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Category: Happenstances

  • Prince Tonye Princewill at a crossroads

    Prince Tonye Princewill at a crossroads

    The talk in town at the moment is the decision of Rivers political bigwig, Prince Tonye Princewill, to declare support for President Goodluck Jonathan and his hesitation in quitting the PDP even after Governor Rotimi Amaechi had bid farewell to the ruling party.

    It will be recalled that in 2007, he ran for governorship on the platform of the now defunct Action Congress. In the build-up to the 2011 governorship election in Rivers State, he had deployed his political machinery, Princewill Political Associates, to campaign for Governor Amaechi’s re-election.

    But political observers believe that he is currently in a quandary as to the political path he would follow, considering that the Presidency may throw its weight behind Nyeson Wike in the 2015 governorship election.

  • Low-key 70th birthday for Ndubuisi Kanu

    Low-key 70th birthday for Ndubuisi Kanu

    How do you know the quintessential gentleman? One of the ways is to check and analyse his lifestyle, family, friends and associates as well as the kind of people he surrounds himself with. Those are some of the yardsticks that have distinguished Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu.

    It was payback time for the former military administrator of Lagos State as family and friends rallied around him last Sunday to make his 70th birthday a memorable one. He marked the day with a family harvest and birthday thanksgiving at the Methodist Cathedral, Tinubu Square, Lagos. This was later followed with a breakfast.

    His wife, Gladys, was in her elements, radiating beauty.

  • Rotimi Ajanaku throws lavish party for child’s dedication

    Rotimi Ajanaku throws lavish party for child’s dedication

    For some time now, Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku has been out of the social radar. But those who should know informed Celeb Watch that he has been away in New York, the United States of America, to stay with his wife, Oyinlola, who was delivered of a baby boy about two months ago at Richmond University Medical Centre, New York.

    Two Sundays ago, precisely on October 27, he rolled out the drums to celebrate the dedication of the new baby. The Lagos socialite threw a lavish party at his sprawling Lekki, Lagos mansion. The new baby was named Oluwaferanmi Solomon. Top socialites attended the high-octane party.

  • What’s happening to Beach Centre?

    What’s happening to Beach Centre?

    When in 2009, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu opened the Beach Centre, an exclusive elite club, at her Victoria Island home in Lagos, it was widely acknowledged and celebrated. Its inauguration was graced by the eminent persons in society, an indication of her social prowess.

    Membership did not come cheap either. It cost millions to enjoy the facilities at the elite centre. But barely four years after, there are reports that the multi-million naira facility is now a shadow of its old self, lying fallow.

  • Musa Danjuma, Jide Omokore celebrate

    Musa Danjuma, Jide Omokore celebrate

    It was meant to be a low-key party, but the presence of top dignitaries at the 63rd birthday of billionaire businessman, Musa Danjuma, revealed that the younger brother of Gen. Theophilus Danjuma is a gold fish that has no hiding place. So, it was another moment of jollity and conviviality at the Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos residence of the husband of Caroline Elkanem as friends, family members and associates gathered to celebrate him a few days ago.

    The occasion, which witnessed an influx of socialites, had both the old and new friends of the stylish man from all walks of life in attendance. From bankers and big players in the oil and gas sector to politicians and corporate gurus, it was one event that spoke volumes of Musa’s influence and social standing.

    Musa and his beautiful actress wife, Caroline, made sure that the select guests were pampered with the choicest meals, drinks and dessert. At the party were dignitaries like Terry Waya; Tayo Ayeni, owner of Skymmit motors; Senator Daisy Danjuma and many others.

    Lest we forget, popular businessman and Chairman of Spog Oil and Gas, Jide Omokore, also added another year to his age. He had a low-key birthday at the head office of Spog Oil and Gas in Lagos. It was a nice outing as he strutted with his retinue of friends and staffers. It was an evening of good menu and infectious atmosphere of camaraderie for those who attended the bash.

  • About Bodunde Adeyanju

    Bodunde Adeyanju, a fomer Special Assistant to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, is in the news again. He is said to be eyeing the number one seat in Ekiti State. And to realise his ambition, he is said to be moving from pillar to post.

    Not many would have forgotten that Bodunde was fingered as the man who allegedly helped the former president to collect and disburse monies from the controversial MOFAS and Marine Float accounts but he has since debunked the allegation as a poorly choreographed bunch of lies.

    Perhaps as proof of his innocence and freedom, he has now joined the growing army of aspirants jostling for the governorship ticket of the People’s Democratic Party in Ekiti State against next year’s general election. Not a few political observers, however, believe that his governorship ambition may be a tall dream.

  • Sade Okoya gets new look

    Sade Okoya gets new look

    In an age when looking slim and beautiful has become the vogue, Sade Okoya, the youngest wife of billionaire businessman, Aare Razaq Okoya, is surely holding her own. When Celeb Watch ran into her during the family’s annual Sallah party recently, her new frame was a striking attraction.

    She had grown very slim. Her features got so striking that it would not have escaped the lens of modelling scouts if they had been present at the occasion. She was the cynosure of all eyes as she moved from table to table to ensure that everyone was well attended to. And this she did with the courtesy that is hard to find among the wives of the rich.

    Still the power dresser she had been from her days in the University of Lagos when she caught the attention of the Eleganza boss, Sade adorned her delectable body with a combination of gold dresses. That Sade was the star of the day was like stating the obvious. No wonder her gracefully ageing husband was all over her while the get-together lasted.

  • Return of Caroline Danjuma

    Return of Caroline Danjuma

    Caroline Danjuma, the fair-complexioned wife of Musa Danjuma, blood brother of Gen. T.Y. Danjuma, was one of the most promising starlets of Nollywood before she deserted the industry after her marriage. She thereafter became a prominent face in social circles until she vanished from the scene and left many to wonder about her whereabouts.

    But she was spotted at a function recently, walking hand-in-hand with her husband. The sight of the couple as they played at the party would provoke the envy of couples whose marriages are not so blessed. The way they carried on irrespective of their age difference could provoke the envy of many other couples at the high octane event.

    The squabbles once reported as a feature of their matrimonial life appear now to belong to the dustbin of history. What is more, Caroline’s production of a movie titled ‘In The Cupboard’ seems to have put the lie to the rumour that her husband had placed a ban on her public appearance. She is also said to be putting finishing touches to her perfume range.

  • Omosede Igbinedion still single

    Omosede Igbinedion still single

    Omosede, the plump and beautiful daughter of Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, is presently lovelorn. Since her two-year-old marriage to Prince Aven Akenzua crashed a couple of years ago, it has been one tale of unrequited love after the other for her.

    Omosede, whose penchant for updates on her social media platforms once suggested that she had found love again, has gone mute these days. Reports say she has reverted to her unattached status when it became glaring that the purported new guy in her life would not be walking down the aisle with her. Her rumoured affair with a Niger Delta big boy a few months ago also fizzled out like smoke.

    In the mean time, Omosede seems to be savouring her single status and has on a few occasions expressed pleasure at doing her thing alone.

  • What next for Amos Adamu?

    What next for Amos Adamu?

    Just two weeks ago, this column wrote about the absence of Dr. Amos Adamu was banned by FIFA from partaking in any football event for three years after a panel constituted by the world football governing body found him guilty of demanding money for votes on the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosting rights. The Ogbomoso-born sports administrator was caught on video by undercover reporters asking for $800,000.

    It is now a new dawn for the former boss of Nigeria Sports Commission as he served out his ban a few days ago and thus regained the freedom to do what he knows best. Adamu might have gone off the public glare while the ban lasted, but some reactions to the piece done on him earlier on this page indicated that he remained as powerful and influential as ever even while his ban lasted.

    Now that the owner of Balmora Hall on Oregun Road, Lagos is back, it is not clear in what capacity he will function.