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  • Segun Odegbami eyes marriage again

    Segun Odegbami eyes marriage again

    THE coast appears clear for legendary Nigerian footballer, Segun Odegbami, to start scoring goals again, but not in the sense in which he did for the former IICC (now 3SC) football club of Ibadan or the Nigerian national team. He has only been given a clean matrimonial bill of health to formalise his union with Oyin Adeyemi, his lover of many years. A High Court in the Ibadan Division, Oyo State, is said to have formally dissolved his first marriage to Jumoke Tejumola Odegbami.

    A few years ago, the former Green Eagles captain was hosted by Oyin’s family in an introduction ceremony that saw Segun gladly inform the family that he was ready to tie the nuptial knot with their daughter. The family was joyous and expectant that the union would soon be consummated, but nothing appeared to be happening several years after.

    It was gathered that Segun could not go ahead with the said marriage because his marriage to his former wife had not been officially dissolved, even though they had gone their separate ways for years. This became a clog in Segun and Oyin’s wheel of matrimonial progress. But now, Segun is said to have finally divorced Jumoke and a marriage is in the offing for him and Oyin.

  • Gay moments Gay moments

    Gay moments Gay moments

    HAPPY times are here again for Anita Uwagbale. On Wednesday, the former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria clocked 30, and she celebrated it in a low-key manner with some of her very close friends.

    A source close to her said the former beauty queen would have loved an elaborate party but she decided to lie low because her husband preferred it that way. Not many would have forgotten that her husband, Tom Iseghoni, was a guest in the cells of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of fraud and misappropriation of funds during his stint with Transcorp as the Group Chief Executive Officer.

    Before then, he had enjoyed some impressive credentials with his experience in leading global corporations, especially in America where he once resided. But he made little or no mark in Nigeria, and that, many believe, could have been responsible for the headlines he made when he was announced the GCEO of Transcorp.

    Shortly after his appointment, he called attention when he walked the former beauty queen down the aisle in an event that attracted the creme-de-la-creme in Nigeria’s socio-economic and political circles. He has been left off the EFCC hook and the couple must be happy that the storm is now over.

  • Bola Shagaya chances on good times

    Bola Shagaya chances on good times

    President Goodluck Jonathan’s nomination of Hajia Bola Shagaya for the forthcoming national conference would not come as a surprise to many. The popular socialite has sustained the closeness she has always maintained with successive governments since the days of General Ibrahim Babangida.

    The Bola Shagaya brand has succeeded in proving the point that a brand can remain relevant for as long as it recreates itself in tune with the spirits of the times. Bola Shagaya has not for once vied for an elective position, but her influence in every government in the history of contemporary Nigeria cannot be over-emphasised.

    The Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) is one of the two nominees in the category of Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), alongside Ifeoma Idigbe. Since the news of her nomination was made public, his homes and offices have been receiving hordes of visitors on congratulatory missions. An inside source also said that various women groups have inundated her office with memoranda.

  • Tonye Princewill’s dilemma

    Tonye Princewill’s dilemma

    One man whose political ambition in 2015 may have come under severe threat is Rivers State-born self-styled ‘Digital Politician’, Tonye Princewill. Several months ago, the candidacy of the Kalabari prince, who wants to be the governor of oil-rich Rivers State, was a strong contender for the PDP ticket.

    But things don’t appear to be looking rosy for the politician at the moment. The crisis that has pitted President Goodluck Jonathan against Governor Rotimi Amaechi in the state appears to have changed the political equation. Amaechi has left the PDP, the platform through which he actualised his governorship ambition, for the APC. Tonye, on the other hand, remains in PDP and insists that he would not leave the party for any other; even when his benefactor and mentor, Atiku Abubakar, defected, he said on his social media pages that he would remain in PDP.

    Again, indications in Rivers State at the moment are that the PDP may not looking in his direction for its flag bearer. Besides the Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, there are other aspirants on the party’s platform in the state who seem to be pulling their weights more than Princewill. However, while he pledges unflinching loyalty to the PDP, he is reported to have been a major financier of the recently registered Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM). Many believe he is positioning PDM as an alternative platform should the PDP look elsewhere for its flag bearer.

  • The gospel according to Roli Uduaghan

    The gospel according to Roli Uduaghan

    Nigerians have seen different types of first ladies and their idiosyncrasies since the late Maryam Babangida redefined the office and garnished it with glamour. Apart from the first ladies at the federal level, their ‘lesser’ counterparts in the states have also utilised the office to embark on pet projects meant to reach out to women and children.

    In Delta State where Mrs. Roli Uduaghan holds sway as the matriarch of the first family, the gospel of salvation takes the centre stage in her pastime. It is no longer news that the Delta State First Lady is a born again Christian. The latest gist about the dark and lovely woman, who used to run one of the best restaurants in Delta State, is that if you visit her for a favour, she would add one more, namely Christian bulletins and tracks.

    While she is said to be careful enough not to turn official meetings into crusades, she nonetheless ensures that none of her guests leaves without some Christian tracks. The humble first lady, now in her 50s, has already built a church, The Great Commission Assembly, which can seat thousands of worshippers at a time. Situated off Okpa Anam Road directly opposite the newly constructed Asaba General Hospital, the church is said to be gaining a lot of members in Asaba.

    What is more, dependable sources says that she may take over the pastoral duties of the church as soon as she and her husband bow out of office in 2015.

  • Bigwigs honour Subomi Balogun at 80

    Bigwigs honour Subomi Balogun at 80

    They had hardly been seen anywhere in Nigeria before last Sundaythe grandeur, theatrics, class, taste and excellence that defined the birthday celebration of Otunba Subomi Balogun. Society bigwigs and political eggheads came from all walks of life to witness the celebration of a birthday with a unique touch of royalty.

    As the founder and Chairman of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Michael Olasubomi Balogun celebrated his 80th birthday last Sunday, all the feverish preparations came to a crescendo as the finicky billionaire businessman started the bash with a chauffeur drive from his Ikoyi palatial home to the church.

    Clad in his trademark white regalia, Otunba and his Olori left his palace for the church in his white Rolls Royce surrounded by horse riders. His birthday cakes were designed like First City Monument Bank’s trademark building.

    The shindig was a roll call of who-is-who in the Nigeria social firmament. The guests who graced the occasion included the Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State; Oba Riliwanu Akiolu of Lagos; Lagos State First Lady, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola; founder of Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia; former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Chief Femi Pedro; Ovation publisher, Chief Dele Momodu and Evangelist Ebenezer Obey.

  • Funmi Mustapha hugs limelight

    After many years away from the social radar, former Osun State House of Assembly member, Hon. Funmi Olaseinde, is regaining her groove. Funmi, a former local government chairperson, had taken a trip out of the social radius when power changed hands in Osun State about three years ago.

    Before then, she was a recurring face on the state’s political turf. Not only did her presence exude authority, her words carried power and made things happen. These combined with beauty and brain must have endeared her to many people in the corridors of power.

    It will be recalled that her marriage to Senator Olalekan Mustapha crashed before they could start savouring any marital bliss. She later moved on with her life and chose to lie low. But her name came up late last year with reports that she had been nominated by Senator Iyiola Omisore for a ministerial position alongside Remi Olowu, Jide Adeniji and Francis Fadahunsi.

    She had made an attempt to return to the Osun State House of Assembly but the influence of the APC in the state was too awesome to let her ambition sail through. She was sighted in Osogbo penultimate Thursday when Aremo Kunle Alao, popularly known as Lele, buried his late mother.

  • Dumebi Kachikwu lies low

    Dumebi Kachikwu lies low

    That Dumebi Kachikwu’s marriage to Kema Chikwe’s daughter, Somachi, crashed after a brief stint a few years ago is no longer news. That the judicial nullification of the union led him to take a shot at another marriage is also no longer a matter in private domain. What appears to be agitating the minds of actors in the social scene is Dumebi’s unusual absence.

    Dumebi has been elusive lately. And this is in spite of spirited efforts by society watchers in Abuja to beam the searchlight on him. He has hardly put up a public appearance, unlike what obtained before the unfortunate crash of his first marriage.

    Close sources speak of how he has totally changed from his bustling, outgoing self to a reticent introvert. He is said to have redefined his lifestyle by confining his activities to office and home. Even the late evening fun spots are screaming to have him back.

    Many believe that his new disposition is a sacrifice he is making to make his second marriage work, while others opine that he has been elusive because things don’t really appear to be looking up for him business wise.

  • Five types of women men avoid

    When pursuing your lady, use this as a guide five types of women you should avoid. A lot of you must have encountered many types of women in your existence, so who better to make a list than someone who’s been through the entire book?

     

    The smart-ass

    Every man likes an articulate woman, a girl who can voice her opinion, sound intelligent and impress your friends with a philosophical debate on the downward spiral of modern politics. Let’s be realistic, while it’s always nice to date someone who is charismatic and well-versed, it’s something quite different to date a woman who beats the opinionated war drum.

    Unfortunately, these types exist. The Smart-Ass drips sarcasm. She enjoys answering and asking questions with a tone and an attitude that pushes away the nicest of suitors. Her words drip with venom and her personality is based on making others feel beneath her.

    Gold digger

    It doesn’t take a genius to know that wooing a woman requires a trifocal effort of body, soul and spending power. As standard romantic procedures, you’re going to have to take her for dinner, buy her gifts, whisk her away to the mountains for the weekend, and show her that the world is your oyster and she’s the pearl. But if I can give a word of caution to the free-spending comrades out there (many of you are guilty of this), make sure she’s actually enjoying your company and not just your wallet. A Gold Digger will instantly speak of high-priced evenings and pricey desserts. She will mention her bills and her need for your financial help. She will also take this time to arouse you to the point of blind obedience.

    Ms. Right

    Even as a woman, we know this type when we see them. She could have a bevy of outstanding qualities, but her inability to accept a different opinion ultimately may lead to a breakup. Every time you get together, she would declare her astuteness and would never take your advice because it is always wrong from her own point of view. Ms. Right is stubbornly set in her ways – she’s correct about everything, and if you even so much as make an unfavorable whisper, she’ll lash out at you with the voraciousness of a python. The sad part is, Ms. Right types are hard to change, as their personal pride tends to get in the way of understanding others and the world around her, so all you can really do is avoid these women.

    The psycho

    What is it about women who feel the need to call their man 10 times a day? The Psycho includes the girl who calls, texts or posts to your Facebook wall 10 times a day. It includes the girl who wants to know your every move and asks how you’ve been when she just spoke to you an hour ago. If there is any woman to avoid at all costs, the Psycho is the one. She will insert herself into your life and shake all aspects of your existence. It is easy to fall for the Psycho as she brings intensity and a passion that is borderline supernatural. Remember, though, that sex with a psycho may be amazing, but at some point you’ll end up in front of the police. If you fail to look at her from all aspects, you’ll end up with a bothersome, insecure and potentially vicious woman who will show no signs of going away.

    The rebound

    She is the most sinister on the list because she is the most difficult to detect. We have all heard the warning of the “rebound guy,” but what about the female counterpart? Like the Psycho, this girl tends to come on strong, hot and heavy. Her seductive ways could weaken some of the strongest Players. Falling into her traps, you’ll bypass your better judgment and fall hard. You believe that this is the one; you believe that this is a great relationship in the making. But the truth is that you were just a lay, just a sexual encounter to help her past the man who recently broke her heart. You’re either too early or too late. You’re either not ready on time or not giving her time to get ready. See the signs as she shifts from being the comely hotness to the reluctant mute across the dinner table. Finesse, bid farewell and remove yourself from the situation.

  • Funke Agagu smarts from hubby’s death

    Funke Agagu smarts from hubby’s death

    For Funke Agagu, coming to terms with the untimely death of her husband has been harder than she had envisaged. It might take a greater effort to mend her broken heart than melt a piece of iron. If you ever encounter the bespectacled former First Lady of Ondo State looking withdrawn and uninterested, it could well be because she has been battling with boredom.

    The gentle and affable woman is gradually coming to terms with the harsh realities of life since her husband and former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, slumped and died in his Lagos home last year. A family source said that Mrs. Agagu can hardly make a complete sentence without a reference to her husband.

    For a woman whose children are all grown up and live in different parts of the world, and who was used to having all kinds of people around her in the heyday of her husband, adjusting to a lonely world of little or no political influence has not been easy. Although her Ibadan and Lagos homes are still being thronged by visitors with political leanings, she seems not to be showing much interest in politics.