Category: Social Circuit

  • Bukola Saraki and late mum

    Bukola Saraki and late mum

    Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki is very close to his late mother, Chief Mrs Florence Morenike Saraki.

    The reason is not just because she was her mother but because she had trained him in the ways of God despite being a Christian.

    His relationship with his late mother is said to be second to none as he adored and doted on her affectionately.

    Until her death, Saraki’s relationship with his mother remained a source of inspiration for many who don’t have a good relationship with their mothers.

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    Though sad and broken after the incident, the trained medical doctor has continued to receive dignitaries, friends and associates at his home. Condolence visits and messages have continued to pour in for Saraki and his siblings after the sad occurrence.

    Saraki who celebrated the Sallah holiday in Kwara State upon his return from the United Kingdom, where he had wrapped up the Reimagining Leadership Executive Education Programme at the Oxford’s Said Business School, lost his mother barely three days after the global celebration.

    During the course, Saraki had hobnobbed and exchanged ideas with an incredibly diverse group of leaders from across the globe while forging new friendships.

  • When Adejoke Braimoh shut down Romford

    When Adejoke Braimoh shut down Romford

    Fabric merchant and top London socialite, Adejoke Adelaarin Braimoh is not a greenhorn in the fabric business in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

    For high-octane soirees and top shindigs in London, her store on Belmont Road is the go-to place for high-cost fabrics because she knows the fabric business like the back of her hand.

    While growing up, she had always told her creator to keep her basking in good health and wealth and that when she saunters into age 50, she is going to call praise singers to sing her praises to the high heaven.

    When she turned 50, she didn’t fail to shut the city of London with her 3-day birthday soiree which marked a series of activities.

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    In celebration, she dragged top socialites from the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Nigeria and America to her talk of the town birthday soiree at the City Pavilion, Romford, London.

    The birthday soiree, tagged as one of the best so far in London, was an avenue to showcase her magic wand in the fabric business as those who attended were wearing her signature high-cost customised Austrian Net Lace fabric.

    The Sagamu born businesswoman changed her outfit like a chameleon looking all elegant and radiant in pageantry. With an attendance of over 1,000 socialites, Lajoke as she is fondly called, spared no cost in making the soiree a memorable one. People also savoured their taste buds with local and continental dishes and a supply of high-cost drinks.

    With the support of her husband Alhaji Dimeji Braimoh, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal thrilled guests and attendees on her big day alongside Laolu Gbenjo and Beejay Sax.

  • Wale Tinubu aims higher at 57

    Wale Tinubu aims higher at 57

    In Jubril Adewale Tinubu’s dictionary, the word impossible doesn’t exist. And when he encounters a boulder on his path to success, he remains unfazed.

    Wale Tinubu is one of those rare humans blessed with uncommon survival instincts, just as he is also literally moulded from the furnace of heroism.

    For a man who has impacted many lives positively, many of his friends, and associates are anxious to celebrate with him on his birthday on Wednesday, June 26, when he turns 57.

    Interestingly, his coming birthday celebrations will not be an exception.

    In 1994, Tinubu, who holds a Master’s degree in Law from the London School of Economics, grew the number of active players in the nation’s oil and gas sector when he founded Ocean and Oil Group. And from the outset, his eyes had been fixed on the future.

    Though the business of oil and gas in the country is fraught with all imaginable risks, he has become adept over the years in managing the risks inherent in his line of business, while maximising its opportunities, with a combination of expertise, creativity and courage.

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    In the past years, he has proven to be a role model to the younger generation and a visionary leader whose contributions to Nigeria’s business climate has earned him applause, encomiums and laurels at home and abroad.

    Fondly called JAT, he has become the envy of his competitors after winning virtually all the awards available in the industry.

    Even with his achievements, JAT still keeps aiming for higher achievements.

  • Nkechi Ifediora attracts applause with life-changing project

    Nkechi Ifediora attracts applause with life-changing project

    Having decided to assert herself through dedication to humanity and passionately adding immeasurable values to society through her skills, knowledge, and as a wife, and mother, Dr. Nkechi Ifediora has distinguished herself in the health sector.

    Ifediora has done so much that she’s risen to become an executive director in the health sector, as well as a reputable life coach with a proven pedigree around the world.

    Her spirited effort in the health sector has also, at various times, fetched her recognition in different parts of the world.

    Meanwhile, the United Kingdom-based author is neither slowing down nor resting on her oars, as she’s just completed a project through which she intends to again impact lives in a positive direction. It’s a book entitled ‘Sparkle: The ABC of Smarter Living.’

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    Ifediora, in the book, which could be termed a guide to a smarter life, targeting women more, introduced a transformative concept known as ABC, which means Accept and Assess, Boundaries and Values, Community, and Decision-making.

    Her ideas cut to the chase to share holistic strategies and insights that really do have the potential to change women’s lives. Ifediora, who qualified as a medical doctor in the 1990s and has several postgraduate degrees, explains how women are able to unlock their full potential and truly sparkle. She also dropped tips to optimise time and energy, as well as techniques for cultivating and nurturing meaningful connections and tools for enhancing overall well-being.

    The new project is already enjoying accolades for her ingenuity, just as the book is savouring mind-blowing reviews, even as the mention of her intellectual work in New York’s Times Square has heightened its rating and acceptance. In her bid to spread the gospel of her new project, Ifediora recently travelled to New York, and the book was well received on both sides of the Atlantic.

  • Salako, Ooni, others honour Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf at 50

    Salako, Ooni, others honour Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf at 50

    Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimat Salako; Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi(Ojaja 11);, Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oyo State, Oba Francis Alao; Elegushi of Ikateland, Oba Saheed  Elegushi; Oniru of Iruland, Oba Gbolahan Lawal; Oniba of Iba, Oba Sulaiman Ashade; and Dr. Reuben Abati, led dignitaries to honour the ex-Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf on her 50th birthday celebration.

    Also in attendance were top politicians, captains of industry and friends of Akinbile-Yussuf within and outside the country who gathered at the Marriott Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.

    The birthday party was a climax of weeks of activities tagged: ‘Moremi on the 5th Floor,’ including a novelty match, donations to the orphanage, a youth symposium and an evening of praise.

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    Speaking at the event before the birthday cake was cut; Ooni Ogunwusi praised Akinbile-Yussuf for being an epitome of excellence in private and public spheres.

    Akinbile-Yussuf, swathed by her immediate family members and husband, Alhaji Adegboyega Olubodun Yussuf, beamed as King Sunny Ade and Queen Salawa Abeni serenaded her shortly after Ooni’s speech and cutting of the cake.

    Other personalities in attendance were Senator Iyiola Omisore; Chief Sunny Kuku; Chief (Mrs) Toyin Kolade; Prophetess Esther Ajayi ; Senator Bahiru Ashafa; former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Lagos State Chapter, Hon. Tunde Balogun; Chief Hakeem Bamgbala; Hon. Kayode Joseph, a former National Legal Adviser of APC, Dr. Muiz Banire; and chairman of Sifax Group, Chief Taiwo Afolabi, among others.

  • Mosadoluwa soars with Lekki Aviation Town Estate

    Mosadoluwa soars with Lekki Aviation Town Estate

    In the dynamic realm of real estate, a silent operator has been making waves with his innovative approach and commitment to excellence.

    He is Dr. Abdullahi Saheed Mosadoluwa, founder of Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Ltd.

    Mosadoluwa has been setting new standards with his latest project, Lekki Aviation Town Estate, situated in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The luxurious estate has become the talk of the town, attracting influential personalities from various sectors.

    Notable figures such as the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Anite; National President of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Alhaji Dr. Musa Muhammad Maitakobi; and Managing Director, Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone, Alh Bamanga Jada, have all endorsed this prime and luxurious estate.

    What sets Mosadoluwa’s estate apart is its luxury amenities and prime location. Proximity to key infrastructure developments and its serene environment make it an ideal choice for discerning individuals seeking premium residential options.

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    Mosadoluwa’s commitment to excellence and dedication to providing exceptional living experiences have made Lekki Aviation Town Estate a benchmark for quality and sophistication in the real estate industry.

    As a professional investor and businessman of note, Mosadoluwa has broken norms and meritoriously laid a legacy for himself. His passion for creating a better life for others is evident in every aspect of his work.

    With Lekki Aviation Town Estate, he has once again demonstrated his ability to identify opportunities and transform them into thriving communities.

  • Alobo-Bakare celebrates at 66

    Alobo-Bakare celebrates at 66

    That construction industry giant, Hakeem Alobo-Bakare, remains a delight to construction industry watchers and is no longer in doubt. The man who towers above his mates has continued to be relevant.

    If there is anything you could say with certainty about him, it is the fact that he has his eyes fixed on the future.

    Those close to him revealed that he has remained relevant and achieved great feats based on his tenacity and doggedness.

    The businessman has continued to sail untroubled in the entrepreneurial ocean, navigating numerous business boats with the grace and nous of a veteran captain.

     No doubt, Alobo-Bakare has also succeeded in engraving his name in Nigeria’s construction sector with his business wizardry.

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    Alobo-Bakare loves to celebrate his birthday, not because he loves throwing money around but because his birthday is a reminder of what God has done for him over the last six decades.

    So, blame him less if the Lagos State-born business magnate climbs the mountaintop to shout praise to almighty God. Do not fault him, if he invites the greatest griot to render his panegyrics or if he had engaged the most creative town crier to trumpet his triumph when he celebrated his 66th birthday on Tuesday, June 11.

    Also, do not blame him for adorning his best attire and dancing like the Biblical king David on this occasion because, for him, his God is worthy of all the praises.

  • Tayo-Ojo shuts down Surulere for 50th birthday

    Tayo-Ojo shuts down Surulere for 50th birthday

    Bolanle Tayo-Ojo is not one woman, who courts media attention but for her 50th birthday, she held Surulere hostage.

    On Sunday, June 2, The Stable Events Centre inside the Union Bank complex, was filled with dignitaries, who thronged the venue to celebrate with Bolanle and her family.

    Looking regal and outstanding, the venue witnessed an array of cars and dignitaries who partied with Bolanle till late in the evening.

    The event, which had a surprise performance by popular music act, Jesse King, had an array of finest wines, drinks and food that whetted guests’ appetites throughout the six-hour-long party.

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    Captains of industry, family and friends of Bolanle were on hand to make the day a glorious one for the quinquagenarian.

    Unknown to many, Bolanle Tayo-Ojo, Dr. Ojo’s lovely wife has achieved so much without attracting media attention to herself over the years.

    She is a respected Maintenance and Integrity Engineer who made her mark working with Shell Nigeria Exploration And Production Company Limited. Aside from this, she has made her mark as a dutiful wife, mother, coach, founder and owner of Tayla Beauty Studio and the Creative Director of Tayla handbags.

  • Okewale, wife fete kids, mum for Children’s Day

    Okewale, wife fete kids, mum for Children’s Day

    Dr. Babatunde Okewale and his beautiful wife, Kiki, played host to several children and mothers as they feted over 50 kids for the annual Children’s Day celebration.

    Okewale, who is famed for having a high success rate of IVF at his St. Ives Hospital, took time out of his busy schedule to party with children.

    Leaving smiles on the faces of families, St. Ives Hospitals hosted one of the most glamorous Children’s Day events in recent memories at the Parkland Amusement Centre, Maryland, Lagos.

    The event was held on Sunday, May 26, 2024 and had various kids, parents, and members of staff who thronged the venue in attendance.

    Themed: ‘Our children, our superheroes’ and with the dress code being ‘Princess & Knight,’ Dr. Okewale took time to dance with the kids and cut a cake in honour of the children.

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    The children had a great time of fun with some of the highlights of the day being bouncing castles, dancing competitions, poem recitations, chess, Jenga game and various train rides.

    There was a lavish array of meals and drinks to pick from alongside small chops, popcorn, ice cream, cotton candy as well as party favours for all the kids present.

    According to Okewale, the St. Ives Children’s Day party is an annual event by the hospital aimed at celebrating the children and by extension the family.

  • About Femi Sanni’s legacy

    About Femi Sanni’s legacy

    Engr. Olufemi Sanni is a distinguished Senior Management professional with a remarkable career spanning over 37 years. With demonstrated expertise in civil engineering, project planning and implementation, contract negotiation, business management, and capacity development, his extensive experience and deep knowledge have been instrumental in driving profitable businesses and implementing transformative projects worldwide.

    Since 2010, Sanni has served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Stefolga Group. The group has diverse interests, including construction, speciality vehicle building, consulting, and media.

    Additionally, since he became the Chairman of the Board at the Hilltop Insurance Brokers in 2013, through strategic alliances with international partners like Gallagher of the UK and SAS Consultancy of Dubai, his strategic leadership has been pivotal to the company’s growth and success.

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    Sanni is also the founder and president of PhonePort, a pioneering telecommunication service support. Established in 2005, PhonePort became Africa’s first Mobile Phone Repair Assurance Warranty Company, setting a precedent in the telecommunications industry under Sanni’s leadership.

    His entrepreneurial spirit is further exemplified by the founding of TechnoOplus Global Resources Ltd in 2004, a consulting firm serving the telecommunications industry in Nigeria. All these achievements highlight Sanni’s legacies and commitment to advancing telecommunications both in Nigeria and internationally.

    In recognition of his significant contributions to the field of Civil Engineering and his leadership at Stefolga Group, Sanni was recently conferred as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers on May 29th. This honour underscores his exceptional career and the impact of his work on both national and international levels.