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  • Tokunbo Wahab remains fearless

    Tokunbo Wahab remains fearless

    It is without doubt that the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, is an audacious individual, who is determined to ensure he corrects the ills of the environment.

    Following through with the plans to ensure canal and waterways are cleared, Wahab has continued to clear obstructions on canal paths across Lagos.

    Despite propaganda by individuals hiding under flimsy reasons, Wahab has remained lion-hearted in discharging his duties as the commissioner for environment.

    A recent public opinion on the state of Lagos’ environment gave kudos to Wahab saying if the trained silk were corrupt, his current demolition spree would have been tailored towards collecting bribes and making billions, but Wahab is not doing that. On this note, he deserves credit.

    The opinion further noted one thing; the genuine and honest intention of Wahab is not in doubt as he appears to be driven by passion and commitment to hard work and duty, a rare quality in Nigeria.

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    This commendation clearly shows that Wahab is a great mind whose noble mission is mostly misconceived by many.

    Many have seen the quality of a conscientious personality in him and his dauntless spirit has continued to endear so many Lagosians to him.

    Those close to Wahab also squealed that despite dealing with an historic rot and facing a hydra-headed cum knotty problem, his confidence, calm mien, and unabashed demeanour at tough situations have continued to work in his favour.

    Interestingly, his boss, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised Wahab’s dedication and commitment and promised to back him with the laws of the land.

  • Double celebration for Adeleke

    Double celebration for Adeleke

    Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has a reason to be thankful, especially on his birthday.

    His elder sibling, and the first executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, was 62, when he died, but for Governor Ademola, hitting 64 is quite a significant one, and it’s a thing of celebration.

    His sojourn into the murky waters of politics is divine as he is indeed a man destined for greatness. In his first attempt to govern Osun State, he lost to Governor Oyetola, but coming back stronger to win the incumbent, indicates that he is a man backed by his creator.

    As governor of Osun State, Adeleke has performed excellently declaring that his government has not borrowed a dime to run its affairs which many lauded as quite impressive, especially, on how he was able to manage the states allocation to build infrastructure, and pay worker’s salaries on time.

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    While his detractors are busy casting aspersions on him, Adeleke is busy working round the clock to ensure Osun is better than the way he met it.

    As he glided into 64, the whole Osun State was on lockdown, as guests trooped into the state capital to celebrate the ‘Dancing Governor’ on his big day.

    While celebrating his birthday, the Timi of Ede land, Oba Muniru Adesola Lawal, also bestowed on him the traditional title of the ‘Asiwaju of Edeland’; which means the Leader of Edeland. Marking his birthday at the Osun State Government House; the fun-loving governor converged with his friends, family and associates to celebrate the double celebration with him as he held a pre-birthday dinner on Sunday, May 12 at the government house. He also played host to former President Olusegun among other royalties who came to celebrate his big day.

  • Dangote vice president bags icon award

    Dangote vice president bags icon award

    The Vice-President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin has been rewarded with an iconic award.

    Edwin is already proving his abilities in the Dangote conglomerate when he welcomed Members of the Democratic Youth Assembly of Nigeria (DYAN) to his office where he was presented with the award.

     Edwin welcomed the youths to the corporate Headquarters of the Pan-African Conglomerate in Lagos.

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    He was presented with an award of ‘Icon of Delight Service’ in recognition of what was described as his contributions toward Societal Development, Human Uplifting and Selfless Service to Humanity.

    Edwin was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement Plc until January 2015, he joined the Dangote Group in 1992 as a General Manager. He holds a graduate and Master’s degree in Engineering from the Madras University in India, and he is also a Chartered Engineer. He holds a postgraduate diploma in Management from IITM, Holland.

  • Dotun Adegbesan’s kind heart

    Dotun Adegbesan’s kind heart

    Ireland-Based businessman, Chartered Accountant and Management strategist Adedotun Adegbesan is one of the few people in the diaspora flying the high Nigeria flag with pride on his sleeves. Despite being resident in Dublin, the Republic of Ireland, Mr Dotun has shown that he is still in tune with his motherland with his immense contribution to the development of human capacity through his ELOM FOUNDATION which seeks to provide support and assistance to people living with visual impairment.

    In appreciation of his good works for the downtrodden, payment of poor children’s school fees, and providing medical succour among other charitable deeds; Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and paramount ruler of Yewaland conferred on him a traditional chieftaincy title as The Otunba Bobaseto of Ilaro Yewa. At the installation ceremony at the Olu’s palace, the Economics graduate from the University of Ibadan was celebrated to the high heavens as those who mattered most in the country gathered to share in his joy. At the conferment ceremony, through his foundation, he launched a school fee scholarship for a total of 20 persons living with visual impairment where he will fund their education from their current level through their university education as a way of saying thank you to his immediate environment.

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    The Certified CPR and AED instructor who is also a chartered account at the Dublin City Council said he is committed to lifting many people who are willing to embrace education and sees their impairment as a barrier but in his capacity, he will make sure he continues to support the government by encouraging those he can and take them out of the street; seeing them through their education.

  • Lekan Osifeso’s impressing outing

    Lekan Osifeso’s impressing outing

    Retro Group boss and Construction Czar Otunba Lekan Osifeso is a man in a league of his own. Despite being a socialite and business magnate of a high standard, he is well-revered among his peers.

    Highly refined and cosmopolitan, the Olotu Oluwa of Ijebu land appears in grand opulence with fewer words.

    When it comes to construction, he is an authority. The more reason why top clientele is fighting hard to have his conglomerate on their project is because of his finicky nature and his eye for quality. If there is one thing he never jokes with is his luxurious lifestyle. He loves to keep it simple yet classy. He is a debonair and anything he rocks is not what you can see anywhere because it’s either premium or vintage. Despite his wide exposure and his well-travelled nature, he is a man of culture.

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    The Ijebu-Ode-born Madasa of Ijebuland has once again shown his organisational skills. With much ado over the birthday planning of the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona on his 90th birthday celebration, the Chairman Planning Committee Otunba Lekan once again showed his organisational skills and eye for quality.

    While many were impressed with the orderliness, arrangement and flow of the event, Otunba Osifeso, who is also an avid team player, told anyone who is giving him the accolades that it’s a team effort and no single tree makes a forest. He has also said kudos should not be given to only him but to the rest of the dedicated team who left their business to plan to make the event a memorable one. But close sources say Otunba Osifeso showed his class act by crossing every T’s and dotting all the I’s just to make the event a smooth and memorable one.

  • Bolanle Tayo-Ojoset for 50th birthday

    Bolanle Tayo-Ojoset for 50th birthday

    Bolanle Tayo-Ojo is not one woman, who courts media attention. She’s regarded as the solid pillar behind her hugely successful husband and medical practitioner, Dr. Tayo Ojo.

    In case you don’t know who Dr Tayo Ojo is, well, he’s a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Lagos University Teaching Hospital and one of a kind. Dr. Ojo led a medical team that carried out neurosurgery on Dr. Chinonso Egemba aka ‘Aproko Doctor’ in 2023.

    In 2021, He carried out a successful brain surgery on the father of Mike Essien, the CEO of hotels.ng. He’s one of the most brilliant neurosurgeons in Nigeria and has been rewarded with various awards in and outside the shores of Nigeria.

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    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.

    On June 5, Bolanle will be hosting family, friends, and associates to a close-knit special ball in Lagos as she turns 50.

    Her husband is leaving no stone unturned for the day which has seen the couple sending out invitations.

  • Kayode Adamolekun makes list of inspirational men of 2023

    Kayode Adamolekun makes list of inspirational men of 2023

    Top mining engineer and real estate investor, Engr. Kayode Adamolekun has made the list of top 100 Inspirational Men as curated by Kijani Media.

    One hundred personalities were listed and Adamolekun emerged as one of the prominent figures on the list.

    The farmer, businessman, and recycler’s name shone like a bright star in the list which featured other 99 successful dignitaries worthy of emulation.

    Adamolekun is the Founder and Chairman of the Hardams Group of Companies, a group that houses all the business activities of the Chairman.

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    The Ekiti-born inspirational man of 2023 is a philanthropist who has supported various charities and projects across the Southwestern region of Nigeria. He is a firm believer in human capital development and as such has a legion of followers and protégés understudying his works and personality. He is a conference speaker and writer and has positively impacted the lives of many Nigerians, both old and young.

    Alongside Adamolekun on the list are His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the President and Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria; Femi Otedola, Chairman, Geregu Power Company;  Ebose Augustine Osegha, Managing Director, Anchor Insurance; and superstars like Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, Alibaba, AY Makun, Basketmouth, Bovi, etc, to mention a few.

  • When Rotimi Ajanaku buried dad

    When Rotimi Ajanaku buried dad

    On Friday, May 3, cosmopolitan businessman and politician Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku and his siblings, accorded their late father, Pa Olusegun Samuel Ajanaku, JP, a grand farewell amidst pomp and glee.

    Activities leading to the farewell journey of the late Pa Ajanaku commenced on Tuesday, April 30, with the remains of the deceased paying a farewell visit to his hometown, Lagos State. He was received at his home in Okepopo, Lagos Island where he laid to state.

    On Wednesday, May 1, his body returned to his Ibadan abode for a Christian wake at Oluyole Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State. The late Pa Ajanaku’s earthly remains was interred on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 after a funeral service at the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Odo-Ona, Ibadan, Oyo State.

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    The ceremony again moved back to Lagos for a grand finale where a classy reception was organised by his son, Chief Rotimi Ajanaku at the Harbour Point Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal and Lanre Teriba Atorise thrilled guests with lovely tunes at the reception.

    It was an event attended by who-is-who in Nigeria’s political, business and societal scene. Ajanaku didn’t fail to treat his guests to royalty with a free flow of an array of continental and local dishes and drinks.

    Ajanaku spared no cost to ensure his father was given a commendable farewell according to his wish.

  • Fayinka gives back

    Fayinka gives back

    Moses Fayinka, a member of the House of Assembly representing Mushin Constituency II, recently gave back to his immediate community.

    The highly loved lawmaker has sponsored an ICT technical hub for some months with several youths from his constituency graduating after gaining knowledge and experience in ICT.

    Some of the students of the ICT hub recently graduated and a ceremony was organised by the management to send them into the real world to impact on corporate organisations.

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    Present on the occasion were: Chief Kolade Roberts, the Chief Executive Officer of Apoi Investment Nigeria Limited and Mrs Fayinka.

    Graduands and aspiring youths in the constituency have heaped praises on Honourable Fayinka for his dedication to the youths and other constituents he is representing at the Lagos State House of Assembly.

  • Double joy for Seinde at 62

    Double joy for Seinde at 62

    The man Olufemi Olaseinde Olushola is filled with joy and currently on top of the world as he turned 62 on Wednesday, May 8.

    The celebration is coming weeks after his Seinde Signature Salon De Parfum hit it big with the firm’s collaboration with Christian Provenzano and Sospiro range.

    Two of the reasons Seinde is happy include his birthday and the continued rise of his perfumery firm which is being run by his lovely daughter, Oreoluwa.

    To celebrate his 62nd birthday and the achievement of Sehinde Signature, the lanky sexagenarian is set to give out over 400 signature perfumes. The perfumes will be given out daily till the last one.

    Seinde, who is synonymous with creating a paradise for luxury perfume lovers in Nigeria, with his Seinde Signature began as just the delivery of the two-world class brands.

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    In a chat with the Chief Executive Officer of Seinde Signature, Olaseinde Olushola and the Managing Director, Oreoluwa Olusola, the brand experience kicked off with a media special at the Experience Centre situated inside Oriental Hotel after which connoisseurs and collectors of perfume gathered at a very exclusive event that was held at Kaly Restaurant on Victoria Island in April.

    The exclusive event moved to Abuja where more buyers, connoisseurs and collectors of perfume gathered to experience the creations of Christian Provenzano and the Sospiro brands.

    ‘Seinde, who has distinguished himself as a connoisseur and collector of perfume in 42 years, explained that Seinde Signature remains the sole distributor of the brand in Nigeria.

    He also revealed that the Provenzano brand, which was first created a few years back, has now been relaunched and making its entry into Africa and Nigeria as a whole.

    While the Provenzano brand comes in exquisite emerald green bottles with jewelled caps to showcase luxury, Sospiro carries 17 products in its range which were created also by the prolific master perfumer, but solely for Sospiro.

    This achievement by Olusola’s Seinde Signature brand in only three and half years of existence has further cemented his brilliance and acceptance in the world of fragrance and perfumery.