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  • Tokunbo Wahab’s scores another goal

    Tokunbo Wahab’s scores another goal

    Despite his gentle mien, Tokunbo Wahab has remained steely in his resolve to change the environment and water resources landscape in Lagos State. When you meet TW, as he’s fondly called, one question comes to mind, what will a man with so much pedigree as a successful lawyer with close to two decades of experience be looking for in politics, a game perceived to be dirty?

    However, Wahab’s cogent reason for delving into politics is driven by his passion to serve the people and also ensure the people get the quality representation that will better lives in cognisance with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S.

    With a very resounding persona laced with a meek and human nature, the former Special Adviser and now Commissioner is regarded as one of the most performing cabinet members with the giant stride recorded in his quest for perfection in the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources in line with global standard.

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    Under his watch, Wahab, who is the Managing Partner at Wall and Ace legal Firm, has read out the riot act and individuals, who have consistently shunned and broken environmental laws have been consistently dealt with by the law.

    What has continued to wow many is that Wahab doesn’t act above the provision of law. This is because, for any of his actions in the ministry, TW ensures his team acts in line with the provision of law in a warning and taking actions.

    TW scored a goal recently when the ministry he oversees signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a waste management company in Ghana, Jospong, to treat solid and liquid waste in the state. The MOU, initiated by Wahab, and the Executive Chairman, Jospong Group, Dr Joseph Agyepong, will establish a Material Recovery Facility to reduce downstream pressure (waste disposal volume) at landfills.

  • Rickie Osaze makes waves

    Rickie Osaze makes waves

    IN the ever-evolving landscape of content marketing, one name shines brightly, and it’s Rickie Osaze.

    With a diverse portfolio spanning tech startups, sales, mentorship, and social initiatives, Osaze epitomises modern entrepreneurship and community engagement in Nigeria.

    Osaze’s expertise has been instrumental in the success of tech startups like Trytune and Afristyle, where his strategic content marketing and business development skills have carved a niche. Through innovative content creation and distribution across platforms such as blogs, social media, and videos, Osaze not only boosts brand visibility but also cultivates customer engagement and loyalty, showcasing his profound grasp of the digital realm.

    Beyond his professional achievements, Osaze is deeply committed to philanthropy and community uplifting. As a mentor at the Make a Difference Foundation, he empowers youth by imparting content creation skills, enabling them to showcase their talents effectively in a competitive world.

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    Osaze also leverages his platform as Mister Africa International to advocate for social change. His initiatives include educating young people on utilising content creation for economic empowerment, thereby fostering entrepreneurship in marginalised communities.

    In addition to his hands-on involvement, Osaze shares his knowledge through online classes, focusing on influential marketing techniques to empower entrepreneurs and marketers to navigate the digital landscape effectively.

  • Rita Alakija’s passion for polo

    Rita Alakija’s passion for polo

    Rita Alakija is not one that courts attention, hence, aside from close friends and corporate associates, one might not get to read or know about this gorgeous lady of class and style.

    Upon inquiry from social buffs, a little about Alakija’s profile was revealed.

    Alakija currently sits as the Head, Brands and Communications of Coronation Group Limited, which has the highly respected private sector leader, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (CON), as the founder and chairman.

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    Now, aside from her role as head of the brands and communication department, Alakija has an affinity for polo. Those close to her revealed that her passion for polo sport isn’t nouveau as the passion dates back to many years ago.

    Upon further inquiry, it was revealed that Rita Alakija is further propelled in her passion for the sport by her brother, Carl Alakija, who also revels in her passion for the sport.

    Recently, Rita and Carl were all smiles when their team, Ibadan Durante, emerged as champion at Coronation Silver Cup and Sani Dangote Memorial Cup at the Lagos Polo Tournament.

  • Apostle Suleman makes big plans for wife’s birthday

    Apostle Suleman makes big plans for wife’s birthday

    Wednesday, February 28, 2024, is expected to be a regular day except for individuals or groups that have to plan to attend an occasion.

    However, the day has been scheduled for big plans by popular clergy, Apostle Johnson Suleman, who is leaving no stone unturned to celebrate his beautiful wife Reverend (Mrs.) Johnson Suleman on the occasion of her birthday.

    Apart from sharing cakes and spoiling her with gifts, Apostle Suleman, who is in the habit of regularly celebrating his heartthrob like a special partner in the work of God, is planning another big celebration to mark Mrs Suleman’s birthday.

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    Reverend Lizzy Suleman is not just a wife for the kitchen, she also partners to do amazing things for God and His Kingdom, standing by and holding the hands of her husband in the work of ministry. It is the reason she is described in his note as the ‘most expensive gift any man could ever ask God for as a wife’. He has also promised to celebrate her more beautifully than he ever had done.

    As she rolls out the drums next Wednesday, Reverend Suleman vows to continue to use the grace of the celebration to extend spiritual care and share humanitarian gestures among members of her hubby’s ministry, Omega Fire Ministry, and Nigerians in general.

    As a way to show appreciation to God for the opportunity of another eventful year, she has given out clothes and food to thousands of people, including the widows.

    She has blessed people with cash sums in millions, paid school fees of indigent students worth millions, and visited orphanage homes with expensive gifts. These, she says, are just a fraction of what she plans to do next to glorify God.

  • Fifi Ejindu’s quest for economic stability

    Fifi Ejindu’s quest for economic stability

    Princess Fifi Ejindu is a renowned entrepreneur and architect who has made significant contributions to Nigeria’s business world. She is also an accomplished fashionista, and her entrepreneurial journey has shaped the business industry in Nigeria.

    Ejindu is well-lettered in issues of architecture, and her ability to conceptualise and bring life to her drawings, infusing the Arabian, Elizabethan, and medieval with a touch of modern building patterns into her drawings, has put her on a high pedestal with lots of architectural wonderment in her credit.

    Despite her success in Nigeria, Fifi is passionate about uniting African countries through trade and investment. In October last year, she was inducted as the president of the Angola-Nigeria Business Council, where she vowed to foster positive economic gains that would boost the GDP of both countries. Since the inception of the council, Fifi has breathed fresh life into it and given it wings to fly.

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    Recently, the council hosted an Angola-Nigeria Diplomatic-Business Investment interactive session in Lagos which was attended by eminent personalities, including former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Senate President Bukola Saraki. Fifi wowed the dignitaries with her intellect and critical analysis of trending issues in the global economy and trading.

    She was applauded for her effort and ingenuity aimed at harnessing Angola and Nigeria’s business initiatives. Her efforts have helped record an unimaginable feat since the council’s inception last year.

  • Prada Uzodinma’s class act

    Prada Uzodinma’s class act

    Barr. Dr. Prada Uzodinma Phd is living in a league of her own. Her compassion for philanthropy is quite commendable.

    No doubt, she has continued to excel in her chosen career as a maritime lawyer trained in the United Kingdom.

    Very witty and woven with an uncommon aura and sartorial elegance, she oozes class but yet has remained humble. Those around her often say she is generous to a fault so much so that she founded The Ability Life Initiative (TALI).

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    The initiative has been affecting life positively since it was founded. Her focus is on albinism, mental health, and autism in children.

    Regardless of being the daughter of Imo State Governor; Hope Uzodinma, she has remained pleasant and stayed on a low profile not taking the razzmatazz that comes with her father’s office. She is a stickler for success as she does not want her achievement to be tied to her father’s impute.

    Despite her daddy’s deep pocket, she has continued to make her mark in the legal profession. She has also given young lawyers, who are not financially buoyant, the ability to attend law school through the Prada Uzodinma Law School Scholarship which constantly supports students to achieve their dreams of becoming a lawyer.

    Last year, she sponsored 15 students who are currently in law school. She has also promised to continue reaching out in her capacity to those who need help.

  • Edward Onoja’s next line of action

    Edward Onoja’s next line of action

    Edward Onoja is one of the lucky men in Nigeria for his rise in politics being the Chief of Staff to Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, before he was elevated to Deputy Governor in his second term tenure.

    While as Chief of Staff, he was so powerful as he called the shots and his boss could go to sleep knowing his Chief of Staff could run the affairs of the government without a single glitch.

    But when he became Deputy Governor, we gathered that his boss allegedly had to cut his influence so he would not take over the structure because he was that powerful and also put him in check.

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    All the stuff he was doing as chief of staff he wanted to bring to his office as Deputy Governor but his boss refused and told him to stick with his constitutional roles and that created a vacuum between them.

    The matter got worse when Onoja started nursing the ambition to replace Yahaya Bello as governor. As he was consulting with the party faithful to get the ticket, a very smart Bello played his game well and Onoja seeing the handwriting on the wall had to drop out of the guber race and recoiled into his cocoon. He went low profile as he was no longer going out like he used to. He stuck only to official assignments. He also stopped engaging his followers on social media only on selected days which was unlike him before he was told to step down for Usuman Ododo’s candidacy.

    Due to him keeping mute, those close to him have been asking what the next line of action for him now that he has exited the political arena. But sources say he is quietly moving into private business, and also looking to create value and stay outside of politics. He might give politics a chance again, maybe as a senator soon, but for now, he is focused on enjoying life, working privately, and spending more quality time with his family staying out of the cynosure of all eyes.

  • Dapo Abiodun shines

    Dapo Abiodun shines

    For Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Executive Governor of Ogun State, his road to being the governor of Ogun State was tortuous. He fought different battles, but like the biblical David, he was able to wrestle all his political foes to submission, and he came out victorious.

    Abiodun fought hard like a wounded lion but providence granted him his heart’s desire crowning his effort with victory. Today, his mouth is filled with songs of praise and he dances David’s dance

    He came prepared finding himself in the murky waters of politics. His background as a seasoned businessman and oil and gas mogul availed him the opportunity to see fortune out of every misfortune turning the fortune of Ogun State into a more viable venture and as the nation’s industrial hub with the ease of doing business which has attracted millions of investors who are creating jobs and also avail the government to generate income from the investments.

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    Under his watch, Ogun State has grown from grace to grace with the addition of many infrastructural investments across the state from roads, education, agriculture, industrialization, security, job creation, housing development, women empowerment, civil service welfare, and a host of others. He was able to work assiduously to ensure Ogun State is a haven and open the state for more prosperity.

    Instead of talking by word of mouth, he has put all his ideas into action as we are seeing viable and visible changes most especially with his recent rollout of the N5 billion palliative and grants to cushion the effect of the biting economy. He also ensured the conversion of some buses to Compressed Natural Gas CNG-powered buses and also purchased electric bikes which will also reduce the burden and over-dependency on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

    Last weekend, Prince Dapo shone like a bright star when he was announced Best Governor of the Year at the annual Sun Awards. For his sterling performance with the construction of the Ogun Cargo Airport in Iperu and the Papalantoro inland dry port among others, Governor Abiodun was honoured in the presence of the high and mighty. In his ways, he dedicated the award to his creator and also to his team and cabinet members who had supported him to achieve greatness.

  • Jennifer Nnaukwu plans big with JIN Empire

    Jennifer Nnaukwu plans big with JIN Empire

    In a bold proclamation, Nnaukwu Ifeoma Jennifer, the driving force behind JIN Empire, has announced her commitment to revolutionise industries through creative innovation.

    As the CEO and founder of JIN Empire, Jennifer embodies a vision that transcends conventional boundaries, aiming to reshape the landscape of modern business with inventive solutions.

    Under Jennifer’s leadership, JIN Empire emerged as a beacon of innovation, poised to redefine the status quo across various sectors. With a keen focus on merging technology, fashion, sustainability, and real estate excellence, the empire sets a new standard for holistic integration and forward-thinking development.

    Jennifer’s vision for JIN Empire goes beyond mere profitability; it is about fostering positive change and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Through personalised experiences and tailored solutions, the empire seeks to nurture communities, creating a supportive ecosystem where every member can thrive.

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    As Nnaukwu Ifeoma Jennifer charts a course toward a future defined by innovation and progress, JIN Empire emerges as a catalyst for change in an ever-evolving world. With her visionary leadership and dedication to creative innovation, Jennifer paves the way for a brighter tomorrow, one transformative idea at a time.

    Under Nnaukwu Ifeoma Jennifer’s leadership, JIN Empire is not just about innovation; it’s about pioneering ideas and advancements across various sectors. This commitment to innovation is matched only by the empire’s dedication to nurturing holistic well-being, fostering a positive ecosystem for all its members.

  • Yinka Egbeyemi’s altruistic style

    Yinka Egbeyemi’s altruistic style

    CSP Yinka Egbeyemi, the Commander of the Lagos Response Rapid Squad RRS is famed for his daring exploits in crime-fighting. As a savvy operational cop, Egbeyemi has displayed effectiveness in multiple fronts especially on security, safety, and lives of Lagosians over the years.

    Apart from his towering profile as one of Nigeria’s best brains in the police with many intelligence breakthroughs under his belt, White Lion, as he is fondly called, is also renowned as a hallmark of philanthropy. His philanthropic gestures are not only legendary and exemplary but unparalleled.

    Inspired by his voracity for philanthropy as a man with a large heart of gold, he has carried out silent acts of good gestures with the sole aim of giving back to society, in the noble quest to contribute his quota towards making the world a better place.

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    Egbeyemi has spent decades of his life helping the poor, widows, and the less privileged. He is just like the proverbial benefactor who was born into a world of iron, and he might make it a world of gold.

    His remarkable act of philanthropy for those in his neighbourhood — Agege, is etched in history. On different occasions, an army of admirers hangs on to his beneficence. They have and say so many soul-stirring trib­utes extolling the enthralling virtues of Egbeyemi.

    Egbeyemi’s actions demonstrate a fundamental truth: giving is not merely an act of charity; it is a testament to the transformative power of philanthropy.