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  • Ufuoma Joseph Immanuel faces troubled times

    Ufuoma Joseph Immanuel faces troubled times

    Ufoma Joseph Immanuel, the managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Chappal Energies, is currently facing troubled times.

    The 46-year-old is currently wanted by anti-graft agencies for an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence and forgery.

    However, those close to the businessman insist the claims and alleged charges against him are all moves to discredit his name and tarnish his personality.

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    The Chappal Energies recently responded to the public notice issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding its Managing Director, citing a “restraining ruling” that allegedly prevents the agency from issuing such notice.

    The company’s reaction was disclosed in a statement stating that no attempt was made to engage Mr. Immanuel or the company through available channels prior to the issuance of the notice, which creates the unfortunate impression of a public escalation where standard procedures were readily available.

  • Bisoye Fagade remains undaunted

    Bisoye Fagade remains undaunted

    Bisoye Fagade, the helms man at the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), is undaunted despite challenges he’s currently facing in the government agency he was appointed to lead.

    The hardworking politician has, in collaboration with NovaRosta, announced the 2025 edition of Tastes of Culture, a week-long cultural and culinary showcase scheduled to hold from December 1 to 6, 2025, at Eagle Square, Abuja.

    Under Fagade’s leadership, the NIHOTOUR has officially commenced a rigorous compliance exercise across Lagos State, focusing on hotels, restaurants, and other establishments within the hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors in furtherance of the institute’s statutory mandate to standardize and regulate professional practices within the industry nationwide.

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    The compliance drive seeks to ensure that all personnel, practitioners, and operators within the sector are duly certified and registered with NIHOTOUR, in accordance with the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act 2022.

    As part of the exercise, several leading establishments were visited and top hospitality outfits including Marriott Hotel, The Sojourner, Radisson Blu, Black Diamond, and FourPoints by Sheraton have all commenced the process of registration and certification, in line with regulatory expectations.

  • Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi heaves sigh of relief

    Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi heaves sigh of relief

    Dr. Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, the Managing Director and founder of Nest Oil, stands as a luminary in the oil and gas industry and is revered not just for his sharp business acumen but also for his distinctive appreciation for the finer aspects of life.

    Obiejesi is a true connoisseur of luxury, who has cultivated a refined palette, indulging in exotic wines and nurturing a passion for vintage cars, all of which reflect his discerning taste and lifestyle.

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    It is believed that he has made considerable investments in luxury travel, acquiring a private helicopter and a Gulfstream G-700 jet. These investments allow him to navigate seamlessly between his diverse business ventures and personal commitments, exemplifying his focus on both efficiency and comfort.

    However, for a while, a particular legal case has been giving him a headache despite his legal team’s efforts. The legal case has seen his legal team fighting tooth and nail to ensure a smile returns to his face.

    It was so bad that security agents had laid siege on the properties of Nestoil for many weeks and this has been his headache until the end of the week when the Federal High Court sitting in ordered security agents to vacate their siege on the properties of Nestoil.

  • Saderiren of Isonyin installs UK-based financial expertas Asiwaju of Isonyin

    Saderiren of Isonyin installs UK-based financial expertas Asiwaju of Isonyin

    The Saderiren of Isonyin, Ijebu Ode,  Alaiyeluwa Oba  Abdulrasheed Omotayo Cossy Salami has conferred the prestigious chieftaincy title of Asiwaju of Isonyin on Tunde Tony Sokan, a distinguished son of the town and  United Kingdom–based financial services provider.

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    The event was held, yesterday, in the ancient town of Isonyin, near  Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

    In his address, Oba Salami described the honour as recognition of Sokan’s unwavering commitment to the development and progress of Isonyin.

  • Tinubu hails Bode George at 80, reaffirms national unity

    Tinubu hails Bode George at 80, reaffirms national unity

    •Says shared values stronger than political differences

    President Bola Tinubu on Friday restated his conviction that Nigeria’s unity remains unshakeable despite political disagreements, stressing that the bonds connecting Nigerians are far stronger than partisan divisions.

    The President made the remarks in Lagos at the 80th birthday celebration and public presentation of the memoir of elder statesman and former military governor, Chief Olabode George.

    His message was delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume.

    In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, Tinubu described the event as a celebration of “a distinguished Nigerian, an elder statesman, and an accomplished public servant who has lived a full life of service to country and community.”

    He noted that the invitation extended to him by Chief George reflected the shared humanity and rich history that connect Lagosians and Nigerians at large.

    Underscoring a broader message of cohesion and collective destiny, the President said political actors may clash over ideas but must never lose sight of the values that bind them.

    “The event of today has again demonstrated that, as politicians, we can shout and disagree. Still, the values that bind us together as members of the same household living in different rooms are more enduring and stronger than what divides us,” he said.

    Tinubu acknowledged that he and Chief George have long stood on opposite sides of the political divide since 1999.

    However, he emphasised that such differences have not diminished the mutual respect they share as leaders committed to Nigeria’s progress.

    He also commended the celebrant for offering valuable interventions on national issues since he assumed office as President.

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    Reflecting on Chief George’s journey to 80, Tinubu described the milestone as evidence of divine grace and personal resilience.

    He recalled with humour the celebrant’s past remarks that he would go into exile if Tinubu ever became President.

     “I pleaded with him that he would have a change of heart, because we would all remain in Nigeria and work together to achieve the peaceful and prosperous Nigeria that was our collective dream,” he said.

    On the newly unveiled memoir, President Tinubu said the book offers rich insights into Chief George’s early life in Lagos, his military career, his tenure as Military Governor of old Ondo State, his leadership at the Nigerian Ports Authority, and his engagements in party politics.

    He expressed confidence that the work would serve as a valuable resource on leadership, public service, party organisation, and military doctrine.

    The President pledged his support for the book launch and encouraged guests to purchase copies for personal reading and institutional libraries.

    Wishing the celebrant continued good health and strength, Tinubu prayed for “many more years of service to God and humanity.”

  • Adeyinka Ladenika set to give late father superlative burial

    Adeyinka Ladenika set to give late father superlative burial

    Prince Adeyinka Ladenika is set to give his late dad, Prince Ifedayo Samuel Ladenikan, a superlative burial between Tuesday, November 25 and Friday, November 28, 2025.

    The late Prince Ladenikan breathed his last on September 20, 2025 at the age of 92.

    The children of the deceased, led by Prince Adeyinka are leaving no stone unturned in giving the patriarch of the Ladenikan family a befitting yet superlative burial.

    Those in the know claimed that burial will be one of the most talked about for the rest of the year in the Ondo town.

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    Already the town is filled with beehives of activities as children and grandchildren of the late Prince Ifedayo Ladenika are putting finishing touches to what promises to be a celebration of life.

    The celebration of life is expected to kick off with a service of songs on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in Lagos before the train of activities move to Ondo State on September 27 when the Christian Wake Keep ceremony will be held in Igba area of Ondo town, Ondo state.

    The superlative funeral proceeds with a service for the deceased at the St Stephens Cathedral church in Surulere, Ondo State on Friday, November 28, while interment will be held at the same venue before guests are hosted to a lavish celebration at the Civic Centre.

  • Is Omooba Onanuga the anointed one?

    Is Omooba Onanuga the anointed one?

    Omoba Olabode Onanuga who hails from the Royal Family of Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu Ode, has also joined the race for the Awujale throne, which was formerly occupied by the late Oba Dr Sikiru Adetona.

    The prince’s name popped up alongside other Ijebu princes, who are being profiled to become the next Awujale.

    Omooba Olabode belongs to the same royal dynasty as the present Otunba Anikinlaiya, Abiodun Onanuga and Omoba Adebayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu.

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    According to palace sources, Omoba Olabode was nominated by the Shote Towobola Royal Family of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu Ode. Omoba Olabode Onanuga is blue blood whose noble lineage is affirmed by both paternal and maternal ancestry. He was born into the royal  family of the late Omoba (Alhaji) Sabit Kolawole Onanuga, who was also the Otun Baba Adinni of Ijebu-Ode Central Mosque and his mother was Princess (Alhaja) Fatimo Abike Onanuga, the revered Iya Sunna of Ijebuland.

    The bloodline of both parents could be traced to the Jadiara royal family of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, binding him to royalty through multiple noble branches including through his paternal grandmother of the Odunsi family, and  his maternal grandfather, Alhaji Imam Sule Shote of Ile Nla Agunsebi Mosque.

  • Kola Dada unveils new grounds

    Kola Dada unveils new grounds

    Upwardly mobile businessman, Kola Dada is ready to show his workings to the world after many months of unannounced planning and strategising on his next move.

    Just a few months before the end of the year, KDD as he’s fondly known, a bird chirped that Dada has hit the jackpot in Ilorin, Kwara State.

    KDD, through his company, has sealed a waste management deal with the Kwara State government and according to information at our disposal; the deal has taken off in November.

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    After many months of meetings with the team at the Kwara State Ministry of Environment, led by Dr Abubakar Ayinla, KDD is ready to display his brilliance and acumen in the sector having shone like a bright star in faraway South Africa where his achievements have become legends amongst experts.

    Though the bubbly KDD has kept the deal to himself and the close-knit members of his inner caucus, he’s said to have been shuttling between Lagos and Kwara State.

    A source hinted that this won’t be the last of KDD’s business strides as he is said to be keeping mum on other projects and deals that he’s currently working on at the moment.

    Unknown to many, KDD is one of the close friends of the South African President, Cyril Ramophosa.

  • Antonia Ally comes of age with Agbede Foundation

    Antonia Ally comes of age with Agbede Foundation

    Antonia Ally is like an angel walking quietly among humans – not one with wings of light, but with a heart that shines just as brightly. She moves through life guided by a deep, almost sacred desire to make the world a little softer, a little kinder, and a little more beautiful for everyone she meets.

    She is the kind of soul who finds meaning not in comfort, but in compassion. Where others might seek safety, Antonia steps into the unknown daring to help, to heal,  to lift others higher, even when it costs her peace or rest. Her joy comes not from ease, but from the glow in another’s eyes when hope returns.

    Antonia lives as if every small act of kindness could ripple across humanity and perhaps it does. She gives of herself endlessly: time, energy, love, and courage. Her life is proof that greatness isn’t found in grand gestures, but in the quiet persistence of doing good, even when no one is watching.

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    If angels are measured not by their divinity but by their humanity, then Antonia Ally is one; a living angel who reminds us that a fulfilled life is not one we live for ourselves, but one we give away in pieces of love.

    In a heartfelt ceremony held on October 25, 2025, in her hometown of Obudu, Cross River State, Antonia Agbede-Ally, former Managing Director of The HOW (Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe) Foundation, officially launched her own non-governmental organization, The Agbede Foundation.

    The event marked a significant milestone in Antonia Ally’s career, coming exactly ten years after her appointment as the pioneering Managing Director of The HOW Foundation, which was established by the late banking icon and philanthropist, Dr. Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe.

  • Ijebu Prince, Oriola weds Princess Temilade

    Ijebu Prince, Oriola weds Princess Temilade

    It was a majestic display of culture, colour, and class as Prince Adewale Oriola Adeyemi, an Ijebu prince and lawyer, exchanged traditional marital vows with his beloved, Princess Temilade Remi Adeoye, in a glamorous ceremony that brought the ancient royal heritage of Ijebuland to life.

    The grand event, held at the Five Palm Event Centre, Oniru, Lekki, Lagos, and was a convergence of royalty, business magnates, high-ranking chiefs, and dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond. Guests gathered in splendour to celebrate the union of two noble lineages; the Adeyemi and Adeoye royal families whose names are steeped in the rich cultural traditions of Ijebuland.

    The Ijebu people are renowned for their deep sense of heritage, pride, and honour, and this occasion was a resounding testament to those values. The ceremony, which lasted over seven hours, reflected the beauty and dignity of Ijebu royalty; marked by traditional music, resplendent attire, and heartfelt blessings.

    Prince Adewale Oriola Adeyemi is the grandson of the late Prince Fasasi Adebisi Adeyemi (Obanlefa), who served as the Olori-Ebi of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House between 1988 and 2013 in Ijebu-Ode.

    His bride, Princess Temilade Remi Adeoye, is the daughter of the late Oba Aderemi Adeoye, the first Lamuren of Oke-Lamuren in Ijebu; a revered monarch remembered for his commitment to unity, development, and cultural preservation.

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    Speaking at the event, Prince Adeleke Adeyemi, a member of the Olufadi Royal Family, described the marriage as a divine continuation of royal heritage and blessing.

    “The couple represents the true essence of Ijebu royalty. Both were born and raised in noble families that value tradition, honour, and service. Their union is not just a celebration of love, but an extension of our royal legacy that will continue through their children.”

    The groom, Prince Adewale Oriola, expressed his profound joy, describing his new wife as a “virtuous royal woman” who completes his world.

    “As a proud son of Ijebuland, I sought God’s direction to find a partner who shares my heritage and values. Princess Temilade embodies grace, humility, and strength; a perfect reflection of royal womanhood. Together, we pray that our home continues to radiate love, peace, and royal blessings.”

    The couple’s union stands as a beautiful blend of tradition and modern elegance-celebrating not only love but also the enduring prestige of Ijebu royalty. Their love story continues to inspire many as they embark on this noble journey together, hand in hand, as Prince and Princess of a proud royal lineage.