Category: Social Circuit

Contrary to tales of ill health, Queen Sekinat Elegushi continues to glow and flourish like the morning dew.

The tales of the beautiful queen’s rumoured ill health has since been found out as the figment of the talebearer’s imagination.

In fact, the queen had been spotted looking radiant and discharging her duties as the senior queen of the Elegushi palace. She was even spotted displaying some dancing skills in the palace to dispel the tale which went around town like wildfire.

Meanwhile, for Oba Saheed Elegushi, Kusenla I, 13 years feels just like yesterday.

For the celebration of his 13th year anniversary and ascension to the throne, Oba Elegushi was all smiles and grateful for God’s grace after over a decade on the throne as the Elegushi of Ikate land.

Reflecting on his reign in the last 13 years, Oba Elegushi has tremendously impacted the people of Ikate, its environs, Lagos, and Nigeria by extension.

Under his leadership, the Ikate Kingdom has witnessed significant progress in various areas of development, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Oba Elegushi has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the well-being of his people and has tirelessly worked to improve the lives of his subjects. His reign has been characterised by a deep sense of humility, compassion, and a genuine desire to serve his people.

As a leader, Oba Elegushi has also showed great wisdom and foresight in his decision-making, particularly in his efforts to promote peace and unity within the Ikate Kingdom and beyond. He has been a strong advocate for community development and has worked tirelessly to foster cooperation and collaboration between the different communities within and outside the kingdom.

Several dignitaries and royalties gathered to celebrate Oba Elegushi’s remarkable achievements over the past 13 years last weekend.

Zainab, the brilliant and beautiful daughter of the Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), will make a statement on Tuesday, May 16 at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja when she presents her book to the public.

The legal practitioner has dragged billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola alongside a long list of private sector leaders, state governors, ministers and other eminent personalities to Abuja for the public presentation of her book entitled, ‘101 Nigerian Women of Impact.’

Zainab, who is a member of the Presidential Transition Committee has also invited Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ọjájá II, and Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar.

According to Zainab, who now wears the garb of an author, the book “documents the achievements of Nigerian women who have excelled in their diversified career paths so as to serve as an inspiration to more women to keep the pursuit of their aspirations alive.”

Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina will present the book review while well-celebrated compere, Ebere Young will host the event as master of ceremony.

The Houston community in the United States of America has several blacks and Nigerians making impactful contributions on the social, political, and economic landscape.

One of these auspicious Nigerians that are flying the flag high is Dr. Olumuyiwa Otubusin, a true embodiment of altruism whose tireless efforts have helped alter the course of humanity.

On his 70th birthday, many members of the black and Nigerian communities in Houston trooped out to celebrate the magnanimity and benevolence of Otubusin saying he has every reason to celebrate in grand style, for he has defied the odds and survived some of life’s most daunting challenges.

According to those who should know, Otubusin had battled and overcame the scourge of Covid19 three different times, and to top it all off, he also survived a heart attack that could have easily ushered him into the great beyond. Yet, through it all, Olu has persevered, emerging from the fiery trials of life stronger.

To say Olu has seen more triumphs and adventures than many of his peers is like stating the obvious. He has been through so many valleys, snatching victory after victory from the jaw of failures and still hanging on to the banner of his amazing life.

Dr. Olumiyiwa Otunbushin has orbited around the sun, leaving indelible footmarks upon the canvas of his existence as he traversed this terrestrial globe for seven decades.

In the last few weeks, Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu has been in the news for several reasons. The 60-year-old achiever has also been the focus of critics from different corners – majorly social media and micro-blogging sites.

However, in all of this, the business mogul has kept his cool and remained silent.

Rather than engage in petty talks or respond to different allegations, Elumelu has remained focused on work and has kept critics mum with his re-affirmed giant strides.

Elumelu, who stands tall as the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), chairman of UBA, and chairman of Transcorp, Heirs Holdings, Heirs Holding Oil and Gas Limited, has made his entrance into the power sector.

While many were making snide remarks, Elumelu made history with Transcorp when  it became the first privatised power generation company in Nigeria to fulfil all privatisation obligations and receive a discharge certificate from the Federal Government of Nigeria since the 2013 privatisation of the power sector in Nigeria. Not one to leave room for irrelevance, Elumelu, in the company of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo commissioned the Transcorp group Afam III fast power plant in Rivers State.

A happy Elumelu couldn’t keep the achievement to himself but expressed gratitude to the government as well as his team and management that made the process a success.

Not resting on his oars, Elumelu was recently spotted with Africa’s richest billionaire, Aliko Dangote at the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS) Annual Value Assurance Review (AVAR) where he spoke on the role of Nigeria’s private sector in developing local capacity for the Nigerian oil and gas sector and how this can create more economic prosperity and jobs for our youth.

Fatima Gumsu Abacha Buni, the wife of the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, is yet to completely get over the loss of her brother, Adullahi Sani Abacha, who passed away in the early days of March 2023.

The lovely and pretty Gumsu has publicly expressed her grief and how much she is missing her younger brother saying, “I miss you so much Abdullahi Sani Abacha. You are in a much better place. In shaa Allah. May Allah reward you with Jannah.”

Though Gumsu has accepted the loss of her brother in good faith like a thorough and dedicated Muslim, the pains remain to shatter this beautiful mother and wife.

After Abdulahi Sani Abacha died in his sleep, members of the late Sani Abacha family were shattered by the news that came so suddenly to everyone.

Gumsu, who is known and respected as a big sister to her siblings and younger friends, was shattered more than any other personality close to the late Abdullahi. The reason for this is not unconnected with her closeness and fondness of Abdulahi while he was alive.

Not many people know Prince Lukman Gbadegesin. Yet, the Oyo prince, who is in line to become the next Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom is one man that has a date with destiny and fate.

Gbadegesin is one of the princes aspiring to the exalted throne of the Alaafin of Oyo.

In 2022, Prince Gbadegesin appeared before the Oyomesi for his screening at the Palace of the Alaafin of Oyo with an arousing welcome.

Gbadegesin was a public servant with the Federal Government during ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure.

According to those who should know, the prince has always been a man of the people.

His network of personalities and dignitaries tells his worth in social circuits. Yet, his humility and closeness to the roots has become why many people love him.

His appearance at every function has been profoundly royal while maintaining a panache, sophisticated, and elegant manner at all times.

However, his mind is even more profound. Those close to him noted that you would be left wowed when you listen to him.

His knowledge of history is not only deep, he also recalls past events with military precision.

In and around the Anti-Fraud Unit of Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID), Alagbon-Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, there is one name that many have enormous respect for. And this is no other person than DCP Saadat Ismail, who is known as a a no-nonsense officer that dutifully applies the rules to improve the impact of policing in Nigeria especially in her Ikoyi constituency.

Aside from having a beautiful face and good dress sense, Saadat is seen as straightforward and also applies an honest approach to issues. Members of her team describe her as a mother who always listens to all on any issue and is eager to help.

Little wonder every member of her team and those her impact have touched rolled out drums to celebrate her birthday on April 18.

Sadaat, a thorough professional, is one outstanding police officer, whose professional acquisitions through training and security expertise have been distinguished in different parts of the world.

She started her academic pursuit at Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, Ilorin, and later proceeded to the University of Ilorin to study History and Humanities and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in 1987. She joined the service of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in 1992 and has since served in different capacities till date.

The Kogi State indigene who was born in Kaduna on April 18, 1966, has also served meritoriously in many capacities which include OC, Public Complaints Bureau (Administration, Special Enquiry Bureau) and CID Division (in charge of Campus Monitoring Units, and Economic Sabotage Related Issues), all at Enugu State Police Command from 1993-2002.

She later proceeded to UN Mission in Liberia (2006); UN Mission in Haiti (2010); Force CID (Anti-Fraud Section); AC Investment, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Force CID Annex, Kaduna; Special Fraud Unit (Environmental and Technical Fraud Unit) at Milverton Road, Ikoyi; AC Admin, Airport Command (2017) and Deputy-in-Charge of Lagos State CID (2017-2019).

Layole Oyatogun is no greenhorn on the corporate and social scene. Just as her family name is loud enough to reverberate when needed,  her hard work over the years has continued to open new doors of opportunities for the amiable beauty.

After a nine-year-hiatus from the screens, the seasoned broadcaster, actress, and public relations cum management expert, is set to unveil her many months of low-profile yet hard work.

The philanthropist and red-carpet host is set to launch a new project, ‘Layole’s Lounge’.

The new project is a fashion and lifestyle show scheduled for debut on May 6 on leading cable TV, DStv.

The daughter of late veteran broadcaster Walter Oyatogun, who made her mark on different television houses including Silverbird TV and MiTV, aims at laundering Nigeria’s image to the rest of the world while countering the negative impression held about Nigerians in Western countries.

The delectable Layole hinted to those in the know that her new project has been in the works for the past 10 years and is set to become a reality in May 2023.

“Layole’s Lounge’ is something that I thought about, dreamt about and I have actualised it. The essence of this show is to change the perception of people about Nigeria. Nigeria is not just about fraud. There is much more to us. So, I decided to do a show about the most stylish African stars, not just Nigerian stars,” she told friends and associates.

The graduate of Mass Communication from the University of Lagos started her career co-presenting with her younger sister Mofe Oyatogun on MiTV.

Unknown to many, Layole’s PR and management coy, LOPR, represents Nigerian celebs that include Iyabo Ojo,  Priscy Ojo, Segun Olusemo aka Sheggz and many others.

The 64-year-old matriarch of the late Abiola Ajimobi’s dynasty, Florence Ajimobi is a true definition and example of an amazon.

Despite being forced into her current position as the matriarch of the Ajimobi family as well as the most powerful woman in Oyo State politics through circumstances beyond her control, the immediate past First Lady of Oyo and widow of the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi has been on the cusp of transforming into a more fundamental factor in the Oyo State politics.

Though her husband’s death dealt her a powerful blow she might never heal of till her death, her relationship with the late ex-governor became evident in her emergence as a powerful female politician and humane leader.

Her marital status with the late Ajimobi nor her eight-year reign as the first lady didn’t stop her from learning and becoming an ardent follower of her husband’s political life. In fact, the learnings from her husband’s leadership style flung her at the centre of attention in many political circles in the state.

Blessed with undeniable intelligence and personal relationships built over many decades, it became almost seamless for a Benin-born sexagenarian to unwittingly settle into her role as an Amazon matriarch of not only the Ajimobi dynasty but equally political dynasty.

In all of her achievements since the passing away of her husband, one trait which many have consistently spoken about glowingly is her humane side.

Mrs. Ajimobi would ensure all and everyone in her fold is catered for and doing well. From the highest rank to the lowest ebb of the ladder, the ever-smiling Florence ensures everyone in the Ajimobi family and political dynasty is catered for.

Sijibomi Ogundele is one man that has consistently and continued to blow his own trumpet to high heavens over his achievements in life – especially on the real estate scene in Nigeria.

The 41-year-old moneybag is the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Construction Limited, a one-stop solution provider in real estate and hospitality.

He’s as daring as audacious in his business moves and has continued to rise in many of his business endeavours in Nigeria, South Africa, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Currently, three of his luxurious projects are ongoing inside highbrow Banana Island. The projects namely Lucrezia, Leonardo and the S-Hotel are undergoing construction with completion dates set between 2023 and 2025.

The S-Hotel, an 80-unit of 10 floors building, is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2023. In the same vein, the 14-floor Lucrezia luxurious apartments are scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2023 while Leonardo, 33-floor residential luxury apartments, are scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2025.

However, the sad incident that saw a seven-storey collapsing inside Banana Island on Wednesday, April 12, has seen the Lagos State government ordered a stop of work on all sites.

The Lagos State government moved swiftly to forestall a future occurrence by ordering a stop to further construction of all buildings within the estate.

This order has seen Sujimoto’s Lucrezia, Leonardo and S-Hotel stopping work while Lagos State Building Control Agency LASBCA carry out further Impact assessment tests on existing buildings under construction.

Interestingly, while some of the real estate developers working in the estate are running helter to skelter, Sujimoto’s boss, Ogundele remains unfazed. It is believed that Sujimoto follows a global standard and practice in all of the company’s construction. Ogundele, even bragged that the same standard which is applicable to his projects in South Africa and Dubai is equally applied to constructing luxurious projects in Nigeria.