Category: Social Circuit

  • Sesan Rufai to hold  massive burial for dad

    Sesan Rufai to hold massive burial for dad

    THE Chairman of Limelite Hotel & Suites and Goldmyne TV, Otunba Sesan Rufai, has announced the death of his father, Chief Samson Rufai.

    Chief Rufai was the Mefu of Igan Kingdom, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State.

    Although the date of his burial ceremony has not been announced, it has been gathered that the Rufai family plans to hold a talk of the town funeral for their patriarch.

    His son, Otunba Rufai, is popular in Ago Iwoye and has friends in all sectors of the society, including politics, business and entertainment.

  • Why Ooni’s sisters are angry

    Why Ooni’s sisters are angry

    Since Naomi Silekunola revealed her separation from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, different reports have circulated the media space.

    Some reports alleged that Ooni’s sisters – Princess Folashade, Princess Adesola and Princess Bimpe – are part of the problems in the palace. This has made them furious and worried.

    Although the sisters had issued a statement to debunk the rumour, it was gathered that they are still angry that their names were associated with all forms of misunderstanding in the palace. The royal sisters have also threatened to take legal actions against media outlets that publish unverified claims about them.

    The statement earlier put out by the Ooni’s sisters had attempted to set the records straight.

    It read in part, “In his immense wisdom, Kabiyesi from inception has separated the entire family from the activities of ruling our people forthrightly without any hindrances. His selection of who should be his Olori/s is also done without any form of hegemony or disturbance from any of us or the family. We support our Olori/s and have kept away from any of the matters concerning the private life of our revered King and father, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.

    “We have continually been inundated on many social media (fake & real) of our supposed intrusion into Kabiyesi’s private life. Some of the ‘fake’ information has continually claimed that we the Royal sisters live in the palace and usurp all manners of communication, and/or information concerning the daily activities of the Palace. This is totally untrue, damning and slanderous.

    “Since the Ooni of Ife ascended the throne of our forefathers, none of us (the sisters) has ever lived in the palace. None of us have ever been overtly or covertly been involved in any of the day-to-day activities of the palace. We do not make any decisions whatsoever and only visit the palace when there are special events that our family, the Giesi family, are (sic) required to be involved according to tradition.

    “We all live in Lagos in our different homes with our different families and are extremely busy with our businesses. We have never stopped praying for the success of our revered King, peace in Yoruba land and prosperity to all our people.”

  • Excitement as Cubana Chief Priest becomes Uzodinma’s PA

    Excitement as Cubana Chief Priest becomes Uzodinma’s PA

    Pascal Chubuike Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has been appointed as a special adviser on social media influence and social events management by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State.

    Since the celebrity barman shared the news on social media, he has been receiving congratulatory messages. His followers lauded the governor for acknowledging Obi’s social media influences.

    Cubana Chief Priest said he had been instructed by the governor to make over 1000 Imo State youths successful with the help of social media, which made him in just one year.

  • What Alao Akala wanted to do before his death

    What Alao Akala wanted to do before his death

    Death is one thing no one has power over. It comes like a thief in the night. If anyone had told the former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Alao Akala, in December that he would not witness the 70th birthday bash of his beautiful wife, Florence, he would have called the person a joker or a prophet of doom. On December 25, he still held a big celebration at his house in Ogbomosho, Oyo State.

    Akala had made all preparations to give Florence a befitting birthday party on January 15, but death took him away on January 12.

    His wife’s party was to take place at Oba Akinyele Avenue, Ibadan, Oyo State. It was gathered that family members and friends had even sewed the ‘aso ebi’ they would rock to the party.

    On the invite made available to Social Circuit, the party would have started 4:00pm and the RSVP was one of his children, Olamiju  Alao-Akala.

    Akala retired as a police officer before he ventured into business and politics. The late chairman of TDB Global Ventures and Parrot FM retired from the police force as the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Logistics and Supply, Oyo State Police Command.

  • Elegushi shares ideas with Pierangelo, Soyinka

    Elegushi shares ideas with Pierangelo, Soyinka

    POPULAR Lagos monarch, Oba Saheed Elegushi, is not only a lover of entertainment and hospitality; he also has deep passion for arts.

    Elegushi was recently sighted in the company of arts lovers in Lagos during an event in honour of the Consular General of the US Embassy, Clair Pierangelo, and Professor Wole Soyinka.

    It was a good outing for king who familiarised himself with beautiful paintings and artistic works at Nike Arts Gallery.

    The luncheon was organised by the gallery owner, Nike Davies-Okundaye. The five-storey gallery boasts a collection of different artworks from various artists.

    Sharing some of the photos with his followers on Instagram, the king said he had a good afternoon sharing ideas on various issues. He also commended the delicacies served at the event.

  • How Rasaq Okoya marked 82nd birthday

    How Rasaq Okoya marked 82nd birthday

    JANUARY 12 of each is year is reserved for the birthday celebration of Lagos billionaire, Aare of Lagos, Chief, Rasaq Akanni Okoya, and it is always celebrated in style. But this year’s celebration was affected by the death of the former Governor of Oyo State, Alao Akala, who died on the same day.

    Akala is Okoya’s in-law and his unexpected death unsettled him. However, despite the grieving atmosphere, friends and well-wishers still gathered at Okoya’s Oluwanishola Estate palatial home in Ajah, Lagos, to celebrate him.

    The birthday celebration started with prayers at his Mosque in the estate and ended with a dinner. Top personalities like Sir Olu Okewo, Oba Gbolahan Lawal of Iruland and Rev. Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi were spotted at the party.

    Okoya expressed his sadness over the loss of Akala even as he thanked God for giving him the grace to celebrate another year on earth.

    All through the party, Okoya demonstrated a strong mentality. He put on a smiling face, took photos with guests and was jolly when cutting the cake.

  • Akosile in joyous mood

    Akosile in joyous mood

    JOURNALIST and Public Relations practitioner, Gboyega Akosile, has added a degree to his portfolio and he is excited about it.

    Akosile, who is the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was among the successful postgraduate students who took part in the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Convocation ceremony on Thursday, January 20.

    Bagging a Masters of Arts in Theatre Arts from UNILAG, the spokesman of Governor Sanwo-Olu said it was a desire he had been nursing for 25 years. He had previously obtained two Master’s degrees – Communication Studies and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, but this seems special to him.

    Akosile appreciated his wife, children, Gov. Sanwo-Olu, classmates for their encouragement and support during the postgraduate programme.

  • When Maduka said final goodbye to wife

    When Maduka said final goodbye to wife

    NOVEMBER 27, 2021, will never be easily forgotten by family members, friends and well-wishers as it was the day the late Vice President of Coscharis Group, Charity Nchedo Maduka, breathed her last on mother earth.

    The Night of Tributes held at Queen’s Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, presented an opportunity for relations, friends and Christian leaders to speak about Charity’s life and times. She was described as many things by different people. She was called a courageous woman, a true Christian and a force that held the Cosmas Maduka family together.

    She was finally laid to rest on January 7 at Maduka Residence, Coscharis Street, Umudimnkwa, Nnewi, Anambra State.

    Speaking at the Night of Tributes in Lagos, Cosmas Maduka said his late wife was a loving woman who gave boundless love, strength and care without discrimination.

    “From the beginning of our journey, God faithfully led us for 43 years of love in an intimate relationship until November 27, 2021 when you peacefully went to sleep in the Lord.

    “This date has become like 9/11 in my life, as I was obviously under heavy attack, because that is precisely what your sudden departure means to me.

    “The love we shared, however, gave birth to the institution that is today known as the Coscharis Group, and most importantly, the loving gift of five wonderful children, although we had to wait for six years before Cosmas junior was born.”

    The city of Nnewi, Anambra State, became busy for the burial ceremony. Traders, indigenes and residents came out en masse to witness the glorious exit of Charity.

  • How Uzoka started New Year

    How Uzoka started New Year

    THE Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Kennedy Uzoka, hosted family, friends and associates in his Lagos house to kick-start 2022.

    Uzoka ensured that there was never a dull moment at the party. There was plenty to eat, non-stop music and many attractions for his guests.

    Uzoka apparently picked up from where his boss, UBA’s Chairman, Tony Elumelu, stopped. Elumelu held a massive Christmas party at his palatial mansion in Lagos. He invited some of the finest Nigerian musicians, including Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy, to thrill his guests. Guests also had a rare opportunity of enjoying intimate moments with the star musicians.

    Responsible for leading the development and execution of UBA Group’s long-term strategy, Uzoka holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Benin and an MBA from the University of Lagos. Uzoka also has over two-decade experience in banking, corporate marketing communication, strategy and business advisory services.

  • Modupe Sagoe turns 80

    Modupe Sagoe turns 80

    THE younger ones may not know Chief Mrs. Modupe Sagoe but her pedigree as one of Nigeria’s foremost textile merchants remain valid.

    Sagoe, who is popular for her HOH Swiss headgear, Gele Sagoe, enjoyed immense love and support during her birthday celebration recently in Lagos.

    Also, a thanksgiving service was held in honour of Sisi Modupe Sagoe at the Cathedral Church of Christ in Marina, Lagos.

    Sagoe is from the Thomas family of Lagos Island. Her step-mother was the granddaughter of the late Candido Da Rocha, a business mogul.

    Her highly respected lawyer husband, Taiwo Sagoe, died in December 2012 at 85. The union was blessed with three children – Ekua Abudu-Akinsanya, Kofi Sagoe and Araba Morakinyo.