Category: Social Circuit

BUSINESSMAN and Founder of Henry Alex – Duduyemi Memorial College, Chief Oyekunle Alex-Duduyemi, has completed his magnificent house in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Although the Asiwaju of Ife lost his wife, Chief Mrs. Stella Shola Alex-Duduyemi (nee Da Silva), in March last year, he has not allowed the development affect his purpose in life.

His wife died six months after celebrating her 80th birthday. They were together for 58 years.

Apart from being a businessman, Alex-Duduyemi has an experience as a Barrister at Law & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He also once served as an elected member of the Federal House of Representatives between 1964 and 1966.

IT is now a year since the former Military Governor of Lagos State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, lost the battle to the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

Although the family members have accepted the harsh reality, his daughter, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, used the occasion to say a word or two about the late respected politician.

It’s also interesting to note that Joe-Ezigbo tested positive for COVID a few days ago but she’s determined to beat it.

In a letter to his dad, the deputy managing director of Falcon Corporation Limited wrote: “Unbelievably, it’s been a year already since you passed on. And what a year! No one prepares you for the loss of a parent no matter how many people you know who have lost theirs.

“But it is well. We find strength and fortitude in God and we move on regardless. You would be proud, of how your children came together and of how we continue to stand strong…

“Indeed, today, my siblings and I have agreed it is not a day of mourning. It’s a day of celebrating the enigma that you were, a man who was great, albeit not perfect.”

According to author also, COVID 19 took her out on January 13 last year and she tested positive for COVID on January 12.

She added: “What a joke! The enemy thought to try the family again?I laugh in igbo. A few people have said to me, ‘don’t be scared.’ I’m not scared dad because I trust God. He is the One Who numbers our days. How we ultimately leave this earth is not promised to us and so truly does not matter.

“Our Father called you because it was His numbered time for you. I still have some assignments to deliver for His glory on this side so I don’t plan to see you again any time soon.”

In his days as a military officer, Kanu fought for the Biafran army in the Nigerian Civil War and was later appointed to Murtala Muhammed’s Supreme Military Council.

CIVIC Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos was filled to the brim on January 3 for the 70th birthday celebration of the retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Tunji Alapini.

It was a special occasion for Alapini and he did not disappoint his guests. From the decoration to the refreshment, all was exciting to the eyes. 

Alapini’s cake was one of the top attractions of the night. It was big and beautifully baked. While cutting the cake, he was joined by his family members on stage. 

Top personalities including the Alara of Ilara kingdom, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, Gbenga Daniel, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Jimi Agbaje, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Abike Dabiri, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Sola Sobowale and Hon. Olumuyiwa Ogunmilade stepped out in style.

The celebrator obtained his Master’s degree in Criminology from the University of Wales, United Kingdom. He has been married to his wife, Ibipo, for 40 years.

THE former Commissioner of Industry and Commerce in Ogun State ended the year in style with the celebration of his 30th wedding anniversary, birthday, and housewarming.

The event, which took place on Boxing Day, December 26, was attended by the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun; his wife, Bamidele; the former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel; Barister Tunde Oshinowo; Segun Awolowo; Aare Dele Momodu; Senator Gbenga Obadara and Prince Bisi Olatilo.

The Alara of Ilara land in Epe, Lagos, Oba Afolarin Ogunsanwo, gave the event a royal presence.

Ashiru was a banker before he joined politics. He is a member of The Metropolitan Club, Ikoyi Club, the Ijebu Heritage Group and the Ijebu Renaissance Group.

Otunba Ashiru is also a Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria, the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Commerce of Nigeria.

WHEN searching for a formidable civil rights activist with domestic and international adoration, Comrade Olanrewaju Suraju, perfectly fits the bill. The chairman of Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resources Centre) has carved a niche for himself in the world of social justice and activism.

A few days ago, the anti-corruption czar was named among the 100 Most Influential Civil Society Leaders in Nigeria. This feat that has drawn accolades from those who have been following him.

The list, which was compiled by the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) comprised well-known civil society actors who have been at the forefront of social justice activism in the country for many years

Notable names in the list include renowned activist and Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi; Founder Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND), Hafsat Abiola-Castello; First Lady of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, and two former Presidents of the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Mr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), and Mrs. Ayo Obe.

Also on the list are former First Lady of Kwara State, Mrs. Toyin Saraki; Executive Director, Enough is Enough; Yemi Adamolekun, Senior Pastor, Daystar Christian Centre, Lagos, Pastor Sam Adeyemi; Executive Director, Policy and Legal Advocacy (PLAC), Clement Nwankwo and human rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN).

EVERY January 1st, the home of the founder of the Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State Chief Ramon Adedoyin, is always a beehive of activities. Alongside Adedoyin’s birthday, every January 1 is the posthumous celebration of his mentor, the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse 11, who was always being celebrated.

While Adedoyin was born 1 January 1957, the late Sijuwade was born 1 January 1930.

But Adedoyin turns 65 today, there will only be a low key celebration in his household as he is currently being detained in Abuja over the death of Timothy Adegoke.

Adegoke died in Adedoyin’s Hilton Honors Hotel, Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Though the autopsy of the late Timothy has been conducted, the Police are yet to release the official cause of his death.

THE new Managing Director of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC), Hon. Ayodeji Joseph, is putting things in place to make a lasting impact.

As a sign of respect, Joseph, who assumed the new position last month, has paid a visit to the Oniru of Iruland, Oba Gbolahan Lawal. He discussed his plans with the first-class and asked for his support as well.

Reacting on his Instagram page, Oba Lawal said it was a pleasure to receive the management team of LSDPC led by Joseph as he looked forward to sustainable partnerships.

He wrote: “This week began on a high note as I received a courtesy visit from a delegation of LSDPC led by the MD. We had enlightening conversations bothering on urban housing in Lagos State and discussed different ways we could partner in this regard.”

A former Senior Banking Officer at Guaranty Trust Bank Plc and a two-term Executive Chairman of Apapa Local Government, Joseph also served one term as a member of Federal House of Representative and a Special Assistant at Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Abuja. He is a graduate of Geography and Planning from the Lagos State University (LASU).

Olubiyi Fadeyi-Ajagunla had a day to remember when top personalities stormed Osun State to witness his installation as Tayese II of Ifetedo kingdom at Oba Akintola Akinrera’s palace.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and Senator Ademola Adeleke made their presence felt. Adeleke even made a donation to support the proposed ultra-modern palace.

As expected, the legendary King Sunny Ade thrilled guests with a live performance. While performing his evergreen songs, guests sang along.

A philanthropist and politician, Fadeyi – Ajagunla played an important role in curbing the spread of Coronavirus in Osun State. His foundation – Ajagunla Foundation – distributed hand sanitizers across the 10 Local Government Areas in Osun Central and also gifted cash to his constituency to fight hunger during the lockdown.