Category: Social Circuit

It was glorious exit for Mama Victoria Mojibola Olubakinde, who died on October 3, 2021, as her son-in-law, Pastor Wole Oladiyun of the Christ LivingSpring Apostolic Ministry (CLAM) joined hands with family members to give her a befitting burial.

The two-day ceremony took place in Ondo State last Thursday and Friday. Hotels and traders in Ile-Oluji also benefited from the burial, as hundreds of people trooped in to honour Mama.

Although Mama Olubakinde died at the ripe age of 89, it has not been easy for her children and loved ones to accept the reality of her passing. Even men were spotted crying uncontrollably, as she was laid to rest.

Pastor Oladiyun also had his hands full, as he did his best to console his darling wife.

Trained as a tailor, the late Olubakinde married Samuel Olorunsola Olubakinde, an indigene of Ile-Oluji. She worked in Ikorodu, Agege in Lagos, and Ibadan before she relocated to Ondo State in 1984 with her family.

Kim Oprah’s beauty is obvious for all to see. Till date, she is regarded as one of the most beautiful ladies in the history of Big Brother Naija reality show. Some even think she is the most beautiful alumna of the reality show even though her stay was short.

The media personality celebrated her birthday on Wednesday and had a classy dinner with friends, colleagues and loved ones.

From the venue’s decoration to her dresses for the special day, Oprah made a stylish statement. The two outfits she rocked for the night would make any man turn in admiration. One was green and the other outfit had a mix of orange and red colours.   The Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem star was celebrated by former housemates Mercy Eke, Seyi Awolowo, Ike Onyema and Jeff Nweke. Erica Nlewedim and Dorathy Bachor, Denrele Edun, Beverly Osu, Dadaboy Ehiz, Bizzle Osikoya and Peruzzi were also sighted at the dinner.

The memories of the late Oba Samuel Akinsanya came alive when his eldest daughter, Princess Abiola Adenrele Akinluyi, celebrated her 90th birthday.

The event held on Tuesday, December 7, was a royal ceremony in the town of Isara-Remo, Ogun State. The celebrator is also the mother of Olori Yetunde Tejuoso, one of the wives of Oba Adedapo Tejuoso.

The church service was held at St. Peters Anglican Church, Isara-Remo while the reception followed immediately at the popular Afotamodi Event Hall in the same town.

Oba Tejuoso left no stone unturned. He got to the venue early; he chaired the ceremony and also acted as Mama’s companion.

Tejuoso’s two other wives – Olori Omolara and Olori Labisi – were also fully involved in making sure things were in order.

For years, Benin’s artifacts – a bronze statue of a cockerel and sculpture of a king, had left the land. The cockerel was donated to a university in the United Kingdom in 1905 after it was looted during the 1897 British invasion of Benin City. The royal palace was burnt down and artifacts disappeared.

During the 5th anniversary celebration of Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, the two artifacts were presented to him.

In addition to the anniversary celebration, the returned artifacts gave the monarch and the people of Benin another reason to celebrate. Apart from the royal household and the palace grounds, major parts of the ancient city came alive.

The artifacts were handed over to the top monarch by the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji-Ishola. Sources in the palace said Ewuare II was excited that such development occurred during his time.

It would be recalled that the anniversary of his coronation ought to have been held on October 20 but was postponed due to the burial arrangement of Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo. It was a sign of respect for the billionaire who was buried in Benin on October 9 after losing the battle to pancreatic cancer on August 8, 2021.

Abiriba ancient kingdom in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State was agog last Saturday as the founder, Kelvin Jombo Foundation, Kelvin Jombo Onumah, was honoured with the special title of Igulube of Abiriba.

Onumah was honoured alongside Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe as the Aturu Mang Abiriba; Abia State Deputy Governor, Ude Oko Chukwu as the Ikirike Oku Abiriba and Senator Istifanus Gyang as the Oke Amadi Abiriba.

The event was organised to celebrate the paramount ruler of Abiriba, HRM Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu’s 21 years on the throne, call to the bar and 30th marriage anniversary.

Onumah, who is the CEO of Sublime Group of companies, was recognised for his contributions to the development of Abiriba, including electrification of Abiriba/Ohafia federal road, reconstruction of Abiriba weekly market, among others.

Stealing the show, he hosted some eminent Nigerians such as legendary soccer star, Nwankwo Kanu and the Akaji Ofo Nri of Enugwukwu, Anambra State, HRM Igwe Chukwudi Atunna, who rarely leaves his palace.

Being in a leadership position is not a walk-in-the-park but it is the dream of everyone. It gives you control and it is also an indicator that one is doing well.

Dr. Mary Charles has assumed the position of President of the Practitioners of Spa and Beauty Association of Nigeria (POSBAN). She was inducted together with members of the new executive council, including Jumai Longe, who is now the vice president; Maryrose Adebayo, who is now the secretary; Sari Ajaja, who is now the PRO; Rekha Udesi, who is now the training director and Uche Umana, who is now the compliance officer in Lekki, Lagos.

Paying tribute to the association’s past president, Mrs. Toyin Collins, and the outgoing Exco for their efforts, Charles pledged to take POSBAN to the next level.

According to her, the new EXCO’s 4-point agenda include: regularising beauty business taxation and create ease of payments; creating a platform where beauty business owners, practitioners and their workforce can verify businesses, staff and vendors; creating and harnessing local and international opportunities for registered members and creating free staff training programmes for registered members.

Without doubt, most people only remember Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke for his dancing skills and ambition to become Osun State governor. But have you ever thought of the woman in his life?

Well, her name is Titilayo Adeleke and her birthday was last Thursday.

Chief Titilayo is a member of the popular Nigerian family who prefers a quiet life, such that if she walks into a Lagos popular market, she might not be noticed.

Describing Titilayo as a rare blessing to humanity on her special day, the senator said her birthday was an opportunity to acknowledge God’s grace in their life and celebrate the wonderful gift that she is.

He added: “As you turn a year older today, I rejoice with you and bid you every great thing that life has to offer. It is my prayer that God Almighty grant you many more celebrations in good health and happiness, and your expectations fulfilled with ease. Happy birthday my darling wife and many happy returns of the day.”

Titilola Adeleke is a successful businessman and mother of the politician’s the children – B-Red, Shina Rambo and Nike.

Unless he wants to be modest, construction giant, Oluwaranti Lekan-Osifeso, cannot deny that 2021 has been good to him despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

The chairman of Retro Construction Limited will be ending the year on a high note, as he will be conferred with two titles on December 15 by the Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Ogun State, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The titles are Olotu Olowa and Madasa of Ijebuland.

The first report of his conferment emerged some months ago but there was an unplanned setback. The D-Day has been decided and invites have been extended to all his friends who are top players in politics, business and other sectors of the economy.

The Director-General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Dr. Nteranya Sanginga, will be installed as the Afurugbin Ola of Ife today by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.

Afurugbin Ola of Ife means the lead sower of wealth and prosperity of the Source.

In a statement made available to Social Circuit, Oba Ogunwusi found Sanginga worthy of the chieftaincy title in recognition of his contribution to food security and agro-economic development in Africa.

Although a citizen of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Saniginga has spent a large part of his career in Nigeria and he is the first African to lead IITA since its establishment.

Over the past 50 years, IITA Ibadan, through its various programmes, provided farmers in the continent with innovations that promoted food and nutritional security and safety, increased food production, raised the yield of major food crops, reduced poverty levels, decreased postharvest losses, promoted mechanisation of agriculture, and generated jobs and wealth creation for young people and women in the agricultural sector, among others.

Earlier in the week, on Tuesday precisely, the Ooni marked his 6th year on the throne. The event held at the palace was attended by Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and top Yoruba traditional rulers.

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has always been a cheerful giver and church members can testify to this.

But this time, his generosity extended to his mother, Margaret Ayodele, as the cleric celebrated her in a big way.

The event started with a grand entrance of the celebrator. Primate Ayodele then greeted his mother the traditional Yoruba way, prostrating full length on the floor as she walked in.

Ayodele also presented a brand new car and a house to his mother. The house gift would be the second of such gift to the aged woman. He also presented visas of three countries to her.

His mother’s immediate younger sister, Dupe Akinfenwa, also got a car from the prophet.

Primate Ayodele, while presenting these gifts, said his mother deserved everything, adding that she has done a lot for him and his siblings. He made it known that most of the things he learnt from her have helped him in relating with people from different races.