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Odinamadu Chineze Njideka is a true definition of a child born under the proverbial lucky star. She ranks high among her peers when it comes to the beauty business as her Irish medspa and beauty home brand is regarded as a mecca of sorts for lovers of beauty and other lifestyle routines.

Highly intelligent and blessed with a ravishing beauty to compliment it, the cosmopolitan beautician is a woman of uncommon grace. During her early years in business, she started as a routine personal beauty care expert before growing into a well-structured beauty business service with a long list of high-profile clientele across the city of Lagos.

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With hard work and dedication, her upscale store located in the highbrow area of Lekki, Lagos offers services like; massage, facial, pedicure and manicure, haircut, body polish, fillers, botox, nails, hair salon, boutique, and interior decor.

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As a student of Biochemistry at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Bhadmus Mariam Ayodeji started the sales of children and adult fashion accessories on a small scale. She prayed fervently to her creator to enable her business empire to grow astronomically. Years ago, Bhadmus never knew what started as a joke in the university was going to change the face of affordable kids and adult fashion accessories within the Oyo State metropolis, with her upscale fashion accessories store, Rubeeys, which is situated in the heart of Ibadan, Oyo State.

While working as a media strategist at a corporate firm, Bhadmus had a passion for business. At this point, she took a big decision by quitting her paying job and gave the growing business all the needed attention as she walked the path of an entrepreneur. Within a few months, the stylish mother of two launched her well-stocked-up walk-in store in the heart of Ibadan, where she sells baby essentials, kid’s clothes, shoes, toys, back-to-school essentials, party packs, decorations. The hard decision is gradually paying off as the store is fast becoming the go-to place for all fashion accessories of all age grades. After the success recorded in Ibadan, she has begun planning to expand her business tentacles to serve her customers from other states. Sources said she is planning to replicate her success in Ibadan by launching two new stores in Abuja and Lagos. “Mariam is not leaving any stone unturned, she looks to create more job opportunities outside Ibadan where her business started from. The Abuja and Lagos store would finally kickoff before June this year. She is expending millions of Naira to make sure the branches become fully functional to meet the needs of her teeming customers across the country.”

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For consistently taking Nigerian fashion imprint beyond borders by globalizing the local, Oluwaseyi Adekunle aka ‘Seyi Vodi’ would easily win the highest fashion award.

His creative prowess, eye for details and excellence is second to none.

When Seyi started, his road was indeed rough. At a point, many thought he was going to be swept off by the business tsunami and typhoon but with doggedness, consistency, and prayers there was light at the end of his tunnel. Today, his Abuja office is always filled up to the brim as customers troop in and out every second.

In a few months, Seyi Vodi will celebrate its 20th anniversary as a full-fledged fashion business conglomerate.

Sources said the Geology graduate from the University of Maiduguri is mapping out plans to make the celebration grand and probably commission his new office complex, Fashion Hub, located in the heart of Abuja. The entrance of the architectural masterpiece office complex is designed with a gigantic sewing machine which is a symbol of fashion. All the office wares were reportedly imported to give it a lovely fitting and make it a lovely ambiance for all fashion lovers. The five-story-building complex also boasts of a luxury private penthouse office with a relaxation spot and a private swimming pool for visitors.

For the Federal Commissioner representing Ogun State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Abiodun Akinlade, it’s another milestone as he turns 54 today, March 21.

Akinlade, who was a three-term member of the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2015, is a man that cannot be ignored in the political scenery of Ogun State.

With his avid drive to ensure that youths and women in Ogun State are gainfully employed and empowered, he has built a cult hero status and followership across the length and breadth of the state.

Although the Baba Adinni of Yewa land is not presently holding an elective office, but in his usual way of celebrating his birthday days , this time around he has chosen  to use the occasion of his 54  birthday to commission some infrastructural projects he personally sponsored within the Ogun West axis of the state. Some of the projects to be commissioned include, Information and Communication Technology centre at Ado-Odo; sick bay centre at Iganmode Grammar School, Ota, and school hall at Area Community High School, Owode.

Aptly described by his admirers and supporters as Baba Omo Keke for his large heart to the youths especially in Ogun West zone, Akinlade, who is a close ally of Governor Dapo Abiodun, has carved a niche for himself and his name within and outside the Gateway State rings out with a mythic quality, no wonder he earned the appellation, the Man, the Bridge and the Game Changer.

Born in 1967 in Owode-Yewa, the ever-smiling philanthropist who is the proprietor of the Gem International School, graduated from the Polytechnic Ibadan, and the University of Ado-Ekiti, where he got his Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A). He is also a recipient of an honorary doctorate degree of the University de Science, Benin Republic. Among others, he is a member of the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration and also an Associate Member of the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM).

By Olushola Rickettes

NEXT365 is a dynamic growth-based strategic event that has held every year since 2015, and Olakunle Soriyan always leaves attendees inspired, empowered with usable and transferable clarity.  This year’s recent edition was no exception.

NEXT365 is an “indaba” inspired by the important conferences held by the izinDuna of the Zulu and Xhosa people of South Africa.

This conference is like no other anywhere in the world but this year’s edition was a notch higher. As expected, the indaba featured predictions about 2021 and beyond including vital conversations around the pandemic, foresight into the energy, character, and realities of the next 30 years.

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Some of the topics discussed were “Driving the Future Post-COVID”, “Thriving Through the Chaos” and “Owners of the Future.” The speakers were Xerxes Voshmgir, Dr. Akintoye Akindele, JJ Omojuwa, Tiwa Soriyan, John Obidi, Mofoluwaso Ilevbare, Charles Otudor, among others

Over the past twenty years, Soriyan has impacted individuals, families, businesses, organisations, and governments to reach their next level of success.

By Olushola Rickettes

Through his books and seminars for the public and private sector, speaker and inspirational figure, Niyi Adesanya, has established himself in corporate and Christian circles as an in-demand resource person over the years.

While his influence on young and old Nigerians to be more productive and achieve their goals is visible for all to see, Adesanya has embarked on another surprise move. He recently announced via his social media page his decision to register with the All Peoples Congress (APC) to be a card-carrying member of a political party at his local ward in Ojodu, Lagos.

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Although it is not yet clear if he plans to seek elective office, he gave reasons for his action. He wrote: “Yesterday I joined a political party, I joined based on the quickest route to effect a change. If you can’t change it from the outside then try a different strategy, I encourage all to join because a wolf is more effective at hunting in a pack.”

By Olushola Rickettes

OLORI Ladun Sijuwade’s name might not quickly ring a bell and one will be forgiven for that. The pretty lady is one of the widows of late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade.

Olori Ladun, who has kept a low profile for years, turned 65 on Wednesday. Publisher of Ovation International, Dele Momodu, posted some of her throwback and recent photos, and some followers couldn’t help but gush over her beauty. It also brought memories of the days when she ruled the social scene.

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During her days as wife of the late Ooni of Ife, she was a permanent fixture on the social scene and dominated the celebrity social circuit with her great fashion sense for years.

Following the death of her husband, the ageless society woman took a back seat, leaving the space for younger socialites.

Oba Sijuade had five wives, including Olori Ladun. The others are Olori Morisola, Olori Odunayo, Olori Adedolapo and Olori Linda.

By Olushola Rickettes

NEWS of the love story of Daily Times Publisher, Fidelis Anosike and pretty Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, took everyone by surprise. They kept their romance private until December last year.

The lovers made what could be described as their first big public appearance recently at the movie premiere of Lafemme Anjola, a production of Rita Dominic and her business partner Mildred Okwo.

Suited in all-black, Anosike came all out to support his lady. He looked dashing and smart. Celebrity style writer, Azuka Ogujiuba, even likened him to a top American fashion designer, Tom Ford, at the event.

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Although some people struggled to take notice of Anosike as he rocked a back face mask, he was lively all through the session and was spotted taking photos with guests and friends.  The face mask, however, served as a perfect shield or way to divert attention from him.

Sources said Anosike, who is also the organiser of the Miss Nigeria pageant, is head over heels in love with the amazing 45-year-old actress and they will tie the knot soon.

Other faces spotted at the première were Mo Abudu, Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw, Shawn Faqau, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kiki Omeili, Shaffy Bello, Shan George Nonso Bassey, Femi Jacobs, Ken Erics, Mimi Onalaja, BBNaija’s Nengi and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.