Olushola Victor

IT was all fun for top actress and producer Stephanie Linus and friends as her husband pulled a surprise birthday stunt on her at Circa Restaurant, Lekki, Lagos, recently.

When she walked majestically into the decorated hall in a black dress, she was stunned as well-wishers chorused birthday songs. She couldn’t have seen it coming as she was accompanied to the venue by her husband.

Since it was an all-white themed party, the pretty woman and her hubby later changed their outfits. As she danced to “Ololufe” by Tosin Martins with her husband, it was hard not to take a glance at her gorgeous dress. It was sexy, yet mature and classy.

Kate Henshaw, in particular, added energy and positive vibes to the private dinner. She was the lead vocalist as well as dancing queen.

Other friends who dined and wined with the couple included Chief Executive Officer, Nichole By Haguanna, Aisha Augah; Chief Executive Officer, Enthyst Events, Ndidi Obioha; celebrity journalist, Azuka Ogujibuba and top fashion designer, Lanre Dasilva-Ajayi.

Stephanie, who is the sixth among Mary and Chima Okereke’s eight children, tied the knot with Idahosa in April 2012 in Paris, France, at a private wedding ceremony. The union is blessed with a son, Maxwell, born in October 2015.

Olushola Victor

THE recent winner of BBNaija Lockdown, Laycon, is still enjoying the blessings that have come with his victory. Apart from becoming youth ambassador of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun gifted him N5million and an apartment.

He has also received blessings from the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, during a visit to the palace. After saying a word of prayer to him, the Oba gave him his cup to drink from. A seat was also reserved for him on the left-hand side of the respected king who has been on the throne for 20 years.

While the ceremony was in progress, Laycon’s name was chanted by youths who were excited he came to pay homage.

During the visit to Ogun he also met former governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun.

Olushola Victor

ASIDE the giant exploits of Chief Kessington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba Ijebu, his children are also playing their roles in preserving the family’s legacies in Ogun and Nigeria.

Recently, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, bestowed upon Ladi Adebutu the prestigious title of Lisa Aje of Egbaland. Plans are in top gear to host a three-day ceremony next week in relation to the honour.

The Lisa, who lives in Iperu, Ogun State, has built quite a good portfolio for himself. At 30, he became a member of the House of Representatives representing Remo Federal Constituency. In 2007, he was appointed as Commissioner II in Ogun State and later upgraded to Commissioner I where he worked towards training and upgrading of local government officers in the Local Government Service Commission.

He is also Chief Executive Officer of JB farms – a piggery with over 23,000 pigs. His passion for agriculture led him to establish Solomon Kessington Agro-Allied Limited.

By Olushola Victor

Although the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has rubbished recent social media reports of Olori Naomi giving birth, the pregnancy rumour refuses to go away.

Director of Media to the Ooni, Mr. Moses Olafare, told Social Circuit: “All I can say is that it is fake news. We don’t know the sponsor of the fabricated story or the intent behind it but it is fake. That is all I can say for now.”

Still, claims that she is heavily pregnant further resurfaced when she was nowhere to be found at the just concluded Olojo Festival, a yearly celebration in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

As expected, the absence of the queen generated side talk even though no one could boldly throw the question to the Ooni at the festival. It was expected that Olori Naomi would be fully on ground to support and celebrate with her husband as she did at the Aje Festival held earlier in the year.

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State, who came with his entourage, used the occasion to disclose the government’s plan to build a world class museum and cultural center in the state.

For the colourful ceremony, Oyetola was accompanied by the state chairman of Osun All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Gboyega Famodun, the Chief Whip, Osun House of Assembly, Hon. Tunde Olatunji, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Obawale Adebisi, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr. Tajudeen Lawal, Commissioner for Education, Mr. Folorunso Bamisayemi, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Yemi Lawal and Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Jamiu Olawumi.

By Olushola Victor

Aside Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, there’s another Makinde who has won the heart of Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

Barrister Olumuyiwa Makinde, who is the elder brother of the governor, is head and representative of Aigbofa Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan.

The Olubadan has promoted the principal partner at Olumuyiwa Makinde & Co to

the position of Jagun Olubadan of Ibadan land, in Otun line.

Social Circuit gathered that the late Pa Olatunbosun Makinde’s children are four. Apart from the newly promoted Olumuiywa, there is a younger Omololu Makinde who is an engineer and a pastor, while the other is a businesswoman.

Governor Makinde shares a striking resemblance with his easygoing elder brother.

Olushola Victor

UNLIKE his wife, Princess Adesola Ogunwusi, Prince Ayoola Shoremekun’s name may not ring a bell due to his unassuming demeanor. But people who know him say he is a man of style.

When everyone thought the Olojo Festival was over, another party began at the palace’s poolside to celebrate Shoremekun who took Adesola as his beloved wife this year, precisely on March 8.

Although the Ooni couldn’t honour their wedding ceremony, it was a different case during his birthday celebration. After the Oba left the colourful dinner held for the grand finale of Olojo Festival, he made his way to the poolside to celebrate Shoremekun.

He spent about 30 minutes, enjoyed some fun time with the celebrant and his wife before leaving.

Olushola Victor

AS Nigeria celebrated her 60th Independence anniversary, the choir of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Rose of Sharon Parish teamed up with Timi Dakolo to make a song for the country.

It wasn’t much of a surprise when Dokolo was picked for the project as he is admired for his understanding of music and vocal range.

Produced by Philip Uzo, the new song, ‘Again, talks about Nigeria,’ reawakens hopes and dreams about the present, future and destiny of the country. With its rich distinctive vocals and lyrical content, this project has the charm to become a household reference point for Nigeria.