Category: Society

PRINCE Aderopo Ogunwusi, father of Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, recently celebrated his 35th wedding anniversary.

The prince’s wedding anniversary is coming days after his wife turned 60. Though the family opted for a close-knit family celebration as a result of the spread of COVID-19, daughters and sons of the prince used the opportunity to celebrate their parents’ union.

The retired broadcaster once said out of his seven children with his wife, the Ooni is the only one that came to the world at that particular time.

IN honour of one of Africa’s great leaders, Balogun and Baba Adini of Yorubas in Ghana, Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Vanderpuije has urged youths to embrace and aspire to the kind of peace legacy left behind by former South African President Nelson Mandela.

Speaking at an event hosted by the International Association of Student for Youth and Peace in Ghana, Vanderpuije said to be focused on the youths is to genuinely focus on the truth.

He said: “Our hope is for resetting our continent and peace-building for a better world. Peace is about the absence of all forms of discrimination from gender, race, ethnicity, and religious persuasion.

Peace is about good and relevant education for our children and access to proper medical attention and health facilities. Peace is about justice, democracy, prosperity and the pursuit for happiness.”

The IAYSP is a youth affiliate of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) which was established as a youth-focused NGO to empower youths and students to become global citizens of peace through character education and peace projects through sustainable development goals.

THE Lagos and Osun social circuit is incomplete without the presence of two of Ife princesses, Adesola Ogunwusi – Shoremekun and Adebimpe Ogunwusi-Daudu.

The sisters share quite some traits that include but not limited to gaiety and happy demeanours.

The sisters to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, have been regarded as two of the few who continue to light up the social scene with their presence.

Interestingly, both Princess Adesola and Princess Adebimpe had been a recurring decimal on the social scene even before the emergence of their brother as the paramount ruler of the Ife kingdom.

Another trait which the sisters have become synonymous with is their philanthropy.

The twosome are known to have consistently wiped away tears away from the faces of friends and associates in times of need.

Another interesting fact about the sisters is their bond.

They are mostly seen together and don’t shy away from showering praises on each other – especially on their birthdays and wedding anniversaries.

FRANK Okamigbo was a popular nightlife celebrity for several years before he decided to refocus after a decade in the business.

Popularly referred to as Frank Papas, the upwardly mobile graduate of the University of Lagos rose to national recognition as a stakeholder in the nightclub business.

His last gig was The Place nightclub by Papas in Lekki – a nightclub he ran in partnership with the management of The Place.

Frank has since refocused to concentrate his energy on real estate. He has been transacting business with the name Papas Properties but embraced a low profile.

Recently, a source hinted that the real estate arm of his business has been the focus while his eyes are still very much on the ball regarding the nightlife business.

He is equally said to be working on a project which he intends to use in relaunching himself in the nightlife business.

GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Education, Tokunbo Phillip Wahab, is one man who shies away from public attention despite his political inclination.

Wahab, who also holds the position of a Managing Partner at Wall and Ace legal firm, will readily avoid any reason to be in the spotlight except on occasions when he can’t avoid it.

Aside from the obvious that he’s not new to politics – his mother was a strong politician who held sway as women leader for late Chief M. K. O. Abiola’s presidential campaign.

He has made a remarkable impact at his duty post, where many had thought he would not be really at home, given his background.

Among others he’s instrumental to the online teaching aids for out-of-school students in Lagos State.

A brilliant mind and fine gentleman, Wahab can only be spotted in the company of his close allies or his home nestled somewhere on Lagos Island.

EVER since singer Teni Makanaki stormed the music scene, many have wanted to associate with her.

Few days ago, Teni was spotted at the home of billionaire Prince Ned Nwoko and spent some fun time with the lawyer and his family.

After playing with the children in the pool, she had breakfast with the family.

Social Circuit gathered Teni is working closely with Regina Daniels’ husband on the eradication of malaria in Africa.

Our sources say there are plans to release a song to create awareness and give orientation on how to end the deadly disease in Africa.

Olushola Victor

WITH the success recorded by Guaranty Trust Bank under his watch, Segun Agbaje can proudly say he is fulfilled as a professional and take a rest. But he is still young and vibrant. It will be a great shock if he decides to take a rest after his tenure as Managing Director of the bank ends next year.

PepsiCo has appointed him as a Board Member.

Agbaje 56, will join the Board and Audit Committee effective July 15.

No doubt, he has given a lot to GTBank in nine years as Managing Director. At present, the bank boasts of an annual profit of N196.85 billion, staff strength of more than 12,000 and 231 branches.

But due to the bank’s and CBN’s policy, he is expected to exit the position in 2021. Agbaje was appointed Acting Managing Director in April 2011, and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer on June 22, 2011.

With over 19 years in investment and international banking, the alumnus of Harvard Business School has enough in his locker to set up new initiatives. He has also built enough credibility and contacts if he decides to venture into politics.