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  • Dan Iwuanyanwu is a proud father

    Dan Iwuanyanwu is a proud father

    It’s the joy of every parent to see their children do well.

    When these children make the right choice, every parent is excited by celebrating them to the high heavens.

    This is the case of politician and businessman Chief Dan Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, whose daughter, Adline Onyiyechi, made him proud when she walked down the aisle with Chinemerem Justus Onyenegecha in Amuzu, Amaimo Local Government, Imo State.

    The ceremony had the trappings of the who-is-who in Imo State as it was a sight of opulence mixed with traditional aesthetics. The bride’s father spared no cost in ensuring her daughter was also celebrated.

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    From the traditional attire to the expensive decoration by United Kingdom events to the alluring colours, endless supply of high-cost drinks and array of local and continental dishes, the nuptial is rated one of the biggest in Imo.

    The former National Chairman of the Labour Party ensured that those who attended were treated to the best.

    Iwuanyanwu advised his daughter to respect her hubby and ensure a smooth home.

    The businessman couldn’t hide his emotions when it further dawned on him that his lovely daughter is now a woman and someone’s wife.

  • When Innoson’s, Nero’s children tied nuptial knot

    When Innoson’s, Nero’s children tied nuptial knot

    Last weekend in Nanka, Anambra State, it was a gathering of billionaires, and business moguls as Chairman of Innoson Motors, Dr. Innocent Chukwuma and Chairman of Nero Pharmaceuticals, Chief Poly Emenike, united as a big family.

    The billionaires’son, Obinna Chukwuma and daughter Nkiru Emenike exchanged marital vows. Despite the insecurity in the Southeast, the two billionaires defied all odds to give their children one of the most memorable weddings in town.

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    The duo refused to spare any cost in ensuring they made the union a special one as they ensured all sundry who attended had the very best of time.

    Guests will not forget in a hurry they treatment they received as it was a battle of spending.

    The groom, who is an Executive Director at Innoson Motors, was said to have met his bride way back during their formative years and finally settled to walk down the aisle with her after several years of courting.

    The father of the bride, we gathered, is a sports lover who built the Neros Stadium in his hometown to promote homegrown sports and also deals in health and pharmaceutical products across the country.

  • Irukera’s reward for hard work

    Irukera’s reward for hard work

    Babatunde Irukera is a man of honour and valour, who is passionate about Nigeria. His giant strides and work ethic have put him in the cynosure of all eyes as a man who is ready to take Nigeria to the next level.

    He has been able to proffer numerous solutions and resolutions at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), where he holds sway as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

    With his leadership, Irukera is gaining the confidence of consumers who are not satisfied with the quality of services dished out by service providers across the country.

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    When the Kogi State-born administrator came on board, the agency formerly known to be a paper tiger, has today redirected its resources by living up to its primary assignment, creating fairness, regulatory stability, healthy competition and consumer protection by sanitising the marketplace and holding service providers by their jugular to meet the expectation of customers. With backlogs of petitions from Nigerians over certain service providers, Irukera treated everyone with fairness using his background as a seasoned lawyer to get a satisfying resolution. The once moribund government agency is now a delight to many Nigerians and also restored confidence that is putting service providers on their feet on the need to make Nigerian satisfaction a top priority. 

    With his dedication, hard work and resilience, the Obafemi Awolowo University graduate of Law has continued to keep the fire burning. This has recently got the agency many accolades and laurels at home and abroad.

    Recently, the agency was awarded by Leadership Newspaper as Government Agency of the Year, the Brands Journalist Association of Nigeria BJAN also awarded them as Regulator of the Year and Daily Trust Newspaper awarded them Government Agency of the Year.

    Irukera is not relenting as he is set to intensify his efforts in the new year to make brands accountable to their customers.

  • Florence Ita-Giwa retires?

    Florence Ita-Giwa retires?

    Senator Florence Ita-Giwa is indeed a golden fish that has no hiding place in the water. Thanks to her ravishing beauty, confidence, aura and elegance, which glooms anytime she saunters into a public function.

    During her heydays, she was a delight to many as she brought glamour to any events she appeared in. Her fashion acumen and her graceful gait get the paparazzi cameras shuttering as many of them scamper to catch a glimpse of her fashion statement sometimes in the company of her fashionista friend Sisi Abba Folawiyo.

    Although she has gradually been recoiling into her cocoon because of age, the septuagenarian and former Special Adviser to former president Olusegun Obasanjo, has refused to let her guard down as she still attends events of high profile and socialises.

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    Lately, we have not heard much about Mama Bakassi, as she is fondly called, as she did not attend many events. Many who are her admirers have constantly asked the question where she is but the answer seems not coming.

    According to sources, the philanthropist has just slowed down on making public appearances as she is shuttling between Lagos and Calabar and most times Lebanon, where she makes her lovely outfit. She also visits her upscale ‘Echos of Calabar’ restaurant or she is in her Banana Island apartment. Those who think she will retire very soon are making a big mistake as we gathered that she has not retired but just slowing things down to return like she never left.

  • Iyorchia Ayu plans big for daughter

    Iyorchia Ayu plans big for daughter

    Erstwhile Senate President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu has been a political giant since his foray into the murky waters of politics over four decades ago.

    He has maintained his political career for years as a senator, a minister under the late General Sanni Abacha and President Olusegun Obasanjo before his unceremonious exit as chairman of PDP.

    The Gboko, Benue indigene and politician held sway as chairman of the PDP but was forced to leave after several outcries by the Integrity Group led by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, over his partisanship during the PDP presidential primaries.

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    Amid several calls for his resignation, the PDP lost the election, which was a yardstick for his resignation, as he was suspended from his ward level which automatically made him relinquish his position as chairman before an interim caretaker committee was appointed to keep affairs of the party running.

    Away from his political career, the third republic senate president and academician has since recoiled into his shell, keeping away from politics to face other personal stuff.

    On January 9, 2024, Ayu will be giving out the hand of his daughter Wanger Mbalumun in marriage  to Oluwagbotemi Olugbenga. Also, on January 13, a white wedding hold in Abuja with a  reception where his expected to host  serving governors, former governors, political gladiators, captains of industries and top socialites.

    Sources say he has sent invitation letters to his friends in and outside his party and preparations are in full gear ahead of his big day.

    This will be his first event after celebrating his 70th birthday. 

  • Kola Karim assumes new role

    Kola Karim assumes new role

    Kola Karim, a shipping magnate and the stupendously wealthy boss of Shoreline Natural Resources, is a man of many parts with a rich story that will motivate upcoming entrepreneurs on business success.

    Karim’s memoirs will certainly be an inspiration to aspiring businessmen and compelling textual material for humanity. If you are in doubt, the story of his steady rise in the sector as one of the biggest players proves that he was born under the proverbial lucky star.

    But close sources hinted that he is not in a hurry to release his memoirs for public consumption because he believes he is still an evolving phenomenon.

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    However, the Polo buff, who sits atop other conglomerates as Chairman, Costain (West Africa) Plc, Nigerian Ropes Plc, serves as a Director in seven other companies, including Shoreline Power Company Limited, Shoreline Energy International Limited, Ecobank Nigeria Plc, Schlumberger Testing & Production Services Nigeria Limited, Trans Amadi Facilities Limited, and Grange, will have more than one reason to be joyous, apart from the grace to survive the mysteries of the days and nights in the past year.

    The Agbaoye of Ibadan land is not relenting as he is pulling all strings and firing from all cylinders to solidify his business acumen. With his intelligence and enthusiasm for business success, he was recently appointed as Chairman Advisory Board of British American Tobacco Nigeria.

    To celebrate the great feat, the billionaire businessman hosted his friends and family members to a special evening cocktail at the highbrow Sky Restaurant where he feted his guests.

  • Gumsu Sanni-Abacha moves on

    Gumsu Sanni-Abacha moves on

    What the nuptial vow between one-time love birds Gumsu Sanni-Abacha and  Yobe State Governor; Mai Mala Buni has crashed is not a new story.

    In fact, she made the announcement via a statement on a social media platform where she disclosed that she is no longer bound by nuptial vow with the Yobe State Governor due to irreconcilable differences between them.

    It was gathered that the union of over two years broke as both parties agreed to handle it maturely not making a fuss about it or generating media buzz so they quietly went their separate ways.

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    Gumsu seems to have picked up the pieces of her heart and moved on with her life in quest for happiness and her mental health as she has declined to speak on the real cause the union hit the rock.

    A few years ago, the daughter of the former Military Head of State, General Sanni Abacha, broke up from her first marriage to Cameroon-born billionaire husband Bayero Fadil after 20 years of nuptial bliss.

    Away from all the crashed marriage, sources said she now spends more time with her children and family in a bid to get over the thought as a result of the marriage crash.

    She has promised to continue to love, enjoy and pamper herself by globe-trotting till she is ready to give love a chance again.

  • Allen Onyema’s consistency

    Allen Onyema’s consistency

    Aviation top shot and head honcho of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema has not stopped making his mark in all facets of life.

    Onyema believes you can break boundaries and that you should not restrict your limit, the reason for turning things around in the aviation section and getting the moniker ‘the Aviation game- changer-.

    Since his foray into the aviation business 10 years ago, the lawyer has recorded a landmark by flying the nation high with pride across the skyline around the world providing domestic and international services with uncommon experience. He has become the beautiful bride that ambassadors have been lobbying to open the route of their country and Nigeria to create a trade and commodity exchange path for development.

    He has done this with much gusto while also speaking on how the Nigeria aviation can further develop to tap into the enormous opportunities that lie within it.

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    As the year comes to an end, Onyema is finishing strong as he has witnessed unprecedented success all year long. And despite some hard times he faced, he remained steadfast with several awards and accolades to his credit.

    Regardless of the issues that confronted Onyema in his business in his quest to open more foreign routes, Onyema has remained consistent and has put in effort to ensure his dreams are realised.

    Nigerians were also excited when it was announced that Air Peace will be flying from Nigeria to the United Kingdom which would be fully operational by the first quarter of next year.

    Onyema has remained committed to putting Nigeria on the world map flying the country’s flag high and also contributing his quota via philanthropy.

    The airline was also rewarded by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Osubi Airport with a safety performance award for the best safety-compliant airline, a testament to the airline’s adherence to safety practices.  

  • Taiwo Afolabi’s proud moment

    Taiwo Afolabi’s proud moment

    Mr. Taiwo Afolabi is in a league of his own with his hands in many pies of business from hospitality, aviation, logistics, freight and forwarding, real estate, oil and gas, among others.

    He has set a standard for himself that he does not do things in half measure. Anything he ventures into turns into gold as he is a man known for his impeccable and distinct ideas, who brings out sparkling diamonds from their raw form.

    Despite being a disciplinarian, the head honcho of SIFAX Group is a man loved by many for his benevolence, care for everyone around him and his brilliance. This also rubbed off on his children as he has instilled discipline and hard work into them which is a strong virtue that is making them thrive in their various fields.

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    On December 14 at the Palms Shopping Mall in Lekki, Lagos, one of his sons Damilola Afolabi, who is popularly known as L.A.X. shut down the big event place for his maiden ‘No Bad Vibes with LAX’ event where he had his first headlined show.

    The Marriott Hotel boss was also in attendance with his friends and associates, who came to witness the event.

    When Afolabi’s son got on the stage, the crowd cheered him with a massive roar and the moment was an absolute emotional one for the shrewd businessman.

    L.A.X. also announced that his parents were also in attendance, which further made him more emotional and a proud father because his dream has always been his children surpassing him in any of their fields.  

  • Godswill Akpabio’s grateful heart

    Godswill Akpabio’s grateful heart

    Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio is always concerned about the development of his people while contributing his quota to nation development.

    Former commissioner, governor, minister, senator to Senate President, the positions came to him without hassle. He has always gotten things based on merit and sheer luck with dint of hard work, more reason he has been a performer whose track record and indelible footprint cannot be overlooked.

    While as Governor of Akwa-Ibom, he initiated massive development in infrastructure renewal. He ensured the development of social amenities, education, tourism, and empowerment among others.

    All he invested in years ago is what he is leveraging today which has placed him on a high pedestal putting Akwa-Ibom as one of the most developed states in Nigeria after the return to democracy.

    During the run-up to the election as Senate President despite several hurdles; he emerged victorious. Despite sheer criticisms from all corners he has remained unperturbed and has made adjustments and corrections which makes him a listening leader. As senate president, he believes that any issues that are of the interest of Nigerians should not be left unattended to.

    Last weekend, December 9, the former Niger Delta Minister celebrated his 61st birthday and he was given a rousing welcome at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

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    A mammoth crowd cheered him and celebrated with him on the glorious day. Despite the state being governed by an opposition party, Akpabio has managed not to heat up the polity.

    Rather he has played a healthy and fact-based opposition politics in the state. To show that the state appreciated his good works and legacy, he was welcomed like a king with loud noise renting the air as he gave God the glory of preserving his life and making him assume the highly exalted position as the president of the senate. After that, he also held a banquet in his country home in Uyo, where he hosted his friends, colleagues and associates. It was a beautiful ambience prepared and planned by his beautiful wife Ekaette Akpabio who added a touch of elegance, panache and allure to the decorations.