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ENGR. Toyin Omotosho is a highly accomplished individual known for his expertise in engineering, education, and property management. He is widely recognized as a leading figure in Lagos and has made significant contributions to his community.

Recently, Omotosho celebrated his birthday with a thanksgiving ceremony, which showcased his gratitude for the blessings he has received in life. This event reflected his dedication to his faith and his appreciation for the opportunities he has been given.

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One of the key values Omotosho holds dear is maintaining a good reputation. He understands the importance of having a strong and respected name, which has undoubtedly contributed to his success in various fields.

One notable achievement in Omotosho’s career is the establishment of the renowned ‘Eyes On The Future School.’ This educational institution has made a significant impact in providing quality education and shaping the future of young minds.

Overall, Engr. Toyin Omotosho is a highly regarded and influential figure in Lagos. His professional accomplishments, commitment to education, and emphasis on maintaining a good name demonstrate his substantial contributions to society.

CANADA-BASED businesswoman and philanthropist, Chief Mrs. Olufunke Tawio is leaving no stone unturned to celebrate her golden jubilee in grand style. Born and raised in Lagos, the advanced nursing practitioner who has thriving businesses in Canada recently turned 50 years of age and she decided to come back home and celebrate the landmark birthday among her family and friends in Nigeria.

The high-octane celebration is scheduled for Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State and there are numerous activities lined up as part of the celebration. One of the activities is the free medical check-up and meal for the less-privileged in Abeokuta, which is being undertaken through her foundation, Selfless Soul Relief Foundation.

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Renowned for her philanthropy and contributions to society, Chief Mrs. Taiwo has her hands in numerous businesses which include Pleasant Relief Incorporated, which is a nursing and employment agency in Canada. She is also the Vice Chairman of Quality Homes AND Constructions Limited, Canada. She also chairs the board of Payless Afro International Nigeria Limited.

Chief Mrs. Olufunke Taiwo is happily married to a business magnate and a strong pillar of the Nigerian community in Canada and they are blessed with wonderful children.

On June 9, Chief Michael Akanji Sode, the Jjagunna of Itori Odo land in Abeokuta passed away in his home.

The news of the passing away of Chief Sode left top personalities, who were close to him saddened.

Notably amongst the influential Nigerians, who were deeply touched by Chief Sode’s passing include Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake of Egba land.

Those, who should know, hinted that the late Sode was one of the men after the hearts of several technocrats during his hay days.

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It was gathered that aside from his loyalty, his mastery of accounting among other qualities, stood him out from his peers and made him one of the darlings of those close to him.

On hearing of his passing away, many of his associates are said to have sent their condolences to the family and promised to stand by them in this mourning time.

In the same vein, Sode, who is royalty, has been dedicated to his bloodline in Egba, Abeokuta. It is being said that his dedication to family matters and bonding has made him an example for many of the members of Sode and extended families.

The late Sode was buried on Friday, July 7, in Abeokuta and interred in his palatial home situated in Abeokuta.

GIVE it to her; Olubukola Coker has paid her dues in the world of broadcast journalism. The fearless journalist, whose gentle mien could easily fool one, is a professional to the core.

As a presenter, reporter, and producer with Channels TV, her media trajectory across national TV stations in Nigeria has remained a blazing trail of success.

Bukola, a recipient of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism award is respected more for her audacious and fearless abilities to dig deep when many chicken out.

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With all her strength and vigour, Bukola consistently creates new frontiers while setting the pace for many of her peers.

Unknown to many, Bukola’s media career span over a decade while working with several notable media platforms ranging from the Lagos State Television, LTV, to Television Continental, TVC, and Channels where she currently does great exploits to the delight of fans that she has garnered over the years across the continent.

Aviation top shot and astute businessman, Otunba Peter Obafemi has once again given love a chance as he finds favour in the sight of his creator. Obafemi, between 1985 and 1988, owned one of the largest Western Union franchises in New Jersey; the United States of America.

He was one of the top chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, who vied for the Ekiti State’s number one job before Peter Ayodele Fayose won the ticket and subsequently became the governor of the state in 2013.

 The Great Eagle Airways Limited boss, last weekend July 1, tied the nuptial knot with his newfound love, Wuraola Chidebere Balogun at Jogor Centre in Ibadan. It was a holy matrimony built on love and affection as Obafemi alongside his family and friends performed all traditional rites for Wurola’s hand in marriage. It was a gathering of those who matter most in all facet of life as his long-time friend and ally Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Aare Dele Momodu and a host of other top guests came to support their trusted friend. Faith band never failed to serenade the audience with music as there was also a surprise performance by Afro Juju Maestro Sir Shina Peters.  

Dr. Vivian Awele Elumelu OFR is not a woman whose barrel is empty and makes the loudest of noises. She is loaded with plenty of virtues and wealth of knowledge. She has always impacted and mentored many people who today are leaders in their own fields. She is not just an accomplished woman by all standards; she stays off controversies but loves her good work to speak volumes of her.

 The stylish medical practitioner and mother of seven, is currently witnessing the seventh heaven, typical of a woman who just gave birth to a bouncing baby. Her heart is filled with joy and her mouth with praise to her creator for making her witness her 53rd birthday on June 23.

 When she turned 50 in the heat of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, she only opted to give thanks to her creator for the gift of life with her immediate family. This year, things have not changed as the woman of substance has totally stayed away from any opulence celebration.

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 The Avon Medical Practice and Chairperson of Avon HMO and Co-Founder Tony Elumelu Foundation is not typically a party or social person, silently, her impact can be felt by all sundry, most especially, those that have had come in contact with her. She is generous to a fault, and blessed with a soft and compassionate heart for humanity. She has always lived her life for people, little wonder why she has astronomically risen to her peak as a seasoned lifesaver and medical entrepreneur.

A partnership with her heartthrob, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, further threw her into the public eye. She likes to run her stuff backstage with her impact felt across the board. As she celebrated her 53rd birthday last week, many people shared in her pot full of joy.

Within the high society in Lagos and Ogun State Princess Kadijat Kuburat Adebisi Edionsere ranks high for her sartorial elegance most especially as a top fabric merchant who had long lists of clientele she was servicing during her heydays till this moment. Today she is still in business with fabric shops littered across the country with her children managing them.

 To say how popular she was, Chief Ebenezer Obey in one of his albums ‘Board Members’ sang her praises to the high heavens as the album sold multiple records and went gold. The part Obey dedicated to Princess Adebisi got her sobriquet of ‘Cash Madam’ to which she is being referred today by all sundry. It was disclosed that her fabric business was thriving excellently well and that she always had cash that banks would send their cashier to come and pick at her store. She was very wealthy and also a very generous woman who loved the downtrodden.

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 In the month of April 2023, Cash Madam clocked 88 years while still looking flawless and ravishing filled with life. Not many of her contemporaries had the grace she has. Some have gone on a sojourn of no return but for her to still remain bubbling with glittering skin looking in tune with modern fashion it’s indeed an indication that while she was younger she paid more attention to her health which is responsible for her youthful looks.

 Ahead of the annual Ojude-Oba festival today, she was bestowed with a traditional title from the Awujale of Ijebu Oba Sikiru Adetona as the Bobare of Ijebuland. At the installation ceremony, she gathered top Ijebu and Abeokuta chiefs, friends and family at the Awujale’s palace in Ijebu Ode decked in her all-white Aso-Oke where the traditional rites were performed and the Ijebu Monarch decorated her. Cash Madam was seen in an elated mood still agile digging it down on the dance floor.

Stylish Olori of Ikate Land, Olori Sekinat Aramide Elegushi was recently caught in the web of controversy recently but she has since debunked the news with the culprits apprehended.

 However, since the whole issue died down, Olori Sekinat seems to have embraced a low profile and found wanting in the public space.

Those who should know are curious about her unusual silence and disappearance from the public space and this has continued to get tongues wagging.

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 Unlike Olori Sekinat, who is an outgoing person and loves attending soirees in the company of her hubby, she seemed to have recoiled back into her cocoon.

 According to sources, she hasn’t been frequenting public events and hardly goes out. This was further confirmed by the series of events her husband attended lately without her flanking him at the event.

 Recently, at the 60th birthday celebration of the Olugbon of Ileigbon Oba Francis Alao at the Bamoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Oba Elegushi was accompanied by his gorgeous Kano-born second wife Olori Hadiza Yakassai-Elegushi while Olori Sekinat is still missing in action.

  This further arouse the curiosity of many.

 While some people say she is taking a break and rejuvenating, some say it might be a personal decision to embrace a low profile

Hard work, loyalty and diligence are three core values for the growth of anybody on earth but for Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN, he took extra effort and multi-dimensional cerebral prowess to get to where he is today. As he glides into the leagues of Sexagenarians on Wednesday June 28, the former minister has butterflies in his tummy.

 Adjudged as an active person who is also a workaholic, he has shown the trait of a great man from his formative years. Those who grew with him averred that he is a stickler for success and he also maximizes opportunity at any given time.

 His trajectory in the political space is divine.   When most of his peers were struggling, he had already set a path for greatness when he was the poster boy for the Action Congress as Governor of Lagos. With his giant strides, performance and governance style, he won the hearts of many as he became a reference point with his “no-nonsense” style.

 As Governor of Lagos, or ‘Class Captain’ as he is fondly called by his intimate friends and political associate, he ensured discipline was instilled not minding whose ox is gored.

 He single handedly became a model that won most south-west states for his party because he made sure governance was a serious business and as a trained lawyer with years of experience post-bar; he was fearless, witty, knowledgeable and armed with native intelligence. He was a total package as his indelible footprints in the history of Lagos cannot be shoved away with a wave of the hand.

 After displaying so much capacity as Governor of Lagos, President Buhari immediately absorbed the University of Benin trained lawyer as a pivotal member of his cabinet blessing him with three portfolios: Power, Works and Housing. He became the first and only minister to head such a position. When detractors were concerned that he was not going to perform, BRF outdid himself by ensuring he optimized his performance delivering from all aspects.

 As a minister, he also became the cynosure of all eyes as he made frantic efforts in ensuring his ministry never lagged behind as he facilitated the construction and rehabilitation of many roads.

 In celebration of his 60th birthday, many would have thought the enigma would be caught up in the web of the Owambe bandwagon but rather he believes all his success in life is made possible by his creator and all praises must go to him. He is not a flamboyant person who loves to throw parties in celebration. He is a vintage and modest person who believes attaining such age should not come with much noise but rather with praise. The walking encyclopedia has forever crested his name in Gold and he will remain a political model to many upcoming politicians.

Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike might have handed over to his successor but those who believe his political clout will fizzle out like a cloud of smoke without fire as predicted by naysayers are all getting the shock of their life.

 Rather than fizzle out, his political clout has continued to burn like wildfire. Instead of his political strength to nosedive, it has skyrocketed in the scheme of things as he continues to play politics and stay relevant even after leaving office.

 Mr Project, as he is fondly called, has shut his detractors up with his recent political move. Most especially those aggrieved because he led the G5 to rebel against Atiku Abubakar at the just concluded election giving way for President Bola Tinubu GCFR to win the elections. While he was in office as Governor of Rivers, he performed to his capacity, fought and won many battles – internal and external.

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 He also ensured he invited members of the opposition to commission and flag-off projects in Rivers State, which didn’t sit well with some so they took him as enemies.

 To further show his strength politically, he was one of those who supported the emergence of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and his deputy Jibrin Barau as leaders of the 10th Senate.

 While many were trying to say he had no impact in the victory, Akapabio, Barau and their team visited Wike’s house in Abuja to appreciate him for his support.

 To further cement his stronghold as a political titan and a force to be reckoned with in Nigeria, on Sunday June 18, he held a thanksgiving service and present were President of Nigeria, Senate President and Deputy to Governors and Senators and House of Reps members and Chieftains from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and the All Progressives Congress APC.

 Sources say Nyesom Wike might likely pitch his tent with the ruling party anytime soon.