Assistant Inspector General of Police RTD Tunji Alapini was regarded as one of the finest police officers in the country while he was in active service. His contribution to redefining and uplifting the image of the Nigerian Police Force cannot be swept under the carpet. His persona was endearing as he remains one of the finest officers, who rose to his peak in the force with an intimidating resume. With his lanky built frame, you can never catch the Otun Oluwo Adimula of Ile-Ife unfresh. While he was in active service, he was the toast of many as he never mixed policing with pleasure.

After his retirement years ago, the Aare Akogun of Lagos has been waxing strong in health and wealth and on Monday, January 3, 2022, he celebrated his 70th birthday at a very private but classy soiree that held at the highbrow Civic center on Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The ever radiant Alapini never slowed down on his vibes as he reignited his young self, reenacting the youthful side of him by dancing vigorously like David did in the bible. The Bobadara of Egbaland didn’t fail to fete his guest as he spared no cost for his classy birthday which had an impressive attendance of the high and mighty in Nigeria.

On November 27, 2021 when the news of Charity Nchedo Maduka, Vice President of Coscharis’ demise broke, it spread around the country like a wildfire. Many personalities condoled with Cosmos Maduka, who became a widower after many years of marriage. If death had wanted money, Maduka would have offered fortunes to make sure Charity’s life was intact but when death came calling, it took Charity on a voyage of no return.

While she was alive, she touched so many lives with her grass to grace story of how she was able to stick to her husband through hard times to be able to build a business conglomerate and a family worthy of emulation. She started off as a teacher attending Teachers Training College, Nsugbe inside Anambra State between 1979 and 1981 after which she taught briefly in Anambra and in Lagos before proceeding to take a short course in catering and hotel management business. She would have celebrated her 64th birthday on January 15, 2022, sadly, her remains will be interred today, Friday, January 7, 2022.

On Monday January 3, the Maduka family hosted a very private night of tribute at their private residence in Lagos where friends and family recount their experience with the late mother of five. It was an atmosphere riddled with emotions and tears as family and friends gave a very soothing testimony about the deceased. The following day, a farewell service was organized in her honor at the Local Christain Assembly, Ebutte Metta in Lagos. On Thursday, January 6, 2022, a service of song was held at the Maduka’s residence in Nnewi, Anambra State, where people from her hometown paid tribute to the woman who has invested heavily in their welfare.

Hajiya Nana Aisha Gambo, the wife of the Nigerian Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, is an industrious woman who has been able to build a number of businesses in about two decades of relentless hard work and dedication. After conceiving Framazaz Resources in 2005, she was able to drive the company to a reputable status that now commands admiration. With a business interest in commodity supplies, construction, interior decor, Hajiya Gambo boasts as one of the major distributors with Flour Mills of Nigeria plc, and the ninth major distributor nationwide on dry foods which include Pasta (Spaghetti, Macaroni, Noodles), Semovitas, Garri, amongst others and the number one in oil and fat. A graduate of geography from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaira, she has been able to build a sustainable and well-rooted business.

Her foray into business started from her primary school days in Warri, Delta state at age seven where she learned the ABC of doing business from her mother. She has often said that her primary aim of establishing her business is not for the sake of making money but to add value and empower people, especially young men and women. With her magic wand, she took the company from nothing to cover different markets and compete with some of the biggest distributors nationwide, earning special recognition awards and accolades.

For her love for impacting her immediate environment through philanthropy, as the president of Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA), she has invested heavily in the distribution of edible items, health care, education, social development and economic empowerment of the downtrodden.

Fashion and style  connoisseur, Nkiru Anumudu, was a toast of every social function with her daring fashion statement and great poise until she became a widow. She loves to wear simple but classy clothes and she wears some of the most expensive apparels from top designers across the world. Anytime she saunters into an event, paparazzi scramble to catch and document a glimpse of her fashion statement. Though she is never relenting, she slowed down after the passing away of her heartthrob Willie Anumudu in April 2020 during the heat of the Covid-19 lockdown. When the news of the demise of her husband broke, Nkiru’s world came shattering. She was heartbroken as the death of her 68 years old fun-loving husband hit her badly.

She stayed off social functions as she had to recoil back into her cocoon in order to mourn her husband. As a sign of respect for custom and tradition, she went bald and wore black attire to show love and respect to her hubby even in demise. Gradually she returned to the public events but not fully as she attendsonly her close circle’s event.

Earlier this week on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, Nkiru was spotted at the 80th birthday of popular fabric merchant, Modupeore Asabi Sagoe which was held at the Harbour point, Lagos. Nkiru attended the function in her dancing shoes as she didn’t fail to show her dancing prowess. She looked elegant and well fitted in her outfit.

For many, celebrating birthdays is an avenue to merry and throw the best of parties, call family members, friends, and associates under one roof and serenade them with the best of meals and high-cost drinks. But for this humanitarian, Mrs. Tokunbo Ajila Jakande, birthdays mean something different to her. The society woman, who goes by the sobriquet TAJ, celebrated her 50th birthday without throwing a soiree or a shindig. Rather, she opted to touch the lives of people within her local community at Ado ward I, Egbira Igimokoko farm settlement, and Aba Egbaira in Ekiti State by lighting up the communities with LED solar lights. The people of Egbira Igimokoko were in tears after witnessing a landslide change with the donation of LED solar lights.

In celebrating her golden jubilee, the TAJ Children Foundation boss gave out reflective jackets to motorcyclists and also sponsored the fueling of 200 motorcycles, distributed umbrellas to hundreds of small scale business owners across Ado Ekiti, gave cash to many elderly in the state through her scheme ” Owo Arugbo” to support them. TAJ also donated cash and 250 plastic kettles to 5 mosques. To crown her birthday celebration, she visited Mosadoluwa motherless babies home where she gave out food items and other utility items for the upkeep of kids. Interestingly, TAJ didn’t become a philanthropist overnight, she has since been supporting her communities and the needy in the last five years without recourse to claiming or vying for a political seat – at least not for now.

For Chief Ayiri Emami, his bag of controversy never runs dry. Lately, he has been enmeshed in some controversial issues for his stiff opposition to the crowning of the Olu of Warri; Olu Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko—the Ogiame Atuwatse III. Ayiri was of the opinion that things should be done in line with the customs and tradition and that led to his faceoff to the newly crowned Olu. This and many more we further gathered led to his demotion as the traditional prime minister Ologbotshere of Warri Kingdom by the Olu of Warri.

When the Olu announced the demotion of Ayiri as Ologbotshere, many kicked against it while some disclosed that the King is right in his actions and pronouncement remains the authority. To the Warri oil and gas billionaire, Olu’s pronouncement didn’t hold water as he still addresses himself as the traditional prime minister and attends functions within and outside the kingdom in his usual regal manner. Despite being at loggerheads with the youthful Olu of Warri, Ayiri has remained unperturbed as he currently carries out his official duty as the Ologbotshere. Sources gathered that his controversial dethronement has caused serious issues within the kingdom as some factions who are loyal to Ayiri, declare that the Ologbotshere is not an honorary title and cannot be reversed by the Olu. “Ologbotshere is a family title, not an honorary title so the Olu cannot strip Chief Ayiri of his ancestral title.”

In celebration of the yuletide period, the generous money bag traveled to his hometown in Oboghoro Community in Warri North Local Government where he was warmly received by his people with resounding songs and drums. He also threw a Christmas party concert where entertainers that include Patoranking, Victor AD, Daddy Showkey, Nengi, Liquorose, and a host of others, thrilled guests.

Seun Fakorede, the honourable commissioner for youth and sports in Oyo State, is currently living up to expectation by shattering the stereotype tailored around youth in governance on youthful exuberance and juvenile delinquencies. After his appointment as one of the youngest commissioners in the history of Nigeria at age 27, he has shown that age is just a number but the ability to deliver excellently well matters. Those in the know within Oyo State agreed that Fakorede is a right peg in a right hole who is well-loved among his peers owing to his background, resume, and repertoire of knowledge.

As we speak, those who kicked vehemently against his principal’s choice of appointing him are currently hailing him for his foresight as Fakorede’s giant strides in harnessing and bringing out strong potential among the youth with sports in Oyo state is currently yielding positive results. The trained civil engineer and graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife is currently one of the most functional commissioners, hence, his reappointment. Under his supervision, the Shooting Star FC was promoted to top-flight Nigerian league as he ensured prompt payment of salaries and other entitlement of players and other staff to encourage sporting activities. As if that was not enough, with the approval of his principal, he monitored the rehabilitation and renovation of the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba.

Cosmopolitan businessman and philanthropist Obinna Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana has become a recurring face on the Nigerian hospitality scene with a chain of businesses littered across the country. With his Cubana Group having an interest in hospitality, real estate, oil and gas, and event, Obi Cubana has conquered the business world and is currently reaping bountifully with a wide smile on his face.

For him, 2021 has been a variant of a sweet and sour experience but he is of the opinion that regardless of any situation you find yourself in, you must stand firm and give thanks to the supreme being. The political science graduate of the University of Nigeria Nsukka has remained strong and resilient, navigating through the heavy tides like a skilled sailor coming out victorious.

This yuletide, he was said to have quietly reached out to the needy by distributing food items, cash, and other things for the celebration of Christmas. He also gave all his staff bags of rice, oil, chickens, and other edible items. He was said to have given them a Christmas add-on aside salaries in appreciation and motivation for the good work.

Misunderstood is the best word that aptly describes fashion connoisseur and stylist, Toyin Lawani, the head honcho of Tiannah Empire. Apart from many controversies hovering around her, she has a very endearing and affable personality. For those that have had the opportunity to meet her, some say she is a creative weirdo but to her, doing things differently and getting a super satisfying result is what stands her out from the crowd. The multi-talented mother of two loves to live her life to the fullest not minding snide remarks or sheer criticism from naysayers. She believes life comes with freedom of expression and exploring many things. For her, fashion is the only way her innate ability can be projected. This has helped her stay afloat in the fashion business with impeccable and jaw-dropping designs with local and international clienteles to her credit.

The experiences she has garnered in her formative years have helped shape her to become a successful businesswoman. She is a workaholic and generous to a fault. Those close to her averred that one thing she loathes is the sight of anyone in distress as she is always ready to help without blinking an eye. With her fashion imprint, she has redefined the fashion business with lofty designs that are mind-blowing. One of her works that got many marveled at her creative prowess was an attire she created for actress Iyabo Ojo on her mother’s one-year remembrance soiree.

The well-knitted alluring tomato red beaded free-flowing gown created a conversation on social media. Many commended Toyin’s muse for bringing to life the unique design using African beads and patterns. It’s an infusion of African fashion with the Western pop culture which makes it stand out.