Category: Society

Subulola Fashina is a very amiable and successful Nigerian woman in the US putting Nigeria on the world map. She is one woman who has no airs around her yet willing to lend a shoulder to anyone to lean on in times of despair.

The fashionable mother of three, who runs Exquisite Touch Events in Chicago, has been identified as one woman who is committed to the service of humanity. For her contributions towards the growth of the society, she will be honored with a traditional chieftaincy title as the Yeye Bobajiroro of Ota- Awori kingdom by Olota of Ota, His Imperial Majesty, Prof Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege.

It was disclosed that at the moment,  the installation, which is scheduled for December 16, 2021, is the thought dominating the mind of the flying society lady. A source further confirmed that the event is already generating some buzz among Nigerian elites. The best party planners have been contracted, while some fashion designers have also been engaged by beautiful Fashina who is leaving no stone unrolled to make her installation grand as she is sparing no costs to fete all invited guests that day.

The ancient town of Ota is expected to welcome top political officials, captains of industries and socialites, who will move in their large numbers to celebrate with the stylish woman of substance. Fashina is a graduate of Healthcare Management and Hospitality Management from Triton College, Illinois, who has worked with United Bank for Africa before relocating to the US over two decades ago. She also attended Triton College, River Grove Illinois Computer Science, Westwood College, among other institutions. Apart from being a serial entrepreneur, she has worked in several organizations including the University of Chicago Hospital, Bolingbrook Women’s Clinic, Athletico Physical Therapy and others.

Any time Ooni of Ife HIM Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi saunters into any function, his presence speaks volumes. Apart from his built, graceful gait, royal buzz from his entourage, his generosity speaks more volume of his endearing persona. He gives like it’s running out of fashion. Some even tagged him a ‘Dangerous Giver’. Sources close to him averred that at every given opportunity, ‘Kabiyesi is ready to give his all just to make sure he puts a smile on the faces of people around him. He sees wealth as God-given and the better part of it must be used to serve humanity.”

 The affable and youthful monarch, who was recently endowed with an Honorary Doctorate Degree at the last convocation ceremony at the Afe Babalola University, Ekiti, has thrown his palace doors open to all and sundry since his ascension to the throne.

 As part of his agenda, Ooni has engaged in the repatriation of young ladies who were lured, trafficked and sold into modern-day slavery in search of greener pastures in the Middle East and African countries. Ojaja II single-handedly funded the return of over 50 girls who are victims of human trafficking back to Nigeria. Apart from that he also partnered with Mrs. Kehinde Adelaja Okoroafor of MakeMeeElegant Foundation and Olapeju Oke of HopeForSure Foundation to give them a new lifeline by empowering them with skills, equipment and startup funds for a new life. During the one-week empowerment session organised for the victims weeks ago, the Ooni in his usual magnanimous nature, adopted the ladies and their children and also gave them a million Naira each. He further melt hearts when he announced a pledge of N20 million for a movie project on the ills of human trafficking. The touching stories of the returnee would be adopted and redefined into a movie script that would be shown in cinemas across the country. The movie project will feature prominent actors in the industry alongside the girls. A close source disclosed that proceeds made from the movie can be used to better the lives of the girls and also used to repatriate more girls who are willing to return home and start a new life.  By the first quarter of next year, the movie should be at the editing stage.

In the country today, Colonel Sanni Bello remains one of the most powerful and influential men. He is blessed with an immeasurable wealth of knowledge and also a respected elders statesman, who hails from Kotangora in Niger State. His son, Abubakar Bello, is the current Governor of Niger State. He was the military administrator of Kano State during the military era. Baban Kotangora as he is fondly called is not relenting in his oars as he is waxing stronger daily full of life.

The ADC to the former Nigerian Military Head of State Major General Aguyi Ironsi, retired from the Nigerian army on August 22, 1979, and was appointed the chairman board of Continental Merchant Bank in 1982. He held other prominent positions, some of which include chairman of Niger State NYSC and chairman Nigeria Table Tennis Federation which led the 1983 commonwealth and world championship team to Brazil. Again in 1984, he was appointed the ambassador of Nigeria to Zimbabwe during the then General Muhammadu Buhari’s military regime. His impact in service lasted until 1986 when he resigned. Subsequently, he was appointed to the boards of Niger State Polytechnic, Law Union & Rock Insurance Company Ltd, Niger State Science Schools, MTN Nigeria Limited, Mainstream Energy Solutions, Globe-Reinsurance, and Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company. To top the list, he also serves as the proprietor of Mustafa Comprehensive School and Sani Bello vocational training centre. His highly cerebral nature gave birth to the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) policy he introduced while chairing several banks. This initiative helped banks easily detect fraudulent and criminal activities carried out by their customers.

On November 27, the generous money bag celebrated his 79th birthday with no fanfare. He is the type that does not believe in elaborate birthday celebrations but believes in reaching out to the needy.  In celebration of his 79th birthday, He offered prayers to God in the company of his friends, children and grandchildren. He made sure orphanages and motherless baby homes in Kotangora benefited from his milk of kindness as he doled out cash and food. Sources disclosed that when he turns 80 next year, it’s going to be a grand celebration as plans are already ongoing to make it a memorable one.

Youthful speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin was the toast of many top beautiful spinsters in Oyo State and Lagos axis until he announced his relationship and nuptial journey with Olamidun Majekodunmi. The speaker’s beautiful fiance hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State, and revealing her to the world was a relief that the ladies’ man is finally quitting the leagues of eligible bachelors. Some are glad that it was going to be a mother of all soiree as the family of the bride is also a prominent family in Abeokuta as no stone will be left unrolled in making the birthday a memorable one.

Despite keeping their love tale out of the media for a while, sources disclosed that the mother of the bride, Honourable Justice Tokunbo Majekodunmi, who is a former Chief Justice in Oyo State, and the groom’s mother, Chief Mrs. Justina Iyabode Ogundoyin, have been close friends of many years. With this in the know, many have tagged the upcoming wedding as ‘Party of the year.’ Those in know say it would be a display of grand opulence, wealth, affluence, power, and sartorial elegance. The engagement cum traditional marriage will hold on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the UI International Conference Centre while the white wedding and reception will take place on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the All saint Anglican Church Bodija, Ibadan with a reception at the prestigious  Polo Club, Eleyele, Ibadan.

Father of the bride Dr. Femi Majekodunmi, the Baagbile of Egbaland is currently ensuring the ceremony record a huge success as he has promised to make it so memorable that it will linger on in the minds of attendees for many years to come. The red and gold colours invitation cards are already in circulation among family members, close friends of the couple, celebrities, business tycoons, politicians and high net-worth individuals who will be shutting down the city of Ibadan.

Former Chairmanship aspirant, Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, Hon Babatunde Okeyomi, is not only known as a politician in his area where he is popular for his political activities. He is also known for his large heart there and beyond.

Through his group, the Change Agent Foundation International (CAFI), Okeyomi has touched many lives by provided succour to many people, making many to wonder if still needed to be in partisan politics before he could effectively serve the people since many politicians do not do up to half of what he is doing.

He said: “We have a lot of programmes for the less privileged across Nigeria that I support on my own. For example, we have given scholarships to thousands of students in tertiary institutions. We have empowered widows and artisans with grinding machines and tools.’’

This is a tip of the iceberg for the humanitarianism of the man who said he was motivated by his prayer to God to bless him and he, in return, would bless people. What is more, this son of a church founder and husband of a pastor who celebrated his birthday recently, is also a strong Christian who believes God is better served through the art of giving.

Ever since her nuptials to highly cerebral politician, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Nonye Soludo has been the proverbial swizz knife playing a pivotal role in their union.

While the ex-governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN was away on national duty, Nonye consistently stood in like the rock of Gibraltar to support her husband where need be. Those close to her averred that she has a very humble and meek personality. Apart from the fact that she likes to operate behind the scene, she shies away from grabbing undue attention in the media space. When her husband was contesting for Governor of Anambra State, the Isuofia – Aguta LGA-born incoming first lady had no choice but to be the cynosure of all eyes as she stood with her hubby throughout the campaign process while giving him moral and emotional support.

The mother of 6 was said to have predicted her husband’s victory long ago. She had confidently told those who cared to listen that the Economics Professor will one day govern Anambra state. The dream never took so long to actualize as her husband was declared winner of the just concluded Anambra guber election under the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA. He will assume office to take over affairs of the state from the incumbent Wilie Obiano. The refined incoming first lady had a quite intimidating resume as she graduated from the University of Nigeria Nsukka Enugu State with a degree in Computer Science between 1995 before she proceeded to the ‘University of Westminster, London for her 2nd degree, a Masters in Accounting and Finance in 2006. She is the Founder of Charles Frances Properties,  a UK-based real estate business launched in 2016. Source disclosed that before the elections, Nonye has come across as one with a very great personality, sense of humor, affable, accessible, caring, observant and a good heart.

Highly respected Owo Chief Otunba Oyewole Fasawe is not just your regular socialite. He was a beautiful bride during ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s reign. He was a member of the kitchen cabinet, who made things happen in the government. He was so influential that he always had the audience of the President, who was his best friend. He knew the then Vice President Atiku Abubakar during his days as a clearing and forwarding agent at the Apapa port.  When the government came into power in 1999, he became a powerful force to reckon with.

At a point he had a fall out with Obasanjo over his constant romance with Atiku Abubakar after so much wading in from close friends and family members, the duo sheath their swords and embraced peace. He also played a pivotal in brokering peace between Obasanjo and Atiku which led to Obasanjo endorsing Atiku at the heat to the 2019 general elections.

On Monday, November 15, 2021, Otunba celebrated his birthday but he just wanted a very quiet celebration until his friends and associate threw a very surprise soiree for him at the Marriot Hotel in Ikeja. When the birthday boy sauntered into the event hall, he was thrown into a rousing surprise as he was accosted with homages and greeting laced with birthday songs. The super elated Otunba Fasawe was prepared as he also danced gracefully with thanks and gratitude to God for a good life.