DELECTABLE Laide Lanre-Badmus, one of the few upwardly mobile youthful babes in Oyo State is currently radiating with peace at 40.

Laide, a woman with a very pleasant demeanour and charming character, commands love and attention anywhere she goes.

Asides her beauty, LLB, as she’s fondly referred to in social circles, is highly resourceful, business-oriented and sociable.

The CEO of Alice Unique Multi-Venture was in her utmost gay mood, as she received encomium and accolades from friends, business, and political associates from all divides, who dazzled her with words of encouragement as she clocked 40.

The lifestyle consultant and big player in the interior decor sector, also doubles as a lawyer, a grassroots politician and philanthropist.

To her credit, LLB has empowered and still empowering several widows and aged people, while dashing out scholarships to underprivileged children.

Irrepressible LLB, who holds an LLB in law and a BSc in Politics & International Relations, currently runs a not-for-profit organisation on women empowerment.

THE name Sola Fajobi certainly rings a bell amongst top corporate heads and lead content providers across Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone.

The upwardly mobile CEO of Digital Interactive Media will be adding another year come Sunday, August 1, 2021 and he is said to be planning to unfold his big plans afterwards.

A source close to the DIM boss disclosed that Fajobi, who has embraced a low profile since the advent of COVID-19, has been busy with some moves after he announced a restructuring of his business model in 2020.

Fajobi, it was gathered, is planning to stage a comeback to the nightlife on a big scale before the end of the year.

When cornered recently, Fajobi denied any idea of the rumour but admitted he’s certainly working on a new project aside other projects under his coy.

The Ogbomoso indigene, who runs a mall and lounge in Oyo State, has also been hobnobbing with top politicians, having been spotted in the company of some All Progressive Congress stalwarts in Bourdillon, Ikoyi, and Oyo State at different times.

Fajobi became a household name after creating award-winning TV formats that include ‘The Next Movie Star’ and ‘Supermum’ amongst others.

ON Thursday, July 29, the death of popular Lagos-based socialite and monarch, Buhari Oloto, was announced.

The late Oloto, who was the Oba of Iguruland, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos, joined his ancestors at the age of 80 after a brief illness at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja.

Oba Oloto, popularly known as Buhari Oloto or Abu Oloto, was a popular figure in the Lagos social scene for over 40 years.

Oloto commanded respect amongst partygoers and society big wigs, as he was a regular face at high society soirees and occasions.

Known as a generous moneybag, Fuji singers like Maiyegun Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, Saheed Osupa, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Adewale Ayuba, and late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, enjoyed from the late society figure’s largesse.

Already, condolences have been pouring in for the Oloto family while plans have begun for a befitting burial ceremony for the late society bigwig.

THE joy of every mother is to see the fruit of their womb grow and prosper. Senator Florence Ita-Giwa’s joy knew no bounds as her daughter, Koko Obioha, turned 30 recently.

A dinner party was held at the Sky Bar, Eko Hotel & Suites, and the 75-year-old politician was everywhere cheering up her daughter and guests.  Many people know her love for dancing and she didn’t disappoint.

Koko is married to Chimaobi Obioha and the union is blessed with a son. She shares similarities with her mother in style, beauty and charismas.

IT is now a year since the Baba Eto of Lagos, Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker, passed on at the age of 97.

It was Oba Adeyinka Oyekan, the Late Oba of Lagos, who honored Chief Coker with the chieftaincy title of Baba Eto of Lagos.

Thursday, July 22, 2021, was Baba Eto’s birthday and it served as an opportunity for his kids to remember him.

His daughter, Folake Folarin-Coker, wrote on her Instagram page: “First birthday with the angels.  Love you forever papa.”

Earlier, the NTDC boss had visited his dad’s grave during Father’s Day celebration. He lamented: “Father’s Day without your voice, your touch, is strange. Your words live forever. Rest well but don’t sleep. I still need you.”

Baba Eto, a political titan and quintessential rock of his family, died peacefully in his sleep in Lagos on August 12, 2020.

Chief Coker had his secondary education at CMS Grammar School, Lagos, and studied Law at Exeter University, England. He came back to the country on the eve of Nigeria’s Independence in 1960.

As a Lagos indigene, he jointly pioneered the civil service of the newly created Lagos in 1968. He retired as a Permanent Secretary in 1978.

MRS. Abimbola Okoya has taken up more challenges as she becomes the first female president of the Nigeria-Britain Association.

Okoya even played host to the association’s annual flagship event in collaboration with the British Deputy High Commissioner. The event, which held at the Ikoyi residence of the Deputy High Commissioner, was graced by big players in multinationals and national companies as well as government officials from both Nigeria and Britain.

The event afforded the new president the opportunity to share the vision and relate the direction of the association for the year with partners and friends.

In her speech, Okoya said the association was committed to strengthening ties between Nigeria and Britain, in line with the vision of creating and identifying bonds of mutual understanding, cultural exchange and friendship among members of the Commonwealth.

The British Deputy High Commissioner, Ben Llewellyn-Jones, commended the new regime for sustaining the tempo, noting that the world had changed significantly as a result of the spread of COVID-19.

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hazmat, lauded the Nigeria-Britain Association for its role in creating a better understanding and environment for business.

A man is said to be incomplete without a wife and the Bible also said he who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from God.

The Managing Director of Thisday, Eniola Bello, became a widower following the loss of his wife, Olufunke, on June 4, 2019, at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, the United Kingdom, after battling with breast cancer. But he has decided to give love another chance.

In a ceremony held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Lagos on Wednesday, Eniola tied the knots with his new sweetheart, Ayobami, in the midst of family, friends and associates.

The respected journalist also used the occasion to mark his birthday which coincided with the wedding day.

The sheer excitement on his face showed  he has been missing a woman in his life since the death of his wife. The couple had plenty of time to express themselves on the dance floor at the reception.

Bello’s new wife is a graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and many of her friends in school turned up for her.

The former Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Steve Ayorinde, was sighted at the wedding reception.

At some point, Ayorinde and fashion writer, Azuka Ogujuiba, had to drag Bello to the dance floor. Bello looked a bit shy and unwilling but it didn’t stop the duo’s plan.

The Publisher/ Chief Executive Officer, Thisday, and Arise TV, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, and former Commissioner for Information,  Edo State, Louis Orion, also graced the ceremony.

TOP businessman, Tony Elumelu’s success and lifestyle is one many would like to emulate. Despite his busy schedule, he still spends quality time with his family, looks fit and healthy.

During the recent Sallah celebration and holidays, it was an opportunity for Muslims and even Christians to unwind, visit friends and spend quality time with their family.

Elumelu, however, spent his Sallah holidays in his hometown. While sharing a video of him doing some cooking in the kitchen, he wrote: “Enjoying the Sallah holidays in my Hometown with my brother Hon. Ndudi Elumelu.”

The Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the United Bank for Africa (UBA) hails from Onicha-Ukwu in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. His brother, Hon Ndudi Elumelu, is a minority leader of the House of Representatives.

PASTOR John Abraham is reaping the fruits of his contributions to the lives of people around him and society at large.

To make his 70th birthday special, family and friends threw a surprise birthday party for him at his Victoria Island residence, Lagos.

The clergy was noticeably speechless the moment he was ushered into the party venue by his wife and children. In reaction, he thanked everyone with a warm hug.

In his opening prayer, Pastor Godwin Ashammah asked the Almighty God to grant Pastor Abraham the grace to celebrate more years in good health and prosperity.

Dignitaries spotted at the event include Alibaba,  Chioma Chigol, Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Efe Beredugo, Mr. & Mrs. Williams, Emem Omorege, Tolulope Balogun, Kate Ebinum, Temi Ayorinde, Mr. Peter & Mrs. Omolara Cole, Mrs. Enarre Awosika, Pastor Joseph Giwa, Tobi Alamutu, Tolu Ajayi, Yeni Ajayi, Mary Bissa and Augusta Bunting.