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  • Ex-Edo SSG donates blood to mark birthday

    As part of activities to mark his 53rd birthday, a former Secretary to the Edo State Government and chieftain of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, recently led hundreds of his supporters to the Edo State branch of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) to donate blood.

    Pastor Ize-Iyamu hosted his supporters to a sumptuous breakfast at his residence before they departed to Reservation Road where the office of the NBTS is located.

    The former SSG told newsmen that he thought a better way to celebrate and thank God for sparing his life was to donate blood to save lives.

    According to him, “My wife and I share the same birthdate which is June 21. It is a way of giving back to the society. I believe birthday celebration is an opportunity to give back in a unique way.

    “On the 14th of June, I saw on television that it was world donor’s day and the theme was ‘Thank You for saving a life’. There was an appeal by the World Health Organisation to people to regularly donate blood to those who desperately need them.

    “I thought there was no way to appreciate God than to donate part of the blood he gave me. I don’t know how the blood came into my body. It is better way to thank God. I know myself alone cannot make impact and I had to appeal to my friends to join in blood donation and I will like to have a minimum of 100 friends but the number here is over 200. We want to encourage people to come. There are people dying for lack of blood. People should come out and donate blood.”

    Acting Head of Clinical Services of NBTS, Dr. Arogundade Bosede, thanked the donors for their gestures and added that people would donate blood often if they knew the health benefits.

    Pastor Ize-Iyamu also visited a Christian missionary camp currently housing some displaced persons from the Northern part of the country.

    He donated cash and food items and promised to mobilise his friends to provide basic amenities for persons in the camp.

  • At 68th birthday of ex-Foursquare Gospel Church GO Badejo

    At 68th birthday of ex-Foursquare Gospel Church GO Badejo

    Rev Wilson Adebogun  Badejo,  former General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria and the Founder/Chairman, Wilson Badejo Foundation, recently marked his 68th birthday in grand-style, an occasion that benefited some indigent students    from higher institutions.

    The event that brought together dignitaries from across the country took place at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, (NIIA), Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    One of the highpoints of the birthday was a lecture series, which Rev Badejo, the celebrant; said centred on his birthday anniversary annually which he has also chosen to celebrate by identifying with the downtrodden masses of the society, who by reasons other than their faults have been schemed out of the mainstream of the economic system.

    “Though I have friends among the high and mighty in our society whom I can invite to celebrate with me in a grandiose fashion, but I have chosen the path of my mentor Jesus Christ, who during His earthly ministry, was always in the company of the society’s lowly men and women”, he said.

    Badejo said the belief of the foundation is that the purpose of governance in any country is to create a clime that will have zero tolerance for criminality and brigandage because peace is required to bring about progress.

    He said this can only happen when there is job opportunity for every graduate of every cadre of the Nigerian educational system.

    He said necessary appropriation should be made towards increasing the skills, self-confidence and self-sufficiency of the Nigerian youths, adding that a way to make the youth self-reliant is to formulate policies, especially in the educational sector to promote entrepreneurship through appropriate curricular innovative programmes.

    The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to the guest speaker, Prof Edward Oyewo; the chairman of the occasion, Prof Jerry Gana and the Vice Chancellor of the Univarsity of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof Rahman Bello for gracing the occasion.

    Among the dignitaries that made the role call were: Vice Chancellor UNILAG, Prof. Rahamon Bello; wife of the guest speaker, Mrs. Olukemi Oyewo; guest speaker, Prof Edward Oyewo; chairman of the occasion, Prof. Jerry Gana;  Rev Anthony Chukwudi Nwanma; and his wife, Beatrice; Mrs Janet F. Okunfolami; Mr Martin Okunfolami; Princess Oluyemisi Eludoyin; Rev Tony Akinyemi.

    Others were Director, Keystone Bank Ltd, Segun Olusanya; Rev Ben Taiwo; Bayo Adesuyi; Rev Gbenga Oshokoya; Rev Tony Akinyemi; Managing Director/CEO Dangote Foundation, Mrs Zovera Youssofou; Bishop Dr Faith Ayo Sonibare; Bishop Dr Yemi Fatade; Bishop Solomon Kumolu; Rev Amos A. Kunat; Representative of Ooni of Ife, Olu of Famia; HRM Oba K. Abimbola Akinyele; Dr Isuwa B. Dogo; Bishop Dr Joseph Olarewaju Obembe; Kola-Balogun; Olubamule Adeyemi of the Bells University of Technology, Otta; Alara of Araromi Oke Odo Ife, HRM Oba Kolapo Ibiyemi; Rev Deji Bashorun; Deacon Patrick Iniovosa; Pastor Tunde Adebayo; J. A. Adegoke, among many others.

  • All set for Kessingnton Adebutu’s 80th birthday

    All set for Kessingnton Adebutu’s 80th birthday

    Chief Kessignton Adebutu, the business magnate who sits atop a multi-million naira betting business, wields the magic wand that transforms seemingly unprofitable ventures into business empires. Popularly known as Baba Ijebu, Adebutu is synonymous with lottery business in Nigeria.

    The billionaire cum philanthropist is set to join the octogenarian club this month and is gearing up for a birthday shindig that will rock the social milieu to its foundation.

    As would be expected, the celebration of Adebutu’s 80th birthday will be far from being a pseudo event. He is known to wield a lot of influence with his lottery outfit, Premiere Lotto Limited, which he founded in 1956. Since then, he has remained committed to the pursuit of excellence and selfless service towards humanity.

  • Private 60th birthday party for Victor Osibodu

    Private 60th birthday party for Victor Osibodu

    One of the leading lights in the corporate word, Victor Gbolade Osibodu is a year older. The Chairman of Mansard Insurance turned 60 last Thursday, 14th May, 2015. He had a private  party with a few friends and family members at his Milverton Road, Ikoyi residence in Lagos.

    Victor Gbolade Osibodu, who is happily married to Funke Osibodu, the former Managing Director of ECO Bank, is also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vigeo Holdings, Nigeria, with activities in oil and gas, shipping, steel, power, financial services and marketing & distribution. A pharmacy graduate and an Harvard alumnus, he has developed a formidable cutting-edge business leadership profile spanning 30 years.

    He was a 2002 National Honours Recipient of the Member of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

  • Kessington Adebutu prepares for 80th birthday

    Kessington Adebutu prepares for 80th birthday

    No one seems to understand the art of transforming a seemingly unprofitable business into a money yielding venture better than Chief Kessington Adebutu a.k.a. Baba Ijebu. The business magnate, who sits atop a multi-million naira betting business, is synonymous with lottery business in Nigeria. His numerous ventures include Face to Face Pools, Kessington Industries, Afri-Prints Limited and Kessington Foundation.

    The billionaire philanthropist will be joining the octogenarian club in the next few weeks, and going by the elaborate soiree he is known for hosting, his 80th birthday will be anything but a small affair. Baba Ijebu, who has been in lottery business for most of his life, wields immense influence in that sector of the economy with his Premiere Lotto Limited, which he founded in 1956.

  • Rahama Babangida dispels break-up rumour with daughter’s birthday

    Rahama Babangida dispels break-up rumour with daughter’s birthday

    The rumour about Rahama Babangida’s marriage hitting the rocks will finally screech to a halt with the news of her daughter’s birthday. For a while now, the breakup rumour of Rahama and her husband, Mohammed Babanguda, has filled the air. It will therefore come as a relief to many of their admirers that they are still passionately committed to their union with the lavish birthday party they threw for their daughter, Maryam, who recently turned 10.

  • Low birthday soiree for Aliko Dangote

    Low birthday soiree for Aliko Dangote

    It is an unwritten law that each time Africa’s richest man adds a year, he must be celebrated in one way or the other. Where an elaborate shindig is impossible, a low key party is not negotiable for a man who has redefined affluence.

    On April 10, Aliko Dangote turned 58. Given his precedence as a billionaire without a knack for extravagance, it came as no surprise that the soft-spoken business tycoon chose to celebrate by hosting a very private dinner with his friends and family members.

    With investments in virtually every sector of the nation’s economy, Dangote has always courted fortune and dined with prosperity. Aliko Dangote is such a big player in the nation’s economy that its growth and survival is more or less tied to the apron string of his business interests. Some have even said that whenever he sneezes, the nation catches cold.

  • All set for Seun Olagunju’s 40th birthday

    All set for Seun Olagunju’s 40th birthday

    Like wine, an exceptional woman would only get better with age. And that seems the case with ace TV presenter and mews caster, Seun Olagunju. For those who have been curious about her whereabouts, she is set to celebrate her 40th birthday in a resounding manner.

    Reputed as one of the prettiest and most eloquent news anchors ever produced by the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Seun has carved a niche for herself in the nation’s media sector. The beautiful wife of top road safety marshal, Kayode Olagunju, will be celebrating her 40th birthday today at the M&M Centre (beside Nicon Luxury Hotel), Garki, Abuja.

    Popular music act, Yinka Ayefele, will be on hand to entertain guests. Seun, now the image maker of Transmission Company of Nigeria, is blessed with four children, made up of three girls and a boy.

  • Real reasons Funmi Tejuoso opted for low key 50th birthday

    Real reasons Funmi Tejuoso opted for low key 50th birthday

    By the time the eighth legislative house will be inaugurated in Lagos, Hon Adefunmilayo Tejuoso will be the longest serving and most experienced female lawmaker in the house.  The lawyer turned politician clocked 50 last Wednesday and due to the election mood that has overwhelmed the country, the mother of four decided to have a low-key birthday.

    In celebrating the day, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance, had a breakfast meeting with friends and family including a praise and worship session at Protea Hotel.

    She also used the opportunity to visit the motherless babies home to put smiles on the faces of the less-privileged too. We also gathered that the birthday shindig will hold after the elections.

  • Biola Ayeni gears up for hubby’s birthday

    Biola Ayeni gears up for hubby’s birthday

    COME April 4, the chairman of Skye Bank, Tunde Ayeni, will be 58. And his beautiful wife, Biola, is not going to allow the day go unnoticed.

    Biola who holds her hubby in esteem, we gathered, is plotting a shindig in honour of the birthday boy.

    It is no secret that the couple have admiration for each other as they hold hands and beam smiles at public functions as if they are just newly wedded.