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  • Weah has raised the bar for Africa’s youths and Sports stars- Shittu 

    Weah has raised the bar for Africa’s youths and Sports stars- Shittu 

    As former football star, George Weah and incumbent Vice-President, Joseph Boakai, edge towards what may later be a run off in the Liberian presidential election next month, Olatunji John Shittu, manager and confidant of Weah for over two decades, on Sunday, posited that the leading candidate in the Liberian presidential election has raised the bar for African youths, especially sports stars, who need to do more for their societies and not turn their back because they have conquered poverty and found fame and fortune.
    At the weekend, Weah had 39.2 percent of votes cast and counting while his closest rival, Boakai has taken 29.6 percent. If no single candidate gains more than 50 percent of the vote, a run-off will be scheduled in November between the top two contenders, according to Liberian law.
    Shittu, who spoke from Liberia, said the driving force of Weah’s presidential ambition is the urge to serve.
    “He rose to the pinnacle of global football, winning the African, European and World footballer of the year award, the first and only African to achieve this feat. He is famous worldwide and wealthy but Weah believes he is still poor for as long as millions of Liberians and blacks are living in poverty.
    “After his experience during his first attempt at the presidency, he could have walked away and joined the high flying elites of the world to enjoy his wealth but he judges that political power will enable him set up strong institutions and lay a foundation for a prosperous Liberia”.
    Shittu revealed that was why Weah had to re-start his education from the basics by acquiring a bachelor and masters degree.
    “Members of the sports family are conversant with Weah’s selfless sacrifice for Liberia’s football including sponsoring the national team but that was just a tip of the iceberg. His acts of philanthropy in Liberia transcend sports, it includes service in healthcare, education, construction and many more.
    “As president, Weah will use his global contacts to turn Liberia into a nation that will be the envy of the world’’.
    Shittu urged African youths, especially sports stars, to emulate Weah,
    “it is beyond personal breakthrough, because sports stars are loved. They should use the power and love citizens have for them to make positive changes and impact their societies positively instead of abandoning the masses and societies after they have conquered poverty’’ said Shittu.
  • Vivian Chiologi weds John Shittu in London

    Vivian Chiologi weds John Shittu in London

    Last Saturday witnessed another Nigerian elite wedding in London as Vivian Chiologi, the famous beautician and owner of Pride and Joy Salon in Lekki, Lagos, tied the nuptial knot with FIFA-licensed football agent, John Shittu, at the Dorchester Hotel. The unending smiles on the face of the groom were evidence of his joy at his new status, having been a widower for six years.

    Banke Meshida-Lawal of BM Pro, another beautician of repute, was on hand to give the bride a soft and classy face beat. Vivian, who is blessed with beauty in abundance and grace only a goddess can boast of, glowed on her special day just as her groom bloomed with pride. The event was planned by Mrs Wedding Planner and had among the guests Mo Abudu; Thisday Style Editor, Ruth Osime and Chelsea footballer, John Mikel Obi.

    The popular football agent’s first wife, Ibironke Alake Shittu, had died in London in 2010 after a brief illness.

  • John Shittu set to wed Vivian Chiologi

    A huge social event that would cause jubilation in high society and the football world, especially is about to occur in Lagos. It is no less an event than the wedding of football aficionado, John Shittu, and her socialite heartthrob, Vivian Chiologi.

    While it may come as a surprise to many who did not even know that the duo had been involved in a relationship, Shittu, an NFF-licensed player agent and stunning beauty Vivian are set to tie the nuptial knot on June 6 at Mayfair Library, London, United Kingdom.

    John Olatunji Shittu is the agent that handles the affairs of Chelsea and Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi. He is reputed for playing a prominent role in the transfer saga that pitted Manchester United against Chelsea over Mikel’s acquisition. Shittu is no doubt a big boy in the UK as a partner to Jerome Andeson’s SEM, a top sport agency in the country. As a matter of fact, he was an official of SEM before he broke off to stay on his own.  Shittu lost his wife years ago.

    Vivian Chiologi is no small fish either. She is blessed with abundant beauty and grace only goddesses can boast of. She is the darling of high society and a head turner at social gatherings as she constantly flaunts pricey clothes and accessories from the stables of world’s renowned designers.

  • Mikel returns to Chelsea Monday

    Mikel returns to Chelsea Monday

    Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, is expected to join the rest of the Chelsea squad for pre-season training on Monday.

    Mikel, along with Nigerian compatriot Victor Moses, were given extended breaks after their World Cup exertions, and are now set to report for club duty, according to John Shittu.

    “Mikel has been on break resting. But he is going to Austria on Monday to meet up with the rest of the team,” Shittu, who looks after Mikel’s affairs, told KickOffNigeria.com.

    “I don’t know where people got the information that he was left out of the squad. He played at the World Cup, and he got a break from the club.

    “It’s the same thing with some of the other players who got to the same stage.”

    Regarding Mikel’s immediate future, Shittu said the player will stay at Chelsea. “For now, he is not going anywhere. He will fight for his place. But this is football, and anything can happen at any time.”