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  • Christ’s School 1978-80/79-81 set reunites

    Over 250 students, males and females, met in 1979 at Christ’s School, Ado-Ekiti when they constituted the Lower and Upper Six HSC classes. The encounter was uniquely distinct because the two classes paraded students from various secondary schools of repute in the old Ondo-State and other parts of Nigeria including those that had their first five secondary classes at the school.

    Another interesting thing about the two HSC sets is the fact that a considerable number of us were friends from secondary school days and the HSC created an opportunity to reunite again while we made new lasting friends in the school and built enduring relationships till date.

    For the past 17 years, we had a yahoo-group  platform for the two sets where we exchanged views through emails. However, since June 2017, it has been refreshing for 130 of us to have a Reunion Platform called Christ’s School HSC 7881 family, where we compare notes and reach out to one another. It is a joint forum for the two HSC sets that parade professionals who have distinguished themselves in their respective callings.

    Christ’s School experience remains indelible in our minds that those who spent few days, weeks, months, a term, a session and the two sessions together remain bonded in the spirit of Up School for life.

    Consequently, members of HSC 7881 decided to hold an exclusive reunion this Easter in Lagos primarily to give thanks to God for keeping us alive for the past 40 years since we met at the great School on Oke Agidimo and to see as many faces as possible that can make the event.

    Our Special Guest of Honour is Chief Mrs Oyin Ade-John, nee Odesanmi, of Usi-Ekiti. Mama is the founder and proprietress of Omoleye Group of Children Schools in Lagos. The octogenarian was of the 1946 set with school number 46/001.

    God willing, we will plan our maiden Homecoming and a bigger reunion that will hold at Christ’s School premises at a later date. It is our hope that we will be able to consider lending our support to the collective effort on the restoration of the lasting values that made the school great with the hope that the handing-over scheme would happen soon under the leadership of our distinguished Alumni President, Dr Justus Uduimo Itsueli.

    Up School – Not in Name Only But in Deed and in Truth.

    • Seye Adetunmbi is a member of the HSC 7881 set.
  • Ogun reunites 22 additional Libya returnees with families

    Ogun reunites 22 additional Libya returnees with families

    The Ogun State government has again reunited 22 additional Libya returnees with their families.

    The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Bolaji Oyeleye, who welcomed the returnees at the June 12 Cultural Centre at Kuto in Abeokuta, the state capital, said they comprised 19 females, one male and two children.

    The commissioner said Governor Ibikunle Amosun had approved a token to facilitate their journeys to their homes.

    He recalled that the state, in January, received 64 returnees from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and reunited them with their relatives, adding that the government would ensure that the fresh returnees are safely reunited with their loved ones as well.

    In a statement yesterday by his Press Officer, Mr. Goke Gbadamosi, the commissioner expressed optimism that the lessons the returnees learnt during their travail would deter other youths from trying to cross to Europe at all cost.

    Oyeleye said: “We are happy that the returnees have been brought back safely. As you can see, most of them are being welcomed by their relatives whom we had earlier contacted to come and receive them.

    “This is the second batch. As you know, we received 64 of our people earlier in January. We hope to continue with this process until all our people have been safely returned from Libya.”

    The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr. Kunle Osota, thanked God for sparing the lives of the returnees.

    He assured them that they would be well rehabilitated and properly reintegrated into the society.

    Osota urged the returnees to be part of Nigeria’s positive evolution, adding that it is essential for them to contribute their quota to building the nation.

    One of the returnees, Miss Christiana Olatoye, described her experience and those of several others as harrowing.

    She said the evacuation showed that the Federal and state governments cared about the safety of Nigerians abroad.

  • Will Smith reunites with ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ cast

    Will Smith reunites with ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ cast

    The cast of the rested 90s sitcom, ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, on Monday, had a reunion and all looked as beautiful today as they did on the legendary sitcom.

    Alfonso Ribeiro, who played the iconic Carlton Banks, posted a photo on Instagram, intimating his fans and followers about the reunion.

    Tatyana Ali, Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons, Will Smith, Daphne Maxwell Reid (the second Aunt Vivian) and Joseph Marcell were all smiles for the reunion.

    “Always amazing to spend an afternoon with my Fresh Prince family,” Ribeiro wrote on Instagram. “Wishing that James Avery was still with us to make this complete.”

    Avery, who played Uncle Phil, passed away in 2013.

    It is not clear whether the reunion has anything to do with the Fresh Prince reboot Smith is cooking up.

    In 2015, Smith tickled the interest of his fans when he hinted that a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot was on the offing.

  • Rita Dominic reunites with family

    Rita Dominic reunites with family

    Nollywood star Rita Dominic reunited with her family after 10 years, during the yuletide.
    The actress who revealed that she had to give up ‘The Rita Dominic Annual Christmas Party’, noted that she was glad she did; having the opportunity again to spend time with her family in Australia.
    “Christmas and New Year vacation with my family in Australia. Haven’t spent the Yuletide with my family in 10years and though it meant giving up ‘The Rita Dominic Annual Christmas Party.’ I’m really happy that we got to do this! What an amazing time.”
    The Theatre Arts graduate is a member of the Royal Waturuocha family of Aboh Mbaise local government area in Imo State. She is the youngest of four siblings.

  • Dance With Peter reunites Okoye family

    Dance With Peter reunites Okoye family

    Evidence of normalcy in the purported troubled relationship among siblings of the Okoyes, family of popular twin singers, PSquare, emerged Saturday during the launch of Dance with Peter.

    The show, which is another entertainment offering by Globacom, and anchored by Peter, one-half of PSquare, had friends and the Okoyes at the event, which held at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    An elated Peter shared the good news on the social media, saying “And it was a great unveiling of DANCE WITH PETER with family. It’s fresh and new.”

    Fans have been posting comments, commending the family for coming together to show their support.

    Interestingly, one person that seems to have everyone’s attention at the event was Lola Omotayo-Okoye, who has been commended for her simplicity and humility.  Jramzeei said: “@lolaomotayo, I must say she’s humble, simple and gentle. She didn’t crave for the limelight; she just stood with the crowd downstairs. I admire that. But I didn’t see @rudeboypsquare yesterday, he didn’t come on stage.”

    Tiwacutie said: “@jramzeei so true they even asked her to come forward but she said she was okay very humble.”

    Organisers say Dance with Peter is a Reality TV dance show that aims to change the generally perspective of dance.

    The vision, conceived out of the need to redefine dance and its competitiveness, brings on board Peter Okoye, an experienced dancer who is a role model to many youths.

    The show will have Peter making his debut as a judge/mentor in a Reality TV series. Dance Queen, Kaffy, Flex and an international superstar guest are expected to compliment him.

    According to the organizers, the show is open to solos, duets and groups of four from different dance backgrounds.

    However, contestants will be selected as individual performers, and will be mentored in the house as such.

  • M.I reunites with Jesse Jagz in new single

    M.I reunites with Jesse Jagz in new single

    Recently, Chocolate City President, Audu Maikori, revealed that the quartet of MI, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz and Brymo might reunite. That dream, it appears, might just be underway.

    Days after the release of the cover of Drake’s Pound Cake, MI has released another single, Summer Time, but this time, it features established rappers, including Ice Prince, Loose Kaynon as well as his brother, Jesse Jagz.

    This gives credence to Maikori’s recent statement on the possibility for Ice Prince, M.I, Jesse Jagz and Brymo to work together. The Choc City boss led the signing of all the artistes, but Jesse Jagz and Brymo left the label in 2013, creating a void in its ranks.

    “Break ups and estrangements in this industry is nothing new and what is important is the essence of what brought us together, which is music, and as long as it is music, there would always be that togetherness…Let’s wait, there may be a few surprises very soon,” he had said.

  • M.I reunites with Jesse Jagz in new single

    M.I reunites with Jesse Jagz in new single

    Recently, Chocolate City President, Audu Maikori revealed that the quartet of MI, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz and Brymo might reunite. That dream, it appears, might just be underway.

    Days after the release of the cover of Drake’s Pound Cake, MI has released another single, Summer Time, but this time, it features established rappers, including Ice Prince, Loose Kaynon as well as his brother, Jesse Jagz.

    This gives credence to Maikori’s recent statement on the possibility for Ice Prince, M.I, Jesse Jagz and Brymo to work together.

    The Choc City boss led the signing of all the artistes, but Jesse Jagz and Brymo left the label in 2013, creating a void in its ranks.

    “Break ups and estrangements in this industry is nothing new and what is important is the essence of what brought us together, which is music, and as long as it is music, there would always be that togetherness…Let’s wait, there may be a few surprises very soon,” he had said.

  • Abuja blast: Baby Goodness reunites with mum

    Abuja blast: Baby Goodness reunites with mum

    Ten-month-old baby Goodness who survived the Nyanya bomb blast in Abuja last week has been reunited with her mum.

    She was discharged from the Asokoro Hospital where she was treated for a hit on the face to reunite with her mother at the Wuse General Hospital where she has been receiving treatment .

    Doctors said the baby did not suffer any major injury. The government said 75 people died in the explosion while over 200 were injured.

    Four victims with serious cases have been referred to the National Hospital, it was learnt at the weekend.

    Those with minor injuries have been discharged. A few are still under intensive care.

    At the Maitama Hospital, 14 of the victims are receiving treatment.

    The Federal Government has promised to pick the hospital bills of the injured.

  • Kofarmata reunites with Pillars

    Kofarmata reunites with Pillars

    The Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars have signed striker, Bello Kofarmata for the 2012/2013 NPL season.

    Kofarmata spent two seasons at Cup holders, Heartland and played a pivotal role in the side’s back-to-back victories in the Federation Cup.

    The former Heartland goal poacher said family ties weighed high in his decision to rejoin the Pyramid City side.

    “I’ve signed for Kano Pillars and going to play for them this league season.

    “I left Pillars after 2009/2010 to Heartland and now I’m back to fight for Caf Champions League title with them. Three seasons ago, we finished in the semifinals, this time round, we’re going to lift the trophy.

    “I joined Pillars because of family ties and passion for the team. Kano is my home town, my family is in Kano and Pillars are my team. I’m closer home, my family is happy, I’m comfortable and will definitely play better this season.

    “I had a good time at Heartland, I made good friends in Owerri and won two major trophies, the Federation Cup back-to-back which ranks high on my scorecard. I won the league title with Pillars in my first calling and I’ll do more for them in my second sojourn.

    “I’ve started very well with Pillars winning the four-team invitational tournament in Niamey, Niger Republic. Expect an improved Kofarmata in Pillars’ colour this term,” he said to supersport.com.

    Kofarmata featured for his new side in the Niger four-team tourney where they defeated Olympic FC, ASFAN and Junior Mena to emerge winners.

  • Weng reunites with Plateau Utd

    Weng reunites with Plateau Utd

    Experienced campaigner, Edward Weng, has returned to the city of Jos where his career started at Mighty Jets to play for rivals, Plateau United.

    It’s the second time Weng will play for United in his career.

    Weng spent two seasons at El-Kanemi Warriors and helped the team return to the Premier League as well as a place in the last eight in the 2012 Federation Cup.

    “I left El-Kanemi as a free agent after helping the team return to the top flight. My decision to play in Jos again is to be close to my family.

    “Last season, I almost joined another Jos team, Giwa FC, but decided to remain at El-Kanemi. It’s exciting to play in Jos again,” Weng said to supersport.com.

    Weng, who can play as a left-full back and left winger expressed confidence that United will bounce back to reclaim its top flight status.

    “I played against Plateau United in the Federation Cup and know the quality of the team. We have the quality to secure a top flight place,” he told supersport.com.

    Weng had continental experience at Niger Tornadoes and Kwara United respectively. The winger has also played for Akwa United.

    Back in 2000, his pull-out was directed into Rangers’ net by Akin Ademofe to give Tornadoes the former Coca-Cola FA Cup (now Federation Cup) courtesy of an own goal.