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  • Lanre Tejuosho is a proud dad

    Lanre Tejuosho is a proud dad

    Every parent takes immense pride in witnessing their children thrive and succeed in life. As children transition through various phases, parents often feel a profound sense of happiness, knowing that their years of nurturing and guidance have ultimately borne fruit. For Senator Prince Olarewaju Adeyemi Tejuosho, this joy reached a pinnacle on the 28th of December 2025, as his beloved son, Seun, exchanged vows with his sweetheart, Teju, in a spectacular wedding ceremony held in Lagos.

    The day transformed into a momentous occasion, as the festivities brought the entire Lekki-Epe Expressway to a standstill with an influx of guests arriving from every corner of the nation to celebrate this union. The groom, Seun, a notable figure and grand  Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuosho, radiated happiness as he took this pivotal step in his life, leaving behind the bachelor days to embark on a shared journey with his wife.

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    The wedding was not merely an event; it was a celebration that resonated deeply within the community, marked by its dazzling atmosphere and well-coordinated execution. Every detail, from the exquisite decorations to the carefully curated menu, reflected the high regard in which the Tejuosho family held this occasion. Senator Tejuosho, a prominent member of the 8th Senate, spared no expense to ensure that this day was nothing short of extraordinary, making both himself and his wife, Moji, immensely proud parents.

    The ceremony commenced with an elegant church service, led by Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, who solemnized the couple’s vows under the watchful eyes of family and friends. Prince Lanre, the groom’s father, was visibly elated, his joy palpable as he celebrated the milestone that signified his son’s maturity and commitment to a lifelong partnership.

    In attendance were distinguished guests, including Seun’s grandfather, Oba Adedapo Tejuosho, Oba Afolabi Ghandi, former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Deputy, Engr. Noimit Salako, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Olusegun Osoba, Senator Saliu Mustapha, Alhaji Nasiru Danu, Chief Olu Okeowo, Chief Razak & Shade Okoya, Ambassador Sarafadeen Tunji Ishola, and Jumoke Oyeneyin, alongside many others, all coming together to honor the newlyweds.

    This remarkable celebration not only highlighted the love shared by Seun and Teju but also served as a testament to family values, community ties, and the joy of new beginnings, ensuring that this wedding would undoubtedly be remembered as one of the finest events of December in Lagos.

  • BREAKING: Fire guts wooden market in Tejuosho

    BREAKING: Fire guts wooden market in Tejuosho

    Fire on Wednesday, May 29, gutted several wooden shanties at the Tejuosho Market, Yaba area of Lagos State, destroying properties worth millions of naira.

    It was gathered that there was no loss of life recorded and no injury sustained at the time of filling the report.

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    According to reports, the fire broke out at the market located along Tejuosho Canal, comprising shops and residences, at about 12:30 pm.

  • SPAR brings fine shopping experience to Tejuosho

    eading Hypermarket brand, SPAR Nigeria, has opened a shop at the Tejuosho Ultra-Modern Shopping Centre in Yaba- Surulere, Lagos.

    The new store will offer shoppers within Ojuelegba, Yaba, Surulere, Sabo, Akoka and its environs a competitive shopping experience within the area.

    Guests and shoppers were given discounts on items purchased from individual vendors in the store.

    Chief Finance Officer of Tejuosho Ultra-Modern Shopping Centre, Babatunde Ige, chaired the inauguration.

    Present also is General Manager of the shopping centre, Edwards Stevenson.

    A SPAR spokesman, John Goldsmith, described Nigeria as the largest economy in Africa, with the highest human capital.

    Goldsmith said global brands and businesses need the right market for goods and services, especially in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) category.

    “We continue to expand here because our interest goes beyond profit to job creation and SMEs’ support. We have loyal shoppers, who are passionate about quality, service delivery and brand-shoppers interaction.”

    According to Stevenson, what will drive large facilities asTejuosho is a big brand, such as SPAR.

    He said: “With SPAR here, we are looking forward to having other super brands and making Tejuosho mall a one-stop shop where people can do cinema, buy building materials, buy groceries, electronics, as well as other items.

    “People want to go and shop where they can get everything in a decent, lively and peaceful environment. You can have your food, drink, wears; equip your house to go with what is happening globally. It has to do with people identifying what they want to have at a particular time.”

  • SPAR opens at Tejuosho shopping centre

    SPAR opens at Tejuosho shopping centre

    LEADING Hypermarket brand, SPAR Nigeria, has officially opened shop at the Tejuosho Ultra-Modern Shopping Centre, amid celebrations, fantastic discounts and lots of freebies to shoppers.

    The grand inauguration was chaired by Tejuosho Ultra-Modern Shopping Centre’s Chief Finance Officer, Mr. Babatunde Ige, supported by the General Manager of the Centre, Mr. Edwards Stevenson.

    Going by the tradition of opening any SPAR store, guests and shoppers were treated to various discounts and given freebies on items purchased from individual vendors in the store.

    The new store will offer shoppers within Ojuelegba, Yaba, Surulere, Sabo, Akoka and its environs the best competitive shopping experience within the area.

    Goldsmith said: “Nigeria is arguably, the largest economy in Africa. She is also the country with the highest human capital/labour force within the continent. Global brands and businesses need the right market for their various goods and services, especially in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) category and Nigeria possesses this unique quality. We continue to expand here because our interest goes beyond profit to job creation and SMEs’ support. We have loyal shoppers, who are passionate about quality, service delivery and brand-shoppers interaction.”

    According to Stevenson, what will drive large facilities like Tejuosho shopping mall is to have a big brand like SPAR. “With Spar here, we are looking forward to having other super brands and making Tejuosho mall a one-stop shop where people can do cinema, buy building materials, buy groceries, electronics, as well as other items,” he said.

    He added: “People want to go and shop where they can get everything in a decent, lively and peaceful environment. You can have your food, drink, wears; equip your house to go with what is happening globally. It has to do with people identifying what they want to have at a particular time.”

    Tejuosho Shopping Centre will be a major shopping destination on Mainland Lagos with over 1,000 retail stores supported by over 800 car park facilities, food court and multiplex. The Shopping Centre can be access with ease from Yaba as well as from Surulere.

    While expressing optimism at the growth potential of Nigeria in post-recession, Goldsmith further said the rate of business transactions within the retail sector have increased considerably, giving hope to local and foreign businesses.

    As the yuletide season beckons, SPAR remains poised in its primary objective of serving the needs of its shoppers while providing more career and retail opportunities with each store opening.

    The Hypermarket presently runs a total of 6 stores in Lagos and 12 stores across Nigeria.

  • Court acquits Tejuosho market director of forgery

    A Lagos High Court has quashed the forgery charge brought against Mr Olaide Omotola, a director of Stormberg Engineering Company Limited, the developer of Tejuosho Ultramodern Market.

    Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo held that the prosecution could not establish a prima facie case against the accused.

    According to the judge, Omotola was not served with the charge or notified of the trial.

    The judge said there were discrepancies in the legal advice as the petitioner’s statement was written on March 2, 2012; the petition was written on March 5 and approved on March 7, 2012.

    Justice Taiwo said the petitioner had finished writing his statement “before his petition was approved,” noting that it smacks of meditated prosecution.

    Omotola, a partner in the development of Tejuosho Ultramodern Market and leading equity contributor, was accused of forging the signature to become a director.

    He said he was accused of forgery after he discovered some discrepancies in the market’s redevelopment following which he petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

    Omotola said while EFCC was investigating his allegation, a petition was sent to the police Special Fraud Unit (SFU), accusing him of forgery.

    On March 22, 2012, SFU operatives came to his house and took him to its office on the charge of forgery and stealing N20 million.

    “After they investigated, they could not establish any prima facie case against me in the matter. My passport was seized and later returned to me.

    “In the course, we petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) that SFU was taking a biased position and the matter was transferred from SFU.

    “But unknown to us, they had hurriedly gone to court on the matter. When Mr. Dolapo Atimo died, as it was obvious that I had the controlling share of the company, they also wrote another petition to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

    “The CAC called my attention to the request. I told them to write a letter so that we can see the petition and what the issues are. This was when we now knew that there was a secret trial going on at a Lagos High Court, Igbosere without our attention being called to it,” he said.

  • Tejuosho Market: Charge against bank struck out

    Tejuosho Market: Charge against bank struck out

    The Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday struck out contempt proceedings initiated by Access Bank Plc against First Bank of Nigeria Plc.

    Justice Okon Abang held that the Form 48 and Form 49 (notices of disobedience of a court order) were not properly served on First Bank.

    According to the judge, the court’s leave was not obtained before the processes were served on the alleged contemnors.

    “For the plaintiff to commence a valid contempt proceedings, it requires the leave of court. The plaintiff did not obtain leave of court before serving the alleged contemnors. These processes are, therefore, incompetent,” Justice Abang held.

    Stomberg Engineering Company Limited (the defendant) and its owner Mr Dolapo Atinmo, allegedly entered into separate funding agreements with Access Bank and First Bank over the Tejuosho Ultra-modern market.

    In their bid to recover their money, both banks filed separate suits against Stomberg Engineering and Atinmo.

    Access Bank’s lawyer Mr Kunle Ogunba (SAN), who was appointed as the the market’s Receiver/Manager, initiated contempt proceedings against First Bank officials, alleging that they flouted the court’s order by obstructing the performance of his functions.

    The court had empowered Ogunba to take over the assets of Stomberg in respect of the market, and restrained the defendant from interfering with the Receiver/Manager removing its funds in the Alausa Branch of First Bank.

    Justice Abang added that Access bank did not specify which First Bank officials disobeyed the court’s order.

    First Bank’s lawyer, Mr Kemi Balogun filed an application seeking to be joined as a defendant in the suit by Access Bank against Stomberg before Justice Abang.

    First Bank accused Access Bank of misleading the court  with half truth.

    Justice Abang adjourned till June 16 for hearing of First Bank’s application to be joined in the suit, and Access Bank’s motion for interlocutory injunction against the defendant.

     

  • Ruling on Tejuosho market for May 27

    Ruling on Tejuosho market for May 27

    The Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday refused an application by a firm, Stomberg Engineering Limited, seeking to halt proceedings in the hearing of a suit over the ownership of Tejuosho Ultramodern Market Phase 1, Yaba on Lagos Mainland.

    The firm had urged the court, presided over by Justice Okon Abang, to stay proceedings pending the determination of its appeal at the Court of Appeal, Lagos.

    Stomberg had earlier brought an application seeking to dismiss the suit filed by Access Bank Plc, claiming it is an abuse of court process, but Justice Abang had refused it.

    The firm said it filed an appeal against the ruling, and therefore applied for a stay of further proceedings before Justice Abang.

    The judge ruled on the application yesterday that there was no evidence before him that an appeal had been filed.

    He said what was before him was a motion filed by Stomberg, urging the appellate court to extend the time to enable it compile records of appeal.

    Besides, the judge said he had earlier dismissed a similar application by the defendant, who is the market’s developer.

    “The court had expected counsel for the defendant/applicant to withdraw this motion since a similar one had been dismissed, but he argued it as it it was totally fresh. The application dated December 12, 2013 is a nullity and ought not to have been filed. The application is a sheer waste of judicial time,” he said.

    Dismissing the application, Justice Abang said there is no valid appeal against his decision made on May 10, last year.

    “The application is very strange. There is no valid appeal against the decision of this court dated 10th of May 2013,” he said, describing his decision as “an avoidable ruling”.

    Stomberg Engineering and its owner, Mr Dolapo Atinmo, allegedly entered into separate funding agreements with Access Bank and First Bank of Nigeria Plc over the market.

    In their bid to recover their money, both banks filed separate suits against Stomberg Engineering and Atinmo.

    Access Bank’s lawyer, Mr Kunle Ogunba (SAN), who was appointed as the market’s Receiver/Manager, initiated contempt proceedings against First Bank officials, alleging that it flouted the court’s order by obstructing the performance of his functions.

    Meanwhile, First Bank, through its lawyer, Mr Kemi Balogun, has filed an application seeking to be joined as a defendant in the suit.

    Responding to the contempt charge, First Bank accused Access Bank of misleading the court and feeding it with half truth.

    “The facts deposed to in the affidavit in support of FORM 49 are half-truths and same was intentionally averred and initiated by the plaintiff (Access Bank) to mislead the honourable court and embarrass the Managing Director of the said bank,” one of First Bank’s affidavits opposing the contempt charge reads in part.

    Yesterday, there was an argument on which of the pending applications – one for contempt and the one for joinder – should be heard first.

    Justice Abang adjourned till May 27 for ruling.