ADIEU SOJI ADEGBESAN

The Nigerian media community lost yet another illustrious member yesterday. Mr. Soji Adegbesan, the award-winning Photojournalist who worked with Punch newspaper died in a fatal motor accident on his way from Ilorin, Kwara state where he had gone to cover an event for Punch. He was travelling in a public commercial bus when the tragic accident, which reportedly claimed several other lives, happened.

Very hardworking, creative and free-minded, the industry and the entire high society will surely miss him. Adieu Soji Adegbesan.

WHERE ARE THESE POLITICIANS NOW?

Hon. Temitope John Derby

Any keen observer of the Nigerian political scene in the last few years will easily notice that things are changing gradually. Unlike in the past, the present political terrain lacks men and women of colour and this accounts for the lull in the political arena currently. The General election is coming up next year 2011 and yet there is noting on the ground in terms of political activities to suggest that a major election is approaching. Most political pundits in the land have attributed this to the exodus of certain political players whose participation in the process naturally add verve and colour to Nigeria's political landscape. Some of these notable politicians are currently either outside the country on self-imposed exile as a result of political persecution in the hands of the ruthless ruling class or are not just interested in the process this time because of their not-too-pleasant experiences the last time. For instance, politicians like Semiu Dayo Okondo, Goke Olatunji, Hon. Temitope John Derby(the associate of PDP stalwart Otunba Segun Awolowo and the Late PDP Lagos governorship candidate, Eng Funso Williams), Sir Bosun Agodo, Ogbuefi Alex Chijoke, Emeka Offor, Tanko Yussuf and many others are believed to be presently outside the country because of the fear of being persecuted by the ruthless hawks in power. Well, as the next election approaches, it is our hope that those running the show of power in Nigeria will be more tolerant and open up the political space in the interest of the masses.In the mean time, let us wish President Umaru Musa Yaradua a speedy recovery. God Bless Nigeria.

UPDATE

GOV. FASHOLA's SISTER SET TO WED

Olumide(left) and Bolaji

  At last, the much-awaited wedding between Bolaji Fashola, the captivating cousin of Lagos state governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, and her heartthrob, Olumide Isimi comes up next weekend. According to the program of events sourced from the invites currently in circulation within the high society in Lagos, the Engagement and the Nikkah take place on Saturday January 23, 2009. The introduction ceremony had taken place in August last year. A top events manager, who was contracted to handle the planning is currently pulling all the stops to ensure Bolaji and Olumide have a befitting nuptial. An elaborate society reception is expected to follow immediately after the Nikka and from the look of things the wedding promises to be superb.

WHEN OTUNBA NIKE YUSUF ADDED A YEAR

Nike Yusuf (right) and Aboyade-Cole(left)

Otunba (Mrs) Nike Yusuf, the woman behind the wave-making Golden Triangle Private School in Alagbado, Lagos celebrated her 59th birthday recently. Though the ceremony was not very loud, yet it was classy and well-attended as most of her friends came from far and near to rejoice with her. Prominent among those in attendance were Pastor Sam Foli and his beautiful wife, Abosede, Deaconess Aboyade –Cole, Mrs Bisi Kuye, Mrs Dupe Fasawe, Mrs Doyin Ben-Cash, Mrs Funmi Olukoya, Mrs Ronke Savage,Mrs Bola Amodu and many others including the staff and management of Golden Triangle Schools. In a chat with metrogist-nigeria during the event, Otunba Nike Yusuf expressed her "appreciation to the Most High God for all His goodness, mercy and blessing over her and her household”. The ceremony took place in the premises of her late husband, Air Marshal Nureni Yusuf, the former Chief of Air Staff in Alagbado last December.

IMAGES FROM THE BEST OF NOLLYWOOD AWARDS

An award ceremnoy tagged "The Best of Nollywoods" took place on Sunday December 6th, 2009 in Ikeja, Lagos. The award, which was organised by The best of Nollywood Magazine, was put in place to recognise hard work and talent in the Nigerian movie industry. Expectedly, notable names in the industry were in attendance and quite a number of them smiled home with various categories of awards. The magazine is published by Seun Oloketuyi..

Below are some of the pictures of the event as presented by SOLA FOLOWOSELE.

                          People on the red carpet   (above)                

                   Lagos babes(above)
                                                       

             TV Presenter, Olori (above)
                                                  

                Emem Isong(above)

      Lagos Society woman, Islar Animashaun(above)

           Who is this?(above)

   Mrs Demilola Ossoffa(above)

who is this 2? (above)

      Grace Amah(above)

  Omoni Oboli(above)

   Bukkie Wright(above)

  Iyabo Ojo(above)

  CEO, Best of Nollywood Awards, Mr. Seun Oloketuyi, Alhaja Islar Animashaun and Mr. Gbenga Adeyinka 1st(above)

                                                       ANTP stalwarts (above)

                                                   Yinka Quadri(left) and Islar (above)

(L-R)Monalisa Chinda, Emem Isong and Omoni Oboli

Actress Monlisa Chinda(above), appears to be at peace these days after the crash of her marriage to Dejo Richards few months back.

       Singer SHE-BABY(above), she was once rumoured to be dating married Juju singer Dele Taiwo

 Soundcity TV presenter, Denrele(above)
                                          

Denrele in boots under this Lagos hot sun, na wah!!

AT LAST

Well, after several weeks of inactivity and indecision, i have finally decided to continue with this blog.should i apologise for not updating since July? i don't think so!ask me why?

RAYMOND DOKPESI'S SON WEDS IN LAGOS

The Couple, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr and former Miss Adedoyin Karounwi


Shame to bad people! this couple, Deji Adenuga and his wife , Yemi Adenuga are still together intact in spite of rumours of separation that spread like wild fire sometime ago in 9ja. Yemi, a versatile broadcaster is now based in Dublin where she runs a number of businesses.

The AIT Big Babes

This guy, Comedian AY, is seen here battling with the door of his Q4x5 Nissan SUV after mistakenly jamming the key inside. He later called his younger brother to bring the spare keys to Lekki all the way from Ikeja. Time was 8pm.

                                 (Above)Barr Grace Egbagbe(left) and AIT big boss,Tony Akiotu

                                                                        Just Fashion

                                 (Above) AIT's Seun Olagunju(left) and Namure Edoimioya

      Wives of PRIMETIME AFRICA's trio,{Left-Right) Carol Adeneye(D-one), Bolajoko        Ogungbe(Keke) and Funmibi Ogungbe( ID)

                         Rear Admr Mike Akhigbe and his wife, Dr (Mrs) Josephine Akhigbe
                                                  Omolola Adeyemi(right) with her friends

                                                           Barr. Mrs Grace Egbagbe

(L-R): Groom's Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Dokpesi, Chief Alegho Dokpesi, Chief Jobi Fele 

 

 

with the Couple

                                                 Tosin and Raymond Dokpesi

                                            Alh. Abubarkar and Alh Bamanga Tukur(right)

The groom and his mother, Mrs Elzabeth Dokpesi(from Poland) she met Chief Dokpesi and fell in love when the latter was in Poland to study as a young, many years ago. Now residing in her native Poland, she came down to Nigeria with some of her siblings to witness the wedding of her son, Raymond Jnr.

MR SOLEK'S BIRTHDAY PIX

Recently, London-Based Nigerian singer, MR SOLEK, touched down in Lagos to celebrate his birthday. The party took place at Da Nu Grotto Nite Club on Victoria Island, expectedly Lagos babes turned up in various daring garbs . Below are some of the pictures from the event as captured by Sola Folowosele.

Toba Gold and Gloria Ibru(right)

Actress Badmus (gbogbo Bigz Girlz)

LKT

Mr SOLEK(in glasses) and friends cutting the cake

MR SOLEK

                                 ID CABASSA(left) and STEEL performing their forthcoming Track

                                               DJ NEPTUNE on the wheel of steel

                                                     MR SOLEK and kid singer, LIL H(right)

                                       AY.COM(left) and pal performing "Yori-Yori"

                                          ART QUAKE performing "Alanta"

                                           DJ ZEEZ performing "Ori-e-o-4kasibe"

                                                        Comedienne Princess

                                                            Comedienne Princess Dammy