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PDP Chieftain Gives Sister's Hand in Marriage, Rains Currencies on the New Couple United States based chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Hon. Prince Adebayo Babawande on Saturday gave out her sister's hand in marriage at Christ Gospel Mission International, Mushin Lagos. The PDP chieftain whose late father was the Assistant General Overseer of the church until his demise was accompanied by his loving wife, Princess Olanike Babawande and some of his friends from Chicago. Prince Adebayo Babawande who turned Mushin to an extension of Chicago with the rains of dollars and naira at the event.  The latest couple in town had gotten married at Christ Gospel Mission International, Mushin after which the guests were treated to a royal reception at ECWA Hall, Olorunsogo Lagos. Speaking with journalists at the event, Hon. Babawande thanked the almighty God for the success of the occasion, as well as those who came from far and near to honour the newest couple on their day of j

Segun Showunmi Upholds Tradition,Mourns Alaafin of Oyo with remarkable words Shall the ancestors not know that their gain is our loss, oh iku you have killed Alafin Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi and brought an abrupt end to 52 glorious years on the throne of Oyo kingdom. Who will speak your  type of original Yoruba language to us, who will interpret the drum beats,a custodian of our very rich heritage has become a deity.  Full of wisdom, such a consummate entertainer, fit as a fiddle, boxer, dancer, poet of the Yoruba genre, an Oba in every sense of the word.  Olayiwola omo Iku, omo arun, iku baba yeye, wo giri la giri omo ojo pa sekere mo le, san obe sun, fi apo rori,layiwola hu irun loju gun, penlebe hu irun latelese, baba ti yin lo wo fulani tin lo josi to ni tani erukeru fo judi,tani karambani fi ara e pe, ogbona bi elebun sopona, kai sopana o gbona elebun re lo gbona.  Oh death the curtain has drawn on such a colorful character, go well, the ancestors will receive you i

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AMB.TOYE ABIOLA OKANLAWON @ 66. If I describe Amb. Toye Okanlawon as a man of contacts, link, access and exposure, I will not be wrong .His network cut across different states in Nigeria and in fact,  countries.  This is a man that served Nigeria as an Ambassador variously.  In Yorubaland, we have some people being referred to as Double Chief . This great uncle is more than a double chief even though he is now a double Chief in deed as Okanlomo of Keesi and Bobagunwa of Egbaland. However added to his cap is that he is Quadruple Ambassador having served at different times. He is a  man with extreme International Exposure. In Africa, if you need to see any President, his network remains intact even when he is no more an Ambassador. I  recall that we sat on   the same table during the 65th Birthday of Mr Tunji Sunmonu in Houston, Texas in October, 2021 together with Barrister Taiwo Adeoluwa. We cracked jokes so much that we became so connected in heart. Our interaction e

Remo Federal Constituency Deserves Effective Representation Says Philanthropist Segun Olusola A 37-yr old international business analyst and economist, Segun Olusola has said that he decided to offer himself to represent the people of Remo federal constituency at the House of Representatives come next year because the people of these three local governments of Ikenne, Remo North and Sagamu deserve only the best Segun Olusola, an APC stalwart from Isara Remo, headquarters of Remo North local government area of Ogun State in a chat with newsmen disclosed that, it was obvious that the federal constituency is lagging behind in so many areas and therefore from 2023 required a more responsive, passionate and selfless leadership to change the narrative of the poor representation.  Speaking on what he hope to do differently, the reputable business analyst said "politics is essentially a platform to grab legitimate power to serve the people, it is to use the resources of the state to make

DR.GBENGA ADEOYE CONGRATULATES OGD AT 66. Happy Birthday to a man that value intelligence. One of the ways to know a brilliant man is the kind of people they empower or bring around them. OGD like Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and BAT among others are people who to a great extent have ability to discover talents and intelligence in people and as such, they easily attract younger people that are intelligent to themselves. I recalled meeting OGD through my mentor Dr.Onaolapo Soleye and since then, I have enjoyed relating with this extremely intelligent Business Man and  politician. As a sitting Governor, send OGD a text, he will reply you.Call him, he will pick your call and if he is busy he will call you back. Plan to see him, he will create time to see you.He will not send you to meet someone else.What unique man.Same way OBJ behaves, may be BBHS   has that spirit.Baba does not act in proxy too. I recall  your multi tasking nature with that big Nokia Communucator of those days wh

NIGERIA HAS GREAT POTENTIALS TO BE GREATER THAN ANY COUNTRY IN EUROPE. The first secret of greatness is to know what you have in and around you in comparison with other successful men you can see far and near. Some countries in the world have so many things working against them but in the midst of such glaring disadvantages, they have been able to come out as great countries. Things that you see to know that a  country is great are not too many.  I am of the view that thess 7 things if found in a country, then that country can be said to be Great : 1.Easy and cheap access to Food, clothing, portable water and shelter 2.Justice, Equity and Fairness. 3.Access to free or  Affordable  Education and Healthcare. 4.Security of lives and properties. 5.Availability of  Employment for different levels of skills and education. 6.Electricity in both urban and rural areas. 7.Access to easy and Safe Transport System. These 7 Cardinal things seems to be the focus of all of us  on earth .W

Why Nigerians Must Elect Visionary President In 2023 By Gbenga Adeoye I have  observed critically the process of  electing Presidential Candidates of Political Parties as well as who becomes president eventually since 1999 in Nigeria. I discover something very shocking among which are : 1.Certain persons have a way of deciding who becomes the President. 2.General elections becomes mere formality . 3.Once you are endorsed by some persons that can be referred to as the Directors of Nigeria Plc, you will get there. 4.The Directors of Nigeria Plc have now increased in numbers. 5.Some of the Directors are acting in representative capacity.Whatever they say is from their group or association. Example of such are NLC, NBA, ICAN, CIBN,Student Union,  NURTW and so many others. Some do not speak out publicly but they have their preference.  Other Directors are Past Military Head of State..Such as OBJ, Danjuma, IBB, Abdusalam, Buhari; even though in the past Buhari's role in that