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UNVEILING 10 AGEING SOCIALITE WHO ROCKS THE SOCIAL RADAR

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7 years ago

October 31, 2017

The Nigerian social scene will not be completed without mentioning some major key players who control the terrain. Anyone who has gone through the starting gate of life will understand why these personalities need to enjoy their life before parting ways with this rigorous lifestyle of a socialite. These women are powerful, beautiful, delectable and glamorous. Anytime they grace any corporate event or party, immediately they saunter into the venue, trust the paparazzi cameras; it will keep shuttering at them with flash light beaming.

Their fashion statement and gait will be a topic on the lips of everyone around them. Like the proverbial word ‘Nothing goes for too long’; they are gradually recoiling back into their shell; age is gradually taking its toll on them. In these feature story by The Publisher of CITYSPY, SOFOWORA OLADAPO, he takes a look at ten ageing show-stoppers who rocked our social scene with their endearing presence.

Sen. Florence Ita Giwa

The beautiful senator otherwise known as “mama bakassi” is a very popular socialite cum politician. She was the wife of late veteran journalist, Dele Giwa. Another thing about Aunty Florence is that, despite her old age, she still graces events like ever before. Mama Bakassi who defected to the ruling All Progressive congress APC, is currently not in talking terms with the Cross-Rivers State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, who used to be his god son. For most people, if they were to pick Nigeria’s number one female socialite, they would choose Ita Giwa. She has organised some of the biggest ceremonies around the country.

Dr. Islar Animashaun

Dr. Islar Animashaun is an household name in the beauty and braiding business in Nigeria. She pioneered the production of attachment and weave-ons in Nigeria. Dr Islar is regarded one of the best dermatologists and cosmetologists Nigeria has ever produced. Yeye Tewase as she’s been referred to, has been in the beauty business for over thirty-seven years; yet she has not relented on her oars. Islar is well-loved among her peers and this explains why lots of women are proud to be associated with her. Despite her age, she still graces top events.

Abah Folawiyo

They call her the custodian of fashion and style, Sisi Abah Folawiyo is another socialite that can’t be forgotten in a hurry. She is a close ally to Florence Ita-giwa. Sisi Abah, a Ghanaian by birth, has great wealth of experience in life and in the fashion industry. She is also the wife of famous billionaire, the late industrialist and Baba Adinni of Nigeria, Alhaji Chief (Dr.) Abdul Wahab Iyanda Folawiyo, who died about 6 years ago. Segun Awolowo Junior’s mom is one of Nigeria’s noted fashion icons, whose fashion brand Labanella Fashion House was the preferred brand amongst top socialites and celebrities in the 80’s & 90’s. When it comes to honouring invitations, Sisi Abah is one of the top socialites who never look down on people or selects soirees. Madam even gets invited to events by younger ladies who admire her.

Diasy Danjumah

Mrs. Daisy Danjuma is one of the gorgeous ladies who graced events in grand style. She was once a Senator and she also represented Edo State at the National Assembly. She is also married to the well-known Billionaire husband and former Defence Minister, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (Rtd). Diasy is no doubt an extraordinarily stylish woman with best collection of Diamonds in Nigeria. Though, she hardly attends any event without her husband but she will surely be there. Her beauty no doubt complements her style which endeared her to so many people. Whenever she stepped out, she surely knows how to choose her jewelleries and cloths that best fit the occasion. Her 65^th birthday soiree was a gathering for the High and mighty in the Nigeria’s business and society radar. It a gig that would never be forgotten in a hurry.

Opral Benson

Chief Mrs. Opral Benson still radiates with her ravishing beauty and charm just like when she was still very young. She own the first beauty training institute established in 1985 it shows she is not new to the fashion business. The Iyaloge of Lagos is not ready to relegate from the social scene as she sure knows how blend both the oldies and new to make a good fashion statement. With a privilege bourgeoisie background, born into the home of Honourable Johnson Boto Mason and Lilly Melissa Mason in Monrovia, Liberia, Opral Mason as she was referred to back then, grew up knowing how to live a charming life.

Erelu Abiola Dosunmu

On the social radar, some society big wigs make a fleeting passage like the beep of a mobile phone, while others bestride it with eternal grace. One woman who epitomises the latter category is Erelu Abiola Dosunmu. The ever-smiling estranged wife of late Chief Dehinde Fernandez, added glitz to any event she graces as the paparazzi flash light keeps beaming. 70 years old, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu is never short of admirers, all thanks to her ageless beauty which has not waned for decades. Her sense of humour is another thing that brings people close to her. She’s a jolly good fellow, industrious and charming. Her 70^th birthday was attended by top socialite and other dignitaries.

Folorunsho Alakija

She is the richest woman in Africa and the world. The business tycoon, has her hands in many lucrative business like; fashion and tailoring, oil and gas and printing industries. She is rated as the most influential woman in Africa and rated by Forbes the 96^th most influential woman in the world. Despite her busy schedule, she always graces different gigs. Her fashion acumen and graceful gait still catches the fancy of her admirers. The 66 years old woman is still a toast to many; her fashion combination is a statement.

Joko Oni

Madam Joko Oni has been a top socialite for over three decades and she’s still waxing strong with her unique style and fashion statement. The CEO of Gold Rush Jewellery outfit situated in Ikeja, Lagos has continue to shone like a million stars anytime she steps out for an event. The septuagenarian socialite was never caught unaware as her presence in any event commands resect.

Bisi Edionseri (Cash Madam)

For those conversant with Juju legend Chief Ebenezer Obey MFR in the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s would be familiar with the flamboyant and heavy spending moneybag Bisi Edionseri. She was bestowed the sobriquet ‘Cash Madam’ by the juju legend in one of his album. The Abeokuta born boss of First August Construction Company, has come a long way on the social radar, from her youthful days till this very moment. Even at 80 years of age, whenever she steps into a public function, she goes unnoticed, as her ageless beauty still radiates. She is one of the most celebrated glamorous society woman in the country. The woman has often said to have inherited her fashion and philanthropic acumen from her mother and father.

Theresa Alero Yembra

The delta state born dance queen came into prominence when she featured as a solo dancer on Late Fuji icon, Ayinde Barrister’s album ‘Fuji Garbage’. Ever since, she became a viral dance sensation. Every Nigerian artiste are craving for her attention to feature on their music video; because of her exemplary dancing skills and electrifying dance performance. She also featured on Sir Shina Peters platinum album ‘Ace’ ‘Ijo Shina’ where she also displayed her dance dexterity. Tessy for some time was off the scene. She was diagnosed of a cardiovascular related health problem. She recently celebrated her 30 years on stage as a professional dancer. Tessy known as the ‘Fuji Garbage Queen’ is well known and respected within the social radar as she commands attention and respect any event she graces.

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Elated Polaris Bank Customer commends Bank for excellent customer service

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1 year ago

December 2, 2023

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Polaris Bank customer, Ife Michael, who recently aired her concerns on X (formerly Twitter) on a school fees transaction, has commended the Bank for resolving her Complaint swiftly as promised.

Ife Michael tweeting via her X handle @V_Ifemichael had called out the Bank for ‘seizing’ her funds as sent from a UK University where she had sought admission.

Polaris Bank reacted promptly to her Complaint and engaged her to explain the process and promised to resolve the issue which the Bank did swiftly.

An apparently elated Ife Michael went back to the micro blogging site to recount her experience with an update on her earlier thread of how the Bank swiftly resolved her Complainant.

The Bank, according to her update “responded and reached out to explain in details the guidelines underpinning FX transaction as it relates in particular to International payment.

In her tweet, Ife Michael expressed gratitude to Polaris Bank’s swift action and transparent communication. According to her, the Bank clarified that the situation was complex but assured her that the funds would be promptly refunded to the school. And Polaris Bank did exactly as it promised as it promptly refunded the money to Roehampton University and initiated necessary processes to streamline the refund.

The engagement began when Polaris Bank’s headquarters made the first contact at 11:48 am, and by 3:41 pm on the same day, Ife Michael confirmed that the Bank had successfully refunded the funds and

fulfilled all required procedures. The Bank also took the extra step of writing to the school to facilitate the process.

This positive outcome highlights Polaris Bank’s commitment to customer satisfaction, responsive and excellent customer service, and adherence to regulatory policies. The incident not only showcases effective conflict resolution but also underscores the power of a Bank fostering transparent communication between it and her customers.

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Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United

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2 years ago

July 28, 2022

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Cristiano Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes held meetings with United at Carrington on Tuesday, but his position remains unchanged and he wants to play for a club in the Champions League and win major trophies. United do not want him to go, however, and Ronaldo has started training with the team having missed the club’s pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia due to family reasons.

His potential options elsewhere are limited. Chelsea are not an option anymore, while Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid appeared to publicly rule themselves out this week. “As we’ve seen on Instagram, Ronaldo has been keeping fit, so there are no concerns from Manchester United over his fitness or physical level; he’s one of the fittest players in world football.

“Ultimately, The Portuguese forward did state his desire to leave Old Trafford, but he’s running out of options, and it seems like he’s actually going to have to stay. Perhaps he will try and swing it where the 25 per cent pay cut in his contract will be waived away by United, perhaps he wants to manoeuvre and muscle a new deal, we’ll have to wait and see. But it doesn’t look like Stamford Bridge is on his cards.

“Chelsea have distanced themselves from a deal for Ronaldo, as have Bayern Munich, Napoli and a lot of other elite clubs that Jorge Mendes, who is Ronaldo’s agent, has tried to sell him to. “An offer from Saudi Arabia is astronomical but ultimately, it does not give Cristiano Ronaldo what he wants, which is that legacy. He wants to achieve Champions League records that he thinks no one else will be able to attain in the future.

“He wants to sign off at the absolute highest level. Now, it looks increasingly like he will have to stay at Manchester United because there are no biters from the big clubs.

“Everyone has their forwards already, and Chelsea, who are the only club looking like they could actually potentially be spun by what Cristiano Ronaldo offers off the pitch because we were told that Mendes, while being in front of these clubs, was putting forward his numbers in terms of social media influence, sponsorship that he rakes in, the commercial gain of his shirt sales and stuff like that. But even they now say he is not in their plans. Their immediate aim is to strengthen the defence.

“So, that leaves Ronaldo really with not many choices. We know that he does want to be competing at the highest level so if he does go to Saudi Arabia that cuts against everything he has said and everything we actually know about him and his career.

“Manchester United have always been very calm and very comfortable. They have insisted he is not for sale, and he will see out the last year of his contract. How they manoeuvre this now going forward we’ll see, but Ronaldo is keeping fit, so they have no issues or problems or fears over what state he’ll report back to pre-season in.”

CONVOCATION: GRACE NATION BIBLE INSTITUTE GRADUATES 120 STUDENTS

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3 years ago

April 4, 2022

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-you must remain a good Ambassador of Christ- Chris Okafor

No fewer than 120 certified Trained Prophetic students of Grace Nation Bible Institute graduated today after they have gone through rigorous prophetic training by the best Teachers Supervised by the anointed servant of God Dr. Chris Okafor. The student was presented with their certificates at the special convocation ceremony held at the International Headquarters of Grace Nation(GBI) in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria. According to the Rector of the institute, they satisfy all requirements and conditions to be awarded a diploma certificate in various fields of Prophetic and Bibles knowledge.

In his words of Encouragement, the President of Grace Nation Bible Institute, Dr. Chris Okafor remarks that he has no doubt in his mind that all the students are well-trained judging by the level and capacity of all the resource Personality who lecture them, train and retraining them to face any challenges that come there ways,
The Apostle of altars also challenged them to be a good ambassador of the school to the outside world through soul-winning to the kingdom of God.

The Generational Prophet of God also remarked that as you have all learned, you must put the name of a school in good repute and always ready to work for the Lord at any time

Some of the course covered in the 8weeks program includes Evangelism and soul-winning, spiritual development and Human Management to mention but few

The highlight of the convocation was the Presentation of Certificates to all the students, according to the Rector all the students perform excellently well

Earlier in his sermon, the Senior Pastor Grace Nation and the Generational prophet of God Dr. Chris Okafor teach on the series, ”The Covenant Day of Settlement” said settlement comes when you fulfill all the Principles of Settlement,
the man of God said nothing come free but when you applied the principles and follow it diligently you will easily get a settlement on all side

The realm of the Prophetic witnessed another higher dimension of Prophetic movement and deliverance through the Set Man, the Generational Prophet of God Dr. Chris Okafor, He visited many family altars and set many captives free, he also delivered people with blood-line diseases while delivering miracle babies to expectant mothers

The service came to a close with a special Prayer for the Set Man, the Generational Prophet of God Dr. Chris Okafor who will be making another birthday tomorrow, 4 April 2022.