Showing posts with label LAGOS. Show all posts
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Monday, January 13, 2014

IS JIMI AGBAJE THE MAN FOR THE JOB?


The question above is the billion Naira one that everyone, most especially in Lagos would love to get an answer to. From the body language of the gentleman Pharmacist, it is obvious he would be sticking out his neck once again to vie for the governorship of the state that is the financial & entertainment capital of Nigeria come 2015. He did before in 2007 but lost gallantly.


To actualize his dream of turning around the fortunes of Lagosians (both those from Lagos & other ethnic nationalities), underground work is currently going on. From the little we know as at now, foot soldiers are already coming together to help put together a proper manifesto & formidable team that would help to wrestle power away from the hands of the ruling party in Lagos formerly ACN but now transformed to APC, where the Asiwaju General Bola Ahmed Tinubu reigns supreme.

From what we can perceive, the JayKay for Governor team are already doing their best to look at all the angles through which they feel the main party might want to outmaneuver all others. They have gotten together some very passionate few, who are totally sold out on the ideology of Mr. Jimi Agbaje. 

There's the very strong belief in that camp that Jimi Agbaje did far better than many people thought he did at the last election in 2007, that if not for the unexpected masterstroke that they felt was played by the ACN in active connivance with INEC in Lagos; when they made sure that only Jimi Agbaje's picture didn't appear on the ballot paper on the day of election, they are of the opinion that much more votes would have been gotten from those who would have recognized his picture, and he would have been voted for and most probably would have won the election.

To his faithfuls, they strongly believe that there's a need for change in Lagos, they believe that the ACN/APC have exhausted all their ideas and that they have nothing new to offer. They also believe that the most credible candidate of all, from any of the parties either APC, PDP, UPN, Labour Party etc is their man- Jimi Agbaje.They even point to the fact that the good performance of Jimi Agbaje at the last election, shows that he has a big chance, pointing to the fact that he posted a good result though he ran on a party-(Democratic People's Alliance-DPA) that wasn't that well known. 

In preparation for 2015, the Agbaje team have been doing their best to sensitize everyone, sending out their thoughts via the social media platforms, on what and how they feel about things and what they believe Jimi Agbaje would do, were he to become the next Governor of Lagos. Many celebrities have joined and are still joining the growing team Jaykay, some of those who have come out openly to show their support are the likes of Nollywood top acts Desmond Elliot, Joseph Benjamin, Alex Okoroji, Gbenro Ajibade, Shan George, Bayo Bankole, Yemi Blaq, Wale Adebayo (Sango), Femi Brainard, Femi Branch, Ayo Mogaji and a couple of others. 

Unconfirmed report says that the most likely party through which the renowned pharmacist hopes to prosecute his ambition is the growing Labour Party, where the most visible person in the party is Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, the Executive Governor of Ondo State; another top personality in the party is Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele, former ACN party stalwart in Ekiti, who recently dumped his former party and moved over to the Labour Party in preparation for the upcoming Ekiti State Gubernatorial election sometime in 2014. 

From the feelers we have gotten, there's the likelihood that what has happened in recent times in Ondo & Anambra State might be the plan for Lagos State too. By that we mean, a scenario where the PDP, knowing they do not have a strong enough candidate to run on their party for the post, might work in support of Jimi Kolawole Agbaje, just so that APC would be ousted. So it's most likely going to be a hand of Esau, voice of Jacob kind of thing. Major financial & other kind of support is expected powerfully from the center. It's now like Asiwaju must be shipped out at all cost thing. 

Whoever would emerge as the candidates of the other parties, especially that of the APC would determine a lot of things especially where the voters support would sway. If the APC makes the terrible mistake of choosing an unpopular candidate, it would most likely be catastrophic, so they had better be careful. 

So the next election in 2015 is most definitely going to be very interesting and would be a hard fought one no doubt.  

The man Joseph Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje, is a trained Pharmacist, who graduated from the famous Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, formerly University of Ife. He is the CEO/MD of Jaykay Pharmaceutical & Chemical Company Ltd. He is also a director of many other blue chip companies and one of the brothers of the MD of GTbank Plc, the highly cerebral Mr. Segun Agbaje. It is obvious from the foregoing that he also has the financial muscle to support his aspiration. 


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Monday, October 28, 2013

Bodyline Fitness & Gym Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Wellness Center in Lagos Lagos|Nigeria, Oct 27 2013

SEGUN AWOLOWO
ZAINA
The Lagos launch of Bodyline Fitness and Gym on Saturday October 26 attracted some of the most influential men and women in the city, with many guests commending the owners for giving Lagos a truly world class wellness centre.
The Ikoyi-based health lifestyle and fitness centre has been described by pundits as one of the best and biggest in West Africa, with facilities including a gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool, aerobics studio, spinning room, spa services, yoga and pilates room among others.
Superstar Darey Art Alade hosted the exclusive launch event while guests present included Segun Awolowo, Bassey Albert, Commissioner for Finance Akwa Ibom State Toni Kan, Ireti Doyle, Abisoye Fagade, Howie T, Zaina, His Royal Highness Saw Owa  the Owa Lobbo of Obbo-Ayegunle, and many others.
Speaking at the event, Ladi Okunneye, Managing Director 03B Networks Ltd. noted the top-notch facilities available at the center, confirming ‘there’s no where like this currently in Lagos.’
During the official opening, the Managing Director, Bodyline Fitness & Gym, Mr. Bankole Opashi reiterated the importance of the Lagos outlet to the Bodyline brand. “Launching in Lagos was very important for us as we knew that Lagosians needed these services especially given the hectic nature of the city.” He added that keeping fit no longer has to be boring because adding fun to the concept of healthy living is what has sustained the brand for the past seven years in Abuja.”
Mr. Opashi also took guests round the world-class stylish facilities for a first hand experience of the available services whilst guests were treated to their choice of free services ranging from deep tissue massages available at the spa to free hair, manicure and pedicure services at the beauty salon.
Bodyline Fitness & Gym began operations in Abuja on October 27, 2006 though the Lagos rollout will see the brand launch in major cities across Nigeria.
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Sunday, September 15, 2013

MARY J. BLIGE SET TO HIT LAGOS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Lagos, Nigeria come Friday, September 27, 2013 at the expansive hall of the Eko Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos would be playing host to the Queen of Nu Soul in the person of Singer/Songwriter, sometimes rapper, record producer & actress, the one and only Mary J. Blige. 

The American entertainer would be headlining an all female concert on that date. The show itself is tagged as ''Sisters with Soul'' and set to feature on the night on the same stage as the award winning American are the following- the sonorously blessed  Seyi Shay of the 'Irawo' fame, from the EME stable would come their first lady in the person of Niyiola, also set to perform are Jodie, Zaina, Emma Nyra, Ms. Jaie, petite dynamite Nikki Laoye, Eva, the gorgeous Lola Rae & last but not the least DJ Cuppy who would be manning the wheel of steel, controlling proceedings. 

The show is a Kilimanjaro Entertainment production and major support is coming from one of Nigeria's top communication's giants Etisalat. 

Kilimanjaro Entertainment where Femi Akande is the head honcho are known very well in the entertainment sector for always packaging fantastic concerts & music show. They have brought in the likes of Joe, Anita Baker, Chris Brown and several others International music stars to very successful shows in Nigeria over the years. 

The Friday, September 27, 2013 show is set to start at 8 pm and tickets have been pegged at #15,000 & #25,000.

The 42 years old American singer has been rocking the airwaves with hits after hits since 1992 till date. So she has a fantastic repertoire of popular jams that her Nigerian fans would love.
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Saturday, September 14, 2013

ADIEU! DR. OLUSEGUN KOKUMO AGAGU. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE


 
Top Ondo State PDP Stalwart & former Governor of Ondo State & former Minister of Aviation, Dr. Olusegun Kokumo Agagu is dead. The Petroleum Geologist reportedly slumped last night without any prior sign of illness and later gave up the ghost. He was aged 65 years old, having been born on February 16, 1948. 


He reportedly died at his Lagos residence at about 6 pm yesterday, Friday, September 13, 2013 after only just returning from his vacation to America about 24 hours before his sudden death.

May his jolly soul rest in peace. Encomiums have started pouring in from friends & others since the confirmation of his death. 

One of such encomium's is that from his fellow former Governor; Otunba Gbenga Daniel, who reportedly said- ''Agagu was a sophisticated politician. He loved his people and Ondo people dearly. He rarely gets angry and hated violence. May he find peace with his maker''.   
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Saturday, June 29, 2013

STARS & CELEBS GATHER FOR THE LAUNCH OF AWARD WINNING SHUGA IN NIGERIA.

TOKE MAKINWA
MARY OCHUGBUA
ANDRE
SOMKELE

Many of the Nigerian Stars & Celebs all converged last night at the prestigious Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi to show their support for an advocacy the whole world should support. It's none other than the fight against HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy & the need for sexual responsibility. 


The advocacy that is being championed by MTV Staying alive foundation with the very active collaboration of MTV Base and with the full support of NACA (National Agency for the Control of Aids), which is a Federal Government agency set up to help to reduce the spread of the epidemic and not forgetting the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 

According to statistics, Nigeria has the 2nd highest number of those suffering from HIV/AIDS in the world after South Africa. The idea majorly is to use the medium of Shuga, the award winning series, that has aired the past 2 seasons in Kenya to pass the message across to the youths. 

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The event which held at the WheatBaker Hotel on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 had top bosses in the entertainment and health sectors like Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, Georgia Arnold, Executive Director, MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Emmanuel Alhassan, Director, Resource Mobilisation for the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Mairo Mandara, Nigeria Country Representative, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a and Dr Okey Nwanyanwu, CDC Country Director, Nigeria among many others.


Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, VIMN Africa expressed his excitement on the launch of the series in Nigeria, “MTV Base is proud and excited to bring Shuga to Nigeria for the first time.  We are delighted that this award-winning series and multimedia campaign will be using its muscle to shine a light on important public health issues affecting youth, and promoting meaningful behaviour change while leveraging Nigerian creativity and talent.”


Guests at the launch include CEO Beat FM, Deji Awokoya, Olisa Adibua, Chris Attoh, Gbenro Ajibade, IllBliss, Uti Nwachukwu, Alex Ekubo, Beverly Naya, Oreka Goddis, Tosyn Bucknor, Toke Makinwa, Jumai Shaba among others.



Executive Director, MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Georgia Arnold also spoke on the initiative behind the launch, “We aim to strike a chord with young Nigerians and provoke a significant shift in their attitudes and behaviour towards sexual health and associated public health issues.  Combining these messages with stylish production, poignant storylines, believable characters and world class acting allows Shuga to sweeten the pill and make an impact where other campaigns may have failed to resonate in the past.”


“Bringing Shuga to Nigeria is a very smart move as youths in Nigeria need to take the importance of sexual health seriously and using this medium to push this message as well as using Nigerian acts to create real life situations is a smart move.”Nollywood actor, Beverly Naya said at the event.


Emmanuel Alhassan, Director, NACA commented, ”The Nigerian government is delighted to support this important youth education initiative which complements our on-going education projects at all levels of society.  Shuga'ssubtle messaging will not only ensure greater understanding of HIV prevention and treatment measures among young people but communicate important messages about tolerance and acceptance".



“Efforts such as Shuga that seek to expand knowledge about HIV among young people are critical to helping us achieve an AIDS-free generation. Raising awareness is key to keeping this and future generations healthy and able to lead productive lives,” commented Shirley A. Dady, PEPFAR Country Coordinator, Nigeria.



Fusing public health messaging with gripping storylines, Shuga is part of a powerful 360-degree mass media campaign designed to raise awareness about HIV prevention and teen pregnancy in Nigeria, after research highlighted widespread ignorance about or indifference to contraception, poor access to contraceptives, a significantly high incidence of mother-to-child HIV transmission, and gender-based violence in the region.


The series will premiere on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322), Nigerian terrestrial broadcasters and other MTV networks and third party broadcasters around the world from World AIDS Day (1 December 2013).  Other elements of the Shuga campaign will include a radio drama series, a peer educator programme, a comic book in Hausa and English, a mobile information service, social media and a range of digital platforms. 


To continue the conversation about Shuga, please like Shuga on www.facebook.com/MTVShuga, or follow Shuga on Twitter @MTVShugausing the hashtag #shuganaija.
Shuga is to be produced by MTV Base and the MTV Staying Alive Foundation in collaboration with NACA, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund).  Other partners include Girl Hub, a partnership between the Nike Foundation and the UK’s Department of International Development (DFID) which helps transform the lives of adolescent girls living in poverty by engaging the girls themselves as active participants.  PEPFAR (The US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) has also expressed a commitment to join forces with the campaign.





KEMI ADESOYE




UYI AKINIYI & MELISSA ADEYEMO


GREG ANOBILI


COLETTE & ANDRE

ALEX OKOSI & OLISA ADIBUA


NSEOBONG, AYENI ADEKUNLE SAMUEL & PRINCESS ABUMERE

KEMI SMALLZ  OWATEMI & SHEIFUNMI



SHALEWA

KEMI SMALLZ
TOSYN BUCKNOR

GBENRO AJIBADE & CHRIS ATTOH


TOKE MAKINWA, EHIZ, KEMI & SHEIFUNMI




EHIZ & KEMI



EHIZ & JESSE

KEMI WILLIAMS


SOMKELE & OREKA

OREKA GODDIS

BEVERLY NAYA

BEVERLY NAYA & OREKA


JUMAI SHABA


AJIBADE, EKU EDEWOR, CHRIS & ABUBAKAR TAFAWA-BALEWA

AJIBADE, EKU & CHRIS

BEVERLY & ABUBAKAR
AJIBADE, ABUBAKAR, BEVERLY & CHRIS

MARY & BEVERLY

AJIBADE , COLETTE & CHRIS

CHRIS, ABUBAKAR & AJIBADE

GEORGIA ARNOLD & COLETTE


JUMAI SHABA, ABUBAKAR & BEVERLY


AJIBADE, JUMAI, CHRIS & BEVERLY

ABUBAKAR, BEVERLY, UTI NWACHUKWU & JUMAI SHABA


ALEX EKUBO

ALEX OKOSI, COLETTE & BIYI BANDELE


BIYI BANDELE & KEMI ADESOYE


KEMI WILLIAMS & UYI AKINIYI

NKWORI EJIBE

UTI NWACHUKWU

UTI & EHIZ

SEUN ORATOKHAI & PRINCESS ABUMERE
ADENRELE NIYI

ABDUL MOHAMMED

DR OKEY NWANYANWU & OLAYINKA BALOGUN

TOSYN BUCKNOR & ILLBLISS

ILLBLISS

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