ABOUT OBA AKIOLU’S SON, FATIU
The very young and hardworking Fatiu Akiolu possesses a rare humility, forget the fact that his father is the present Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, Fatiu has indeed shown that he does not want to ride on his dad’s shoulder to reach greater heights in life. In his 30s, Fatiu who schooled abroad returned to the country in 2008 and started to plan his own establishment. The young dude today runs his own establishment as the Principal Consultant at Regno Sei Ltd, an advertising agency based in Lagos Island. Private Eye gathered from those who are very close to him that, he always hides his identity as a Prince and son of present Oba of Lagos just to carve a niche for himself.
KSA TO TAKE CENTER STAGE FOR DEBASCO AT 60
Preparation has reached advanced stage towards the 60th Birthday celebration of socialite and auto dealer, Otunba Babatunde Onokoya popularly known as Tunde Debasco in the social circle. Private Eye learnt that, the birthday celebration which Debasco has revealed will be chaired by Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun come October 6th at the Debasco Inn, Ijebu Ode will be enlivened up by Music Idol, King Sunny Ade who incidentally is also a friend to the celebrant. We also gathered that a couple of other musicians have also indicated interest to perform for the ever lively businessman.
SERIKI, BRAIMOH OTHER APC CHIEFS STORM LESSER HAJJ
A couple of Action Congress of Nigeria chieftains actually got the news of the registration of their new party, All Progressive Congress (APC) by the INEC in far away Saudi Arabia where they had gone to perform the lesser Hajj. Former Minister of Defence, Chief Demola Seriki and Barrister Tunde Braimoh are presently in the holy land where they are observing the last days of the fasting period of Ramadan. However, it has been a norm for top politicians in the country to also use the trip for some secluded important meetings and settlement of scores in the past and with the way they also trooped to hajj this year, such is also expected.
CRITICISMS TRAIL HON. YAKUB BALOGUN’s PERFORMANCE
He has been a very popular son in Lagos with great record throughout his career as a respected civil servant, rising to the pinnacle of his career as the State Head of Service. Many had commended his sojourn into politics as somebody who would perform well, however, years after his election into the Lower House representing Lagos Island Constituency, things seem to have nosedived as complaints have trailed the performance of Yakub Balogun. Private Eye scooped that, leaders of the Party in the area are not happy with him and are contemplating of dumping him for another candidate in 2015. Sources said the only grace being given to him at the moment is the influence of National Leader of the Party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who actually brought him forth and also some good things he had done in the past.
CLASS HOSPITALITY ACQUIRES BRAND NEW BUS FOR AIRPORT SHUTTLE
The management of Class Hospitality, one of the biggest hospitality supports in this part of the country led by hardworking Steve Omamuli have boosted their service by acquiring a brand new bus to ease movement of their clients. The new 2013 bus which would convey customers to the airport free of charge possesses the best facilities you can think of. The bus, we gathered is loaded with state-of- the-art facility like DVD, Headrest, Reverse Camera, Parking Censor, Security Devices to mention a few.
O’TEGA EMERHOR PREPARES TO TAKE OVER EWERIDO SEAT
Top banker and the Chairman of Standard Alliance Group, Chief Olorogun O’tega Emerhor is on the verge of being the next Senator representing Delta Central after the family of Late Senator Pius Ewherido endorsed him as the best person to take over their late son seat. Though the INEC will have to organize a bye-election to determine who will assume the post, the recent endorsement of the family of O’tega may have dampened the morale of other aspirants. Private Eye learnt that, Chief Emerhor has been a close friend of the family who is very respected and this might have aided his endorsement.