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The Grand Wedding Ceremony of Yewande Adebayo and Owolabi Bankole in Abuja

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By Olasumbo Otagbo                                                            Photos: Segun Lawal

Every parent relishes the joy that comes with giving away their daughter in marriage to the man of her dreams, and this was the situation when a former Controller of Customs, Comptroller Adebayo Adekunle (Rtd), gave out his beautiful daughter, Yewande Oge Adebayo in marriage to her prince charming, Owolabi Mohamed, son of chairman, Board of Trustees, Action Democratic Party (ADP), Chief Alani Bankole, in Abuja.

Couple with Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole

The exchange of marital vows, which took place at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja, was a great gathering of friends, family members, well-wishers and the general public, who witnessed the traditional exchange of rings and signing of the official marriage register to signal a new beginning as one.

Mr. Adekunle Adebayo, Owolabi Bankole & Chief Alani Bankole

Harping on the well-known belief that marriage is not a bed of roses, the Officiating Minister, Rev. Godseed Ekeleme, took time to intimate the couple on the rudiments of living a happy married life, advising them not them not to allow any intruder into their marriage but to always sort out issues between themselves.

Officiating Minister, Rev. Godseed Ekeleme

Thereafter, having performed the basic rites, Rev Ekeleme pronounced the love-birds man and wife to the applause of all present, who followed it up with thanksgiving in both cash and kind.

Bridal Train & Grooms Men

The party afterwards shifted to the popular International Conference Centre, Abuja, which was perfectly decorated by Perfect Integrated Deco, where a grand reception was held. The hall sparkled with combination of lights from dangling chandeliers, giving the atmosphere a touch of classic love, and KAS Security was firmly on ground to ensure the celebrants and guests enjoyed the day without rancour.

Cross Section of Guest

The bridal train and groom’s men set the party in motion with a well-rehearsed dance performance, where each of the bride’s maids danced into the reception hall with a groom’s man. The spectacle was mind blowing, and elicited commendation from the guests.

The couple cutting their wedding cake

The entrance of the train paved the way for a more grandiose entry of the couple. The groom, decked in a three piece suit and black bow tie, and looking like a fairy prince, in company of his prized possession, the adorable bride, who wore a tubeless wedding gown happily danced to a very loud ovation.

Members of Inner Will club Garki

All seated, the guests remembered the late mother of the groom, late Chief Mrs. Aduni Bankole, one time Iyalode of Gbagura land, Abeokuta, and honoured her with a moment of silence.

Couple with Bride’s Family

Adding to Rev Godseed’s admonition, the chairman of the occasion, who is also the former Director of Bureau of Public Procurement, Chief Bayo Awosemusi, encouraged the couple to love each other and live in one accord.

Couple with Groom’s Family

With fanfare and very wide jubilation, the couple performed their first joint function when they cut their gigantic three steps cake, professionally perfected by Cakes LA, surrounded by friends and family members.

Couple with Groom’s Parent

It was an emotional setting afterwards as the bond between father and daughter was displayed as both took to the dance before he permanently handed her over to her husband.

Mr. Femi Adejuwon, CEO, Scoobadoors, Adelanke Adetoyin & Olaposi Oladugba

Guests were treated to local and continental dishes with choice wine supplied by Classic Golden Point, and Mope food in addition to various species of small chops made available by 12 Baskets.

Couple with Brides Parent

Among dignitaries that graced the occasion were former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Dimeji Bankole, National Chairman of the Reformed All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Buba Galadima, Barr Olusola Ojutalayo, Mr. and Mrs. Balewa among many others.

Chief Iboro Ige Edaba, Barr Afolabi Fasanu SAN & Adewale Awodele

 

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The Grand 70th Birthday Celebration of Jewelry Queen, Chief Jokotade Oni, in Lagos

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By Eric Elezuo

She is by every standard a force to reckon with in the world of jewelleries, and has been in the business for as long as anyone could remember. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Gold Rush, Chief (Mrs) Jokotade Oni, and this the story of how the top member of the society celebrated her three score and ten birthday.

Mrs Oni cuts her birthday cake, surrounded by grandchildren

Hosted at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event began with the heralded arrival of the celebrant and her retinue of well wishers and friends, and was followed immediately by a Thanksgiving Service conducted by the General Overseer of the Trinity Church Pastor Ituah Ighadalo, and his team of pastors.

Celebrant with Chief (Mrs) Nike Akande

In his short exhortation, after the son of the celebrant has presented the reading of the lesson Pastor Ighadalo lauded the achievements of the celebrant in the field of enterprise and provision of welfare to the teeming population of where she operates. He also admonished the congregation to always to count their days as the Bible recommended in other not to forget to give appreciation to the Almighty God.

Chief Oni pose with Aare and Yeye Aare Dele Momodu

With the conclusion of the Service, a grand reception at the same venue started with an opening prayer led by Israel Ayodele. Shortly after, the birthday girl, who had taken a ahort break earlier, made a grandiose re-entry, with members of her family and friends, towing courageously and majestically behind her.

Afterwards, tributes by notable personalities, who are close to the celebrant, including the Chairperson of the Diaspora Commission, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, were delivered.

Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro and the Momodus

The major highlight of the occasion was the cutting of the huge birthday cake, under the directives of a renowned Economist, who served as Minister of Industry as well as President of the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief (Mrs) Nike Akande, amid cheers and applause from the audience.

A photo-op was conducted right before the lovely event, which was planned by ELIZABETH, treated guests to an avalanche of splendid local and continental dishes and choice beverages just as Laolugbenjo Band serenaded guests till fade.

Aare Momodu with DIG Taiwo Lakanu

Among personalities that graced the event were Chairman, Eleganza Group, Chief Rasak Akanni Okoya and wife, Chief (Mrs) Shade Okoya; Alhaji Tajudeen Okoya, Chief Alex Duduyemi, Chief Samuel Adedoyin, Iyalode of Lagos, Alhaja Bintu Tinubu; Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Aare (Dr.) Dele Momodu and wife Yeye Mobolaji Momodu; and Former Deputy Govover of Lagos State, Mr. Femi Pedro.

Photos: Tunde Bolarinwa

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The Classy Nikkah Ceremonies Between Omobolaji Jamil and Omolara Tijani in Lagos

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The Monarch Event Centre, venue of the Nikkah services and reception when the duo of Omobolaji Eniola Jamil and his beautiful bride, Omolara Tawakalitu Tijani said heartfelt ‘I dos’ to each other, was an inch above classy, magnificent and adorable. It was not just about the presidential building, but more about the ambience of the environment, the ambivalence of colours and more especially, the smiles that characterized the day.

The events of the day, as planned by Adela Event, which kickstarted at the newly opened Delborough Hotel in Victoria Island, where the lovely couple dressed, and had the first step into royalty amid klieglights from various media of repute, cascaded into a carnival of some sort with their arrival at the marriage venue, where guests and Islamic clerics were already on ground.

Without much ado, renowned Islamic cleric, Alhaji Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello popularly refers as ‘Oniwasi Agbaye’ (Global preacher), set the ball rolling, leading the couple into confessing, affirming and sustaining their unbreakable love for each with the crowd of witnesses echoing amin at every prayer, pronouncement, and declaration. He thereafter, declared the lovebirds man and wife, paving the way for a reception that lasted way into the night, and a celebration of love destined to last a lifetime.

With a short interlude as the newest couple took a break to recreate, the disc jockey held the hall spellbound and rocking with sounds from notable and creative Nigerian artists. The audience couldn’t but roll in ecstasy as the beats made impacts.

At the return of the couples, and under the supervisor of the day’s anchor, Tee A, the families of the bride and groom made separate dramatic entry, dancing to the admiration and encouragement of well wishers roundabout.

Then, it was the turn of the couple to dance in. With the bridal train and the men in suit doing the first encore, the couple danced in in style, cheered loudly by all and sundry, and displaying scintillating dance steps that was the hallmark of their growing up days.

The bride and her train, also took the limelight with a choreographic display, winning the hearts of onlookers, followed by the emotional dance of the bride and her father.

With the dances settled, the chairman of the day, Dr. Akintunde Ayeni, took the stage to declare the event open, and admonished the couple on the basic principles of making a happy home.

“Love and submission win all battles in matrimony. Once you love each other, submit to each other, no barrier will be encountered and nothing shall be impossible to both of you. In fact, you will be able to conquer every from within or without. And again, respect each other, which is very key, in fact, very important, ” Ayeni said.

One of the major highlights of the occasion was the superlative display of one of the most sought after performers from this part of the world, KWAM 1, who rattled the hall with one classic beat after another, getting everyone off their seats, singing along and dancing away.

Another major highlight was the cutting of the gigantic cake, coordinated by a former Super Eagles player, Mutiu Adepoju, popularly know as Headmaster during his hay days.

The guests, apart from the array of entertainment on ground, were treated to sumptuous delicacies comprising continental and local dishes as well as choice beverages.

We wish the Jamils the best of marital union in love, health and prosperity.

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Dignitaries Grace Grand Opening of Luxurious Delborough Hotel in Lagos (Photos)

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The newest and grandest luxury hospitality nest in the city of Lagos, Delborough Hotel in highbrow Victoria Island, was declared on Saturday, November 25, 2023, with high dignitaries in attendance.

Among those who attended the grand opening, or visited at one point or another are former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, the Etsu Nupe Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe among many others.

Delborough Hotel is owned by Stanley Uzochukwu, and is run by a board of directors including constitional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome SAN.

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