When the going was good, Cecilia Ibru was described as the amazon of banking in Nigeria. She steered the affairs of the now defunct Oceanic Bank Plc. Celebrated in several quarters but, all of these came to an abrupt end when she ran into troubled waters with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission a few years ago. She was arraigned and sentenced.

Since regaining her freedom, Cecilia, who is a twin, has gradually re-introduced herself to the social scene. Even though not a frequent reveller, she has been sighted at a few events. Now slimmer, her novel look cannot be overlooked.

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She is the widow of Chief Rufus Giwa, a former Chairman and Chief Executive, Unilever Nigeria Plc. A chartered accountant, he was two-term president of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.

The businessman, who hailed from Oke-Agbe Akoko, Ondo State, passed on in an auto crash which occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway 11 years ago.

Subsequently, his wife eased off the social scene. Although she made a return, her presence has since become less pronounced. Making a sharp detour from the usual, she made an appearance at the 70th birthday celebration of the former Chairman, Punch Newspapers, Chief Ajibola Ogunshola. Looking well put together, she spotted a skirt-and-blouse attire.

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For these two, love has no restrictions. Kolapo Edgal is one of Nigeria’s most successful entrepreneurs. His not-in-your-face personality ensures he stays out of the limelight, though not as much as he desires.

Delores has a similar personality even though she is the daughter of Nigeria’s billionaire industrialist, Chief Sunny Odogwu, a.k.a Ide Ahaba. Previously married, the story of her failed marriage to Abuja-based Stan Rerri is no longer new.

Now in a loving relationship, the duo is obviously still smitten with each other. This is contrary to the views of naysayers who tipped the relationship for failure. The loved-up pair was seen at Sola Coker’s 50th birthday party, which held at the prestigious Cafe Royale Hotel, London last weekend.

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Though they are not of same age, they still have some things in common. They not only dress gorgeously, they are regulars at high-octane shindigs.

A top socialite, Joko Oni, a.k.a Madam Goldrush, is one of the matriarchs of high society but very passionate about attending parties and she makes no pretence about this. Always decked in the traditional iro, buba and mind-blowing gele, the mother of three, who is also a grandmother, ensures she gets personally involved in what takes place before, during and after the parties she attends. A good friend of the Razak Okoyas, she was up and about at the last wedding ceremony which the family hosted in Lagos.

The same can be said of leggy former beauty queen, Omowunmi Akinnifesi. A style icon, she radiates warmth wherever she shows up as a guest. This, in essence, has brought about an upsurge to the number of invitations she gets to parties. Not only does she dress to the nines, she is gracious enough not to allow the barrage of invites stop her from gracing every occasion.

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Dubbed Africa’s Richest Man by Forbes, those who believe that Aliko Dangote must have little time for relaxation can now recant their thoughts and words. The billionaire businessman took many by surprise when he turned up at DJ Cuppy’s shindig penultimate Friday.

A guest of Cuppy’s father, Femi Otedola, Dangote arrived the Kudeta Lounge and Bar venue with some of his aides in tow. He blended well with the array of celebrities from within and outside the entertainment circles even though he was glued to his seat for most of the time spent there.

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Everyone knows that London-based model, Amal Fashanu, is a product of ex-international, John Fashanu’s romantic liaison with Spanish model, Marisol Acuna. Amal, who shot to further fame with her documentary on British gay footballers, also functions as a TV presenter, musician and charity campaigner. She is incredibly talented that she takes on so many roles at once.

While her parents went their separate ways many years ago, not many envisioned that the leggy beauty is a close buddy of Abigail Fashanu, who is currently married to John Fashanu. Abigail, who wedded Fashanu, albeit secretly a few years ago, is a mother of four including former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Adaeze Yobo.

The trio of Abigail, Adaeze and Amal attended the African Fashion Week London in company with one another much to the amazement of all who were privy to their presence at the fashion meet.

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In his 50s, Tayo Ayeni is famed for being one of Nigeria’s most successful auto merchants. A longstanding dealer in exotic automobiles and the likes, Tayo’s wealthy status is incontestable. Even though he is not loud in his ways, that does not deter him from being noticed wherever he goes.

Married to Tutu for upwards of 10 years, the pair is part and parcel of the social space in Lagos. While they are known to attend classy gatherings, they host same from time to time. A few weeks ago, he was in London to felicitate with one of his friends who turned 50. Dressed in a black suit and matching accessories, he let down his hair in a relaxed atmosphere.

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In her 50s, Juliana Edewor’s fame transcends being a mum to celebrity twins, Eku and Kessiana Edewor. Long before her daughters, especially Eku, hit the limelight, Juliana had become an acclaimed member of the elite circle.

In 2009, she was greatly saddened when her spouse, Peter Adeniyi Thomas passed away. Like her father, Chief James Edewor, her deceased spouse was a successful businessman who took pleasure in catering for her emotional and material needs.

An interior designer, Juliana’s passion for beautifying spaces is well-known among her friends. In addition to this, she enjoys gardening and can be found at her posh home tendering to her numerous plants.

But not a few people are wondering what has become of Chardonnay and Green Room. These fun spots, whose ownership have been credited to her, seem to have lost the spark they were renowned for in the elite circles.

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For Moji Akinkunmi, nee Onabanjo, nothing excites like a second chance at happiness. This former wife of Gbenga Obasanjo is evidently savouring the experience of her second marriage to Dr Abiodun Akinkunmi.Those who have seen her in recent times will attest to the colour that pervades her world. Not only is she glowing, the spring in her steps is unmistakable. She savours the company of her spouse and the duo has been sighted at not a few places.

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Dubbed the Richest Black Woman in Africa, Folorunsho Alakija has come a long way. With interests in oil and gas, printing and fashion to mention but a few, her business empire is one that affords her the luxurious lifestyle she is accustomed to.

Her wealth is such that deserves notice and this she is getting at home and abroad in rapid succession. One of the effects of her fame and fortune is located in highbrow Ikoyi, Lagos, where a street has been named after her.

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Former Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Virgy Etiaba, has kept off the social scene especially after she ceased to be in government. Not your regular reveller, she made a sharp detour from the usual and attended the wedding of Gbenga, the son of the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Sarah Sosan. Immaculately garbed, she was the cynosure of eyes at the function. Her ageless looks ensured she caught the eye of almost all the guests present.

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Like his colourful wife, Siju, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade is not a stranger to the limelight even though he works in the Lord’s vineyard. Suffice to say, he is one of the most celebrated pastors in the Redeemed Christian Church of God. The head of the Apapa Family of the RCCG, he leads one of its biggest and richest parishes— City of David.

The dandy man of God has been receiving congratulatory messages following his elevation to the post of a regional pastor, thus making his parish a regional headquarters. Following the recent development, Iluyomade is now the pastor-in-charge, RCCG Region 20.

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There is no gainsaying the notion that Dame Abimbola Fashola, the Lagos State First Lady, is vivacious as well as amiable. In spite of her busy schedule that includes attending state functions, close watchers can attest to the fact that her social life has never suffered a lull.

She is a frequent face at social events in Lagos and her attendance is not limited to events hosted to government functionaries. Penultimate weekend, she was a guest at the Encomium Black & White Ball. She was awarded the Most Adorable First Lady while the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, was similarly honoured as the Most Stylish Deputy Governor.

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Founder of Trinity House church, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, has been in the news lately owing to a statement he allegedly made concerning Ebola Virus Disease.

But this time around, the focus has shifted to him and his wife, Ibidun. The latter, who is a renowned event planner, was out of circulation for many months until she made a return a little more than a month ago. Making appearances at private parties in Lagos, she took it a step further when she attended a black tie event last weekend in company with her husband. The groove, which took place in Lagos, was the first time the duo would be sighted together in public in over a year. At the event, the two of them were honoured with awards.

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You can’t talk about the matriarchs of high society without making a mention of Sena Anthony. An accomplished professional in the oil and gas industry, Sena has plied her trade at Nigeria LNG Ltd. and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to mention but a few. A corporate amazon, she still found   time to unwind at high profile parties while she was still in service and this, she does till date.

Stylish in the true sense of the word, Sena, who is closer to 70 than 60, was a guest at the thanksgiving service in honour of the Uwangue of Warri, Chief Bernard Otuedon-Okome in Lagos. At the revelry which had in attendance the crème of society, sweet-faced Sena flaunted a glow not many her age can boast off.

Apart from being flawlessly dressed, her skin, which shone like a galaxy of stars, became worthy of notice.

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Then an undergraduate of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Feyijimi Sodipo was thrust into the limelight when she contested for and won the Miss Nigeria pageant in 2011. Even though her reign ended on a sour note owing to a disagreement between her and the organisers of the pageant, the Paris-based former beauty queen has moved on to greater things having put the incident behind her.

In her 20s, Feyijimi is evidently excited by the recent happening in her life. Recently engaged, she took to the social media to announce her new status. She has several congratulatory messages from friends and admirers.

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The chairman, Tastee Fried Chicken, Kunle Adedayo, is bereaved. His father, Chief Solomon Adedayo, passed away last Monday. A community leader in Ila-Oragun, Osun State, the deceased passed away at the age of 99. Although burial arrangements are yet to be announced, many believe it will be a befitting funeral.

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A former member of the House of Representatives, Temi Harriman, is known to maintain a low profile. In exceptional instances, she comes out of her shell especially when it pertains to matters of national interest.

Notwithstanding, her silence these days has become rather deafening. Many have attributed it to the personal losses she suffered almost two years ago. First it was her first son, Aboyowa, 25, who was involved in a ghastly motor accident in Ikoyi, Lagos in 2012. Barely two months later, her father, Chief Hope Harriman, also succumbed to the ill wishes of death. Following the sad occurrences, Temi, who was very close to both men, has eased off all social activities and is yet to resume making appearances.

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She has a physique that makes many ladies decades younger than she is, go green with envy. Rivers State-born Data Amachree is a photographer’s delight any day. Her rising profile in recent times has gone unnoticed.

Not slowed down by age and blessed with a dark and glowing complexion, she has a style that accentuates her curve. Recently, she attended a fundraiser hosted by President Goodluck Jonathan and suffice to say she turned out to be the belle of the ball in her eye-catching black and white attire.

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Wale Babalakin is the chairman, Bi-Courtney Aviation services. Just in case you have not seen him in recent times, he might come across as unrecognisable owing to his new look. Those who are conversant with his former look will attest to his hitherto beefy looks.

Perhaps in a bid to lead a healthy lifestyle, he has shed some considerable weight and looks trimmer than what obtained in the past.

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