Connect with us

Lifestyle

Meet Prince Owoade, the new Alaafin-elect

Published

on

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, made the announcement on Friday.

Owoade is a Nigerian and Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a real estate investment and financial services business in Manitoba, Canada.

Born 49 years ago to the prominent and royal family of Owoade-Agunloye in Oyo town, Owoade is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade, the descendant of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade, Agure Compound, Oyo town.

Owoade completed his secondary school education at Baptist High School, Saki, Oyo State, Nigeria, in 1992.

His father worked for the Oyo North Agricultural Development Programme, helping the Oke-Ogun community in boosting agricultural productivity.

Taking an early interest in engineering, Owoade began his engineering studies by completing his National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State (1994 to 1997) and The Polytechnic, Ibadan (1999 to 2001), Oyo State.

See also  Good morning! Here Are Some Major News Headlines In Nigerian Newspapers Today: National Assembly begins 2025 budget defence today

He did his national youth service with Nigeria Gas Company as a Mechanical Intern/Planner in 2002.

After the completion of his NYSC, he worked with Oceanic Bank International Plc. in Warri, Delta State as a teller from 2003 to 2004.

Owoade decided to further his education in the United Kingdom, where he attended the University of Sunderland (2008) and Northumbria University (2012) from where he earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering, respectively.

He became certified in Project Management in June 2015 (PMP holder).

He was chosen by the Owoade-Agunloye family as the preferred candidate to represent the Owoade family in the Alaafin of Oyo race.

He held a Planning Engineer position at Oil Reach Company, Glasgow, United Kingdom for some years before moving to Canada for greater opportunities.

He is the Project Coordinator at one of the largest electric power and natural gas utility providers in Canada, Manitoba Hydro.

See also  Three feared dead, many injured as two-storey building collapses in Rivers

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Lifestyle

‘I apologise for my mistake’ — Sisi Alagbo Eniola Fagbemi breaks silence on leaked sex video

Published

on

By

Eniola Fagbemi, popular social media personality, better known as Sisi Alagbo, has apologised for the leaked threesome sex tape involving her, husband (Adesola Hakeem), and another woman.

Sisi Alagbo, popular on social media for selling herbal concoction, has received knocks from Nigerians who have condemned her for the video.

Speaking following the rains of condemnations that have trailed the video, Fagbemi revealed the struggles she’s going through, adding that she has been unable to sleep for days and that even sleeping medications had not worked for her since the video broke out on the internet.

Taking to her verified Facebook account, the internet sensation wrote, “I own my mistakes, and I apologize with all sincerity for the video circulating online. I am deeply sorry to everyone who felt disappointed in me.

“This is a great phase for me, and I pray for God’s forgiveness and my fans’ forgiveness, please let’s move on past this because this media is where I get little support to feed, pls don’t condemn me or castigate me am already passing through a lot,

See also  Good morning! Here Are Some Major News Headlines In Nigerian Newspapers Today: National Assembly begins 2025 budget defence today

‘I can’t eat or sleep for days, even sleeping meds aren’t working for me anymore, I am deeply sorry, everyone. Please forgive me, I don’t want to injure myself, it’s only the little strength I have.”

Fagbemi broke into the internet after showcasing her craft and promoting her grandmother’s business to the world, including China and Qatar.

She again became a social media sensation after a heart-warming encounter with Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in Morocco, at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

In the short video she shared online, she respectfully knelt to greet the football star, and the video quickly went viral, sparking widespread reactions and conversations across social platforms.

Responding to critics who questioned her action at the time, she wrote, “You are dragging me because I knelt down to greet Osimhen. I did not know that being respectful is now a crime. Osimhen is wealthier and more famous than me. Do you even know how elites and influential people all over the world are eager to meet him? For Osimhen to come down to my level — me, an ordinary agbo hawker from the trenches — I need to give him maximum respect.

See also  Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting at Villa

“Just the video I posted, I already know what I have gained from it. People from Ibadan have told me that all the agbo in my store have been sold out. Everyone in Morocco is rushing to taste the agbo I brought. If I see Osimhen again, I will kneel down to greet him as a proper Yoruba girl that I am. I am a beautiful story.”

Continue Reading

Lifestyle

SPECIAL TRIBUTE: Celebrating a rare icon, master strategist, and a true Professor of practical politics.

Published

on

By

At 90, Otunba Bushura Adedeji Alebiosu – “Bush of Africa” stands as a living testament to wisdom, resilience, and enduring influence.

His life has been a remarkable journey of service, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to community development and political excellence at the grassroots.

Otunba Alebiosu’s legacy is written not just in years, but in lives touched, leaders raised, and structures built. A bridge between generations, his voice has shaped conversations, guided decisions, and inspired countless individuals to embrace purposeful leadership.

Today, we celebrate not just longevity, but impact. Not just age, but relevance. Not just a man, but an institution.

May your wisdom continue to illuminate paths, and may your legacy remain evergreen.

Happy 90th Birthday, Bush of Africa

E-signed:

Oloye Salami Oluwaseun
Managing Director/CEO
Crosserlough Development Company

See also  Three feared dead, many injured as two-storey building collapses in Rivers
Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Zaynab Otiti Obanor: The Queen with Uncommon Milk of Kindness Celebrates Birthday with the Needy

Published

on

By

In a world where birthdays are often marked by glittering parties and exclusive guest lists, Zaynab Otiti Obanor chose a different path—one paved with compassion, empathy and an uncommon milk of human kindness.

For Zaynab, philanthropy is not a seasonal obligation or a public relations gesture; it is a way of life. True to her enduring spirit of generosity, she marked her birthday not with chandeliers and champagne, but with open arms and a giving heart—celebrating with the needy, the forgotten and the vulnerable.

From distributing food items and essential supplies to sharing warm embraces and reassuring words, she turned what could have been a private celebration into a communal blessing. For many beneficiaries, her presence was more precious than the gifts she brought. She did not merely give; she connected. She listened. She cared.

Those who know her say this is vintage Zaynab—graceful yet grounded, elegant yet empathetic. A woman who understands that true royalty is not defined by status but by service. In her quiet but impactful way, she continues to demonstrate that the greatest wealth one can possess is a generous spirit.

See also  Police arrest over 100 ‘gay suspects’ in Delta

Her philosophy has always been clear: to change the world, we must first change our attitude toward giving. And on her special day, she once again proved that kindness, when shared, multiplies.

As she adds another year, Zaynab Otiti Obanor stands tall—not just as a celebrated figure, but as a beacon of hope. A queen, indeed, whose crown shines brightest in the lives she touches.

Continue Reading

Trending News