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Estranged couple, Funke Fowler and Abi Kuku shun each other at event……

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HE gap of enmity between fashion entrepreneur, Funke Fowler and her estranged husband, Abiodun Kuku is getting wider by the day. As it is, the reconciliatory moves by their families may not be yielding any positive result.

The scenario exhibited by the two on Saturday, September 6, 2014, at the Elite Model Look 2014 held at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos showed they are yet to get over whatever differences that exists between them. They shunned each other at the event, an indication they are not even on talking terms.

Abiodun Kuku, son of Ogbeni Oja, Bayo Kuku arrived the venue of the event first, wearing black trousers and a white top. Shortly after he settled down and as the show kicked off, Funke Fowler, daughter of Lagos revenue boss, Mr. Tunde Fowler, also arrived alongside a couple of her friends. Upon arrival, Funke Fowler exchanged pleasantries with some people around and headed to her allocated seat which corresponded with her invitation card. Surprisingly, she sat very close to her estranged husband, Abi. Both didn’t get to notice each other until late in the night when Abi Kuku, who sat beside one of the P-Square brothers, Paul Okoye signaled to those around him of his intention to leave the hall. He looked around and behold his gaze and that of Funke’s met and instead of saying hello to each other, they concentrated on the models as they strutted on the runway.

Abi Kuku headed for the exit door, and disappeared into the night, while Funke remained in the hall till the end of the show.

The short scenario played out by the two was a surprise to those around. Many wondered why they couldn’t even exchange greetings. Until recently, Funke Fowler and Abi Kuku rarely attend events and even if they do only few people notice them. They are on the quiet side. But that was in the past. The two have now become a regular fixture at high profile events around Lagos.

Recently, Abi Kuku was at a birthday party staged by Toke Makinwa and her husband, Maje Ayida for Maje’s mother. Abi was there alongside Ladi Balogun, Shola Ojora and others.

The cause of friction between these two silver spoon kids are not known, even close friends labeled the development as irreconcilable differences. “They can’t just get on together.”

Funke Fowler walked out of the marriage two years after it was contracted. News has it that cracks started occurring in the marriage when Funke complained bitterly of abuse. It got to a stage that after series of failed reconciliation, Funke’s mother allegedly had to take her daughter out of the home during the festive period of 2013. What is, however, giving those close to them concern is the money spent on their wedding. It would be recalled that their wedding ceremonies held in two continents. The first was the traditional wedding which held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on Saturday, October 22, 2011. The event attracted a full list of nouveaux riche. The part two of the wedding was on November 19, 2011, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. And after the Dubai jamboree, the couple flew to Atlanta, Georgia, USA for their honeymoon.

Sources revealed that no sooner had the honeymoon ended than the two were faced with the reality of life, the foundation with which the marriage was built had started shaking. Abi and Funke, it was revealed, engaged in frequent quarrels.

Funke Fowler presently is concentrating on her trade. She operates a fashion retail outlet called Leila Fowler with branches scattered around Lagos.

By: Folusho Samuel

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EFCC quizzes ex-Women Affairs Minister Pauline Tallen over N2 billion fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday quizzed the former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, over alleged fraud.

A source close to the commission said the ex-minister, who arrived at the Abuja zonal command of the commission on invitation at noon, was still being grilled by investigators of the commission till late Friday night.

Though details of the allegations against the ex-minister were sketchy, a source familiar with the case informed that it bordered on alleged corrupt enrichment to N2 billion.

Part of the money was allegedly diverted from the African First Lady Peace Mission Project.

The spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, could not be reached for confirmation.

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Gov. Makinde Appoints Perm. Secs, Accountant General, Executive Secretaries 

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May 26, 2023

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Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Kikelomo Adijat Adegoke as the substantive Accountant General of Oyo State.

 

 

 

The Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni mni, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

 

 

 

Oni said the appointment took effect on Thursday, May 26, 2023.

 

 

 

The Oyo State Governor has also approved the appointment of eleven Permanent Secretaries in the civil service.

 

 

 

The Permanent Secretaries include: Dr. Olabode Ladipo; Dr. Oyewole Tunde Aremu; Abosede Esther Owoeye; Ismail Abass Adebukola Bioku; Folajinmi Daramola Oni; Dolapo Oluremilekun Popoola; Hakeem Toyin Salami; Tajudeen Raji; Paul Amole Okunloye Oyekunle; Bassir Kolawole Kazeem and Taiwo Olafimihan Adewale.

 

 

 

Governor Makinde also appointed two Executive Secretaries. They include Olusola Orobode and Muibat Olaide Lasisi.

 

 

 

The Head of Service said the appointments came as a result of thorough screening and outstanding performance of the affected officers.

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Austin Avuru’s books now available following vacation of court orders.

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May 25, 2023

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Austin Avuru’s books are now available for purchase following the vacation of court orders issued by Federal High courts in Abuja and Lagos.

The Abuja court issued the injunction in July 2022 following a motion exparte filed by Tochukwu Peter Tochukwu, Esq but moved by Nsikan Samuel Ekpeyong Esq with motion No. M/9442/2022 dated 26th Day of July 2002 at an an Abuja High Court presided over by Justice SB Belgore.

The injunction was issued days to the scheduled public presentation of the books – My Entrepreneurship Journey and Politics, Economics and the Nigerian Petroleum Industry all by written by Austin Avuru – Founding CEO, Seplat Energy. The third book, Austin Avuru: A Safe Pair of Hands is a biography of the mercurial and methodical oil man written by the duo of Peju Akande and Toni Kan

Avuru had informed his invited guests of the suspension of the event and sale of the books via an e-message personally signed by him: “this event has been suspended by an Abuja High Court Injunction. Our lawyers are at work and, when we are permitted, we shall re-assemble at a later date.”

The retirement party and book presentation event had been scheduled for the 4th of August, 2022 at the Eko Hotels and Suites Victoria Island.

The court order had, among other prayers, restrained “the defendants, their privies, assigns, agents and howsoever described from proceeding to temper with the res – by taking any step geared at releasing or public presentation of the book titled or any other book(s) or any other venue pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.”

With the vacation of both injunctions, the reading public and friends of the author can now purchase copies of the books – My Entrepreneurship Journey, A Safe Pair of Hands and Politics, Economics and the Nigerian Petroleum Industry – from leading bookshops like Jazzhole, Terra Kulture, Quintessence, Glendora, Roving Heights, Spine and Label, Patabah etc as well as via amazon.com.

The books provide incisive and unique insights into the Nigerian oil and gas industry with special emphasis on the emergence of indigenous oil and gas players as well as Avuru’s place in the mix as founding partner and pioneer CEO of Seplat Energy Plc, a Nigerian and African success story that is listed both on the Nigeria and London Stock Exchange..

Geologist and publisher, Toyin Akinosho described My Entrepreneurship Journey as “a narrative on how to build, grow and sustain an upstream oil company” and “a masterpiece of economic and business analysis,” while A Safe Pair of Hands has been described as telling “a compelling story of excellence, resilience, doggedness and that unique can-do Nigerian Spirit,” and a “must-read for anyone who believes in potential.”

The third book, Politics, Economics and the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, is made up of 74 essays written and published between 1991 and 2022, in which Austin Avuru, “oil man, corporate mandarin and public intellectual shows by the example of thriving companies he has founded, nurtured and built into successful enterprises that his theories for creating value and building generational and sustainable wealth are more than just talk but well thought-out processes anchored in cleared-eyed analysis. In the book, Avuru provides clear insights that should guide policy and decision making at the highest levels.”

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