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THAT TUNJI OLUGBODI’S TOUGH DECISION THAT PAID OFF

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When Tunji Olugbodi quit Prima Garnet, a marketing communication company as a top management staff to start Verdant Zeal in 2007, it was like leaving certainty for uncertainty.

But today, he has no regrets taking that tough decision, as his outfit has been a good addition to the growing marketing communication companies in Nigeria.

Though there were challenges in the beginning, he was resolute in his decision to make Verdant Zeal thrive.
Interestingly, for the well-built Olugbodi, the turning point came when he walked into a bank in the United Kingdom and came out with a 20 million pounds facility.

Today, Vardant Zeal has evolved as a dynamic and vibrant shop.
A powerful dresser, Olugbodi is driven by the zeal to move ahead of his competitors; and he has broken new grounds in the industry. He has been involved in landmark campaigns that have re-sharpened the industry.
A Fellow of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), he started his career as a Sub-editor/Judicial Correspondent with

The Guardian Newspaper, then forayed into advertising with Promoserve and Prima Garnet, where he spent 15 years.
Olugbodi, who once chaired the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) AGM Committee, is on the faculty of some financial Institutions in Nigeria.

 

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Renowned Islamic Cleric Muhideen Ajani Bello Dies At 84

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A renowned Islamic cleric, Alhaji Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello is dead.

 

The news was confirmed through her daughter who runs a private Nursery school in Ire Akari area of Ibadan Alhaja Bimbas as fondly called.

 

” It is true ” Bimbas confirmed.

 

Our source confirmed that the octogenarian died on Friday morning at the age of 84.

 

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Shaibu Husseini: Mr Latin, Aneke twins, others celebrate NFVCB ED on birthday..

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Actors Bolaji Amusa, popularly known as Mr Latin, and the Aneke twins, Chidimma and Chidiebere, have joined other stars in celebrating Shaibu Husseini, the executive director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), as he marks his birthday.

 

Shaibu took to Instagram on Wednesday to share his gratitude alongside a photo, writing, “Mighty God, I am here to just say THANK YOU, Sir! Thank you for the JOURNEY here and the journey AHEAD.”

 

 

The post attracted celebratory messages from several Nollywood stars, including Kunle Afod, Dakore Egbuson-Akande and Blessing Ebigieson.

 

TAMPAN President Mr Latin also shared a tribute on Instagram, posting a picture of Shaibu with the caption, “Happy birthday to the ED of @nfvcb, our amiable @igalaman. Many happy returns, sir.”

 

 

The Aneke twins joined the celebration by sharing a collaborative post featuring a photo with Shaibu.

 

They wrote, “Happy Birthday to our Big brother from another mother @igalaman. A great man with a heart of gold. To know you, sir, is to know peace, love, joy, and everything good.

 

 

“I want you to know that you are special, wonderfully and fearfully made. Don’t ever change that; walk tall because you are God’s favorite. Many more years 🙏.”

 

The NFVCB recently organied a two-day media literacy and capacity-building programme for students, aimed at connecting academic knowledge with practical applications in filmmaking and media.

 

The event, held at the University of Lagos, brought together students from institutions such as UNILAG, YABATECH, LASU, Trinity University, and LASUTECH.

 

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Buckingham Varsity VC Suspended Following His Nigerian Wife’s Infidelity Accusation

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The vice Chancellor of the University of Buckingham in the United Kingdom, Professor James Tooley has been suspended from office.
His suspension follows his Nigerian wife’s allegation that he was involved in an overseas relationship, and now the suspension has placed his salary of £229,000 in a year in jeopardy, even as his credibility is now at stake.

The indicting report against the professor was incidented by his Nigerian wife, and entrepreneur,-mother of two, Cynthia Tooley, linking him to a romantic involvement with a 25-year-old Indian woman

She also submitted the young woman’s diaries, which detailed the alleged relationship, to university authorities.

The marriage which was consummated in February of 2022, suffered a hiccup last summer leading to the two separating.

Things took a turn for the worse when, last October, when Cynthia approached the University alleging the husband was involved in an illegal relationship.

She also raised issues about a supposed suspicious object at the professor’s residence, which prompted the police to visit the professor’s residence.

Though Tooley has described the allegations against him as baseless, he is already suspended, even as an independent enquiry is underway.

Cynthia, who once resided with Tooley at Ondaatje Hall, the Vice Chancellor’s official residence, has since moved out.

On the other hand, the Indian woman at the centre of the allegations has come up in defence of the professor’s person:

“He was kind and thoughtful and always treated me with respect. Anyone who reads my diaries can see I was in love with him.”

In the interim, the the University of Buckingham has appointed an interim leadership team, including Chief Financial Officer David Cole, Chief Administrative Officer Chris Payne, and Pro Vice-Chancellor Harriet Dunbar-Morris, to oversee operations during the investigation.

 

 

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