He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1983. With guests The deceased was the elder sibling of,Toyin, the former first lady of Kwara State,and wife of ex Senate President,Bukola Saraki. In spite of their simmering aggro, Dapo and Patricia put up a united front and ensured that they gave their daughter a day to relish and remember. Some sources suspected that Dapo may have been murdered due to the circumstances which his body was found as nobody could specifically account for the cause of his death. His marriage to Lanre was blessed with three children- Abimbola, Adesola and Aderonke. decked in the aso ebi chosen for the occasion, green for the Ojoras and Having stayed 60 years in marriage, Erelu Ojuolape Ojora and her husband are role models of what a successful marriage should be. Cindy and John prewedding pictures and love story, “He went to buy laptop and found a wife” Tope and Tope’s beautiful wedding (photos), Dimeji Bankole weds Kebbi Governor’s daughter (photos, video). Dapo was one of the sons of Otunba Ojora, a business mogul, and the elder brother to Toyin Saraki, wife of the ex-Senate President. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. According to the breaking news by StreetJournal, Dapo Ojora, a socialite and one of the sons of board room guru, Otunba Adekunle Ojora and his wife, Erelu Ojuolape Ojora is dead. He was appointed to the Board of the company on September 1, 1997 and became Chairman on July 26, 2007. The most recent news about the death of a business mogul, Polo player and son of a popular chieftain in Lagos State known as Otunba Adekunle Ojora has been sending jitters down the spines of many, especially those who may have been close to him as relatives, friends, business associates and neighbours. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He is a Legal Practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He was the 2nd of 4 children. The 58-year-old was said to have died on Friday evening after sustaining injuries from a gunshot. Abou Kabassi is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Ecobank Benin and is an accomplished bank and finance consultant. Little wonder that the venue, Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos was filled with quality guests. The first child of the marriage, Abimbola Babalola died in 2005, in the Bellview air crash. It was a It’s going to be one of the best soirees in 2019! Dapo spent his earlier years growing up in Lagos, Nigeria. Family members have since said funeral arrangements will be announced in due course. ADEDAPO ADELANKE ABDULFATTAH OJORA: January 20, 1962 – December 11, 2020 Born to Otunba Adekunle Ojora and Erelu Ojuolape Ojora, Dapo was the second of four children. observed complete with singers and dancers. While the groom is the great grand child of the late sage and former Premier of Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the bride is the grand daughter of Boardroom guru, Otunba Adekunle Ojora. He was buried at the Vaults and Gardens, Ikoyi in Lagos state on Tuesday, December 22.Late Dapo was buried in a vault just beside his elder brother, Adegboyega Ojora, who died nine years ago. Click here to view original web page at www.citypeopleonline.com •What He Told City People About His Life. Dapo, the owner of a private company Discovery Resources Limited, was found in the pool of his blood in his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Friday night just as some bullets were said to be found within the scene of the incident. Adekunle Ojora is Chairman of The Ecobank Foundation. Dapo Ojora is the son of a Nigerian billionaire and businessman identified as Otunba Adekunle Ojora who reportedly died from a self inflicted gunshot wound while Sam Isiah died after a brief illness but unfortunately, Dapo Ojora and Sam Isiah died on the same day. It was gathered that the information of his death came through one of his domestic staff of 16 years experience. Polo Buff, Dapo Ojora’s Daughter, Tara, Weds Ola Ayodeji’s Son, Folajimi In few weeks, Otunba Adekunle Ojora and his adorable wife, The Erelu Oodua, Ojuolape Ojora, play hosts to a galaxy of personalities, who will gather to witness the traditional marriage ceremony of their granddaughter.The ceremony involves Tara Ojora and Folajimi Ayodeji. Gbegi Ojora: Gbegi as he was popularly called died recently due to what some people called liver related problems. Yemi Osinbajo in attendance was rounded off with so much fanfare. Dapo,the second son of boardroom guru, Otunba Adekunle and Erelu Ojuolaope Ojora whose death shocked the social circuits last week,11th December will be buried tomorrow,18th December 2020. The news of his passing away hit many Lagos celebrities badly. Abou Kabassi. their familes began the day with a cosy and private traditional wedding The royal family of the Ojora … maroon for the Ayodejis the whole venue was bright and beautiful. His tragic death has been controversial as it was rumoured that he committed suicide while some people also said he died as a result of accidental discharge. 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Findings revealed that evidence from the scene of the incident suggested that of a foul play. The Ojoras are a prominent ruling House in Lagos. As at Sunday afternoon, information at Vanguard’s disposal revealed that some people very close to the late business mogul were running helter-skelter to avoid being arrested in connection with his death. He attended St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, Lagos, and Lockers Park in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The remains of Prince Adegboyega Ojora, son of business mogul and socialite Otunba Adekunle Ojora and his wife, Erelu Ojuolape Ojora, was finally laid to rest in Lagos last Friday. traditional engagement ceemony which which had Vice President, Prof. that the marital rites according to Yoruba Customs and tradition were Toyin Saraki was born into the Ojora and Adele royal families of Lagos, Nigeria, as the daughter of the Yoruba aristocrat Oloye Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos, and granddaughter of Omoba Abdulaziz Ojora, the Olori Omo-Oba of Lagos. Read more. that evening a lavish reception was held at the venue. ceremony that unfolded at a section of the same arena. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_949932995")}). Guests were well entertained by Teni and King Sunny Ade and they were also pampered with sumptuous meals and choice drinks. Also, Spokesperson for the Lagos Police Command SP Muyiwa Adejobi said investigations into the death of the socialite has begun. Dapo, fondly called Baba Polo and Dog Whisperer, died after a shooting incident at his Ikoyi, Lagos home. very convivial ceremony as both families exchanged banters and ensureed Dapo Ojora Dapo who is also an in-law to the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki who married his younger sister, Toyin, reportedly shot himself in the head this evening according to sources close to The Street … Gervais Bouti Viaudo. He had an older brother Gbegi, his sister Oluwatoyin and his youngest brother Yinka. The first son of boardroom guru, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, Gbegi was born in Lagos on 29 August 1960. In 2011, the sudden death of Lagos businessman, Prince Adegboyega Oladapo Adekunle Ojora a.k.a Gbegi, the first son of Otunba Adekunle Ojora and Erelu Ojuolape Ojora came as a rude shock. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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Dapo Ojora, second son of the boardroom guru Adekunle Ojora, has been buried in Lagos, Igbere TV reports. Dapo, fondly called Baba Polo and Dog Whisperer, died after a shooting incident at his Ikoyi, Lagos home. He had an older brother Gbegi, his sister Oluwatoyin and his youngest brother Yinka. Dapo was one of the sons of Otunba Ojora, a business mogul, and the elder brother to Toyin Saraki, wife of the ex-Senate President. Otunba Adekunle Ojora is 85 while his pretty wife just turned 80. Toyin Saraki was born into the Ojora and Adele royal families of Lagos, as the daughter of Yoruba aristocrat, Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos, and granddaughter of Prince Abdulaziz Ojora, the Olori Omo-Oba of Lagos. He also attended International School, Ibadan; King’s College, Lagos; Rugby School and Eton College, United Kingdom. Sources said the deceased may have been suffering from depression and loneliness over separation from his wife and his non-flourishing business. The Command also said the Police experts in the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, will do the needful on the investigation. Dapo, fondly called Baba Polo and Dog Whisperer, died after a … A reliable police source disclosed to Punch that the suspects included the deceased’s home help, whose identity was not disclosed. In 2011, the sudden death of Lagos businessman, Prince Adegboyega Oladapo Adekunle Ojora a.k.a Gbegi, the first son of Otunba Adekunle and Erelu Ojuolape Ojora came as a rude shock. You have entered an incorrect email address! Group Chairman, Doyin Group of Companies, Chief Samuel Adedoyin, and Sir Christopher Adah, played hosts to dignitaries as their children, Anuoluwapo Atinuke and Nosike Chukwudi, got wedded at a traditional ceremony at the expansive Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island. 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While the groom is the great grand child of the late sage and former Premier of Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the bride is the grand daughter of Boardroom guru, Otunba Adekunle Ojora. Over the weeked, Nigerian high society turned out in their numbers to honour two prominent families whose children: Folajimi Ayomikun Ayodeji, the dashing son of Mr Iranola and Ayotola Ayodeji and Temilade Omotara Ojora, the beautiful daughter of Adedapo and Patricia Ojora had decided to spend the rest of their lives together. This is because no one saw it coming. The very colourful As the Police in Lagos have intensified investigations to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. The funeral service was held on Tuesday at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos. Scientists develop message display fabric, Why sustainable growth is difficult in Nigeria, Raging Nigerian war: Fulani against the rest, The possible impossibility of Nigeria (2). They are one celebrity couple who have been able to rock the social scene for years. Over the weeked, Nigerian high society turned out in their numbers to honour two prominent families whose children: Folajimi Ayomikun Ayodeji, the dashing son of Mr Iranola and Ayotola Ayodeji and Temilade Omotara Ojora, the beautiful daughter of Adedapo and Patricia Ojora had decided to spend the rest of their lives together. The deceased who is the second son of billionaire businessman, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, allegedly shot himself in the head at his home in Ikoyi, Lagos state on Friday evening, December 11. Dapo was one of the sons of the boardroom titan, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, and brother of former Senate President Bukola Saraki’s wife, Toyin. Little wonder that the venue, Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos was filled with quality guests. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Her family members, led by her husband, The Otunba Adekunle Ojora, OFR, CON, and the children – Solveigh Ojora, Dapo and Patricia Ojora, Bukola and Toyin Saraki and Yinka and Ngozi Ojora are planning to celebrate this great Amazon in a most stylish way. Dapo Ojora, a socialite and one of the sons of board room guru, Otunba Adekunle Ojora and his wife, Erelu Ojuolape Ojora is dead. Babalola. Governor Adams Oshiomhole has commiserated with the matriarch of the Obafemi Awolowo family, Chief (Mrs) HID Awolowo, on the death of her daughter, Mrs Ayodele Olubusola Soyode. The Lagos social establishment will stand still as its most formidable couple, boardroom guru and corporate Titan, Otunba Adekunle Ojora and his adorable wife, Erelu Oodua, Ojuolape Ojora, play hosts to a galaxy of personalities, who will gather to witness the traditional marriage ceremony of their granddaughter. See Dapo Ojora and Sam Nda Isiah's pictures below,: Those who were there to share this moment of joy with the two families included: Senator Bukola Saraki and wife, Toyin, Chief Rasak Okoya and wife, Folasade, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Hajia Bola Shagaya, Greg Uanseru and wife, Ema, Prince Damola Aderemi, Senator Lanre Tejuoso, Prince Femi Tejuoso, Segun Adesanya, Prince Tokunbo Sijuwade, Prince Aderemi Sijuwade, Sam Iwuajoku, Tayo Ayeni and wife, Tutu, Oye Hassan Odukale and wife, Ms Bola Atta, Mr Fola Ogunlesi, Mrs Ekua Abudu-Akinsanya, Ken Odogwu, Abayomi Jolaoso, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Yinka Ojora and wife, Ngozi, Mr Tunde Ayeni, Ayo Subair and Toyin Subair…, ONGOING Jobs in Nigeria today (Apply Now). Later Download Vanguard News App. Dapo, a polo enthusiast, allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. Solveigh Ojora and her son at the burial of Gbegi By Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com The remains of Prince Adegboyega Ojora, son of business mogul and socialite Otunba Adekunle Ojora and his wife, Erelu… Surrounded by influence and power, his sister, Toyin, is married to Senate President Bukola Saraki while his father is the respected boardroom guru and one of the patriarchs of the Nigerian high society, Otunba Adekunle Ojora. There are conflicting accounts as to whether his death was a case of accidental discharge or suicide. Photos and story by Olusegun Rapheal. The lovers and The funeral service was held on Tuesday at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos. The introduction ceremony held at Dapo’s parents, Otunba Adekunle and Erelu Ojuolape Ojora’s Ikoyi home. Dapo Ojora, second son of the boardroom guru Adekunle Ojora, has been buried in Lagos, Igbere TV reports. Read more. A Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Nigeria news, Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc. READ our Privacy-policy and cookie policy. A few days ago, Lagos Big Boy, Dapo Ojora passed on. An insider told Vanguard that apart from the househelp, some acquaintances of Dapo were said to have been under interrogation in connection with the matter a situation which has sent jitters into many who have been doing their best possible to escape being arrested. The circumstances surrounding his death have attracted the Police into investigations as some arrests have been made including the deceased’s househelp who has served him for 16 years. Their son, Dapo Ojora, died Friday evening in tragic circumstances. His death was broken few years after he was reported to have escaped a ghastly power bike accident. Dapo Ojora and Sam Nda Isiah. Dapo who is … Dapo Ojora, second son of the boardroom guru Adekunle Ojora, has been buried in Lagos. The polo buff who was one of the sons of boardroom guru, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, was said to have shot himself in the head as reported by The Street Journal. Tragedy has hit the family of billionaire Boardroom guru, Otunba Adekunle Ojora and his lovely wife, Erelu Ojuolape Ojora. The Lagos State Police Command has commenced thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one Dapo Ojora, a socialite and Polo Buff, who was alleged to have shot himself in the head on Friday, 11th December, 2020, in his Lagos residence. Thier 29 year old marriage is blessed with four children.