All set as Theophilus Danjuma celebrates 80th birthday today
08 December 2017 |
11:30 pm
Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, a retired general and politician, clocks 80 today. As expected, a lot of people are eager to be part of the memorable celebration, and everything points to the fact that it could be his classiest shindig ever. Politicians, billionaires, diplomats, and monarchs have converged en masse to celebrate with the businessman and…
Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, a retired general and politician, clocks 80 today.
As expected, a lot of people are eager to be part of the memorable celebration, and everything points to the fact that it could be his classiest shindig ever.
Politicians, billionaires, diplomats, and monarchs have converged en masse to celebrate with the businessman and philanthropist.
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