ANTP TO PERFORM AT OLOJO FESTIVAL

The established yoruba film making decision body, Association of Nigerian Theater Practitioners (ANTP) will today perform at the white house in commemoration of the ongoing Olojo festival in Ile Ife.

According to the newly elected national president of the body, Chief Jimoh Aliu, MFR, popularly known as "Aworo", said the performance was specially requested  for by Alayeluwa,  Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi who is the chief host of the biggest annual festival in Ifeland.

Chief Jimoh Aliu today will perform alongside numerous and notable leading artistes in Nigeria lime Baba Wande, Eleso Enujawaya, baba Yemi Elebuibon and a host of others.

It will be recalled that the Association of Nigerian Theater Practitioners had earlier visited Arole Ooodua Oba Enitan Ogunwui, Ooni of Ife gave them the mandate to rekwindle the association with fresh election and rebrand the association and promise his doors open for advice and support.

The association who had had the election in Ibadan someties in September saw Chief Jimoh Aliu as the national president,among the excos are Yaya Adetunji, Adekanbi Abiodun, Mariam Bakare, Debo Sowemimo, Anike Obot, Adeoye Adewale "Eleso" and others.

Elders’ council includes Baba Wande, Oyewole Olowomojuore, Chief Yemi Elebuibon while Saheed Balogun is a consultant to the group among others.

__  Tope Eluyefa

Practisionals 

OLOJO GAINS MOMENTUM IN ILE-IFE AS OONI ENDS 7DAY SECLUSION

The 2016 Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife gained momentum on Friday as people in the ancient city and its environs trooped out in large number to celebrate the festival with all the major streets wearing new looks with the logo of Olojo hanged around.
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This was amidst jubilation and fun fair by youths in the ancient city.

Security personnel were also present to ensure the adherence to law and order.

It will be recalled that the Ooni of Ife, According to a release signed Ooni's director of media and public affairs comerade Moses Olafare, says, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi(Ojaja II) had on Sunday moved into seven-day seclusion immediately after unveiling the replica of Are Crown in front of Oke-Mogun Shrine, Enuwa roundabout.
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During the commissioning, the Ooni prayed for the peace and tranquillity of the ancient city and Nigeria at large.

Ooni's Director of Media and Public Affairs Comrade Moses Olafare added, "The Ooni entered seclusion ‎after performing the history making commissioning since Sunday and he is expected to wear the Aare crown tomorrow (Saturday).
All these show the incomparable nature of Ile-Ife. We have an ancient city that is second to none. Respected and distinguished personalities are expected to storm this ancient city to commemorate the wearing of the sacred and supernatural traditional crown." Comrade Olafare added.

The Ooni will be putting on the Aare crown for the first time since his emergence, which should be worn once in a year.‎
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The festival grand finale, which started ‎on Saturday 08, had witnessed many events among which are Gbajure Cultural Carnival; Ooni's Football Challenge; inter-school debate; quiz competition, art exhibition musical carnivals organized by International Brewery makers of Trophy lager beer.
Others are Ayo Olopon traditional game, yoruba cultura entertainment night, dancing competition, wrestling(ijakadi), omodon (Sisi) Olojo Cultural pageant, and fashion show.

Loowa Adimula of Ife,High Chief Joseph Ijaodola, disclosed that the festival has been in existence since the day of their forefathers.

 He explained that Olojo festival commemorates the descent of Oduduwa to Ile-Ife, saying, "It is historically tied to Ogun the quintessential deity of Iron and truth who is the father of modern science.

"We witness today and forever in Ile-Ife, landmarks predating the existence of mankind; signalling the establishment of mankind on earth, through the source - Ile-Ife.‎"

According to him, the festival shows the uniqueness of Ile-Ife as a respectable city.

He noted that Ile-Ife "bears  the mark of existence during the coming to the earth in spirit form the very fiest time,Ife Ooye.

"The Olojo festival promises to be a turning point in promoting African culture and business initiatives through Nigeria's domestic tourism as well as well as further showcasing the image of the yoruba race as a peace loving people."

--Tope Eluyefa

All You Need to Know About Olojo Festival +How Oba Enitan Ogunwusi redefine This Year Festival

Ile Ife the cradle of Yorubas, the land of the survivors and the spiritual headquarters of Yoruba's will host several thousands of Ife indigenes and well wishers between Friday 14th -17th October, 2016.


Olojo festival is the biggest annual event of the Yoruba, Ifes to be precise. On this occasion, Ooni appears after seven days of seclusion, not communicating with anybody except the spirits of about 600 god

On the first day which usually falls in Friday is called Ilagun day where a dog will be appeal to "ogun" the gods of iron by the Ogun chief priest called Osogun and the custodian of oro, Obawara at theOke-Mogun shrine.

On the second day of the major event of the week, usually the Saturday of the event week, Ooni appears with the special ancestral beaded Oduduwa crown called Aare on his head only once in a year during this festival as he leads the crowd to Oke-Mogun shrine to appease the gods for safety and protection of all sons and daughters of Ife, Yorubaland and nation at large.

It is believe that every prayer offer on this day and merely having a glimpse of the ancestral crown shall be answer.

On this special day the Lokolokos are the Ooni's bodyguards during the festival.

Time for the festival is usually indicated by the movement of the Sun in the month of October from the West to the East and it is only the Olojo chief priest identifies the particular day to celebrate the festival. The 2016 olojo festival which will kick start in less than 48hours.

Meanwhile the 51st monarch and the present Oonirisa, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatynde Ogunwusi has add flavor glamour and class to this year festival with a total renovation of all nooks and cranny of Ile Ife.

Beautiful landscaping in various junction o the city with  flowers and decorations.

Also the present renovations and landscaping going on in front of the palace has really compliment the the newly crafted entrance of the palace which has over the years proven as one of the best architectural designed for royals.

indeed Oba Enitan Ogunwusi is a man of history as it has also been proven that his tenure has been a very huge turn around in all spheres of life for the ancient city, Ile Ife.

It will recalled that less than a year of Oba Ogunwusi reign he has empower thousands of youths, widows artisans cutting across borders of Ile Ife. Procurement of mass transit buses to cushion the effect of transportation system in Ife and the state, plating over 1millin cocoa seedlings, establishment of soft loan for artisans and market women, establishment of a resort center to generate income and establishment of affordable housing estate for indigenes and friends of Ile Ife among several other projects. Indeed Arole Oodua Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi has put Ife on radar of world history.

story by: Tope Eluyefa

Man Storms Traffic And Flashes His Manhood At Female Motorists

A grotesque photo of a man who hits a major road in Kenya and brought out his erect manhold has gone viral on social media. The video shows the man initially just standing in the middle of the traffic, then brought out his “machine gun” which he generously flashes at female motorists.

One of the female motorists who captured one of the videos making the rounds could be heard screaming “Lord, Lord! What’s this?”. No one can tell what eventually happened to the man or what state of mind he was in. See shocking screen-shots from the photo below..

Unbelievable! See Woman Whose Legs Won’t Stop Growing

A woman has found herself struggling as a result of her legs which won’t stop growing. The bride-to-be is undergoing grueling treatment to decrease her 4ft-wide legs.
According to Dailymail, Katia Page, 36, suffers with Lipoedema – a chronic disorder that causes fatty tissue to accumulate in mass around the lower body.
Miss Page, from New Jersey, U.S., has started a series of liposuction sessions to prevent her legs from growing further. She said: ‘Before I had any surgeries, my legs were like 50 to 54 inches.’
Early signs from Miss Page’s treatment show positive results with the swelling in her legs gradually decreasing.
She is being helped by an experienced doctor who has pledged to see her succeed. Doctor Lizzie Gottsegen, who is managing Miss Page’s progress says: ‘There are not many therapists or doctors for that matter that are even aware of this disease.
‘If Katia has no surgery, if she had no bandaging, if she had no will to move – Katia would be dead very soon.’
Miss Page added: ‘The swelling was at one point so bad that my ankles would be literally hanging all the way over my foot. My biggest fear is becoming immobile because once I can’t move, I know this disease will progress and I could lose my life.’
Miss Page experiences a daily struggle with people assuming she is overweight because of an unhealthy diet, rather than her life-threatening disease that she can do nothing to prevent. But, she is working hard to overcome all these.
Miss Page is engaged and will be married soon as she works hard to overcome her predicament.
‘I’m smart, I’m educated, I can cook and I’m a good catch! You’d be a fool not to want me,’ she said.
‘I’m engaged and we’re going to get married soon. And to be honest with you, he loves me anyway, but I just want to look my best.’ She said.
Although her recent surgery did not go to plan, with Doctor David Greuner having to stop proceedings earlier than expected due to a substantial loss of blood, she is still happy over what they have accomplished over the years.

Incredible! Read why this man dumped his banking job to become a plumber

It is amazing how Bonire Abdulrahman Femi, a former banker turned plumber has revolutionized the building industry. He is not your everyday run-of-the-mill plumber.
You definitely need him to handle you next plumbing job. Call him now on 07034644973, contact on Skype @bonfem89, on Facebook or tweet at him @bonfem85

Just like the famous Steve Jobs, this young man believes that; “You have to believe the dots will connect somewhere down the road in your life. But you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect the dots looking backwards. This might take you off the well-known part in life, but that will make all the difference”.

“Sometimes, life can hit you with a brick in the head, don’t lose faith”.

“I’m convinced that I love what I do. You have to find what you love, and this is true for work as it is true for your lover. Your work is going to fill the larger part of your life, and the only way you can be truly satisfied is to do what you love. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking don’t settle. And like every other thing that matter to the heart, you’ll know when you find it”.

And like every great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years rolls on. So keep looking, don’t settle.

Bonire Abdulrahman Femi, just like every other ordinary Nigerian has a dream to become something in life – An Army General.
He was so passionate about this that he refused to write the university entry exam (Jamb) when he was passing out of secondary school. This, to him, was to make his parent give his ambition their all.

After several failed attempts to secure an admission into the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA), he began to realize that he has to have several other realistic plans.

The Bigger Dream
Deep within, he has always been nursing a bigger dream, which is to become a successful entrepreneur. But, the big question is, how was he going to achieve this fit? Thus, he let go of his military ambition and leverage on one of the legacies and professions his father has instilled in him from childhood, which is plumbing.

President Buhari Off To Germany On Wednesday

President Muhammad Buhari will leave for Germany on Wednesday night, SaharaReporters has learnt. Our sources said he will return to Nigeria on Saturday. While the Presidency is yet to announce the event, SaharaReporters was told that barring a last-minute change of plans, he will jet out of Abuja late on Wednesday, to arrive in Berlin in the early hours of Thursday.

President Muhammad Buhari will leave for Germany on Wednesday night, SaharaReporters has learnt.

Our sources said he will return to Nigeria on Saturday.

While the Presidency is yet to announce the event, SaharaReporters was told that barring a last-minute change of plans, he will jet out of Abuja late on Wednesday, to arrive in Berlin in the early hours of Thursday.

He is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings scheduled for Thursday and Friday, and pay a visit to a local hospital.

Niger Delta Agitation: INC warns Federal Government

 The Nigerian Federal Government (FG) has been warned against indiscriminate negotiations in the Niger Delta

– Ijaw National Congress (INC) says negotiating which just anyone will give rise to more groups seeking relevance

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has warned the Federal Government against going into negotiations with groups that only seeking more relevance within the Niger Delta.

INC warns Federal Government of negotiating indiscriminately.

Vanguard reports that president of INC, Chief Charles Harry, who spoke in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, noted that the groups were merely on a self serving mission, stressing that they were inimical to the common good of the region.

He said that the government will only give room for more groups to spring up if it opened negotiations with those already struggling for attention, adding, “We are averse to the bickering/influence peddling that has led to the formation of several ad-hoc bodies by Chief Edwin Clark, HRH, Alfred Diete Spiff, Rotimi Amaechi and others, which we believe are self serving and inimical to the interests of the region.”

Meanwhile, Ijaw elders in Delta state have opposed the inclusion of Chief Edwin Clark in the Niger Delta dialogue with the federal government towards resolving renewed militancy in the region.

According to Vanguard, the Izon council of elders in a statement on Tuesday, September 13, in Warri, Delta state said the inclusion of Chief Edwin Clark will truncate the dialogue process because President Buhari may not want to dialogue with Niger Delta leaders who kept silent about the development of their own region throughout Jonathan’s tenure.

The elders said the militants should have known that the inclusion of the Edwin Clark in the dialogue may either stop, delay or bring negative results to the Niger Delta region.
source: Vanguard

‘I’m Not Involved In Supreme Court Judges Bribery Attempt’ -Akpabio

The attention of the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio has been drawn to a sensational story making the rounds in the social media and circulated by the Akwa Ibom State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a screaming headline: “Breaking News! 2015 A’Ibom polls: Fear grips Akpabio over arrest of Supreme Court Justices.”

The story in its entirety is spurious, baseless, false and the figment of the imagination of mischief makers who concocted it. Their frantic and desperate attempt to link Senator Akpabio with the saga is to tarnish his image in their continuing pull-him-down syndrome, which has increased in intensity since the party lost Akwa Ibom State.

For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state most emphatically that Senator Akpabio is in no way involved in the alleged bribery of Supreme Court judges and so has no reason whatsoever to be scared over the arrest of the Judges. He has had no contact with any Judge with the intention of bribing them.

In the last few years, Senator Akpabio’s only contact with Supreme Court Justices was on December 13, 2015 when as the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters the members, led by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator David Umaru paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Justice of the Federation and other Supreme Court Justices. After the event which was widely reported the Supreme Court Justices and members of the committee took group photographs.

Senator Akpabio as a democrat believes in the sanctity of the electoral process and so has not been involved in bribing any Judge as it is not in his character to do so. His election as a Senator which was seen as a no contest after a sterling performance as Governor of Akwa Ibom State was widely held as free and fair.

Senator Akpabio like many other Nigerians learnt of the news of the arrest of the Judges/ Justices on Saturday while he was in Irrua, Edo State when he along with the Senate President and other Senators attended the wedding of the daughter of their colleague, Senator Clifford Ordia.

It is most disingenuous and reprehensible for Akwa Ibom State APC to attempt to link Senator Akpabio to something he has no knowledge of and impute he was gripped with fear when he was busy celebrating with his colleague on the marriage of his daughter in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government of Edo State.

We condemn it in very strong terms and advice those whose stock in trade and preoccupation is to link Senator Akpabio to every ignominious scheme to desist from such pull-him-down syndrome. It is however sad that Akwa Ibom State APC, rather than wait for the investigation to take its course, have already condemned their son, Justice Inyang Okoro and celebrate his present ordeal.

Senator Akpabio will explore available legal remedies to protect his hard earned reputation from being dragged into the mud by political mischief makers. Distinguished Senator Akpabio however cautions all political players to take actions that will sustain democracy and not actions that imperil our hard earned democracy.

Anietie Ekong

Why Buhari Ordered Sale Of Presidential Jets

Mallam Shehu Garba, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, has given reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari approved the sale of two presidential jets.
In a statement, he said the newspaper advertisements for the sale of two presidential aircraft, a Falcon 7x executive jet and Hawker 4000, were duly authorized by the Presidency.
The statement reads: “This is in line with the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari that aircraft in the presidential air fleet be reduced to cut down on waste.
“When he campaigned to be President, the then APC candidate Muhammadu Buhari, if you recall, promised to look at the presidential air fleet with view to cutting down on waste.
“His directive to a government committee on this assignment is that he likes to see a compact and reliable aircraft for the safe airlift of the President, the Vice President and other government officials that go on special missions. This exercise is by no means complete”.

source: www.pmparrot.ng.com