OONI UNVEILS THE TALLEST STATUE IN NIGERIA,CHARGES GOVERNMENT ON YOUTH ENGAGEMENT.

The Ooni of Ife His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II on Monday at Ile-Ife unveiled Moremi Statue of Liberty, the first it's kind in the country which he dedicated to the economic liberation of African youth, and also used the occasion to admonish the governments across the continent of Africa on the adequate meaningful engagement of the youths in the nation building. 

The historic unveiling event witnessed by over five thousand youths from all over Nigeria took place at the new world class heritage site 100% indigenously constructed by the youths located right inside the compound the heroine of liberty lived thousands of years ago where Ooni Ogunwusi not only extolled the virtues of Moremi Ajasoro but also described the youths as the greatest accessories for the development of any nation who must be given first priority by the various African governments. He also lamented the redundancy of the youths caused by the over patronage of the foreign goods and services. 

"These Nigerian and African youths are naturally endowed, and with the level of their education or training undergone,  they are the materials needed to develop this country and the continent of Africa. It surprises me that our governments across Africa still encourage capital flights by always giving the jobs to the foreigners at the expense of our youths several of whom are more qualified and competent to do the jobs"

"I am proud to say that this project is the first of its kind to be 100% indigenously constructed, all of them  numbering about 200 are youths and all the materials used were sourced locally traceable to all the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. 

I want to stress that Nigeria has man power that can create, construct, and build standard and original goods, I therefore appeal to the governments in Africa to empower them and give them the chance to display their capacities". Ooni Ogunwusi said. 

Extolling the virtues of the greatest African heroine of liberty, the African foremost monarch described her as the mother of liberty in the world saying that the Ife queen played a pivotal role in the liberation of mankind with the legacy of what a man can do, a woman can do better. 

"She has successfully established the legacy of what a man can do,  a woman can do better.  Her influence cuts across the world, especially in America where her spirit of liberty was greatly considered while building their statue of liberty. Our own Moremi Ajasoro indeed brought the spirit of freedom to life". Ooni Ogunwusi maintained. 

The Ooni's Director of Media Comrade Moses Olafare told journalists that Moremi Ajasoro is truly worthy of the celebration and urged the women all over the world to emulate her. He also recognized the likes of Queen Aminat of Zaria, Fumilayo Randsome-Kuti, Margaret Ekpo and Mariam Makeba as the Moremi of the recent times. 

"What we are doing today is like giving honour to whom is due because mama Moremi Ajasoro is worthy to be so celebrated having lived her life for the freedom of mankind by sacrificing her only child to the goddess of Esinmirin river in order to liberate the people of Oodua land from the then incessant invasions of faceless terrorists. 

I just hope that our women of today will emulate her just like Funmilayo Randsome-Kuti, Mariam Makeba, Queen Aminat, Margaret Ekpo did in their lifetime too". Comrade Olafare said.

 A British born Jamaican, Delighter Whitfield speaking at the  event said the statue nearly brought tears to her eyes realizing that the STATUE of American liberty was a black woman before it was remoulded to represent a white woman. She described her experience at the event as unforgettable.                          

"This is so awesome, whaoooh! This king has made the Africans proud, Ooni has made me proud so proud. Am now very proud to be who I am,  this really gives me a spirit of originality ".  Delighter Whitfield screamed. 

Professor Wole Soyinka's daughter,  Mrs Moremi Onijala who also graced the occasion said she believes in the life of Moremi for what she represents saying that her father Professor Soyinka had named her Moremi with the hope that she would grow to lead in path of freedom the way MOREMI AJASORO did.

"Apart from the emotional feeling that went through me because of the name I share with this greatest heroine of world's liberty, seeing people revere what MOREMI symbolises has really brought me home as she is not just a heroine to the people of Yoruba land but also to the entire mankind." Moremi Soyinka declared.

The 42feet Moremi Statue of Liberty in Ile-Ife is the tallest statue in Nigeria and 3rd tallest in Africa envisioned by Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and 100% indigenously constructed by a team of almost 200 Nigerian youths led by the sculptor who is the head of the Ooni’s Palace Art Gallery,  Victor Badejo and the palace Engineer, Simeon Adeyinka who served as the site Engineer While

 While the African tallest statue is the 161feet African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal was built by a North Korean company Mansudae Overseas Projects Ltd. followed by the 66feet Great Sphinx of Gisa in Egypt as the African 2nd tallest statue.

South-West Governors Storms Ibadan for Economic Forum

L-R:Govs. Ambode, Amosun,Ajimobi,Fayose,Aregbesola and Ondo Dep. Gov

Governors from the South-West states are to converge on Ibadan, the Oyo state capital yesterday (Monday) for an Economic Forum

Those expected at the forum are Governors Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State; Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State; Dr Segun Mimiko of Ondo State; Mr Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State; and Mr. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State.

The forum according to a statement by the Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, made available to newsmen was aimed at discussing and promoting issues of common concern and interest in the zone.

Mr Layinka stated that the meeting was called at the instance of Governor, Abiola Ajimobi to discuss several issues of common concern to the region in view of the challenging economic circumstances confronting the nation and its constituent parts.

“These issues include security of lives and properties of all citizens and our peoples; the economic development of the states by leveraging on common resources and the competitive advantages of the region” he said.

Mr Layinka added that “other issues to be discussed will include the identification and development of critical infrastructure, especially road networks and the need for a regional rail network for transportation of goods and services within the region.”

The meeting is expected to be facilitated by the Director-General of the Nigeria Institute of Social and Economic Research, Prof. Dosu Adeyeye; Director-General of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN Commission), Mr Dipo Famakinwa; as well as the Group Managing Director of O’dua Investments, Mr. Adewale Raji.

Source: New Nigerian online

Maiden OTISE'ESE CARNIVAL 2016 Holds Dec. 7

The Ooni of Ife's Director of Media and Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare has described the proposed maiden OTI SE'ESE CARNIVAL billed to hold on 7th December 2016 in commemoration of the 1st year coronation anniversary of Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi(Ojaja II) of Ile-Ife  as a manifestation of the king's progressive vision for youth development and empowerment.

The Ooni's Media Relations strategist stated this at the Ile-Oodua palace on Tuesday during a well attended press conference jointly called by the organizers, Mainstream Promotions Ltd and Achievas Entertainment in conjunction with Directorate of Media & Public Affairs of Ooni's Palace where the mission of the first of it's kind multimillion Naira carnival was made known to the general public.

The Project Lead of Mainstreetz Promotions Ltd Onyebuchi Desmond who read the text on behalf of the company's Chief Operating Officer, Mr Seun Famodun said OTISE'ESE CARNIVAL  project has been conceptualized to celebrate Ooni Ogunwusi and it is in line with his transformation of cultural tourism plan with a view to showcasing the rich cultural splendour of Ile Ife as the source of Yoruba and foster unity among the black race.

"Otisese Carnival is a cultural festival conceived for the Office of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II to celebrate his ascension and landmark reign, showcasing the rich cultural splendour of Ile Ife and foster unity among the Yoruba race. The Carnival is also projected at bringing all Yoruba's (Odua descents) and well-wishers from different parts of Nigeria and in diaspora to rejoice the reign of the new Ooni of Ile Ife and revel the Odua legacy."
He also assured that adequate preparations are being perfected to take care an anticipated crowd of over 1,000,000 people with expected attendances of top government functionaries at the federal and state level, royal & traditional rulers, serving ministers, visiting guests and dignitaries from states, foreign embassies and missions, distinguished associations from both home and aboard.

According to Seun Famodu, the Chief operating officer of Mainstreetz Promotions  “The Otisese carnival aims at consolidating the vision of his Imperial Majesty in transforming Ile Ife as the cultural & tourism capital of Nigeria, promoting the vast business opportunities and potentials that abode in Ile Ife”. Mainstreetz Promotions and Achievers Entertainment are working on behalf of his imperial majesty to host this unique event showcasing the rich culture and traditions of Ile Ife to the world.

“We are using this opportunity to draw the attention of the general public to this upcoming event which is poised to be one of the biggest cultural showcase in the State of Osun and Nigeria. Ile Ife is the cradle of Yoruba civilisation and to have an annual celebration bringing people together from far and wide is an opportunity that should be utilised. We want to create a platform for entertainment, education and reawakening of the youth to the cultural values of Oduduwa that will help foster unity and prosperity of Nigeria,” said Onyebuchi Desmond, project lead for Otisese carnival.

According to the CEO Achievas, the Otisese Carnival will be having cultural, interactive and entertainment styled activities that includes; Tour & Sightseeing to prestigious Ile Ife landmarks, a colourful fete parade, Star studded Music Concert, Royal banquet amongst others.  His imperial Majesty and his Olori will be launching their pet projects that includes social empowerment initiatives for the Ile Ife community and Osun state.

This event is an opportunity for corporate organisations, business entities to reiterate their brand commitment towards the sustenance of our cultural splendour and reaching out to new markets through the carnival activities.

Mainstreetz Promotions is an event and PR management company in the business of delivering top notch services to companies, organizations celebrities and entertainers in our service portfolios.

GROUP CAUTIONS BUHARI OVER NNPC POSTING

The Association of Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria, has called on the Minister of Petroleum Resources, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, which is headed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, to quickly review the recent movement of Management personnel in the organization because it contains palpable cases of vendetta and injustice..

This was contained in a release signed by its National President and Secretary and made available to newsmen in Abuja. The association made particular reference to the NNPC spokesman, Mallam Garbadeen Muhammad who was given an ambiguous posting that leaves him in limbo.

Until the recent postings, Muhammad was the Group General Manager, Group Public the NNPC. But in a very curious action, he was moved to the position of ‘General Manager Communication and Strategy’ while still retaining his GGM position.

The organization said this is “enough to destabilize anyone and kill their morale”. The online publishers also queried the rush with which the GMD went about the posting. They observed that if Baru’s motives were sincere and in the interest of the corporation, he would have waited another couple of days when the NNPC Board would be inaugurated and then run the process through the board. “That way, he would have avoided the suspicion and errors that normally accompany a one-man know all decision.. But as it were, Baru can hardly defend himself against the accusation of carrying out a personal vendetta against his perceived enemies. “It is very possible”, says the online publishers that “Muhammed who joined the NNPC only about 6 months ago is a victim of Baru’s hate and vendetta, who has never hidden his disdain for so called outsiders joining the NNPC”.
The group described the attitude as being “particularly dangerous”

Examining Mr. Garabadeen’s case, the online body of publishers noted that “Garbadeen was invited by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Kachikwu who then doubled as GMD to come and serve his country. Garbadeen accepted to serve out of a sense of national duty. He left a flourishing media practice, a respectable job as Editor at Large with The Sun Newspapers, a popular and respected columnist and at the time the prestigious position of the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) to serve his country, only for him to be treated shabbily and wickedly.

This injustice is unacceptable under any guise. It is in this light that we call on President Buhari, whose sense of justice is not in doubt to intervene and salvage the reputation of a honest and patriotic citizen whose only crime was that he answered the national call to serve his country at the expense of a brilliant career that he built painfully over the past two decades”.

The association further said that “apart from discouraging competent Nigerians at home and abroad from making sacrifices for the country, such inexplicable inconsistency, coming less than six months after a similar exercise will spook investors and stun the growth of the oil and gas industry.

The online media practitioners further averred that if indeed the President granted approval for this injustice, it must be because he was misled by Dr. Baru, and that is why the President and Board of the NNPC have a moral obligation to review the exercise and wherever infractions are detected, they must be redressed.

Recalling the role Garbadeen played during the fuel subsidy standoff with Labour and other stakeholders, the online publishers maintained that “humiliating Garbadeen so cruelly for the personal satisfaction of the GMD is sad and a depressing indicator of why Corporation has been going down over the years. The NNPC is bigger than the interest of any individual and injustice to one is injustice to all”, the association stated.

Surebet In N1.8M Scandal: Lotto Winner Drags Company To Court (‘report me to Lottery board’ -Surebet CEO)

Popular lotto company in Nigeria, Surebet247 is recently enmeshed in a scandal where a winner is fighting the company over a betting he won which the company refused to pay.

Kunle Asulegan narrated how he placed a bet at the Blue Cottage, Oke-Ado, Ibadan on the 27th of September, 2016 and valid receipts of the receipts of the games he placed was issued to him, but to his utmost surprise when he got there to check the results the second day, the computer showed ‘bet won’ an when he went to the centre to redeem his money the Surebet agents told him they have contacted their headquarters.

Asulegan expressed his disappointment when he got to the headquarters and he was told there was a mistake on the system.

A depressed Asulegan stated that all his efforts to redeem his money or talk to someone in position of authority in the company was blocked and he had to ask his lawyer to write the company which since then has refused to reply to the letter.

The lotto player explained to Papermacheonline that this wasn’t the first time he was placing bets at Surebet, in his words ‘I usually win some and lost some, but now that I won big why are they finding it hard to give me my money?’.

Asulegan provided Papermacheonline the receipts of the games he played and allegedly won and also showed a copy of the letter his lawyer sent to Surebet’s head office in Lagos with a threat that he would toe all legal means to redeem his money.

The CEO of Surebet247, Mr Sheriff Olaniran while responding to a text message from papermacheonline about the story said ‘tell him to report to lottery board if he feels cheated…we all have a choice to make’.

OONI CELEBRATES MOREMI AJASORO, BUILDS TALLEST STATUE IN NIGERIA

In honour of Queen Moremi Ajasoro, The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has embarked on the construction of the tallest statue in Nigeria.

Moremi Ajasoro was a brave and pretty queen who in order to solve the problems  facing her people, offered anything she had to give in sacrifice to the spirit of Esimirin river so as to discover the strength of the enemies of Oodua race. She is a heroine who liberated the people of Oodua land from slavery invasion of faceless terrorists.

The foremost African Monarch stated this on Monday at his Ile-Oodua palace in Ile-Ife during the unveiling ceremony of Moremi Ajasoro Beauty Pageant.
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The unveiling performed by the monarch's beautiful queen, Olori Wuraola Ogunwus(Yeyelua) is part of the activities marking this year's EDI/MOREMI festival in the ancient town believed to be the source of mankind.‎

While extolling virtues of the great African heroine, the Ooni Ogunwusi praised God for making one of his greatest dreams come to reality within his one-year on the throne of his forefathers. .
He described the heroine (Moremi) as the real mother of liberty in the world whose legacy must not be left in the oblivion.

"God Almighty has given me the grace of achieving one of my greatest ambitions within my first year on this sacred throne of Oduduwa.

"Moremi Ajasoro, an Ife queen who in her lifetime exhibited an unrivaled heroism of world's liberty dedicated her life to the liberation of mankind by sacrificing her only child to free the people of Oodua land from the invasion of some faceless terrorists thousands of years ago.

"We are already constructing the tallest statue in Nigeria to be known as MOREMI LIBERTY STATUE. This 42ft-statue which will be the third tallest in Africa is being erected right where Moremi lived before she became a diety thousands of years ago, as a goddess of liberty.

"It is going to be one of the greatest achievements in Nigerian tourism and will be unveiled in two weeks time during this year's EDI/ MOREMI festival which is just a tip of the iceberg, as many more tourist advancement are coming in the subsequent years."   Ooni Ogunwusi said.

Speaking while unveiling the Pageant, Her Majesty, Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi(Yeyelua) urged females to emulate the bravery act of Moremi, saying women needed to make themselves available for challenging roles on the modern society.

She explained that Moremi's personality remained unique in the World and would continue to remain an important point of reference.

"Moremi is an important figure and a great warrior worthy of emulation. With the pageant, we are trying to globalise and make the world know about a very important person.

T‎imes are changing and women are beginning to realise that we need to grow stronger. We need to show strong character in changing the society. I urge them to emulate the great heroine and be saviours to others."
Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi explained.

On his part, the Project Coordinator for the pageant tagged, "MOREMI AJASORO", Dr. Balogun Olakunle, said that Moremi was part of the personalities that made Yoruba cultural history outstanding.‎

He commended Ooni Ogunwusi for re-branding the festival, saying that would help to further enrich the yoruba culture.

"This is one great way to celebrate Moremi. It is a way to further proof that she lives on. Forms were distributed to females of Yoruba-origin across Nigeria and we hope that the best would emerge," Dr Balogun added".
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It will be recalled that Ooni Ogunwusi was crowned and followed by the presentation of staff of office by the Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on the 7th December last year at an epoch making ceremony attended by Vice president Yemi Osibajo, some governors, members of diplomatic society including the representatives of Queen Elizabeth of Britain where he dedicated the throne to the youths and cultural tourism revolution.

Ile-Ife has since been witnessing turnarounds especially in the areas of agriculture, youth development, infrastructure and tourism revolution leading to the rejuvenation of some festivals like Olokun, Osara, Oramfe, Olojo etc giving their sacred grooves befitting rehabilitations.

Fuji Musician Tells His Own Story: How I Came About The Name ‘Taye Currency’

Education has been described as the bedrock of human existence in life. This submission was made by Alhaji Taye Adebisi popularly known as Taye Currency during a media parley with journalists recently.

According to him, for anybody to be successful in his profession, there is the need for such person to be educated as this would enhance the person’s performance in whatever he is doing.

“Education to me is a long term and future legacy anybody can have because it brings about a lot of changes in one’s life. If I had enough education with the level I am now, in fact, the sky would have been the limit in my musical career” he maintained.

Apesin Taye Adebisi disclosed that being a musician is a natural gift from God and that they don’t teach people how to sing, adding that “I have been singing since I was 12year old”.

On how he got the stage name “Taye Currency”, he said “I was formerly known as Taye Paso but as time went on my twin brother told me to distinguish myself for future references. I suggested a lot of names but my twin brother suggested Taye Currency and that was how the appellation was adapted by me.

Taye currency revealed that he would soon embark on a United Kingdom tour contrary to the rumour making the rounds that he has been banned from traveling to the European country.

He equally noted that some people have attached him to a particular political party, saying , he is not a party member neither he is a card carrying member  of a political party but rather he is only doing his professional job as an artiste that has followers almost everywhere.

Taye Currency who is currently living in his multimillion naira mansion located in a choice area in Ibadan also revealed that he is the only successful artiste who lives in his home town and he has no plan of relocating even despite pressure from his colleagues who live in Lagos and Abuja.

Apesin Taye Currency is also mixing his new album which will hit the shelves as soon as possible for the listening pleasure of his teeming fans.

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Senator Buhari donates to community ravaged by inferno

The chairman Senate committee on ICT and Cybercrime Senator Abdulfatai Buhari on Friday disburse another set of empowerment materials worth over 5 Million Naira to members of his constituency in Saki West local government area of Oyo state

He also donated a sum of N250, 000 naira to the victims of inferno which gutted some houses at Kinini community area in Saki and pledge to donate a sum of N500 to group of people living with disability in Saki of Oyo state for a programme scheduled to hold in December 3.

 At the scene of the fire incident, Senator Buhari sympathizes with the victims and the entire community over the loss of properties and promise continuous support for the affected people and the community at large.

““This is no doubt a very sad incident which no one pray for but we will do our best to assist the victims in getting recovering their loss”

The Senator also promise to intensify efforts at getting relief materials to support the community from the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA)

Alhaji Yisau Awooke, the chairman of the community in his response said Senator Buhari’s donation to the community has further confirmed his genuine passion for the growth and development of his constituents as well as country. “This is rare and we appreciates everything, its not about the money alone but the concerns and feelings which he has for the victims and I pray God will continue to bless him and grant him success in his endeavors.

While presenting the empowerment materials to the people of  Saki West local government at the council secretariat  Senator Buhari promise not to betray the confidence reposed in him by the people .