Tolani: You Are Better in The Kitchen Than Holding A Public Office - Liberation Movement

Tolani Adigun

The Liberation  Movement of Ibadan Southwest 1 have berate the APC candidate contesting House of Assembly election in Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1 over her unguarded statements on the person of Hon Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi the incumbent Member of the State House of Assembly on a  popular radio program this morning in Ibadan.

According to a statement issued by the coordinator of the group,Musibau Akinwale shortly after today's program that Oladeni Adebisi have written his name in Gold while Tolani Adigun is a frustrated politician who should by now withdraw and be responsible in home front of ideas and has no moral right to cast aspersions on another candidate instead of telling the people what she want to offer the constituents.

" We condemned in all sense of humility the attack on the personality of our candidate, Hon Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi by House of Assembly APC candidate in Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1 who disrespect, rude and abuse Hon Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi office as the number 7 in the Oyo State House of Assembly and his person"

"This is not the first time Tolani will be attacking the personality of Hon Yusuf and we think enough is enough, we believe our people need a candidate that is patient with moral and impeccable character which Tolani Adigun of APC lack and it is high time she learn to respect whoever God chooses as a leader". 

Musiliu added that, APC candidate Tolani Adigun would have explained to the public what she have to offer and not to attack any personality while Hon. Yusuf Adebisi give evidences of his achievements in the area of health, Security, Light up project to all nooks and crannies within the constituency, water projects, empowerment Programs  for over 150 youths on different skills acquisition ,bills to enhance the youth development among others.

"if Tolani have impeccable character she wouldn't have exchange three different political parties within the space of time she returned from United Kingdom few years ago" Musiliu added.

The Liberation Movement added that Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1 should rally support for the incumbent member , Hon Yusuf Adebisi who is transforming the social economy, security and human capacity development in the Constituency instead of liars, deceitful and uncontrollable, impatient character like Tolani Adigun.

While thanking His Excellency, Gov Seyi Makinde for his benevolence to have grant the wish of Ibadan Southwest State constituency 1 to re present Hon Yusuf Adebisi while praying for the success of the people's Governor and Yusuf Adebisi beyond 2023.

CHRISTMAS 2022: OONI SPLASHES SCHOLARSHIP ON 50 STUDENTS AS OONI THROWS PARTY FOR IFE CHILDREN

Olori Temitope Enitan Ogunwusi

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II on Tuesday awarded scholarships to 50 students in Ile-Ife, in celebration of the 2022 Christmas festival. 

 In a release signed by Director of Media and Public Affairs to Ooni's palace Otunba Moses Olafare. While receiving the children who are students of primary and secondary schools, as well as Schools for persons with Special Needs at his ancient Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife, Ooni Ogunwusi urged the kids to pick only from good mentors in the society.

Speaking through his amiable queen, Olori Temitope Adesegun-Ogunwusi, who doubles as CEO of the Ooni's NGO; Hopes Alive Initiatives (HAI), the Ooni urged the children to remain focused in their education, imbibe the spirit of hardwork and look up to good people with impeccably virtuous character as mentors and role models. 

 "While you listen to music, watch movies and socialize, pick from what is good only. Do not imbibe bad habits because such is capable of destroying you and your purpose in life.

 "Kabiyesi cannot wait to hear and celebrate your success stories in the nearest future, so he is urging you to be right and do right at all times.

 "To our daddies and mummies here present, we need to train these children to have the fear of God. When a child fears God, he/she will be diligent, hardworking, obedient to their parents and on every other people that they come in contact with." Queen Temmy said. 

 In the same vein, wife of the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Mrs. Olusola Adewusi, described Christmas season as a special moment of reflection on one's purpose in life and exclusive moment of praise to the Most High God.

She said, "Like the queen just mentioned, let us learn from the good life and time of our Lord Jesus Christ and reflect this always. Be good children at home, school and everywhere you go.

Peak of the event was the cultural and academic presentation by the children, during which lucky 50 of them were selected and awarded scholarships. Those selected who are students of secondary and primary schools in Ile-Ife as well as those from School for Students with Special Needs. T

The beautiful event was packaged by Hopes Alive Initiative (HAI) and supported by Propertymart lead sponsor, Indomie Instant Noodles, Stanbic IBTC and Ijebu lawa.

OYHA Vice Chairman House Committee on Sports, Adebisi Congratulate 3SC Over NPFL Pre-Season Cup

Vice Chairman House Committee on Youth and Sports in Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi have  congratulated the Shooting Stars of Ibadan popularly known as Oluyole Warriors for winning the NPFL pre-season tournament tagged the Dozy Mmobuosi Cup.

3SC defeated Enyimba of Aba 3- 2 to win the super four competition held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

In a statement issued through his Media aide Prince Tope Eluyefa, Hon. Adebisi said,  “I congratulate the organisers for putting up a quality tournament where the winner is taking home N100 million, second placed team N75 million and the third-placed N50 million. This is quite remarkable and commendable and I am glad that we are beginning to get it right as far as the league is concerned in Nigeria".

“This Super Four signifies what is expected in the league. I want to charge the team, Oluyole Warriors to do more to keep it up and also advised the organisers to kindly give the subsequent tournament a better coverage on T.V stations”.

Hon. Adebisi hailed the excellent performance of the Ibadan soccer lords in winning the final tie against Enyimba at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

Anthony Okachi’s 87th-minute goal gave the Oluyole Warriors the win as the team came back twice through goals by Malomo Taofeek and Kelly Kester’ to beat the People’s Elephants.

OPINION: Why Hon. Yusuf Adebisi Should Be Re-Elected-Hon. Yinka Akinbiyi

 

The great psychologist Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a good pointer to felt needs of the community 

In  2019, Hon yusuf Adebisi was in Foko , during campaign,the CDA ( Community Development Association) ,the leaders in the community pledged that,they would support him to win the Ibadan south west constituency 1 , state Assembly election ,but he should promise the community a modern well equiped Health centre .which he promised.

Within 2 and half years in office ,he was able to facilitate not just an health centre ,but a magnificent , gigantic health centre ,well equipped to the standard of general hospital ,erected inside Foko ,a promise kept ,photo attached  speaks.

Hon yusuf Adebisi is well groomed politician who knows his Onion and a University branded man ,who loves his people

He has done more than expected in just 3 years in office.

More shall be shown soon , let's rally round this ,young ,vibrant , dynamic and humanistic politician known as Hon yusuf Adebisi , constituency 1 state Assembly election.

Vote for continuing

Vote for integrity

Vote for PDP 

Vote for yusuf Adebisi

Hon Yinka write from 

Ibadan south west local government

NIGERIA BRANDING COMPANY, DINERO LTD PARTNERS HON YUSUF ADEBISI CAMPAIGN TEAM; PROMISES UNALLOYED LOYALTY

One of the leading branding and customize company in southwest Nigeria has throw his weight behind the re-election of Honourable Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi campaign with donation of campaign souvenirs by Head of Operations, Dinero Wise Limited , Famurewa Olawale Victor.

Famurewa while delivering the items to the Senior Legislative Aide to Hon Yusuf Adebisi, Tope Eluyefa disclosed that Nigerian politicians should be encouraged at campaign periods, saying it will reduce huge responsibility on the candidates during campaign.

in his words, "most of us blame politicians in maladministration and misappropriation of funds but the truth is that they need our support and assistance and this gives us morality to challenge them while in office if we support them during campaigns because this time , politicians spend a lot and the money goes to major pulse of Nigerias".

Famurewa Olawale Victor who said he was motivated to do more for Honourable Yusuf Adebisi because of his landslide achievements in the last 39months in office in all areas of human and capacity development from youths empowerment, non -refundable funds for  markets within the constituency to community services like street light, pedestrian bridges, link bridge at Gege Market and above all securing the lives and property of the good of Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1 by giving them an ultra modern Police Station, first of its kind within the constituency among other laudable achievements.

He emphasized that if every representatives from this constituency has been doing developmental projects as this ,it would have reduced level of poverty, incessant insecurity and hooliganism within this area.

Responding on behalf of his principal, Prince Tope Eluyefa thanked the CEO of Dinero Wise Limited for this immeasurable gesture and what he have been doing in the past and however pray for success in his business.

The aide added that if every Nigerian think towards the way Famurewa did, it will definitely reduced the burden on the politician in preparation for campaign periods.

 Prince Eluyefa added that apart from the achievements mentioned by Famurewa, Hon Yusuf Adebisi have delivered the three Key major basics of life which he promised during his campaigns in 2019 which is Health; facilitating of a remodeling mini PHC center at Foko to an ultra modern Primary Health Care facility, on security, is the almost completed Ultra modern Police Station at Gege and on Empowerment of Youth and education which he has fulfill the youth empowerments two times while the conversion of a Primary school to Secondary have reach a final stage.

Meanwhile the campaign committee for the Re-election of the young lawmaker,Hon Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi will be inaugurated soon, it will be recalled that campaign for the 2023 electioneering year kick starts today.

Written by: Wale Semiu

OONI: YOUTH SHOULD CHOOSE THE RIGHT LEADER TO TAKE NIGERIA TO A PROMISE LAND; AS HE HOSTS PETER OBI

Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife has commended the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi for making youth development the thrust of his agenda. 

Ooni Ogunwusi made this known on Tuesday while playing host to the former Anambra State Governor, stressing that it is obligatory for any society seeking greatness to prioritise youth development and capacity building in a release signed by the Director of Media and Public Affairs to the Palace, Otunba Yera Moses Olafare.

"Right from my first day as the 51s Ooni of 3rd dynasty of Ife I openly dedicated this revered throne to the youth population and I have been matching the promise up with actions in form of programs and several initiatives geared towards empowering our youths because they are our future.

"I am glad that you recognize that fact and I pray that God Almighty grants your hear desires." The Ooni said.

Earlier in his address, Mr. Peter Obi who thanked the Ooni for the warm reception, urged the electorates to see beyond religious and tribal sentiments while choosing next leaders for the country in 2023.

Obi who lamented the current state of the nation, advised Nigerians to choose a better future for themselves through voting the right set of leaders. 

"To the Nigerian youths, it is now your turn to take this country from them, choose the right leader that would take the country to the promised land. your time and nobody is entitled to take it from you, if they give you money, take it, they are only paying parts of their debt."

"Nobody should vote for me because am an Ibo man, southeasterner or because of my religion. There is no tribe where people are eating free food, buying bread cheaper or exempted from the excruciating hardship currently being experienced in the land." Peter Obi said.

In his welcome address, leader of the OBIdient movement in Ile-Ife and environs Mr. Olamide Awosunle explained that he is surprised by the prominence being enjoyed by the movement nationwide, stating that the development points to the fact that Nigerians are ready to choose a better future.

"The time is now and we must make the best use of it, we are the structure of Labour Party in Ile-Ife and the entire Ife land made of 4 Local Government Areas just like we have in other parts of the country. Unlike before when some jealous politicians mocked us that we have no structure, people are now compelled to join us daily because of our success in mobilizing and productive engagement." Awosunle said.

Mr Peter Obi was led to the Ooni's Palace by a former political adviser to the president and Southwest Coordinator for Peter Obi Campaign Council, Professor Akin Osuntokun accompanied by Labour Party faithfuls and members of OBIdient Movement from across the 4 Local Government Areas of Ife Zone, in the State of Osun.

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Tope Eluyefa

Parrot Xtra Boss Felicitate Currency's Son on His 30th Birthday

 Publishers of Pm Parrot and Parrot Xtra Magazine and also an anchor of the Tuesday popular program on Splash FM, Parrot Hour, Olayinka Agboola,arpa congratulate the young lawmaker and Oyo State House of Assembly member representing Ibadan Southwest State constituency 1, Hon. Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi son of the popular music star,Taye Currency on his 30th birthday .

Olayinka Agboola and Tope Eluyefa (SLA) Hon.Yusuf

The ace publisher who came on a surprise visit but met the celebrant in absentia. He pray for more wisdom, knowledge and understanding for the young lawmaker to excell in his duty call as a State lawmaker.

He described Adebisi as a focus young lawmaker who is trying his best in touching lives of his constituents.

Olayinka Agboola who was received in audience by Senior Legislative Aide to Hon Yusuf Adebisi, Tope Eluyefa at Oyo State House of Assembly complex.

Eluyefa expresses a profound gratitude to Parrot publisher for his fatherly support and advice to the lawmaker and members of the 4th estate of the realm while he promised to relay his message to Hon. Yusuf Adebisi.

Describing Olayinka Agboola, Eluyefa said the publisher is not only his boss who trained him professionally in journalism but also a man whom has distinguished himself in Nigeria Journalism industry, he however prayed for God's grace to be with him at all time.

It will be recalled that the young lawmaker, Hon. Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi clocked 30 years of age few days ago

OYRTMA Boss Surprise Hon. Yusuf Adebisi On His 30th Birthday With Golden Gift

It was a surprise today at the office of the Oyo State road Traffic Maintenance Agency ( OYRTMA) inside the Oyo State Secretariat,Agodi Ibadan as the head and Chairman of the agency received the young lawmaker who is also the Deputy Chief Whip Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ibadan Southwest State constituency 1, Hon. Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi whom had earlier went to see Mogaji Akin Fagbemi Stephen  as a leader and " father"  on a different mission.

As faith will have it Mogaji Akin Fagbemi drew the young man to the front while the entire staff who had already present at his office praise singing the lawmaker with birthday songs.

While speaking Mogaji Akin Fagbemi lauded Hon. Yusuf for his passion, dedication and for being a good representation whom he said nothing will affect his re election come 2023.

"Hon. Yusuf represent my constituency, he is my son and coincidentally he didn't know where doing our monthly birthday surprise for our staffs but he came in and that shows how a true mind works and I pray God will see him through for his re-election come 2023". Mogaji said

Meanwhile Mogaji presented a gift which can be described as the climax of the event and most precious while the OYRTMA boss gave him three staffs pending queries  to decide on their faith.

Hon. Yusuf Adebisi after consideration gave   pardon to the  staffs of the agency and advice them never to be a erring officers.

 It will be recalled that the lawmaker celebrated his 30th birthday on September 11,2022.

Hon. Yusuf Adebisi was in company of his Senior Legislative Aide, Tope Eluyefa, Agoro Murphy and others

HARRASMENT: WHY FORMER QUEEN OF OONI, NAOMI WAS RESISTED AT AIG OFFICE

Contrary to claims by former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Naomi Ogunseyi that she was assaulted and harassed by a Deputy Commissioner of police at the Assistant Inspector General of Police zone 17 in Akure Ondo State. An impeccable source who is in the know of the case disclosed that Naomi was being economical with the truth and that his brother, Gbenro Ogunseyi is at the centre of the hullabaloo, as creditors whom he owed were the ones who dragged him to the police inorder to recoup their money. 

It was stated that having failed to meet up with his financial obligations to his creditors, the office of the AIG Akure, was contacted and the said Gbenro was picked up by the police. 

With the arrest of Gbenro, Olori Naomi besieged the police formation to effect the release of her brother, in a manner unexpected of a former olori. She was said to have arrived the Zonal headquarters of the police in company of some aides who were said to be unruly in their conduct. 

Naomi, rather than engaging the police in a polite manner expected of a royal queen, she started bragging that she won't allow her allow her brother rot behind bars, and that she won't be dragged in the mud, all because she had come to solicit the release of debtor brother of hers.

Surprisingly, she swiftly posted the scenario on her Instagram page in a manner that subjected the Ooni of Ife, her ex husband to the public suspicion as being behind her ordeal with the police.

She has also made claims on an interview on BBC where she had stated that his brother is being harrassed because of her.

But contrary to her claims in the BBC story, the police didn't harass her, her brother or any member of her team, as she had wanted to be respectably treated with the type of royal courtesy she used to enjoy during her time as Olori, while the police insisted on treating the matter on its merit without interference. However, this stand of the police didn't go down well with the former Olori, who rushed to post the scenario on her Instagram page and subsequently

granted the interview, subjecting the highly respected monarch to the public suspicion of being the one behind her ordeals, whereas, her brother dragged her into the ignominious path.

But putting the records straight, one of the petitioners who had ensured the arrest of the Ooni's ex wife,  Adewale Adeyemi a contractor earlier hired by Gbenro to supply sand for the filling of the project being executed by the Monarch has revealed that the matter in question is purely a criminal case of fraud and forgery commited by Gbenro Ogunseyi as it doesn't concern the Ooni or his ex wife, Naomi Ogunseyi in any way.

Adewale who substantiated his point with a petition letter written by his lawyer to the AIG, Ondo zone 17, Akure, Ondo state which reads in part; "it was our clients' brief that the petitioner was approached by a serial swindler one Mr Gbenro who bought 32 plots of land from our client without payment and all our efforts to reach him have proved abortive as he has absconded".

According to the petition and other reports, It was Gbenro who fraudulently bought the said land on behalf of Ojaja Pan Africa Limited, but refused to pay the owners of the land. It was afterwards the land owners who are victims of the fraud including Wale Adeyemi, led by one Iya Eko collectively petitioned the police again to retrieve their money from the said Gbenro which led to his arrest.

It was also gathered that having convinced them of working for the Ooni, the said parcels of land were released to him for the project, and he stylishly convinced the old woman to issue him receipt to the tune of fifty five million naira. 

The Contractor, Mr Adeyemi Adewale in another letter written by himself to the commissioner of police, Ondo state, titled "A case of cheating and misconduct likely to cause breach of peace against Mr Oluwagbenro Akinfolarin Ogunseyi calls for  investigation"..

He disclosed that sometimes in 2019, Mr Gbenro Ogunseyi contracted him to supply him Laterite to sand fill a site at Ojaja park faces 1 and 2, situated at Alagbaka Area of Akure on the agreement of four million, seven hundred and ninety six thousand naira (#4,796,000.00).

The letter reads "I started the work and Mr Oluwagbenro Ogunseyi refused to pay my money despite that I also needed to pay other workers that worked for me. The commissioner of police sir, it will interest you sir that Mr Gbenro Ogunseyi had been threatening my life that I should not ask for the money again."

He stated that he is suspecting that the said Mr Gbenro is planning to attack him "I am appealing to you sir to use your good office to investigate, arrest and if found guilty should be  charged accordingly".

To confirm the petitions and other documents at our disposal, our reporter put a call through to the same Wale Adeyemi on Wednesday who disclosed that he had truly petitioned the police when the said Gbenro refused to pay him and he has also dragged him before the court of law. He said what infuriated him most was the flagrant rejection of all peace moves he had severally tried to make with him.

Similarly, an 85 year old woman & the head of Atibiti Faaye family, popularly known as Iya Eko also in a phone chat on Wednesday said she was actually duped by Gbenro, as he failed to pay her over twenty million naira, money meant for the second land purchased from her, She said the first land purchased from her was twenty million naira, was paid for, but Gbenro returned to request for her support by adding five million naira, which she obliged. 

However, he returned to request for additional pieces of land which was thirty two acres, but on measuring, Gbenro claimed it was thirty acres and they agreed he will pay one million naira for an acre, totalling thirty million naira. She informed that he failed to pay for that one and when she became sick and needed money, Gbenro started paying in bits. 

She also revealed that  Gbenro and a friend returned to her informing that he had lost the twenty five million receipt she gave him. She was astonished that he could have lost such but that after much plea since she is illiterate, she gave them the permission to write the receipt, but to her surprise,it was discovered that Gbenro and his friend wrote fifty five million naira.

Ooni's Director of Media, Otunba Moses Olafare refused to make a categorical statement when contacted by our reporters on Wednesday.

"I can't say anything please. I don't even know what you are talking about. I advise you take your investigation to the said police command for clearer clarification".

When pressed further on wether or not he was aware of the Instagram message posted by the ex Olori, he said "Yes of course, I have seen it but how does that concern the palace? If someone lamented to have been bullied by a police officer at a police station in Ondo state not at the palace here in Ile-Ife, Osun state, why should I be the one answering questions on that. My dear brother, kindly respect our culture of silence on issues like this. We are not used to making such reactions please. Or have you ever seen Ooni make any statement on the choice of Olori Naomi to leave the marriage till date? Never! How can you be witch-hunting your ex wife who is taking care of your son? Please leave us out of this". Otunba Olafare said.

No one was ready to talk to us at the Ojaja Park in Akure except a plank contractor who didn't disclose his name. He frown at any attempt by anybody to link Ooni to the travail of Gbenro with the police.

"How on earth can anyone suggest that Ooni must have been the on behind the police to bully his ex wife for God's sake! Have you forgotten that woman is the mother of Ooni's only prince? I know Ooni to be so kind and forgiving, there's nobody he cannot help. See, we are all in this Akure, we knew Naomi and her family before her marriage to the Ooni, we knew them when she was with the Ooni and we know them today that they are not with the king. Has Ooni not been giving her money for her son's upkeep regularly? Even her sister Simi who added a needless comment to her sister's Instagram page, was it not Ooni who put her in the Afe Babalola University? I can only advise Olori Naomi to make peace with her husband without heating up the polity. Even if they remain separated but they are still father and mother to their only prince Tadenikawo. Even if she wants Ooni to intervene in the Gbenro's police case, I think she should humbly do so, not by trying to blackmail the king to submission." He said.

All efforts to speak with Ondo state Police PRO Funmilayo Odunlami proved abortive as she didn't pick our calls. We left a massage on her phone and we believe she would get in touch with us "Good morning officer, how are you doing? I just need your clarification on the matter between Mr Wale Adeyemi, Iya Eko and the Brother of Olori Naomi Ogunwusi. I am journalist and blogger based in Lagos"

In the spirit of investigative journalism, we also sought reaction from DSP Adeoye Akeem Adeola, the PPRO for AIG Zone 17, Akure where Olori Naomi claimed to have been bullied. The PPRO 

said he doesn't know anything about the matter at all.

Gbenga Soloki

CityBlogNews

OONI TO HOST DIGNITARIES FOR AFRICA FASHION WEEK NIGERIA

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, is scheduled to host other top dignitaries at the closing ceremony of the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria on Friday, 9th September, 2022 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State. 

According to a statement by the Ooni's Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, the event was founded as a sister event to Africa Fashion Week London, the biggest festival of African Fashion in the UK by Princess Ronke Ademiluyi who doubles as CEO of the Adire Oodua Textile Industry.

The Arole Oduduwa will alongside the First Lady of Kwara State, Amb. (Mrs.) Abdulrazaq host other dignitaries to a warm closing session of the event where over 60 designers will be showcasing their works. 

Otunba Olafare explained that, "Africa fashion Week Nigeria now in its 8th year  continues  promoting African fashion  culture globally, with the sole aim of showcasing African creatives and indigenous textiles such as Adire  on the global stage.

"Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2021 was held in the ancient city of ile ife at the Ojaja Arena, while the forthcoming 022 will be held at the Eko Hotel in Lagos.

"This will dovetail into the 12th Edition of Africa Fashion week london taking place in the 7th and 8th of October in celebration of Black history month and the theme is experiencing the Adire Culture

"An Adire Pavillion sponsored by Eco Bank will be declared open by HIM the custodian of cultures and traditions

"In partnership with Nigeria's fashion powerhouse Lagos Fashion Fare headed by Mr Ayo Olugbade, AFWN 2022   promises the  delivering a never before seen African fashion event  right here in Lagos. Featuring renowned designers from Nigeria, the likes of Kunle Afolanyan's Ire Clothing,  AdirestylesNG, HardleySeen, Fashion by Ashani, KaffyKreates and KolaKudus. 

"Also the President of Fadan will be leading a collective of Fadan Designers and mix of designer brands from other African countries such as Nivaldo Thierry from Mozambique, YawsCreations from The Gambia."

OONI TO UNVEIL NGO FOR CIVIC ORIENTATION, INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE

Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has concluded plans to unveil a nongovernmental organization with the name; Ooni Ojaja Development Initiative.

According to a release signed by Director of Media and Public Affairs to the palace, Otunba Moses Olafare reads that the Ooni Ojaja Development Initiative is a project of the Ooni structured to address the gap between government and the governed, enhance more youth and women's participation in processes leading to governance and make the government more acceptable to the masses among others.

Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, the non governmental organization is committed to enhancing local communities and life of Nigerians across Nigeria through Safe and Inclusive civic participation, advocacy campaigns, evidence based research, capacity building and stakeholder engagements.

The organization is prepared to achieve the duties stated above by enhancing Nigerians access to information, providing enabling structures and implementing sustainable initiatives.

Ooni however has appointed Dr. Olushola Aluko Okpodu as the Director General to head the NGO – a Veteran Newscaster and ex staff of AIT Network Service. Renowned Media & Development Communication Expert with 25 years experience. She had a stint as Head of Programmes and Presentation with RayPower FM, before she delved into the International development sector as a Senior National / Regional Consultant with Oxford Policy Management United Kingdom, on Oil Sector Transparency and Reforms, the United Nations, Government parastatals and Foreign Media

ASEYIN's DEATH: RUDE SHOCK, ODUDUWA RACE HAS LOST A PATRIOT -OONI OF IFE

 The Arole Oodua and Ooni of Ife Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has sent a message of commiserations to the government and good people of Oyo State, indigenes of Iseyin town and Oke-Ogun in particular over the death of the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba AbdulGaniy Adekunle Salawudeen, has joined his ancestors.

Speaking through his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare in a statement on Monday, Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN) described the Oyo State frontline monarch as unimaginable suprise and colossal loss to the Oduduwa race.

"Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula,Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife has received the news announcing the demise of late Aseyin of Iseyin Kingdom in Oyo state Oba  AbdulGaniy Adekunle Salawudeen who he is reported to have joined his ancestors yesterday Sunday 24th July 2022 with an unimaginable rude shock"  Olafare said.

Describing the late Iseyin's traditional ruler as an unforgettable close ally who was strongly convinced about the unity of the Oodua people and who selflessly joined in his peace and unification agenda, Ooni Ogunwusi recalled how the Aseyin made his entourage to several local and international peace and unity trips

"Kabiyesi Aseyin will be greatly missed as a close ally of the Ooni with whom he traveled many times alongside other Yoruba kings to meet their teaming subjects in countries like UK, Ghana, USA & Brazil. The late Aseyin was indeed a peaceloving and easygoing Yoruba frontline progressive monarch who devoted his reign for the progress of Iseyin Kingdom, Oke-Ogun and Oyo State at large. He was a patriotic descendant of Oduduwa and very dependable ally who worked closely and with strong commitment with the Ooni and other dedicated Oodua monarchs for peace and tranquility of the entire Oduduwa race." Olafare  said.

While praying for the departed king and his family, Ooni Ogunwusi, the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide enjoined people and the kingmakers of the ancient town of Iseyin not to leave any stone unturned to give the late great king a befitting burial rites in total compliance with the customs and traditions inherited from their ancestors.

OONI CROWNED ERELU DOSUNMU AS YEYE OODUA, SUCCEEDS H.I.D. AWOLOWO

 The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Friday renewed his unending call for love and unity of all descendants of Oduduwa, noting that such gesture will further enhance the prosperity of the Yoruba people wherever they might be in the world. 

According to a release signed by Director of Media and Public Affairs to Supreme Head of Oduduwa land, Otunba Moses Olafare, saying Ooni Ogunwusi who is the co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria made the call at the Ile Nla auditorium of his Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife while installing the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos, Erelu Abiola Dosumu, as the Yeye Oodua and Queen Mother of the House of Oduduwa. 

The Ooni explained that descendants of Oduduwa must be united and agree even as they respect one another's stance on politics, religion and other sentiments for peace and development across the land.

Justifying the choice of Erelu Dosumu, the Ooni said, "It is an unanimous decision of the Ife Traditional Council and major stakeholders of Oodua race, agreeing that her character, personality and her wealth of experience as an international business woman, a royal ambassador and a great icon of the African culture perfectly qualify her to step into the big shoes earlier worn by late Chief Mrs HID Awolowo as the immediate past Yeye Oodua.

"In almost half-a-Century of public life, Erelu Dosumu has proven herself to be an outstanding woman of stamina, integrity and far-reaching influence. In 1980 late Kabiyesi Adeyinka Oyekan, the Oba of Lagos, installed her as the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos. With that appointment, she became the right hand person of the Oba of Lagos. Since then, she has executed her charge with maturity, sagacity, courage and commitment. Indeed since then, the beautiful and ageless Queen mother, has become an enviable cultural Face of Lagos; its traditional allure and ageless charm." Ooni said.

While making her speech during the ceremony, the newly crowned Yeye Oodua expressed profound appreciation to Ooni Ogunwusi, Ife indigenes and Oduduwa Race worldwide for the honour bestowed on her and her family with the highly exalted position. She promised to work assiduously for the preservation the Yoruba culture and strengthen the unity of members of the Oduduwa race globally. 

“I am honoured to be recognised by the Arole Oodua,, and being singled out among the great and deserving women of our time. This is a huge responsibility and I strongly believe that during my time, I will work assiduously to preserve our culture and strengthen the unity of Yoruba land. I am grateful for the prayers and the huge turnout of friends and families who came from far and near for this important occasion". Yeye Oodua said.

The cultural event which was attended by prominent personalities across the country, was heavily attended by notable Yoruba traditional rulers including the Orangun of Ile-Ila, Oba Wahab Oyedotun

Oore of Otun Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, Alayemore of Ido-Osun, Oba Adedapo Aderemi, Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, Olofin of Isheri Awori, Oba Adekunle Bamgbade, Olota of Ota-Awori, Oba(Prof) Adeyemi Obalanlege, Ajero of Ijero-ekiti, Oba Adewole Adebayo, Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, Alara of Ilara-Epe, Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, Olowa of Igbara-Oke, Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Awoniyi, Zaki of Arigidi-Akoko, Oba Yisa Olanipekun, Aladeshonyin of Odo Noforija Ọba Babatunde Ogunlaja, Olugbon of Ile-Igbon, Oba Olusola Alao, Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Adejinmi Alagbado, and many others.

OSUN 2022: OONI CONGRATULATES ADELEKE, COMMENDS, ELECTORATE, INEC

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has congratulated candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the just concluded gubernatorial election in the State of Osun, Senator Ademola Adeleke on his triumph at the poll, admonishing him to carry everybody on board as a people's leader who has no time for any vendetta that will make him lose focus on his plans for the state and who will not patronise the sycophantic behaviours of hypocrites who may want to selfishly misadvise him pretending to be his best loyalists.

The foremost African monarch in a statement by his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, on Monday described the election result as a confirmation of Adeleke's grassroot popularity in the state which he must reward with good governance driven by rule of law, fear of God and selfless service to the people.

"Senator Ademola Adeleke has been around for some time and his eventual victory is an opportunity for him to execute his election promises as much as possible. The Arole Oodua urges him to be magnanimous in victory and justify the mandate of our people which confirms his grassroot popularity by ensuring that Osun indigenes enjoy maximum dividends of democracy and good governance driven by rule of law, fear of God and selfless service to the people." 

"Mr Governor-Elect is from a noble family and a strong political dynasty in the state who must avoid to be misled by hypocrisy and sycophancy of some arrogant political llieutenants who may want to instigate him against merely perceived political enemies both in his party and in the opposition parties. Vendetta is capable of derailing a leader." Olafare said.

Ooni, the Permanent Chairman, Osun State Council of Obas and Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), equally

hailed the state governor, Alhaji Isiaka Oyetola for his peace loving character with which he comported himself before, during and after the election, describing him as a perfect gentleman of peace who kept his promise made recently at the peace accord meeting that he was not going to act as a desperate politician but would only remain as a simple political leader in all ramifications.

"During the Peace Accord Ceremony organised by the National Peace Committee few days to the election in Osogbo attended by traditional rulers led by the Ooni, civil societies, INEC officials led by the Chairman, heads of security agencies and other peace stakeholders from across the country, Governor Oyetola signed the peace accord alongside 12 other contestants and he made a promise to conduct himself peacefully before, during and after the election in a character of a gentleman and a simple leader in all ramifications. This he has done to the admiration of the traditional rulers and he must be well commended." 

Ooni, the Natural Head of Oduduwa Race worldwide also praised the Osun electorate who went out on Saturday peacefully with their usual virtuous 'Omoluwabi' decorum and voted for their different preferred candidates without setting the state on fire which would have posed serious challenges to be managed by security agencies and traditional rulers.

Ooni Ogunwusi in the conclusive part of the statement lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over what he described as a job well done. 

"In a recent visit by the INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmud Yakubu to the Ile-Oodua palace in Ile-Ife where he met with the Osun traditional rulers who assured the INEC boss of their neutrality as fathers for all the candidates. They expressed confidence in the INEC's capacity to deliver without bias. Arole Oodua hereby states that the Osun traditional rulers are not disappointed at the end of the whole process. INEC is well commended"

"The success and smoothness of the voting exercise was not without the virtuous ethos of 'Omoluabi' displayed across the state by the Osun electorate. They are truly the heroes of that election day.

"What this means for our democracy is that more people are getting interested in all stages and our system of governance is gradually becoming more acceptable. It is indeed a victory for the State and democracy which must be seen as 'No Victor No Vanquished." Ooni Ogunwusi stated.

Olohunwa Promises Good Governance, Quality Leadership

 

Hon. Chukwudi Ezeala, popularly known as Olorunwa, vying to represent Ibadan South West/ North West Federal Constituency under the aegis of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), has called for the need to embrace good governance as a tool to liberate the general populace in the face of hunger, poverty and insecurity.

Olorunwa at a press conference in Ibadan recently , revealed that the assurance of a workable and secured society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government are the core values of his political engagement in Ibadan.

“It is important to note that good governance is a mirage in the political history of Nigeria, and our eyes are not blind to the alarming high rate of insecurity, inflation and corruption that bedeviled our society. The level at which people are suffering is seriously disturbing, despite the willingness to work with reasonable or logical engagement.

“We are sure that posterity will judge those persons involved in the destruction of our noble society, and we are determined to rescue the Nigeria starting from our spheres of influence as a grassroots’ politician attending to the needs of the people in respect to daily existence.

He also noted, “The lack of good governance has rubbished the image of the country, and the philosophy of APGA is to change the narratives of leadership as a call to truly serve in the best interest of the people. The level of corruption in the country at different sectors reflects that the society at large needs serious social re-engineering.

“We are very sure that the gap between the people and the government is larger than imagination; the call to have an inclusive government is my primary focus by generating awareness in people about government programmes and policies in order to meet the needs and demands of the society in the face of growth, development and security.

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DOUBLE CELEBRATION AS ABLE 2 CEO ADD ANOTHER YEAR, CELEBRATE ABLE TV ANNIVERSARY

 It is a double Celebration for the Cheif Executive Officer of Able online TV and and Media production Engr Muyiwa Babalola today as friends and associates have been rolling drums to.salute a Media giant who has catch a niche for himself in Media and entertainment industry.

Engr. Olumiyiwa who has been running his media production for over a decade says today mark a new chapter in his life as he add another year on the surface of the earth, he give glory and adoration to Almighty God for unlimited grace he has been enjoying over the past years.

Also speaking exclusive with cityinfo, he said today is also the anniversary date of his multinational media and entertainment outfit, Able 2 productions located at their permanent site in Oluyole estate via Obasanjo Farms in Ibadan.

According to the chairman and CEO , Muyiwa explained that he started the company with the grace and goodwill he enjoyed from his partner and associates whom he had have contact with and he is leaving no stone unturned to take the Media services to a greater heights.

While thanking God for the blessings he has enjoyed,he admonished Nigerian Youths not to relent in their efforts to strive as he believed one day the story will change for the better.

In his words, "I thank God for the success of the initiative through the support of well-meaning Nigerians. Though it was not easy, we are glad that the dream has come to pass". He said

Engr.Muyiwa Babalola is a trained studio, electronic certified professional who deals with all outdoor or indoor media services , live coverage of events, supply of media equipments for outreaches, open crusade and all kinds of events and concerts.

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The Young Lawmaker, Yusuf Adebisi Congratulate The New Osi Olubadan,Eddy Oyewole

Honorable representing Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1, Hon. Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi again has send a congratulatory message to the head of Foko Royal House, High Chief Eddy Oyewole as the new Osi Olubadan of Ibadan. Hon Yusuf Adebisi described the elevation as a privilege and pray to God to grant someone he described as his grandfather a longer years on earth in sound and quality health.

The youngest lawmaker described High Chief Eddy Oyewole as one of the erudite scholar, sincere, discipline and a society show stopper who has a landmark not only as a community leader but also as an administrator, saying he is not only the pride of Foko alone as the Osi Olubadan but also the pride of Ibadan Southwest local government and entire Ibadanland having such scholar in such enviable position.

He appreciate the new Osi Olubadan for his open door policy and his advice for him many times he communicate with him, describing it as most precious moment.

The young lawmaker appeal to all sons and daughters of Ibadan Southwest, especially people from Foko Royal House to rally round the new Osi Olubadan to achieve his desire aim to take the community to an enviable position.

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Emmanuella Adaeze Set To Hit Shelve With Debut Album, "MERCY"

 An up and  coming gospel musician, Emmanuella Adaeze Oyinleye popularly known as ‘Emmanuella Praise’ has conclude all arrangement to launch his debut album "Mercy" and presentation of Awards.

Delta State born is another gospel artiste now who is ready to take over with his spirit, inspirational filled gospel songs she  composed as she said God has chosen this time for her to release her long time dream she inherited from her mother.

She informed cityinfo that her interest in music was borne out of inspiration she had from her mother who was a gospel artiste before founding a church in Delta State.

She disclosed this in an exclusive chart with City in Ibadan on her debut album launch holding on 3rd of June ,2022 at  I.A.R &T Hall, Along Apata, Ibadan.

Adaeze said, she inherited the music from her mother and discovered herself through the genetic genre she was away outside Nigeria for sojourn  and keep her busy outside music industry. " I was part of the choir in my church in Delta State where cut my tooth very well on how to sing through my mother who is a founder of a church now in Delta State and when I came from abroad I keep receiving inspiration about songs but I am indisposed until few months ago that I decided that since I have the skills and talent to excel as a musician”.

"While speaking of her experience in the music Industry, she said “I have faced some challenges. Some people have promised to help me but they failed”. 

"But I keep receiving the grace of God from everywhere and I thank God because I know my album is a success already". She said.

Emmanuella Adaeze Oyinleye further maintained that despite all the odds she faced, she is not going to relent in her bid to achieve greater heights in the industry.

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Sokoto Students Set Ablaze Female Colleague For Allege Blasphemy

A yet-to-be-identified female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto has been reportedly beaten and burnt to death by fellow students for allegedly criticising Islamic injunctions within the academic environment.

The female student, as gathered, was attacked by her male students, who were said to be angered that she spoke against tenets of the religion, rather than keep quiet.

In the video obtained by our correspondent on Thursday, the deceased student, who wore a red dress, was seen to have fallen while trying to run to safety, and rather than the students leave, the beating continued and was later set ablaze

K1 Support Tinubu Presidential Ambition With Customize Mobile Phones

 Popular Fuji start and Mayegun of Yorubaland, KingWasiu Ayinde Olasunkanmi Marshal, who is popularly known as K1 de Ultimate has come out boldly to communicate his preferred support for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his presidential bid among all other aspirants in his party APC.

The musician is not just showing his support for the former Lagos governor alone which he has been doing for many years through live and recorded songs, he has just taken delivery of customised mobile phones that have, not only pictures and expressions of Asiwaju but also the new song he has just composed for him.

K1 has made it known that the phones will be distributed around the country especially the South as his own little contribution towards his leader’s quest ro rule the country.
Aside the mobile phones , K1 will also be distributing CDs and other campaign materials that has set his pocket back in hundreds of millions.

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Stray Bullet Kills 25-Year-Old Woman Days To Her Wedding In Anambra

 A 25-year-old lady, Lilian Onyinyechukwu Nwabuike, who died after she was hit by stray bullet in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, was laid to rest on Friday, May 6.

According to members of the community, the deceased's traditional and white wedding ceremonies were slated for next week.

Late Onyinye was hit by stray bullet when security operatives and gunmen engaged in a shoot out on Saturday afternoon, April 30.

The incident took place at the military post close to the residence of former Minister of Information, late Prof Dora Akunyili.

According to The Online Source, the gunmen stormed the place in three different vehicles and opened fire on the security operatives, who quickly returned fire.

In the process, three of the hoodlums were killed and others sustained bullet wounds.

An eyewitness, who spoke with The NewsMen, said the security operatives fought to repel the hoodlums despite being taken unawares by the gunmen.

“I now respect our security men, they are gallant indeed. I thought those criminals would finish them up but they responded immediately and they ran away with their vehicles" the witness narrated.

"But by then, three of them were already lying on the floor because we were watching them from upstairs." he added.

CBN Gov. Emefiele Picks Up APC Presidential Form

 

There are indications that Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele on Friday morning purchased the 2023 Presidential nomination form of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), after paying the mandatory N100 million.

Sources at the APC Secretariat confirmed that Emefiele’s payment of N100 million for the nomination and expression of interest forms was confirmed by the Finance Department of the party after which the form was released to him this morning, Friday May 6, 2022

Emefiele’s decision to run for the office of the president in 2023 follows months of speculations regarding political aspirations of the Agbor, Delta State-born former Managing Director of Zenith Bank.

Emefiele had, in response to the move to vie for Nigeria’s number one office, asked speculators not to draw him in, as he would rather focus on fixing Nigeria’s monetary policies and aligning them with Federal Government’s fiscal policies.

Not minding his position on the matter, speculations have been rife that Nigeria’s number one banker is brought primed by some political interest to run for the office, an offer he has found difficult to resist.

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South West on the verge: Dapo Lam-Adesina Urges Caution, Wants Yoruba Leaders To Wade In

Dissatisfied with the way supporters of the two leading presidential aspirants from the southwest— Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and vice-president Yemi Osinbajo, are taking the campaigns, a former member of the house of representatives, Adedapo Lam-Adesina, has called for caution.

Lam-Adesina, who is a son of late former governor Lamidi Adesina, made this known in a statement issued in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Stalwart said that he was concerned with the ugly development not only because he is a member of the party but because he hails from the southwest and wants the best for the country in general and the south west in particular.

According to him, “We are setting a bad precedence. It is so unfortunate that this is happening and everybody is going on as if it is normal. If care is not taken, our party may be badly hit. Our region most importantly might be the worst hit.

"And this would mean we haven’t learned from the past and can be said to be “self inflicted”.

"If they don’t know, these two individuals aren’t enemies. They are just pursuing their ambitions. Let’s campaign based on deliverables and not name calling. It is enough". Ha said

Hon. Dapo Lam-Adeshina admonished the youths for allowing themselves to be used as tools for such division amongst some of the best personalities from the South west at this time.

He added that what he expect to do as youths, is to call on our leaders to close ranks and work together so that they can bring home the presidency instead of the Youths attacking one another on social media.

"We all have a constitutional right under the law to support whomever we want,but we should do that with all decorum and not expand the dichotomy that is already existing amongst our leaders". He added

He also made reference to the misunderstanding between Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and others- and said “Our traditional rulers,elders, irrespective of party and religious affiliation should please wade into the matter. 

“We shouldn’t allow ourselves to be used against one another". 

"If care is not taken, The Yorubas may lose out of this power play. This is another time when we have our people well-placed to take the mantle of leadership. It is a rare privilege for us,” 

He advised members of the youth community never again to tag a Yorubaman/Woman the best president Nigeria never had.

Praying for  Nigeria to succeed as we enter into a other electioneering processes

United we stand,divided we fall-He said.