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2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee: Hon. Stanley Olajide Odidiomo throws heavy support

Monday 11th March, 2024, the Chairman 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee, Balogun Gaphar Babatunde Ojetola paid an unscheduled visit to the Federal Honourable representing Ibadan South West/North West, Hon. Stanley Olajide OdidiOmo in his palatial house along Ring Road, Ibadan.

The Chairman was accompanied by Ambassador Mrs Idowu Olaide Lawal, member BoT CCII and Chairman, Culture and Historical Tours Sub-committee of this year’s Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee.


The Federal Honourable in his trademark character promised to sponsor the Education activities of this year’s Ibadan Cultural Festival. In recognition of his continuous meaningful capacity building and empowerment to members of his constituencies and beyond, the Chairman conveyed the message from the President General Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Chief Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole of a proposed award on Hon. Stanley Olajide OdidiOmo. This received admiration from the federal honourable with a promise to continue to support the CCII in all her activities and serve his people and humanity with utmost fear of God. Hon. Stanley Olajide commended the State Government for mobilising the local governments in Ibadanland into completion of the Olubadan Palace which is said to be fully completed.

Image: Standing from Left, Balogun Gaphar Babatunde Ojetola, Hon. Stanley Olajide OdidiOmo, Ambassador Idowu Olaide Lawal GAIC and Hon.. Tajudeen Adigun (ATU) Chairman IBADAN WEST LCDA.


Ambassador Idowu Olaide Lawal GAIC offered prayers for Ibadanland, the Olubadan of Ibadanland , the state governor Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde FNSE DSC GSSRS, the host, Hon. Stanley Olajide OdidiOmo , as well as all the local government Chairmen in Ibadanland

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Prof. Omobolanle Ogunsumi to deliver OAU 380th Inaugural Lecture

Professor Lucia Omobolanle Ogunsumi, a Professor of Agricultural Extension & Rural Development on Tuesday, 12th March, 2024 will deliver her Inaugural lecture which will mark the 380th Inaugural Lecture of Obafemi Awolowo University at the Oduduwa Hall of the University.

Professor Lucia is a distinguished scholar and passionate advocate for agricultural development and food security in Nigeria, particularly in the southwest region.

Her extensive experience in research and development span through the Ministry of Agriculture, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T).

Professor Ogunsumi’s commitment to knowledge dissemination is evident in her over 50 publications in local and international journals and her co-authorship of four acclaimed books on Agricultural Economics and Extension. She readily shares her expertise by teaching and supervising students at Obafemi Awolowo University, shaping the next generation of agricultural leaders.

She will be joined by family, friends, colleagues and students as she deliver her paper titled “Farmers’ Peculiar Treasure: The Sustained Use of Technological Approach”

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Oyo NDLEA Partners CCII, Promises To Support Ibadan Youth Day

The Oyo State Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Tuesday, 5th March 2024 has expressed their willingness to be the lead paper presenter during the youth day, as part of the activities of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week.

The 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee team led by Chief Mrs Idowu Olaide Lawal who represented the Chairman Balogun Gaphar Ojetola who was on another assignment outside the city, paid a courtesy visit to the Onireke office of the NDLEA office.

The planning committee team were received by the State Commander, Cdr Olayinka Carlton Joe-Fadile and other Directors.

During his welcome speech, Chief Mrs Idowu Olaide Lawal GAIC delivered the good will message on behalf of the Chairman of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola, and explained in details other activities making up the Cultural Festival.

In his presentation, the Director of Program for the Youth Day, Comr. Gbadamosi Ishola informed the gathering of the desire of the youth day committee to have the NDLEA as their Guest Lecturer as the topic for the youth day is on hard drugs, uses, causes and practical solution, and equally informed them that the program will also feature panel session where other community stakeholders will be discussing their efforts in curbing the menace of hard drugs.

In his response, the State Commander, Cdr Olayinka Carlton Joe-Fadile appreciated the visiting team for the visit, and expressed their desire to work in partnership with the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes to have a drug free society.
He also assured the visiting team of the attendance and participation of the NDLEA as usual in all the Ibadan Cultural Festival activities.

Finally, Chief Mrs Idowu Olaide Lawal GAIC was decorated as an Ambassador of NDLEA on War Against Drug Abuse, WADA.

Others in attendance from the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee were Mrs Oluwakemi, Mr Gbadamosi Ishola, Mr Yekeen Jalaruru, Mr Olugbade Bukunmi and Mr Ajani ‘Kayode.

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BREAKING: Ekiti APC Chairman, Omotoso Is Dead

The Ekiti State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Paul Omotoso is dead.

Omotoso passed away in the early hours of Wednesday.

As of the time this report was filed the cause of his death is still unclear.

According to vanguard, the late Chairman has not been in the best of health since his kidnapping saga in July 2023.

The publicity secretary of the party in the state, Segun Dipe confirmed the incident but could not give further explanation as to the cause of Omotoso’s death or where his body was deposited.

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Birthday Tribute: Tunji Oladejo Celebrate Mogaji Barr. Hazeem Gbolarumi

HAPPY 67TH BIRTHDAY, MOGAJI BARR HAZEEM GBOLARUMI!!!


I am delighted to extend a warm and genuine greetings on your birthday.
Your accomplishments are very admirable and motivating, and I am honoured to be a part of your journey and happy to give my best wishes on this wonderful occasion.
Your accomplishments demonstrate your passion and commitment to effective leadership for the good and progressive people of Ibadanland, Oyo State, and Nigeria.
A worthy alumnus of the University of Ibadan, as Allah continues to bless you, I wish you a pleasant celebration on your birthday.
May this wonderful celebration reflect the remarkable person you are and the legacy you are building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency!
Cheers!!!

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Photo Speaks: 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee Visits High Chief Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja

As the sole sponsor of the yearly Stage Play, High Chief Adewolu Ladoja also launched this year’s Amala Festival Ankara with half a million naira immediately.

High Chief Adewolu Ladoja has remained a consistent passionate supporter and sponsor of all the CCII activities. Our kindest regards to his Excellency , former Governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief AbdRasheed Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja.

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Dangote names Lagos refinery road after Herbert Wigwe

The Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has named the road leading to his Lagos refinery after the late Herbert Wigwe.

Tribune Online reports in February that the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings died alongside his wife and son in an helicopter crash in California, the United States of America.

Dangote, while paying his tribute to the late billionaire banker in a programme organised in his honour, said though the former Access Holdings CEO didn’t join the military but he could be referred to as a soldier.

“Part of the 120km refinery road. The biggest road will be now named Herbert Wigwe,” he announced.

He added that by naming the road after Herbert Wigwe, “people will see this road leading to the refinery and would find out who was this Herbert Wigwe.“

According to him, Wigwe was a man loved by all and who lived a life worthy of emulation.

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Economic Hardship: Ooni of Ife Commends EFCC on Tackling Illegal Foreign Exchange Operators

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on its focused sting operations against currency speculators and street hawkers operating illegal foreign exchange markets across the country.

He gave the commendation on Friday, March 1, 2024 while receiving the Acting Ibadan Zonal Commander of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Halima Mustafa Rufa’u who paid him a courtesy visit in his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

According to him, “the EFCC promptly swung into action and for the mere fact that the EFCC acted, the dollar came down in favour of the naira. This shows that the situation is artificial and deliberate but can be controlled if the EFCC, in collaboration with other government agencies consistently face and tackle the situation”.

He said the EFCC, “as the most vibrant anti-graft agency in the country, under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede must not be discouraged from working towards sanitizing the economic space in the country”.

The foremost monarch, while appreciating Rufa’u for the visit, urged Nigerians to stop amassing illegal and unexplainable wealth but focus on growing and developing the country’s economy.

In her response, Rufa’u thanked the Ooni for receiving her despite his busy schedule. She decried the level of damage being done by illegal miners and the sabotage of solid mineral resources meant for the economic growth of Osun State. She, therefore, called for effective collaboration in tackling the miners in the state.

She also sought the monarch’s support and collaboration in tackling the scourge of cybercrimes among students of tertiary institutions in Osun state and Nigeria at large.

She was accompanied on the visit by top officials of the Ibadan Zonal Command.

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Monthly house rent payment to be enforced – Lagos Govt

The Lagos state government has made it known that it will enforce monthly rental payments. In a recent press briefing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, shared exciting news about the upcoming monthly rental system.

Set to be implemented by the end of 2024 or early next year, this initiative aims to transform the way rent is collected in Lagos.

Barakat emphasized the inspiration drawn from other countries where rent is collected regularly, and the plan is to follow suit. According to her, monthly leasing will be rolled out based on tenants’ earnings, making it more adaptable and fair. The first phase will be a trial run within the public sector, ensuring a smooth operation before extending it to private rentals.

Reassuring the public, Barakat mentioned that the N5 billion allocated for the monthly rental plan remains untouched. She explained that the slow start is a sign of the government’s dedication to perfecting the system, emphasizing that the initiative is progressing steadily despite the challenges. The overall goal is to bring positive changes to the housing sector in Lagos.

She stated, “The previous government that launched the monthly leasing program was about to end when the system was to be implemented. Now that we have a new administration, the governor wants the program to go into action by the end of the year or early next year.”

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