Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff (CDS), Friday promised that the Nigerian army will take action if the ongoing protest escalates.
Musa disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists as regards the level of violence recorded so far in the country.
Since yesterday, Nigerians have been protesting against hardship, hunger, and other socio-economic stress in the country.
Taking advantage of the situation, hoodlums on Thursday hijacked the protest to vandalized and loot people’s properties.
Reacting to the situation Musa said that the military is at alert and fully prepared to take action if the protest escalates.
Recall that the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has commended the National Council for Civil Society of Nigeria for not participating in the ongoing protests.
He highlighted the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s numerous initiatives that will turn the economy around for the benefit of all Nigerians.
“He is just one year in office and he has done very well and I know that with these initiatives, we will soon start to see the positive results.”
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes in line with the activities of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival has awarded and decorated Chief (Mrs.) Bolupe Aminat Aramide with the prestige title Most Patriotic Ibadan Indigenes. The decoration took place last week Thursday, 25th July 2024 at Ilaji Hotel & Resorts during the Business Luncheon, one of the major activities in the recently concluded cultural festival. While presenting the award, the President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Chief Barr Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole stated that the award is in recognition of her contribution to human and community development both home and abroad.
Chief (Mrs.) Bolupe Aminat Aramide is the CEO of Boldan Commercial with object of International Money transfer, importer and exporter of luxury goods and general merchandise. She is also CEO of Boldan management training. Furthermore, she was installed as Bada Iyalode of Ibadanland by his HRM Oba Salihu Akanmu Adetunji, Ajeogungunniso 1. In August 2017, she was appointed as the General Ambassador in Europe by Central Council of Ibadan indigenes (CCII).
Chief (Mrs.) Bolupe Aramide is also a celebrated philanthropist who has improved the lives of people through her foundation known as ‘BOLDAN Charity Foundations’ through award of scholarships to indigent students. Chief (Mrs.) Bolupe Aminat Aramide is currently the Grand Matron of Ibadan Rubber Footwears and National Matron Organization for Youth Empowerment (OYE) Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter.
In commemoration of Oduduwa News 4th anniversary, and in further demonstration of our commitment to the promotion of education and academic excellence, the media house has awarded jamb forms to some selected students of Ado-Awaye in Iseyin Local Government.
The donation and award of jamb forms was announced by the Publisher during the Ado-Awaye Youth Quiz Competition for Senior Secondary School Students which was held on the 4th of July, 2024.
You will recall, that it has become a tradition of Oduduwa News in giving back to the society annually, most especially the indigent students, as over 100 students were given books, clothing materials and literature textbooks last year during their 3rd year anniversary.
Beyond serving the public with timely, and undiluted information, Oduduwa News is also committed to promoting an all inclusive education for everyone, irrespective of local or economic background.
The Publisher, Comrade Ismael Taiwo MNIM while speaking on behalf of the media house, charged the students to be an ambassador of change and maximise the opportunity that education has to offer.
He used the occasion to call on well meaning Nigerians to invest heavily in education and support the downtrodden in our society as government alone cannot do it.
The anniversary of the news outlet usually comes up every 26th of July and the first two years was used to hold symposium and other educative programmes where veteran journalists and important dignitaries were invited to speak on topical issues in our society.
The Department of State Security Service DSS has indicted a domestic staff of former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Prof. Olorunfemi Olaofe.
The DSS statement reads, “The Department of of State Service (DSS), Ekiti state command in collaboration with other security agencies in the state wishes to alert the general public on the uncovering of the gruesome murder of Olorunfemi Olaofe (Prof).
“This was occasioned by the planned kidnap of Olaofe (Prof) by a gang of about seven suspected kidnappers at his residence, located at plot 12, 15th avenue, federal housing phase II, Ado Ekiti on 9th July, 2024.
“Investigation activities revealed that the kidnap incident was masterminded by the domestic staff, who invited others in carrying out the dastardly act.
“However, further investigation by the operatives of the command led to the discovery of Olaofe’s remains buried in a shallow grave at a farm settlement along Airport Road, Ijan-Ekiti.
“However, the case will soon be transferred to the State Police Command for prosecution having established a case of homicide”.
The Lagos State Government has dissociated self from a post by LagosPedia, a social media handle on X (formerly Twitter) that calls on the Igbo to vacate Lagos and Southwest of Nigeria and brace up for a massive hashtag #IgboMustGo protest from 20th to 30th August, 2024.
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sango-Olu made it known yesterday via a statement shared on his Twitter handle as read in part:
“The Governor and indeed, Lagos State Government wish to distance themselves from the reckless, divisive and dangerous rhetoric, saying Lagos remains home to every Nigerian citizen regardless of their ethnic nationality.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu views the post as not only reckless and divisive but an attempt to sow a seed of discord between the Yoruba in the Southwest and other tribes, especially those who have made Lagos their permanent place of abode.
“The Governor appeals to Lagosians not to allow any person or group of individuals to create tensions in the State, calling on the security agencies to promptly investigate those behind the handle and bring them to justice.
“Mr. Governor enjoins Lagosians to ignore the post and any post of that nature, promising to double his efforts towards ensuring lasting peace in the State”.
The Ibadan Vanguard Sisters under the leadership of Dr. Ayo Monsurat Alaga, the Ajia Iyalode of Ibadanland has felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1 on the successful completion of this year’s Ibadan Cultural Festival Week.
“On behalf of the Ibadan Vanguard Sisters, I congratulate our Kabiesi, his Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1, the President -General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Chief Barr Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole and the Chairman of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola on success recorded in this year’s festival”
“This year’s festival will go down in history as one of the best in history, and this is made possible through the quality leadership provided by the CCII administration led by Chief Barr Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole, we at Ibadan Vanguard Sisters recognise your efforts and commitment to the development of Ibadanland”
The Vanguard Sisters also applauded the Governor Makinde for his tremendous contribution towards the completion of the Olubadan Modern palace, and equally felicitate with him on the award given to Her Excellency, Engr. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes.
“We appreciate our pillars of support Senator Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli – Grand patron; Alhaja Khadijat Lajide- Grand matron; Oloye Abiola Arulogun – Royal Mentor; Olori Erelu Adetutu Adedipe Adebowale – Mayoress; Hon. Waheed Akanbi Biiro- Mayor; Alhaji Kabir Olasupo – Peace Ambassador; Hon. Benedict Akika – Pathfinder and other notable pillars of support, we appreciate you all”
Lagosians have gathered across the cities to protest against what they tagged #BadGovernance amidst the prevailing economic crisis in the country.
Protesters were seen chanting anti-government songs in Alausa, Ikeja among several other places in Lagos.
Our correspondent reliably gathered that the peaceful protests are currently ongoing in Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode areas of Ogun State despite court orders to restrict the protest to certain areas of the State.
Courts have limited the nationwide protests to four locations in three senatorial districts of Ogun State.
Oduduwa News gathered also that protest currently ongoing as youths, artisans and frustrated Nigerians are staging protest in Iwo-Road with a lot of placards with various anti-government inscriptions.
The nationwide protests against hardship and hunger are being organized by Nigerians frustrated by the worsening economic situation and high cost of living in the country.
Lagos Police has confirmed arrest of two armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin.
This was contained in a statement made available by Public Relations Officer of the state Police, David Hundeyin shared on his X handle as read in part:
“ Thank you, Lagosians for the timely information. Together, we can overcome insecurity.
This morning at about 1am, responding to a distress call about the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, our tactical team based in Surulere swiftly moved in and arrested Sherrif Mustapha ‘m’ aged 42 and Suturat Lateef ‘f’ aged 28 while one other escaped.
The suspects led the police to 1, Moshalashi Street, Mushin where the following were recovered:
Two (2) AK 47 rifles
One (1) K2 Assault rifle
One (1) Red Rufer rifle
Three (3) pump action rifles
Two (2)locally made single barrel pistols
Five (5) magazines
Fifty seven (57) live cartridges
Seventy (70) 5.56 live ammunition
Twenty seven (27) 9mm ammunition
one (1) expended 5.56 ammunition
One (1) dagger
Three (3) walkie talkies
Nine (9) international passports
Investigation is ongoing!
If you see something, say something. Security is everyone’s business”.
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” —Marcel Proust
Yes, you made us happy and you made our souls blossom.
That this year 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival has come and ended in glory is enough reason to show gratitude to God almighty and everyone who has participated and, or contributed to the success story. You are all the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
To His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde FNSE, DSC, GSSRS and the First Lady, Engineer Olufunke Tamunominini Makinde who was conferred with the Most Outstanding Wife of Ibadanland, MOWI and His Excellency , the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Barrister AbdRaheem Adebayo Lawal, who was also conferred with the Most Outstanding Friend of Ibadanland, MOFI during the Grand Finale at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium has become a landmark history making in any Ibadan Cultural Festival anniversary ever experienced. To God be the glory.
To our Kabiyesi, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1 , and the Olubadan -in – Council, the Iyalode in Council, the Mogajis, Baales and all the Senior Chiefs, we thank you all.
Particular mention must be made of His Excellency, the Former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja whose sponsorship of some of our programs as well as his physical attendance and participation at this year’s festival was highly remarkable. K’eepe O Baba To Her Excellency, wife of the former Governor, Chief Mrs Olayinka Mutiat Ladoja, Grand Ambassador of Ibadan Culture and Special Guest of Honour of the events whose singular efforts contributed immensely to the success story of this year’s celebration, I will forever remain grateful and on behalf of us all, I say Thank you Ma. A yoo maa ri yin ba O. Ase To His Eminence, Alhaji Chief Dawood Makanjuola Akinola De-Damak, Aare of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Aare of Ibadanland and Grand Commander of Ibadan Culture GCIC whose generous donation of an 18 Seater Bus and huge cash donation towards the success of this year’s Ibadan Cultural Festival is commendable and much appreciated. The Jagun Olubadan, Apesin Ola, Sir Chief ‘Dotun Sanusi , Chairman and CEO Ilaji Hotels and Resorts supported us with the use of the entire Ilaji Facilities for this year’s Sports Finals and the Business Luncheon programs. We can not quantify these wholesome package in monetary value. Thank you Sir and God will continue to elevate you. I must not forget to mention the uncommon support received from the Chairman, Solution FM and the Aare Onibon Balogun of Ibadanland, Oloye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke FCA whose physical appearances as well as huge monetary supports has helped tremendously in setting the bar higher for this year’s Cultural Festival. Oloye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke, E se pupo, A dupe O. The President, Ibadan Descendants Union USA, who is also the Ajia Olubadan of Ibadanland did not only led a powerful tream from the USA, he also attracted big support as well as his physical presence in virtually all our programs, Oloye Abiola Iyiola, K’ara O le O. To all our worthy and deserving Awardees from Grand Ambassadors of Ibadan Culture to the Fellowship awardees, through Business Luncheon to the Merit awards at the Grand Finale, we congratulate you for being considered to be so celebrated and honored by Ibadanland. Congratulations to you all. To the Baba-lojas, Mama Lojas, the Warlord Families, all affiliate clubs and associations home and abroad, we congratulate you all for taking ownership of the whole event as the hosting authority. Congratulations and thank you all.
The degree of media coverage we enjoyed at this year’s events is massive and phenomenon. We thank all the media houses in Ibadanland and beyond. God bless you all.
To our individual sponsors as well as corporate partners, we remain indebted to you and pray that our relationship will blossom into permanent investment that will be beneficial to both sides. I must not fail to honour our religious leaders and particularly His Eminence, Prelate Sunday Ola Makinde whose fatherly support can not be over emphasised. E se pupo Baba. E.ma pe fun wa O. To all the Past President Generals and members of the BoT CCII , thank you for being there always for us.
To all the members of this year Planning Committee whose labour, dedication, commitment and financial support can only be imagined, I owe you a lot and pray that God almighty will compensate you beyond any human expectations.
To the Chief Barrister Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole CCII EXCO led administration for believing in our capacity and strength, we appreciate and congratulate you on this achievement. Permit me however to register my profound gratitude to this man I call ‘President General Oloriire’ for supporting me throughout on the assignment which he gave me for without such immense support we couldn’t have recorded this massive success story. My PG Sir, E se pupo. A dupe O. Olorun yoo maa ran Eyin naa l’owo. Aamin
For all that you have committed to the success of this year Ibadan Cultural Festival celebration, please accept our gratitude and we pray for God abundance mercy on us and on Ibadanland.
Lastly, had my wife and children refused to release me for the service of my fatherland, how would I have the opportunity to play this little role. Kikelomo Ajike , Asaaju Iyalode of Ojeniranland and my beautiful children, Ibadanland appreciate you all. Thank you
To God almighty once again. E se O Baba.
E se pupo, A dupe O.
Balogun Gaphar Ojetola Chairman, 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, has officially released results, of its just concluded computer-based tests.
This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, which was made available to the journalists on Wednesday in Ibadan.
In the statement Dr. Adeniran said the Board has set minimum cut-off marks for qualification to the next stage in the recruitment exercise.
Dr. Adeniran said the cut-off mark in the exercise, is 50%.
The cut off mark, according to him will set the tone for the recruitment process.
He further advised all candidates to log into their portal, as their results have been posted there already.
Dr. Adeniran reiterated the Board’s commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and services in the State.
