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Ooni Advocates Unity Of Yoruba Race As Fayemi, Monarchs, Others Storm Ife For Six Coronation Anniversary

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has declared that descendants of Oduduwa must unite across the world regardless of religious and political differences.

Ooni Ogunwusi made the declaration at his Ile Oodua palace on Tuesday, during the commemoration of his sixth coronation anniversary, describing the Yorubas as natural leaders who are being watched by other nationalities for direction at all times.

“Our unity is nonnegotiable and this is the best time that such irreplaceable virtue is needed the most. We must speak with one voice at all times as we prevent politics, religion or other biases from setting us apart.

“In whatever we do, we must be conscious of the fact that we are being watched by others and we cannot afford to let the world down, especially those looking up to us for leadership.” Ooni Ogunwusi said.

Addressing the happy crowd on the journey so far, Ooni Ogunwusi described the six years of his reign as the goodness of God Almighty, explaining that the moments therein were not without challenges which were defeated through love and support of his subjects.

“Six is not just a common figure, it can be likened to ‘Ifa’ in Yoruba language and I am sure that we all want ‘Ifa’ which is freebie. The days ahead are promising and we shall continue to work for the goodness of all.” Ooni Ogunwusi added.

The Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi who doubles as the Chairman, Nigeria’s Governors Forum on Monday night led top members of the Ekiti State Government to pay homage to the Ooni at the ancient Ile Oodua palace, wishing the frontline monarch a long peaceful reign on the throne of his ancestors.

The event climaxed on Tuesday, with an early morning prayer session by the Ife Muslim community, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the traditional worshippers at the palace auditorium.

As part of his investment in human development and capacity building for the youths, five youths who were trained freely under Ooni Ogunwusi’s Adire Oodua Initiative, got certified and empowered with startup capitals at the event.

The event was witnessed by prominent traditional rulers including the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Adegbenle, Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, Alara of Ilara-Epe, Oba Folarin Ogunsanwo, Ajero of Ijero-Ekiti, Oba Joseph Adewole, Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Abolarin Arouinkeye, Oore of Otun-Ekiti & Paramount Ruler of Mobaland, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, Oloye of Oye-Ekiti, Oba Oluwole Ademolaju and Olojudo of Ido-Faboro, Oba Ayorinde Ilori and a host of others.

Iyalaje Oodua Worldwide, Princess (Dr.) Toyin Kolade and Moremi of Yorubaland, Chief Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, equally attended the event while a three-man delegation led by Director General of NTDC, Folorunso Coker delivered a special goodwill message on behalf of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu whom the Ooni described as worthy ambassador and a great leader of the Yoruba race.

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IBADAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEK 2022 PLANNING COMMITTEE INAUGURAL MEETING

On Monday, 6th of December, 2021 The President- General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga hosted the Inaugural Meeting of the Ibadan Cultural Festival Week 2022 Committee at the Ibadan Week Conference Room, Ibadan House, Oke-Aremo.

In attendance were members of the committee headed by the Chairman, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola.

Furthermore, the Committee executives include Vice Chairman, Alhaja Simiat Larodo, the Secretary, Mr. Jide Iyanda and Assistant Secretary, Mr. Kola Olomide.

At the occasion, the PG emphasized the need for a united front to actualize the goals set before the committee.

The significance of the next Ibadan cultural week is that, it will be celebrated with Oke’Badan Festival.

Also in attendance to give the 2022 celebration a Booster are two past Chairmen of the Festival, Princess Olaide Salawu and Alhaji Abiola Ali amongst other important dignitaries.

The Aboke Family Secretary who also represent the Aboke, Reverend Orisunmibare Aboke also grace the occassion

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JUST IN: Truck Crushes Over 15 Pupils To Death In Lagos

At least fifteen pupils have been crushed to death by a hit-and-run truck driver in Lagos State.

DIPLOMATIC DIARY gathered that the incident occurred along Isheri Road, just before the Ojodu Police Station, at Grammar school bus stop.

The tragic incident occurred while the pupils were on their way home after closing time.

While attempting to cross the road, the truck rammed on them, leaving over 15 dead on the spot.

Witnesses say the driver was chased all the way to Ogba area before he was arrested.

“I have never witnessed such a terrible scene in my life. I saw about 15 pupils lying lifeless on the floor. The incident occurred around 2 pm”, a commercial motorcyclist said.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Hakeem Odumosu, confirmed the accident said the exact number of casualties is still sketchy, although it is believed that about 15 students are feared dead.

After hitting the schoolchildren, the police boss explained that the truck driver made attempts to escape but was chased by police operatives before being arrested.

Upon his arrest, he was detained at the Ojodu Police Station where some angry mob tried to lynch the driver but were resisted by the police.

According to Odumosu, the crowd upon failing to lynch the driver tried to burn the police facility but they were resisted by police personnel.

Following the incident, there are reports of civil disturbances in the area as students are said to be vandalising trucks in the axis.

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Breaking: Three Students Arrested, Two On The Run Over Murder Of Slyvester – Police

Three of the five students mentioned by Sylvester before he died have been arrested and said to be cooperating with the police in their findings.

The Lagos State commissioner of police, Hakeem Odumosu, who spoke with Arise News247 correspondent confirms that the three students of the Dowen College, Lekki Lagos are currently assisting the police in their investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni junior, a 12-year-old student of the college. Odumosu added that two other students of the school fingered in the assault, are now at large.

He assured that police authorities in both Lagos and Delta State are keenly interested in the outcome of the investigation to unravel the mystery behind Sylvester’s death. And they will not leave any stone unturned in ensuring justice.

However, the names of those arrested have not been disclosed by the police authority as at the time of filing this report.

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32-Year-Old Man Arrested For Beating Cigarette Seller To Death Over N50

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old man, Biodun Adebiyi, for allegedly beating to death a cigarette seller, Mukaila Adamu, 30, over 50 naira.

The suspect, who lived on Oladun Street, Ikotun, Lagos State, was arrested on Sunday following a report by the deceased’s father, Adamu Abubakar.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, in a statement on Monday, said the police at the Idiroko divisional headquarters arrested the suspect.

He explained that the deceased’s father reported that the suspect came to his shop at the Ajegunle area of Idiroko around 2pm to buy cigarettes and his son attended to him.

According to the PPRO, around 10pm, the suspect returned and demanded N50 balance from Adamu.

He said, “This led to an argument between Adebiyi and Adamu, and in the course of the argument, the suspect descended heavily on the victim with fist blows, consequent upon which the victim collapsed and was rushed to hospital where he was confirmed dead.

“Upon the report, the DPO, Idiroko, CSP Shadrach Oriloye, quickly led his men to the scene, where the suspect was promptly arrested.

“The corpse of the deceased has been deposited in a mortuary for an autopsy.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Bankole, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for further investigation and diligent prosecution.”

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OAU Honours Akeredolu, Tinubu, Falana, Abike Dabiri, Adesina, Dele Momodu, Ozekhome, Others with ‘Distinguished Great Ife Alumnus’ Award

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, southwest Nigeria, is honouring 60 alumni of the university with Distinguished Great Ife Alumni’ award

Some of the recipients of the awards are Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Senior Advocates Of Nigeria, Femi Falana, Mike Ozekhome, Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and Mr. Femi Adesina, Media Aide to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Some of the other awardees include Abike Dabiri Erewa, CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Chief Dele Momodu, Minister of State for Health, Senator Olorunnibe Mamowora, former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko amongst many other prominent Nigerians.

According to a statement by Governor Akeredolu’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde, on Friday in Akure, the governor was among the 60 graduates of the institution to be honoured with the award of excellence, as part of activities marking its 60th anniversary.

“The conferment of the award is in a letter personally signed by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, and addressed to Gov. Akeredolu.

“The award of excellence for very passionate, supportive and dedicated Great Ife ambassadors who have contributed over the past 60 years is to further show the university management’s appreciation,” it said.

According to a congratulatory message by the University signed by Gbenga Oyebode, Chairman, Great Ife Advancement Foundation, the awardees have been great Ambassadors and Torch Bearers of the great citadel of excellence in their various professional exploits.

“The entire Board Members of the Great Ife Advancement Foundation congratulates distinguished Alumni members on the special award of recognition by their Alma Mater, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU fondly referred to as Great Ife.

Over the years you have been great Ambassadors and Torch Bearers of this great Citadel Of Excellence in your professional exploits.

“The entire Board Members of the Great Ife Advancement Foundation congratulates distinguished Alumni members on the special award of recognition by their Alma Mater, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU fondly referred to as Great Ife.

Over the years you have been great Ambassadors and Torch Bearers of this great Citadel Of Excellence in your professional exploits.

As Great Ife celebrates the sixth decade of its establishment, launching of One Billion Naira Endowment Fund and Celebration of 60 Outstanding Alumni Of The University, this is wishing you more success as you continue to be of great support for the institution and of benefit to mankind” the statement reads.

Similarly, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Ogunbodede, disclosed that the university will be conferring an Honorary Doctorate degree on Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Chief Michael Ade Ojo of Elizade Motors!

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You’re The Reason I’m Here, Hon. Raheem Adepoju Tells Oorelope People As He Receives Best Performing LG Chairman Award in Oke-Ogun

The Executive Chairman of Oorelope Local Government on Sunday was decorated as the as the Best Local Government Chairman in Oke-Ogun axis of Oyo State by Mega Communications in conjunction with Ajaabale Entertainment.

The award presentation held at Ogbomoso, while receiving the award, the Chairman said the award is attests to his services to his people, as he always put the people first in the activities of the local government.

He further stated “This award attests to only one fact; that a public servant cannot be adjudged the best without his people. You all are the reasons I am here and considered worthy of any honour”

The Chairman also appreciates the organizers for finding him worthy to restated his willingness to continue to serve the the people better.

“This award is another reminder that I have to serve my people well and to the best of my abilities”

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Dowen School: Michael did not bully late Sylvester Oromoni – Buruji Kashamu’s family

Michael Kashamu is one of the alleged faces that bullied Sylvester Oromoni Jnr at Dowen College.

Statement from Buruju Kashamu’s family reads, “Our son, Michael Kashamu, had acted as a school father for the late Sylvester in his first session in the school.”

”Some of the true facts now slowly emerging from under the mass of lies are that: Our son, Adewale Michael Kashamu, had acted as a school father for the late Sylvester in his first session in the school at the request of Sylvester’s sister who is also a student of the school.

“However, in the 2021 session commencing in September 2021 Adewale Michael Kashamu was moved to a different floor in the boarding house and engrossed in his own studies and activities, he was no longer as close to Sylvester as in the previous session.

”Adewale Michael Kashamu is a compassionate and considerate boy. Sometime last session, some boys had been accused of beating Sylvester with belts and seizing his foodstuff but Adewale Michael Kashamu was not involved at all. He was in fact in sympathy with Sylvester over that incident.”

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Jandor Vows To Wrestle Power From Lagos APC As Lagos4Lagos Agrees To Join PDP

After weeks of speculation on his next move, APC stalwart and Lead Visioner, Lagos4Lagos Movement, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran has formally agreed to join the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in his quest to become the Executive Governor of Lagos come 2023.

It would be recalled that Jandor’s next political move had become a subject of speculation following overtures from a PDP delegation led by Board of Trustees member, Dr. Raymond Dokpesi for Jandor to join its fold in his quest to actualize his 2023 Guber aspiration.
Recall also that the All Progressive Congress (APC) had made a counter move to halt Jandor from leaving the APC. At the behest of APC progressive Governors Forum, Governor Yahaya Bello had met Jandor at his Abuja home to appeal to him on how to resolve his long battle for justice and equity in the Lagos APC.

Former Senate President and Chairman of the PDP National Reconciliation Committee, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Saturday led another powerful delegation to invite Jandor to join Africa’s largest political party. The latest move comes after several other political and interest groups, including the third force comprising several political parties had also invited Jandor to join thier fold.

In his remarks, Saraki noted that the Lagos4Lagos Movement’s giant killing strides have spread nationally like wildfire. He therefore commended the courage and bravery of Jandor to challenge the status quo in Lagos. He commended the earlier efforts of Lagos PDP to woo Jandor into its fold.

“When I was made the Chairman of our National Reconciliation Committee, one of the things I told our members was that if we want to win power in Lagos, we must welcome other people from the other party to join forces with us to wrestle power from the APC. Again, I want to appeal to Jandor to join our party”.

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