Ngozi Onadeko, Oyo state Commissioner of Police visited the scene of the robbery incident, where a van transporting money to a bank at Idi-Ape in Ibadan, Oyo state was attacked by Unknown Armed Robbers.
While speaking at the Crime Scene, the Commissioner said that her men also killed one of the robbers but the corpse was taken away by the robbery gang.
The police boss said that in and out of the state had been locked down with a view to preventing the robbers from getting out of the state.
The CP said the police in connection with other security agencies in the state were working assiduously to arrest the robbers, assuring that more details would be provided on the matter.
Her words: “First of all, I have to say it is an unfortunate incident. We just finished the retreat and I am coming from the airport directly here.
“It was a coordinated attack, which we are still trying to find out what actually happened, because they trailed the bullion van from where it got the money from and where it want to dispatched it. We could see the shot they made.
“I can’t definitely say now what actually went on. All the exit and entry points into Oyo State have all been blocked. So, we are trying our possible best to get them to know what actually happened.
“I can tell you for sure that two of my men were shot on the leg. Let’s just do our investigation and then we will be able to tell you and give you more details.”
The Former First Lady of Oyo State, and wife of the Current Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland Chief Mrs Mutiat Ladoja on Tuesday was decorated as the Grant Ambassador of Ibadan Cultural.
According to the Chairman of Ibadan Cultural Festival Central Committee 2022 Chairman, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola, the award was part of activities marking the yearly Ibadan Cultural Festival organised by the Central Council of Ibadanland Indigiens (CCII).
Speaking at the event, the CCII President General, Prince Yemisi Adeaga noted that the award was to appreciate the former First Lady for her contributions toward upholding Ibadan culture and tradition.
He added that CCII, which consists of over 300 clubs deem it fit to bestowed the award on Ladoja for tourching lives of the poor and less privileges in Oyo State particularly Ibadanland.
He said Ladoja’s pedigree and anticedent qualified her for the award, which was the first thing that has ever happened in the history of Ibadanland.
“Before we could have single out someone for an award, he/she must have been someone that transverses in Ibadan culture and heritage, which shows her as true Ibadan daughter, she always promoted our culture.”
In her remark, the former first lady expressed her gratitude to CCII for counting her worthy for the award, promising to continue to uphold Ibadan tradition in high extreme.
Other Personality Presents Includes; Elder Brother of Governor Seyi Makinde, Barr. Muyiwa Makinde, the Iyaloja of Ibadanland, Chief Mrs Iswat Ameringun, Ekeefa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Lekan Alabi, Local Government Chairmen, Representatives of Ibadan Prime Youths Forum, and Government Appointees Among Others.
On Saturday, (February 5, 2022) a total of eight schools participated in the quiz competition organised by the Education Committee of CCII’s Ibadan Cultural Festival, 2022 edition. The schools included:
Basorun High School, Basorun;
Community High School, Sawia;
Elekuro High School, Elekuro;
Ibadan City Academy, Oluyoro Academy;
Itesiwaju Community High School, Alapafon Ibadan
Our Lady of Apostle, Odo Ona;
Queen of Apostle, Oluyoro; and
Urban Day Grammar School, Old Ife road, Ibadan.
Each school had a student representative in the hot seat, with all the participants taking questions drawn from three subjects, Mathematics, English and Yoruba.
At the end of the keenly contested competition, Abdul-Qoyum Olajide of Muslim Grammar School came first with 30 points, Timileyin Akinloye of Community High School came second with 27 points while Mariam Adekola of Our Lady of Apostle came third scoring 18 points.
Earlier, in his brief and inspiring speech, the President-General of CCII, Prince Yemisi Adeaga welcomed the students and their teachers to Ibadan House and congratulated them for their participation. Other dignitaries in attendance at the competition included Elder Lasun Kolade, Balogun Gafar Ojetola (ICF Chairman), Alagba Dipo Gbenro, Dr Niyi Adegbenla, Mrs Adenike Adefioye and Mogaji Dr. Amusa Rasak.
The awards ceremony for the three winners of the quiz competition will take place on a special date during the Cultural Festival programmes.
The National Council of Ibadan Students’ Union on Saturday Commiserates with the family of Sen. Teslim Folarin on the demise of his wife. According to a Statement by the National President of the Union, Aare Fakolade Anuoluwapo he described the death as a great loss in which the vaccum she left behind will be difficult to fill.
“The Union uses this medium to identified with the family of Senator Teslim Folarin on the death of Mrs Angela Folarin”
“Her death came to us as a shock and as we find it devastating losing someone of her status at a time when her services is needed most”
“We commiserate with the family and pray to God to grant her eternal peace and give the family the fortitude to bear the loss”
“Once again, on behalf of Ibadan Students, we send our condolences to her family”
On Tuesday, the Federation of Ibadan Students Union, National Council Team paid a visit to Oyo State College of Health Science, Eleyele.
The team headed by their National President, Aare Fakolade Anuoluwapo were received by Chief Mrs Awotunde H.A.T, the Head of Department of Community Health Department of the Institution.
The visiting team with Chief Mrs Awotunde
The President and members of the team appreciated Chief Mrs Awotunde for her support to the administration since the inception of this administration, and seek for further collaboration.
National President & Provost
The team also paid a courtesy visit to the Provost of the College, Mr. Muritala Ayansiji Ganiyu, where issues that concerns Ibadan Indigenes were discussed.
National President & Mr Chukwuemeka
The Team also visited Lord Smith Chukwuemeka Eze, Chief Operating Officer of Tech Hub, and were able to secured training slots for their members on Website Designing, Graphics Designing and ICT.
…In response to Lawyer Lana’s letter to Governor Makinde
In Yorubaland, installation of successive Obas has always generated furore. This may not be unconnected with the influence, power and respect that are attached to the status. Ideally, at the demise of an Oba, it is a norm that a successor would be coronated. Meanwhile, installation of a successor is dependent on the extant customary law. Although, every prince is a potential Oba but the King-makers; who expectedly are not partisan, have a great role to play. Their recommendation is essential to government’s ratification.
Boisterously, the process of installation of a successor in Ibadanland is the most rancour-free. The pattern is designed in such a way that allows a progressional and sequential promotion from the angle of depression to an angle of elevation. The Olubadan-in-council is an hierarchical order or organogram that allows seniority. Thus, the most- senior Chief automatically steps into the shoe of the departed Oba without much ado.
Ibadan sons and daughters need no soothsayer to tell them who wears the crown. The tenth Oba is already known. It is needless to begin to explain the two royal lineage to the post. It is inconsequential to the subject of the matter.
Consequent upon the demise of the 41st Olubadan on Sunday 2nd of January, 2022, the home of Dr. Senator Lekan Balogun at Alarere area of Iwo road became a mecca of some sort while his family compound at Ali Iwo around Gate went into wild jubilation which coincided with festive period. His private home became the cynosure of all eyes and the whole place went ecstatic. Reason: he is the heir apparent to the stool. The Otun-Olubadan is not unknown to the public. He is an erudite scholar, writer, Administrator and a personality of high pedigree.
Barely 24 hours to the demise of Oba Akanmu Adetunji, a letter emanated from the desk of Barrister Lana. It was addressed to the Executive Governor of Oyo state. Momentarily, the jubilant mood of the people at Ali- Iwo was punctured. Barrister Lana is not just a lawyer. He is not a “charge and bail” solicitor. Rather, he is legal luminary who’s words are authority. He was once a commissioner of Justice in Oyo state. Thus, he is privy to customary ordinances that establish Ibadan Obaship.
Expectedly, there have been mixed reactions to the letter. Actually, the letter is a reminiscence of the litigation filed by the Seriki group prior to the installation of late Oba Odugade. The letter was given publicity by ever-reliable Oduduwa Online news; and yours sincerely have perused the letter with all objectivity. In fairness to the respected legal luminary, the body language of the letter is not ambiguous and devoid of sinister motive. Rather, it should be seen as an inquest and advice.
Quoting copiously from the letter; “.. in the history of Ibadanland, we have never had such a structure where the legality or otherwise of the installation of the Olubadan would be an issue and this is what your predecessor did not take into consideration before an illegal journey”.
The ” illegal journey ” being referred to is a veil reference to the controversial elevation of some high chiefs to the position of obas in Ibadan. This was to the was extent that the obas were empowered to wear crowns with the title; “His Royal Highness”. The arrangement also conferred the title of “His Imperial Majesty” on Olubadan. This issue pitched the elevated high chiefs against Olubadan and Olubadan against the then governor of the state, Senator Ajimobi. Ironically, the duo are no more. Their actions have become a subject of discussion and ridicule.
Having carefully perused the letter, there was nothing to suggest that the lawyer was acting any script. The letter was borne out of sincerity. The onerous task lies with the current government to approach the court before any coronation. Since the case is pending in court of competent jurisdiction; honestly, it would be unreasonable to hurriedly hold the installation. Rather, government should hasten the court adjudication.
The erudite lawyer did make two suggestions to ward off the Imbroglio. It is either the high chiefs withdraw the case they instituted or court’s pronouncement on whether the elevated chiefs are entitled to wear the beaded crowns and still be installed as Obas. Succinctly, can an existing Oba be crowned as Oba again !
The conclusive part of the letter was comical. It reads; ” The ball, your Excellency, is in their(high chiefs) court.
Meanwhile, rising from a two-hour closed-door meeting held on Monday 3rd of January at the house of the would-be successor to the throne, Senator Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan-in-Council posited that the age-long Olubadan Succession plan remains sacrosanct. The high chiefs maintained that the elevation conferred on all of them is inconsequential to the installation of new Oba and that promotion would not preclude any of them to mount the throne whenever it is their turn. This is an apparent response to Lawyer Lana’s letter.
On a finality, it would be suicidal, prejudicial, parochial and impatient to castigate the erudite lawyer. You have got to painstakingly read the letter before you crucify him because the learned person was not against any personality but the system.
Comrade Lekan Badmus is a Columnist with Oduduwa Online News.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and entire members of JCI Olubadan, I commiserate with the family of Late Oba Saliu Adetunji, (Ajeogunguniso 1), the Olubadan-in-Council and the entire people of Ibadan on the passing away of our father, the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The passing away of Olubadan of Ibadan is indeed a great loss. From building a successful media business as young person to being a king, Oba Saliu Adetunji lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation.
The king during his time embodied great leadership. As a father and leader, he embraced youth leadership and ideas.
His warm welcome and hospitality to us in September 2021, during JCI Olubadan Clean UP Exercise in the Olubadan Palace was another demonstration of his love for youths.
Like the previous Olubadans, Late Oba Saliu Adetunji was true symbol of royalty and leadership. This is why JCI Olubadan continue to associate herself with the monarchy and the revered stool of Olubadan.
We pray that almighty God grant the family and entire Ibadan indigenes the fortitude to bear this loss.
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
Yesterday, the Ibadan Prime Youth Forum(IPYF), the youth wing of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, had her first edition of Ibadan Youth Summit tagged: The Burden of Youth Unemployment, whose fault?, Sustainable Intervention and Solutions.
The event featured youths of Ibadanland and friends of the city coming together to participate and contribute to the many issues bothering youthful youthfulness in Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole, with trade exhibition, speeches, panel sessions, questions and answers, and skill acquisition admittance for participants.
In attendance were notable people of Ibadan extraction, which includes the President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga and his cabinet members, Professor Allan Femi Lana, son of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Odulana Odugade, among others.
While declaring the summit open, the wife of the President-General of CCII, Princess (Mrs.) Oluyemisi Adeaga congratulates the organizers for their initiative in putting up this youth engagement event together.
In his Opening speech, CCII President-General, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga also commended the Forum and reiterate his commitment of the leadership of CCII which he head to the development and advancement of Ibadan Youth.
He further encourages the youths to engage in more meaningful things that will serve as catalyst to their development.
The National Coordinator of the Forum, Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo in his remarks said; “the purpose of the Summit is to address the issue of unemployment and proffer practicable solutions.
“Unemployment is a global concern among developing countries, and forcing them facing acute unemployment in the formal and informal labour markets. Nigeria, with the largest youth population in Africa, is no exception” he said.
He further stated that; “practical solutions that will be work upon will be drawn from submission from discussants who will be speaking on the topic.”
“At the end of today, we hope to provide recommendations to address the immediate and longer-term aspects of the youth unemployment challenge in Nigeria; especially as it concerns Ibadan youths”
“Nigeria ranked 158th out of 183 countries in the domain of employment and opportunities. One unique feature of the economic growth problem in Nigeria is its inability to create more jobs. Considering the growing youth population, estimated to reach 150 million by 2030, this is a significant concern” he concluded.
Discussants at the first panel session includes: Asiwaju Azeez Olasunkande, the group head, HR Resort International Limited, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, CEO Kayrom Lee, Titilope Gbadamosi Adebayo, Former SSA community relations, Oyo state, Hon. Bolaji Repete, ably represented by former S.A on Students’ Matter to Late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Mrs. Fatima Hassan-Adeleke and Mrs Steve Ogundipo Olayinka the representative of the State Coordinator of National Directorate of Employment.
In their words, they encouraged the youths to take charge of their lives, hunt for opportunities in their various field.
They further admonished Nigerian youth, who are graduates and undergraduates to start learning skills, either soft skills and other vocational skills, that will put them at the center of job creation and employer of labour.
The NDE representatives also uses the medium to inform participants on how to benefits from free skills acquisition put in place by the Government, while it was also confirmed that the leadership of the Ibadan Prime Youth Forum are working on linking participants who attended the programme and indicated interest in learning vocational skills to the agency and other partners of the events.
During the second session, Discussants shared their success stories, and how the youths can getting started.
Mrs. Adejoke Lasisi further enlightened the youths on many opportunities open for their consumption.
Other discussants includes Mr. Wale Oladiti, CEO Weeldrop Petroleum, Dr. Wole Odetayo represented by Mr Isreal Raphael and Mrs Damilola Ashaleye, CEO Ashdam Solar, they all gave insight on how they started their businesses, the challenges and how they were able to overcome the challenges.
