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Installation As Aare Akinrogun Of Igbo-Elerinland, Hon. Olayinka Segelu Appreciates Olubadan, Baales, Others

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  An ICT guru and Germany-based entrepreneur, Hon. Olayinka Oladimeji Segelu has expressed his deep appreciation to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the Ige Olakulehin I, for the approval of his installation and coronation as Aare Akinrogun of Igbo-Elerinland. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2027 governorship aspirant also extended his greetings to the Olubadan-in-Council for their consent. Hon. Segelu, in his appreciation message on Sunday, praised the Igbo Elerin Baale Council of Baales for deemed him fit for the exalted position of Aare Akinrogun of Igbo-Elerinland. “I am deeply grateful to Almighty God and thank our highly esteemed and revered father, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the Ige Olakulehin I, and his Council for their consent and approval for my coronation and installation as Aare Akinrogun of Igbo-Elerinland. “To the family and friends, I sincerely appreciate your unconditional love and unwavering support. Yesterday’s chieftaincy coronation would not have been possible without each of you. Although I am currently out of the country, your presence at the installation made a significant impact. “I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the Igbo Elerin Council of Baales, especially Oniogunbode of Ogunbode (Baale Akin Babalola), Alapatere of Apatere (Baale Sunday Alamu), Onigbaro of Igbaro (Baale Olulere Adesumbo), Onidagbolu of Dagbolu (Baale Ogunsakin Moses Olujinmi), and all other Baales of Igbo-Elerinland. “I am sincerely thankful to the elders of the Taiwo Ariyibi Dynasty and my dear brothers, The Segelu kings. Special thanks to my elder brother Wale Segelu, my younger brothers, Yomi Segelu, and Baale Tosin Segelu (Baale Eleruko) for exemplifying true leadership and fulfilling your roles admirably. “To Brother Tunde, Brother Banjo, Brother Akin, Dare Eleruko, and the immediate past Ward 2 Councillor, Hon. Olaniyi Idowu Oluseyi, along with Brother Segun Onigbinde and the supporting staff—Mrs. Olatunde, LadyKiki, Mayowa Oloyede, and others—my heartfelt thanks for your contributions. “While I cannot mention everyone individually, please know that I am truly grateful to all. “E se modupe. Mo mo lore ooo.” Hon. Segelu promised to continue to promote the progress, peace and tranquility of Igbo Elerinland, Ibadan and Oyo State in general. Igbo Elerinland consists of over 300 villages, and it is under Lagelu Local Government area of Oyo State.

Tinubu Commiserates With K1 De Ultimate Over Mother’s Death

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  President Bola Tinubu on Saturday reached out to Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, to express his condolences following the death of his mother, Alhaja Halima Anifowoshe. K1 shared their telephone conversation on Instagram, writing, “The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria called to commiserate with the King of Fuji Music.” The death of Alhaja Halima Anifowoshe was earlier announced on K1’s official media page on Saturday. A post featuring a photo of K1 with his late mother read, “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of King Wasiu Ayinde’s beloved mother. May her soul rest in peace, Alhaja Alimotu Shadiya Omoakeredolu Aya Anifowoshe. Iya rere. Sun re oo.” Click the link below to watch the video: https://x.com/MobilePunch/status/1880601592035967287?t=xRpfkzXG8Cm2v4Yj-E8ZGQ&s=19

Oyo Gov’t Includes Four Roads In Ongoing Rehabilitation Exercise

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  The Oyo State Government has commenced a major road rehabilitation project in key areas of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, to improve transportation infrastructure and enhance mobility. The projects cover roads, including Bashorun Oluwo-nla, Agbowo road, Eleyele-Water road, and Zion plaza-Olusoji Road. They are expected to be completed in less than 8 weeks. This is according to a statement signed by the Chairman, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, OYSROMA, Hon. Busoye Ogunlade on Friday, in Ibadan. He said the ongoing rehabilitation is based on fund availability and the economic viability of those roads. Ogunlade said the move was in line with the commitment of the Seyi Makinde-led administration to make the state more attractive to both local and foreign investors. “Governor Seyi Makinde has given us the mandate to rehabilitate roads across the State, and we have mobilized our men to these sites,” he said. He noted that to make the exercise have the desired impact on the people, the governor mandated stakeholders to submit critical roads that required immediate attention in their domain. Hon. Ogunlade said rehabilitation works have commenced on some of the roads, while contractors will move to the remaining ones soon. “Work has commenced on some of these roads, as we speak. However, repair on other roads will be commenced soon.” He therefore advised commuters to follow temporary traffic diversions and cooperate with the ongoing construction efforts.

Nigerians Deserve What They Are Experiencing – Apostle Suleman

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  The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has attributed current economic hardship to poor decisions made during the 2023 elections. Suleman made this assertion during Tuesday and Wednesday’s two-day “Recovery Conference 2025” in Bauchi State, the Daily Post reports Thursday. Ahead of the event, he paid a courtesy visit to the Government House, where he met with Governor Bala Mohammed. While commending Mohammed for his leadership and hospitality, Suleman described him as “a man of honour” and pledged his continued prayers for the state’s progress. Senior pastors, including Dr. Kingsley Aigbe, accompanied him. However, speaking with journalists at the Government House, Suleman didn’t mince words about the nation’s state, blaming Nigerians for their electoral choices. “What Nigerians are going through is partly what they deserve. Before the election, we cried out, we screamed, we yelled. The man (President Bola Tinubu) who came into leadership had no manifesto—just a sense of entitlement with his ‘it’s my turn’ mantra,” Suleman declared. He criticised Tinubu’s administration for poor policy decisions and the mismanagement of the country’s oil sector. “The oil sector has been plundered. In the next 10 to 15 years, I don’t think Nigerians will recover from the damage. Now, all we can do is pray,” he lamented. Suleman urged Nigerians to reflect on their voting decisions ahead of the 2027 elections, cautioning, “If they’ve suffered enough by then, perhaps they’ll make better decisions.” Echoing Suleman’s concerns, Mohammed, also took a swipe at Tinubu’s policies, warning of their potential to harm the nation irreparably. “Tinubu’s policies don’t have a clear vision and are taking us to the road to perdition and destruction. That is why when I talk about tax reforms, it is not because I don’t want reform, but because I want reform that will have a national impact. I don’t have anything against the president but respect,” Mohammed said. The governor vowed to continue criticising Federal Government policies as long as they “shortchange Nigerians.” “Nigerians deserve better, and I will not shy away from pointing out these shortcomings,” the governor maintained.  

Kano Gov Commends Committee for Returning ₦100 Million Unused Uniform Funds

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  Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has commended the committee responsible for the distribution of school uniforms to primary school pupils for returning ₦100 million of unspent funds from the ₦2 billion allocated for the project. Speaking at the distrobution of 798,000 school uniforms for Primary One pupils at the Kano Government House, Yusuf described the committee’s honesty as a testament to the transparency and accountability driving his administration. This was stated in a statement, issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, on Tuesday. The statement reads, “The governor praised the committee, led by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Tajo Othman, for their patriotism and integrity.” He also revealed plans to distribute computers to secondary schools spread across the state, equipping students with digital literacy skills to prepare them for future opportunities. The governor appealed to wealthy individuals and corporate organizations to support government efforts in revitalizing education. He emphasised that while his administration is making great strides in the sector, even small contributions can make a significant difference in transforming lives. In his remark, the Chairman of Kano State Nigerian Union of Teachers, Baffa Garko, praised the governor’s commitment toward improving education, pledging the union’s full support for all initiatives in uplifting the sector. The event featured a mock Executive Council session, where pupils deliberated on key issues affecting the state, as well as a quiz competition on the role of social media in nation-building. Traditional dances and songs by NNPP supporters added value to the celebrations. Yusuf awarded ₦100,000 to winners in three categories during the event while the coaches of the mock Executive Council meeting received ₦500,000 each in recognition of their efforts. Punch

New Alaafin: Hon Segelu Congratulates New Monarch, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, Govt, Oyo People

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  A Germany-based Nigerian entrepreneur, ICT consultant, and politician, Hon. Olayinka Oladimeji has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Oyo people on the pronouncement of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade. Hon Segelu, a frontline aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the gubernatorial seat of Oyo State in 2027, in a statement issued on Monday congratulated Oyo State Government, he also urged Prince Owoade, the newly pronounced Alaafin, to prioritize peace as he assumes his role as the Alaafin of the historic town of Oyo. The PDP Chieftain viewed Owoade’s emergence as “the beginning of a new chapter marked by prosperity, unity, and the preservation of our cultural heritage for the people of Oyo.” He firmly believes that “Prince Owoade will honour the legacy of his predecessors, particularly the late Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Atanda Adeyemi III, who demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout his reign.” The ICT expert applauded the steadfastness exhibited by the royal family, kingmakers, and residents of Oyo, both home and abroad, during this significant selection process that spanned nearly three years. Hon Olayinka Segelu also commended the Oyo State Government, led by His Excellency Governor Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, for fostering an environment conducive for this seamless transition into a new royal epoch. He maintained that “Prince Owoade should please assume the role of a father to all and must unite with other contestants for the advancement of the Oyo kingdom. It is essential to foster inclusivity and unity among the Oyomesi, which must prevail under his leadership. “He should strive to embrace a collaborative approach with all kingmakers, free from favoritism or bias, to serve his people as a pillar of hope, justice, and development. His elevation to the throne of his forefathers underscores the resilience of our traditions and our collective pursuit of progress within the Yoruba communities.” The Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment have been presented to Prince Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo by Governor Makinde. The presentation was made on Monday at the governor’s office in Ibadan, the state capital. The new Alaafin is said to have headed to Oyo town where the 21 days of traditional rites for his ascension to the throne is expected to commence forthwith.

Lawmakers impeach Lagos Assembly speaker Obasa

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  Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa over multiple fraudulent allegations. Multiple sources confirmed that Obasa was removed by the lawmakers during a plenary on Monday. Details surrounding the speaker’s removal are still sketchy as of press time. However, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, has replaced Obasa as Speaker. Obasa’s Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, has not responded to phone calls and a text message regarding the development as of the time of filing this report. More details later …

Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To New Alaafin Of Oyo

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  Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State has presented the staff of office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Akeem Owoade. The governor presented the official instrument legitimising the reign of a king to the new monarch on Monday morning at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the state capital. The symbolic event was performed nearly three years after the death of the former Alaafin, Lamidi Adeyemi III. The presentation of the staff of office was done amid controversy concerning the choice of the new Alaafin announced by the governor last week. Speaking at the event, the governor said the Alaafin’s stool is important not just to Oyo town but to the Yoruba race as a whole. The governor maintained that he decided not to meddle in the appointment of the new Alaafin because his administration believes in openness and transparency. He said, “The Alaafin stool is very important not just to Oyo Town or Oyo State but the entire Yoruba race. So, under my watch, I made it very clear that the stool would not be for sale. It is not a stool for us to toil with. “I met Prince Owoade for the first time in my life yesterday. I never spoke to him in my entire life until yesterday. I did not know his profile or the profile of any of the princes vying for the stool and it was deliberate because I did not want my opinion to influence the process. “Let me say this clearly; when we came in 2019, we had challenges with the traditional institution in Ibadanland and it has been resolved to everybody’s satisfaction. “When it was time for us to approve the selection of Okere, some people came to me and said ‘This is our friend’. They said one person is APC and I said it does not mean anything to me whether you are PDP or APC. Why should my decision be based on political consideration? So, I approved the selection of the Saki kingmakers. I always tell people not to kill themselves over politicians, because we see ourselves in the night. We go to each other’s houses. Politics, electioneering is a game. It’s only when you have been elected, then governance becomes a serious business because you will make decisions that will affect millions of people. So, we will not play politics with governance. “The Alaafin stool became vacant in 2022. We were moving towards the election and people said, you have to approve the appointment of Alaafin, otherwise, Oyo people would not vote for you. I said the people should not vote for me but that I would do what was right and Oyo voted for me massively. Oyo will continue to support me. “Let me also say briefly that for those that are still hell-bent on destabilizing the traditional institution in Oyo, the government is not letting down. We will prosecute them. The money they collected; they will still be prosecuted except they go to Kabiyesi. If he forgives them, I will also forgive them.” While congratulating the new monarch, Governor Makinde prayed that his reign would bring peace and progress to Oyo Town, Oyo State, and the Yoruba race. “The coronation would be in four weeks. From today, we have an Alaafin. I congratulate the Alaafin of Oyoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade. I pray that your reign shall bring unity to the Yoruba race wherever they may be around the world. “I pray it would also bring progress and development to Oyoland, Oyo State as well as the Yoruba race in general,” Governor Makinde added. In his response, Alaafin Owoade promised to work for the progress of Oyo Town, Oyo State, and Nigeria as well as the development of the people. He thanked the Governor, the Oyomesi, and everyone who worked for his selection and assumption of office as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Earlier in his speech, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon Demola Ojo, lauded the Governor for his determination to ensure that the right processes were followed in the selection of the new Alaafin. He also thanked those involved in the selection process.

Ibadan Stampede Update: Ooni Of Ife’s Ex-Wife, Naomi Silekunola And Oriyomi Hamzat Granted Bail

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  Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan presided over by Justice K. B. Olawoyin on Monday granted the bail applications filed by Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdulahi Fasasi. Hamzat is the founder of the popular Ibadan-based radio station, Agidigbo FM, while Fasasi is the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan where 35 children died at a children’s funfair organized by the Wings Foundation run by the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi. Recall that the court had on Tuesday, 7 January, reserved its ruling on the bail applications. Chief Magistrate Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi, presiding over Chief Magistrates’ Court 1, Iyaganku, Ibadan, has on December 24, 2024, ordered the trio to be remanded at Agodi Correctional Facility, pending advice from the Department of Public Prosecution of the Oyo State Ministry of Justice. Naomi, Hamzat, and Fasasi are facing trial on a four-count charge that borders on conspiracy, acceleration of death, negligent acts causing harm, and omitting to provide adequate security and medical facilities. Citybuzznews reports that the Oyo State government on Friday instituted a fresh 18-count charge suit before the Oyo State High Court against the trio about the stampede. The 18-count charge borders on an alleged conspiracy to commit a felony, namely murder; manslaughter; conspiracy to commit an offence, and criminal negligence, which are said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 324 of the Criminal Code, CAP 38, Vol II Law of Oyo State, 2000. In the charge sheet, the prosecution revealed the names and details of 14 of the reported 35 victims of the incident including Musiliu Sofiyah, ‘f’, 8 years; Lekan Salami, ‘m’, 7 years; Feyikemi Salam, ‘f’, 1 and a half years; Olaniyan Joshua, ‘m’, 1 and a half years; and Laeef Muisi, ‘m’, 8 years. Others are Opeyemi Ayomide, ‘f’, 4 years; Adebayo Fatimah, ‘f’, 4 years; Adebayo Abibat, ‘f’, 5 years; Adeyanju Taiwo, ‘f’, 8 years; Salaudeen Khalid, ‘m’, minor; Anjorin Faridat, ‘f’, 10 years; Nahaam Muisi, ‘m’, 13 years; and Babatunde Toheeb, ‘m’, 18 years. The charge also alleges that the suspects, “did conspire together to commit a felony, namely criminal negligence, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under section 517 of the Criminal Code, CAP 38, Vol II, Law of Oyo State, 2000. “Did negligently omit to provide adequate security, crowd control mechanisms, and medical facilities to prevent a stampede at a children’s funfair programme organized by you, and your negligent omission resulted in the death of one Musiliu Sofiat, ‘f’, aged 8 years, and 34 other children, thereby committing an offence contrary to section 308 and punishable under section 344 of the Criminal Code, CAP 38, Vol II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.”

Work With Other Contestants For Oyo’s Growth, Ooni Tells Alaafin-Elect

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  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Saturday, congratulated the Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade, on his appointment as the new Alaafin of Oyo, urging him to rally other contestants for the growth of the town. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Moses Olafare, obtained in Osogbo on Saturday. Expressing confidence in the capacity of the Alaafin-elect to build on the enduring legacy of his predecessors, particularly the immediate past Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the monarch noted that the late traditional ruler ruled Oyo with enviable and sterling leadership qualities He commended Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for providing the enabling environment and supporting the smooth transition that has now birthed a new royal era. “Now that you have emerged victorious, you have become a father of all, who must rally all other contestants for the growth of Oyo kingdom because. You can not do it alone, you must bring everyone on board, Oyomesi must remain united under your watch either those who supported you or those who didn’t support you, you must be magnanimous in victory. “Historically, Oyo and Ile-Ife share an unbreakable bond rooted in divine origin and Yoruba Cultural Preservation. Oyo remains a very important crown jewel in Yoruba land. This interconnected lineage emphasizes the significance of the Alaafin’s throne, which remains a vital pillar in the structure of Yoruba traditional governance and heritage. The appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade signifies the continuation of this sacred bond and the unwavering strength of the Yoruba cultural legacy. “Please be ready to toe the path of peace with all the kingmakers without favouritism and partiality so that you can serve your people as a beacon of hope, justice, and development. Your ascension is a testament to the resilience of our traditions and the shared aspiration for progress across the Yoruba race,” Ooni said. He also called on people of the Yoruba race to rally around the new monarch and work together to uphold the glory of the kingdom. Punch

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