Politics EWI OF ADO CLEARS AIR OVER MISCONCEPTION ABOUT UDIROKO FESTIVALThe Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe has dispelled the insinuations that the celebration of Udiroko festival is Idolatry.The monarch during a news confrence to herald the 2022 edition of the festival said Udiroko marks the first day in the Ado Ekiti calendar.He explained that the event symbolizes the first meeting held by the ancestors of Ado when they assumed the town after a long journey from Benin where they migrated.The monarch cautioned people against misinformation about the day but called for necessary support to enable it attract international recognition.Oba Adeyemo noted that this year’s udiroko festival would be celebrated in a usual way.The monarch noted that the Festival, which would be celebrated in the Palace on Sunday, 21st August, 2022, had from time immemorial brought unity, love and peace among the citizenry of Ado Ekiti.The traditional ruler said the festival had served as a platform for the indegenes of Ado Ekiti to brainstorm on how to develop the state capital.Speaking on security, Oba Adeyemo assured that maximum security would be provided to ensure hitch free programme.Ewi thereby called on all Ado Ekiti residents to live in peace and harmony among themselves.Meanwhile the monarch has appealed to both the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU to reach a compromise on the current impasse and ensure reopening of schools. August 17, 2022 FAYEMI MOURNS IBB’S EX-SPOKESMAN, DUROEkiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has expressed condolences on the death of the former Chief Press Secretary to ex-military Head of State, Ibrahim Babaginda, Chief Duro Onabule who passed on yesterday, aged 83 years.Dr Fayemi, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, described Onabule’s death as exit of a great Nigerian who was passionate about the Nigerian nation as well as the journalism profession.The Governor described the late Onabule as a frontline journalist who made positive contribution to the development of the media industry and a presidential spokesman who brought glamour to the office of Chief Press Secretary.Dr Fayemi said the London School of Journalism-trained veteran was a source of inspiration to many journalists as well as readers of his very insightful columns on public discourse.Commiserating with the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the management of the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA) the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) stated that Onabule’s death is a great loss to the upcoming generation of journalists who could have learnt a lot from him.“Chief Duro Onabule was a great and patriotic Nigerian who rose to national prominence through his journalistic work as a celebrated Editor of the now rested National Concord and later as CPS to ex- President Ibrahim Babaginda.” Chief Onabule as a journalist and public affairs commentator spoke truth to power through his illuminating writings.“Having trained at the popular London School of Journalism, one could not expect less than the professionalism which Onabule plied his trade in the media industry. His professionalism, diligence and hard work took him to the very top in his field, serving the former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babaginda (rtd) as Chief Press Secretary and later Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) after many other positions in the media industry.”” On behalf of my wife and the Government and people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the family of Chief Duro Onabule and the government and people of Ogun State. There is no doubt, we shall miss his amiable personality and insightful analyses. May God grant him eternal rest and comfort his family. “, Fayemi said. August 17, 2022 Udiroko: Asiwaju Ndigbo Greets Ewi of Ado Ekitimah and the Yeye Asiwaju of Ndigbo Chief Lolo has congratated the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe for the grace of God that sustained him to witness another new year in the Ado Ekiti calendar known as Udiroko festival scheduled to hold on Saturday.In a statement in Ado Ekiti, High Chigh Uzomah also felicitated the Eyesorun Abosede Adejugbe, the Ewi in Council, Olories and all the various aged groups in the town.He prayed God to continue to preserve the life of the Ewi to witness many more Udiroko in good health and abundanceUzomah extolled the giant strides of Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyomo Adejugbe towards the growth and development of Ado and Ekiti at large.The High Chief described Oba Adejugbe’s reign as advantageous to the good people of the state through capacity building and human-oriented programmes.High Chief Uzomah noted that the Ewi of Ado Ekiti has exemplified leadership traits which has endeared him to the people of Ekiti and beyond.He enjoined the Oba to continue the good works as the traditional custodian of the people noting that he has been able to resolve communal issues for peaceful coexistence.While urging the Oba to continue paving way for peace and development in the state, he also urged the people of the state to continue to rally support for the Oba for more development to thrive.The Asiwaju Ndigb also urged all Igbo sons and daughters to converge at the Ewi’ palace for the celebration and after the celebration, they shall all proceed to his residence for further celebration.UDIROKO August 17, 2022 Peter Obi visits Femi Kuti At The Afrika ShrinePeter Obi visits Femi Kuti At The Afrika Shrine. Femi Kuti has been critical of the Peter Obi movement.In life, you have to carry everyone along to achieve results. August 17, 2022 Get N50,000 If You Expose Kidnappers – Akeredolu Tells ResidentsPosted by Thandiubani on Wed 17th Aug, 2022 The governor said government would protect anybody who reports or gives useful information about criminal activities in his area. Residents of Ondo state have been promised N50,000 for anyone who provides information that will lead to capture of kidnappers and criminals in the state. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu made the promise through Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, after the weekly State Executive Council. He explained that the move was aimed at encouraging citizens to give useful and timely information about criminal activities in any part of the state. “From now on, anyone who reports a crime and we follow the trail, and it leads to a successful prosecution of the criminal, that person will be offered a reward of N50,000. “We want people in Ondo state to say something when they see something. We want our people to be proactive in the area of security to rid Ondo State of criminals, bandits and terrorists. “The Toll Free line is 0800-555-5555. Anybody can call to give security tips and report any criminal activities in his or her area.” He said government would protect anybody who reports or gives useful information about criminal activities in his area. August 17, 2022 Previous Page Next Page Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Like Loading...
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