Hon. Akin Alabi, the Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Member representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has been announced as the New Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, officially marking his entry into the Ibadan chieftaincy line. This was made known on Monday, May 19th, 2025, in a letter issued by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at the Olubadan Palace. His coronation is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, following the customs and traditions of Ibadanland. The Ibadan chieftaincy system is one of the most respected traditional structures…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
By Ikechukwu Amaechi Fidelity Bank Plc has dismissed as unfounded the story making the rounds that it is on the verge of bankruptcy following a Supreme Court judgment linked to a legacy $3 million credit facility granted by the defunct FSB International Bank in 2002. The bank made the clarification on Monday, assuring the general public, depositors and stakeholders that it remains financially strong despite court judgment. In a statement by its Divisional Head, Brand & Communications, Meksley Nwagboh, Fidelity Bank called for calm, stating that it was currently seeking judicial clarification on the accurate computation of the judgment sum.…
Hon. Akin Alabi, Member of the House of Representatives representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic killing of Paul Alade in the Alakia area of Ibadan earlier today. According to reports making rounds on social media, the student was allegedly shot by a police officer while on his way to school. The boy named PAUL KEHINDE ALADE was reportedly rushed to a nearby hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. Hon. Akin Alabi strongly condemns this unfortunate incident and has called for:An immediate and transparent investigation by the Oyo State Police Command.The identification and…
Ooni of Ife and Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,CFR, Ọjájá II, has assured the people of Okun region in Kogi State of the right of place within the Oduduwa dynasty.globally encouraging them to always maintain their ancestral roots in Ile-Ife which remains cradle and traditional headquarters for the people of the Oduduwa race worldwide. Ooni Ogunwusi, the Permanent Chairman, Osun State Council of Obas and Chiefs made the remarks on Saturday during his historic visit to the kingdom of Mopa in Kogi State where he held meetings with the Okun traditional rulers who later…
Professor Peller, born Moshood Abiola Peller in 1941 in Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria, was one of Africa’s most famous magicians and illusionists. While growing up, he was nicknamed Moshood Olori Pupa (Moshood the Red-Headed Boy).He gained national and international fame in the 20th century for his unique magical performances that combined elements of illusion, sleight of hand, and dramatic showmanship. Coming from a humble background, he initially worked as a tailor before his passion for magic took over. Peller began practicing magic in the 1950s and later traveled to India and other parts of the world to study the art…
Popular Nollywood actor, Michael Ajibola Daboiku, better known as Jibola Dabo, has cleared the air regarding his alleged relationship with actress, Binta Ayo Mogaji. In an exclusive interview with Punch Newspaper, Dabo admitted that he dated Binta in 2000 but their relationship hịt the rock after he moved to the US. According to him, he has already cleared the air about the matter but for the sake of those who don’t know, he was never married to the actress. He narrated that it is true that Binta had a pregnancy with him and because she was not young when it…
The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran received the prestigious Most Distinguished Ibadan Indigene, MDII, Award on Saturday, for his contributions to the development of Ibadan land. The award was presented by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, the apex body of socio-cultural clubs, societies, unions and associations of Ibadan indigenes in all spheres of life, home and abroad. CCII had in a letter signed by its President-General, Chief Sulaiman Ajewole and Chairman, Ibadan Week Festival Planning Committee, Chief Abiola Alli, said the council was concerned and committed to the sustenance of cultural…
Several media platforms have gone to town with the news of the Supreme Court ruling on a dispute between the defunct FSB International Bank and Sagecom Concepts Limited with some of them questioning the ability of Fidelity Bank (the judgement debtor) to make the payment. As the matter is still before the court and there’s a court order prohibiting media publications on this matter, warning that violations would constitute contempt of court, a punishable offense, we will highlight in this article why Fidelity Bank is too big to fail as alluded to by several online platforms. Financial Strength and Market…
In a groundbreaking moment for Nigerian sports and business leadership, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Chairman and CEO of Adron Group, has been bestowed with the first-ever Noble Golfer Award in Nigeria by the prestigious Elite 18 Global Golfers. The historic recognition celebrates Aare Emmanuelking’s exceptional commitment to the promotion and development of golf and sports in general. The award was presented during a high-profile ceremony graced by influential figures from the worlds of sports, real estate, and business. According to the Elite 18 Global Golfers, Aare Emmanuelking emerged as the unanimous choice for this maiden award due to his dedication to…
… Says “Ile Pako”, Soon To Be Completed To scale down the incidental costs of premises rentals and accommodate all Parastatals of the State within the Secretariat vicinity the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration has promised the completion of the Multi-Story Office Complex, and the Lagos Revenue House (formerly Elephant House) as well as the reconstruction of Ile-Pako (wooden block) by the main entrance of the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja by September. Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works, Dr. Adekunle Olayinka, stated this on Monday while reeling out the achievements of the Office of Works…