The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona is a respected Nigerian monarch with an elaborate Council of Chiefs, made up of respected Nigerians who hail from Ijebuland.

He also has a Council of Otunbas made up of distinguished Nigerians from Ijebu. These are people who Awujale trusts very much. And they are fiercely loyal to him. Many of them call him from time to time to ask after his well being. And they are ready to run errands for Kabiyeesi who they hold in high esteem. He in turn consults them whenever he needs quality advice from them. Atimes he may need a 2nd opinion on critical matters. Who are these people? Lets start with the Council of Awujales Chiefs of Ijebuland. It is made up of 37 high ranking and successful Ijebu men and women.

Before he died 2 years ago, wealthy businessman, Chief Bayo Kuku was the Chairman of the Council. He was the Ogbeni of Oja. Since his death his sit has been vacant. Not too long ago, Olorogun Dr. Sunny Kuku step in, in an acting capacity.

He is the Olorogun of Ijebuland. The Deputy Chairman is world acclaimed statesman, Prof. Adebayo Adedeji He is the Asiwaju and Olotu Fore of Ijebuland. Retired Super Permanent Secretary in Ogun State, Chief Olu Okuboyejo is the Secretary of the Council. He is the Obasewa of Ijebuland. Chief Bayo Kuku’s widow, Abiodun is Erelu and Chief Chris Ogunbanjo, a Legal Luminary and Corporate Player is the Olotu.

Former Ogun Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba and his wife, Derin are also members. He is Aremo and his wife is Beere.

There are others like veteran journalist Chief Tola Adeniyi who is the Akogun II, Chief Babatunde Adenuga, the Bajulaye, Chief (Mrs.) M.A. Akande – Iya Afin Tejumade, Chief S.O. Bakare – Babalaje, Chief (Mrs.) B. Balogun is the Iya Afin Tawogbade, Chief (Engr.) Ademola Fowora – Eso-Obafuji, Chief S.O. Kassim – Bobagunwa, Chief S.M. Olakunrin – Fuwagboye, Chief (Mrs.) Toyin Olakunrin – Iya Afin Bobaseye, Chief Duro Onabule – Jagunbolu, Chief (Mrs.) Bisi Osibogun – Omeso, Chief (Mrs.) R.O. Osunsami – Iya Afin Gbadeolu, Chief Bisi Rodipe – Fesogboye, Chief (Dr.}Sonny F. Kuku OFR AG. Chairman – Olo’rogun and Chief (Mrs.) Modupe Teriba is the Yeye Tunadese. There are others.

Chief (Dr.) Bimbo Ogunkelu is the Luwabi, Chief B.A.O. Alausa (Balogun), Chief (Mrs.) Bisola Rodipe (Iya Afin Folajoye), Chief (Mrs.) V.O. Banjo – Tresurer (Iya Mokun), Chief Tunde Oshobi (Odofin), Chief Chris F. Okunowo (Bobasuwa II), Chief (Mrs.) V.O. Olunuga (Yeye Feyintade), Chief (Prof.) Olajide O. Ajayi CON – Jagun-Aso, Chief (Engr.) Adebisi Oreagba – Asst. Secretary (Maiyegun), Chief (Mrs.) Ayodele Oreagba (Yeye Maiyegun), Chief (Mrs.) Edith O. Fowora (Yeye Setejoye), Chief (Dr.) Fassy A.O. Yusuf (Baagbimo), Chief Dele Odulaja (Asiwaju Ijebu-Waterside), Chief (Amb.) T.A.B. Sodipo (Asoju-Oba), Chief (Mrs.) Anthonia Sodipo (Yeye Asoju-Oba), Chief(Mrs.) O. A. Idris-Oluwole  (Yeye Sewa) and Chief Alade Shote is the Otun Balogun.

As for the Council of Otunbas of Ijebuland it is made up of the following people. Not many know that

Otunba (Dr.) Mike Adenuga (Jnr.) is the (Otunba Apesin of Ijebuland). Otunba L. A. Balogun – (Otunba Olutoyese & Baba Oba), Otunba M. O. Balogun – (Otunba Tunwase & Olori Omo-Oba), Otunba Gbenga Daniel – (Otunba Obalofin of Ijebuland), Yeye Otunba Olufunke Daniel – (Yeye Otunba Obalofin of Ijebuland). They belong to the Royal Court of the council.

WACUS Hotel boss, Otunba W.O. Osinusi is the Otunba Fidipote of Ijebuland and the  Chairman of the council. Otunba Busura Alebiosu is the Otunba Gbelegbuwa) 1st Vice-Chairman, Otunba L. A. Balogun (Otunba Olutoyese & Baba Oba) 2nd Vice-Chairman, Otunba M. Akin Osiyemi (Otunba Dedenigbo) Secretary, Otunba Olalekan Belo (Otunba Atewogbuwa) Treasurer, Yeye Otunba Prof. A.M. Osoba (Yeye Otunba Tajogboye) Fin. Secretary, Otunba Dr. (Mr.) F. O. Kuku (Otunba Ogunroyega) Pub/Soc. Sec., Otunba Oluseyi Oduntan (Otunba Osigade) Pub/Soc. Sec., OtunbaAbayomi Odunowo (Otunba Obalewu) Pub/Soc. Sec., Yeye Otunba .I. Martins-Kuye (Yeye Otunba Fesojoye) P.R.O/Welfare, Yeye Otunba A. Osibogun (Yeye Otunba Obaloja) Auditor, Otunba Ayodele Osibogun (Otunba Arojojoye) Asst. Secretary, Yeye Otunba .A. Belo (Yeye Otunba Atewogbuwa) Asst. Auditor, Otunba Gbuyi Osibogun (Otunba Fesogbade) Ex-Officio, Otunba F.O. Arowolo (Otunba Afolajoye) Ex-Officio, Otunba (Dr.) M. Adenuga Jnr. (Otunba Apesin) Member, Otunba (Mrs.) F. Oguntade (Otunba Atunlute) Member, Otunba (Mrs.) H.F. Alebiosu (Otunba Adefugba) Member, Otunba (Mrs.) C.O. Runsewe (Otunba Mojibade) Member, Otunba Segun Adekoya (Otunba Agbaruwa) Member, Otunba Funso Ajayi (Otunba Arijeloye) Member, Otunba (Rtd.) Col. T. Asenuga (Otunba Atunluto) Member.

Otunba (Dr.) Mrs. B. Kuforiji-Olubi (Otunba Ayora) Member, Otunba Prof. A.O. Kuku (Otunba Ofiran) Member, Otunba (Amb.) E.O. Fowora (Otunba Setejoye) Member, Otunba M.O. Balogun (Otunba Tunwase) Member, Member, Otunba Prof. A. Olu Osoba (Otunba Tajogboye) Member, Otunba Oskar Ibru (Otunba Boyejo) Member, Yeye Otunba Wanda Ibru (Yeye Otunba Boyejo) Member, Otunba Jubril Martins-Kuye (Otunba Fesojoye), Member, Otunba Prof. Oladapo Ashiru (Otunba Orodudujoye) Member, Otunba Bimbola Ashiru (Otunba Adeona Fusigboye) Member, Otunba Prof. Oluwatoyin Ashiru (Otunba Moyegeso) Member, Otunba Remi Abdul-Bojela (Otunba Ajuwakale) Member, Otunba Babafemi Osoba (DIG Rtd) (Otunba Jagunmolu) Member, Otunba Abiodun Onanuga (Otunba Anikilaya) Member, OtunbaAyodeji Osibogun (Otunba Obaloja) Member, Otunba (Amb) Olusegun Akinsanya (Otunba Olumodan) Member, Yeye Otunba Ajibike Akinsanya (Yeye Otunba Olumodan) Member, Otunba Olusegun Fowora (Otunba Mase) Member, Otunba (Dr.)Adekunle Hassan (Otunba Obaruwa-Baamole) Member, Yeye Otunba Adetola Hassan (Yeye Otunba Obaruwa-Baamole) Member, Otunba Ademola Odutola (Otunba Fibiwoga) Member, Otunba (Dr.) Olusegun Oshin (Otunba Omila) Member, Yeye Otunba Gbemisola Oduntan (Yeye Otunba Osigade) Member, Otunba Abiola Odunowo (Otunba Olotuneso) Member, Otunba Ekundayo Bush Alebiosu (Otunba Fuwagbuyi) Member, Otunba Olutoyin Osibogun (Otunba Abejoye) Member.

COUNCIL OF AWUJALE CHIEFS OF IJEBULAND

ROYAL COURT

Chief (Dr.) Chris Ogunbanjo (Olotu), Chief (Mrs.) A.Abiodun Bayo Kuku (Erelu), Chief Olusegun Osoba (Aremo), Chief (Mrs.) Aderinsola Osoba (Beere).

THE EXECUTIVE

Chief (Prof.) Adebayo Adedeji (Asiwaju & Olotu-Fore) Deputy Chairman, Chief Okuboyejo (Obasewa) Secretary.

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When King Sunny Ade clocked 70 last week Wednesday, Ebenezer Obey was one of the veteran artistes who was in Ondo town to honour the Birthday Boy. Not only did Obey Commander travel to Ondo, he spent 3 days. He arrived the ancient town in the evening of Tuesday 21st September and left on Thursday 23rd back to Lagos. Not only that, Obey canceled all his engagements to be with his brother, both of whom have dominated the Juju music landscape for over 50 years. Over the last 5 decades, both Obey & KSA had rocked the music scene like no other artistes has done.

Both have a lot in common. They are both Oldskool. They are both in their 70s with Obey being the older of the 2. What has been the nature of their relationship since they met in the 60s? How does Obey see KSA? What about the story of their hot rivalry told by many at the time.

In this exclusive interview, Obey Commander tells City People Publisher, SEYE KEHINDE the story of his over 50yr friendship with KSA. Read on!

How do you see KSA at 70?

First and foremost I want to give thanks to Almighty for KSA’s life. It is God that allows a person to witness 70 years on earth. So I see KSA’s 70th birthday as a thing of joy. I am happy for my brother and I am congratulating him again on his 70th birthday and I pray that the Lord will give him sound health and more success in life to attain greater heights for the remaining days, years he will be spending here on earth in Jesus name.

How did your relationship start?

I believe God brought both of us together and to have reigned together for several decades now. And the Lord has been so good to both me and KSA. What has happened to me and KSA can only be from God. We have stayed on and to have been there for several years despite all the challenges. That can only be God and not man. That is why I appreciate what the Lord has done from our early ages to this time, God has been so merciful.

How did you meet KSA?

It all started well over 50 years ago. But we thank God by his own infinite mercy he has kept us. I thank all those who have helped us in the past like the media, for your contributions. It’s been a very supportive one and also a big thank you to all our fans all over the world. On behalf of King Sunny Ade and myself, I want to say a big thank you to all of you.

Our relationship started many years back, when KSA was with his former boss, Baba Sala. And I was with Fatai Rolling Dollars. We started from that point. But I started my band before him. And when he started it was a good thing that he came on the scene and we were happy together. And ever since then we have been good brothers and friends.

Both of you play Juju. But you play 2 different kinds of Juju and you have both kept it going for decades, can you analyse the 2 of you musically?

Yes we both play Juju music but definitely I have my own identity and KSA definitely has his own identity. When Obey is singing, you will know. When KSA is singing you will know.

We both have distinct voices. You can easily identify who is playing. Although the 2 of us play Juju music, we are playing 2 kinds of Juju music. Obey’s brand of Juju music is different from KSA’s brand of Juju music.

How were you able to manage your musical careers that you never clashed all through?

We never clashed. We can never clash. Our music can never clash. The reason is because I have my voice, KSA has his own voice. He specialises in Guitar with his music. I am a very good composer. Yes, I play Guitar. But we both have our strength. My strength lies in my composition abilities, and my control of the wordings and my presentations. Anytime people want to listen to Obey, they know what they want to listen to. And anytime anybody wants to listen to KSA, they know what they want to listen too.

They know what to expect. Of course, KSA has his own stage showmanship, and his Guitar. He is known for that. That is why both of us are known for different identities.

But each is playing his part very well. So, people have been looking for Obey and they continue to ask to dance to it. People have been looking for Sunny and they continue to ask to dance to it.

You have your way of entertaining your fans when you are on stage. You don’t dance like Sunny does. You only dance on a particular spot in a Jelenke way? Why did you adopt this style?

Yes I have my own style of simple movement on the stage and I concentrate more on the power of my music. The power of my music is intense, it is consuming. People cannot listen to my music and not be moved. People cannot listen to Obey and sit down without dancing. People love to listen to meaningful lyrics that I render all the time and the beating of my music is irresistible. You can’t hear my music and sit down. It moves people. It makes you to want to dance. I have stuck to my simple movement on stage. I always want to be myself. And I have always been myself.

When you and KSA started out and began to grow big, how did you manage the rivalry and competition?

There was nothing like Rivalry and Competition. You people call it that. KSA has always been my friend. I have said it several times, and I am going to say it again.

People call it competition. But KSA and Obey didn’t see it as competition. I never saw it as competition. There was no competition. I am rendering service. He is rendering service. In 2 different ways.

Let me tell you the truth which most people don’t know. There has never been a time that there was a fight between me and KSA.

But people believe you have quarreled so many times. How come?

No. I am telling you the truth. KSA and Ebenezer Obey have never fought or quarreled. We are closer than people think. People just say it. At a point, when the talk about Obey and KSA quarrelling became hot years back, Adeolu Akinsanya and I.K. Dairo of blessed memory, called both myself and KSA to a meeting. We went there and they told us we are hearing rumours of a fight, that both of you are fighting. Are you fighting? We both laughed. They were shocked. They asked: What is the cause of the fight? He kept on laughing. I looked at Sunny.

Sunny looked at me. And we busted into laughter. We now told them that there has never been anything like that between us. They were shocked. The 2 elders then said, if that is the situation, you two go and sing and tell your fans and the whole world that there is no fight. We did. That was in 1968.

And so Sunny recorded Oro to nlo eba wa ki ye si. Ti Sunny ba nkorin, nwon ani Obey lo mba wi. Ti Obey ba nko ti e nwon ani Sunny lo mba wi. Oro yi o sele. Ko selee rara. Sunny ko ba enikan jaa, Obey to ba eni kan binu, aye e da ke isokuso.

I too sang my own and I referred to it the way Adeolu Akinsanya and I.K. Dairo said it. I sang the song Oro ija emi ati Sunny Ade a o fi igba kan ja. There has never been any fight between us. That was how we resolved that controversy which had no basis in truth. And ever since we have been more friendly, more brotherly. So close is Sunny and I that, many atimes in the past, Sunny used to come to me for counsel. He will tell me things and will ask for what I think.

He comes to my house. I go to his house too. We exchange visits. That is why up till today we are friends and we remain friends. People don’t know we are close. When it was time for us to do Oleku Concert for instance, where the 2 of us performed, it was KSA who came to me to discuss it, that someone wants to bring us together to perform.

He was the one who came to me to tell me about the show and that he thinks it’s a good idea and I said fine. I said KSA if you approve, that is fine. That is how close we are. If I have anything to discuss with him. Thank God we have kept that bond together. And it is growing stronger. I thank God I later went into the Ministry and Sunny too now is a child of God. We thank God for all that God has done.

When both of you meet, what do you and KSA talk about?

We talk about our music, our business. How we can move it forward. We share experiences. I share my experience with him. He shares his own with me, like that so, it has been a very cordial relationship.

What is the future of Juju music? And how come you and KSA have managed to be relevant for over 5 decades, year in year out?

I can proudly say that Juju music has sustained some other music Ayinde Barrister (of blessed memory) was very, very close to me. I used to advice him, I used to talk to him, I used to share idea with him. That is why when you see Funji today, you will see Juju influence in it. There is no kind of instrument that we use in Juju that they don’t use, that is an influence. I am saying I am part of that infuence. There are a few things Sikiru Ayinde took from me.

By the time I started using Bata, Sikiru Ayinde came to where I was playing in Abeokuta and he said haaa! Commander I like this Bata that you are playing sir. Me too I will copy this sir. I said okay. Go ahead. You have it. Anything you want, you can have it. Later, he started playing keyboard and all that. Today, when you listen to K1, atimes when Wasiu wants to play Fuji he injects Juju into it.

He plays Juju music and you will know this is real Juju music. So all that aspect of Juju they introduced into their music, I am part of it and I am happy that has sustained Fuji music. That is what we want. We want progress. All music must develop and be progressive. So when we want to talk of Juju music that is a major contribution, I have contributed to, to uplift Fuji music.

Many were surprised that you spent 3 days in Ondo last week to celebrate with KSA during his 70th birthday, How come you devoted a lot of time for KSA?

Haa. It’s because of 2 reasons. When I was 70, KSA and I celebrated it together. He was with me and we were together throughout that my celebration. It has come to his turn now, I have to support him.

What you don’t know is that all my life, KSA has played at my events. When I was 40 years old, KSA played at my birthday. You know I am a few years ahead of him. When I was 40 he played for me at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. When I lost my father in 1980, KSA played for me, Barrister played and Dele Abiodun played.

When my 2 children were wedding at Tafawa Balewa Square, we played. There is nothing I do that I don’t get Sunny involved. That is how it has been. It is my joy to have been in Ondo with him. I was happy and I had a nice time with him and I will always be with him for other celebration.

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They Are Ruggedman, Sunny Nneji, & Zaaki

PMAN is the sole umbrella body of all musicians in Nigeria duly registered and authorized by the Government in the Trade Unions Act to regulate the Practice of the music profession in the country.

The Nigeria music industry is the largest and most vibrant music scene in the whole of Africa. With over 100 million music consumers, scores of recording companies, an army of music marketers, a multitude of media and a never-ending flow of top talent no other market comes close. PMAN is in the foremost advocate and campaigner for artistes’ rights and the music industry in general in the country. You are welcome to inquire, collaborate and work with PMAN for the further advancement of the Nigeria Music Industry.The current administration of PMAN is headed by Mr. Pretty Okafor.

On the 30th of June, 2016; delegates from PMAN chapters from 28 states of Nigeria attended the National Executive Council meeting in Lagos. The first in 30 years! National Delegates conference will be convened on October 4, where fresh elections into various offices of PMAN will take place.

After debates and considerations of issues raised at the meeting, one of the resolution adopted by the Council is that in recognition and observance of the consent Judgment delivered on the 31st October 2014 which established this Out-going Interim National Executive Caretaker Committee of PMAN that stipulated an eighteen months’ tenure period for the executive committee, the judgment further directed the executive to thereafter convene a National Delegates Conference and conduct elections into various offices in PMAN in accordance with the provisions of the PMAN Constitution. Consequent upon the above, Council therefore agreed and resolved that the Interim National Executive Caretaker Committee shall remain in office until its mandate from the said judgment is fully discharged.

While various positions are being contested for in PMAN, the position of President saw only 3 individuals rise up to fight for the seat. These 3 musicians have worked closely with the newly revamped PMAN Interim president, Pretty Okafor. They have contributed massively to the rebranding of the union and its progress so far within the past 18 months when the interim panel of executives was put in place.

RUGGEDMAN

whose real name is Michael Stephens is a graduate of political science from Lagos State University, Ruggedman started exploring music in 1999. He produced his own songs and released two tracks in 1999, both which were well-played on radio. Ruggedman launched himself into the music industry in 1999, eventually becoming the most featured rapper in Nigeria. His albums are all released on his personal label, Rugged Records. Ruggedman has performed worldwide alongside international acts like KC &Jojo, Guru, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Akon, Wayne Wonder, Ja Rule, Kevin Little, Maxie Priest, Kanye West, LL Cool J, T-Pain, Nas, and Nelly. He has also worked with and featured many Nigerian and international artists on his albums, including TufaceIdibia, P-Square, 9ice, FlavourN’abania, Josh (from The Tatu Clan of Congo), M.I, Ice Prince, JJC Skillz, Jamaican Stylo G, Niyola, George Nathaniel, Gerelyn,Morell, Da Grin, Chinaydu, Terry G, Mbryo, Funbi, Reminisce and Wande Coal. Ruggedman also owns a clothing line called “20th Sept” Wear, named after his birthday and he is a United Nations Peace .

SUNNY NEJI

is a Perfect Pitch artist. Born on October 24, 1965 in Lagos to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Neji, Sunny, the youngest of five kids (three boys, two girls) had his primary education between 1972 and 1978 in Ogoja, Cross River State, his home town. He completed his secondary education at Government, College, Ikorodu, Lagos in 1984 and proceeded to Yaba college of Technology where he obtained a Diploma in fashion design. Sunny Neji’s active involvement with music began at an early stage. His parents’ love for music and his ol’ man’s collection of classic records provided the initial tonic. As a boy, he participated in cultural performances and steadily developed the talent through the course of his formal education. By 1987, he took his game one step further and ventured into recording earning a reputation in the jungle production scene in no time. 1991 brought the release of his debut album, Captain on EMI.

The debut was slept on but the artiste was undaunted. He joined Colours Band with which he performed as lead singer for five years and inched his way further into the mainstream. He made a grand return to the recording circuit in ’97 with the release of his sophomore set, Mr. Fantastik on GM Intercontinental Records and firmly established himself a bona fide star whose fame stretched from Maiduguri to Bakassi. The album sold hugely and won numerous awards for the artiste who came to be recognized as one of Nigeria’s top all-round artistes.

ZAAKI AZZAY

 The Pioneer of Hiphop Music in Nigeria, Started out his career in 1993. He has successfully carved a niche for himself in the Nigerian Music Industry since the inception of his career and has topped the charts. He has received countless awards and several nomination and is highly respected, from the young to the old across Nigeria and Africa at large. Often referred to as the Hiphop Legend/Veteran by the media, Zaaki Azzay is still holding the game down. Zaaki Azzay as an artiste is largely and easily recognized by his striped black and white head gear and significantly remembered as a torchlight/flashlight bearing artiste. The torchlight symbolizes that Zaaki Azzay is a source of light, positive values and attributes. Zaaki Azzay is strongly affiliated with the mass media for positive and progressive reasons, therefore a brand to associate with in whatever form.

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That is the big question now on many lips of Ijebu people, as many Ijebu people wonder who the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona will make the next Ogbeni Oja of Ijebuland. It is one of the biggest titles in Ijebuland which is the prerogative of the Awujale. The title is usually given to a very successful businessman who is accomplished in his chosen career.

In recent history, the 2 men who have held the title are accomplished men of immense means. The first Ogbeni Oja was late Chief Adeola Odutola, an Ijebu icon who in his lifetime was easily one of the most successful industrialists in Yorubaland.

When he died, the Awujale made Otunba Bayo Kuku, the next Ogbeni Oja. And he again was a very rich and successful businessman.

He died about 3 years ago. Since then, that seat has been vacant. Translated to English, the title means Leader of Commerce & Business in Ijebu. So, who will Awujale pick?.

City People asked so many prominent Ijebu people who they think Oba Sikiru Adetona should pick but no one could mention specifically anyone. This is because there are many qualified people.

Could it be Glo Chairman, Otunba Mike Adenuga? He is one Ijebuman that the Kabiyeesi likes so much. They are related. Awujale’s mum is the siter of Mike’s mum.

He is currently a member of the Council of Awujales Otunbas of Ijebuland. He is also a member of Awujales Royal Court. Awujale has conferred on him the title of Otunba Apesin of Ijebuland.

Could it be the Fototek boss, Chief Adegunwa? He is also rich and close to the Awujale. He is from Ososa.

Could it be Oba Otudeko? He is a successful industrialist. He is close to the Awujale as well. All those Awujale would have preferred to choose are all old Chief Chris Ogunbanjo is in his 90s. He is the Olotu of Ijebuland and a member of the Royal Court, Professor Adebayo Adedeji too is old.

He is the Asiwaju of Ijebuland and the Olotu-Fore. He is the current Deputy Chairman of the Council of Awujale Chiefs of Ijebuland.

Another person who many mention is Chief Sonny Kuku. He is the Acting Chairman of the Council right now. He is the Olorogun of Ijebuland.

He is an accomplished Medical Doctor and Businessman. And the Chairman of a big bank. But will the Awujale replace a Kuku with a Kuku? There is also the Babalaje of Ijebuland, Chief S.O. Bakere popularly called Oluwalogbon. He is a rich businessmand who sells cars. There is also Otunba Jubril Martins-Kuye, a former Minister and a successful businessman who plays big in the paper business.

He is Otunba Fesojoye of Ijebuland. Or will the Awujale make his bossom friend Otunba (Dr.) Micheal Olasubomi Balogun (CON) the next Ogbeni Oja. Going by his intimidating profile he fits the bill. He is a successful businessman.

He is the founder of FCMB. He has so many titles to his credit. He is the Olori Omo-Oba Akile Ijebu and the Otunba Tunwase.

He is also one of Awujale’s most respected Chiefs.

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Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 was a special day in Osapa London, Lekki area of Lagos State, as one of the most influential and richest families in Lagos celebrated their annual festival, called Osapa Day.

The Gbadamosi Eletu family are a big name in Lagos, not because they control large hectares of land but the family is a very significant to the traditional throne in Lagos. Late Chief Gbadamosi Bamidele Eletu was the Traditional Prime Minister to the King (Lagos). He also installed Kings.

No doubt, late Gbadamosi Eletu has left a good legacy. Three of his children have been so impressive since their father’s demise. They have been promoting the name, Gbadamosi Eletu  every nook and crannies of Lagos, more especially Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo, he takes directly after his father.

Prince Kazeem Gbadamosi Eletu Odibo is a Real Estate guru, who has built a lot of estates around Osapa and environs. One unique thing about him is that, he does not only build but he also makes those estates accessible and motorable. All the roads around Osapa, leading to his estate have been fully tarred.

MORE ON OSAPA DAY FESTIVAL

Osapa London is a town in Lekki, area of Lagos. The town is about 200 years old. It used to be called Osapa Village  years ago, due to rapid development to the area the name.  Osapa village changed into Osapa London. The name Osapa means “Lagoon Was Calm.” (Osapa Lolo)

One of the reasons Eletu family celebrates Osapa Day is that, they have been requesting to have a king, that would rule them and it is also the year they won their land case, that turn them to billionaires. Originally, the festival should have  been called “Ojude Oba” like Ijebu Ode’s, but they have no  crowned king yet. When City People met with  High Chief Tajudeen, who has been tipped as Oba Lola, (king to be) he said the festival started in 2013 but they are still waiting for the appropriate authority to crown them.

WHO IS HIGH CHIEF TAJUDEEN?

Chief Tajudeen is a high profiled Chief, not only in Osapa London but in Lagos generally. Chief Tajudeen is light complexioned and he always dresses in white outfits. He is also a public figure in Osapa and within the family, he is the head (Olori ebi). When you talk of Eletu, you will quickly refer to this man, Chief Tajudeen.

ABOUT 3 ELETU BROTHERS

Talking of brothers who are super rich, well dressed, always partying together and live together in harmony. It is no other  than Eletu brothers.

The elder brother is Alhaji Mudashiru Gbadamosi Eletu Odibo. Alhaji Mudashiru owns a big estate in Osapa London, where he lives. He has a very pretty wife, Omowunmi Ashabi, with whom he often parties. They have been married for years.

This same thing could be said of Prince Ademola Gbadamosi Eletu Odibo. He is a very handsome guy, he also commands a large expanse of estate in Lekki. Ashabi Olabisi is the wife of Prince Ademola. The handsome dude deals in oil and gas and he is also a giant in the property sector. He built his residential house besides his brother’s, Prince Kazeem Gbadamosi Eletu Odibo. Prince Kazeem is the most active of all. He was seen at Osapa Day Festival running up and down, making sure everything went as planned.

Prince Kazeem is always in the forefront, he carried the family image around and he is always proud of the name and legacy of his father.

5 SISTERS OF ELETU

There are 5 sisters who are Gbadamosi Eletu, they are all in the US. They are Wosilat Gbadamosi Eletu Odibo, Sherifat Gbadamosi Eletu Odibo, Muslimat Gbadamosi Eletu Odibo, Kuburat Gbadamosi Eletu Odibo and Falilat Gbadamosi Eletu Odibo.

Mrs Wosilat is the eldest of  them, she lives in Maryland, USA.

These 5 sisters often come home but they always come for Osapa Day. The three of the 5 sisters were seen on that festival, clothed in green outfits. They were looking so fresh and gorgeous.

ELETU’S WIVES

The 3 wives of Eletu Odibo brothers are; Ashabi Omowunmi, Ashabi Olabisi and Kate. Ashabi Omowunmi is a pretty lady, who is married to Alhaji Mudashiru Eletu, while Olabisi is the pretty wife of Prince Ademola. The last of them is Kate Eletu, she is married to Prince Kazeem Eletu. Kate is a very beautiful  woman, presently she is enjoying her husband’s wealth in  France

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There is a big family in Lagos, who controls large expanse of inherited land in Osapa Lekki area of Lagos. It was formally called Osapa Village but later changed to Osapa London due to drastic development to the area. Osapa London is a home/town to many people, more especially to the Gbadamosi Eletu family. Chief Gbadamosi Bamidele Eletu-Odibo was a big name in Lagos before he died. He was the Traditional Prime Minister to the Oba of Lagos. He installs Kings.

“No Eletu, No Crown” as they say.

The name Eletu has continued to wax stronger, even despite the demise of Chief Gbadamosi Bamidele Eletu.

There are 4 brothers who have been promoting the name (Eletu) since their father is late. These 4 brothers are always together. They attend party together. Each of them have Rolls Royce car. They love to dress in white attire. And talking of big socialites in Lagos today, these 4 brothers’ names will always pop up. They are big boys, who control a lot of resources.

In 2013, the Eletu family in Osapa started an annual celebration, which will serve as their own “Ojude Oba”.  But presently it’s called Osapa Day because they are yet to have a King.

The family (Eletu) celebrated its 4th Osapa Day on the 13th of September, 2016.

The event had who is who in the society in attendance. Malaika Alao and Adewale Ayuba were the 2 Fuji musicians, who thrilled everyone with performance.

Present at the event was High Chief Waheed Tajudeen of Ojoraland. Chief Tajudeen is popularly called “Oba Lola” of Osapa (king to be). He is always dressed in white outfits.

Chief Tajudeen is the face of Eletu today and a big brother to the late Chief Gbadamosi Bamidele sons.

One of them is Alhaji Mudashiru Gbadamosi Eletu Odibo. He controls a large expanse of land in Osapa, he is the eldest son of the late Chief Gbadamosi Bamidel Eletu. The handsome and soft-spoken man married to Omowunmi Ashabi.

Omowunmi is a beautiful young woman, who has a sexy body. She was seen dancing to Malaika Alao’s melodious song in her black and gorgeous gown, during Osapa London Ileya’s party, last week.

Prince Ademola Eletu is the second. He is very close to Prince Kazeem Gbadamosi Eletu. They both build house side by side. They share things and often, they are seen together in most events. Prince Ademola is a big player in Real Estate and Oil & Gas. Prince Ademola is well built in posture. His long bears also makes him more sexy to the admirers. Prince Ademola’s wife is Olabisi Ashabi. She is a young and light skin lady.

She is very good looking, just like her husband.

The last and the most active of all of them is Prince Kazeem Gbadamosi Eletu Odibo. He  has done a lot to promote his father legacy. He is a big Philatropist and a kind hearted man. Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo is the Chairman of Prince Kazeem Royal Properties a Real Estate Firm that has done a lot of remarkable project in Osapa, London, Lekki.

Prince Kazeem has singlehandedly built all the roads leading to his estate. He has just completed another project, called White House. He has also just completed another road project in Osapa, that will be commissioned soon. All these are built with his personal money. Prince Kazeem’s only wife is Kate Eletu, who lives in Paris, France.

Prince Kazeem the youngest among his brothers. When City People interviewed him 3 months back, he said his late father was the Traditional Prime Minister to the Oba of Lagos. And they have been in Osapa close to 200 hundred years.

In 1977, the Gbadamosi Eletu family claimed to have acquired 254. 558 hectares of land within Osapa London area of Lekki from the Ojomu Chieftaincy family and entered into a deed of conveyance, dated August 23, 1977 with the Ojomu Chieftaincy family to document the purchase of the land and evidence the interest acquired by them.

In 1989, Lagos State Government compulsorily acquired a vast area of land, consisting of many villages and settlements in the Lekki axis, this vast area of land included the Eletuland. In 1989, the Ojomu Chieftaincy family and other land owning families through their accredited representatives filed Suit No. ID/18-83/89 at the Lagos State High Court, challenging the acquisition of their land by Lagos State Government. The claim of the Ojomu family covered the Eletuland, which had been acquired by Lagos State Government. Following the success of the land owning families at the High Court of Lagos, the Lagos State Government entered into negotiations with the Ojomu family and it was agreed that some of the acquired land would be excised by the Lagos State Government and ownership rights over the excised land vested in the Ojomu Chieftaincy family.

In 1993, the Gbadamosi Eletu family brought an action against the Lagos State Government in Suit No. M/779/93, Major Murtala Gbadamosi Eletu and Ors VSA.G of Lagos State and Ors relying on their Deed of Conveyance from the Ojomu Chieftaincy family. So, in 2013, the Eletu finally won at the Supreme Court after they had lost at High Court and Court of Appeal.

Since then, the Eletu family has been living in wealth. Most of these family members are all over the continents. About 5 women who are Gbadamosi Eletu live in the US. They all came home last week to celebrate the annual Osapa Day. Some of them are Wosilatu Eletu Odibo, Kuburat Eletu Odibo, Falilat Eletu Odibo, Sherifat Eletu Odibo, and Musilimot Eletu Odibo.

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The judge presiding over Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, John Tsoho, has returned the case file to Ibrahim Auta, chief justice of federal high court, for reassignment.

This was sequel to an application by the legal team of Kanu led by Chuks Muoma, claiming that the court was biased in its handling of the matter, The Cable reports.

“We are only asking the court to hands off; my client has lost confidence in this court,” he said.

He claimed that the court was acting in line with the suggestion of President Muhammadu Buhari that Kanu was not going to be released under any circumstance.

The counsel said that if they did not get the relief they sought, they would proceed to the International Court of Justice.

Muoma said any proceedings in the case, following the claim that a petition was written to the National Judicial Council (NJC) to protest against the court, would “stifle it”.

“I understand that there is a letter to NJC, though I haven’t seen it and the CJ has replied saying that the matter will be investigated,” he said.

“I would urge you that you transfer the matter; I would suggest that it be sent back to the CJ.”

Responding, the judge said: “I have no interest in trying your matter and I will return it to the CJ, but I will condemn the attitude of that counsel. I do not care if you take your case to another planet.”

He said that making a ruling on the said application was an attempt to “pre-empt” the outcome of the petition sent by Kanu’s lawyers to the CJ.

However, in a ruling, the judge who prevented the prosecuting counsel from speaking, said: “This case is hereby transferred to the CJ.”

This is the second time in nine months that a judge would be withdrawing from Kanu’s trial.

In December 2015, Kanu refused to take plea on a six-count charge of treason, importation of illegal good and possession of fire arms filed against him by the Department of State Services (DSS), saying he had it on good authority that Ahmed Mohammed, the trial judge, was biased.

“I will rather remain in detention than subject myself to a trial that I know amounts to perversion of justice,” he said.

“I will not have a fair trial in this very court because information available to me indicates that I will not receive fair trial before this very judge.”

The judge, who “found nothing wrong” with Kanu’s utterances, withdrew from the case, saying: “I am of the view that the first defendant has the right to object to be tried in any court. I do not see any wrong with the issues raised.

“Justice is all about confidence. Would the prosecution not raise similar objection if occasion had presented itself. Let it be clear that the defendant is not challenging the validity of the charges against him.”

Mohammed said section 396 of the administration criminal justice Act used to deflate the objection did not apply in the circumstance.

“It is on this premise that I remit the case file to the office of the chief judge for re-assignment,” he concluded.

Kanu’s travail with the secret police started in October 2015 when he was arrested shortly after he arrived the country from his base in the United Kingdom.

He was accused of criminal conspiracy, ownership of an unlawful society and attempting to split Nigeria, and he was held in DSS custody for months before the service arraigned him in court.

The Cable

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The Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana, has directed the immediate deployment of 20,000 personnel for the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 28, 2016

Information about the directive is contained in a statement issued by Assistant Commandant (AC) Emmanuel Okeh, Corps Public Relations Officer in Abuja on Monday, September 26, 2016

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Senate Committee on FCT, has ordered the slaughtering of Cows found in the city centre, after continuous movement of cows in the City Centre despite several warnings by the Federal Capital Territory authorities,

The directive was handed down to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Alhaji Mohammed Bello when he appeared before the Committee on Monday.

Committee Chairman, Senator Dino Melaye, in his address registered Senate’s disappointment at the manner Fulani herdsmen defy the order that they should not move their cows in the capital city, insisting that the Minister must carry out Senate’s position on that.

“Honourable Minister, Senate as an institution is not happy at how Fulani herdsmen continue to move their cows across the city centre, which we are aware you have given directive against that some time ago. ”

“From now, get knives and ask your men to slaughter cows found in the capital city or prosecute herdsmen seen with cows in the city centre with a fine of N50,000 per cow. This order must be carried out,” Dino said.

Dino further revealed that the Senate had received complaints that some residents of the territory were converting their apartments into hotels and brothels, a situation he said was distorting original master plan of the city.

He noted that some people were already undermining FCT authority under his watch which he said was unacceptable.

Meanwhile, the hearing of the FCT officials and Nigeria Military who appeared before Dino Melaye-led Committee over unconstitutional acquisition of 238 hectare of land situated at Maitama extension could not continue.

In response to the Committee’s demand that the said plot was being investigated based on petitions it received from the public that Nigeria Military had chased away FCDA contractors who were working on infrastructure earlier in the months, the minister pleaded that FCDA be allowed to discuss with those concerned, believing they would revert to the Senate.

Major General Pat Ake who appeared on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff corroborated that Nigeria Military was capable of resolving the impasse with FCDA, maintaining they were ready to comply with the outcome

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Following the statement credited to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu demanding the resignation of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, National Leader of the party has denied a media report that he “bombed” President Muhammadu Buhari.

Tinubu was quoted to have made some remarks about Buhari, including that the latter begged him to emerge president in 2015.

In a statement by the Tinubu Media Office yesterday, Tinubu stated that the story was concocted by political enemies.

The statement reads: “In the past 48 hours, we have noticed the churning out of falacious and outright malicious stories in the social media concerning Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

“We want to state that the stories are patently false and we urge unsuspecting Nigerians to ignore the lies being spread and the wicked stories about what Tinubu purportedly said or did.

“The stories being churned out are being done by some fifth columnists who seek to drive a wedge between these leaders.

“One of such stories is the one entitled ‘Tinubu Bombs Buhari,’ which is fit only for the trash can and a figment of the writer’s imagination.

“Asiwaju Tinubu remains a staunch APC stalwart and supporter of the APC government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu is preoccupied with assisting to find solutions to the present challenges now confronting us as a nation and nothing will distract him from doing this.”

Tinubu allegedly made the comments when he received a segment of APC chieftains from the South West who paid him a solidarity visit late on Monday.

He was quoted to have said: “I regret building APC and giving Buhari a platform to become president.

“We all knew he didn’t merit to be president, but you know how we politicians behave when we are desperate for electoral position; We beg.

“That was how President Buhari always and frequently came to my private house here in Ikoyi with his entourage which included that Nasiru and others.

“At a point, he was practically living in my house, under my roof. The room he was sleeping was just 6-7 steps from my own private room. I was building his confidence because he didn’t have it. He was even scared of Atiku and Rabiu.

“What I ate, he ate. My security was his security because he expressed fears about the security provided by the Jonathan government. He was afraid of Jonathan.

“Now they occupy Aso Rock and they think Asiwaju Tinubu is finished. He is using people I brought from obscurity against me. Now they say my mouth is smelling. They say I’m no longer relevant. The battle line is drawn, I will show them the meaning of Asiwaju.

“I know they have surrounded my house. They are there outside. You can’t see them but I know where they are. I see them, but I am not afraid of them. They know that.”

When asked “what next” by one of the loyalists, who said: “What do we do now?” Tinubu was quoted to have replied: “Don’t worry, just watch. Time will tell, I built this party and I can destroy it, but for now, I vow, PDP must win Ondo State.

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Report from electorates via twitter is describing the apprehension in Edo State as the gubernatorial election is ongoing. The two main political parties are presently accusing each other of electoral practice with practical evidences against each other.

While some twitter users are posting videos of bribery scandal against the APC faction, others are also posting exclusive photo evidence that the PDP are currently trying to cause commotion in the polling units.

See what the @APCNigeria is doing again. They are sharing money for the second round of voting at #EdoDecides pic.twitter.com/IShn5Y9diw

— Ondo State PDP (@PdpOndo) September 28, 2016

Just collected my 3k 4m APC agent afa votin @ word10 Egor & I voted PDP
Nt feelin guilty cuz it part of d tax dat I av ben payin #EdoDecides

— BEAUSTEVEN (@Beausteven_blog) September 28, 2016

#EdoDecides

Oshiomhole set to lose in Akoko-Edo. Owan East and West as voters are massively going for PDP.#IzeIyamuWillWin

— Ojosu August Dotun (@Augustdotun) September 28, 2016

I know Edo people should be left alone to decide who they want as governor; but if you ask me, I really want Ize Iyamu to win #EdoDecides.

— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) September 28, 2016

After giving you 5k and Akara..they collect 5billion$ in 4years..this is the real MMM #EdoDecides

— €ssay$uperboy Palmer (@essaypalmer) September 28, 2016

#EdoDecides: Female police officer arrested for collecting bribe https://t.co/TR5TIQJSNI

— TALK NG NEWS (@ibuzz_ng) September 28, 2016

Seems to be a lot of telepathically linked ladies in Etsako West LGA #EdoDecides pic.twitter.com/BYHwtSltdg

— Pete (@Texazzpete) September 28, 2016

Wow!…is this how low we have gone @GeorgeDogaraDan #EdoDecides pic.twitter.com/4azIK5efUU

— Boss Gerald (@BuKaSiNe) September 28, 2016

I received a report that the card reader in Opoji has been taken by PDP thugs – Adams Oshiomole #EDODECIDES
Comr… https://t.co/E5eW2mzfBD

— Otonye Darego (@Mr_Darego) September 28, 2016

#EdoDecides is what I'd like to call Reality Check!

— Kayode Ogundamisi (@ogundamisi) September 28, 2016

Goat already slaughtered by the APC in Ekaguare ward 021 oredo in anticipation of victory. @inecnigeria #EdoDecides

— CDD West Africa (@CDDWestAfrica) September 28, 2016

Same election. PDP accuses APC of rigging. APC says it's PDP doing the rigging. The rest of us just dey look. #EdoDecides

— Bariyu (@Bariyu) September 28, 2016

Vote counting at Oredo LGA ward 12 @inecnigeria #EdoDecides pic.twitter.com/xUryT9DcZL

— CDD West Africa (@CDDWestAfrica) September 28, 2016

Counting still ongoing #EdoDecides pic.twitter.com/5hv9sQJNpc

— Donsplash (@DS9ja) September 28, 2016

I have been informed that this is how Iza Iyamu is beating Obaseki in Edo, that is why APC agents and officials are running amok #EdoDecides pic.twitter.com/UTCiBinJd7

— ThankGod Ukachukwu (@tksilicon) September 28, 2016

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The House of Representatives has suspended former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Representative Abdulmumin Jibrin, for 180 sitting days.

The embattled lawmaker was suspended for allegedly breaching the practices and precedents of the House of Representatives.

According to the House, Representative Jibrin is also required to tender a formal written apology to the House, before his future resumption of duties.

He is also barred from positions of authority in the House till the end of the 8th assembly.

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#The battle between APC guber candidate Godwin Obaseki and PDP’s pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is not yet uhuru as results coming in shows that the winner can only be determined in the final collation.

The unofficial results as obtained by Daily Post so far revealed that the battle has neither been lost nor won by any of the two leading candidates.

Check the results below

Etsako west Ward 11, Unit 11 APC – 239 PDP – 54 INVALID – 470

Esan South East Ward 5, Unit 5 APC – 77 PDP – 130

Egor Ward 3, Unit 14 APC – 162 PDP – 143

Ikpoba Okha Ward 2, Unit 12 APC – 92 PDP – 85

Egor Ward 3, Unit 4 APC – 157 PDP – 91

Etsako West Ward 11, Unit 6 APC – 252 PDP – 117

Oredo Ward 12, Unit 21 APC – 103 PDP – 132

Oredo Ward 5, Unit 4 APC – 117 PDP – 78

Egor Ward 6, Unit 4 APC – 187 PDP – 86

Oredo Ward 3, Unit 19 APC – 106 PDP – 59

Oredo Ward 7, Unit 17 APC – 123 PDP – 149

Egor Ward 8, Unit 17 APC – 68 PDP – 52

Orhionwmon Ward 11, Unit 3 APC – 113 PDP – 192

Uhunmwode Ward 5, Unit 9 APC – 113 PDP – 234

Owan East Market Square Unit 8 APC – 80 PDP – 76 invalid – 168

Esan North East Ward 4, Unit 3 APC – 71 PDP – 252

Uhunmwode Ward 2, Unit 6 APC – 85 PDP – 133

Owan East Ward 5, Unit 15 APC – 157 PDP – 81

Owan West Ward 3, Unit 18 APC – 87 PDP – 118

Esan South East Ward 3 Unit 1 APC – 54 PDP – 87

Esan Central Ward 10, Unit 3 APC – 119 PDP – 76

Egor Ward 6, Unit 1 APC – 165 PDP – 105

Esan South East Ward 9, Unit 6 APC – 110 PDP – 169

Esan South East Ward 3, Unit 1 APC – 54 PDP – 87

Ikpoba Okha Ward 5, Unit 1 APC – 54 PDP – 46

Oredo Ward 8, Unit 30 APC – 77 PDP – 108

Esan North East Ward 5, Unit 1 APC – 94 PDP – 108

Oredo Ward 8 Unit 14 APC – 63 PDP – 114

Esan North East Ward 11, Unit 1 APC – 93 PDP – 128

Ikpoba Okha Ward 6, Unit 30 APC – 59 PDP – 83

Esan Central Ward 4, Unit 17 APC – 103 PDP – 55

Oredo Ward 7, Unit 16 APC – 121 PDP – 118

Oriedo Ward 1, Unit 13 APC – 135 PDP – 131

Oredo Ward 2, Unit 3 APC – 62 PDP – 72

Ewan Central Ward 10, Unit 7 APC – 75 PDP – 82

Owan West Ward 9, Unit 12 APC – 87 PDP – 122

Uhunmwode/02 PDP – 557 APC – 48 Invalid – 105

Egor 07/014 PDP – 125 APC – 116 Invalid – 21

Ikpoba Okha /35 PDP – 104 APC – 76 Invalid – 4

Oredo /12 PDP – 153 APC – 135

Ikpoba Okha Ward 3 , Unit 17 APC – 117 PDP – 17

Ovia North East Ward 12, Unit 11 APC – 19 PDP – 1935

Oredo 08/028 PDP – 85 APC – 90

Oredo 02/010 PDP – 132 APC – 106 Invalid – 20

Etsako Central 01/007 PDP – 60 APC – 41 Invalid – 8

Uhunmwode/001 PDP – 107 APC – 95 Invalid – 9

Orhionwon/007 PDP – 84 APC – 45 Invalid -27

Owan East Eke Primary School 007/011 PDP – 120 APC – 107 Invalid – 229

Etsako Central Ward 1, Unit 7 APC – 41 PDP – 60

Esan Central, Ward 3, Unit 7: APC 65 PDP 74

Ikpoba-Okha Unit 16: APC 60 PDP 77

Akoko Edo, Ward 5, Unit 5: APC 58 PDP 46

Etsako West, Ward 11, Unit: APC 147 PDP 23

Orhionmwon, Ward 1, Unit 12: APC 119 PDP 70

Ewan Central, Ward 3, Unit 6: APC 76 PDP 65

Ikpoba-Okha, Unit 26: APC 64 PDP 75

Oredo, Ward 8, Unit 1: APC 174 PDP 56

Oredo, Ward 5, Unit 22: APC 76 PDP 41

Oredo LGA, Ward 12, Unit 2: APC 59 PDP 33

Esan West LGA, Ward 6, Unit 9: APC 111 PDP 118

Owan East, Ward 10, Unit 11: APC 107 PDP 120

Orhionmwon, Ward 5, unit 7: APC 84 PDP 27

Oredo LGA, Ward 7, Unit 3: APC 134 PDP 101

Owan West, Ward 2, Unit 6: APC 55 PDP 66

Esan Central, Ward 3, Unit 7: APC 65 PDP 95

Orhionmwon LGA, Igbanke West, Unit 12: APC 64 PDP 71

Owan LGA, Ward 3, Unit 5: APC 68 PDP 30

Oredo LGA, Ward 4, Unit 13 APC 42 PDP 69

Owan West, Ward 2Unit 12 APC 63 PDP 55

Owan East Warrake, Unit 1: APC 186 PDP 35

EGOR LGA, Ward 3, Unit 19 APC-117, KOWA-6, PDP-422, SDP-13, UPP-1.

EGOR LGA, Ward 3,Unit 18 AA-23, APC-279, KOWA-17, PDP-288, SDP-21, UPP-0

EGOR Ward 3, Unit 17 AA-6 APC-67 KOWA-14 PDP-334 SDP-31 UPP-11

EGOR LGA, Ward 3,Unit 16 APC-179 KOWA-4 PDP-538 SDP-14 UPP-8.

Etsako Central, Ward 1, Unit 9: APC 42 PDP 42

Ovia North East, Ward 8, Unit 10: APC 57 PDP 50

Owan East Warrake, Ward 11, Unit 1: APC 186 PDP 34

Orhionmwon LGA, Ward 5, Unit 25: APC 101 PDP 46

Second Set of unofficial Results

Igueben Ward 1, Unit 2 APC – 106 PDP – 177

Uhunmwode Ward 5, Unit 7 APC – 55 PDP – 71

Etsako West Ward 12, Unit 3 APC – 136 PDP – 139

Etsako Central Ward 3, unit 7 APC – 79 PDP – 88

Ovia North East Ovah, Ohen-Osa Primary school APC – 210 PDP – 113

Uhunmwode Ward 8, Unit 1 APC – 211 PDP – 75

Esan North East Ward 3, Unit 10 APC – 30 PDP – 117

Ovia North East LGA, Ward 1, Unit 2 PDP 289 APC 224

Esan West Ward 9, Unit 9 APC – 170 PDP 190

Igueben Unit 3, ward 1 APC – 133 PDP – 80

Oredo Ward 3, Unit 13 APC – 137 PDP – 94

Owan East Ward 1, Unit 13 APC – 80 PDP – 159

Ward 10 Unit 3 Oredo APC – 120 PDP – 85

Oredo Ward 6, Unit 1 APC – 51 PDP – 52

Esan west Ward 6, Unit 7 APC – 84 PDP – 122 #EdoDisciples

Ikpoba Okha Ward 5, Unit 5 APC – 141 PDP – 89

Esan west Ward 10, Unit 4 APC – 220 PDP – 66

Uhunmwode Ward 9, Unit 9 APC – 76 PDP – 34

Unit 7 Esan West APC – 156 PDP – 136

Ward 1, Unit 2 APC – 74 PDP – 110

Ward 6 unit 6 Esan Central PDP 113 APC 107

Esan Central Ward 3, Unit 3 APC – 130 PDP – 133

Akoko Edo Unit 4 APC – 357 PDP – 97

Egor Ward 4, Unit 2 APC – 296 PDP – 70

Esan West Ward 1, Unit 1 APC – 105 PDP – 177

Esan South East Ward 9, Unit 4 APC – 95 PDP – 133

Ovia South West Ward 1, Unit 1 APC – 175 PDP – 146

Ikpoba Okha Ward 6, Unit 6 APC – 107 PDP – 113

Igueben Ward 5, Unit 1 APC – 77 PDP – 129

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has described King Sunny Ade as a living legend worth celebrating.

Ogunwusi made the remarks at a public lecture to mark King Sunny Ade’s 70th birthday at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

The theme of the lecture was: “Nigeria music Industry; the falling standards.”

The Ooni said that King Sunny Ade’s experience in the Nigerian music industry was worth emulating by upcoming artists.

Ogunwusi said: “We are all here today to celebrate another leader in the music industry; I personally took it upon myself to be part of this event when the organiser came to me.”

His royal majesty lamented that Nigerians were yet to imbibe the spirit of celebrating Nigerians who had distinguished themselves in various disciplines in the country.

Ogunwusi also decried the inability of experienced hands in the industry to mentor the younger ones.

The monarch lamented: “It is sad that mentoring school is no longer in this country.

“There is a sharp disconnect between the older ones and the youth, and this is getting wider by the day; when last did the youth get in contact with their legend.”

Ogunwusi urged King Sunny Ade and other stakeholders in the music industry to mentor upcoming musicians’ as well as the youth for a better tomorrow.

In his remarks, King Sunny Ade said he was happy to be alive to celebrate his 70th birthday.

Sunny Ade, who said that he was lucky to clock 70 years, noted that he was happy to be honoured by Oba Ogunwusi.

Sunny Ade said: “The late Ooni Okunade Sijuwade made me to be closer to him while alive, and now the new Ooni Adeyeye Ogunisi is moving closer to me.

“I think I am one of the luckiest to be close to the royalty.”

The legend also commended the Ooni’s efforts in reuniting Yoruba monarchs.

Sunny Ade, who celebrated his 70th birthday on September 22, was born in 1946 in Osogbo.

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 3, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary.

The announcement was made via a statement released by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido on Thursday, September 29.

The statement reads:

“The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen (rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, while making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates Nigerians at home and abroad on the commemoration of this year’s independence anniversary and assures them that Government is working assiduously to put in place various palliative measures to cushion the effects of the current economic challenges.”

“The Minister enjoins all Nigerians to continue to support President Muhammadu Buhari in his avowed determination to build a strong, virile and united country in line with the dream of the country’s founding fathers.”

Nigeria’s Independence Day is actually on Saturday, October 1, but the holiday will be observed on Monday because the original date falls on a work-free day.

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Former education minister, Oby Ezekwesili has said that the change promised by the Muhammadu Buhari administration must first be exhibited by the government itself.

Ezekwesili made the comment in reference to the government’s recently launched “Change Begins With Me” campaign.

Read her article titled, “Before We Sell Public Assets”, below:

As if the current unclear economic policy context was not disconcerting enough, the sudden emergence of a raging debate on the sale of public assets has escalated one’s fears that easier things seem to appear more attractive to the government. Yet, in public policy, it is wise to be wary of the easiest options.

As a pro market economy advocate, I inherently support any programme of government that will help roll back the public sector from the economy because economic evidence shows this to be almost always correct. However, lacking the sound economic management and policy context as yet, I am presently opposed to what sounds like a proposal for “distress option” sale of public stakes, especially in NNPC and NLNG.

But the government can proceed urgently through the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) to sell off those cesspools of corruption in our petroleum sector otherwise known as refineries. Their sale would in fact amount to fiscal savings beyond the proceeds and should therefore be supported by all.

I am opposed to the sale of any productive assets like the NLNG because there seems to be no clear economic vision and rigorous analytics to serve as the anchor for such a major policy thrust. We need well deliberated policies from our government including the plans for revitalization of the programme of privatization being run by BPE to properly situate public debate of economic structural change agenda.

After all, even in our country, there is now proof that the economy can relatively respond to deliberate, well thought and rigorous analysis of context and sound policy options in resolving growth and development problems.

The evidence that backs this is that it was a modest range of such sound economic policies that helped deliver an average of 5-6 percent growth of our economy on a sustained basis over a long period of nearly a decade and half. It was only recently at the end of 2015 that growth dropped to below 3 percent.

True, the relatively impressive economic growth rate did not resolve the major challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality. That 61 percent of our population is poor, according to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (2011 Household Survey) is indicative of how growth and poverty reduction can often times disconnect. Also, according to NBS, unemployment rate stood at 10.5 percent at end of 2015 and grew to 13.3 percent by the second quarter of 2016, revealing that the economy is severely failing to absorb new entrants into the labor market — especially the 2-2.5 million youths that seek to do so annually.

With a high income inequality rate of .4 Gini-coefficient instead of a score closer to a perfect zero, the gap between our top income earners and the majority bottom poor earners is one of the highest in the world and is the reason why Nigeria stands at number 26 out of 190 countries. So, yes again, there are very deep challenges that growth did not yet resolve for Nigerians since the early 2000s when it became normal in the economy.

However, we can objectively admit that if we had not grown steadily at those higher rates from 2003 – 2014, the economy would not have expanded as significantly as it did in the sixteen years of our 1999 cycle of democracy. The expansion of our GDP offered more diverse opportunities in sectors like telecommunication, agriculture and agri-business, entertainment and services.

In real human terms, a growing economy provided more and newer opportunities for citizens than was the case during the lost decades of the 80s and 90s known mostly for no, low or negative growth. The concept of economic growth must therefore not be derided nor dismissed as some usually do.

The fundamental anchor for Nigeria’s long period of economic growth was, when starting since 2003, policy makers managed to achieve macroeconomic stability through an effective mix of monetary, fiscal and some measure of structural policies.

Whereas not many citizens would normally concern themselves with the rather arcane concepts that engage the minds of economic and finance technocrats; yet, growth policies are fundamental to economic progress of individuals, households, governments and businesses. This is becoming obvious to Nigerians in the last twelve months as more citizens now better see the relationship between growth and the fact that some who once had a job no longer have one.

What then was the genesis of the loss of economic growth? It came from the fact that we learned nothing from previous mistakes in the manner of poor governance of resources, especially oil earnings. Nigeria was once again extravagant during the most recent five years of oil boom.

That this happened even after the country turned the corner in 2003 when it set up oil-based fiscal rules on how best to save in plenty in order to prepare for the lean period, is all the more disappointing.

Regrettably, in the period between 2010 and 2014 when oil prices were exceptionally high and several other oil-rich countries were accumulating reserves, Nigeria was acting out an alternate reality. We were incongruously borrowing during plenty to expand the consumption habits of all the levels and arms of government.

The parlous state of the Nigerian economy on 29th May, 2015 should therefore have instructed an incisive and urgent macroeconomic stabilization programme to realign price levels in the economy. If a menu of sound monetary and fiscal policies that the economy needed on May 29, 2015 had been provided, it would have sent the right signal to players that there was no cause for alarm.

Had the government made quick and necessary adjustments that corresponded close enough to the level of impact that a 40 percent sharp drop in government oil revenue necessitated, the story would most likely be less negative today.

There is a new level that our post 2014 oil-shocked economy must find for stability in order to stop tottering reason and so we do need a string of policy responses that can enable this happen quickly.

Such responses would have helped the economy absorb the shock, reassured investors and consumers, and thereby helped reasonably retain investor confidence. But that did not happen. The attendant fiscal pressure and the delayed right policy response were severe enough that by the end of 2015, economic growth sharply declined to 2.7 percent.

It was a major mistake that the economy did not get the timely and right type of policies that could have helped us avoid the calamitous collapse into negative growth in the last two quarters of 2015 that finally led us into a recession.

The signals of statist economic policy preferences did in fact worsen matters and set off the wave of uncertainty that dented investor confidence in the economy. So, it is accurate to conclude that both the preceding and the successor governments conspired by their actions and inactions to throw the Nigerian economy into the deep rut from which it must be rescued to avoid social implosion.

The record of the government for timely and right action on the economy is however so far not encouraging. For almost one year, the government delayed right action on the fuel subsidy regime despite its aggravating impact on fiscal imbalance.

Over the same period it delayed the right action on exchange rate policy despite its deleterious impact on foreign reserves, the value of the Naira and the rate of inflation. The government finally retraced its steps on the wrong petroleum subsidy regime and fixed exchange rate policies some five and four months ago respectively.

But the design and implementation of those policy changes were half hearted and therefore remain doubtful in their fiscal and monetary impact. The reluctance to fully embrace tested and sound policy options was what minimized the salubrious impact that the two highlighted key policy changes would ordinarily have had on stabilizing the economy.

With inflation- nay, stagflation- now at high double digits of 18% , with the decline of foreign reserve from $37.3 billion at end of 2014 to $25billion in September 2016, with an “administrative-floating ” exchange rate regime that still creates enormous opportunities for corruption and rent seeking arbitrage, with a high interest rate that poses a stress for the financial sector because of deteriorating bank asset quality as well as for limited access to credit by the real sector, with a continuously declining aggregate demand, with a shrinking gross domestic product, with 2016 budget deficit level of $11billion that still has unclear sources of financing; what more do we need before citizens stepped up a demand for the government to retrace its steps from its string of unsound economic policies?

All the sobering data are indicators of hugely deteriorating macroeconomic indices. The more such indices deteriorate, the harder it is for growth to resume. The macroeconomic stability that poor choice of economic policy helped to unravel within one year had itself taken many years of arduous work to achieve.

When therefore one hears the rather simplification of the economic recovery antidote being espoused by the government as “we shall spend our way out of recession”, it heightens anxiety. When one further hears that the sale of assets- especially some productive ones – is being proposed as key contribution to the Budget 2016 deficit financing options of the government, the immediacy of opposing such intention becomes self-evident.

For Nigeria therefore, the most critical challenge that needs resolving is how to convince the federal government to urgently retrace its steps back to what it failed to do since 29th May, 2015. First, it failed to launch a deep fiscal consolidation program. Second, monetary policies failed to adjust to reflect new realities.

Third, the government failed to present the most ambitious structural reforms ever that can materially improve the productivity and competitiveness of all potential existing and new sources of economic growth.

The third action could achieve the four decade-long diversification goal and help build a resilient economy that is insulated from the volatility of oil prices in the future. These three broad actions were and still remain the key things mandatory for the economy to regain the lost macroeconomic stability that will drive growth recovery, move us to economic development and shared prosperity.

It is good economics to stimulate economy through increased government spending in a time of recession. So, there is a place for the stimulus spending proposed by the government. However, the economic vision that will arrest the macro imbalance in the short run must be deeper than the proposed plan to “spend, spend and spend”.

After all, if massive government spending were to be the solution that can fix our economic failures, then they should never have happened in the first place based on our public expenditure record. Government spending has been the albatross of our economy. The current administration has not communicated any persuasive basis for assuming that it’s proposed spending will achieve a different set of outcomes without being anchored first on sound economic policies.

The current language of “massive spending” is therefore very unnerving because it is not accompanied with a corresponding agenda for massive restructure of the behemoth and the governance system that easily widens its mouth to gulp the largest scale of public resources.

By the way, whatever happened to the report of the Presidential Committee on the Rationalisation and Restructuring of Federal Government Parastatals, Commissions and Agencies which found that the cost of governance in Nigeria is one of the highest in the world? Did the report not recommend the scrapping of 102 statutory agencies on which we continue to spend scarce resources? Where is the fierce urgency required to implement this game changing report that can help roll back one of the most unproductively expensive governance architecture in the world?

I have a simple message: The Federal government should do the right first things, first. Change should begin with those who promised Change!

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APC Candidate Obaseki Wins Edo Governorship Election ( 319,483), PDP (253,173) Rejects Result Says “What INEC is announcing is clearly different from what we got from our agents and independent observers in the 192 wards and over 2,000 units across the state”. Read More Below…

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Godwin Obaseki has won the Edo State governorship election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday.

INEC has announced results from 18 local government areas of the State.

The APC candidate has total of 319, 483 votes while his closest challenger, Osagie Ise-Iyamu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) polled 253,173 votes.

However, PDP has rejected the result.

The party rejected the results in a press conference addressed by its Chairman in the state, Mr Dan Orbih, on Thursday in Benin.

The chairman said “If you go by the results that were announced at the polling units and wards across the state, it shows that PDP would have won by over 30,000 votes.

“What INEC is announcing is clearly different from what we got from our agents and independent observers in the 192 wards and over 2,000 units across the state. -PDP

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National Assembly staff today sealed off Senator Abdulmumin Jibrin’s office following his suspension. The House of Representatives on Wednesday had suspended Jibrin, a lawmaker from Kano at the centre of the unfolding budget padding scandal, for 180 legislative days.

The House seats three days in a week and this consequently means that Mr. Jibrin’s suspension would last more than a year.

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President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja congratulated the government and people of Edo State on the successful conclusion of the gubernatorial election, and the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki at the polls.

In a telephone call to Governor Adams Oshomole, President Buhari commended the well-articulated campaign programme of the APC in the state, the doggedness of the governor, governor-elect and party members in going round the state to reach the people with records of good governance over the years and a promise of continuity.

According to the President, the outcome of the election clearly reflected the mood of the people to sustain the pedigree of responsiveness, forthrightness and diligence that Governor Oshomole brought into the service of his people.

‘‘The victory is good for democracy, for Nigeria and the people of Edo State,’’ he said.

President Buhari said the victory was well-deserved as the campaign train, which he joined, worked hard to sell its people-centered manifesto.

The President also applauded the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies, corps members and electorate in ensuring a peaceful election.

INEC had announced that Obaseki won the majority of the votes cast, with a total of 319,483 votes, and he was closely followed by Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the PDP, who polled 253,173 votes.

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