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OBA ADETONA'S DEATH: SENATOR ALLI MOURNS, HAILS MONUMENTAL LEGACY

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Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who died at the age of 91. This is contained in a statement signed by his Media office and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan.. Senator Alli, the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, described the revered traditional ruler as a symbol of royal excellence, integrity and patriotism. The lawmaker commended late Oba Adetona's 65‑year reign, praising his peaceful stewardship, cultural preservation as well as development efforts that bridged generations across South‑West Nigeria and enhanced national cohesion. He said that the late Oba Adetona's reign brought immense progress to Ijebuland,  strengthening traditional leadership across the South-West region and beyond. The lawmaker said that Oba Adetona’s over six decades on the throne reflected uncommon wisdom, selflessness, strong voice for justice, fairness, and democracy in Nigeria’s e...

THE HISTORY OF NIGERIA SOCIETY FROM COLONIAL TO POST COLONIAL

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In Memory of Gen Muhammad Buhari GCFR, I reposted this my summary. The book ended when Buhari took over from Shagari on 31 12 1983. JUST BEFORE DAWN BY Prof KOLE OMOTOSO PUBLISHED IN 1988 summarized by Davidson Ayoade Ojeniyi, FCA 13 07 2025 1. The book summarized Nigeria in the 1st 100 years up to  31 December,  1983. 2. The book  started with the ruling of Murtala Mohammed,  who appeared to be in a hurry using the  words like: With  Immediate Effect, Promptly,  With Dispatch,  Without  Delay,  In Double Quick Time etc. Murtala  was assassinated  by Dimka on 13 02 1976.  Dimka  was arrested  at a checkpoint  in  Afikpo,  Abakaliki Road trying to  escape to Cameroun. 39 Coup plotters  were executed.  Obasanjo,  popularly  called  Uncle Sege  succeeded  Murtala.  3. Zik,  Ahmadu Bello and Awo  short history  told. The formation ...

ONE YEAR REMEMBRANCE; ADEROGBA TAOFIK, mni, EXTOLS DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS OF LATE AKINREMI JAGABAN

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A leading house of representative aspirant under the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ibadan North Federal Constituency Hon. Aderogba Taofik, mni, has issued a press statement to remember the one year  passage of Hon. Olaide Musliu Akinremi. The statement read; "With sober reflection, we remember our man, The late Hon. Olaide Musliu Akinremi aka Jaganba the two term federal honourable member of the House of representatives who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency at the  Green Chamber from 2019 until his sudden but painful exit on this day in the year 2024. While we can't question Almighty God, we take pride in the remarkable and memorable developmental projects witnessed across Ibadan North Federal Constituency via effective representation of Hon. Akinremi". The press statement released by Hon. Comrade Aderogba Taofik 's Media Office, further read; "Aderogba concluded that we wish the children, wife,  immediate and political family a stron...

ONE YEAR REMEMBRANCE: ADEROGBA TAOFIK, mni, EXTOLS DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS OF THE LATE AKINREMI JAGABAN

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A leading house of representative aspirant under the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ibadan North Federal Constituency Hon. Aderogba Taofik, mni, has issued a press statement to remember the one year  passage of Hon. Olaide Musliu Akinremi. The statement read; "With sober reflection, we remember our man, The late Hon. Olaide Musliu Akinremi aka Jaganba the two term federal honourable member of the House of representatives who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency at the  Green Chamber from 2019 until his sudden but painful exit on this day in the year 2024. While we can't question Almighty God, we take pride in the remarkable and memorable developmental projects witnessed across Ibadan North Federal Constituency via effective representation of Hon. Akinremi". The press statement released by Hon. Comrade Aderogba Taofik 's Media Office, further read; "Aderogba concluded that we wish the children, wife,  immediate and political fa...

ADELEKE FAMILY: SENATOR RAJI AYOOLA ADELEKE WAS A CORE PROGRESSIVE AND A DIE HARD AWORIST.

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The Adelekes of Ede Acknowledged Distinguished  Their father, Senator Raji Ayoola Adeleke was a die hard Awoist. In fact he was a top UPN Chieftain in the Second Republic and the Senator representing most of the Osun division. Osun was then under the  Old Oyo State. So the family is naturally Progressives. They have no business with the PDP.  Pa  Raji Adeleke was a Muslim leader in Ede.  Ede is predominantly a Muslim town. But he married an Igbo Christian and nobody in Ede said pim.  That's Yoruba for you.   His wife  was Nnenna Esther  Adeleke and she  was from  the Core East  and she founded  Cherubim and Seraphim in Ede and environs. See the Yorubaland religious tolerance.  Only one of his sons, Senator Isiaka Adetunji  Adeleke (Serubawon = make them panic)  followed Baba into Islam. All other children and grandchildren are Christians thus following the mother Nnenna.  ...

A TRUE SON OF OYO WHO HAS DELIVERED: A RESPONSE TO THE CRITICS OF CHIEF ADEBAYO ADELABU

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As an indigene of Oyo State who has followed the political and professional journey of Chief Adebayo Adelabu closely, I feel compelled to respond to the recent article that attempted to discredit his contributions and question his ambition to serve our dear state as the Executive Governor of Oyo State come 2027. I know that Chief Bayo Adelabu gives no room for distraction and as a result-oriented technocrat-cum-politician, he does not give his attention to naysayers. However, it is deserving to respond to this campaign of calumny before unchecked and unrebutted lies becomes apparent facts. It is not far-fetched that the fallacy ridden opinion of the writer is the work of his political enemies who are already jittery and afraid by his widely accepted consultation which he commenced some days ago towards his 2027 Oyo State Governorship ambition. This is nothing but a testament to the fact that he is the best candidate which the best of them can not compete with in a level pla...

OLUBADAN: ADEROGBA COMMISERATES WITH OLUBADAN AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF IBADANLAND

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I,  Comrade  Aderogba Taofik, mni wish to  express my deepest sympathy to the family of His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin and to the good people of Ibadan land, both at home and abroad, during this moment of profound loss. The Olubadan was not only a custodian of tradition and culture but a symbol of unity, dignity and wisdom for his people.  We stand with you in grief and in prayer, and we join you in celebrating a life that will  forever be remembered for good because of his peaceful reign that witnessed development across Ibadanland. Hon. Aderogba Taofik mni, APC Ibadan North Bye-election Leading Aspirant.