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ADEROGBA TAOFIK, mni, CONGRATULATES THE OLUBADAN OF IBADAN-DESIGNATE: OBA RASHEED ADEWOLU LADOJA

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The Ibadan born unionist, the immediate past Deputy National President of the Food/Beverage union in Nigeria and the current Asst Social Secretary of Omo Aj’orosun club of Ibadanland - Hon Aderogba Adebayo Taofik, mni, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Oba Rashidi Ladoja on his ascension to throne of his forefathers as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. In his heartfelt statement, Aderogba acknowledged the significance of the ascension and commended the Ibadaland traditional institution for upholding established procedures in its recognition of deserving individuals. Your elevation to the revered throne is not only a personal achievement but a testament to your tenacity, focus, and perseverance as a pragmatic leader.  Your sojourn in the private sector as a key player and incursion into the Nigeria political landscape are marked with remarkable success. You are a source of joy, pride, and inspiration to us in Ibadanland, Oyo State, and Nigeria at large. ...

ADEROGBA TAOFIK, mni, CONGRATULATES THE OLUBADAN OF IBADAN-DESIGNATE: OBA RASHEED ADEWOLU LADOJA

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The Ibadan born unionist, the immediate past Deputy National President of the Food/Beverage union in Nigeria and the current Asst Social Secretary of Omo Aj’orosun club of Ibadanland - Hon Aderogba Adebayo Taofik, mni, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Oba Rashidi Ladoja on his ascension to throne of his forefathers as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. In his heartfelt statement, Aderogba acknowledged the significance of the ascension and commended the Ibadaland traditional institution for upholding established procedures in its recognition of deserving individuals. Your elevation to the revered throne is not only a personal achievement but a testament to your tenacity, focus, and perseverance as a pragmatic leader.  Your sojourn in the private sector as a key player and incursion into the Nigeria political landscape are marked with remarkable success. You are a source of joy, pride, and inspiration to us in Ibadanland, Oyo State, and Nigeria...

ADAMU CIROMA: STUDIED HISTORY ; APPOINTED CBN GOVERNOR, LATER FINANCE MINISTER

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Was it fate? Was it competence? Whatever it was, Adamu Ciroma, a Historian, was the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from September 24, 1975 till June 28, 1977. Here's the story according TheCable: In 1975, the military government of Murtala Muhammed appointed Ciroma as the CBN governor. Kole Omotosho, in his book, Just Before Dawn, wrote that Ciroma, who was managing director of New Nigerian, was to be appointed the managing director of Daily Times, while Aliko Mohammed, an accountant, was to be made CBN governor. Omotosho said at the swearing-in, Murtala Muhammed mistakenly gave Ciroma the papers assigning him the governorship of CBN and Mohammed the papers as MD of Daily Times. After the ceremony, the story goes, the attention of the head of state was drawn to the error, but he said “a general does not change his mind” and that the duo should go and learn on the job. Ciroma’s account was completely different. In an interview with Daily Trust in April 2016, Cir...

IBADAN NORTH BYE-ELECTION: ADEROGBA TAOFIK CONGRATULATES ADEWALE OLATUNJI “MURPHY” ON HIS EMERGENCE AS APC FLAG BEARER*

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In a show of sportsmanship, one that is uncommon in the history of Nigerian political contests, one of the leading aspirants in Ibadan North bye-election Federal constituency - Hon Aderogba Adebayo Taofik, mni has send his goodwill wish message to Hon Adewale Haasatrup Olatunji popularly know as ‘Murphy’ on his emergence as the candidate of our great party – APC in the forthcoming bye election in Ibadan North.  Hon Murphy is an household name in Oyo state and Nigerian politics, he has been around for decades; he is well experienced such that he has the quality to reclaim the Ibadan North HoR seat for APC with our collective support.  Aderogba reiterated the fact that there is no perfect system; all the aspirants that came out to declared their intent to run for the vacant seat are all eminently qualified, 'we have invested our time, resources and energy into the contest but there is only one seat to be filled'.  The intra party campaign in the last one year a...

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...