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(Exclusive)72 hours to inauguration, Fayose bars siblings from ceremony!

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Barely 72 hours to his inauguration, the Governor-elect of Ekiti State, Peter Ayodele Fayose has ordered his security to stop any of his siblings from attending the ceremony. A source hinted that the Governor-elect secretly passed this to the head of his security who hinted all other security personnels through a memo sent around this morning.Fayose was claimed to have done this to widen the gap between him and his family members who he had been at war with for sometime.

It was revealed that the Governor-elect who was alleged to have slapped and beaten a Judge some weeks ago has put down the names of those who have wronged him in the past that he wants to distant himself from, thus adding his siblings to the long list of his common enemies.

It was also gathered that he had wanted to strike out his mother’s name from the guest-list but he was prevailed upon by some close friends who considered the interpretation his actions could bring.

The inauguration ball which sources claimed had cost the Governor’s friends about 100 million naira to plan will have the King of beats, Sunny Ade thrilling the dignitaries that will grace the occasion.

The trouble with the Governor and his siblings dated back some years ago when he was serving his first term and had a rough time fighting with his siblings on allegations that bordered on neglect, wife snatching and high handedness.
Fayose was said to have thought that the fight he had with his siblings put him in a dark spot that later marred his political career and denied him a second term when he was impeached by the State’s lawmakers for financial malpractices and project inflation.

He was said to have reasoned that all he need in his new administration is to steer clear of his family and focus on his government.

The biggest of the sins he counted against his siblings was learnt to be the death of his sister, Bimpe Shorinolu which he was said to be allegedly culpable for her death because he refused to come to her aid in time.
It was alleged that the politician did not pick Bimpe’s call or respond to her text messages throughout her stay in the hospital before they were reconciled and she later succumbed to cancer.

Fayose was said to have taken the allegation seriously and had been evading her siblings since then.
His siblings were said to have attempted to reach him after the election when they hosted a Victory party for him in Lagos and London, an event he was conspicously absent from and which spread the tale of a discord between them.
His siblings were said not to be the only people the Governor is fighting, his black list includes his former Personal Assistant, Goke Olatunji, his former Deputy, Abiodun Olujinmi, his best friend, Gbenga James and others who he labelled amongst those that worked against him during his travails with the EFCC in a 900 million naira poultry project sham.
Paper Mache spoke with one of Governor Fayose’s brothers, Isaac on the phone and he is quoted as saying ‘oh! Its always funny when I hear this, there’s no fight between us. He is my egbon, my blood brother, why would the family be fighting him?’.
When asked if he would be attending the inauguration ceremony Isaac replied ‘I am in Dubai presently for an award event for my tv station, Alibi and its likely I come for the swearing-in if I arrive Nigeria before Thursday’.

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The Story Of Ibadan High Chiefs Who Died Two Months, Two Weeks Before They Could Become King

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-Tunde Ayanda

 

With the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun some days ago, the ‘irukere’, (the horsetail, symbol of authority of Yoruba Obas) has pointed to where it’s going.

 

Without any consultation or appointment, the whole of Ibadanland understand it’s now the turn of High Chief Owolabi Olakulehin.

 

Such is the uniqueness of the Obaship tradition of Ibadan. It is the only kingdom in the world where every true son of Ibadan is a potential king. You don’t have to be a prince, all you need is a selection from your family house as a Mogaji (representative).

 

While the Obaship system and ascension to the coveted throne of Olubadan is unique and predictable, getting to the top of the ladder means a gift of long life for the highest ranking chiefs of the ancient Yorùbá capital city of Oyo State.

Becoming Olubadan is on rotational basis between the two lines of ascension to the throne headed by Ọtun Olubadan (Civil line) and Balogun (Military line). But in recent years, over a decade, there have been two high chiefs and of course, next-in-lines to the throne who never get to the top.

 

 

High Chief S.A. Omiyale (Balogun of Ibadan)

High Chief Sulaimon Adegboyega Omiyale was the Balogun of Ibadan land and next-in-line to Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, the 40th Olubadan who reigned from 11th of August, 2007 to 19th of January, 2016 and died at the age of 101 years.

With Oba Odulana, who succeeded Oba Yinusa Ogundipe Arapasowu 1, as next-in-line from the Civil line, it was supposed to be the turn of High Chief Omiyale, had it been he lived to succeed the aged monarch.

But the Balogun of Ibadan land died on Saturday, 7th November, 2015 at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, at the age of 91.

Two months after his death, the reigning Olubadan, Oba Odulana died on 19th January, 2016.

High Chief Omowale Kuye (Ọtun Olubadan)

High Chief Omowale Kuye was the Ọtun Olubadan, traditional head of the Civil line. With Omiyale’s death, Kuye was a step closer to becoming Olubadan, but he also didn’t live to succeed the monarch.

Kuye, who was a former Director General, Special Duties and later Budget in the Office of the President of Nigeria — under both Alhaji Shehu Shagari and General Olusegun Obasanjo — died on 20th November, 2015; barely two weeks after the demise of Balogun of Ibadan land.

Because of the earlier death of Balogun Omiyale whose line was supposed to produce the next monarch after the reigning Olubadan, High Chief Kuye would’ve become the next Olubadan being the highest ranking of the Olubadan-in-Council, but he also passed on before Oba Odulana.

Additionally, the demise of both Balogun Omiyale and Ọtun Olubadan Kuye, paved the way for the then Otun Balogun, Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, who eventually succeeded Oba Odulana as the 41st Olubadan in 2016. He was also succeeded in 2022 by the recently deceased 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II.

 

Additional report from Tribuneonline

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Tinubu, Daniel, Zulum Top 40 Most Influential Nigerians List

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Professor Babagana Zulum, and Lt.General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) have been named among the 40 influential people in Nigeria in a new book written by journalist and PR consultant, Bode Odeseye.

The 40 Most Influential People in Nigeria listed other eminent Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in different areas of endeavors and have enormous influence in different spheres including politics/governance, democratic ideals/activism, economic, infrastructural and social development, banking and finance, commerce and industry, telecommunications/technology, education, philanthropy, legislative enactment and international relations.

According to the author, a series of assiduous research conducted revealed that these eminent personalities have carved a niche for themselves by breaking boundaries and adding immeasurable values in various areas of endeavors, through milestone achievements and impact on mankind.

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Amidst Controversy, Ibrahim Dende To Celebrate 54th Birthday

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Ibrahim Egungbohun popularly known as ‘IBD Dende’  is 54 today Sunday, March 3, 2024.

 

The celebration comes amid intense scrutiny about the source of  wealth of the socialite whose 50th birthday celebration in March 2020 remains the talk of the town.

 

Dende is presently fighting to save himself from what he termed ‘malicious attack against my personalty’ after an expose from investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo who shed light into his claim to fame, linking it with smuggling and arms dealing.

Soyombo’s reports have magnified quiet talks about Ibrahim Dende to the status of national consciousness.

 

The reports play up assertions that Dende is a legend of the behind-the-scene importation business (smuggling) with top-level collaborators in government quarters.

“The talks were there about Dende but his massive giving dwarfed them” according to those in the know.

Formerly known as a carpenter in Ebute-Igbooro – Yewa North Local Government, Ogun state – Dende hit wealth after he left the trade to embrace the “Freight Forwarding Business” according to those defending accusations of smuggling against him

Married to Lara – an indigene of Ondo state and businesswoman – Dende’s chieftaincy title of the Oluomo of Yewa land ( his wife is the Yeye Oluomo) speaks volumes of how much influence he wields in his base.

Usually celebrated lavishly, even in absentia, those who should know say there are talks about downplaying his birthday celebration this year – to avoid amplifying the allegations raised by Soyombo with a seemingly “I don’t care attitude”.

His friends and fans have, however, started showering him with birthday wishes in a strong show of solidarity.

Away from allegations against him, Dende is officially a licensed clearing and forwarding agent and Chairman of IBD Impex Limited.

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