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  • Festival: Oba orders closure of markets, shops in Akure

    Festival: Oba orders closure of markets, shops in Akure

    The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has ordered the closure of markets and shops in Akure on Thursday, in observance of an age-long Aheregbe festival.

    This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Mr Adeyeye Michael, the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure.

    “There will be no opening of markets, stalls, trading or opening of shops under any guise during the festival.

    “Residents, market women and shop owners are kindly enjoined to comply with this directive and ensure strict observance of the rules,

    “It is imperative to clarify that ONLY Pharmacy shops and Patent Medicine Stores will be allowed to open during the festival,” the statement read.

    It noted that the festival would not in any way restrict both human and vehicular movement.

  • ‘Tinubu can fix Nigeria’s problems’ -Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo

    ‘Tinubu can fix Nigeria’s problems’ -Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo

    The national leader of All Progressive Congress (APC) and presidential aspirant Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hinted that he helped Rauf Aregbesola, Kayode Fayemi , Olusegun Mimiko to become governors of their respective state. Tinubu made this declaration when he paid courtesy visit to three prominent traditional rulers in Ondo state.

    Speaking at the Palace of the Deji of Akure, when he paid a courtesy visit, he disclosed how he was able to reclaim the mandate for Governor Mimiko through the court of law. He added that he has helped many people politically and now is his turn to be helped.

    “We helped Buhari sack them (PDP). We supported him to complete his eight-year term and I have told him I want to succeed him. He said I should go ahead, that is why I came to seek the support of the traditional rulers.”

    In his submission, Tinubu promised to fix Nigeria if elected, saying that will be his greatest priority.

    “Lagos State was the worst state in Africa when I became governor, we generate meagre revenue then but we did our best. Look at Lagos now, it generates over N40 billion in revenue.

    “Division is one of the problems in Nigeria too but there is no division in Lagos because any tribe or religion is welcomed as they can contest and win elections. That is why Lagos is thriving.

    “Nigeria has the potential to compete with Russia in oil and gas exploration. If we harness our resources properly and if there is stable electricity, Nigeria will also compete with other nations in manufacturing.

    “I am here to seek the blessing of our royal fathers for my presidential ambition because I know where the problems are and if given the opportunity in 2023, Nigeria will be ranked among the best nations in the world. I am imploring all eligible voters to get their Permanent Voters Card revalidated for them to exercise their civic responsibilities,” He said

    Deji of Akure Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, eulogized Tinubu, saying that he has the magic wand to fix the country’s Problems.

     

  • Deji of Akure replaces Eze Ndigbo title with Onyedu Ndigbo

    Deji of Akure replaces Eze Ndigbo title with Onyedu Ndigbo

     

    …gives one month ultimatum for acceptance of the new titile

    The Deji and the paramount ruler of Akure Kingdom, in Ondo State, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Odundun II has approved the replacement of Eze Ndigbo title with Onyedu Ndigbo.

    The Monarch also gave the current Eze-Ndigbo in his domain, Mr. Greogory Ilohehika a one month notice to accept the new title.

    Onyedu Ndigbo simply means Igbo leader.

    It will be recalled that sometime in 2015, Ilohehika allegedly disrespected the Akure monarch and this led to the banning of the Eze-Ndigbo title in Akure.

    It was, however, gathered that the embattled Eze-Ndigbo had insisted in holding on to the title.

    But a statement issued and signed by Deji’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Michael Adeyeye said following the plea from eminent Nigerians within and outside the state who had appealed to His Majesty to forgive the erring leader, the Monarch handed Ilohehika a letter to accept the new title.

    The statement reads, “‎it should be noted that this is the new approved traditional title for any Igbo Leader within Akure and its environ.

    “However, a month notice has been communicated to Mr. Gregory Ilohehika to accept this in good fate taking effect from the 1st of February, 2016.

    “In view of this, Mr. Gregory has been advised to apply in writing for this new title if he is still interested.

    “Failure to comply with this directive shall amount to rejection of the new title.


    “In view of the possible rejection of the new title, the Igbo community shall produce another Leader from among at the expiration of the ultimatum.”