*Ibadan Loni Fuji : The Anthem That Brought A City Together*

By Alhaji Arems

When Ibadan Loni Fuji finally dropped on September 30, 2025, it wasn’t just another Fuji release — it was history, rhythm, and pride rolled into one anthem. The anthem, running 27 minutes and 36 seconds, and now streaming across platforms, carries the soul of a city that gave Fuji some of its strongest voices.

Earlier this year, during Ibadan Week 2025, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) — led by Barrister (SAN) Ajeniyi Ajewole and Magaji Moshood Akere — decided the annual celebration needed something that would last beyond the fanfare. Their goal was simple: create a cultural time capsule for the city.

That’s how Ibadan Loni Fuji was born — a unifying project designed to celebrate Ibadan through the genre that helped define its identity. Instead of inviting just one act, CCII brought together an all-star lineup of Ibadan’s Fuji heavyweights: Ayinde Rasheed, Ayinla Karachi, Obesere, Saheed Osupa, Taye Currency, Askari, and Muri Thunder.

To shape the sound and message, CCII enlisted Prince Ademola Adelakun, a prolific songwriter, composer, and producer known for his ability to merge tradition with modern flair. He composed and structured the entire record, stitching together each artist’s verse, idea, and melody into one cohesive anthem.

Every performer brought something distinct — Obesere’s vocal charisma, Osupa’s lyrical depth, Currency’s texture, Muri Thunder’s fire — but Prince Ademola ensured it all flowed like one heartbeat. The end result? A seamless anthem that feels less like a collaboration and more like a collective statement.

Though Ibadan Loni Fuji was meant to debut during Ibadan Week, logistics delayed the release until September. But that delay added weight. When the anthem finally surfaced, each artist uploaded it on their platforms, and CCII did the same — emphasizing that the anthem belongs to everyone involved, and by extension, to Ibadan itself.

It’s rare to see a Nigerian city produce its own anthem — not commissioned by a government office or corporate brand, but by artists and citizens united by pride. This project did exactly that.

Beyond the melody, Ibadan Loni Fuji is a cultural reminder. It celebrates the city that helped shape Fuji’s raw energy, its storytelling, its pulse. And in a time when the genre continues to evolve, the anthem grounds listeners in the roots — the markets, the parades, the timeless Yoruba rhythms that define Ibadan’s sound.

It’s not nostalgia; it’s affirmation. A declaration that Ibadan is still here — vibrant, creative, and central to Fuji’s ongoing story.

Ibadan Loni Fuji isn’t owned by one name — it’s owned by a city. From CCII’s vision to Prince Ademola’s composition and the voices of Ibadan’s Fuji greats, this song is proof that when tradition meets unity, the result can still move a generation.

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Special birthday wishes to a very good man, a dependable, reliable, and successful entrepreneur, Christopher Ikhazuangbe Atane CEO of the Paradise Group of Companies
~By Sunday Adeyemi

I’m delighted to celebrate this remarkably resourceful public figure, a kind-hearted, visionary entrepreneur and business magnate

I would like to take a moment to offer my warmest congratulations to you on this momentous occasion. With immense joy, I specially celebrate our father, uncle, brother, friend and associate, Mr. Christopher Ikhazuangbe Atane, as he celebrates another year of life today, Thursday, 16th October 2025

As a prominent entrepreneur and business tycoon in Nigeria and Africa, Christopher Ikhazuangbe Atane is celebrated for his unwavering commitment to serving humanity, exemplifying quintessential leadership and a fatherly figure within Edo State and its environs

As a man of integrity, brother, and friend to many, I sincerely admire your life’s achievements. I am particularly proud to associate with your courageous attitude toward your core responsibilities as a thriving business tycoon

You have shown, time and again, the quintessential spirit of an Edo man by speaking truth to power in a manner that is both courageous and sensible

Your institution’s unwavering bravery is truly exemplary, and I can only pray for increased strength to support your remarkable growth, transformed from modest beginnings to a renowned name, with Paradise Hotels now boasting multiple branches across Lagos and beyond

Sincerely, I rejoice with you on this day that our great, energetic, resourceful Father, Uncle and Brother celebrates and gives special thanks to the Lord of hosts who spares his life by adding another glorious year to his years on this planet

May you be blessed with many years of sound health and purposeful energy to come, amen

Wish you many happy returns sir!

Railway Corporation Law to boost safety – Lagos lawmakers

The Lagos State House of Assembly has said it is considering a Railway Corporation bill for a body that would oversee the daily running of the train and related infrastructure in the state.

The Speaker of the Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, the Majority Leader of the House, Noheem Adams and the chairman of the transport committee of the House, Adewale Temitope, made the position known on Wednesday at a stakeholders’ meeting.

According to them, the bill aims to strengthen the state’s transport infrastructure and improve the efficiency in the transportation sector.

In his remarks, Obasa, who was represented by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mojisola Meranda (Apapa I), said the stakeholders’ meeting underscored the Assembly’s commitment to participatory governance and transparency.

“Railway transportation is a critical component of modern infrastructure and social service delivery. It supports trade, commerce, and economic growth by providing safe, efficient, and affordable mobility,” he said.

According to her, the bill will empower the proposed corporation to collaborate with public and private partners on effective service delivery.

In his overview of the bill, Hon. Adams, said the proposed law seeks to create a Railway Corporation to oversee the activities of the train services in a bid to improve transportation in Lagos State.

Adams, who is the sole sponsor of the bill, said the corporation is to operate, maintain and develop railway infrastructure as well as liaise with other agencies and stakeholders for effectiveness.

“The bill seeks to put in place a more robust railway transportation system to reduce traffic congestion and improve socio-economic development of the state,” he said adding that it is in the interest of Lagosians as their overall well-being would be improved when it becomes operational.

“The purpose of the bill is to provide sustainable environmental alternative to rural transport.

“Clause 2 of the bill gives it a legal personality while clause 4 establishes the board which comprises of a chairman that has at least 15 years experience in transportation services, the commissioner for Transport and others.

“The functions of the corporation will include managing and maintaining the infrastructure and the daily running of the subsector as well as liaise with other agencies in charge of transportation in the state,” he added.

He said the corporation will have a Managing Director to oversee day-to-day operations with clause 26 establishing the office of an Inspector of Railways tasked with ensuring safety, operational integrity, and regular inspection of trains and tracks.

in his remarks, Hon. Adewale explained that the hearing of the bill which was sponsored by Hon. Adams followed its second reading on the floor of the House.

Adewale said the initiative would strengthen Lagos’ intermodal transport system and help decongest the state’s roads.

“The goal is to make mass transit more efficient and accessible to all Lagosians, ensuring all transport systems are properly connected,” he noted adding that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) would retain its role as the regulatory body overseeing the state’s transport sector.

The private-member bill contains 28 clauses.

In his contribution, Engr. Festus Todowede, who represented the Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, stressed the need to prioritize passenger safety in the state.