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Buhari As Omoluabi-General Of Yorubaland

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Buhari’s Leopard Can’t Change Its Spots By Tunde Odesola

President Mohammadu Buhari must have scored another vital political point again, if feelers, turn of events and the elated mode within the caucus of the masses, at this critical, time is anything to go by. Critical time because the nation is on the verge of exercising its democratic process of changing the baton of leadership and with this, political jobbers, most especially haters from The Judas Iscariot Camp have began all sorts of mudslinging games.

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The echoes of tension which seemed to be looming in the political arena before now appeared to have been doused with an epoch making decision no leader has been able to meet in years; for once, we have a President who was able to make a national impact to erase a political injustice of many years, little wonder feelings of guilt have been troubling discerning minds.

Even one of the daughter’s of the symbol of democracy, the brilliant Hafsat Abiola-Costelo  could not hide her feelings to refer to President Buhari as the most quintessential Omoluabi of this generation as shesettled for poetry to celebrate the recognition of her father by President Muhammadu Buhari and the dual honour done for his memory. In one fell swoop, President Buhari gave Abiola a posthumous honour that ranked him with all Nigeria’s leaders and also declared June 12, the day Abiola clearly won a democratic election that was annulled by Babangida’s junta, as Nigeria’s Democracy Day.

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What other honour can one give a consummate elderstatesman and exemplary leader of note if not the title of the Omoluabi-General of Yorubaland. The Omoluabi title which is the heart and soul of being good is a philosophical and cultural concept that’s native to the Yoruba people across the world.

For whatever it is, and for whoever is behind the concept of honouring late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, popularly known as MKO, the acclaimed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, with the most coveted medal in the land-GCFR, and at a time when it seems like the chips are down, that person is nothing but a genius of politics.

Twenty Five years after successive governments had overlooked what would have been a lasting glory by honouring the man believed to be Nigeria’s messiah of democracy, President Mohammadu Buhari, in his magnanimity woke up, just few days to the silver jubilee anniversary to apply a soothing syrup to the age-long pains of the botched election and the eventual loss of the main victim and symbol of the famous June 12 struggle.

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The decision has not just been uproariously applauded in the circle of people of high administrative capability, and leaders of thought who think beyond ethnic bigotry but has attracted encomiums from heads of state and comity of nations all over the world.

The pronouncement of awarding the land’s highest medal on the man who walked tall in the keenly contested democratic process that remains the most freest and fairest in the anal of political history in this country is more than being commendable, but timely and long overdue.

Although, some school of thoughts who’re top echelon of the Aggrieved Looters and Losers Association of Nigeria-ALLAN will never see anything good in the befitting honour, to them, everything is politically motivated, and even if it is, then it means politics and its processes do not just end on election day, it is a continual procedure that requires nation building tactics, and knack for upholding territorial integrity and national sovereignty.

In his views, human rights activist and lawyer, Ayo Obe has this to say, ”June 12 represented more than just a person. June 12 represented an idea that everybody in this country can live together as one, that we can treat ourselves as Nigerians without regard to tribe, ethnic origin, religion and all those things they have been used to divide us”.

Also one of the nation’s respected journalists and deputy editor at This Day Newspapers, Wale Olaleye who told the story of how he got a revelation on the need to make a big political statement with the approaching June 12 anniversary, sometime during the epileptic administrative days of the immediate past President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. The topflight political writer and analysis, according to his story had made frantic efforts to get in touch with the then government of the day, especially those he was close to, to do something remarkable instead of the usual frivolities of just a public holiday, ”I called Dr. Doyin Okupe, telling him what I think they can do with the approaching June 12 but he never got back to me as promised, and as if that was not enough, I also spoke to the man everybody referred to as The Leader, Chief Tony Anenih, though he {Chief Anenih} saw and bought into the idea, he however rang back to let me know it was too late,”, Wale wrote.

That reminds one of the popular Yoruba adage, Aja ti yoo sonu, kii gbo fere Olode, literarily meaning a child who’s destined to go astray will never listen to warning, that was how no one, out of the 6 past leaders that have ruled within the 25 years frame of June 12 anniversary, most of whom are kinsmen of the late symbol of democracy, Bashorun MKO Abiola, was able to  key-in, into the historic opportunity.

Like they say, it takes two to tango, so also it takes a messiah to honour a messiah, hence President Buhari’s groundbreaking verdict that has changed the political landscape leaving the Judas Camp totally shattered.

This is not just a coincidence nor a matter of political correctness but understanding something philosophically strong to bring us together when it seems that chips are beginning to go down, and these are the characteristics of Omoluabi, the exemplary traits and art of doing good and mending fences, succinct to say that, President Mohammodu Buhari deserves the title of the quintessential Omoluabi of Yorubaland, for his foresight and impressive leadership quality.

Tunde Moshood, a mediapreneur and journalist of international repute writes from Lagos State

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‘Pity men’, Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

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'Pity men', Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

‘Pity men’, Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

 

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Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has lamented over the choice of outfit ladies wear to the gym.

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The movie star, in a video on his official Instagram account, lamented that women now wear revealing outfits to the gym, and the times he goes to the gym, he sees something he didn’t plan to see.

 

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'Pity men', Williams Uchemba laments outfits women wear to the gym

 

He also revealed that, due to this trend, he stopped going to public gym because of his desire to “make heaven.”

 

 

He said, “Ladies how far? Should all the men not come to the gym again? Because it’s getting out of hand and becoming appalling, I don tire. Make una try to dey wear beta cloth come gym nau, what is this?

 

 

“There are men that have made up their minds to make the heavenly race and na una dey plenty for gym. Whoever that sells these clothes to you people, their shop go burn down because what is going on? Every single time one comes to the gym, wetin you no plan see you must see am.

 

 

Una don make up una mind say no man in this Nigeria will make heaven but It won’t work because I’ve left the gym for una, I’ve set up a gym in my house because I cannot cope, I want to make heaven. You will have 20 people in the gym, 300 are women, doing exercises.

“Have conscience, men are people’s children too, I’m speaking for all the men and we need to make heaven.”

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Nollywood loses another veteran actor

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Nollywood loses another veteran actor

 

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The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, surfaced on social media on Tuesday.

 

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Nollywood loses another veteran actor

Adigwe’s death was announced by a movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, in a post on his Instagram page .

Mourning the actor, Nwoko wrote, “Rest in peace, good actor.”

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Adigwe’s death is coming two weeks after Junior Pope and three other Nollywood actors died in a boat accident in Anam River.

 

The actors were said to be on their way to a location when the incident occurred.

 

 

Adigwe gained recognition primarily for portraying fatherly characters in Nollywood films.

His breakthrough role came as Mr. B in the popular sitcom “Basi and Company.”

He also appeared in the highly successful 2019 movie “Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.”

Although born in Enugu State and spent his early years there, he later moved to Austria, where he completed his primary and secondary education.

 

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ERELU OLAJUMOKE, AN ALLURING CHARMING BEAUTY MAJESTICALLY CLIMBED THE FIFTH FLOOR

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ERELU OLAJUMOKE, AN ALLURING CHARMING BEAUTY MAJESTICALLY CLIMBED THE FIFTH FLOOR

…Celebrates Golden Jubilee In Glitz and Amazing Glory

 

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She is a damsel, an embodiment of beauty, brain and brawn, possessing the best of qualities any discerning mind would dream of. She is no one else than Erelu Olajumoke, Erelu of Ifetedo Kingdom and founder/Chief Executive Officer of Erelu Olajumoke Foundation. Very industrious, illustrious and extremely hardworking, Erelu Olajumoke, the Iya Ijo of Bishop Court Chapel in Alagbaka Akure will on Saturday, the 20th of April, 2024 celebrate her 50th birthday, stepping majestically into the fifth floor and marking a golden jubilee that looks every inch, good on her.

 

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The effervescent, glamorous and charismatic Erelu Olajumoke is an enigma, a colossus who has contributed immensely to humanity and the entire global economy. She is graciously blessed with the spirit of giving. Erelu Olajumoke, a magnanimous lady of substance, value and valor has been practically involved in various forms of empowerment, spreading love, passion and absolute generosity to the poor, the needy, the old (elderly), orphans, widows/widowers, the impoverished, the underprivileged and the intimidated members of the society. Endowed with an uncommon traits of great-heartedness, Erelu Olajumoke took it upon herself to alleviate the poverty levels of the people by directly, impacting on their lives.

 

Oftentimes, this legendary philanthropist, who is very much aware of the fact that health is indeed wealth, has organized various medical outreach programmes that yielded great impact on beneficiaries. Through Erelu Olajumoke Foundation, this amazon of beauty has transformed the lives of many, bringing in, health care professionals from around the globe to give succor to those with health challenges. Her roles in the rejuvenation and revamping of people’s health are awesome and iconic. Those who have benefitted from her tremendous medical contributions would always say lofty tales about her.

 

 

As an outstandingly committed child of God, Erelu Olajumoke who is currently basking in the euphoria of clocking 50, has been and still involved in fundraising activities towards her church and evangelism. Her passion and zeal for spreading the good news of God, winning souls into the Kingdom of God and expunging sinners from the gory dungeons of sin are highly recognized and commendable. She is absolutely emotional and animated to the church, the Gospel and everything about her Creator.

 

 

An extremely supportive partner, Erelu Olajumoke is simply, the strongest pillar of support to the political and democratic achievements of her beau, the distinguished Senator Oluwole Olubiyi Fadeyi, the dynamic and zestful Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Abuja.

 

 

As a matter of fact, Erelu Olajumoke has displayed so much affection for the amiable Senator through unwavering support, unalloyed devotion to his democratic ideologies and strategies coupled with her reciprocating fondness for the people her hubby represents at the Red Chambers. Erelu Olajumoke synergized her benevolent acts with those of her beloved Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi by catering for constituency needs under his Osun Senatorial District covering Osogbo, Ila, Boripe, Odo-Otin, Boluwaduro, Ifedayo, Irepodun, Olorunda and Orolu Local Government Areas.

 

 

The ‘birthday girl’, Erelu Olajumoke regularly extends her olive oil of love, passion and care for all widowed women and men in these communities not excluding helpless and hopeless orphans, out of school children, those experiencing excruciating poverty amongst other less-privileged within the Osun Central Senatorial District and beyond. Erelu stands as a rock of Gibraltar, upholding the democratic values of her hubby with in-depth determination, perseverance and tenacity. As the First Lady of Osun Central Senatorial District, Erelu Olajumoke has performed meritoriously contributing immensely to the successful foray and great achievements of her best friend, her best adviser, best confidant and above all best lover, the distinguished Senator Ajagunla Oluwole Olubiyi Fadeyi, the Tayese II of Ifetedo Kingdom.

 

 

 

With the input and advise from Erelu Olajumoke, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyo has brought new hope to the good people of Osun Central Senatorial District, giving our palliatives and economic empowerment equipments like buses, cars, motorcycles, tricycles, hairdressing equipments, barbing gadgets, grinding machines, freezers amongst other vital poverty alleviation to drastically and astronomically reduce poverty from the shores of that senatorial district.

In a nutshell, Erelu Olajumoke, who will be gathering high net-worth dignitaries, top celebrities, society bigwigs, powerful political stalwarts, family, friends and well-wishers come Saturday to celebrate her joining the club of the 50s, could be described as an awesomely delectable queen with an uncommon heart of gold.

Happy birthday to this rare gem, a blessing to humanity and the solid pillar of support behind one of Nigeria’s most reliable Senators, Ajagunla Olubiyi Oluwole Fadeyi.

Barrister Olaitan Ilori

 

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