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Imobi Ijebu Elders petitions Ogun Police Commissioner against theatre artiste for parading himself as Oba

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Imobi Ijebu Elders petitions Ogun Police Commissioner against theatre artiste for parading himself as Oba

 

 

And he leaders of Imobi Ijebu have petitioned the Ogun State Commissioner of Police against theatre act practitioner, Goriola Adeniyi Hassan, for parading of himself as Oba of Imobi and purportedly performing some rites.

The petition dated June 24, 2024 was signed by Prince Ayodele Adefuye Paul on behalf of the community leaders. The leaders are calling on the concerned authorities to take right steps to restrain the said Goriola Hassan from further threat to public peace.

The petition which was copied to the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Dr. S.K. Adetona, the Ogun State House of Assembly, the Secretary to Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi and the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, read as follows: “On behalf of the Imobi Elders Forum, we wish to alert you and the general public on the fraudulent, mischievous and misleading activities of one Goriola Adeniyi Hassan, who, in the last couple of days, has been illegally parading himself as the newly “installed Oba of Imobi”, a lie that he has also flagrantly published on his social media handles to deceive the unsuspecting members of the public.

“We invite you to urgently step into this matter that could lead to communal crisis except this impostor is called to order.

“On his false claim of being installed as an Oba in Imobi, we say categorically that there is nothing farther from the truth! The Ogun State Government through the relevant agency, the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and the prescribed authority, the Ijebu Traditional Council (ITC), presided over by the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) S.K. Adetona GCON, have not made such appointment.

“It would be recalled that this impostor, who claims to be a theater artiste was declared wanted by the Ogun State House of Assembly for similar crime of illegally parading himself as an Oba. The House of Assembly ordered the arrest of the said Goriola and this was widely reported in the news media including the PM News of November 18, 2021; while the Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs also did a disclaimer on him.

“When accosted by law enforcement officers few years ago, the said Goriola claimed he was a theatre practitioner and the regalia and purported instruments of office found on him and the crown he used in several photographs are mere costumes for his theatre play.

“Having recently gotten the nod of the Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to commence the process of appointing an Oba for Imobi, for the first time, the Ijebu Traditional Council under Kabiyesi Awujale, set up a committee of five royal fathers chaired by the Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, Kabiyesi Alayeluwa Oba Lawrence Jaiyeoba Adedeji Adebayo, to oversee the process. The Committee also include the secretary of the Ijebu Traditional Council who is also the Obiri of Ayepe, Kabiyesi Alayeluwa Oba Adebisi Okubanjo.

“The Committee visited Imobi on March 5, 2024 to interact with the people on their interests and choice of Oba. Another meeting was hosted by the same committee at the Afin Awujale in ijebu Ode on March 12, which was attended by community leaders and representatives of the kingship aspirants, including the said Goriola.

“The committee is yet to conclude its assignment and submit its report to Kabiyesi Awujale.
We therefore see the purported claim of having being installed as an Oba in Imobi, by Goriola as not only fraudulent and preemptive, it is a big insult on the Awujale and the people of Ijebuland; it is theatre act taken too far. It is an attempt to cause unrest within the peaceful Imobi community. Why Goriola resorted to Gorilla tactics may not be unconnected with the fact that he is aware that his characters, precedents and past criminal activities may not qualify him for the exalted position of an Oba anywhere, let alone in Ijebuland.

“The members of the general public, especially indigenes of Imobi at home and abroad, are hereby warned not to accord any recognition, monetary donations, or courtesy to the said Goriola; and not to transact any business with him because whosever does otherwise, will be at his or her own risk.

“Sir, we will appreciate your taking right steps to restrain the said Goriola Hassan from further threat to public peace.”

 

Imobi Ijebu Elders petitions Ogun Police Commissioner against theatre artiste for parading himself as Oba

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League of Imams Honors Awujale as First Amir-ul-Mulukin at Maiden Conference in Ijebu Ode

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League of Imams in Yorubaland holds a maiden conference, honoring Awujale as Amir-ul-Mulukin (Amīr-ul-Mulūk-il-Muslimīn of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta States

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly The League of Imams and Alfas Yorubaland, Edo, and the Delta States will hold its maiden conference from Monday, October 7 to Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

 

The Conference with the theme “Strengthening Islamic Unity and Progress in Yoruba Land” will also honor the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Kabiyesi Alayeluwa, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona, GCON, as the first-ever Amirl-ul-Mulukin (*Amīr-ul-Mulūk-il-Muslimīn* of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States) of Yorubaland at an event that will hold at Awujale Palace, Ijebu Ode, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, by 2.00 pm.

 

The letter of award from the League of Imams and Alfas Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta reads in part: “We also acknowledge your tremendous contributions to the growth and development of Islam in Southwest Nigeria and other regions of the country. Your unwavering support for Arabic and Islamic education, scholarship, and community development has inspired generations. These contributions also manifested in the recent distribution of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to some Chief Imams in ljebuland, particularly the Grand Chief Imam of ljebuland, Shaykh Miftaudeen Gbadegesin Ayanbadejo.

 

“Your leadership has fostered interfaith harmony, promoting peace and understanding among diverse communities.

In recognition of your exemplary service to Islam and humanity, the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta States has decided to honor you with the prestigious title of Amir-ul- Mulukin (*Amīr-ul-Mulūk-il-Muslimīn* of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States) (Commander of the Muslim Kings) in Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States.

 

“This esteemed title reflects your status as a pillar and champion of Islamic values and a symbol of unity among Muslims.”

 

Awujale, the longest reigning first-class monarch in Nigeria, has accepted the title, and he is expected to be joined at the award ceremony by members of the Ijebu Traditional Council (IYC), representatives of the Regberegbe (Age-grade association), and other illustrious sons and daughters of Ijebuland.

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Kwara State Is Witnessing An Increase In Fulanis Kidnapping Threats

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Kwara State Is Witnessing An Increase In Fulanis Kidnapping Threats

 

 

~By Oluwaseun Fabiyi

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That There are claims that residents of Obbo Ile, Isapa, Osi community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State are being terrorized by suspected Fulani kidnappers

 

 

Kwara State Is Witnessing An Increase In Fulanis Kidnapping Threats

 

 

Fulani individuals armed with AK47 rifles invade communities about every two days, kidnapping innocent residents, victims report, and local hunters and vigilantes are left to combat them due to insufficient support from state security forces.

 

The community head of Obbo Ile has urgently sought the intervention of the Kwara State government, reporting that tenants have occupied and seized control of their land, causing farmers to avoid their farms and market vendors to flee the area due to kidnapping threats.

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Olanshile Sauban Group Dismisses TundeEdnut’s False Report On Food Items Distribution On Lagos Island 

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Olanshile Sauban Group Dismisses TundeEdnut’s False Report On Food Items Distribution On Lagos Island 

Olanshile Sauban Group Dismisses TundeEdnut’s False Report On Food Items Distribution On Lagos Island

 

 

• says It’s Misleading And Malicious

 

 

By Citizen NewsNG

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That The Media Office of Olanshile Sauban Group has reacted to a social media post made by a Blogger, TundeEdnut (@mazitundeednut), on Instagram on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, and shared by some bloggers as FALSE and MISCHIEVOUS.

 

 

Olanshile Sauban Group Dismisses TundeEdnut’s False Report On Food Items Distribution On Lagos Island 

 

 

In a Press statement issued in Lagos,

The group described the report as false, misleading, and malicious.

 

To set the record straight, In

In commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, the Group, led by Its Leader, Mr. Olanshile Sauban, distributed assorted food items to vulnerable residents on Lagos Island Local Government Area on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

 

Over 4,500 Bags of Rice, Semovita, Garri, Loaves of Jumbo-Size Bread, and Cash Gifts running into millions of Naira

Were distributed to residents across the Lagos Island Local Government Area. The Philanthropic activity witnessed a large turnout of Widows, Elderly Citizens, and Physically Challenged Persons.

 

The Community Food Hub is part of the Group’s Socioeconomic intervention initiatives. It was organized to alleviate the resultant effects of the present economic challenge and complement President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

 

TundeEdnut had posted a picture wherein he merged a picture of the Beneficiaries of the Food Items with a fake and generated image of Load of Bread and posted it on his Instagram page to malign the group and misform the general public.

 

TundeEdnut is notorious for spreading falsehood and unverified information.

 

The general public is hereby advised to ignore the social media Posts.

 

“Can TundeEdnut show to Nigerians and the world one or two Humanitarian service(s) or support(s) he had rendered to lift the people and/or citizenry”? , Olanshile Sauban Group Challenged TundeEdnut”.

 

At Olanshile Sauban Group, We will continue to Support and Uplift the vulnerable in society through philanthropic Activities and complement the three tiers of government toward a more prosperous Nigeria.

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