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Lagos Indigenes: “We’re Part And Parcel Of The South-West Region”

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In response to the recent statements by De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, published on June 2, 2024, the Awori Heritage of North America has issued a strong rebuttal. They have categorically distanced themselves from the Foundation’s claims of representing Lagos indigenes regarding the proposed bill to reinstate regional governance in Nigeria.

The Awori Heritage of North America clarified that, along with the true indigenes and landowners of Lagos, they do not recognize De Renaissance Patriots Foundation as their spokesperson. They emphasized that any assertion by this group does not reflect the views of Lagos’ authentic stakeholders.

“It is imperative to highlight that if regionalism were ever to be reinstated, Lagos state, represented by the Aworis and its landowners, would firmly align with the South-West region. We are Yoruba, intrinsically connected to the Southwest, and we reject any attempts to segregate us from our cultural and historical roots,” the group stated.

The Awori Heritage of North America urged De Renaissance Patriots Foundation to cease their misrepresentation and respect the genuine voices of Lagos indigenes. They stressed that any decisions regarding regional governance should be made with proper consultation of the rightful stakeholders, ensuring that the heritage and unity of Lagos within the Yoruba community are preserved.

This rebuttal underscores the unwavering stance of the Awori Heritage of North America and Lagos indigenes: they are, and will always be, an integral part of the South-West region.

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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

 

 

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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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