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By: Tope OYEKAN The Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), FIEX, FICMC, has inaugurated a land search committee for the proposed Iperu Mini Stadium Project, and has appointed Alhaji Denny OLADIPUPO as Chairman of the newly-inaugurated committee, and Asiwaju Adeleke OSHILAJA as the Secretary. Performing the inauguration at his palace on friday, 28th June, 2024, the royal father expressed his readiness to assist the committee with necessary contacts and supports, especially with obtaining required documents from the State Government, as he charged members to be steadfast, committed, dedicated, and render selfless service with regards to finding a suitable location for the construction of the proposed Iperu Mini Stadium in earnest.  The monarch commended the Iperu Development Association on the composition of the committee, saying its members are thoroughbred professionals who are competent to deliver on their mandate...

-Tope OYEKAN The 5th edition of the Altar of Praise, a bi- annual gospel musical concert  will be held today, Sunday, 30th June, 2024, at the St. James' Anglican Church, Iperu Remo. Powered by the Angelic Voices, the music gathering which has Olayinka BELLO, also known as Hephzibah, as the host, starts by 2 pm, and shall feature praise, worship, thanksgiving, and music ministration from renowned gospel music ministers. Slated to perform at the Altar of Praise concert, with the theme - "I will sing unto the Lord",  are Venerable Gboyega BABAYEJU; Mr. & Mrs. SODEHINDE (His Worship Band); Lady Evangelist Ope AFOLABI (New Age); and Pastor Samuel ADEBAYO. Also on the list are Adewale EFUWAPE (Welimah Sax); and Ambassador Bola AMUSA (Arabaribiti). The Spiritual Father of the Day is Venerable Shadrach AJILEYE, Vicar, St. James' Anglican Church, Iperu, and Archdeacon, Iperu Archdeaconry. The Hephzibah band led by Olayinka BELLO was formed in 2009, and has till...

-Tope OYEKAN The 5th edition of the Altar of Praise, a bi- annual gospel musical concert will be held tomorrow, Sunday, 30th June, 2024, at the St. James' Anglican Church, Iperu Remo. Powered by the Angelic Voices, the music gathering which has Olayinka BELLO, also known as Hephzibah, as the host, starts by 2 pm, and shall feature praise, worship, thanksgiving, and music ministration from renowned gospel music ministers. Slated to perform at the Altar of Praise concert, with the theme - "I will sing unto the Lord", are Venerable Gboyega BABAYEJU; Mr. & Mrs. SODEHINDE (His Worship Band); Lady Evangelist Ope AFOLABI (New Age); and Pastor Samuel ADEBAYO. Also on the list are Adewale EFUWAPE (Welimah Sax); and Ambassador Bola AMUSA (Arabaribiti). The Spiritual Father of the Day is Venerable Shadrach AJILEYE, Vicar, St. James' Anglican Church, Iperu, and Archdeacon, Iperu Archdeaconry. The Hephzibah band led by Olayinka BELLO was f...

By: Tope OYEKAN The Iyanutisele Foundation, a humanitarian and charitable organization is today celebrating the first anniversary of its formal inauguration and official launch, which was held on the 26th  of June, 2023. The non-profit and non-governmental organization with focus on the needy, vulnerable, aged, widows, and the less-privileged in the society, is the initiative of the founder and promoter, Evang. James Adekolapo AWOSANYA The foundation's activities which include a food bank initiative are carried out with the aid of volunteers. As part of activities marking the first year anniversary of its formal launch, the foundation has decided to reach out on a monthly basis to some selected Ministers of God through the payment of stipend to them. This is meant to serve as a means of support to them in their divine call and service in the Lord's vineyard, and it is in addition to the foundation's regular reach-out to its target audience through the distribut...

The Iperu Indigenes Forum has commiserated with the Alagbehinsa of Agbehinsa, Iperu, His Royal Highness, Oba Isiaka Adekanmi OGUNNAIKE (Odumowu I), on the passing on of his mother, late Madam Musiliatu Ishola OGUNNAIKE, which occurred on Monday, 24th June 2024. The forum in a condolence message jointly signed by its Convener, Prince Ladi OLABINJO; and Administrators, High Chief Ifasola Saheed OPEODU, the Oluwo of Iperu; Otunba Adebayo SALAMI; and Tope OYEKAN; expressed its deepest and heartfelt condolence to the Royal Father over the departure of the highly respected and cherished matriarch of the OGUNNAIKE family, as well as the Yeyeoba of Agbehinsa Community, who died at the ripe age of eight five. Describing death as an inevitable end that cannot be avoided, the forum urged the monarch to take solace in the fact that "indeed, we all belong to Allah, and that we will one day, all return to Him". "No matter how long someone's parents may live, we know ho...

The Iperu Indigenes Forum has felicitates the Governor of Ogun State and an illustrious indigene of Iperu Remo, Prince Dapo ABIODUN, CON, on his emergence as the Chairman, Southern Governors Forum, at the forum's meeting held at Abeokuta, Ogun State, on monday  The forum in a congratulatory message jointly signed by Prince Ladi OLABINJO; High Chief Ifasola OPEODU, the Oluwo of Iperu; Otunba Adebayo SALAMI; and Tope OYEKAN; Convener and Administrators of the forum respectively, rejoiced on behalf of the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), FIEX, FICMC, all the Iperu Royal Fathers; and entire indigenes of Iperu; with Prince ABIODUN on his becoming the Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum, comprising of governors from the South West, South South, and South East States. The forum acknowledged and commended the significant honour bestowed on the governor by his colleagues having been adopted through a unanimous decision of al...

The Alaperu of Iperu Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, His Royal Highness, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), FIEX, FICMC, has commended the 2024 Ojude Oba Iperu Planning committee for its effort at organizing a successful Ojude Oba festival in the town last tuesday. The royal father gave the commendation during a Thank You Visit of the Chairman of the 2024 Ojude Oba Iperu Planning Committee, Otunba Taiwo OYEBANJO to him in his palace on Monday, 24th June, 2024. The Chairman of the committee who was at the palace to express the committee's immense appreciation to the Alaperu for his immeasurable support to the committee, which contributed in no small way to the success of the most-talked about event, was well received by the royal father. Oba IDOWU-BASIBO who commended and thanked the committee for its relentless effort in resuscitating and reviving the age-long event that was last celebrated in the town thirty years ago, also prayed for more elaborate and joyous cel...

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Monday emerged as the Chairman of Southern Governors' Forum by consensus among the sixteen Governors present at the meeting held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. It would be recalled that the late Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State led the forum until his demise in 2023. Announcing the resolution of the Southern State Executives after the meeting, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwoolu, said the decision of the forum was unanimous and in line with their conviction on the leadership acumen of Abiodun to successfully lead the forum. In his reaction, Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him to take the mantle of leadership of the forum, as he promised to lead with inclusiveness and efficiency. He added that he would work commitedly with his Vice, Professor Charles Soludo,  who is the Governor of Anambra State to proactively address fundamental issues of regional interests.  "This is i...

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗢𝗴𝘂𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗢𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗮 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗲, 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗴𝘂𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗽𝗼 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗻, 𝗖𝗢𝗡, 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗼𝗸𝘂𝘁𝗮. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗱 13 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 3 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹...

In the words of the great philosopher, Aristotle, he said, " 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞...."  On this note let me seize this medium to appreciate the awesome, astounding and affirming success of the 1st ever Sagamu Peace Carnival organized by the leadership of the Sagamu Peace Agenda Forum and with royal blessings of the Sagamu Council of Obas. Without any iota of doubt, it was indeed an adventurous and highly arousing carnival full of love, unity and peace. I make bold to say this is the mother of all peace carnivals. I want to specially commend the organizers of the peace carnival ably led by Mr Labi Allison and other progressive members of the committee for the time, energy and resourfulness they invested towards the succesful hosting of the event. Let me assure you all that the history of Sagamu will always be kind with this peace development agenda and conce...

Tope OYEKAN Iperu Remo, a prominent town in Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State, Nigeria  is presently agog as the community celebrates the 2024 Ojude Oba festival tomorrow. Indigenes and residents of the town are already in a celebration mood as preparations are already at an advanced stage towards hosting a remarkable and memorable event. The event which is divided into three sessions, shall be held at the Alaperu Palace, and Oja Ale Square, Iperu. The morning session takes place at the Alaperu Palace, and this shall feature prayer, lecture, and homage to the Alaperu and other royal fathers by the Iperu Muslim Community. Chairman for the morning session is Alhaji Moroof Idowu OGUNNUBI. Thereafter, the train shall move to Oja Ale for the afternoon session which shall witness the reception of guests and procession by the Ojude Oba Legends and participating clubs, groups, associations, and families, as they shall be paying homage to the Chief Host of the Day and t...

By Tope OYEKAN The Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), FIEX, FICMC, has inaugurated a new security outfit for the town, code-named Iperu Community Security Forum. The forum which has the Ebi of Idena, His Royal Highness, Oba Lukman Oluwadamilare  Adebambo SALAMI (Sebu II), as Chairman, is a response by all the royal fathers in Iperu to the incessant security challenges confronting the town including cases of kidnapping, murder, theft, armed robberies, and burglaries. At the inauguration, members of the newly-constituted security outfit were unveiled by the royal father with the charge to ensure the safety and security of lives and properties in Iperu Remo and its environs, through active and effective collaboration with existing security agencies such as the Police, Amotekun, and So-safe Corps. The Chairman of the security forum is the Ebi of Idena, His Royal Highness, Oba Lukman Oluwadam...

Tope OYEKAN The Alaperu of Iperu Remo, Ikenne Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria, His Royal Highness, Alayeluwa, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), FIEX, FICMC, has rejoiced with all the sons and daughters of Iperu Akesanland, both at home and in the diaspora, on the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The monarch in his sallah message expressed his heartfelt felicitations to the indigenes as well as residents of Iperu on the Ileya celebration for the grace to be alive to be among those celebrating the 2024 edition. He gives all glory and adoration to God for preserving and protecting the lives of many till this moment.  He implored all his subjects to live and co-exist harmoniously while embracing love, peace, and unity amongst themselves.,  Describing Eid-el-Kabir as a symbol of sacrifice as reflected in the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his only son as an act of submission to Allah, the monarch reminded all, especially the islamic adherents to subm...

It is pertinent to place on record that Sagamu Youth Association is a structural organization with different working organs. One of these organs is the Board of Trustee ( BoT ), which is the conscience of the organization. However, we the members of the BoT hereby congratulate all the members of the executive council led by Comr. Sikiru Segun (Success), for the successful completion of their administration which started in March 2021. In the same vein, we sincerely appreciate them for their selfless service to the community. They have consolidated on the gains and achievements of the previous administrations.  In the course of discharging their duties, they never engaged in any act capable of bringing disrepute to the image of the Association. Hence, their administration was not without some challenges ( as there's no perfect system in the world ), but we are grateful to God Almighty, for they were able to navigate through and at same time recorded some achievements. Sp...

By: Tope OYEKAN The Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dapo ABIODUN, CON, will tomorrow, Friday, 7th June, 2024, swear-in Engr. (Mrs.) Olanike Olawunmi OGUNBONA, FNSE, the former Head of Local Government Administration, Ikenne Local Government, as the Permanent Secretary of the Ogun State Local Government Service Commission. The new permanent secretary was appointed by Gov. ABIODUN on 8th April 2024, alongside the duo of Mr. Augustine Adekunle OYESANWEN, a former Director of Agricultural Planning, Grade Level 17; and Mrs. Arinola Nusirat ADETAYO, who was a Deputy Director, Accounts, Grade Level 16. Their appointments were made known via a release by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo TALABI. The new Permanent Secretary, was until her appointment, the Head of Local Government Administration, Ewekoro Local Government, Ogun State. She had previously served as Head of Local Government Administration at Ikenne and Ijebu Ode Local Governments. Engr. Ol...

--  Tope OYEKAN The remains of late Deaconess (Mrs.) Aduke IDOWU-ADESANYA (aka Mama Simawa, Iya Gateway, Iya Better Life), mother of the hospitality guru, Segun IDOWU-ADESANYA, popularly referred to as Segun Kajiko, will be laid to rest on Saturday, 8th June, 2024. This was contained in the funeral obsequies  released by the family According to the release, Deaconess ADESANYA's final homeward journey will begin tomorrow, Thursday, 6th June 2024, with a Traditional Dance and Agbere (ASA), that will be held in her honour at her residence, Ladega Jekami Street, by Our Mother's Palace, Ajaka, Sagamu, Ogun State, at 4pm, while Christian Wake and Service of Songs for the late matriarch holds on Friday, 7th June, 2024 at the same venue commencing from 3pm A funeral service holds on Saturday, 8th June, 2024, at the Gateway International Stadium, Ikenne Road, Sagamu, while the deceased will be interred immediately after the service. Guests of Olusegun IDOWU-ADES...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commended the Nigeria Police Force for its efforts at securing lives and properties in the state. Abiodun gave the commendation on Tuesday when he received the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of the South West region, Mr. Abiodun Alabi, who was in his office on a courtesy call. He said police personnel in the state have been up and doing in the discharge of their constitutional roles in collaboration with other sister agencies. Prince Abiodun: "We have enjoyed the cooperation of the police. Their collaboration with other security agencies like the Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) and of course our Amotekun has led to the peaceful atmosphere that we enjoy and this has also encouraged investors to come and do business in our state." The Governor also lauded the collaborative efforts of the O...

The Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) is delighted to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji Onikoyi Olayinka OBANTA on the occasion of his 50th birth anniversary. Reaching this remarkable milestone is a testament to Alhaji OBANTA’s enduring dedication and unwavering commitment to whatever he sets out to do. As you celebrate this golden jubilee, we recognize and honor your achievements, wisdom, and the positive impact you have had as a distinguished member of this union. Your journey has been one of inspiration and excellence and we look forward to witnessing many more years of your invaluable contributions. On behalf of all members of AMORAN, we wish you continued good health, happiness, and success in all your future endeavors. May this special day be filled with joy and surrounded by the warmth of family and friends. Happy 50th Birthday, Alhaji Onikoyi Olayinka OBA...

In a delightful celebration, the Abeokuta Golf Club, in collaboration with the appointees of Governor Dapo Abiodun, hosted a special golf kitty in honour of the governor's 64th birthday. The event, held earlier today, brought together friends and associates for a memorable outing on the greens. Expressing sincere gratitude, Governor Abiodun acknowledged the efforts of those who organised the event, noting the privilege of being celebrated in such a special manner. The outing was marked by camaraderie and joy, reflecting the spirit of the occasion. This unique celebration highlights the strong community ties and appreciation for Governor Abiodun's contributions and milestones.