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Alhaji Otunba Denny Ibrahim OLADIPUPO, Chairman, Iperu Mini Stadium Committee,  and Balogun Adeen of Surulere Central Mosque, Iperu Remo, has congratulated Alhaji Samsudeen Adebayo APELOGUN (All Rounder), who was today turbanned as the Asiwaju Adeen of Ogun State and Baba Adeen of Remoland. Alhaji OLADIPUPO, in his heartfelt congratulatory message, rejoiced with APELOGUN on achieving the esteemed Islamic titles and the honour of being turbaned.  This, according to him, is a momentous occasion and a testament to his dedication, piety, and service to Allah and his community, especially the Muslim ummah. The turbaning itself symbolizes not just a title but a commitment to upholding the values of Islam and serving as a role model for others.   '"Your journey to this point has undoubtedly been one of hard work, perseverance, commitment, and dedication to the tenets of Islam.   Your achievements are an inspiration to many, and this honour is richly deserve...

Otunba Denny Ibrahim OLADIPUPO, Chairman Iperu Remo Mini Stadium Committee, has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat MADEIN, the Accountant General of the Federation who is proceeding on a pre-retirement leave, as she formally bows out of the federal civil service on 7th March, 2025, upon attaining the civil service statutory retirement age. Otunba OLADIPUPO in a personally signed congratulatory message rejoiced with Dr. MADEIN on her glorious retirement, describing her tenure as one that was characterised with many years of outstanding service to the nation, total dedication, unalloyed professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence. This, according to the stadium committee boss, has not only been commendable but has also greatly contributed to the growth and development of Nigeria. "Throughout your tenure, you have demonstrated remarkable leadership and stewardship in managing the nation’s finances. Your meticulous attenti...

Otunba Denny Ibrahim Olusegun OLADIPUPO, Chairman, Iperu Mini Stadium Committee, has described the Akesan Day Celebration as a showcase of the rich socio-cultural heritage of Iperu Akesanland. Otunba OLADIPUPO stated this while speaking during a chat with pressmen at the Christ Apostolic Grammar School grounds, venue of the 2024 Akesan Day Celebration, held on Saturday, 30th November, 2024. He described the event as one that is greatly cherished by sons and daughters of Iperu, both at home and in the diaspora, and a gathering that has always brought them together as citizens of Iperu to develop a developmental agenda and chart a positive way forward for Iperu The celebration, the 38th edition, according to the Chairman of the Iperu Mini Stadium Committee, has fostered unity and friendliness among the people just as it engendered peaceful coexistence and infrastructural development of the ancient town. He commended and congratulated the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, ...

The Iperu Mini Stadium Committee has felicitated the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), FIEX, FICMC, on the 2024 Akesan Day Celebration, holding on the 30th of November, 2024 The committee in a message of felicitations, signed by its chairman, Otunba Denny Ibrahim OLADIPUPO, rejoiced with the monarch on this year's edition of the communal celebration, the 38th in the series, an event which has fostered communal development and engender peaceful co-existence and harmonious interaction/relationship among indigenes and residents of Iperu. Otunba OLADIPUPO also felicitates all Iperu Royal Fathers; the Iperu Development Association; Akesan Day Planning Committee; Sons and Daughters of Iperu Remo, both at home and in the diaspora; as well as residents of the ancient town.  He rejoiced with them on this important and symbolic celebration, as he charged them to allow the purpose of the celebration to always reflect in their attitu...

It will be appropriate to start this eulogy, yes, that is what it is: an eulogy, Here we go: “ OMOBA TOPE OYEKAN is a rare breed. He is a bridge builder and a selfless statesman who put the interest of our state/ Iperu above everything else. A man of the people.” These words and more fittingly describe my  friend ,Statesman, Unifier, Inspirer, Builder, and media guru  OMOBA TOPE OYEKAN. The award is well deserved and truly earned. In Leadership and Statesmanship, the Omoba Tope Oyekan approach and contributions should be of interest to various aspiring community leaders and scholars with interests in Effective Leadership Minus State Powers. In the quantum of contributions and records of achievements regarding bringing positive changes to the society, this writer submits, without fear of contradictions, that very few people outside of power loops are in the hue of OMOBA TOPE OYEKAN  One stands inspired by the Omoba Tope Oyekan leadership/ media style and approa...

By: Temitope OYEKAN  The Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Iperu Remo, Old Students Association (CAGSOSA), will, on Saturday, 23rd November 2024, hold its annual general meeting at the school premises. The high point of the annual gathering shall be the election of officers into the national executive of the old students' association. Those that will be elected shall succeed the outgoing executive led by Rt. Hon. Adetunji Taiwo ORISALADE. A release from the CAGSOSA Electoral Committee indicates that the campaign by candidates into various offices shall be on until midnight of Friday, 22nd November, 2024. Manifesto Night also holds tomorrow, Friday, 22nd November 2024, between 7pm and 12 midnight. During the period, members shall have the opportunity to engage with the contestants in a question and answer session. The election shall be held on Saturday shortly after the accreditation of delegates by the electoral committee. A list of voting delegates that cut across the v...

The Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) in Ogun state, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, has extended warm congratulations to Ogbeni Afolabi Odulate, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate for Sagamu Local Government and all other Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates of the party who emerged victorious in the Ogun State local government elections held on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Otunba Sokoya hailed the remarkable success of APC in clinching all 20 Chairmanship seats and the 236 Councillorship seats across the state, attributing the landslide victory to the giant strides and developmental efforts of Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun CON. In a statement released on Monday, Sokoya commended the governor for his visionary leadership, which he said had positively transformed Ogun State and earned the trust of the electorates. He noted that the achievements of the Abiodun-led administration, particularly in infras...

The chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, has again expressed gratitude to the President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, for their support in the ongoing subsidized rice distribution initiative. This is just as members of the union in Ogun West benefitted from the program on Wednesday, 13th of November, 2024, purchasing a bag of rice at a significantly reduced price of N40,000. The subsidized rice program which was implemented to help alleviate the burden of rising food costs, has been well-received by residents of the state.  According to Otunba Sokoya, the distribution effort demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting its citizens in challenging economic times. He acknowledged the leadership and vision of both President Tinubu and Governor Abiodun in prioritizing social welfare programs...

By: Tope OYEKAN  The Iperu Remo Education Trust Scheme Management Board will on Sunday, 24th November, 2024, celebrates its first anniversary of existence. The celebration will be commemorated with an award presentation ceremony holding at the Christ Apostolic Grammar School Hall, Iperu Remo, on the stated date. Fifteen carefully-selected and well-deserved awardees have been chosen under various categories to receive awards on the day. The Management Board constituted by the Iperu Development Association, was inaugurated by the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), FIEX, FICMC, on the 24th November, 2023, with the mandate of managing the trust scheme established to support educational initiatives and programmes in Iperu Remo.  The goals and objectives of the board led by the education enthusiast and successful entrepreneur, Mofopefoluwa JOSEPH, FRM, are as follows: 1. To provide financial support for the improvement of e...

Tope OYEKAN The remains of the late Mr. Rasheed Adesina ADETOLA, the former National Internal Auditor of Christ Apostolic Grammar School Old Students Association (CAGSOSA), will be laid to rest on Friday, 8th November, 2024. According to the burial arrangements released by the family, a Christian Wake holds on Thursday, 7th November 2024, at the deceased's residence, 18, Ola OSIBANJO Street, Oke-Ota, Ibeshe, Ikorodu, by 4pm. On Friday, 8th November, 2024, a funeral service will be held in his honour at the Babatunde Olushola Benson Estate Memorial Methodist Church, Diocese of Ikorodu, Ibeshe Road, Ikorodu, by 9am, and this will be followed with his interment at the Methodist Church Burial Ground, Iperu Remo. The late Adesina ADETOLA, aged 64, died on Friday, 24th October, 2024, after an illness. He is survived by wife, Oluwakemi OGUNTUGA; Children, Yejide EbunOluwa ADETOLA, and Akinpelu Babatunde ADETOLA; as well as Grandchildren, Omolara Ajoke, and Olufela Fikayomi. He...

October 27, 2024 Sagamu Youth Association Executives under the leadership of Comrade Olugbenga Lawal Ambassador Easy via the Public Relations Officer, Comr Amb Popoola Abdullahi released an heartfelt appreciation to all those who have contributed to the success of both the Sagamu Day Festival and inauguration of new SYA Executives. "HEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO SAGAMU YOUTHS AND STAKEHOLDERS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SAGAMU DAY CELEBRATION  "On behalf of the entire leadership of the Sagamu Youth Association, I extend our deepest gratitude to all Sagamu youths and youth bodies for their remarkable participation in the recently concluded Sagamu Day celebration. Your overwhelming support, discipline, and commitment have once again showcased our collective dedication to promoting unity, peace, and progress within our community. "We commend you for upholding the values of peace throughout the celebration, a testament to the strength of Sagamu's youth as symbols of harmony...

The Ijebu North chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has kept its promise by awarding cash prizes to the winners of its maiden Youth Essay Competition, which took place between August and September 2024. At its quarterly meeting held at the Senator Biyi Durojaye Complex, Ijebu North Local Government Secretariat in Ijebu Igbo on Friday, October 18, 2024, winners were presented with cheques for their respective prizes. The top prize of fifty thousand naira (#50,000) went to Osonowo Deborah, while Fadipe Timileyin and Adebanjo Toyyibah, who placed second and third, received thirty thousand (#30,000) and twenty thousand naira (#20,000) respectively. In her address, the grand prize winner, Osonowo Deborah, who was represented at the event due to her ongoing youth service in Port Harcourt, expressed gratitude to the NYCN in Ijebu North ably led by Ogbeni Abolaji Adeniyi Sobowale and in particular, the Directorate of Education and Training, headed by Miss Maraye...

The Chairmanship Candidate of Labour Party for the forthcoming Local Government election come November 16, 2024 in person of Comrade Ismail Arikewuyo unveiled the Sagamu Youth Day/ Inauguration of New Executives. In his address, he said, " I'm honoured to stand before you today as a symbol of youth participation in governance and our nation's affairs. As I unveil this T-shirt, I acknowledge the committee's tireless efforts to bring together diverse groups, ensuring no one is left behind. Your dedication to empowering Sagamu's youths is inspiring, and I'm committed to supporting this noble cause. As a young and dynamic candidate, I believe our collective future hinges on inclusive development and youth empowerment. The "Not Too Young to Run" campaign has paved the way for our generation to take the reins. I'm hopeful that the incoming executives will build upon this momentum, fostering an environment where every youth can th...

The Ijebu North chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) is set to announce the winners of its youth essay competition during the council's quarterly meeting. The event will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Senator Biyi Durojaye Complex, located at the Ijebu North Local Government Secretariat, Ijebu Igbo. According to Miss. Maraiyesa Ayokunle, Director of the Education and Training Directorate, the winners will not only be unveiled but will also receive their prizes during the meeting. She extended her heartfelt congratulations to the top three winners: Osonowo Deborah Gboyinde (1st place), Fadipe Oluwatimileyin (2nd place), and Adebanjo Toyyibah Ayomide (3rd place) for their outstanding performance. Miss Ayokunle encouraged the winners to view this achievement as a foundation for future success, emphasizing the importance of continued hard work in their academic pursuits. She remarked, "A brighter future awaits you if you continue to s...

The Ogun state Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN); Otunba Taofeek Sokoya (a.k.a Danku) has heaped praises on the governor of Ogun state; Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his recent announcement of #77, 000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state. Speaking to newsmen at the union's secretariat in Abeokuta on Tuesday, Otunba Sokoya praised the governor's worker-friendly policies, noting that the newly announced ₦77,000 minimum wage demonstrates his unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of workers in Ogun State. The policy, which takes immediate effect starting from October, has been lauded as a bold move to alleviate the financial burden faced by the workforce. "His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has once again proven that he is a governor who prioritizes the needs of the people, especially workers who are the backbone of the state. This new minimum wage is a testament to his compassion and dedica...

 The Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) in Ogun State, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, has lauded the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR, for his efforts in ensuring the availability of rice at subsidized rates to residents. This initiative, aimed at providing relief to households grappling with inflation, comes at a critical time when rising costs of essential goods and commodities continue to put pressure on the average Nigerian. Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony of the rice distribution program, held today at the Arcade Ground in Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, Sokoya highlighted the significance of the program, which is part of a broader strategy by the Federal Government of Nigeria to tackle inflationary pressures. The initiative was launched under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “The launch of this subsidized rice program is a much-needed intervention, especially during th...

By: Tope OYEKAN The Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Iperu Remo, Old Students Association, will on Friday, 11th October, 2024, hold its inaugural alumni award ceremony. The event which is meant to honour distinguished old students and deserving personalities will be held at the school's multipurpose hall, in Iperu Remo. An invite released by the National President and the Executive on behalf of the entire old students, and jointly signed by the trio of Dr. Femi ARIYO; Dame Titi OSHIN; and Prince Gbolahan OSO, Indicates that the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo ABIODUN, MFR, will be the Distinguished Guest of Honour; while the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Alayeluwa, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), FIEX, FICMC, is the Royal Father of the Day. Mother of the Day is the Iyalode of Iperu, Chief (Mrs.) Christianah Aderonke SHODIYA. Also on the list of Special Guests are a Director at the CFAO Nigeria Limited, Prince Adekunle Adeolu JAIYESIM...

The Iperu Mini Stadium Projects Committee has empathized with the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO (Odoru V), FIEX, FICMC, on the first anniversary of the death of his queen, Olori Kehinde IDOWU-BASIBO, who departed this sinful world on the 27th of July, 2023, and was buried on the 22nd of September, 2023. The committee in an empathy message signed by its Chairman, Otunba Denny Ibrahim OLADIPUPO, appreciates the glory of God in the life of the monarch and his family, and  for God's divine protection over him and his entire household, following the untimely, but glorious transition of his amiable queen and treasured companion, the late Olori Kehinde, who joined the saints triumphant a year ago. "We understand how painful it is for anyone to lose a member of the family, especially, a wife. We however take solace in the fact that the God who giveth and taketh, has decided to take Olori Kehinde at the time of her passage, and we a...

The deplorable condition of the Aladie/Mayegun axis at Sagamu Interchange on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway has reached a critical point, resulting in devastating accidents, stranded motorists, and loss of precious lives. Recent Tragic Incident A ghastly accident involving a truck, bike, and 18-passenger bus occurred recently, claiming multiple lives and leaving others severely injured. This heartbreaking incident highlights the urgent need for intervention. Appeal for Action Comrade Gbenga Lawal, President of Sagamu Youth, has visited the scene with his team, sympathized with victims, and appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to take swift action.  The Poor Road Condition Causes: - Traffic congestion - Increased fuel consumption - Economic burden Urgent Interventions Needed We call on Governor Dapo Abiodun, Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Otunba Rt. Dewunmi Onanuga Ijaya, Hon. Damilare Bello Dre, Hon. Adeniran Ademola Adeyinka Sapele, Comm. Funmi Efuwape, Comm. Ola Oresanya and...

The proposed Iperu Mini Stadium has received a great boost as the executing agency, the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority announces invitation for Expression of Interest from experienced, qualified, and competent contractors. The invitation was made known by the authority on Monday, 16th September, 2024, via publication in the national dailies. The project which falls under the 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Act of the River Basin Authority, is being carried out in furtherance of the parastatal's statutory mandate and in accordance with the extant provisions of Section 25 of the Public Procurement Act 2007. The Mini Stadium project is captured under the building projects category as;  1. Lot D29A - Construction of Mini Sport Arena, Iperu, Ikenne LGA, Ogun State, and, 2. Lot D29B - Construction of Roads and other basic amenities at the Mini Sports Stadium, Iperu, Ikenne LGA, Ogun State. Similarly, invitations for tenders for the Construction of Dam, Irrigati...