Culture

Idoma Traditional Council To Honour Olofu, Benue Ex-Commissioner

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9 months ago

June 27, 2024

A former commissioner for Finance in Benue State, Hon. David Olofu, will on Saturday, be conferred with a chieftaincy title in Otukpo.

This was contained in a letter of notification from the Idoma Area Traditional Council, signed by His Royal Majesty, Agaba’Idu, Elias Odogbo John, Och’Idoma V, on behalf of the Council.

According to the paramount ruler, the great philanthropist was nominated from his immediate chiefdom of Apa LGA of Benue State, owing to his long standing in providing for his people and championing the cause of security and safety of his people.

“Please refer to the letter dated 27th May, 2024, nominating you to be conferred with Chieftaincy Title in Idoma Kingdom.

“Your nomination is at the instance of your immediate Intermediary Council, which has adjudged you to have contributed excellently to the development of your communities and Idoma kingdom as a whole.

“Therefore, your conferment of this prestigious title is free and it is in recognition of what you meant for the Idoma Kingdom earned you this title.

“The date of conferment is 29th June, 2024, at the Och’Idoma Council’s Hall by 10 am”, the letter read in part.

Agaba’Idu, however, encouraged Hon. Olofu to organize the reception in any way that he wan, after the conferment ceremony.

Olofu, the immediate past commissioner of Finance in Benue State government, was also the chairman of Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria, where he served his two tenures, providing quality leadership to the forum and proferring usable economic guidance to the subnational and Federal Government of Nigeria.

Aside bringing succours to his people of Apa through welfare packages, empowerments and provisions of infrastructures and social amenities; Hon. Olofu has been standing with the people of the area during their trying times of Fulani herders invasions, bringing security presence to the area by lobbying the government and traditional institutions.

Olofu is currently the senior technical advisor to the Governors Forum in Nigeria.

Culture

LAWMA Cracks Down on Illegal Recycling, Scavenging

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4 weeks ago

February 14, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Abaire Olanlesi

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has warned against illegal recycling and scavenging in unlicensed facilities, citing environmental and legal violations.

Managing Director Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin emphasized that such activities breach the Lagos State Environmental Management

Law (2017) and will attract strict penalties. He urged residents to use only registered waste collectors and report violators.

As part of enforcement efforts, LAWMA dislodged illegal recyclers at Ijora-Olopa underbridge, with similar crackdowns planned across Lagos.

Property owners permitting unauthorized recycling risk legal action, including revocation of property rights.

Culture

New Alaafin to Begin 21-Day Traditional Rites

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2 months ago

January 13, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Cynthia Abah

Oba Abimbola Owoade, the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, will commence a 21-day traditional ceremony marking his ascension to the throne.

Governor Seyi Makinde officially presented him with the staff of office on Monday, following his announcement as the new monarch on Friday.
Oba Owoade succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who passed away three years ago. The ceremony was attended by the Oyomesi (kingmakers), government officials, and other dignitaries.
After the event, a source confirmed that the new Alaafin has traveled to Oyo town to begin his traditional rites, which are essential for his coronation.

Culture

Substantive Alaafin Emerges

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2 months ago

January 13, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Adenike Lawal

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially installed Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, presenting him with the staff and certificate of office.

The ceremony, held on Monday at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, was attended by dignitaries, traditional rulers, government officials, and Oyo residents.

Governor Makinde hailed Oba Owoade as a custodian of Oyo’s rich cultural heritage, expressing confidence in his ability to lead with wisdom, integrity, and a commitment to unity.

In his acceptance speech, Oba Owoade pledged to prioritize the kingdom’s development and the welfare of its people.

He succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who ruled for 50 years.