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Goldberg Fuji T’o Bam Makes Grand Finale Visit To Olubadan.

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Fuji To Bam Visits Olubadan

The 2016 Goldberg Fuji t’o Bam got to the climax on Friday when managers of the brand stormed the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Olasupo Adetunji, as part of the activities for the final held at the Trans Amusement Park.

Tayo Adelaja, Public Affairs Manager, West and Mid-West, Nigerian Breweries Plc, explained to the royal father and his chiefs that Goldberg attaches importance to the culture of the Yorubas wherever they are hence the reason for the Goldberg Fuji t’o Bam geared towards the discovery of talents in Nigeria’s only indigenous genre of music, Fuji.

He disclosed that Goldberg respects the throne of Oba Adetunji as the centerpiece of Yoruba culture and as such there was no way the team would organize the final of Fuji t’o Bam in Ibadan without first getting the royal blessing from the Kabiesi.

Adelaja recalled that when Oba Adetunji blessed KWAM 1 some years ago, things never remained same for the Fuji maestro. He said since then King Wasiu Ayinde’s profile has been on the upswing. His words: ‘There is no way we will enter this city without coming to pay homage to Kabiesi to show respect to his throne. Moreover, we know that Kabiesi is a lover of Fuji music, and there is no place we can take the final of such a great talent show to other than Ibadan because we recognize Kabiesi’s love for music.’

Impressed by the recognition given to his kingdom, Oba Adetunji commended Goldberg for the initiative which is serving as an impetus for upcoming Fuji artistes who are in dire need of support in order to actualize their goals.

The royal father noted that Goldberg is a rare brand that has carved out a niche for itself in the area of socio-cultural development of the society. As a result, he assured the visiting team that his kingdom would continue to support the brand in terms of advertising it to the people in his domain.

Part of the side attractions during the visit was renditions made by some of the finalists present. Mufutau Alani from Ibadan, Alausa Olalekan from Lagos and Saheed Ishola from Sango-Ota took turns to greet the Kabiesi in Fuji music.

Funso Ayeni, Senior Brand Manager, Regional Mainstream, Nigerian Breweries Plc, applauded the royal father for the warm reception given to the team. He promised the royal father that Goldberg would continue to explore possible ways through which the culture of the Yorubas could be given a leap.

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City People Magazine Set To Celebrate The Carpenters’ Boss, Kayode Alfred On Thursday

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Frontline celebrity journal, City People Magazine led by its publisher and renowned veteran journalist, Dr. Seye Kehinde has put all things together to make May 11, 2023, a memorable and unforgettable day for budding entrepreneur and journalist, Kayode Alfred.

The Chief Executive Officer of The Carpenters Restaurant, Kayode Alfred will be celebrated by the City People Magazine for his sterling and enterprising qualities and input as a celebrity journalist turned entrepreneur. His success story in the hospitality business is being celebrated and this will take place at ‘The Carpenters Restaurant’, located at Wemco Road, Agidingbi Ikeja, Lagos.

Speaking about the event, Seye Kehinde said: “We are celebrating Kayode Olanshile Alfred for his contribution to the hospitality business and fashion industry, as he has been doing these for years, and he has not relented in his effort.

“This is the only way to appreciate and encourage his immense contribution to the hospitality business, alongside his beloved associates and friends in a well-packaged event like this.”

The event which is packaged by City People Entertainment, promises to be entertaining and will have sensational Nigerian Juju musician Adeyinka Adeboye, popularly known as ‘Boye Best’ to entertain the guest.

Ever since Kayode Alfred launched out not long ago into the enterprising world, he has continually remained in the consciousness of the people he rendered service to.

This celebrity journalist is a self-starter; a self-driven entrepreneur with astounding diligence and sartorial depth. This is as a result of his passion and enterprising and innovative qualities in whatever he puts his mind to. Alfred has long nurtured this dream since he was in school, and this dream is now coming to reality going by the number of corporate guys and elite clientele that proudly patronized his business.

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I’m Aware Of Challenges Facing Police, My Administration Has Helped A Lot — Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has helped to alleviate the problems facing the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

The president spoke on Thursday when he received the 2021 audited report and 2023 budget proposal of the police service commission (PSC), in Abuja.

He underscored the importance of quality welfare in effective service delivery and said the federal government has made it a priority for police officers.

“I particularly note that accommodation for police officers is very critical and this administration has made the welfare of police officers, and indeed, the armed forces a top priority,”

“I know that when officers are posted on duty or assignments and they know that their families live in barracks with facilities, schools, clinics, and a conducive living environment, their morale is boosted and they would discharge their duties with courage and efficiency.

“I am pretty aware of the problems and challenges confronting the Nigeria police force and the armed forces.

“The problem is relative to time and resources and this administration has done a lot with the limitations.”

Presenting the 2021 audited report and the 2023 budget proposal to the president, Clara Ogunbiyi, acting chairman of the commission, said the PSC has ensured that ”proper and fit persons are recruited into the Nigeria Police Force”.

She added that the commission has been consistent in ensuring making sure officers are promoted at the right time while erring police officers are sanctioned as appropriate.

While expressing appreciation to the president for the prompt release of funds towards the completion of the PSC headquarters, Ogunbiyi requested that the commission’s budget be placed in the first line charge in budget allocation, as that would allow the commission to be more effective.

 

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Ooni Drags Ex-Queen Naomi’s Brother To Court Over Alleged Forgery, Criminal Conversion Of N26million

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The police in Ondo have arraigned Ogunseyi Akinfolarin, a former brother-in-law to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, before an Akure High Court for alleged forgery and criminal conversion of N26 million.

The accused is the brother to Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife.

Akinfolarin was alleged to have forged the Atibiti Faaye family’s receipt for purchasing 32 plots of land.

He was arraigned on three-count charges of forgery and criminal conversion of money.

One of the charges read: “That you, Ogunseyi Akinfolarin, fraudulently convert the sum of N26m being proceeds of the sale of plots of land belonging to Atibuti Oni at Akure, Ondo State.”

According to the prosecution, the alleged offenses were committed in September 2019.

The alleged offenses are punishable under sections 467 and 390(8)(b) of the Criminal Code Cap 37 Vol 1 Laws of Ondo State 2006.

Akinfolarin pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Prosecuting counsel DSP Osoobu Itunu told the court that the team is ready to open the case, adding that all witnesses are ready to testify.

Justice Yemi Fasanmi adjourned the case to January 9, 2023, for trial.

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