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Five Star Music Releases Statement On Skiibii's "Death"

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<b>LAGOS, NIGERIA - Five Star Music has released an official statement on fast rising singer Skiibii’s rumoured death which sparked controversy earlier Friday.</b></div>
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In the early hours of Friday, news filtered on different online platforms and top radio stations that the budding talent and 5 Star Music's signed act, Skiibii Mayana, collapsed and reportedly died in the label's newly rented apartment in Omole Phase II, Berger, Lagos.</div>
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In a Press Statement released yesterday, Five Star Music confirms that "Skiibii collapsed, admitted" and added that he was "recovering in hospital".</div>
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We the entire Five Star Music received with great shock the news of the demise of our artiste in the person of Abbey Toyyib Elias a.k.a Skiibii. </div>
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The wide spread rumor of Skiibii being dead that shook the airwaves and social media platforms this morning is confirmed false. The 22 year old talented musician signed to Five Star Music is fine and alive. Given that he had a minor health issue this morning, He collapsed and was rushed by his brother & his friends to a nearby hospital from where he was taken to a more equipped hospital by the intervention of the CEO of Five Star Group for further treatment. </div>
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Skiibii is currently recuperating at a private hospital, Please disregard negative information hitherto passed. Death is not something to play with. Kcee and Five Star Manager, Soso Soberekon, are currently in Europe on a tour. </div>
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On his suppose demise as confirmed by Five Star Music or the label's manager - At best, it was a miscommunication. The official social media accounts for future updates on every thing as regards the label, artistes and music are: @sososoberekon @iam_KCEE, @iam_emoney1 @iamMrSongz @Skiibii and @FiveStarMusicNG (on Instagram).  </div>
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Thank you for your concern and support.</div>
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Five Star Music Releases Statement On Skiibii's "Death"

LAGOS, NIGERIA - Five Star Music has released an official statement on fast rising singer Skiibii’s rumoured death which sparked controv...

Singer Skiibii Comes Under Fire From Fans For "Faking His Own Death"

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<b>The true state of <i>Five Star </i>singer, Skiibii, has been revealed but fans are not taking it cool at all with the singer and its management for pulling such a stunt just to promote his music.</b></div>
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See some of his fans reactions below:</div>
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Fool faked his death just to promote his new single. Five star music and their lack of creativity. No wonder KCee dresses like traffic light. Shame on the Sky whatever and management of Fivestar music. Even with this stunt, VIC O, is still more popular than him.Do good music and your music will project you to Nigerians, Kiss Daniel didn’t fake his death to be known. You must RIP SKIIBII. Five star music are full of shit, that was how Harrysong claimed he was a product of incest just to promote his music. </div>
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Yo if you are alive May God bless you and make you big but if this death of yours was all fashioned for promo fam you are a pus!y that means you shouldn’t be doing music if you don’t believe you got talent, that’s why some people still rate reggae ahead of Afrobeat because of people like you.</div>
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He has 0 talent, bad voice but the fool can fake his death just to promote a song </div>
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Guy I never believed you could stoop so low to pull out such a prank on Nigerians now you don’t have any fans apart from your five star group. </div>
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You just lost your career man</div>
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Dude how can you fake your death? O you just lost the love I had for you, In fact am deleting your song off my phone. </div>
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Nigga get a cab and go to hell with your music!! You are never gonna make it!</div>
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[JUST IN]: Borno Deputy Governor Dies In Yola

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<b>YOLA, NIGERIA - The Borno State Deputy Governor, Zannah Umar Mustapha, has died of cardiac arrest in Yola, Adamawa State.</b> </div>
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Report says the Deputy Governor died in his sleep at a Government House guest room in the Adamawa State capital early this morning.</div>
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He had gone to Yola represent Borno State government at a convocation ceremony at Moddibo Adama University in Yola.</div>
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The State Governor, Kashim Shettima, confimed Mr. Mustafa's death to newsmen.</div>
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[JUST IN]: Borno Deputy Governor Dies In Yola

YOLA, NIGERIA - The Borno State Deputy Governor, Zannah Umar Mustapha, has died of cardiac arrest in Yola, Adamawa State. Report ...

[VIDEO]: See What Happens When A Living 65-Year-Old Man Sees Own Obituary Posters In Edo

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<b>EDO, NIGERIA - 65 year old Clifford Osawaru, said he got the shock of his life when friends alerted him to posters announcing his death and funeral arrangements, which were pasted on some streets in Okunmwun Community, Ovia North East LGA of Edo State yesterday. </b></div>
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The man who said he was hale and hearty wondered why anyone would print his obituary.</div>
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"When I am alive, they said I am dead. This is not wife at all", he said referring to the names printed on the poster</div>
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He said he had served the community for over 20 years and didn't deserve to be treated this way. He called on security agencies to look into the matter.</div>
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[VIDEO]: See What Happens When A Living 65-Year-Old Man Sees Own Obituary Posters In Edo

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[PHOTOS]: VP Osinbajo Leads Dignitaries To Ooni Sijuwade's Funeral

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<b>ILE-IFE, NIGERIA - Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday led other dignitaries to Ile-Ife, Osun State, for the burial of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade.</b></div>
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Other public officials attending the monarch's funeral are: Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, and his Ondo State counterpart, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko.</div>
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They were present at the interdenominational service held at Enuwa Square in front of the Ooni's palace.</div>
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The event was also attended by several traditional rulers and chiefs.</div>
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In his sermon, the Bishop of Ife Diocese of Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Oluranti Odubogun, said despite his wealth, the revered monarch died at "the appointed time".</div>
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The bishop, who was represented by Very Rev. Olusola Akanbi, said Oba Sijuwade brought fame and popularity to his domain.</div>
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He said the monarch's demise demonstrated that every man will die irrespective of their status.</div>
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Osinbajo in his speech said the Ooni lived an exemplary life.</div>
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[PHOTOS]: VP Osinbajo Leads Dignitaries To Ooni Sijuwade's Funeral

ILE-IFE, NIGERIA - Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday led other dignitaries to Ile-Ife, Osun State, for the burial of the Ooni of I...

Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II - The End Of An Era

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<b>The remains of the late <i>Ooni of Ife</i>, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, will be interred today. But, his legacies will linger for a long time. The Nation's Group Political Editor Emmanuel Oladesu examines the reign of the colourful monarch.</b></div>
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Today marks the end of an era in Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba. The ancient town will be united in mourning and celebration of the passage of the Oonirisa Adimula, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II. The body of the Arole Oduduwa will be interred in the <i>Tombs of Owooni,</i> amid the chanting of the cognomen of his ancestors, and to the admiration of the gods. Only few traditional wise men will witness the funeral, which will be shrouded in secrecy. They will include some chiefs, selected symbols of sacred societies, custodians of traditions and other ancient fathers of secrets.</div>
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Traditionally, it is also a historic moment in Yorubaland. The Ooni is the keeper of the Household of Oduduwa, the progenitor. Thus, the attention of monarchs in Oyo, Oke-Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Ijebu, Remo, Ikale, Ilaje, Ekiti, Akoko, Ijesa, Egba, Igbomina/Ebolo, Awori, Sabe and Popo will focus on Ife, their<i> orirun </i>(roots) and symbol of racial unity.</div>
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Historically, all Oonis were colourful. Before they ascended the throne, they were perceived as first class princes. Apart from Oduduwa, the founder of the race, others who have made impact when they reigned as <i>Owoni </i>included Oranmiyan Akinorun, the founder of Oyo Empire; Obalufon Alayemore, who left Ile-Ife to establish Efon Kingdom; Geesi, Ayikiti, who ascended the throne, based on the support of Are Ona Kankanfo Latoosa Asubiaro; Oba Derinola Ologbenla, who was ruler of Oke-Igbo before becoming the Ooni; Oba Abewela, who was attacked by Oyo rebels; Oba Adelekan Olubuse Eriogun, who re-assembled the dispersed people of Ile-Ife and fortified the town against onslaught by Modakeke; and Oba Ademiluyi Ajagunlaforikan, who brought the people of Modakeke back to Ife to boost the population of the kingdom so that he could earn a fatter allowance from colonial masters.</div>
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However, the last two Oonis, Alayeluwa Adesoji Taniadewo Aderemi and Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II, raised the prestige of the throne in the post-colonial era. During the colonial era, the colonial masters, led by Governor David Cameron, were fond of Aderemi because he was educated. During a conversation with Governor Donald, he told Aderemi that a time would come when political elite would displace traditional rulers, adding that the revered institution might be relegated to the background. Responding, Oba Aderemi said the possibility could not be ruled out. But, he added that, when the time would come, his children would be part of the ruling elite. It was an understatement. Aderemi produced lawyers, judges, commissioners, and a Head of service, Mrs. Tejumade Alakija.  Today, his grandson, Jide Omoworare, who was born by his tenth child, is a senator.</div>
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Aderemi became Ooni in 1930. According to historians, his coronation was a turning point in Yorubaland. Before then, he had already made name in the colonial service and private business. He was the first educated Ooni. He served as a member of the Colonial Legislative Council and later, the House of Representatives, where he became a minister. When the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo became the Premier of the defunct Western Region, Aderemi became the Governor.</div>
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Okunade Sijuwade was the grandson of Oba Adelekan Olubuse I. He was born around the period of Aderemi’s coronation. From infancy, he had the royal mark and many townspeople perceived him as a future king. Everything about him was royalty. His mettle of speech, his walking style, mode of conversation, dressing and choice of friends cast him in the mould of a rare prince with a special royal taste.</div>
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According to his colleagues at the Baptist Grammar School, Abeokuta and Oduduwa College, Sijuwade was always conscious of his royal background. At Ife, he was fond of dressing like a king, with his peers hailing him as Kabiyesi. While in Abeokuta as a student, he earned the respect from tutors and students. He once told his principal, the highly respected Cannon Ransom-Kuti, that he was the future Ooni of Ife. After ascertaining his claim, the foremost educationist admonished him to always be of good behaviour because only an <i>Omoluabi </i>could command the admiration of his subjects and survive on the prestigious throne.</div>
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Before going abroad for further studies, Sijuwade had exhibited the traits of a man of the future. He was hardworking. When he returned, he worked as a Sales Manager in Leventies Motors. He made good money and invested. He loved life and led it to the fullest. It was during his glorious career that he invited the eminent Benin chief, Gabriel Igbinedion, to join the business group. Both remained as friends till he joined his ancestors. At Ife, Sijuwade became a household name. He was a charismatic figure. As social functions, his presence was always electrifying. Prominent musicians, including Evangelist Ebenezer Fabiyi Obey, waxed records eulogising his magnetic personality and business prowess.</div>
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Reflecting on his business career, Sijuwade said that, at a point, he was not nursing the ambition to become a monarch reign again.  Having re-located to London, he faced his business squarely. But, Oba Aderemi passed on in 1980 at a ripe age of 98 years.  The late sage, Awolowo, the Odole of Ife, broke the news to the prince and urged him to return home. In December 1980, Sijuwade fulfilled his destiny.</div>
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Awo was full of nostalgia. The cornerstone of his administration in the old Western Region was the traditional institution. Five royal fathers were at the forefront of his struggle for political relevance. They were the Ooni Aderemi; the Olowo of Owo, the late Oba Olateru-Olagbegi; the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, the late Oba Anirare Aladesanmi; the Odemo of Isara, the late Oba Samuel Akinsanya; and the Saki of Arigidi, Oba Olanipekun. During the formation of the <i>Egbe Omo Oduduwa,</i> which later became the Action Group (AG), Oba Aderemi was the patron. The first meeting of the party was hosted by Oba Olateru-Olagbegi in Owo. The Alaafin of Oyo, the late Oba Adeniran Adeyemi, was a fanatical supporter of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC). In that capacity, he and the AG Vice President, Chief Bode Thomas, the Balogun of Oyo, clashed. Although Saki Arigidi and Olowo later abandoned Awo during the AG crisis when the late Chief Ladoke Akintola rebelled, Ooni’s support for the AG continued to give the party an edge.</div>
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Thus, when the curtains were drawn on Aderemi’s reign, progressive forces supported Sijuwade’s bid for the throne. Sijuwade was very close to Awo. He had worked in The Nigerian Tribune owned by the eminent politician. In the late sixties, Bola Ige, the activist-lawyer, was the AG National Publicity Secretary. When the stool of Ooni was declared vacant, he had become the governor of Oyo State and the consenting authority. Since Sijuwade was backed by Awo and his wife, Hannah, the coast was clear for him to ascend the throne. On the day of his coronation, it was evident that he was a crowd puller. The Staff of Office was presented to him by Ige, amid applause by his leader, Awo. It is ironical that, many years later, the cap of the Cicero of Esa-Oke was seized from him and hung on a tree at the same palace by hoodlums allegedly instigated by political foes.</div>
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After his coronation, Sijuwade’s first duty was to pay visits to his brother Obas in the Southwest states. Later, he made HID Awolowo the Yeyeoba of Ile-Ife and later, Yeye Oodua of Ile-Ife. Following Awo’s demise, he also made Chief GOK Ajayi (SAN), the Odole of Ife.</div>
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Oba Sijuwade endowed the stool with honour, dignity and visibility. He was rich. Thus, through sheer philanthropy, he warmed himself to many indigenes. The monarch was also highly respected by the government. Before he ascended the throne, he had courted many eminent Yoruba.</div>
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Oba Sijuwade had a unique dress code. In the gathering of royal fathers, he was always the cynosure of all eyes. He was sociable. He was versed in Yoruba history. He was also humorous. During a television programme, the moderator asked from the Kabiyesi whether he was good in bed. The Ooni was unperturbed. He replied: “Do you have a mother? Bring her and you will know.”</div>
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However, reminiscent of his grandfather’s reign, crisis soon broke out in his kingdom. According to Rev. Samuel Johnson, Oba Adelekan Olubuse had succeeded in wiping away any trace of Modakeke from Ile-Ife. In his book, <i>The History of Yoruba,</i> he wrote: “Thus, it came to pass that, on 27th day of March, 1909, twenty-three years after the imposition of the Treaty, the town (Modakeke) was broken up. Those of them who were descended from Owu removed to their ancestral homes to Owu Ipole, between Ife and Ijebu; others to Gbangan, some to Odunabon, others to Ede; the bulk of the people, however, with Ogunsua or Bale of Modakeke removed to a place called Odekomu, somewhere midway between Ede, Ife and the Ijesas, about ten miles from Ife, just beyond the River Sasa, which after the war was made the boundary of Ife territory.</div>
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“Adelekan seems to have been raised up for the purpose of breaking up Modakeke, for he commenced his hostilities against the town soon after he was raised to the stool of the Owoni, and he died the year after the breaking up of the town. They drove us twice from our home”, he used to say, “and we must see that they are driven permanently from theirs.”</div>
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But, Modakeke regained their lost land at Ife. The two monarchs, Ademiluyi, who invited them back to increase the population of his kingdom, and Aderemi, who married Segilola from Modakeke, struck a peace deal with them.</div>
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To many people, the resumption of hostilities between Ife and Modakeke, barely a year after Sijuwade became the Ooni, was unnecessary. A hundred years of communal relationship and inter-marriages should have erased the memory of strife and rancour. Time should have become the healer of wounds. The deaths and destruction of property were avoidable. According to historians, crisis broke out when Ife leaders attempted to rename Modakeke as “Isale Ife.” To Modakeke, an identity crisis was imminent. Thus, the Ogunsua and his kinsmen perceived it as another liberation war. The losses on both sides were lamentable. Many Yoruba obas, whose crown were from Ife, agonised over the fate of the cradle.  Even, when Ogunsua Adedoyin later prostrated for Ooni Sijuwade, the acrimony did not end. To restore peace, the military government had to create a separate local government for Modakeke. It was in recognition of the indisputable fact that the agitation for autonomy and preservation of identity are the anthems of the millennium.</div>
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The hand of the military was also heavy on the deceased Ooni. When he travelled to Israel along with the Emir of Kano, the late Alhaji Ado Ibrahim, he incurred the wrath of the government. His passport was seized, based on the order from above. But, he was kingly in his response to the embarrassment. When he was restricted to his ageless palace for six months, he refused to sign the restriction letter. Instead, he asked a chief to sign on his behalf. He also bore the vicissitudes with understanding and philosophical calmness. Reflecting on his ordeal, Oba Sijuwade alleged that a prominent monarch and a deceased business mogul, who was honorary chief of Oyo lied to the military government that he travelled abroad to import arms to fight the government.</div>
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When Oba Aderemi was alive, other Yoruba monarchs looked up to him for leadership and direction. But, when Sijuwade succeeded him, there was a curious personality assertion. Thus, crisis broke out between the Ooni and other monarchs - the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran; and the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade - over the chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Thus, the leadership of Ooni from time immemorial became a subject of dispute. But, following the creation of Osun State by the military government, the crisis was resolved. The Ooni became the Permanent President. The chairmanship is being rotated among other first class obas.</div>
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Oba Sijuwade wanted the best for Ile-Ife. He urged the Federal Government to consider Ife for the capital of Osun State. In fact, townspeople were full of eagerness. There were speculations that the Ooni was planning to ride round the town on a white horse, if his dream came to reality. But, Ife lost its bid for the capital. The Federal Government preferred Osogbo. To compensate the Iku Baba Yeye, a local government with its headquarter at Enuowa (the palace of Ooni) was created.</div>
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Also, Ooni Sijuwade’s agitation for Oduduwa State failed to see the light of the day. He had proposed that Ife and its environs, Ijesaland and parts of Ekiti, particularly Efon-Alaaye, should be part of the proposed state. The Ooni was particularly fond of Efon Kingdom. In fact, according to legend, at any public function, the Alaayemore, being the younger brother of Ooni, must sit on the Ooni’s lap for some seconds as a mark of reunion and assurance of an unbroken brotherly affection. It was tradition.</div>
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When Oba Aderemi was on throne, there was no acrimony between him and Alaafin Adeyemi II. Oba Sijuwade even claimed that he was among the people that were instrumental to the ascension of the Alaafin to the throne. He said he agreed to support him, based on a request by his friend, Chief Ashamu. But, when Sijuwade became the Ooni, they parted ways. They were both locked in a media war over claims and counter-claims of superiority. Oba Adeyemi described himself as the descendants of eminent Alaafins who were overlords in the days of the Oyo Empire. Oba Sijuwade said he was not excited by that relic of history, saying that the empire had ceased to exist. But, Alaafin Adeyemi II delved into history, emerging with documents to buttress his claims that the colonial masters were dealing with the Alaafins as the Oba of Yoruba in the early days of colonialism.</div>
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Few years ago, the Ooni responded to the quest of some community heads in his domain for upgrading into obaship.  When he upgraded them, his authority was not questioned.</div>
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During Oba Aderemi’s reign, there was no tension between Ife and Benin. Oba Aderemi and Oba Akenzua related well as brothers. In fact, when Aderemi was the governor, Akenzua was the President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, with Ewi Aladesanmi as the Vice President. But, Oba Sijuwade and Omo N’oba Uku Akpolokpolo, Ereduwa, had a reason to clash.</div>
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According to scholars of history, Oranmiyan, the son of Oduduwa and founder of Oyo Empire, had influence on Benin monarchy. But, the Benin monarch disputed the historical claim that Oranmiyan’s children ruled Benin Kingdom. Oba Sijuwade cried foul, saying that history was being distorted. He said even Oba Akenzua acknowledged his Ile-Ife and Yoruba connection. He explained that, up to the 1930s, the official language at the palace of the Oba of Benin was Yoruba.</div>
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To many Yoruba, Oba Sijuwade was also controversial monarch. When traditional rulers were summoned to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by the late Head of State, the late Gen. Sani Abacha, to view video clips on the coup involving Gen. Oladipo Diya and others, reporters played a fast one on the Ooni. The military was trying to justify the trial of the alleged plotters. Oba Sijuwade was among the monarchs interviewed by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). “He (Abacha) is speaking sense,” he told the reporters. But, observers contended that it was evident that the interview was edited to suit a particular purpose. Many Yoruba frowned at the remark credited to the monarch.</div>
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Oba Sijuwade was also unable for forge unity in Yorubaland at the twilight of his life. The Southwest has been bitterly divided by the pursuit of antagonistic political interests by the sons of Oduduwa in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). When former President Goodluck Jonathan visited Ife and he was taken to a semblance of the traditional power house of Oduduwa for royal blessing, it was the last straw that broke the back of the camel. It was misinterpreted to mean that the Arole Oduduwa has abandoned political neutrality.</div>
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However, many Yoruba agree that Oba Sijuwade left indelible marks on the sands of time. He made his mark as a successful businessman, philanthropist and royal father who was held in esteem beyond Yorubaland.</div>
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Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II - The End Of An Era

The remains of the late Ooni of Ife , Oba Okunade Sijuwade, will be interred today. But, his legacies will linger for a long time. The ...

Late Ooni Sijuwade Was An Advocate Of Peaceful Co-existence - Ajimobi

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<b>IBADAN, NIGERIA - The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has described the death of Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade as the end of another era in the Yoruba history.</b></div>
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In a statement issued by the state government, Governor Ajimobi said the death of the revered monarch was very unfortunate and disheartening.</div>
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He described Oba Sijuwade as a monarch, who used his reign to ensure the unity of the Yoruba race.</div>
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Ajimobi also praised the late monarch for his commitment to the sustenance of cultural heritage in the country.</div>
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“The death of our revered monarch came to me as a rude shock. He will forever be remembered as a monarch who rewrote the history of the Yoruba race for the good.</div>
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“He was an advocate of peaceful co-existence irrespective of religious and ethnic colourations. How I wish he lived longer with us. His opinions were always sought for and could not be discountenanced by the stakeholders.</div>
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“A big vacuum has just been created by his demise,” Ajimobi lamented.</div>
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The governor, however, prayed that Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest, and the family, friends, associates and Osun state government and indeed all who knew him the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.</div>
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Late Ooni Sijuwade Was An Advocate Of Peaceful Co-existence - Ajimobi

IBADAN, NIGERIA - The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has described the death of Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade as the en...

Late Oba Sijuwade Was A Great Monarch - Amosun

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<b>ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA - Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has mourned the exit of first-class Yoruba monarch and foremost traditional ruler in Nigeria, the Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II.</b></div>
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In a press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr Taiwo Adeoluwa, the governor described the transition of the Chairman of the State of Osun Traditional Council as "lamentable, but also worthy of celebration, because his life truly ran its full course."</div>
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"Oba Sijuwade was a great monarch. He joined his ancestors at a time when his wealth of experience in all spheres of life was mostly needed to guide the younger generation," the governor said.</div>
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Amosun commiserated with the governments and people of South West, particularly the State of Osun and the traditional institutions in Nigeria on the loss of the highly revered king of Ile-Ife, the cradle and source of the Yoruba.</div>
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He urged them to take solace in the fact that the late paramount ruler led an exemplary life and "his regal footprints are endured on the sands of time."</div>
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Amosun prayed for the eternal repose of the soul of the late king.</div>
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Aregbesola Breaks Silence On Ooni As Rites Of Passage Continue

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<b>ILE-IFE, NIGERIA - Since the remains of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, arrived the palace, last Sunday, various rites of passage and rituals have been performed as part of the complex traditional processes a deity of Ooni's standing must pass through, sources close to the palace said yesterday.</b></div>
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<i>The Guardian</i> learnt that the monarch is one of 201 deities in Ife kingdom, and "since deities don't die", the Ooni, in the worldview of traditionalists, is alive until all rites and rituals pertaining to his transition are completed.</div>
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Sources said the rites of passage have reached advanced stage, while various traditional chiefs and priests are still busy with activities to enhance his seamless transition.</div>
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They noted that the rites of passage for the Ooni are not for public consumption, save initiates and members of various deities. </div>
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 A source close to the palace told the <b><a href="http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/08/ooni-rites-of-passage-continue-as-aregbesola-breaks-silence/">GUARDIAN</a></b> reporter:</div>
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If an ordinary person tells you that he knows what is going on in respect of the Ooni, who is a deity, tell that person he is a liar. </blockquote>
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By tradition, you are not expected to know because you are an <i>'ogberi'</i> (uninitiated) and because of the medium you work for, don’t join others in feeding the public what you don’t know and what is untrue. </blockquote>
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I also need to inform you that there are different stages and processes in respect of rites and rituals to be performed concerning his transition. </blockquote>
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You people must wait until words of wisdom come from the palace on the status of the Ooni. We are the custodian of culture and tradition. If we are not in a hurry over what should be done, why must you be in a hurry about an event you know little or nothing about?</blockquote>
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Another source said Ooni's body has been taken to <i>Ile Ase</i> (chamber of authority) where it is believed a transited Ooni received all the spiritual powers he used in asserting authority during his lifetime.</div>
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The house is said to be unique in the sense that all authorities acquired from gods and godesses must be re-claimed from the 'living' monarch before he is laid to rest. A public pronouncement on the monarch might be made on or before Wednesday.</div>
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Yesterday, it was learnt some interested parties were already warming up as contenders to succeed the monarch. The four ruling houses in Ile-Ife are Lafogido, Giesi, Ogboru and Osinkola.</div>
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Oba Sijuwade, who hails from the Ogboru ruling house, succeeded his predecessor, the late Ooni of Ife, Sir Adesoji Aderemi, who came from the Osinkola ruling house.</div>
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Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, meanwhile, has for the first time spoken publicly on the death of the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, since the monarch died in a London hospital on July 27.</div>
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The governor disclosed that the last SMS he received from Oba Sijuwade was touching and promised to share its content with people of the state at a future date.</div>
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Speaking at a special sitting at the Osun State House of Assembly to mark the 50th birthday of the Speaker of Osun Assembly, Hon. Najeem Salaam, the governor disclosed that he discussed the content of the message with the Ife Royal Traditional Council when he held a meeting with the chiefs, recently, in Osogbo over Ooni's issue.</div>
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Aregbesola Breaks Silence On Ooni As Rites Of Passage Continue

ILE-IFE, NIGERIA - Since the remains of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, arrived the palace, last Sunday, various rites of passag...

Ooni of Ife: Osun Assembly Condoles Aregbesola Even As Traditional Council Debunks "Death Rumour"

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<b>ILE-IFE, NIGERIA - Controversies have trailed the reported death of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade (Olubuse II) as the Royal Traditional Council (RTC) of the town, Wednesday said the paramount ruler is alive and in good state of health.</b></div>
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The RTC, which comprises of all traditional chiefs and title holders in Ile-Ife said Oba Sijuade is not only in sound state of health but added that the royal father was preparing for son's wedding holding next week Sunday in Lagos.</div>
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Also speaking, secretary Royal Traditional Council of Ife, the <i>Ladin of Ife</i>, High Chief Adetoye Odewole, said Ooni is hale and hearty and even spoke to the chiefs on phone few hours earlier.</div>
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Commenting similar in vein, Chairman of Ife Development Board, Prof. Muib Opeloye, said Ife as a town with rich tradition has its way of managing its affairs.</div>
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Opeloye maintained the royal father was preparing for his son's wedding, urging people not to panic and go about their normal daily activities.</div>
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But Osun State House of Assembly has expressed its sympathy to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, State Council of Traditional rulers and chiefs, the good people of ancient city of Ile-Ife and the immediate and extended families of the late Oba Okunade Sijwade Olubuse, the Ooni of Ife as the great King joined his ancestors.</div>
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In a statement issued by the Speaker's spokesman, Mr. Goke Butika, the parliament in a condolence message by the Speaker, Mr Najeem Salaam "expressed his regret and shock over the transition of the natural ruler to the silent land of his forebear, saying the engine room of royalty and the custody of Yoruba cosmology has just been temporarily grounded by the clog of death".</div>
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Salaam then "celebrated the life and time of the great king, Oba Sijuwade, attesting that the monarch exuded unique royalty almost equivalent of imperial culture that could not be rivaled while he called the shot on the revered stool of his fathers.</div>
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"The parliament then sent its condolence to the governor over the loss of the monarch and prayed that the Supreme Eludumare, the Cherisher of Aiye would rest the late natural father", the statement added.</div>
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Ooni of Ife: Osun Assembly Condoles Aregbesola Even As Traditional Council Debunks "Death Rumour"

ILE-IFE, NIGERIA - Controversies have trailed the reported death of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade (Olubuse II) as the Royal Trad...

Profile of Late Oba Okunade Sijuwade, The 50th Ooni of Ife

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<b>ILE-IFE, NIGERIA - Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, reportedly passed on, on Tuesday, at 85 years and seven months. He was born on January 1, 1930.</b></div>
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Unconfirmed sources said the monarch, who was said to have been flown out of the country since last Friday, died in the United Kingdom.</div>
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Most top Ife indigenes and Osun State government officials contacted by <i>The PUNCH </i>late on Tuesday kept sealed lips but some traditional rulers in the state confirmed that Sijuwade had died.</div>
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The spokesperson for the Ooni, Chief Funmilola Olorunnisola, told one of our correspondents that: "I don't have anything to tell you immediately."</div>
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One Osun traditional ruler, who asked not to be quoted, confided in one of our correspondents on the phone last night that the Ife monarch had died.</div>
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He said: "The Ooni is dead. It is true. He died about two hours ago in the UK. His two oloris (wives) – Olori Moni and Olori Odun – were with him in the UK.</div>
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"He travelled out for treatment anytime he fell ill but he couldn't make it this time. It is sad but I believe it is God's time. There was nothing anyone could do to stop it.</div>
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"Tokunbo, his eldest child, will probably leave for the UK this evening. There is nothing we can do but we take solace in the fact that he lived well. The proper announcement will be done later".</div>
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The traditional ruler's account was corroborated by another monarch, who explained that the Ooni was indeed flown out of the country five days ago in an air ambulance after he slumped.</div>
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A call to the line of the monarch was not answered.</div>
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There had been fears over the health of the first class monarch since 2013 when he was taken out of the country for medical attention for over a month.</div>
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Oba Sijuwade ascended the throne in December 1980.</div>
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Born on January 1, 1930, Sijuwade became the fiftieth ruler of the ancient kingdom of Ife, popularly referred to as the cradle and source of the Yoruba, in 1980.</div>
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Though he took the name Alayeluwa Olubuse II upon his installation, he dropped "Alayeluwa" from his name a few years back, saying that only God is fit to be called "Alayeluwa".</div>
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A former commissioner and indigene of Ife, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: "It is true. I was with him on Wednesday. Last Thursday when we held the political summit in Ife, he supported us and sent an emissary to the summit. He slumped on Thursday and was rushed to Ibadan airport from where he was flown to Lagos in an air ambulance en route to England for treatment. He became stable by Saturday. It is sad that he relapsed and passed on."</div>
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The flamboyant traditional ruler was crowned king on December 6, 1980 in a colourful ceremony attended by prominent traditional rulers like the Emir of Kano, Oba of Benin, Amayanabo of Opobo and the Olu of Warri as well as the representatives of the Queen of England.</div>
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It was gathered that the Ife traditional council and the Osun State traditional council would meet on Wednesday.</div>
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A competent source disclosed that emissaries from the two councils would visit the Governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola, to officially break the news to the governor.</div>
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Sijuwade was born to the Ogboru ruling house. The handsome king was a grandson of the Ooni Sijuwade Adelekan Olubuse I. He studied at the Abeokuta Grammar School and Oduduwa College in Ile-Ife.</div>
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He worked for three years in his father's business and later did a two-year stint with the <i>Nigerian Tribune,</i> before attending the Northampton College in the United Kingdom to study Business Management.</div>
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At the young age of 30, he became a manager in Leventis, a Greek-Nigerian conglomerate. In 1963, he became the Sales Director of the state-owned National Motors in Lagos. After spotting a business opportunity during a 1964 visit to the Soviet Union, he formed a company to distribute Soviet-built vehicles and equipment in Nigeria. This later became the nucleus of his widespread business empire. He also invested in real estate in his home town of Ile-Ife. By the time Sijuwade was crowned Ooni in 1980 he had become a wealthy man, whose fame and connection was global.</div>
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When Sijuwade became the Ooni, he inherited an ongoing dispute over supremacy between the obas of Yorubaland. In 1967 the crisis had been resolved when the late Yoruba sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, was chosen as the leader of the Yoruba. In 1976, the Governor of Oyo State, General David Jemibewon, had decreed that the Ooni of Ife would be the permanent chairman of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs. Other Obas led by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, said the position should rotate. The dispute calmed down when Osun State was carved out of Oyo State in August 1991, but still persisted. In January 2009, Sijuwade was quoted as saying that Oba Adeyemi was ruling a dead empire (the Oyo Empire, which collapsed in 1793). Adeyemi responded by citing "absurdities" in Sijuwade's statements and saying the Ooni "is not in tune with his own history".</div>
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It will be recalled that Oba Adeyemi, the Permanent Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, was conspicuously absent from a meeting of Yoruba leaders in April 2010.</div>
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In February 2009, Sijuwade helped mediate in a dispute over land ownership between the communities of Ife and Modakeke, resolved in part through the elevation of the Ogunsua of Modakeke as an Oba.</div>
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In August 2010 he mediated in the ownership dispute between Oyo and Osun states concerning Ladoke Akintola University, calling a meeting attended by Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, governor of Osun State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, governor of Oyo State and the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education which resulted in an action plan.</div>
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Profile of Late Oba Okunade Sijuwade, The 50th Ooni of Ife

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How Popular Police and EFCC Informant, Alhaji Gay Was Murdered

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<b>LAGOS, NIGERIA - A notorious homosexual who was said to have had connections with some security agencies, Razak Adetunji (aka Alhaji Gay) was on Monday assassinated in Lagos. The middle-aged man was shot dead at the Agbado Ijaiye area of Lagos. In his lifetime, he was said to be the fear of Internet fraudsters, as he reportedly tracked them down for arrest.</b></div>
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Recounting the kind of torture some encountered with Alhaji Gay, a former student leader Olusegun Dada tweeted in a series of tweets that: </div>
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Alhaji Gay's area of expertise is informing on yahoo boys and apprehending them. His mode of operation was to identify schools whose students were involved in online scams then with gun-yielding policemen, arrest them mostly at night.But instead of turn them over to the authorities for prosecution, he let them go after they must have parted with millions of naira.  </div>
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Once picked by Alhaji Gay, you have three options. Pay btw ₦500k – ₦2million, become his snitch or/(and) become his bitch. He was gay.If you make "bail" with Alhaji, every time you get paid by "your client" he gets a cut. If he has to look for you. You have to pay "bail". If you can't make bail cos you have not made it in the "business" yet, you become a snitch. Inform on your "colleagues" for Alhaji gay. So everytime one of snitch' guys "hammer", he passes the info to Alhaji who in turn arranges "arrest". If you didn't have any money to make "bail" or have any rich friends to snitch on, the man becomes the new owner of your rectum. <span style="text-align: center;"> </span></div>
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It became so bad, if you unexpectedly came into some money, yahoo or not, someone will send your number to Alhaji and he'll call you. He was so ruthless and stormed hostels in gestapo fashion arresting both yahoo boys and even innocent bystanders. The guy had no mercy. He even went as far as going after yahoo boys who fled from him to Malaysia and Dubai. No one could get away from him. </div>
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As students leaders, we petitioned the police, EFCC and everyone asking about this guy and questioning his authority to harrass students. Next day, he called our phones and started threatening everybody. Till date, no one knew how he got the numbers. We responded by declaring him <i>persona non grata</i>, declared him wanted and placed a bounty on his head. Later heard he was arrested in Ibadan following our petition and later released and resumed his activities. Last I heard of him was 9 months ago. He made a shit load of money and is now an <i>omo onile </i>in Lagos before he was assasinated today. This guy was so crazy that girlfriends were informing on their boyfriends for him. Best friends on their friends.</div>
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NFF, Super Falcons Mourn Sudden Death of Team's Media Officer

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<b>ABUJA, NIGERIA - The camp of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, is in mourning following the death on Thursday morning of the team’s Media Officer, Miss Gracious Akujobi.</b></div>
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Doctors confirmed Gracious Akujobi dead on arrival at the General Hospital, Maitama, Abuja at about 7am on Thursday after she suddenly took ill at the team's Parkview Hotel, Zone 1, Abuja.</div>
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She looked very ill and appeared to have struggled hard to open the door to her room, when some persons noticed her. The team doctor and physiotherapist and other officials moved quickly to attend to her and then rushed her to the hospital, but she died on the way.</div>
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"This is a very tragic occurrence. Gracious (Akujobi) was such an energetic, hard-working officer and her death has come as a terrible shock. Her commitment to the job was never in doubt.</div>
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"The NFF is in deep mourning with her family over this tragedy," said NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi.</div>
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A native of Owerri, Imo State, Gracious Ihunanya Akujobi was born on 26th October, 1977. She first served as Media Officer of the Super Falcons in 2011, before she was moved to the U-17 Women National Team in 2012. She was re-instated to the senior team in 2013 and was with the team at the recently concluded 7th FIFA Women's World Cup finals in Canada.</div>
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Borno Senator, Khalifa Zanna, Dies Of Cancer

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<b>One of the senators representing Borno State in the National Assembly, Khalifa Ahmed Zanna, has died.</b></div>
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Zanna (59) passed away at his residence in Abuja, Saturday afternoon after returning from a German Hospital on Thursday where he was bedridden.</div>
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The family is yet to make any official statement on his death at the moment but sources say friends and well-wishers of the deceased have been visiting the lawmaker's house to mourn with the family.</div>
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He was said to have succumbed to cancer.</div>
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Borno Senator, Khalifa Zanna, Dies Of Cancer

One of the senators representing Borno State in the National Assembly, Khalifa Ahmed Zanna, has died. Zanna (59) passed away at his...

Death Has Forgotten Me, Says 179 Years Old Indian Man

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Mahashta Mûrasi is a 179 Indian man born in Bangalore in January 6th, 1835. He has lived in Vârânasî since 1903. He worked as a cobbler in the city until 1957, when he retired at the already venerable age of 122.</div>
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Mahashta Mûrasi who claimed all his grand-children have all died for years, explained that somehow death has forgotten him and that he has lost hope to die.</div>
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Mahashta Mûrasi who claims he may be immortal now says that death may not kill him again claiming that nobody dies after 150 years.</div>
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The man’s birth certificate and identity cards all seem to confirm his version, but unfortunately no medical examination can confirm his saying for now. The last doctor Mister Mûrasi visited died in 1971, so there is little information available about his previous medical files.</div>
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Would you like to live that long?         </div>
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<b>Source: <i>India Today</i></b></div>

Death Has Forgotten Me, Says 179 Years Old Indian Man

Mahashta Mûrasi is a 179 Indian man born in Bangalore in January 6th, 1835. He has lived in Vârânasî since 1903. He worked as a cobbler...

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