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Culture and styles from the Ojude Oba festival 2024

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Photo Credit: Instagram (theniyifagbemi) The Ojude Oba 2024

The Ojude Oba holds great importance among the Yoruba people, especially within the Ijebu community of Ogun State in Southwest Nigeria. Annually held two days after Eid-El-Kabir, the Ojude Oba festival in Ijebuland, Southwest Nigeria, celebrates unity, heritage, and tradition. Revitalized and globalized under the guidance of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, the festival includes vibrant parades, traditional dances, and homage from over 100 age-grade groups (Regberegbes) to the Awujale.

           

The 2024 edition, themed “OJUDE OBA: Unity and Harmony, Our Gifts,” highlights its focus on communal harmony and cultural pride. Distinguished guests at the upcoming festival include Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and the Minister of Culture, Art, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa.


 

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FAAN Reassures Nigerians Amid Ebola Concerns

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It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.

Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.

FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.


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JAMB Releases Withheld Results of 279 Students

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It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.

It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.

JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”


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Goodluck Jonathan Reportedly Linked to 2027 Presidential Race

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It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.

It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.

This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.

However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.


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