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Tinubu congratulates Ibrahim Shema on 68th birthday

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1 year ago

September 22, 2025

Tinubu congratulates Ibrahim Shema at 68, praising his legacy of discipline, patriotism, and contributions to infrastructure and education in Katsina State

Tinubu praises Ibrahim Shema as the former Governor of Katsina State marks his 68th birthday, describing him as a statesman with an enduring legacy of financial discipline and visionary leadership.

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In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu hailed Shema’s two-term tenure (2007–2015) as a period marked by significant human and infrastructural development.

“President Tinubu joins family and friends to celebrate the visionary leader, whose legacy of statesmanship and financial discipline remains a reference in the country,” the statement read.

He commended Shema’s patriotism and contributions across sectors in Katsina, including the establishment of new secondary schools, girl-child primary institutions, Almajiri model schools, ICT centres, and a 250-bed specialist hospital.

The President acknowledged Shema’s role in raising governance standards and applauded his continued service to the nation as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency.

Tinubu concluded by praying that Almighty God grant the former governor many more years of good health and service to the nation.

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Born in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State on 22 September 1957, Ibrahim Shema remains a respected figure in Nigerian politics and public service.

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

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6 days ago

November 2, 2026

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Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.