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30/08/2025

OAUTHC MANAGEMENT VISITS OGUNSUA OF MODAKEKE, SOLICITS ROYAL SUPPORT FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
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The Chief Medical Director of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Prof. John Okeniyi, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, led members of the hospital’s management team on a courtesy visit to the palace of the Ogunsua of Modakeke, His Royal Majesty, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola.

The visit, originally scheduled earlier but rescheduled due to the Governor’s prior engagement at the palace, was aimed at seeking the monarch’s blessings and support as the hospital prepares for its golden jubilee celebrations.

In his address, Prof. Okeniyi introduced key members of the management team and reiterated OAUTHC’s commitment to sustaining excellence in patient care and medical training. He noted that despite prevailing challenges, the teaching hospital had continued to record remarkable milestones, including the management of complex health conditions, advancements in cancer care, and the grooming of top professionals through its schools of nursing and health information.

The CMD formally unveiled commemorative kits for the anniversary and disclosed that the hospital’s 50th anniversary would be celebrated over the course of a year. He assured the Ogunsua that the anniversary committee would work closely with the palace and the Modakeke community to ensure the celebrations further drive the growth of the institution, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and service delivery.

In his response, Oba Toriola expressed appreciation to the hospital’s management for its resilience and consistent service to humanity. The monarch recalled testimonies of patients who had been successfully treated at OAUTHC, affirming that such dedication continues to build public confidence in the institution.

The Ogunsua prayed for the management team, urging them to remain diligent, build enduring legacies, and leave footprints that would be remembered for generations. He further pledged his support for the anniversary celebrations and assured the delegation that the palace would work with the hospital to explore areas of collaboration beneficial to both the community and the health institution.

The monarch also highlighted Modakeke’s annual cultural celebrations, including the Akoraye Day, which attract indigenes from across Nigeria and the diaspora. He suggested that such platforms could be harnessed to further promote partnership and visibility for OAUTHC’s work.

28/08/2025

AKORAYE DAY COMMITTEE CALLS FOR BIDS ON 2025 CELEBRATION BROCHURE
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The Planning Committee for the forthcoming Akoraye Day Celebration 2025 has officially announced a call for bids from reputable indigenous printers for the production of its official 276-page programme and brochure.

According to the Committee, the project will cover design adaptation and layout, high-quality colour printing, binding and finishing, as well as timely delivery to meet the event’s schedule.

Interested bidders are expected to demonstrate capacity through evidence of similar large-scale printing jobs previously executed, alongside a comprehensive company profile, a proposed delivery timeline, and a detailed cost breakdown inclusive of all taxes and charges.

The Committee further stated that soft copies of all bids should be submitted via email to [email protected] with the subject line “BID FOR 2025 AKORAYE DAY BROCHURE”, while hard copies will be assessed at the designated screening venue.

The deadline for submission is Friday, 5th September, 2025, after which late entries will not be entertained.

For further enquiries, prospective bidders may contact Prof. Ayotunde Titilayo, Chairman of the Programme/Brochure Subcommittee, on 08023292667, or Com. Mayowa Oyelade, Secretary of the Subcommittee, on 08032463809.

The notice was formally signed by Min. John Oyebanji (Prince), Chairman of the Media, Publicity & Digital Strategy Subcommittee, who emphasized the importance of partnering with experienced indigenous printers to ensure excellence in the forthcoming celebration.

The 2025 Akoraye Day Celebration promises to be a landmark event, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Modakeke and the enduring legacy of its people.

28/08/2025

MODAKEKE MOURNS THE PASSING OF HIGH CHIEF GBADAMOSI
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The ancient town of Modakeke has lost another revered leader. High Chief Gbadamosi, the Ekefa Balogun of Modakeke, passed away on Wednesday and will be laid to rest today, Thursday, at 4:00 PM, according to a statement issued by the Gbadamosi Family of Omololu Onile-Aran Compound, obtained by Inside Modakeke News.

High Chief Gbadamosi was widely regarded as a titan of his time, a custodian of culture, tradition, and native intelligence. His passing marks a colossal loss not only to his family but to the entire Modakeke community.

17/08/2025

AKORAYE DAY 2025: GRAND FINALE HOLDS DECEMBER 13
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The Organizing Committee of the 2025 Akoraye Day Celebration wishes to inform the general public that the Grand Finale of this year’s event will take place on Saturday, 13th December, 2025.

Speaking on behalf of the committee, the Chairman of Media, Publicity and Digital Strategy, Min. John Oyebanji (Prince), described the Grand Finale as the peak of the celebration, where indigenes, residents, and friends of Modakeke will converge to celebrate culture, unity, and progress.

The public is cordially invited to be part of this historic occasion.

16/08/2025

AKORAYE DAY CELEBRATION: BRAND DESIGN CONTEST ANNOUNCED
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Preparations for the much-anticipated 40th Akoraye Day Celebration have begun, and the planning committee has unveiled a Brand Design Contest aimed at engaging the creative talents of Modakeke sons and daughters.

The call is specifically directed at indigenous and Modakeke-based graphic and brand designers, with the goal of creating a distinct visual identity for this year's historic celebration.

Participants are required to design a logo, e-flier, 16x9 design, and optional mockups or related designs for the Akoraye Day Celebration. Each submission must also include a brief explanation of the concept behind the design. Entries should be sent to [email protected].

The deadline for submissions is Monday, 25th August, 2025, at 11:59PM (WAT).

The winning design will receive a rewarding cash prize (amount undisclosed) along with strong recommendations for future design opportunities.

Only indigenes of Modakeke or those currently residing in the town are eligible. The e-flier and 16x9 designs must carry the following text:

“Modakeke Progressive Union (MPU) invites the general public to the 40th Akoraye Day Celebration and Fundraising of the ₦1 Billion Community Development Fund. Activities include Symposium, Cultural Heritage Display, Academic Competitions, Sports Competition, Talent Hunt, Walk to Live, and more. Grand Finale Date: To be announced. For more information, contact 07064775835, 08033798688, 08034528080, 08034899113. Akoraye a gbe wa o…”

Speaking on behalf of the planning committee, Prince John Oyebanji, Chairman of Media, Publicity, and Digital Strategy, emphasized the importance of community involvement in shaping the image of the celebration.

“This contest is not just about design; it is about identity. It is about telling the Modakeke story visually and projecting our collective pride to the world,” he noted.

Organizers have encouraged designers to be innovative while reflecting the cultural essence and aspirations of Modakeke in their entries.

16/08/2025

HISTORIC LEAP FOR MODAKEKE AS ADELEKE, OGUNSUA FLAG OFF AFRICA’S FIRST AI UNIVERSITY.
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In a groundbreaking stride for education and technology, Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola, yesterday laid the foundation stone for Curators University, Africa’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) University, to be sited in Modakeke, Osun State.

The institution, billed to become a continental hub for innovation, will specialize in pioneering disciplines including Machine Learning & AI Specialization, Data Analytics & Database Administration, 3D Printing & Polymer Science, Arbitration & Conflict Resolution, Computer Hardware Engineering, among others.

Representing the Governor, the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Dipo Eluwole, described the project as a milestone that aligns with Adeleke’s five-point agenda to strengthen education, drive youth empowerment, and position Osun as a technology-driven economy.

Founder of the university, Olusola Amusan, stressed the critical role of public-private partnerships in reshaping Nigeria’s education sector. He urged government and stakeholders to support such innovative ventures to equip young Nigerians with skills for the future of work.

According to the planning committee, Curators University aims to emerge as a global center of excellence in AI and innovation, empowering the youth, creating jobs, and stimulating economic growth across Africa.

31/07/2025

TINUBU EXTENDS TENURE OF MODAKEKE-BORN CUSTOMS BOSS, BASHIR ADEWALE ADENIYI
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR. The tenure, originally set to expire on August 31, 2025, will now run until August 31, 2026.

This extension, according to a State House press release signed by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, is aimed at allowing Mr. Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete key initiatives critical to the Tinubu administration’s trade and economic agenda.

Among the major projects cited are the modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service, the implementation of the National Single Window Project to streamline cross-border trade, and the full ex*****on of Nigeria’s commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocol.

President Tinubu lauded Mr. Adeniyi’s “steadfast leadership and commitment to service,” expressing confidence that the extension would further position the NCS to fulfil its core mandates of trade facilitation, revenue generation, and effective border security.

Mr. Adeniyi was appointed Comptroller-General of Customs in June 2023, and under his watch, the service has recorded significant strides in digital transformation, anti-smuggling operations, and trade facilitation reforms.

The extension is seen as a strategic move to sustain policy continuity and ensure that the reform momentum within the customs service is not disrupted.

29/07/2025

LET THE DRUMS ROLL AGAIN: OAU TODAY HONOURS MODAKEKE ICON, ALHAJI (DR.) MURTADA ADEYEMI ADENIJI

By Inside Modakeke | July 29, 2025

In a moment of pride for the ancient town of Modakeke, one of her distinguished sons, Alhaji Murtada Adeyemi Adeniji, Chairman and CEO of Starlink Global Ltd, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Academic and Research Excellence Practice Award for 2025.

The award, now in its third edition, is part of OAU’s Annual Academic and Research Excellence Practice Celebration, a platform designed to spotlight excellence, impact, and distinction among alumni of the institution.

Though limited to graduates of OAU, the award is highly competitive. Previous recipients include eminent personalities such as Professor Anthony Olusegun Adegbulugbe (Ondo) in the first edition and Professor Yusuff Olaolu Ali (SAN) (Ifetedo) in the second. This year, following a rigorous selection process and unanimous decision by the award committee, Alhaji Adeniji emerged as the most deserving honouree, thanks to his outstanding contributions to the academic, research, and entrepreneurial landscape both within and beyond Nigeria.

Described by many as a visionary, philanthropist, and silent achiever, Alhaji Adeniji’s recognition is a resounding testament to his decades of commitment to excellence and societal development. His company, Starlink Global Ltd, is widely acknowledged for its innovation and employment-generating strides in the commodities and agribusiness sectors.

The news of his selection has sparked celebration among the Modakeke community, with indigenes both home and abroad expressing pride and solidarity. The Modakeke Progressive Union (MPU), in a statement earlier released, called on all Modakeke sons and daughters to show their support by attending the grand award event.

“Let us prove to the whole world that our candidate is the best choice for the award. This is another colourful feather added to Modakeke’s cap,” the MPU said.

The award ceremony is scheduled to hold today Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the iconic Oduduwa Hall, within the campus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

As Modakeke prepares to roll out the drums in honour of one of its finest, the air is thick with jubilation and community pride. Indeed, Akoraye has proven once again that it breeds giants.

28/07/2025

OGUNSUA PALACE DENIES ALLEGATIONS BY OBAWALE, LABELS THEM FRIVOLOUS AND MALICIOUS.
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The Ogunsua Palace of Modakeke has strongly refuted allegations made by one Mr. Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale, who styles himself as Oba Adeyinka Adeshina Obawale, the Oluoje of Ojenpetu, describing his claims as “fabricated, frivolous and unfounded.”

In a press release made available to INSIDE MODAKEKE on Sunday, July 27, and signed by Chief Kola Olabisi on behalf of the Ogunsua Palace Media Committee, the palace categorically denied any involvement of the Ogunsua of Modakeke, HRM Oba Joseph Olu Toriola Ajibise Ogo I, in any alleged attempt on Obawale’s life or attacks against his supporters.

The palace condemned what it called a “blatant lie” and accused Obawale, who reportedly relocated from Gadumo in Kogi State, of attempting to malign the person and character of the Ogunsua. “Kabiyesi Toriola is knowledgeable, well connected, and acutely aware that it is criminal for anyone, irrespective of status, to take the law into their hands,” the statement read.

The palace noted that it would not have responded to what it called a “self-orchestrated falsehood” but for the concern that “a lie persistently repeated might be taken for the truth by those who lack access to the facts.”

Further questioning Obawale’s legitimacy, the palace referred to him as a "self-styled monarch" and dismissed his claims of discrimination against Fulani residents as "a blatant lie from the pit of hell." The press release emphasized that Modakeke has long been a hospitable home to all Nigerians, regardless of ethnicity, but maintains a firm stance against “enemies of peace.”

According to the statement, the Ogunsua remains committed to supporting local, state, and federal efforts to secure lasting peace in the region and will not allow the community to become a haven for criminal elements. “If anyone thinks our Kabiyesi would fold his hands while his community is turned into a refuge or training ground for bandits, cattle rustlers, kidnappers, armed robbers, etc., such a person is mistaken,” the palace declared.

In conclusion, the Ogunsua Palace revealed that legal action is being prepared against Obawale, describing him as “an unscrupulous individual whose mission is to malign” the monarch’s character. The palace also appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the DSS, and the National Security Adviser to investigate the matter and ensure justice prevails.

20/07/2025

FIRST BANK MODAKEKE RETURNS TO FULL OPERATIONS, CALLS FOR INCREASED PATRONAGE
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The Modakeke community has received a welcome development as First Bank Nigeria Ltd, Modakeke Branch, resumes full banking operations, marking a significant boost for local commerce and financial inclusion in the town.

Contemporarily, Modakeke has only had two commercial banks serving its large population and business ecosystem, Wema Bank, which operates full-scale services, and First Bank, which had functioned previously as a Quick Service Point. Despite a daily estimated transaction volume of over one billion naira, many financial transactions have been handled outside of these institutions due to service limitations, particularly on the part of First Bank.

In response to consistent advocacy from stakeholders within the town and with renewed strategic commitment, First Bank has now restored full banking services to its Modakeke branch.

Speaking on the development, Mr. Faleti, the Branch Manager, confirmed that the bank is now fully equipped to handle a wide range of customer needs and services. These include 24-hour ATM cash withdrawal, ATM card issuance, Cash deposits and withdrawals, Complaint resolution, Cheque deposits and requests, Individual and corporate account opening, Investment advisory and services (Fixed Deposits, Treasury Bills, etc.), Local and international money transfer services, and Other essential banking functions.

The bank’s operating hours are 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

In a public appeal, Professor Idowu Ola, the National Secretary of the Modakeke Progressive Union (MPU), emphasized the importance of community support for the newly restored branch.

“It took a lot of lobbying and collective effort to get First Bank to situate a branch in Modakeke. Now that it is back in full action, we must not let that effort go to waste. Every Modakeke businessman and woman is encouraged to channel their banking activities through the branch to increase its turnover and ensure sustainability,” he stated.

The renewed operations are expected to significantly ease banking stress for residents, reduce reliance on distant banking locations, and foster economic growth by encouraging localized financial transactions.

With this restoration, Modakeke’s financial landscape takes a positive step forward, signaling a new era of accessibility and commercial empowerment.

04/07/2025

MODAKEKE EGUNGUN FESTIVAL 2025 SET TO COMMENCE JULY 28
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The annual Modakeke Egungun Festival is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 28, 2025, bringing with it a vibrant display of cultural heritage, ancestral reverence, and community celebration.

As part of the festivities, the first Market-Sweeping Day (Igbaja), a significant traditional rite, will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025. This symbolic event marks a spiritual cleansing of the community and serves as a prelude to the grand masquerade displays.

Residents and visitors alike are gearing up for what promises to be another colourful and memorable celebration in the ancient town of Modakeke.

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01/07/2025

MODAKEKE-BORN PROF. MUFUTAU ATAYESE APPOINTED PIONEER VICE CHANCELLOR OF FUADSI.

Pays Courtesy Visit to Minister Oyetola
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Professor Mufutau Atayese, a native of Modakeke, has been appointed as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI).

Prior to his appointment, Prof. Atayese served as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, where he distinguished himself in academic leadership and institutional development.

In a move to strengthen institutional ties and foster strategic collaboration, the management team of FUADSI, led by Prof. Atayese, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola, at his office.

The visit aimed to formally introduce the University’s leadership to the Honourable Minister and explore potential areas of partnership and support. During the meeting, the University team expressed deep appreciation for the Minister’s steadfast support and advocacy, which were instrumental in the establishment of the institution.

Prof. Atayese commended the Honourable Minister for his unwavering commitment to the advancement of education in Nigeria, particularly his pivotal role in the creation of FUADSI.

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