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Abeokuta, the Capital of Ogun State was agog as the Chairman, Federal House of Representatives’ Committee on Rural Development at the 8th Assembly, Hon (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu, was installed as the Maiyegun Ijeun Egba and Lisa-Aje of Egbaland. Adebutu was installed as the Maiyegun of Ijeun at Ijeun Town Hall, Oke Ijeun, Abeokuta, where Ijeun Chiefs and other dignitaries were present. His wife, Yeye Adenike Adebutu, was also conferred with the title of Yeye Mayegun of Ijeun Egba and Erelu Lisa Aje of Egbaland. In his speech, the Balogun of Ijeun, Chief Akanbi Kushimo, said Honourable (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu is…

Virtual experiences were few and far between for most people before 2020. It seemed like only those deeply rooted in the tech industry would appreciate them. However, as social distancing measures necessitated more virtual experiences than physical ones, they became demystified for most people around the world. As a result, a large number of virtual events sprung up. Among these myriads of events, a few of them stood out in their various circles. Annual events that audiences had come to look forward to were especially affected, as their 2020 editions were at risk of being either postponed or canceled altogether.…

Every year, The Experience has us all looking forward to the month of December as it is the one gospel concert in the world that brings together humans from various corners of the planet to converge in a night-long spirit filled atmosphere of songs of praise, worship and adoration unto God. The musical performances of the gospel concert have always been breathtaking, it is the most anticipated and lengthiest aspect of the concert. From the soulful genuine songs of worship rendered to the jubilant vibrant shouts of praise that exclude all sorts of joyous demonstrations never seen before. All thanks…

The gospel music circuit is a rather intriguing one. For a long time, the Christian community believed that only a certain type of song was appropriate when reverencing God. Over the years and even more so now, the evolution of gospel music is apparent. Gospel music has become so enlivened that it now outperforms a lot of music from the regular music industry. It also gets a lot of appreciation from the world music landscape. There are a few key drivers that continue to play a pivotal role in the development, exhibition, and celebration of gospel music. 2 (two) of…

ASABA- A 32 year old man, Joseph Ifia was yesterday paraded by the Delta Police Command after being arrested in possession of human parts at Egborode community, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. Having decried the high level of criminality, Delta State, Commissioner of Police, Hafiz Inuwa noted that the Command has intensified its efforts in providing adequate security of residents of the state. The Police Boss revealed that the suspect was apprehended by Police operatives in Egborode with human skull and bones the suspect exhumed from a burial ground in the community. While speaking to Daily Independent, the Indigene…

Celebrated international gospel musician, Don Moen will headline the 15th Edition of the mega gospel concert, The Experience scheduled to hold on Friday December 11, 2020 from 9pm. The multiple award winning musician, behind several renowned hit songs, including ‘God Will Make a Way’, will be joined by accomplished performers and renowned gospel ministers, Nathaniel Bassey, Travis Greene and other great artistes. This year’s edition which will hold on Friday, December 11, 2020 will hold exclusively online. It will also be the first time that it will be held as a global festival that will be live streamed on YouTube,…

The Experience, an annual musical event which usually holds in Lagos and attracts people of different tribes and religion has come to stay and in 15 years, has grown in leaps and bound to become one of the world’s largest gospel concerts. This year’s edition will take place on Friday, 11th December 2020 exclusively in a virtual format. The outbreak of Covid-19 early in 2020 had disrupted a lot of physical gatherings. Social distancing which was one of the measures that would flatten the curve and limit the spread of the pandemic would lead to the closing of borders, prohibition…

Members of the Southwest Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and Ogun State Chapter of the party have expressed their solidarity with Hon. (Dr) Ladi Adebutu on his installation as the Lisa-Aje of Egbaland. Party faithfuls from all the twenty Local Governments in Ogun State gathered at the PDP Secretariat, Abeokuta to identify with a man they considered fit for the title given his pedigree in human capital and business development. The Southwest PDP was represented by Chief Eddy Olafeso, Southwest Vice Chairman and the Secretary, Revd. Bunmi Jenyo among others. Eddy Olafeso, while speaking, regarded Hon Adebutu as a man who…

The Chairman, Ladi Adebutu Development Organisation, LADO, and the Chairman, Federal House of Representatives’ Committee on Rural Development at the 8th Assembly, Hon. (Dr.) Oladipupo Adebutu has begun his traditional rites towards his installation as the Lisa-Aje of Egbaland by the Alake of Egbaland, HRM Oba (Dr) Aremu Adedotun Gbadebo (Okukenu IV) at his Ake Palace in Abeokuta. The traditional rites held on December 10, 2020, was performed in addition to royal blessings by the Paramount Ruler of Egbaland. Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu also promised that he would not relent in his economic, social and human capacity building as he has…

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