Chairman, House @WorksCommittee. Aare Onibon Olubadan of Ibadanland. Best Selling Author, How To Sell To Nigerians. Founder, @NairaBET and @IbadanUnited
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Introducing My Football Club, Ibadan United FC.
I’ve always loved the game of football. As you all know, I’m a die-hard fan of Shooting Stars, a club I have supported for over 40 years, right from when I was a kid.
It’s a club I even sponsored for a few years at one point.
However, I’ve always wanted to own my own football club. But I didn’t want to have a club in Ibadan that would play against Shooting Stars.
About five years ago, my friend, @biolakazeem and I came up with the idea of establishing one in Lekki, Lagos, where I have a home and where the head office of my businesses is located.
So, we formed Lekki United and competed in the NLO, the third tier of the Nigerian football league.
After about two years, European scouts started noticing some of our players and began approaching us about collaborations which includes taking them abroad.
That was when it dawned on me.
My people in Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, my people in Ibadan, and indeed Oyo State in general, should be the ones benefiting from this opportunity.
That was when I decided to rebrand the club and move it to Ibadan.
The issue of playing against Shooting Stars should not be a problem. In fact, we can even help Shooting Stars. The club can serve as a pipeline for talent to the Oluyole Warriors and to clubs abroad. More importantly, it is a pathway to help talented footballers in my constituency and across Oyo State realise their dreams.
So, here we are.
Ibadan United Football Club is here. We play in the 3rd Tier of Nigerian Football, the NLO
We will make history together.
Akin Alabi
Hon. Akin Alabi
Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency
Ajia Olubadan of Ibadanland
Jose. Still managing at the very top almost 10 years after United fans said he was washed but today, we are stuck with and applauded Carrick because he looked teary and waved to the fans. We better go get Conte.
After our visit to Christ Apostolic Church, Agbala Itura, we proceeded to Agbala Gabriel Church, Egbeda, Ibadan, alongside Senator Sharafadeen Alli.
We received prayers for God’s favour, guidance and protection as we approach the forthcoming elections.
Today, I joined Senator Sharafadeen Alli for Sunday service at Christ Apostolic Church, Agbala Itura, Ibadan. We offered thanksgiving to God for our success in the primary elections and sought God’s divine guidance, protection and blessings as we prepare for the forthcoming general elections.
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🇳🇬 🇹🇷 | Just In
The Nigerian Air Force has just announced the acquisition of 12x TUSAŞ Aksungur UCAVs from Turkey.
With a 24m wingspan, a payload capacity exceeding 750 kg and endurance of up to 50 hours, this huge drone can conduct day and night surveillance, gather intelligence and carry out precision strikes with guided munitions.
Nigeria will join operators including Turkey, Kyrgyzstan and, here in Africa, Chad, Angola and Niger.
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It was nice to have shared this journey with you. Kaduna was massive. It took me almost 1 hour to get into the venue because of the massive crowd.
Gov. Uba Sani delivered.
I left Ibadan at 4 a.m. to catch a 6:30 a.m. flight to Abuja, followed by a road trip to Kaduna to witness President Bola Tinubu’s campaign flag-off rally. Although these pictures clearly show how tired I was, I am very happy I made it. Kaduna turned up for the Jagaban!
Yesterday, I was in Ipetumodu, Osun State, to join the family and loved ones in celebrating the life of Evangelist Gabriel Ayodeji Olubiyi, who passed on at the age of 83.
I pray that Almighty God grants his soul eternal rest and gives the family the strength and comfort to bear this loss.
May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
Oloye Akin Alabi
Aare Onibon Olubadan of Ibadanland
Yesterday, I was at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Sen.) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, to support my dear brother, Oloye Adenrele Lekan Salami, as he was promoted from Ajia Balogun to Bada Balogun of Ibadanland.
He was among the distinguished chiefs on the Balogun line who received promotions yesterday.
Other chiefs promoted were:
Chief Lateef Adetokunbo Akintola – From Aare Ago Balogun to Ayingun Balogun.
Chief Nureni Adebayo Akanbi – From Lagunna Balogun to Aare Ago Balogun.
Chief Kayode Afolabi Kadelu – From Oota Balogun to Lagunna Balogun.
Chief Adegboyegba Taofeek Adegoke – From Aare Egbe Omo Balogun to Oota Balogun.
Chief Monsur Abiola Olatunji Arulogun – From Gbonka Balogun to Aare Egbe Omo Balogun.
Chief Taiwo Ige Akande Odunlami – From Aare Onibon Balogun to Gbonka Balogun.
Chief Remi Babalola Ogidi – From Bada Balogun to Aare Onibon Balogun.
Chief Adewale Abass Kadri – From Jagun Balogun to Ajia Balogun.
I congratulate my dear brother, Oloye Adenrele Lekan Salami, and all the other newly promoted chiefs on this significant milestone in their traditional leadership journeys.
Congratulations to all the promoted chiefs.
Ibadan a gbe wa o!
Oloye Akin Alabi
Aare Onibon Olubadan of Ibadanland
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