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Shock Move: Oyo Government Abruptly Postpones Much-Anticipated Adire Carnival!
The Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, has announced the postponement of the Adire Carnival and Exhibition initially slated for Friday, June 20, 2025.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This development was made public in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, on behalf of the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun.
According to Olatunbosun, the decision to postpone the event was made to ensure the carnival and exhibition meet global standards, run seamlessly, and deliver the enriching cultural experience anticipated by both residents and guests. He assured that a new date will be announced soon, with all stakeholders and the general public duly informed.
Reaffirming the Makinde administration’s dedication to preserving and promoting culture and tourism, Olatunbosun emphasized that these sectors are key pillars in the Omituntun 2.0 Roadmap for Sustainable Development. He noted that tourism plays a significant role in economic growth, employment generation, and increasing internally generated revenue.
Highlighting the administration’s achievements, he listed several successful events hosted by the state, such as the World Twins Festival, World Egungun Festival, World Tourism Day, Iyake International Festival, Oyo State International Tourism Summit, and the Aso-Ofi Festival. These events, he said, have enhanced the local economy, empowered communities, and attracted national and international attention.
Particularly, the Aso-Ofi Festival has inspired a state-backed policy encouraging civil and public servants to adopt Aso-Ofi in their dress code—reviving indigenous textile production and reinforcing Oyo’s image as the “Manchester of Indigenous Textile Production.”
The Adire Carnival and Exhibition, organised in partnership with BIZRAIT and Adire Odua, was envisioned to further showcase indigenous textile artistry. However, in pursuit of excellence and cultural pride, the government has opted to delay the event to ensure its success.
The Commissioner expressed gratitude to all partners, participants, and the public for their patience and continued support, assuring that the upcoming rescheduled event will be even more impactful.
A faction of the Labour Party (LP) led by the Nenadi Usman Caretaker Committee has suspended 26 members loyal to the Julius Abure-led faction.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Factional Labour Party South-West Vice Chairman, Abayomi Arabambi, has insisted that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will never be allowed to return to the Labour Party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Arabambi said attempts by the Nenadi Usman-led faction to reintegrate Obi would fail, stressing that the party’s leadership has taken a final position on the matter.
He made the statement during an interview on News Central, saying the decision followed internal consultations involving key figures such as the Julius Abure-led leadership and Abia State Governor Alex Otti.
According to him, the party has also resolved to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Arabambi further blamed Obi and his supporters for contributing to Labour Party’s internal challenges during the 2023 elections, alleging organizational failures during the polls.
He maintained that Obi’s return to the party is completely off the table, insisting that the issue is already settled within the party’s leadership structure.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it is part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Thursday, NNPP National Secretary Ogini Olaposi said the party is not affiliated with the ADC and has no plans to join or merge with the coalition.
He clarified that the involvement of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and members of the Kwankwasiya Movement in ADC activities does not represent the NNPP as a political party.
Olaposi also claimed that only a minority of Kwankwasiya supporters followed Kwankwaso, insisting that many of them have since joined the APC.
He further accused Atiku of misinformation, stressing that NNPP remains an independent political party focused on contesting elections on its own platform.
According to him, any previous association with the Kwankwasiya Movement ended after the 2023 general elections, adding that Kwankwaso and some associates had already been expelled from the party.
The NNPP maintained that it respects other political parties but has no interest in joining the ADC coalition.
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