Entertainment

Premier FM Celebrates Fuji Legend Barrister

By Web News 302

By Oluwakayode Banjo

In a bold move to preserve Nigeria’s indigenous music heritage, Radio Nigeria’s Premier FM Ibadan staged a vibrant Fuji music concert at Thikadol Event Center and Hotel, Oni and Sons area of Ibadan.

The concert, tagged “Barristermania 2025,” celebrated the enduring legacy of the late Fuji icon, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde “Barrister,” while providing a stage to discover and nurture emerging talents within the Fuji music industry.

Opening the event, the General Manager, Premier FM Ibadan, Mr Olusegun Ogunjobi, explained that the concert also aimed to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of Fuji music.

In his welcome address, the Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan, represented by the Deputy Director, Sports and Outside Broadcast Department, Dr Abiodun Ogidan, reaffirmed the station’s commitment to talent discovery as a means of strengthening Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

Chairman of the occasion and President, Omo Ajorosun Club, Engineer Sunday Gbenjo, applauded Radio Nigeria for sustaining the Fuji tradition and urged musicians to emulate the discipline and creativity of the late Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde “Barrister,” whose music continues to stand the test of time.

The event came alive with electrifying performances by various artistes, including Habeeb Olunde Fuji, alongside the presentation of awards to outstanding contributors in the entertainment industry.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Lifestyle

Methodist Grammar School Ibadan Old Students Hold Reunion Programme

By Web News 1888

Words were not enough for the old students of Methodist Grammar School, Ibadan, 1994 set, to express their excitement at a reunion get-together held in Ibadan.

The old students gathered at an event centre at Bodija to reunite after almost 3 decades after graduation.

Many of them, clad in blue and white t-shirts, could not hide their excitement when they saw faces of schoolmates they had not seen for years.

In separate interviews, some of the old students, Dele Ibikunle, Lola Oluyemi and Ronke Adewole appreciated God for all He had done for them in the last 28 years.

Another old student, who is the Assistant Director, Finance, Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Akin Amole said it was a thing of joy to reunite with old friends.

Chairman of the reunion committee, Mr Joseph Nwalaka, and the Vice-chairman, Mr Olukayode Oladipo said the essence of the programme was to reconnect with one another, as well as, to plan towards giving back to their school.

The reunion gathering afforded the old students the opportunity to wine and dine, as they also took time to dance to lovely tunes dished out by a disc jockey.

Oluwakayode Banjo

Lifestyle

Be loyal and conscientious in your duties – FRCN ZD Charges Staffers

By Web News 751

Loyalty is the hallmark of conscientious personnel in any organization.

The Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph made the submission during a meeting between the management of the station and In-House Unions comprising Nigeria Union Of Journalists, NUJ, Radio Television and Theatre Workers Union, RATTAWU, and the Senior Staff Association, SSA.

Mrs Joseph, who explained that the deliberation was part of the steps to position the station for better service, said dedication and diligence from all and sundry would make it attainable.

She reiterated her commitment to promoting the welfare of staff and providing necessary tools, stressing that it was incumbent on members of staff to show commitment, be diligent and proactive.

Responding, officers of the unions expressed appreciation to the management for the meeting, pointing out that the outcome would significantly help in moving operations of the station forward.

Simeon Ugbodovon