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Chief John Femi Ogunrinde Celebrates 80th Birthday in Grand Style in Ilorin

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August 15, 2026

The family, friends, associates and well-wishers of Chief John Femi Ogunrinde are today celebrating a remarkable milestone as the respected traditional figure clocks 80 years.

The grand celebration is being held at M and M Event Center in Ilorin, Kwara State, bringing together loved ones and members of the wider community to honour eight decades of life, service and impact.

Chief Ogunrinde, who is known by the traditional title Olowa of Owarọ, Oko Irese Land, has over the years remained a respected figure within his community and among those who know him.

Turning 80 represents more than simply reaching another birthday. It is a celebration of a life journey spanning eight decades, marked by experiences, relationships, family values and contributions to society.

The occasion provides an opportunity for those close to the celebrant to reflect on his journey and appreciate the role he has played in the lives of family members, friends and associates.

The Ogunrinde family has described the occasion as a special moment to celebrate their patriarch and express gratitude for his life and the legacy he continues to build.

As guests gather in Ilorin for the celebration, the atmosphere is expected to be filled with tributes, prayers, music and warm wishes for the octogenarian.

The 80th birthday celebration is therefore not only a personal milestone for Chief John Femi Ogunrinde but also an occasion for the people around him to celebrate the memories, values and relationships that have defined his remarkable journey.

Family, friends and well-wishers have continued to extend their birthday greetings to the celebrant, wishing him continued strength, peace, fulfilment and many more years of good health.

Happy 80th birthday to Chief John Femi Ogunrinde.

Entertainment

40yr-old Joel Oyatoye Emerges as The New Oloro of Oro Kingdom.

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2 years ago

October 26, 2024

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His Royal Highness, Oba Joel Oyatoye, born on January 27, 1984, to the family of Late Prince Titus Oyatoye Titiloye of the Olufayo Ruling House of Aafin-Oro, Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State.

The Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye as the new Oloro of Oro.
The new monarch is a 2nd Class Monarch in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar Bata, the presentation of Staff of Office to come up Sunday, 27th October, 2024.
His Royal Highness, Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye is a renowned Cultural Ambassador and Business Consultant.

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Is Love Without Billing Possible In Southern Nigeria? —Reno Omokri

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2 years ago

March 4, 2024

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I can understand why Moses Bliss married a Ghanaian. I have been to Ghana, and their women tend to be easier to relate with than many Southern Nigerian women. In fact, is love without billing still possible in Southern Nigeria? In our part of the world, ‘He is loving’ means ‘He is spending’. When you tell many Southern Nigerian girls, ‘I love you’, they hear, ‘You owe me’. Especially those with Industrial Money Obtainer culture. If you marry the Industrial Money Obtainers, I pity you. The billing will become industrial. You will look after her and her entire family. No capping. And better not expect gratitude. In their eyes, you are doing your duty.

If Nigeria had visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more countries, there would be an epidemic of unmarried women in Nigeria. Because when Southern Nigerian men travel within Africa and outside Africa and encounter beautiful women who are not money conscious, they quickly lose their appetite for Nigerian women. Already, Nigerian men are considered a catch by South African and Kenyan women.

We urgently need a cultural reorientation amongst our women. Especially in Southern Nigeria. The monetisation of relationships in Southern Nigeria is just too suffocating. I am well-traveled, and I am yet to see the level of commercialisation of romance I have seen in Southern Nigeria. I call it as I see it!