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The multi -styled and fun- studded annual rich cultural festival of Fugar Clan in Etsako central local government area of Edo state, tagged the FCF ’24, begins today Friday 20 , December 2024.
Packaged with lots of fun , rich cultural aesthetics , the weeklong event boasts of the natural splendour and everlasting memories of the huge cultural endowment of this great people of the Kukuruku fame.
The FCF, which has come to stay since it debuted few years back, from 2019 till date, and with its consistency annually, was first sucessfully hosted in 2019,(the maiden edition), and then in 2020,2021,2022,2023 and now the 2024 edition, which in all is six editions, with the current and ongoing beign the 6th in the series.
The theme of the 2024 edition is : Fugar Clan: “Celebrating Our Identity of Rich Culture,Moral And Agro Value Systems”
Expectedly, every Fugar son and daugther in Nigeria,Diaspora, wherever, look towards every December year ending, and this has invariably made the last month of the year the official month and period of the annual cultural fiesta.
In truth, the Fugar cultural festival has become the epitome of celebration of love and unity of the Fugar people, and it showcases lots of fun, culture, bonding and camaraderie with football competion amongst youths of the 17 villages, picnics and tourists visitation to historical sites.
This year’s visitation comes unique with a visit for the first time to Okho’zibo, Oziko and the Giant’ Footprint which brings to the fore the avalanche of Fugar’s rich cultural heritage and ascenstral history.
There’s a camp fire nite which has been modified with a better and large venue and additional programme that will keep fugarians and tourists spellbound and funfilled.
The Face of Fugar 2024 beauty paegent will add color to this year’s cultural show with beautiful maidens with fantastic cat -walks displaying beauty and brain in this year’s Miss Fugar Beauty Contest.
In the 2024 edition proudly showcased by the Barrister Solomon Itsede’s led commiittee, ably supported by the FPU national body , supritended by the indefatigable President General,Barrister Richard Anethekhai, there is really nothing to add, except your presence and a filled Dollar- Naira wallet to feel our menu, drinks in rich cultural cuisines
The event officially commenced today with the visitation to the Anwu of Avhianwu/elders and Traditional Rulers for prayers to kick-start the festival.
The afternoon Session began with a Juma’at Service at Etsako Central Mosque, Fugar.
Other activities lined up in the weeklong event, include: Day 2 SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER, 2024
Evening Session:
Football Match Competition Final Day – Venue: John Akhagbemhe Akhigbe Event Centre, Fugar.
Time: 4:00pm
DAY THREE (3): SUNDAY 22 OF DECEMBER
*Morning Session*
Church Service: St. Theresa Catholic Church, Fugar – Time:9:00am
*Afternoon Session*
Day 1: Picnic/Visit to Tourist Sites (Okho’zibo) –
Take off point: Fugar City Center.
Time: 3:30pm
DAY: FOUR (4) MONDAY 23 DECEMBER, 2024
*Morning session*
Day 2: Picnic/Visit to Tourist Sites (Oziko & Giant Footprint) –
Take off point: Fugar City Center.
Time: 9:00am
DAY FIVE (5): TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 2024
*Morning Session*
5 Km Tourist Trek/ Street Party Carnival: (A tour around all Village Squares Showcasing their Cultural Displays, Performances and Handicrafts Exhibitions)
Take off point: Fugar City Center
Time: 8:00am.
*Evening Session*
Campfire night: (features, Agha Oba (folktales), Traditional Wrestling Match Competition, FPU Branches, Youth, Adults Dance Competitions respectively. Comedy, Fun Fare and lots more.
Venue: Usagbe Primary School, Fugar.
Time: 9:00pm
DAY SIX (6): WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER, 2024
Free/Private and Families Visiting Day and Bonding of Fugarians with Relations and Loved Ones.
DAY SEVEN (7): THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER, 2024
*Afternoon Session*
Social Evening at Food Court – Venue: Fugar City Center, Time: 4:30pm
*Evening Session*
Miss Fugar Beauty Pageant Competition – Venue: Philopet Continental Hotel, Fugar, Time: 7:30pm
DAY EIGHT (8): FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER, 2024
*GRAND FINALE:*
Venue: John Akhagbemhe Akhigbe Event Centre, Fugar.
Cultural Festival/ Formalities – Time: 12:00pm
i. Parades by Branches
ii. Parades by Villages.
iii. Fundraising/Lunching for FCF 2024 Community Projects.
iv. The Official Unveiling of “The Queen”, Miss Fugar City.
v. Closing Formalities.
Please join us in Fugar My Home, Our Pride….. Dec 20-27 -2024
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ekiti State Office, on Thursday announced the extension of the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) has been extended from Friday, 12th June to Sunday, 14th June 2026.
The was contained in a statement by the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi in Ado Ekiti
The statement read: “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ekiti State Office, wishes to inform all registered voters in the State that the ongoing collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) has been extended from Friday, 12th June to Sunday, 14th June 2026
“The extension is intended to provide an additional opportunity for eligible voters who are yet to collect their PVCs to do so before the Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 20th June 2026.
“Collection of PVCs will continue at the designated Local Government Area Offices of the Commission during official hours. Voters are advised to collect their PVCs personally, as collection by proxy will not be permitted.
INEC urges all registered voters who have not collected their PVCs to take advantage of this extension, as the PVC remains the only means of identification for voting on Election Day.
“The Commission remains committed to ensuring that every eligible voter is given the opportunity to participate in the electoral process.”
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was calling off strikes on Iran and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran after top-level talks.
“Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have… cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening,” Trump said on his Truth Social network.
“Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly,” he added.
Iran Warns Of ‘Endless Quagmire’
Iran had warned Washington on Thursday that it risked wading into an “endless quagmire” of war and soaring energy prices, after Trump vowed to launch a new round of airstrikes and to seize an island oil terminal.
Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with the Americans, parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued his stark warning after the two sides exchanged overnight fire and Trump threatened that US forces would hit “VERY HARD TONIGHT”.
“Wrong strategies and impulsive decisions will reset the entire board for the worse, explode energy infrastructure and markets and create an endless quagmire that you will be stuck in for years,” Ghalibaf said.
The war, which began on February 28 with a wave of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, was paused under an April truce, but efforts to hammer out a permanent end to the fighting have since stalled.
US forces have also, since the ceasefire, hit radar arrays and disabled Iranian ships, and Tehran has maintained a chokehold on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
“At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela,” Trump said, in a post on his own social media platform, referring to a Gulf island that hosts Iran’s biggest oil export terminal.
General Ali Abdollahi, head of the Iranian military’s central headquarters, warned that “if the United States once again seeks to carry out attacks against heroic Iran, it would receive a harsher response than before, and the flames of war, in addition to creating insecurity in the region, will become more widespread and far-reaching”.
The conflict has destabilised oil and gas prices, fuelling inflation and fears of recession in many economies.
On Thursday, the World Bank lowered its global growth forecast to its lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic, predicting it would drop to 2.5 percent in 2026, from 2.9 percent last year.
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Hon. Dr. Olotu Akpodiete JP, who’s vying for the Ughelli North, South and Udu Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, has sent his congratulations to Rt. Hon. Frederick Agbedi. Agbedi’s new role as Minority Leader was announced today during plenary by Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.
Dr. Akpodiete said Agbedi’s emergence shows the trust and confidence his colleagues have in him. He described the new Minority Leader as dependable, strong-willed, and a politician of principle who acts on conviction rather than convenience.
Rt. Hon. Agbedi represents Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency in Bayelsa State. Before this appointment, he led the PDP Caucus in the House and also served as Bayelsa PDP chairman. He remains a committed PDP member and believes the party has a vital role as a strong opposition.
Akpodiete said he’s confident Agbedi will use his experience, competence and character to serve the House, the legislature, and Nigerians well.
Signed:
Hon. Dr. Olotu Akpodiete JP
House of Representatives Candidate Hopeful
Ughelli North, South and Udu Federal Constituency
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