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Annual Fugar Cultural Festival Flaggs Off
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
Properties estimated in millions of naira have been destroyed following a fire incident at the popular Araromi spare parts market located at Agodi-Gate in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The fire reportedly ignited around 2 a.m. on Saturday and continues to burn, with firefighters actively working to bring it under control.
Confirming the incident to PUNCH, the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, said: “We are battling with a serious inferno at Agodi-Gate. Help us to call water tanker owners to assist us. We are still here battling with the situation.”
The origin of the fire is still unknown, and investigations are currently underway.
In a related incident, a devastating fire on Friday resulted in the tragic loss of a husband, wife, and their grandson in the Ori-Eru, Idikan area of Ibadan, affecting a two-story building at 3:46 a.m.
Earlier this week, another fire caused significant damage in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Sunday morning, destroying three shops, although the timely response of the state fire services prevented further loss by saving 13 additional shops.
Additionally, last Friday, a fire broke out at a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan during a vigil,g reportedly trapping several worshippers inside.
This incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in the Lagelu Local Government Area.
Prophetess Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the estranged queen of the Ooni of Ife, slumped while in police detention amid investigations into the tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan.
She was quickly taken to the Police Hospital in Eleyele for treatment.
According to Punch, she was brought in alongside broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, who co-hosted the ill-fated event.
A senior staff member of the police hospital confirmed the development.
“Both of them are currently at the hospital. They brought them in today. But I can’t give you further details because it is a sensitive matter and the police have barricaded the whole hospital,” the hospital worker said.
The funfair, intended for 5,000 children, saw a turnout of over 7,500, leading to a deadly rush that claimed the lives of 35 children and injured several others.
Many of the injured were taken to hospitals, where some remain under care.
The police have arrested eight people, and the Inspector General of Police has now taken charge of the investigation.
Meanwhile, Agidigbo FM, one of the organizers, has been shut down.
In response to the tragedy, the Oyo State Government has ordered stricter safety rules for public events, especially those involving children.
Governor Seyi Makinde canceled his December 25 birthday celebration to honour the victims, calling the event a painful and preventable loss.
Families of the victims and the entire community are still in shock as the probe continues.
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has offered to fulfill the bail conditions of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi.
DAILY POST recalls that on Friday, Farotimi was granted bail by an Ekiti Magistrate Court in a defamation case involving Afe Babalola.
The bail conditions require a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must own a house), surrendering his passport, and refraining from granting media interviews.
A former spokesperson for Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, Tanko Yunusa, in a statement shared on Friday via his X account, announced the decision of Mr Obi.
Yunusa said that Obi, as a proponent of the rule of law, wanted the issue resolved in a way that respects legal processes and benefits everyone involved.
“I consulted His Excellency, Peter Obi, as the leader of the Obidient Movement. As a respecter of rule of law, due process, and order, he offered to take Dele Farotimi on the bail conditions,” Yunusa stated.
He further expresssed Obi’s gratitude to all concerned in the matter.
“His concern is that the situation be resolved in the best interest of all parties and our legal system.
“He extended his sincere appreciation to all concerned,” Yunusa added.
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