…Passes vote of confidence in Aregbesola’s administration The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington has applauded the State Government of Osun for its Social Investment Programmes, saying that is the major reason everybody is coming to Osun to learn about her programmes. Mr. Symington declared this today when he paid a courtesy visit to governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola at the Bola Ige House, Abere, Osogbo, the Osun State Capital. The Ambassador who was accompanied on the trip by the US Consul-General, Mr. John Bray; Deputy Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Frank Sellin and Assistant…
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A section of women at Igbona Market in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun state, on Thursday, staged a peaceful demonstration to protest against the ultimatum given by the Osun state government over the use of weighting scale known as ‘Osuwon Omoluabi’. The less than 100 women under the aegis of Igbona Market Women Petty Traders Association, closed their shops and stormed the Government Secretariat, Abere armed with their measuring bowls. Recall that in a bit to standardize trade activities in the state, the state government of Osun had introduced weighting scale and encouraged all market in the state to…
A 57-year-old Beninese, Abduo Rachidatuo, was on Thursday charged before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, over alleged impersonation and disobedience to a court order. Rachidatuo, who is a businesswoman, is standing trial on a three-count charge of breach of peace, contempt of court and impersonation. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the three-count and was granted N500,000 bail. The Prosecutor, Insp. Steven Molo, told the court that the accused committed the alleged offeces between July 2015 and June 21, at Abule-Egba area of Lagos. He said that the accused falsely presented herself to be a Nigeria citizen by…
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed a video footage making the rounds on social media about one of its officers using a Point-of-Sale machine popularly known as POS to extort a commercial motorcyclist. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, on Wednesday said it was necessary to address the situation so as to clarify the account of how the incident in question was reported on various social media platforms. He disclosed that the video, which drew the attention of well-meaning Nigerians, saw a police officer, attached to the Makinde Police Division, allegedly using a POS to extort a…
Truth be told! The Osun Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has described as total falsehood the reasons put forward by Otunba Ademola Adeleke for his withdrawal from the primary election for the Senatorial ticket for the Osun West district conducted on Wednesday by the party. In a statement by the Publicity Secretary of Osun APC, Barr. Kunle Oyatomi, the party said the purported withdrawal and resignation by Adeleke, was purely a reconsideration as well as an admission of his apparent weakness to confront a tough challenger with substantial grassroots backing. Adeleke had alleged that he withdrew from the APC…
A witnessed, Prince Saka Adegboye, 80, during the cross examination at the ongoing sitting of Osun State Commission of Inquiry into the Chieftaincy Matter of ancient town Awo, headed by Honourable Justice Abdulrasaq Abdulkareem, declared that one Late Mr. Jogunade was an accused person who shoot former Alawo of Awo, Oba Adediji Ajani while contesting to become the monarch of the town and as a result of this criminal act, led Jogunade to be banned from the ancient town. There was melodrama on Wednesday before Justice Abdulkareem’s Commission of Inquiry when Prince Adegboye also disclosed that Jogunade was never a…
…promises to take foundation to greater heights The newly appointed Ogun State Coordinator of Omoilu Foundation, Mr. ‘Leke Shittu today took over the mantle of leadership, with a promise to help the Foundation achieve its goals. He spoke at the foundation’s headquarters in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State when the immediate past State Coordinator of the Foundation, Otunba ‘Niyi Osoba, handed over to him the instruments of office. Speaking at the occasion, Shittu promised to be transparent in discharging his duties, adding that he would operate in line with the cardinal objectives of the Senator Buruji Kashamu-led Omoilu Foundation. He said he…
Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), HE Toyin Ojora-Saraki and the WBFA global team participated in the 11th Biennial U.S-Africa Business Summit organised by Corporate Council on Africa in Washington DC on Friday 16 June. Mrs. Saraki was invited to speak at the panel discussion: “Africa Rising: Expanding Social Impact on The Continent.” At the panel discussion, Mrs. Saraki remarked: “Before tackling tertiary and secondary problems, we must build strong foundations at the primary level and invest in primary healthcare and primary education.” Mrs. Saraki continued: “I believe that the social impact investment of the century will be in…
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The Nigeria Youth 4 Peace Initiative (NY4PI) has vehemently berated a call demanding absolute withdrawer of Igbos from the region by clusters of ethnic associations claiming affiliation with the Northern enclave. The organisation describes the declaration as a breach of peaceful coexistence. NY4PI, a youth organization working on conflict prevention and peacebuilding in Nigeria, warned that in the “interest of peace”, creating hatred and tribal divisions within Nigeria under the garb of fighting for regional interest as represented in the “Kaduna Declaration” is a disservice to the unity of Nigeria. Speaking in Ibadan at a brief discussion on Promoting Sustainable…
Men of the Lagos state Police Command have arrested a 45-year-old man, Lucien Tosume suspected to be a ritualist, for possessing a human skull. Tosume was arrested on June 4 2017 following an intelligence report in Iraye village, Sagamu local government area of Ogun state. According to ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, the suspect who specializes in the sale of human skull, was accosted by police officers who disguised as buyers. Upon negotiation, the suspect agreed to sell a skull for N150,000 but the officers convinced him to sell it for N81,000 which he agreed to. The…
As Monday marking the another commemoration of annulment of June 12, 1993 Presidential election, which was generally believed to be won by the business mogul, Late Bashorun MKO Abiola, a human rights activist and Executive Chairman, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice(CHRSJ), Comrade Adeniyi,Alimi Sulaiman has urged President Muhammadu Buhari led-Federal Government to recognize the late winner of the election as former President of the country, maintaining that Late Abiola, his wife,Kudirat and other martyr laid down their lives for the enthronement of current democratic experiment in the land. He also maintained that non-recognition of Chief Abiola since the…
Today marks the second year anniversary of the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly. Fortunately, Senator Buruji Kashamu (Ogun East Senatorial District) was one of the 109 Senators inaugurated on the 9th of June, 2015. Exactly one year ago, an account of his first one year in office, which included several developmental projects and initiatives, was rendered. In the last 365 days, he has continued on the path of selfless service, effective representation and philanthropy as shall be seen presently. Irrespective of whatever the naysayers may want to say, there are visible achievements – collectively and individually – that the…
A former governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the 2015 polls in Rivers State, Prince Tonye Princewill who recently moved to All Progressive Congress (APC) has named his 10-Member Transition Committee, plus Chairman. In a statement issued today, Mr. Princewill listed the names of the following as the Chairman and members of the Transition Committee. Barr. Ken Saronwiyo – Chair Members: 1. Dagogo Emmanuel – Sec. (Phalga) 2. Dr. Mrs. Edith Nwele – (Obio Akpor) 3. Tubobanimi Cotterel – (Asalga) 4. Tamunotonye Lily – (Phalga) 5. Gift Chinedu Awor – (Onelga) 6. Benson Keanya – (Gokhana) 7. Godspower Omeranma…
“Amaechi believes in transparency and accountability. He was the first governor in this country to begin a Stewardship Account. He was the first governor to publicly say to people, this is what we have received, this is what we have spent; this is where we have spent it. He was the first governor in this country to take over the payment of primary school teachers, which is a local government function. Rivers State under Amaechi was the first state to have its own Procurement Act. The World Bank not only commended, but asked other states to go and see the…
We the people of the Region of the Niger Delta (Rondel), represented by members of Rondel Solidarity Movement (RSM) – a newly born aggressive but non-violent umbrella body for all intellectuals, groups and associations in the Niger Delta Region, having lived together in the past as a loose federation under the Benin Empire and the great Ijaw and other kingdoms, desirous of searching for our own country since northerners in Nigeria have decided to evacuate southerners from ‘their Nigeria’ – we today, 07.06.2017 wish to announce the fusion of our various groups into one strong and united non self seeking…
The Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun community were yet to come to the term on the remanding of few of its senior officials in Federal Maximum Prison Ilesa since a month ago over an alleged diversion of N.3billion public funds approved for the construction of Amphitheatre (Lecture Theatre) and other valuable projects in the institution It was like child play when the Osun state-based Civil Societies Coalition for the Emancipation of Osun state (CSCEOS), in a petition dated Monday 21 March, 2016 and signed by its Chairman, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman of which was forwarded to the acting Executive…
Now that summer is here, many families will be gearing up to go on holiday for a week or two. Even those that are not going away will be eager to spend some time out in the garden or enjoying days out. While summer is a wonderful time to be outdoors, one thing you do have to be mindful of is the potentially harmful UV rays from the sun. This can have a serious effect on adults, which is why it is important to protect ourselves. However, the effects on children can be even more severe, as they are more…
A community leader, Alhaji Moshood Adeshina, of Elere Onigbedu village in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, has become the the latest beneficiary of the Senator Buruji Kashamu-inspired Omoilu Foundation empowerment programme when he was presented with a Mercedes-Benz C240 on Wednesday. It was a moment of unspeakable joy for Alhaji Moshood as he rushed into enter into the car to feel its comfort. Speaking after collecting the car keys, Alhaji Moshood described Senator Kashamu as a friend of the masses and a giver who does not expect reward from anybody. According to him, Kashamu is generous and honourable,…