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The Special Adviser to Gov Dapo Abiodun On Political matters has reacted to a recent publication with the heading, "Gov Abiodun SA Deter International Investors From Ogun State At Isara-Aforamodi Festival — Community Youths Lament" published by one online medium, www.eagleforesight.com.ng.

According to his media team, It’s necessary to clear the air and let the people of Ogun State see the true picture of what happened at Afotamodi Day yesterday and to debunk the news going around on social media, which was published by www.eagleforesight.com.ng

The truth of the matter is that there was gun shot indeed, but it was an accidental discharge on the part of one of the careless Vigilantes attached to the event, eye witnesses said.

Mr Seyi, who was at the spot where the incident occurred said: The vigilante handled the gun unprofessionally as he was drunk and forgot to activate the safety tab in the gun he was carrying and by so doing the gun was misfired and unfortunately hit four individuals, particularly the indigenous diasporans who were seated in their tent in a ceremonial mood.

Hon Adebiyi Adeleye has nothing to do with the gun shot and nothing like hired thugs. In his entourage, was the Remo North Local Government Executive Chairman, the Executive Vice Chairman, all the LG Councilors among other important people in his entourage.

Afotamodi Day is an annual Festival, it's a day that the indigenes of Isara celebrates, rejoice, laugh, count our achievements and give thanks to Almighty God for spearing our lives, how on earth would someone like Hon Adebiyi Adeleye hire thugs to disrupt such a glorious day in Isara. An event where we have Odemo of Isara, Onipara of Ipara, Oba Of Ikenne Remo, High Chiefs, Baales, State Appointees, Government Representatives, Isara indigene in diaspora and in the presence of Isara people. Hon Adebiyi Adeleye is not a violent person, he respect and love his people.

It is evidence that the news emanated from the camp of unscrupulous elements and its already dead on arrival as the ugly incident happened in the presence of Isara people, security outfits assigned to provide security at the event.

Hon. Adebiyi Adeleye has already sent delegates to check the victims at the hospital and it was reported that the victims have been stabilized and recuperating well.

It is crucial to state very clearly that as we celebrate this day, that all persons, tribes, ethnic groups, language groups, trade groups, cultural groups, religious groups in Nigeria are dependent on one another!

Our diversity must be jealously nurtured and ruthlessly protected. We are indeed a great nation with an infectious level of hope. Once you step out of the domain of politics and look at the people, you may see so much that needs fixing, but I bet you that you will also see so much strength, so much determination and a whole lot of happiness in the eyes of our people. I believe that there is enough blame to go around all. None of our leaders can be too sanctimonious; otherwise, we could have done a lot better with ourselves. We must therefore stop the buck-passing, stop the acrimonious arguments and begin to look at things from a broader, more nationalistic perspective.

I see a great future if we embrace it together, and we must do that. It starts with forgiving each other for all we might have done or said to one another, which may have altered our minds and got us thinking perhaps our amalgamation was wrong. No, our amalgamation was proper, it gave us our diversity, it gave us a rich country in floras and faunas, heathy biodiversity, beautiful scenery, lovely mountains and incredible valleys, a vibrant cultural mix, oh our options of foods, loads of genre of authentic African music, splendid cultural festivals and a whole lot of religiosity with all the energies it exudes, oh but above all, it gave us the people, the incredible people of Nigeria, we are indeed one of the luckiest nations of the earth. Despite our worries, we handled many a pandemic in a manner that makes you wonder how did we do it, we beat the forecast of doom, and we did it with the help of God and good old Nigerian spirit.

I must call the attention of today's political leaders to the need to lower the rhetorics of division. Selecting people to manage our affairs in a democracy is no liberty to heat the polity. Perhaps, those in charge will do well to read the riot act to both southern and northern governors forums. Luckily they all have enough skeletons to help with the firm persuasion. We must not allow them to use their temporary positions and platforms to infuse unnecessary mistrust into our people. Whatever prize they hope to get is genuinely not worth the damage they are causing.

We can build a great nation that is very prosperous and at peace with itself. We need to be just, fair and equitable, and all will be well.

Prayer for the Nation
Oh mighty sovereign LORD of the universe, thank you for all you are doing and have done for us Nigerians.

Forgive our transgressions, for they are many; you are oft-forgiving.

In all ramifications, let this new year be for our nation Nigeria in the other of Isaac who sowed and reaped in the same year a hundred folds, especially in security, agriculture, wellness, peace and prosperity. Amen.

We must know on this day that we are dependent on Independence.

It is time to reset Nigeria sincerely.

Spokesman to Nigeria’s Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (1999-2007) and PDP presidential candidate (2019) has lambasted Prince Dapo Abiodun, Ogun State governor, for alleged unproductive handling of the state.

Segun Sowunmi, former PDP candidate for House of Representatives, who spoke during an interaction with members of Independent Newspapers Association of Nigeria (iNAN) , said Governor Abiodun is governing the state as though he’s a level 13 civil servant.

He said the description was not meant to disrespect civil servants in the State and elsewhere, saying the intellectual capacity deployed in the governance of the State is not more than the workload challenge of a level 13government worker.

Sowunmi posited that Abiodun’s intellectual capacity deployed in his administration is even below level 14,15 or 16, adding that he runs the State without new great ideas

Sowunmi argued that Ogun has failed to experience significant infrastructural development and improved internally generated revenue (IGR) owing to alleged poor administration by the Abiodun’s government.

“In the beginning of this administration, I was very critical of them; but when Covid-19 made all the states not to be able to work much. It was not in my interest as an Ogun indigene to demarket my state when I could not see what others are doing.

“I am disappointed that they have time to organise big burial; they have time to organise big political activities; they do not have time to organise an economic summit which we all used to; they do not have time to organize a framework to ensure that our IGR is bigger,” Atiku Spokesperson lamented.

Speaking further Segun Sowunmi frowns at the way Governor Abiodun uses the media and commissioned writers to mask the real issue, like what the State government has done to IGR and the leakages surrounding IGR of the State. He says: ” they blocked all the leakages? You know the answer yourself. All you have to do is look on the streets and see the number of people jumping up and down, cutting tickets.”

Sowunmi continues: “What have they been able to do with the local government. Have they been able to stabilize it. What are the doing about the image of the state. All the big envelope projects we need to make Ogun State attractive, they have not done anything about it. What have they done to attract good investment, and good publicity for the state.”

Sowunmi also berated the Abiodun-led government for lacking innovative ideas to develop the state.

“They have not brought any innovative ideas of theirs. Not in road construction; not in health; not in housing; not in education. They have not disrupted the economic policy in a manner that can create new energy, and new opportunity for people.
“Anytime I think of Ogun, I think of a state that can make itself like New Jersey to America. They have not taken advantage of their proximity to Lagos. What can they do to inspire the citizens; what can they do to interest you.

… As 10 students get empowerment

By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu

The maiden edition of Town & Gown Series, an initiative of Mass Communication Department Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, aimed at bringing about valuable interaction between classroom and industry has ended on a high note.

The event with theme “Exploring emerging opportunities in media and communication,” was organized in partnership with Beyond Community Care foundation (BECCAF), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded by Chief Dennis Ezebuilo, Ogbuodudu II, Igwe elect of Amanuke-Eri kingdom.

www.odogwublog.com correspondent reports that the event which was held on Thursday, 19th August, 2021 at ASUU NAU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka, saw 10 indigent students and people living with disabilities receive empowerment from the partnering NGO.

Meanwhile the Town & Gown Series event saw media experts enlighten the students on the best ways to pursue a fulfilling career, charging them to explore the emerging opportunities in the media and communication industry.

Speaking, former Managing Director of The Sun Newspapers and former Commissioner for Information and Culture, Anambra State, Chief Tony Onyima, PhD, said the place of mentorship in media profession cannot be overemphasized, as it prepares younger generation of media practitioners to surmount many challenges often faced in the practice.

Chief Onyima, who noted that social media convergence had widened the scope of media practice in recent time, added that universities must rise to the occasion and bring students nearer to the emerging realities in the new media ecosystem.

Speaking on the theme of the event, “Exploring Emerging Opportunities In Media and Communication,” the guest lecturer, Jika Attoh, urged students to develop sound writing skills to survive in the profession irrespective of the platform.

Attoh, the Executive Director, West Africa Broadcast & Media Academy, said content creation, copyright, blogging and editing are lucrative areas students could engage to earn income, instead of walking round the streets in search of scarce paid employment.

Attoh further advised the students to fact-check and verify their sources in the course of their practice to avoid libelous publications that have often been used by politicians to destroy media houses and practitioners.

Speaking, Co-Chairman of the occasion and MD/CEO of Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Chief Uche Nworah, PhD, urged the mass communication students to emulate the giant footprints of professionals who have made enormous contributions to the growth of society through practice of journalism.

Chief Nworah preached self-development as key to expertise in the job, challenging the students to take charge of their destiny by believing in themselves.

Earlier in her welcome address, the Head Department of Mass Communication, Prof Chinwe Uzochukwu, said Town & Gown Series was aimed at bringing about a valuable interface between students undergoing training in the classroom and professionals in the industry.

Prof Uzochukwu said the partnership with Beyond Community Care Foundation which made the maiden edition possible was timely as it coincided with the time when the mass communication discipline is being unbundled for better efficiency. She thanked the planning committee led by Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD, for their effort in making the event a reality.

She informed that the department will welcome future partnership from generous individuals and bodies towards sustenance of the initiative. She encouraged the students to take advantage of the event to chart a course to career greatness in the media and communication industry.

Also, the Vice- Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof Charles Esimone, lauded the Head of Department, Prof Chinwe Uzochukwu, on the initiative, and pointed out that the programme is in line with the 'Project 200' of his administration aimed at raising quality students to be active players in the industries.

Esimone, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof Joseph Ikechebelu, said 'Town and Gown,' was initiated in the institution to foster relationship between the academic community and the industry. He appealed to the students to allow the knowledge gained to yield fruits in their life even as he commended the empowerment given to less privileged students, describing it as a unique initiative by the department and called on other departments to emulate that.

Also speaking, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof Uche Nwogwugwu said the programme was an intercourse between the students and professionals where the key players of the industry orientate and mentor students on what they would face after school.

Meanwhile, founder of Beyond Community Care Foundation (BECCAF), Chief Dennis Ezebuilo, said the partnership with the department was geared towards galvanizing and training students through mentorship to have a successful career after graduation.

Chief Ezebuilo who was represented by Onuora Aninwobodo, said the organization strives to reduce poverty, enhance rural development and ensure overall development of the country through skill acquisition and sound education. He warned the students against not taking seriously the invaluable opportunity the event offered to them, as some before them did not get such opportunity. He expressed the hope that the organisation would have for more opportunities to partner with the university in future.

Panelists and other media/Communication experts who spoke at the event offered words of encouragement to the students as well as introduced to them the secrets that established them as standout figures in the media and communication industry.

Barr. Valentine Obienyem, Media Adviser to former Anambra state Governor, Mr Peter Obi, spoke on the importance of journalism, adding that its practice could be used to influence the society. He encouraged the mass communication students to build their capacities at early stage of their lives and try to be vast in different fields to have robust careers.

Former Managing Director of Champion Newspapers, Chief Emmanuel Agu, led the students through tasks of newswriting and warned them not to be distracted in their journalism career.

Chief Agu charged them to be focused in their dream of impacting lives through journalism and challenged them to subject themselves to be mentored on the rudiments of the job.

He described journalism as an influential profession and urged students to influence their immediate environments through the practice. He called on them to be versatile such that they know little about everything.

Also Speaking, Kasie Abone, a marketing analyst at ThisDay newspaper urged the students, especially potential female journalists among them, to remain focused in pursuit of their career goals. She spoke of the opportunities of wide travels one gets in the profession if one knows his or her onions.

Another panelist and Head of Punch newspaper investigative desk, Tessy Igomu, urged the students to be intentional and deliberate about what they want to do in the field. She advised them to strive to carve a niche for themselves, adding that such could only be achieved through diligence and hard work.

Contributing, General Manager, Kpakpando Media Group, Monic Okechukwu, said communication students must cultivate sound knowledge and character. Hence, they must eschew pomposity as journalists are known to be simple to attract good relationship with the public.

She warned aspiring female journalists to desist from indecent dressing, stressing that it can hamper their opportunity in the profession as the public are guided by what they see.

Mr. Kenneth Eseni, an experienced broadcast journalist, encouraged upcoming practitioners to give room for discipline, especially as it relates to time, reminding them that time is of huge essence in the job.

While urging them to acquire evolving media skills, he reminded that being multi-tasked would make them robust and dynamic on the job.

Lending his voice, Onyebuchi VON Nwadukwe, a presenter and producer at Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), encouraged the students to strive in creating platforms for themselves by looking at what is obtainable in order to do something different.

He challenged them to create their own content while maintaining the status quo, as such would mark them out among their peers.

Also, Callistus Ofonye, an SSA to Enugu State Governor on Electronic Media, said mass communication students should identify what they desire to become and back it up with zeal, interest and determination.

Speaking to our reporter, a lecturer in the UNIZIK Mass Communication Department, Prof Chinyere Stella Okunna, described the event as the best that has happened to the students of the department in recent years as exposure to the realities in the media and communication profession was massive. She requested that every effort must be put in place to ensure the Town and Gown series becomes part of the Faculty of Media and Communication studies about to take off on the university as it has proved to be very educative.

Meanwhile, the local organizing committee (LOC) chairman and lecturer at the department, Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, said the students were encouraged by such gathering and urged them to make good use of what they learnt to develop themselves. He thanked the guests for their time and commitment which, he said, will have impact on the students and praised his committee members for their uncommon dedication.

Odogwu, who until coming into UNIZIK has practised as a reporter, correspondent, editor and blogger, thanked the HOD, Prof Uzochukwu, for the opportunity to serve and Prof Okunna for her advice and praised her for her mentorship legacy as evident in the accolades she got from many of the guests and resource persons who passed through her as a communication teacher.

The president of the Association of Mass Communication Students (ASOMACS), Emmanuel Nginikanma, who gave vote of thanks, said the students were full of praises for the department for the maiden Town & Gown event, appealing for more empowerment for the students in that regard.

His predecessor, Comrade Kingsley Chinedu, who spoke to our reporter, said he was overwhelmed by the success of the event, stating that it availed students a rare opportunity to rub minds with key players in the field of their study. He said the event would be highly beneficial to the students and will help close the gap between classroom and industry where they hope to practise.

Other students including Clara Obi, McDonald Chigoziem Ogunedo, Pearl Amobi , Perpetual Nwekelundu, Jennifer Okonkwo, Ogbule Gift, Mercy Ifeanyi, and Chioma Nnanna, all praised the event and described it as a huge opportunity to learn more.

They said the success stories of some of the practitioners had encouraged them to contribute their quota in society through the media and communication profession.

The 10 persons empowered by the Department in partnership with Beyond Community Care foundation (BECCAF) included two physically challenged persons and others who learnt one skill or the other during the long stay at home occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic but lacked capital to start up a business after graduation from the department.

Items received by the beneficiaries included a special phone for the blind, a wheel chair, sewing machine, barbing equipment, tiling machine, hairdressing equipment, and bakery equipment among others.

Speaking on behalf of other beneficiaries, a student living with disability who got a brand new wheel chair, Miss Chidimma Nwadialu, said it was her first time of seeing that a department in the university actually caring for her students in this way. She thanked the Head of Department, Prof Chinwe Uzochukwu, for partnering Beyond Community Care Foundation for the Town and Gown series which brought about smiles on their faces.

Eberi Will, 100 level student of the department performed a spoken word poetry.

The presidential spokesperson, Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation, Chief Segun Showunmi has commiserated with Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, Imeko Afon, Ogun State over the death of his mother.

Below is the condolence note penned to sympathise with the Isiaka family.

Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka
Imeko Afon LGA, Ogun State.

My Dear Leader, Friend and Brother.

Condolence on the passing of Mama Alhaja Adijat Kuburat Agbeke Isiaka.

Oh, mama is gone. We are talking about a mother in all ramifications, patient, loving, fore-bearing, dedicated to family, community and religion.

One needs to look at all the Isiaka boys to know that this is a mother who trained her children very well in the ethos of hard work, moderation, good manners and discipline.

Knowing that the responsibility of looking after her children fell entirely on her upon the demise of her husband, their father when the children and herself needed guidance in their formative years. You have to take a moment to celebrate an epitome of good motherhood, for observing the way her son Gboyega Nasir Isiaka aka GNI, has carried himself in public space and private engagement is to say thank you, mama, you gave Ogun a good man, the story is the same if you know all other children of mama, they are very reliable, painstakingly and diligent.

Now that it has pleased Almighty Allah to call mama home, it is my prayer that the best of paradise be reserved for her and that her children will reap the bountiful harvest of the earthly works of the Iya Adinni of Imeko Afon.

I condole you all, her family and loved ones.

Mama lived a good life and left behind an enviable legacy of service to the community and the Muslim ummah.

Eku ate mora. It’s never easy when a beloved mother bids her family and the world goodbye.

Iya Gboyega
Odigbose ma.

- Segun Showunmi

The Deputy Minority Whip, Federal House of Representatives, Rt Hon Abdelmajid Adesegun Adekoya has commended Ogun state government under Governor Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun over the swift response on approval of land for Ago Iwoye stadium.

The stadium is a federal project facilitated by Rt Hon Abdelmajid Adesegun Adekoya for the benefit of his constituency.

According to the appreciation letter below:

12 August, 2021

Your Excellency,
Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, MFR,
Executive Governor of Ogun State,
Oke Mosan Abeokuta,
Ogun State.

Re: Approval for Land Occupancy for Ago-Iwoye City Stadium.

I write to convey my deepest appreciation for your kind and urgent approval for the building of Ago-Iwoye City Stadium, a project which I am facilitating through the Federal Government.

I must confess that your promptness in attending to this crucial request gladdens my heart as sports development remains very crucial in tackling youth restiveness and as a means of employment generation.

The building of the Stadium will definitely open up Ago-Iwoye City, the whole of Ijebu-North and by extension IjebuLand in general. It will further open up commerce and bring about complimentary developments in the area.

I most happily appreciate your focus and insight on developmental matters irrespective of politics. This no doubt has placed you on the good side of history as a Governor who is largely interested in and more concerned with the wholesome development of Ogun State far and above the parochial and mundane politics of your predecessor’s approach of sectional development.

I promise a more robust relationship which will further compliment your patriotic efforts towards the development of our dear state.

Kindly accept assurances of my highest regards.

Yours in service of Ogun State,

Rt. Hon. Adekoya Adesegun Abdel-Majid (ATTACKER)
Deputy Minority Whip,
9th Assembly,
House of Representatives.

The Deputy Minority Whip, Federal House of Representatives, Rt Hon Abdelmajid Adesegun Adekoya has sent condolence note to Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun mfr over the demise of his father, Chief Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun.



YOUR EXCELLENCY, ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING ON TO GLORY OF YOUR FATHER


The news of the passing on to glory of your father, Pa, Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun, was received with mixed feelings. One being that we have lost an accomplished, successful, and astute, educationist and administrator; the other being that he must have died fulfilled having his son as our Governor. What could be more ennobling and gratifying!

Papa came, saw and conquered. His footprints are simply inerasable in the sands of old Western State's education sector. He has produced men and women across trades and fields of human endeavour. No wonder he was famously called 'BABA TEACHER.' No doubt, he has departed this sinful world, but his good deeds live after him.

In recognition of the fact that he is survived by successful and enviable children one of whom is Your Excellency, I, Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abdel-Majid Adekoya, the Aremo Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, on behalf of my family, and the good people of *Ijebu-North/Ijebu-East /Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency express our deepest condolences, hanging our faith on the solace that Baba is with the Saints.

Please accept, the assurances of our heartfelt commiseration.



Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abdel-Majid Adekoya
ATTACKER
Deputy Minority Whip
House of Representatives

To know the late Artillery General of the Nigerian Army was to recognise that a man of impeccable character is gone.
A fine specimen of dedication to country, he went about every activity with the dignity of a trained arms bearer, all through his life. A dutiful commander of men, a prudent manager of resources and indeed a gentleman.

As the news of his demise hit the airwaves, I reflected on the life of the former military Governor of Oyo State, Sole Administrator of Ekiti and former Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State.

A prince of Ilaro in Yewa South of Ogun State, former Ecomog field commander, with impeccable service record,
it is common to use the phrase an officer and a gentleman, but in the case of Major-General Tunji Olurin, he was indeed an officer and a gentleman.

Adetunji omo erin lonibu
Omo efon lo lona
Omo pakan lakan, leyin jijo awo ni gbori ile, Omo ina tin jo geregere lori omi
Omo aran o sunwon e ko nigbale
Omo oku eko omo ijagudu akara.

May your soul rest in peace.

- Segun Showunmi

The People's Democratic Party PDP in Ogun state has remembered the late Senator Prince Buruji Kashamu a year after death.
Senator Prince Buruji Kashamu died on the 8th of August 2020 die to Covid-19 complications and buried according to muslin rights the following day.

The state executive of People's Democratic Party PDP in Ogun State was led by the state chairman, Samson Kayode Bamgbose who described Prince Buruji Kashamu as a consummate businessman, an iconic politician and unusual philanthropist, he said: "Prince Buruji Kashamu left this wicked world, The People's Democratic Party Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria and humanity miss you and will continue to miss you till end of time because on a daily basis we see the footprints you left on a sand of time." Said Bamgbose

Also, he said if it is possible to defy human being and worship same of late Senator Prince Buruji Kashamu's milk of human kindness, his unusual heart of benevolence, his uncommon sense of charity and generosity, the undoubtedly, he is deserving of such apotheosis.






He said Late Prince Buruji Kashamu name became synonymous because he believed in grassroots politics and politicking, which made the political jet landed in Ijebu Igbo, with Omo-Ilu foundation which cuts across Ogun State.

While describing late Senator Prince Buruji Kashamu as a tactical politician, a master of the game and one who knew what he wanted and who climb the highest mountain or swim the widest water or simply navigate the widest jungle to get it.
He said his strategies should be studies by new comers in the game of politics or rather a compendium is made of your political ideologies and thoughts for the good society.

"As a resourceful and a consummate businessman, you xur a niche for yourself in the business world, Your organization, The Omo'Ilu Foundation, apart from being a home of charity was a still reported to be an enviable platform of thousands of people cutting across all spectrum and strata society, it is simply undeniable say you have re-written the narrative where human capacity building is concerned" Samson Kayode Bamgbose added.

He concluded that all the followers, political family is missing late Senator Prince Buruji Kashamu, assuring him that Ogun State PDP will continue to defend the legitimate legacy he left behind.

The Group Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Oba Adetola Olaniyi Olaonipekun Emmanuelking, has congratulated Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi on his emergence as the substantive Chancellor of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE).

In a statement while addressing media at his Lagos office, the real estate guru said he was confident that Oba Babatunde Ajayi would deploy his wealth of experience in lifting the fortunes of the great citadel of learning, describing his emergence as another great milestone in the history of the university, as he is ‘the first traditional ruler to pilot the affairs of the 14-year-old institution.’

He said, “I congratulate you on your emergence as the substantive Chancellor of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE). This is a well-deserved appointment, as your wealth of experience and commendable engagement within and outside the country, most especially, your community has prepared you for this enormous responsibility.

“As a renowned academic, there is no doubt that you will bring your expertise as a scholar and manager of people to bear in your new role as the Chancellor of the University. It is also instructive that you have become the first king to pilot the affairs of the 14-year-old institution.”

He assured that the number one Real Estate Firm, Adron Homes would continue to collaborate with the university in deepening the impact of the institution’s community service efforts in the state.

Oba Babatunde Ajayi was announced as the 14th substantive Chancellor of FUPRE, the appointments which made known by the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, during a news conference in Abuja.
Oba Babatunde Ajayi, the new Chancellor of FUPRE, is the Managing Partner of Babington Ashaye & Co. He has over 20 years’ experience in Insolvency and Restructuring and has handled not less than 250 Insolvency and Restructuring assignments to date. Ajayi handled the liquidation of Nigeria Airways Ltd as the assistant liquidator and the privatisation of the three steel rolling mills in Nigeria as the liquidator through a guided liquidation option.

He was also involved in the privatisation of Skypower Aviation Handling Co. Limited (SAHCOL). His other notable clients include, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Bureau of Public Enterprises.

Ajayi holds a Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences from the University of Ibadan. He also has a Bachelor’s degree Ln law (LL.B) and a Master’s degree (LL.M) in law from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. A Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, he is the member of ICAN Faculty on Insolvency and Corporate Re-Engineering and the Vice President of Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners of Nigeria, BRIPAN.

A distinguished Fellow of INSOL (Insolvency International), Ajayi has the honour of being the first qualified Fellow of INSOL International from Africa. He is a member of the International Insolvency Institute (III), which is an invitation only membership of the most senior, experienced and respected practitioners, academics, judges and financial industry professionals in the world. He is a two time president of the Collectives Club, Sagamu, the current Chairman Board of Trustees of Collectives Club, Sagamu. He is also a member of Ikoyi Club and Lagos Tennis Club, as well as a trustee of United African Methodist Church.

The Group Managing Director of Africa's foremost real estate company; Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Olaniyi EmmanuelKing & his amiable wife Olori Aderonke emmanuelKing mourns with Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun mfr , following the demise of his father, Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun's which sad event occurred, on Monday, August 2, 2021.


In a condolence message to His Excellency, Aare Adetola Olaniyi EmmanuelKing described Dr. Adesanya Abiodun as an elder statesman who desired peaceful living and unity in the society. He further stated that his death is a great loss not only to the people of Iperu, Ogun but to the entire Nation at large.


“My dear brother, Your Excellency, Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun mfr , on behalf of my family and i, I commiserate with you; indeed, death is a painful experience, it is my earnest prayer that the Peace of God will stay your heart & comfort your family in this trying time".


He further extended his condolence to the people of Ogun State who felt the immediate impact of Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun's fatherhood and prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss, while praying God to grant the deceased eternal rest in heaven.

Untill his death, Dr. Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun, a retired teacher and a native of Iperu, Remo North Local Government Area of the state impacted his people & the Nation at large.

May the soul of the gently departed continue to rest in peace.

The spokesperson, Atiku Abubakar for President, Chief Segun Showunmi has sent aconsoleence letter to Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun mfr over the death of his father, Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun.

His condolences message was addressed below.

His Excellency,
Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR,
Executive Governor of Ogun State,
Oke Mosan Abeokuta.

Your Excellency,

Condolence of the passing of your Father, Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun.

I write to commiserate with you and the Abiodun Royal Family of Iperu on the passing of your patriarch, Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun, your beloved father.

In writing you, I had to do a deep search to know what to say, for I love to own my thoughts and words for posterity sake.

I am convinced that a nobleman raised you, having been around our beloved Ogun State for so long, watching and observing the activities of your last three predecessors, and seeing the level of tolerance, forbearance and calmness with which you have especially managed to treat all and sundry under your watch in Ogun. I became convinced that it must be down to your upbringing, to which you can be justly proud.

Your beloved father is one of the fortunate parents who have had the privilege of watching their son become the executive Governor of Our Ogun in his lifetime; oh, what a happy man he must have been sitting beside you as you took the oath of office.

In the following days and weeks to come, as you prepare the befitting rite of passage for him, I am sure that many kind words will be spoken about the disciplined teacher and committed educator that he was. I bid you to keep the accolades in mind and use them as a pivot to help you remember that you are the son of godly heritage, and as such, you must be above board in all things, especially on the high pedestal of the office of Governor.
The paintbrush of history is firmly in your hand, do endeavour to leave a praiseworthy legacy.

May the soul of your father Rest In Peace
And may the peace of God which passeth all understanding be with you and your family.

Segun Showunmi
Keesi, Abeokuta
Ogun State

The travail of about thirteen villages which Oba Adewale Adeniji, Oniraniken said to have secured a frivolous judgement over the ownership, has resulted to the high level of insecurity in the community and nearby villages causing pandemonium to the residents over fear of being attacked or kidnapped by the hoodlums.

The level of insecurity has risen above comprehension after Oba Adewale Adeniji, Oniraniken invited the armed bandits to the said land (over 4, 000 acres) which he believed they will secure the land for him despite court order and rulings on ownership of the property with their guns and weapons.

Today, The men of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF Special Squad has apprehended three among the dare devil, caught in the act at Oke Rala village, Shimawa area of Sagamu, Ogun state.







The three suspects who are said to be have been working for Oba Adewale Adeniji, Oniranike of Iranike were arrested on the land belonging to Olumeru Adeyemi Sodiya Family in Oke Rala village, Shimawa area of Sagamu following the petition from the community residents to the Inspector General of Police over insecurity in the villages.

According to the police source, the force special squad received distress call from resident of Shimawa over kidnapping and banditary which made them swing to action from Abuja, during the raid, live ammunition and dangerous weapon was recovered from the gang of land grabber apprehended after others are at large.
The suspected hoodlums arrested are Afeez Sunday 41yrs old "m" of Ikorodu LGA, Surajudeem Isiaka 33yrs old "m" of Ikorodu, and one Muranikeji Ogunkeye 32yrs old "m" of Ikorodu LGA of Lagos state, they all confessed to the crime and said Kabiyesi is their sponsor.

Other villages affected by the insecurity are Okerala Odofin, Okelara Apena Seriki village, Okerala Tarogun village, IpaVillage, Ososa Village, Simawa village respectively, leaving the residents in daily fear to perform their daily activities over fear of being kidnapped and killed by these men.

Meanwhile, Ogun State House of Assembly had summoned the Oniraniken of Iranike (Elewu Oku), Oba Adewale Adeniji, to appear before the lawmakers on January 23, 2021 to tender his documents proofing him as the genuine owner of the 4,000 Acres of land but he couldn't provide any but paid for hoodlums to terrorize the entire villages causing fear to the dwellers.

Same hoodlums was said to have attacked so many residents leaving on Lukman Kareem with high degree of injury, his left eye was damaged by the gang, while several people were also injured and displaced.

The suspected land grabbers arrested today were whisked away to Abuja by the special force for questioning today after the palace of Oba Adewale Adeniji was searched but could not find him before they left for the force headquarter.

Dr Tunde Diya in his usual fashion started his comment with his regular line of "God Is The Greatest" followed by singing his Intiatives anthem, "su're fun wa loni Baba Orun".

Looking back at The Yellow Initiative achievements so far, Dr. Babatunde Diya thanked the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abidoun MFR for the I.S.E.Y.A mantra set as a guideline to follow through in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Ogun State.


Speaking with selected journalist and media practitioners, Dr. in company of his TYI officials and other stakeholders highlight the achievements of the foundation in areas of Education, Sport, Empowerment, Health, Environment etc as satisfactory within the short period the foundation has had to operate.

As a contender in the just concluded Local Government Chairmanship Primaries in Odogbolu, Dr. Tunde Diya congratulated the leadership of the the party, the All Progressives Congress APC, particularly in Odogbolu Local Government on the choice of youths to supritend the helm of affairs at the grassroots levels which requires a lot of energy and hard work. He also use the medium to congratulate the Chairmanship Candidate, the Vice, and all the 15 councillors who emerged at the just concluded primaries.

Giving assurance that the party will come out victorious in the election Dr. Diya noted that "the All Progressive Congress (APC), will sweep every polling units in all the 15 Wards in Odogbolu Local Government as I have been all over there and the overwhelming love for the party cannot be more glaring. They only need activation, which has already begun", he said.

In commemoration of this year's celebration of the foundation and to mark the 1st year anniversary of The Yellow Initiative, Dr. Tunde Diya pledged N1m in cash and materials for the party and the candidates with a promise to participate actively in the electioneering campaigns with all his team and supporters. He admonished the youths not to leave any stone unturned in making sure the party come out victorious at the polls come July 24th.

"We started this journey to transform lives "officially" under the Yellow Initiative about a year ago, the journey that lies ahead is for more work to be done to effect this real change we clamour for and believe in." He concluded.

The Deputy Minority Whips, of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Abdel-Majid Adesegun Adekoya , has felicitated with the House of Representatives member, Hon Ibrahim Isiaka, on his birthday.

Adekoya, in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, described the Chairman of the Ecological Funds, Hon Ibrahim Isiaka as a worthy partner and dependable ally in the task of nation-building.

He said Ibrahim Isiaka served as a member of the Green Chamber with great impact and accomplishments compared to where ha had ever served.

The Deputy Minority Whip said together, they have been working assiduously to give Nigeria and Nigerians legislation that would enable good governance in the country.

“I consider Distinguished Hon Ibrahim Isiaka, who is the Chairman House Committee on Ecological Funds of the 9th Assembly, a democrat and a patriotic Nigerian.

Prince Taiwo Nodiru OYILAKI OBAOMO




The Deputy Minority Whip of the Federal House of Representatives, RT HON. Abdul - Majid Adesegun Adekoya ATTACKER was on Saturday 26th June 2021 honoured by the prestigious Ijebu Ode Club which was founded in 1921.

The Ijebu Ode Club recently celebrated her one hundred years of existence. During the centenary celebration, the Ijebu Ode Club appreciated and honoured some notable Nigerians which included the Great AREMO EBUMAWE OF AGO IWOYE, AREMO Adesegun Adekoya as the Centenary Chief Liason Officer.

The President of the Club, Barr Adegbenga Ogunba commended AREMO Adesegun Adekoya MHR over his unprecedented developmental efforts that are notable in his Federal Constituency - Ijebu North, Ijebu North East and Ogun Waterside LGs.
Barr. Ogunba described AREMO Adesegun Adekoya has a golden fish who has no where to hide. The President of Ijebu Ode Club said he was not surprised when AREMO Adesegun Adekoya MHR emerged the overall best of the Federal Lawmakers in Ogun State for the year 2020 / 2021.






The Club President later charged AREMO EBUMAWE to assist in the physical development of Ijebu Club while assuring the Deputy Minority Whip of the Federal House of Representatives of the Club total support and loyalty.
The Royal Grand Patron of the Club, HRM ALAYELUWA OBA (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona CFR JP, the AWUJALE and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu Land was represented at the occasion by the the EBUMAWE OF AGO IWOYE HRH ALAYELUWA OBA ABDL-RASAQ ADESINA ADENUGBA OKOKODANOMEJI. The Ijebu Traditional Council rejoiced with the Ijebu Ode Club, appreciated members for their positive contributions to Ijebu Land. The Ijebu Traditional Council also congratulate and commend the Deputy Minority Whip of the Federal House of Representatives RT HON Adesegun Adekoya for his giant strides in the National Assembly.





















The Council expressed her confidence in AREMO while urging him to continue with his good deeds beyond 2023. The Ijebu People are proud of him.
The Ijebu Ode Club Centenary Chief Laison Officer, AREMO Adesegun Adekoya MHR / DMW in acceptance speech appreciated the President and the entire members of the Ijebu Ode Club for the honour done on him and others. He promised his total support to the growth and development of the club.

The AREMO EBUMAWE used the occasion to call on the Ijebu Sons and Daughters across the globe to come together and unite for the rapid growth of the entire Ijebu Land.
AREMO Adekoya expressed his displeasure on why only Ijebu Province out of all the Provinces in Nigeria before 1960 has not become a full State on her own while all other old Provinces have become two or more States.

AREMO Adekoya couldn't also comprehend while all the Federal Institutions - University, Polytechnic, College of Education, Federal Medical Center etc were located outside Ijebu Land. He was worried about the political calculations of our past Leaders while urging everybody to work towards a better Ijebu Land.

Other dignitaries honored include King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, Otunba (Dr.) Ronke Kolade CAREW, Otunba Babatunde Shakiru Olufowobi, Hon. Aare Oluwakemi Oduwole, Hon Olufemii Adeleke Ogunbanwo , Hon Alhaji Odusile Abdulwaheed and HRH OBA Michael Adesina, the OLOWU of Owu Ijebu.

The publisher of Ijebu News Moses Oladipupo and other members of EGBE BOBAGUNTE AKILE IJEBU graced the occasion.
Congratulations to
RT HON Adesegun Adekoya ATTACKER , the Honourable of People.

The BUA group has denied increase in the price of it’s cement. The clarification came as a result of requests from customers as well as distributors who have been calling to find out whether, like DANGOTE Cement BUA had also increased its own price by 260 Naira.




In a signed statement released this afternoon, the BUA group insists that it stands by its earlier decision not to increase cement price which was communicated on April 24, 2021.




According to the management of BUA, they are aware that Dangote decided to increase the price of it’s cement by 260 NAIRA from June 14, 2021. The management also noted that even though there had been decline in cement demand due to commencement of rainy season, any further increase in price will disrupt, the normalisation or stabilisation  of prices.

The BUA group further stated that they will always be willing to play their role as a responsible corporate entity rather than associate with others to form a cartel to fix prices which will ultimately not be in the best interest of Nigerians.

In their words, ‘ The timing is not right for any increase on BUA’s part and we do not have any justifiable business reason to increase to increase our prices any time soon.

They also hope that the price increase by Dangote will not disrupt the downward trend of cement price movement

See statement

The Group managing director, GMD, Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Olaniyi EmmanuelKing, has celebrated her wife, Yeye Aare (Oloori) Aderonke EmmanuelKing as she turned 44 today 17th of June 2021.

The property mogul has praised his wife Yeye Aderonke EmmanuelKing, as she celebrates her birthday today. The Aare Adetola Olaniyi EmmanuelKing described his wife as the best gift life has given him.

According to 'Ogun Man Of The Year 2020' , Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing message:

“Dear My, On this special day, I’m sending you my warm wishes. You are the best gift that life has given me. I’m happy that we complement each other. Happy birthday My Life Partner”.

The screening committee of the chairmanship aspirants under the platform of All Progressives Congress(APC) in Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun State has faulted move by those suspected as behind social media write-up to rubbish its report.
Penpushing reports that the committee secretary, Clement Adeniyi in a reaction to the suspected sponsored social media message, said such move was to tarnish the image of the committee, which it said it holds no water.

‘Our attention has been drawn to a libelous story written and posted on different social media platforms by one Comr Samson Adekunle from Asipa Village of Obafemi Owode Local Government, where the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Obafemi Owode Local Government Chairmanship Screening Committee headed by our leader, Chief Kola Sorinola was indicted in order to drag the screening Committee Chairman, the entire members of the committee and the committee’s report through the mud’.

The statement added that, the arrowhead of the mischief was a faceless person, stressing that the story was mischievous and an attempt to mislead the general public against the screening committee and the good work of the committee.

‘We wish to state, it’s obvious and evident that the writer of this misleading story did not research the power and responsibilities of the committee on the screened Chairmanship aspirants before polluting the public with falsehood, erroneous and fallacious claims against the committee and its Chairman’.

‘Hence, we will like to educate him and others who might have believed the falsehood on the responsibilities and power of the Screening Committee. We are local government chairmanship screening committee and not DSS whose functions include: prevention, detection and investigation of criminalities’.

‘Our function is to screen all the aspirants which were 12 in number. We’re according to the party higher authority, to request for the aspirants’ necessary credentials such as: tax clearance certificate , academic certificates, permanent voter’s card, party membership card etc’.

‘As a committee, the party did not authorize us to investigate any aspirant as per the documents presented to us or otherwise. The party will further investigate all aspirants and every document presented’, the statement read.

It is important to categorically state that as the Secretary of the Screening Committee, I did not write any academic institution to investigate the genuinity of academic certificate of any aspirant reason, I was not given such power and authority to do so’,Adeniyi explained.

‘I therefore wish to clear that my name was used by some unscrupulous persons to draft a letter in respect of this, and further used my appellation to make it looks real. Meanwhile, on the 17th May, 2021, the screening committee chairman, Chief Kola Sorinola received a petition and in the presence of the local government party leaders, during a leaders’ meeting held at the Assembly Quarters of the Hon. Member representing the local government state constituency, Hon. Damilola Kayode Soneye’

‘Same day, 17th May, 2021 put a call through the Deputy Registrar of the academic institution to confirm the authenticity of a letter written to the committee in response to the sent letter by these set of people where names and appellation of the screening committee’s secretary were used’.

‘To the surprise of the leaders, the Deputy Registrar when asked by the Committee Chairman Chief Kola Sorinola, if she wrote, signed and sent a letter confirming an aspirant did not graduate from the institution said “No she did not write, sign and send such letter”. This is the length at which the committee can react. Thus, further investigations are left for the party leaders and elders.

‘Having explained all these, the screening committee on behalf of the entire good people of Obafemi Owode Local Government and its environ, advised those who derive joy in politics of bitterness and dirty politics to change their ways and believe in the saying that, ” Que Sera, Sera, Whatever Will Be, Will Be!’

‘We therefore urge members of the public to ignore the mislead and delude story piled up by the faceless Com. Samson Adekunle. As every necessary actions are ongoing to present to the party faithfuls and good people of the Local government a befitting Local Government Chairmanship Candidate.

Penpushing

The African Giant Property Firm, Adron Homes and Properties, has felicitated with the State Govenor, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun mfr on the second years in office and his sixty-one birthday anniversary.

According to the Group Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Olaniyi EmmanuelKing, We send fraternal greetings to His Excellency, Senator (Dr) Prince Dapo Abiodun mfr on behalf of the teeming staff on his 61st birthday celebration.

2. We convey the best wishes and good tidings from Adron Homes and Properties to you on this memorable occasion.

3. We pray for God's healing hands upon you and your family. May He continue to bestow his blessings and protection upon you. May He continue to guide you as you pilot the affairs of Ogun State to greater heights.

4. You have been a focused and determined leader of men, a peace loving, humble, committed and steadfast leader who has transformed the socio-economic and political fortunes of Ogun State through the SMART AGENDA.

Your achievements in infrastructure, Education, Healthcare, human capital development, strategic wealth creation initiatives, Agriculture and industrialisation policies, security of lives and property, and peaceful coexistence of all communities in Ogun State are worthy of emulation.

5. You are indeed one the pillars of we need in our dear country and a reservoir of wisdom, knowledge and strength in the governance of not just Ogun State but Nigeria as a whole.

6. Please be assured of the solidarity and kindly receive the felicitations of your harden believer and staunch follower, as you mark this day.

7. Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.

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The plan to unturn the victoty of Hon Banjo Gbenga Baruwa in the ongoing direct, indirect and concensus primaries for the aspirants to become candidate of All Progressive Congress APC in Sagamu local government has been exposed to the stakeholders.

Meanwhile, the primaries results within the aspirants shows Baruwa has 24 votes while others has the following votes in a free and fair primaries.

RESULTS OF APC PRIMARY ELECTION IN SAGAMU LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Tope 12.
Modinat 11
Kashi. 7
Salami. 9
BARUWA 24 The Chosen One
Afo 16
Belgium 7

According to information reaching Amebo Newspaper NG, One Afolabi Odulate with the assistance of some aides of the Governor has been alleged to be romancing Political leaders & APC stalwart at the state level with huge money.

The stakeholders are now pleading to Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun not to investigate the leaders and never allow anyone destroy his goodwill and plans to deliver dividends of democracy through his plans to make the forthcoming local government election free and fair without any entertainment of sentiments.

The Giant property company in Africa, Adron Homes and Properties begins the long awaited 'Incredible 7', a staff appreciation initiative organized by Adron Homes to get the best and appreciate the staffers and those who are doing well in promoting the company.

The company held six seasons in the previous years before this year where the winners were heavily compensated with incredible adventures to Dubai, Houses gift, Exotic Cars among other side attractions.

According to the Group Managing Director, Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Olaniyi EmmanuelKing, the season seven would have come up last year but due to the Coronavirus pandemic the company had to extend it till this year to assure safety of lives and properties of staffs who will be participating in the contest.

The four days adventure contest will be brain and physically tasking, a combination of Guilder Ultimate Search, 'Dragon's Den', a blend of Biodun Sobajo Apprentices or Donald Trump Apprentice.

He also assured the staff of maximum welfare before, during and after the contest, while he urged the company staff to be more proactive towards promoting the company home and abroad.

Governor Yahaya Bello TWIN AWARDS Honoris Causa By Thomas A Becket University, Lond goodon and fellow of Wesley Synod Canterbury, KENT, United Kingdom.


Governor Yahaya Bello, Executive Governor of Kogi State


The saying that "slow and steady, wins the race " is so much relevant and apt in reviewing the performance of His Excellency Dr Yahaya Bello as the Governor of Kogi State .

According to Comrade Gentleman Abayomi Arabambi, IPAC Southwest Chairman and Prince Tolu Ajayi
Southwest Secretary, The entire southwest chapter of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) hereby congratulates Governor Yahaya Bello on his award as Professor (Honoris Causa) in Humanitarian Services, Human Resources Management and Peace Building at the prestigious Thomas A Becket University, London and fellow of Wesley Synod Canterbury, KENT, United Kingdom.


Comrade Gentleman Arabambi Abayomi, IPAC Chairman Southwest

This Congratulatory message became imperative for South West chapter of Ipac to lend our voice to the press release by the Chief press Secretary to the Governor Mr Mohammed Onogwu as such an awards came at the right time when it's obvious that the Youngest and youthful phenomenon Governor Yahaya BELLO is setting a new world records that will soon be domicile in the guinness book of records for the gangantuan and unprecedented infrastructural feat so far achieved in the last 71 months of the Administration


It is quite satisfying to note that to some of us who have at the onset reposed lots of confidence in His Excellency DR YAHAYA BELLO and his Government are here vindicated with the concernment of the awards.



However one tries to review the excellent performances of the current Kogi State Government , it comes up so credibly and praise Worthy .
The series of very commendable and glorious projects and services among very many that precipitated the awards include the followings :

1. Construction of biggest rice mill in northern Nigeria which is of 50 tons per day at omi in Ejiba community yagab east local government area kogi syaye this rice mill has introduce the 'confluence rice' Making kogi one of the state that produce rice in Nigeria

2. Construction of 8.5km, Ogaminana egbogogo/total junction through eikaltakpe road, locate kogi central.

3. Construction of 12.8km, ebiyakpatesi ogiri road

4. Construction of 10.7km, agasa-ukpogoro road in kogi central senatorial district

5. Construction of 21km, obeira okebgwe/obangede road.

6. Rahabilitation of idah/ajake/umomi/ejule road, kogi East, kogi state.

7. Construction of oguma/Sheria road/ bridge at bassa local government area of kogi east

8.The Procurement of 15,000 metric tonnes of NPK fertilizers and sold at a subsidised rate to farmers across the State

9. The procurement of 140 units of brand new Massey Ferguson tractors with full complementary implements distributed to the 21 LGA of the State

10.The Lease of 4,560 hectares of land to farmers across the State

11.The Cultivation of 800 hectares of rice plantation in Omi

12.Human Capital Development: Training of 1,700 Kogi Youths for the APPEALS programme

13.Construction of hundreds of white and blue classroom blocks across the 21 LGAs in Kogi State completed with the supplies of 48,243 plastic chairs and tables


14.Free mobilyTrucks for the free Door to Door Healthcare initiatives

15.Construction of New Kogi State Government House Gate

16.Installation of 120 street light from Zenith bank to Zone 8 to light up Lokoja.


17.410 operational vehicles purchased 2016/17

18.Human capital development- 3,000 vigilante corps members recruited and trained

19. Infrastructure* - 260 motorcycles and 10 mini trucks procured for the operatives of the vigilante groups.

20. Technology - 10, 000 phones distributed to citizens for VIGISCOPE for reporting emergencies

21 Infrastructure- over N200 million in construction cost on the forward operation base for the Nigeria army

22.Mobilization- over N1.7bn to support 545 personnel from Nigeria army, Nigeria police and the department state security

23.Human capital development- 44 instructors recruited for training the kogi state vigilante services for 8weeks.

24. Youth employment- Recruitment and training of 441 police constabulary into the Nigerian police force


Finally , the truth is that , there is no way the darkness can be made to appear to look strong enough to overpower the light.

NAIVETY is not an asset in politics as IGNORANCE is not a defense in Law, thus the Vision of Governor DR YAHAYA BELLO for NIGERIA come 2023 needs no further narations.

In conclusion , it is a great joy to be in our own way very loudly supportive of the Kogi Government led by Dr Yahaya Bello and it is with a very great confidence we hereat categorically and emphatically say that this Government will be the Government that future Nigerian Government's performance will be considered and rated along.

Much more power to your elbow , our dear greatly performing Governor.
We are very proud of all of his accomplishments and we wish your Excellency the very best.

The Inter Party Advisory Council, Southwest Chapter has congratulated the executive governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on the honour bestowed on him by The European American University recently.

According to the comgratulatory message made available to newsmen by Comrade Abayomi Arabambi, The Southwest Chairman, and Comrade Tolu Ajayi, Secretary IPAC 'Our attention in South West Chapter of IPAC was drawn to a news - item that announced the choice of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi by the European and American University for an award of honour . The first of its kind in this year to any Governor.

We must first note that our position on the quality of leadership of the Kogi State political Champion is here corroborated.

The only State Governor that successfully gave quality and exemplary leadership to his people during the Covid - 19 official assault on the Treasury by most Governors .

He refused to be part of official stealing from the State Treasury in the name of confronting the over - hyped Covid - 19 in very open deceit that went on last year.

Besides all of the above , he has sustained the popular and commendable capacity of his Government in delivering the dividends of democracy to the residents of his State in all the sectors of Governance.

As a result of this , he has been singled out of the 36 Governors in Nigeria to be recognised and chosen to be honoured by the European and American University
.
Wait a minute , the citations for the honoured among other encomiums read :
(1) For his high level integrity.
(2) delivery of high quality education .
(3) Strong leadership .
(4) Women empowerment in politics.
(5) High sense of financial prudence.

All of the above combine to give meaning to the qualities that separates Governor Yahaya Bello from the crowd of gap - filling Governors making empty noises all over Nigeria.

That Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State truly deserves this honour is much more emphasised by his consistent style of Governance that keeps putting the interest of the people first in every action of his Government.
It is quite so much satisfying to note that what the South West IPAC has all along identified as unique in GYB is now stressed by this well deserved honour.

By this , the political Lion of Kogi State has once again confirmed that the Youths are really in a very good stead to give true quality leadership in the Nigerian political space.'

Aso, He said IPAC South West Chapter believe that if by any omission or commission , the APC fails to recognise the shouting need to make the very brilliant and youthful Governor Yahaya Bello , its CONSENSUS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN 2023 , the South West IPAC assures APC that the opposition will be too happy to offer him the necessary platform .

Finally, Arabambi on behalf of the entire IPAC South West Chapter , the Chairman Comrade Gentleman Arabambi and Secretary Prince Tolu Ajayi once again congratulate the high - flying and sky - bound political GOLD and Governor of Kogi State on the award of this well deserved honour. CONGRATULATIONS to your Excellency Sir

The Labour Party LP National secretariat has accused Comrade Ayuba Wagba of plotting to forceful attempt to take over the party.

According to the release made available by PRESS RELEASE
Comrade Gentleman Abayomi ARABAMBI, Says "Our attention was drawn to a petition written and signed by One Comrade Ayuba Wabba to INEC National Chairman where he purportedly describes the National Executive Committee meeting of LABOUR PARTY held on the 29th March 2021 in Benin Edo as illegal is not only mischievous but a complete misfit intention and ARRANT nonsensical balderdash."

Ordinarily , the very silly rantings and gibberish from this grossly irresponsible, Political Miscreants and incompetent Labour Leader in person of Comrade Ayuba Wabba would have been ignored but for one reason , to expose the yawning emptiness in his cheap meal - ticket and setting the record straight.
I was a major player in the said NEC monitored by INEC. I moved the motion to elevate Bar Julius Abure from the position of National Secretary to National Chairman and the reversals of the else while Acting National Chair person Maria Labeke as the Deputy National Chairman. Therefore this response became imperative

The general public is here advised to ignore the totally false , illegal meaningless , grossly irresponsible , wholesomely incompetent, moribund and executive rascality of this meddlesome interloper and serial gangs of political merchants illegally parading themselves to INEC as members of Labour party led by Senile Comrade Ayuba Wabba of the house of commotion Abuja headquarters of NLC


.It is obvious Ayuba Wabba ambition to run for the office of the Senate in 2023 is the driving force for this threashrous act and a loss option now or in the foreseeable future ,it is for this same interest workers welfare are compromised, so he is thus looking for a very desperate and reckless short cut for his criminal implementation, that will spell further doom for the drivers of his in ordinate dead ambition.

The Nigerian Labour Congress has always been the go to savior of Nigerians In the Realm of National Dialogue , protection and the salvation of the Nigerian people from hunger, unemployment, disease and all negative indices that afflict our Country.
The people of Nigeria often look to the National Labour Congress (NLC) for insight, direction and hope, however in the recent history of the labour Union it has opted away from its traditional role of being the protector of Nigerians labour force but rather choose a stoic silence on issues of national discuss such as the root causes and agitation of working class Nigerians that have led to some noteworthy industrial actions such as Strikes of Resident Doctors and , ASSUP strike.
Where is Ayuba Wabba and his merceneries in the ongoing strikes and protest embarked upon by judiciary union and NBA all over NIGERIA for judicial autonomy.
Where was Ayuba Wabba during the inhuman increase of pump price of fuel by the APC led federal government
Other issues that demand the attention of the labour Union includes the non implementation of Minimum wage in some States, Casualisation of staff and exploitation of workers, diversion of Local Government funds by some state governments, insecurity of members of Labour Congress especially members living in high risk areas, None conduct of Local Governments Election in some states across the federation, excessive high cost of living as a direct results of systemic hike in cost of petroleum products and electrical tariffs amongst several other issues that plague our country.
It is therefore shocking that the Political arm of NLC under the leadership of Ayuba Wabba refuses to focus on issues that negatively affects the people of Nigeria, and display the demanded leadership and direction, that Nigerians need from the labour Union.
It is instead observed that the NLC has gone about consistently meddling with issues that do not directly affect the Council (such as interfering in the affairs of Labour Party even as impersonators.
The letter to the commission was a delibrate distortion, criminal contradictions, executive impunity and malfeasance.


Any political and unconstitutional rebellion being grown by some polished miscreants in the political or Nigeria Labour Congress space should therefore be ignored because we will not be part of the threashrous gang of NLC political misfits trying to claim to be in existence in Labour Party as the days of portfolio party existence is far left in forgotten memory.
Therefore Ayuba Wabba action is politically dumb and very irresponsible to have paraded himself as superior to the NEC of our great party and above it . How can you possibly be in a position to direct INEC to dissolve a body of National Working Committee that he is a stranger to the body (NEC) that appointed the National Chairman and National Secretary.
As at today , no one or body is legally or empowered to undo a constitutionally evolved legality as falsely claimed by the cash and carry Ayuba Wabba led political miscreants .
By every dictates of responsible citizenship , the Supreme court of Nigeria in the case of Armed makarfi vs Alimodu Sheriff Delivered a judgement that the NEC of all Political parties remains the highest decision making organ , thus it's laughable for this bunch of unreasonable people to be asking INEC to dissolve the NEC and NWC of our great party.
Silly men are silly , it doesn't matter in which tribe they exist thus Ayuba Wabba through his petition has been exposed as a stark illiterate and a purchasable political jobber .

Every delibrate actions aimed at promoting executive lawlessness, malfeasance maladministration, Political rascality, policy somersault contradictions,impunity and association brigandage will only bring about perpetual stagnation to our political parties association and all.of us will be seen as not only grossly irresponsible but perpetually incompetent.
Thus every action deserves a commensurate measure of reaction. Ayuba Wabba is here by advice to resign immediately as the National president of Nigeria Labour Congress as he has over serve his usefulness . He is further advise to go and formed his own Political party as decided in the last NEC of NLC if truly he is interested in contesting for the office of the president.
The presidential tickets of Labour party is not meant for cheap Political spent forces. Nothing stands on nothing thus I and other members of NEC stand with the decision of the National Executive Committee made on the 29th day of March 2021 in Benin Edo State where the duo of Bar Julius Abure was elected un oppose as the substantive National Chairman and Alhaji Farouk Umar as National Secretary

Comrade Gentleman Abayomi ARABAMBI
Ogun State Chairman and Member of National Executive Committee

The men of Nigeria Police Force, Criminal Investigation Department, CID Headquarters Abuja has arrested Alhaji Shesan Mustapha Jamiu 48, Jimoh Saka 45, Folaromi Ashorobi 45, Kazeem Ilori 40, Dare Shoyami, Wasiu Ahmed 27, Onikoyi Saheed, Bankole Wasiu 20 for allegedly invading and distrupting peace in Oko-Iwaju, Makun area of Sagamu, Ogun State today.

According to Prince Yomi Adebayo Stephen a resident of the area while speaking with Amebo Newspaper NG, said about Fourteen land grabbers led by one Wale Bello invaded Oko Iwaju, Makun Sagamu community in Ogun State with arms and ammunition today in the move to forcefully take charge of people's properties but the police apprehended eight of them with their sophisticated weapons.

Meanwhile, same grabbers was said to have striked in mass three weeks back leaving one Lukman Kareem with high degree of injury, his left eye was damaged by the gang, while several people were also injured and displaced.












Photo of Lukman Kareem after the invasion of the grabbers

From indication, the hoodlums are contacting the top police officers in Ogun State command to secure their bail after all the degrees of attocities committed by them in the community.

When our correspondent contacted DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun Command, he said if the arrest is from Force Headquarters in Abuja, that no need of contacting the state command before the police officers perform their duties.
CRIMES

The Deputy Minority Whip of the 9th House of Representatives, Hon. Adesegun Abdel-Majid Adekoya has felicitated with the Nigerian Muslim family, as they begin the month-long Ramadan fast in 2021.

A statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, said the lawmaker appealed to Nigerians to pray for peace, justice, equality and harmony in the nation noting that “Ramadan is a time for charity, The Deputy Minority Whip of the 9th House of Representatives, Hon. Adesegun Abdel-Majid Adekoya has felicitated with the Nigerian Muslim family, as they begin the month-long Ramadan fast.

The statement quoted the lawmaker as describing “Islam as a religion of peace whose adherents practice true love and religious harmony; seek mutual coexistence, and pursue positive development of human kind.

He, advised Muslims to use the opportunity of the Ramadan fast to reflect on the state of the nation and the need to unite all Nigerians irrespective of religion, political or ethnic background.

Adekoya also urged his colleagues in the House of Representatives to use the period of Ramadan to seek the wisdom and development driven skills for the leaders of the Ninth National Assembly.

“I urge all Members in the House of Representatives to use the opportunity presented by this Ramadan to seek the face of Allah and prayers for the leadership of the National Assembly.

“May Allah accept your entire fast and bless your homes in this Holy Month and May He help us to use this Ramadan to become better legislators in the interest of our people and the nation in general”, Adedegun Abdel-Majid Adekoya representing Ijebu North/ Ijebu East/ Ogun Waterside federal constituency of Ogun state said.

Events shaping the Ogun State political landscape in recent time has left observers in a melodramatic situation. Ranging from defection of former Governor Gbenga Daniel, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Dimeji Bankole, and a host of others, to the silence and ground moves of Sen Ibikunle Amosun. Observers wish to know who and who belongs to which side, viz a viz the strength and relevance of occupants and members of the APC.

At the heels of the latest defection in town, Chief Mrs Solaja aka Jumlar (Ijebu North LG of Ogun East) to the APC, and following the innuendo of structure following her defection, Amebo interviews Hon 'Biyi Adeleye, Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun MFR on Political Matters.

Amebo Correspondent: Good morning and happy weekend sir

Hon 'Biyi Adeleye: Good morning, best wishes.

Amebo Correspondent : Sir, yesterday, at his Abeokuta residence Sen Ibikunle Amosun received leaders of PDP loyal to late Buruji Kashamu to his APC SIA/PMB structure. The decampees were led by Chief (Mrs) Ibilola Solaja alias JUMLAR.

Hon 'Biyi Adeleye: I have been inundated with calls and texts from journalists, political actors and keen observers, on the 'purported' decamping/realignment of some people loyal Buruji to a group tagged 'SIA/PMB' structure, a group at best described as a collection of lame ducks headed a grand political jester.

To set the records straight, fair and clear, it is a hurt on the memory of late Sen Buruji Kashamu, in whose name Mrs Ibilola Solaja aka Madam Jumlar has chosen to ply her usual petty trade.

Amebo Correspondent: How so?

Hon 'Biyi Adeleye: It is on record that Sen Kashamu had parted ways with Madam Jumlar and her co travelers long before his demise. Their political separation was borne out of her perpetual greed and insolence. She actually wanted a third term House of Assembly ticket for her son (Hon Bowale Solaja), to which Sen Kashamu disagreed in principle and fairness to his followers. Right then she instructed her son to leave for APC, thus joining (then Governor) Amosun, this was even before the birth of APM. Since then she had been an avid opposer of Sen Kashamu up till his demise. The real followers of Late Sen Kashamu are now with us in APC, spirit, body and soul. If you observe, very recently, Late Sen Kashamu's ally and Ogun Central Senatorial Candidate in the 2019 election led the authentic structure to His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR, they are firmly with us now, same as the Ogun East Senatorial candidate in the last election. Others are left overs who are not even Kashamu's people.

Amebo Correspondent: You mean they have been together all along, and it is not a new alignment or development?

Hon 'Biyi Adeleye: The purported realignment is best described as media stunt by Sen Amosun and his cohorts. Wonder why coming to celebrate an existing alignment. At the 2019 polls, Madam Jumlar actively worked and mobilized for APM and its candidates in her local government and her son Bowale was the campaign coordinator of Hon Akinlade in Ijebu North LG. She has since then remained a key actor in their(APM-SIA) group. Thus, it is neither a plus nor minus to anybody. At Hon Bowale's wedding immediately after the election, late Sen Kashamu was conspicuously absent while Sen Amosun chaired the occasion.

Amebo Correspondent : Can you please shed more light sir?

Hon 'Biyi Adeleye: Sen Amosun, who himself is a farceur and grand jester has lately preoccupied himself with recruitment of political leftovers around, other than facing more pressing concerns of representation and legislation in the red chamber which he has a couple of years left. He really should stop being a birdbrain. He should try to come to terms with reality. Sen. Amosun deserves our pity because the defeat of the last governorship election is still taking a toll on him.

I read somewhere where a certain "SIA/PMB structure" was stated. Very hilarious. Perpetual mischief makers keep making up chant lines to railroad political leftovers and hangers to believing they have good standing. Is he still the governor of the state or is President Buhari contesting for the 3rd term. Amosun should fight his fight alone and stop grandstanding with the good names of .r President to deceive unsuspecting followers. These bunch of ditz and softheads are yet to pick lessons from 2019. We wish them smooth recovery from oblivion.


Amebo Correspondent : Going forward sir, do you have any concerns about opposition within the state and regarding the coming 2023 polls?

Hon 'Biyi Adeleye: Ogun State is currently having a good time, politically and socioeconomically. Politically, the APC remains the party to beat. The Vice President of Nigeria is here and all of the former Governors in the state are here with us in the progressive fold, same as all former Senators, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and a number former House of Representatives members, add that to the long list of serving and former state House of Assembly members, Local Government council Chairmen as well as several grassroot political players. An endless list of relevant and important people, all of good standing, here with us in the progressive fold with governor Dapo Abiodunas the officialleader of the party. You then ask yourself; in Ogun State today, what, or permit me, who and who are in opposition? Is there anything like that in existence, really? The answer is NO!

On that, I can assure you we are very much confident as a party. Added to the fact that His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR has so far displayed high level of performance, and this goes round all sectors. Recently there was issues and concerns of security, which you will agree with me has been handled properly. Yesterday Amotekun was launched, and operations start immediately. We are still much preoccupied with governance, coming polls will be taken care of as time goes, no rush, really.

Amebo Correspondent : What are your concluding words sir?

Hon 'Biyi Adeleye: APC remains open to all and sundry. Membership registration has been extended for a few more weeks and we are preoccupied with building the party, making it more formidable and glorious. As said earlier, the business of governance is steadily and actively being pursued. The lame ducks can continue with their drab and theatrics, we are least concerned let alone distracted.

No Reconciliation Between PDP Factions In Ogun - Ajayi Abayomi

COMMUNIQUE RELEASED AFTER JOINT MEETING OF OGUN PDP AND THE STATE ELDERS' FORUM HELD ON MONDAY 22ND MARCH 2021 AT ADESBA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, PANSEKE, ABEOKUTA UNDER THE STATE CHAIRMAN; MR. SAMSON BAMGBOSE.

After robust deliberation, it was uniamously agreed as follows:




(1). It is imperative to make it known to the general public that there was no resolution yet about the reconciliation meeting held between Ogun PDP and Senator Bukola Saraki led National Reconciliation Committee.

(2). It is expedient to inform all and sundry that the purported resolution released to the effect that reconciliation haven occurred should be disregarded in it's entirety.

(3).That in the best interest of Ogun people yearning for PDP to provide the alternative platform for better governance, we remain committed to truly equitable and genuine reconciliation thereby ending the age long differences within the party in the State.

(4). That the process for the resolution of Ogun PDP crises is still on going with series of scheduled meetings in the coming days.

(5). That there was a reaffirment of the confidence reposed in Prince Segun Seriki as the leader of the party in the state and head of the negotiating team.

Hon. Ajayi Abayomi
Ag. Publicity Secretary