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The Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of Prof. Abiodun Musa Aibinu as the second Vice-Chancellor of Summit University, Offa on the recommendation of the Governing Council.

The appointment is sequel to an earlier interview conducted by the Joint Council Senate Selection Committee which is composed of highly experienced stakeholders of the University. The appointment is in line with the provision of the Summit University Law 2015.

Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu until his appointment as the new Vice-Chancellor of Summit University, Offa is a Professor of Mechatronics at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria.

He is popularly recognised as an “Acadopreneur” and a highly-motivated career driven achiever with over twenty-three (23) years working experience in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering and Industrial Automation.

He also has teaching and research experience in the field of Artificial intelligence and Robotics.

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Hon. Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni, a lawmaker representing Ijesa South federal Constituency at the federal house of representatives Abuja, on Friday said helping the poor was his reason for existence.

He made this known at the 13th edition of the L.B Foundation's empowerment/graduation ceremony programme held at Akinyemi Memorial Grammar School, Ifewara, Osun State.

The empowerment is coming just two weeks after hundreds of residents in Ijesa South were empowered with cash gift and equipments /work tools (base on the area of their specialisations) by the lawmaker.

However, at today (Friday)'s empowerment programme: four motorcycles were distributed, 14 tailoring and eight hairdressing gradurands were given work tools, 12 people were given grants, 12 bags of fertilizer were distributed to farmers and 46 grinding machines were also distributed.

Speaking and giving account of his stewardship within two and half years as a federal lawmaker, Hon. Ayeni said he had done a lot to make his people proud by providing them with social amenities and empowering countless number of people, both young and old, within the confine of his constituency and beyond.

"Being a lawmaker doesn't me I should be establishing companies here and there for enriching myself, but service to humanity is a great responsibility in which am trying my best," he added.

He stated that through his office, a mini stadium has been approved to be sited at Ogedengbe school of science ilesa, saying the foundation laying of the project will come up on the 28th and 29th of March.

"Hon. Ajibisoro and I have co-sponsored a bill to establishing a federal medical college which is now at the second stage and will soon go for public hearing.


"As the deputy chairman, house committee on police affairs, I have gotten the government approval to establish Police Children School here in ilesa to be sited at Temidire primary school in isokun on which work will soon start.". he said

Ayeni, however, implored the beneficiaries to use the resources received judiciously for the purpose it was meant for, assuring that apart from the empowerment, other physical projects would be executed at no distance time.

He urged the people of his constituency to continue to support Gov. Gboyega Oyetola in a bid to take the state to greater heights, enjoining them to cast their votes for the governor come July 16.

One of the beneficiaries, Mr Afolabi Jelili expressed delight at what he described as an “outstanding and impactful project" done by the lawmaker.

Jelili who got sewing machine, said it would help him to be self reliant.

Another beneficiary, Adebisi Abosede, who got a grinding machine, could not contain her joy, saying there couldn’t have been a better way to alleviate people’s suffering at the grassroots than such empowerment programme.

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Adonis American College Of Health Technology And Sciences Holds Her 2ND Matriculation Ceremony

All is set for the 2nd Matriculation ceremony of Adonis American College of Health Technology and Sciences as she matriculates about 242 students..

The Matriculation ceremony which is stated to hold on Wednesday 16th March, 2022 will take place on the campus located at Km 10, Imesi Road, Esa Oke

The event shall be accommodating dignitaries from far and near, such as Oba of Esa-Oke, His Royal Highness Owamiran Adeyemi, Honorable Commissioner of Education, Osun State, Hon Bamisayemi, Chief Imaam of Esa-Oke, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Esa-Oke Chairman, Hon. Wole Oke, Rector Osun State College of Technology, Barrister Femi Onigbogi, Obokun Local Government Chairman, Osun State and many others.

Matriculating students shall be admitted into various departments of the institution.

Community Health Department (CHEW), Junior Community Health Department (JCHEW), Dental and Clinical Health Department, Environmental Health, Health Technician and Health Assistant Department.

“This 2nd Matriculation ceremony would be a very special one, we call parents and the general public to be witnesses at this ceremony”. The College Registrar, Mr R.A Adewoyin admonished.

Mr. Abdulrasheed Kayode Folaranmi, the Director General of Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) shall be the Guest Speaker of the August Ceremony with Owamiran of Esa-Oke, Oba Adeyemi Adediran as the royal father of the day.

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Residents of Ido Ijesa Community in Ilesa, Osun State have expressed their gratitude to the lawmaker representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Babatunde Ayeni for his contribution towards the ongoing drainage construction in the community.

Hon. Ayeni, who represents people of Atakunmosa East/ Atakunmosa West and Ilesa East/West donated a sum of five hundred thousand naira to the community as part of his own contribution to drainage project in the community.

CityMirror News reports that landlords of Ido Ijesa Community had embarked on the construction of water drainage of their environment to rid the community of flooding.

Residents of the community, who could not hide their joy, however, appreciated the lawmaker for his continuous support towards the upliftment of the community and the entire Ijesa South constituency at large.

A Resident of the area , Mr Olu Kolawole, applauded the steps taken by residents and landlords of the community in assisting the government in moving the community forward, through the construction of the drainage.

He praised the development committee of the community for its dogged determination to push the project, stressing that the realisation of the project would have been a mirage without the donations made by the lawmaker and committed landlords in the community.

CityMirror reports that the Lawmaker, cum philanthropist, had in collaboration with his Foundation, LB Ayeni Foundation presented a cheque of N500,000 to the representatives of Ido Ijesa in support of the drainage project embarked upon by them.

Ayeni while presenting the cheque commended the residents of the community for the proactive measures being taken by them to prevent erosion and dangers attached to flooding as the rainy season is fast approaching


"Apart from my foundation's empowerment scheme, improving the lives of my constituents and community development had been my utmost priority prior to and after my election into the green chambers of the National Assembly as a member representing Atakumosa East and West, Ilesa East and West.

"However, Ifeloju community off Ile Ayo llesa has been in a protracted blackout and when my attention was drawn to the plight of the residents, I intervened by inviting the community leaders who gave me the cost of fixing the electricity problem.

"Consequent upon our discussion, I gave the community a sum N200,000 to hasten the restoration of electricity supply to the community.

"I thank the community for keeping me abreast of happenings in their areas and making my job easier, because good representation is based on information.
without you there can not be me." he said

He, however, urged residents of the two communities, he had assisted, and the entire constituents to continue to support the present administration in the state just as he enjoined them to cast their votes for Governor Gboyega Oyetola in the coming gubernatorial election scheduled to hold on July 16.

Read Details Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2022/07/ido-ijesa-people-express-gratitude-as-hon-ayeni-donates-n500000-towards-their-drainage-project

Osun Food Support Scheme: Traders Laud Oyetola For Distributing Palliatives In The Markets


The Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, Engr . Hon. Olalekan Badmus on Monday said there is no going back in the distribution of the monthly free food to the Residents of the state.

Badmus made this known while distributing this month edition of monthly Food Support Scheme to the traders in Osogbo, Osogbo Federal Constituency.

Represented by the Coordinating Director of the ministry, Mr. Kunle Falode , the Commissioner said there is no going back in giving back to the people.

He assured that contrary to the insinuation in some quarters , the monthly food distribution will not be ceased as long as as the Governor Gboyega Oyetola still remains the governor of the state.

Speaking on the importance of the initiative, the State Commissioner said the market approach strategy was adopted as part of effort to further reach out to the masses at the grassroots, saying the present administration was making deliberate efforts to ensure that citizens benefit directly and indirectly from the policies and programmes of the state government.

“However, in trying to ensure that we have more reach, we have introduced market approach. We are targeting all the markets in the State.


“There is no doubt that Governor Governor Adegboyega Oyetola is passionate about the welfare of the people, and the massive turnout of the people at various markets visited is an indication that they love the Governor and his Government.

“It is a good thing that the Governor is giving back to the people and we shall continue to maintain this by ensuring that the welfare and well-being of the people are guaranteed,” Badmus added.


Also Speaking, Hon. Olaniyi Saudi, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters said they took the palliatives to the markets in order to ensure that citizens who are not captured under the World Bank Social Register adopted by the State for the distribution also benefit from the food support scheme.

Some of the beneficiaries who appeared elated and enthusiastic after receiving the palliatives, commended the administration of Governor Gboyega Oyetola for the gesture.

They prayed God to continue to uphold the administration for prioritising the welfare and well-being of the citizens.

Mrs Abigail Adenihun, Folasade Adesina, Jimoh Kabir and Alfa Lateef Akorede , who are all traders at Oluode Market , Osogbo expressed gratitude to the government for bringing the good gesture to their domains.

According to Mrs Abigail Adenihun, “the initiative is a reflection of the passion and love which the Administration of Governor Oyetola has for the masses as it had shown clearly that he has the welfare of the people at heart.”

Also, some of the beneficiaries at the Igbonna, Okebale , and Ifon markets, applauded the government on the sustenance of the scheme since its inauguration.

Mrs Olawale Suliyat , said, “I must commend the government for sustaining this initiative. This is highly impressive and impactful.

“Though, I never thought I could benefit from this but with this, I have a positive story to tell. It is a good thing that aside the style adopted for distribution, it is now being taken to market places.”

Among the markets where food items were distributed on Monday include; Otaefun Market, Sabo Market, Okebale Market, Erin-Osun, Ifon Market among others in Osogbo Federal Constituency.

Read Details Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2022/07/osun-food-support-scheme-govt-will-not-stop-food-distribution-to-vulnerable-persons-says-commissioner/

As the world mark this year 2022 International Women's Day, a business woman and lawyer, Morenike George -Taylor has called for a woman President in the country.

Speaking on this year Women's Day and the need for quality women representation in government, she said is a tricky one.

According to her " I would canvass for anyone that is qualified and strong enough to lead Nigeria. In our President, I pray for qualities like pragmatism, wisdom, intelligence and the President must truly understand our deeply rooted cultural issues. If a woman have all these traits, why can’t she be President"? she remarked.

She stressed that "I’m really excited about this year’s international women’s day. As a woman in business, in the last two years there has been a lot of positive change in the business world for women. Women are now in several positions of leadership. We have a woman as a Prime Minister in New Zealand and the MD’s and CEO’s of many Nigerian banks are women. The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Aisha Ahmad is also a woman,and this is no easy feat. This is a great milestone for women in Nigeria"

Speaking on women as catalyst for national development she remarked that she would definitely encourage more women to go into politics.

George -Taylor contended that Women are dynamic and strong and they have shown in recent years particularly that they can achieve anything they set their mind to do.

She said she had the believe that the politics in Nigeria is still male dominated but there must be a need for a little more balance.

She equally noted that "there is need to improve the participation of women in government, we would hope to achieve a 50/50 situation but that would be a bit idealistic for me. I’m more of a realist, my hope is that strong intelligent women who have our best interest at heart and are patriots are voted into office to represent us

She remarked that for breaking bias "there must be gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality.

George -Taylor however urged Nigerians to Celebrate women's achievement and raise awareness against bias for equality.
PDP Primary: don't repeat your violence, killing style, Osun APC tells PDP
Warns members to stay away from them

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of Osun has told the opposition PDP not to soak the state in conflict and  stop a repeat of their violence and killing style in the party's governorship primary election which will be conducted tomorrow.

The party also warned members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress to stay away from blood sucking monsters, the PDP, adding that, 'if PDP members don't hesitate to violently killed themselves, vandalized properties belonging to their members just because of delegates congress, what members of other political parties should expect during the party's governorship primary election.

This was contained in a statement issued from party's Directorate of Publicity, Research and Strategy and signed by its Director, Kunle Oyatomi Esq and made available to Newsmen on Monday in Osogbo, the state capital, calling on security agencies in the state to be vigilant and prevent PDP from breaking the law and order in the state.

Oyatomi said that 'it is no longer news that PDP is allergic to credible election, and the party is full of violence and blood sucking monsters who don't believe in free, fair, credible and transparent election.We ask them to stop acting already rehearsed drama of violence and killing in order not to soak the peace of Osun in conflict.

According to Oyatomi, "people of the state of Osun can still vividly recall the level of violence recorded during the PDP delegates congress held few weeks ago, where some of their members were killed, while some of them sustained serious injuries; houses and vehicles were also vandalized and burnt by PDP thugs for reasons best known to them".

The weapon-wielding thugs later moved to other areas, brandishing guns, machetes and charms; inflicted injuries on some innocent citizens and shot sporadically into the air purposely to create tension and fears in the minds of residents of the affected areas. This ugly incident, according to the party, showed how calous and deadly Osun PDP is, and Osun people do not want a repeat of such an unfortunate exercise.

Osun APC therefore urged PDP governorship Aspirants in the state to call their political thugs and supporters to order, and  ensure a peaceful exercise across the state, adding that their collective interest is not worth blood of a citizen of Osun. They should also not allow their inordinate and selfish interest to jeopardize the peace and harmony of the state, noting that the interest of good people of Osun is bigger than theirs and should the exercise turn bloody as they did during the violently conducted delegates congress, Osun PDP will be held responsible, the party said.

Osun APC therefore called security agencies in the state to sound a note of warning to the PDP leaders and members in the state, to 
be on alert and ensure the maintenance of law and order in the state before, during and after the party's primary election.

Read Details Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2022/08/international-womens-day-business-woman-and-lawyer-canvasses-for-women-president-in-nigeria/

As part of his effort to reduce poverty in his constituency, especially during the economic recession occasioned by the novel COVID-19, the lawmaker representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Babatunde Ayeni, has empowered hundreds of youths in his constituency with work tools and cash support.

Those empowered are traders and artisans, drawn from Atakunmosa East Local Government Area, to benefit from the 12th Edition of LB Ayeni Foundation Empowerment Scheme.

The programme which took place on Friday, March 4, 2022 , at St Marks 'B' Primary School, Iperindo had prominent sons and daughters, traditional rulers, students, market men and women, artisans,traders and top political leaders in the area in attendance.

Tools and equipment given to the beneficiaries include; grinding machines, sewing machines, barbing kits, hairdressing equipment, motorcycles among others.

Speaking, Hon. Ayeni said the empowerment would provide job opportunities for the people in the informal sector, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the artisans and reduce the rate of unemployment within the constituency.

He further said he derives happiness in making life bearable for the needy and the less privileged adding that he would continue to put smiles on the faces of his constituents.

The lawmaker who had in the recent time empowered thousands of youths including traders, Artisans, farmers in the various areas of their specialisation hinted that, in no distance time, residents of Iwara Community would benefit from the Empowerment Programmes.

"The train of LB Ayeni Foundation would have a stop over at Iwara in three weeks’ time for people of the area to benefits from the empowerment scheme.

"I want to make sure people from the nooks and crannies of my constituency all benefits from the empowerment scheme.

"You are the ones that put me in the House of Assembly as your representative and I promise to continue to put smiles on your faces because I derive happiness in making life bearable for the needy and the less privileged

"This empowerment program will be rotated among the four local government areas in ijesa South federal constituency". he said

The Politician cum philanthropist, however, charged the beneficiaries to make judiciously use of the equipments, urging them not to sell them but they should rather use the tools to boost their status economically.

While speaking on the just concluded governorship primaries of the APC , Honourable Ayeni enjoined aggrieved members of the party to sheath their swords and support governor Gboyega Oyetola, the flag bearer of the party, in the coming July 16 governorship election in Osun State.

Two of the beneficiaries, mrs Amina Wakili and mr Tona Omoniyi described the gesture as philanthropic , noting that it was the first time they would see a serving house of Representatives member traveling down to distribute empowerment materials at the grassroots.

The beneficiaries said that the founder of Ayeni Foundation has helped to reduce the level of poverty in the constituency.

They prayed that God would continue to elevate the lawmaker and grant his heart desires, saying they never thought of having such an opportunity so quick.

Read More Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2022/05/joy-as-hundreds-of-traders-artisans-benefit-from-rep-ayeni-empowerment-programme-in-osun/

APC Convention: Group petitions Police, DSS, others over Dapo Abiodun, calls for immediate action


A Civil Society Organization, Advocacy for Advancement of Peace & Harmony in Africa Initiative(ADAPHAI) has written a petition to the heads of security agencies in Nigeria as well as to the Chairman of APC Caretaker & Extra Ordinary Convention Committee (CECPC), Mai Malam Buni, over the nomination of the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun as the Chairman of Election Appeal Committee for the national convention slated for March 26.

The group alleged that the Governor has a multiple felon cases in the US, bothering on fraud and dishonesty, which he deliberately concealed through redaction.

In a petition dated 4th March, 2022, and signed by the National Coordinator of the Organization, Comrade Sulaimon Suberu, the group attached various documents indicating indictment of the Ogun State Governor in the US.

ADAPHAI, therefore, called for prompt investigation to ascertain the veracity of its claim and quick action to address the alleged infraction, as it called on the leadership of the APC to quickly remove Abiodun as the Chairman of Election Appeal Committee during the coming convention.

''As a leading Non-governmental Organization in Nigeria, we consider it pertinent and expedient to inform you of our recent findings and discovery in the Nigeria's political space, as a way of averting political debacle that could heat up the polity and threaten peaceful co-existence in Nigeria.

''It may interest you to know that we are presently in possession of documented evidence that clearly shows that Governor Dapo Abiodun was indicted in multiple felon cases in the United States of America bothering on Fraud and dishonesty. Irrefutable documented evidence shows a pattern of repeat criminal offenses - 12th July 1986, 6th November 1986 and 15th January 1987, in that order.

''In a bid to manipulate extant provisions of Nigerian Constitution on the eligibility of ex-convicts or persons indicted for dishonesty and fraud to contest for public office (Section 182, subsection (d),(i) and (j), Governor Dapo Abiodun, deliberately CONCEALED his criminal past by Redacting his criminal records on 18th August, 2015, at exactly 3.18pm (Copy of Redacted page attached).

''Below is the details of the Redaction Data:
CFN: 20150534571
BOOK: 29743
PAGE: 1170
DATE: 18 Aug 2015
TIME: 04:20:51pm
Harvey Ruvin Clerk of Court. MIA- Dale City.

''We therefore demand a prompt and further investigation on the above allegations to ascertain the veracity of our claim for immediate action.

''Also, we implore the leadership of the APC to quickly remove Gov. Dapo Abiodun as the Chairman of APC's Election Petition Committee during its Convention slated for March 26 with immediate effect, to give credibility to the exercise,as such nomination portends serious threat to the party and the country at large'', the petition reads.

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Rev. Isaac Oluyamo, the Diocesan Bishop of Ijesa North, Anglican Communion, on Sunday said Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun would win the Osun governorship election in July, but salary payment of workers will cease for four years.

Oluyamo made this statement while delivering a sermon at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church Ere-Ijesa, Osun, at the installation of Mrs Foluke Dada as the Iya Egbe Odo (Woman Leader) of the Church.

Oluyamo said, “I know members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not like what I want to say, but go and write it down, Gov. Oyetola will win the governorship election, but for four years there will be no salary.”

He said the second term of governors and governments is always tough.


Details and video here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2022/27/osun-2022-oyetola-will-win-but-salary-payment-will-cease-bishop-with-video/

Olaiya Flyover: Osun ALGON Chair, Abiodun Lauds Oyetola On Successful Completion, Opening For Public Use

The Chairman of Osun Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun has commended the Governor of the State, Adegboyega Oyetola on the successful completion of the iconic Olaiya Flyover.

He also lauded the Governor for his swift response to alleviate traffic hurdles, improve the infrastructural development and quest to safety, that primarily informed the construction of the bridge at the material time it was conceptualised.

The ALGON Chairman averred that with the successful completion of the bridge, the Governor has once again made what seems impossible to political tradusers and 'Doubting Thomas' possible.

He however commended the residents of the State for their perseverance, understanding and endurance, during the construction period.

Hon. Abiodun made these known in an interview with Journalists shortly after the opening of the bridge by the Governor of the State.

Describing Governor Oyetola as a promise keeper, Osun ALGON Chairman, said that the Governor has done tremendously well in the area of human and infrastructural development as manifested in the myriad of kilometres of roads constructed, rehabilitated and completed.

He urged residents to continue to support him, in his bid to take the State to greater heights.

He said: "there is no gainsaying that the Governor has been performing tremendously well in the area of human and infrastructural development. The people's Governor as a matter is a promise keeper.

"We are very impressive by the way and manner the Governor has been managing the resources of the State. Despite the meager resources, Governor Oyetola strived so hard to ensure he delivers the flyover in record time.

"With the huge success recorded on this, no doubt, the Governor has indeed done what his critics thought he could not do. He has put them to shame. He has made what seems impossible to tradusers and 'Doubting Thomas' possible with this beautiful edifice.

"I am very sure that the residents who have been showing love for him because of the way and manner he has been managing the affairs of the state would be very excited to have this bridge opened and subsequently commissioned", Abiodun added.

He therefore advised the residents to take precautions and comply with the traffic rules while plying the bridge, just as he urged them to continue to support the Governor in his efforts to take the state to the greater heights and vote him in the coming July 16 gubernatorial election.

Read Details Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2022/28/olaiya-flyover-osun-algon-chair-abiodun-lauds-oyetola-on-successful-completion-opening-for-public-use/

Dele Momodu Visits Gbongan, Mother's Hometown To Kickstart Presidential Ambition

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

The Publisher of 'Ovation Magazine', Dele Momodu, on Saturday, visited His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Adetoyese Oyeniyi, Odugbemi 1, the Olufi of Gbongan, Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State, to seek the blessing of the royal father for his presidential aspiration.

CityMirrorNews reports that on his arrival in the town, Momodu visited the gravesite of his mother (the mother he described as a caring mother while alive) and prayed for the repose of her soul.

Gbongan in Osun State, is reported to be the ancestral home of the the mother of the veteran Journalist, Mama Gladys Arike Momodu nee Fatoye who died in the month of May, 2007.

A large number of people ( comprising of residents and supporters), however, thronged the palace of the Olufi to receive Dele Momodu when he went to the palace to pay homage to the king.

Relatives and family members of his late mother from Oosa Compound, Oke Egan, Gbongan, including masquarades, equally welcomed the veteran journalist with dancing and all sorts of acrobatic entertainment at the Olufi's palace.

Speaking at the palace, Momodu said he joined the main opposition party so as to play an active role in saving the nation from the unpleasant grip of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He recounted the roles he played during the presidential election which brought Buhari to the power in year 2015, adding that his decision to contest the presidency was born out of the passion to librare Nigerians from the hand of those he described as corrupt people.

He said he is better prepared for the country’s topmost political seat and he is determined not to give up on his ambition, even for any of his fellow aspirants “who thinks he can buy the whole of Nigeria with his money.”

“I have been greatly humbled by the excitement already generated which reminds me of how it was 29 years ago when your good friend and my own adopted father, Chief Moshood Abiola, threw his hat in the ring.

“It is very obvious that Nigerians are eager to restore that promise of hope and the accompanying peace and joy that we lost,” he said, adding that Nigeria needs urgent reset and total redirection.

"I have worked with Are Ona kakanfo, Late Chief Moshood Abiola. I was chased out of the country for three years. I worked with Chief Olu Falae , I was jailed . I have also worked with President Muhammad Buhari before things started working upside down." he said

Speaking, the Olufi of Gbongan showered encomium on the presidential Aspirant promising to support him for his presidential Ambition.

CityMirrorNews recalls that Momodu was among the Nigerian elites who strongly canvassed both online and offline against the 16 years rule of the PDP and the re-election bid of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

However, Momodu recently registered his commitment to the PDP as well as his determination to stick to his ambition through to the end.

Read Details Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2022/26/dele-momodu-visits-gbongan-mothers-hometown-to-kickstart-presidential-ambition/

.........Ataoja Finger In Crisis

Osogbo Progressive Union, the umbrella association of indigenes of Osogbo has been engulfed in leadership crisis that has made the body moribund for some years now.

Investigation conducted by newsmen revealed that the crisis has crippled the association to the extent that more than half of its property which the union rely on to finance its activities through rents had been allegedly sold off and proceed allegedly diverted to private purse and some individual pockets.

It was also gathered that the leadership crisis had resulted in litigations most of which have not been disposed off despite that pleads by some elders of the community to settle out of court.

At the peak of the crisis, another association known as Osogbo Descendant Progressive Union (ODPU) was formed to replace the original OPU and all its property and secretariat located at Osogbo Town Hall had been taken over by the new body allegedly engineered by the current traditional ruler of the town, Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji Larooye 1.

The crisis rocking the union, according to investigation, got to the peak in 2015 when the monarch, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji who is the patron of the union, allegedly directed that Ambassador Siyanbola be made automatic head of the new executive of the union for second term in office and it resulted in litigation which lasted for more than six years without any headway.

In 2018, the monarch dissolved Ambassador Siyanbola led executive and formed Osogbo Descendants Progressive Union (ODPU) and asked the union to hand over to the newly created association which did not enjoy the acceptance and support of the majority of the indigene of the town.

“Siyanbola wrote to the leadership of the new body against tampering with property of the union and it lost lots of resources during the period of litigations while many others lost hope and confidence in the affairs of the union.

A reliable source told our reporter that One Afolabi Fatai allegedly wrecked havoc on the property of the union as he claimed to have been appointed a consultant over the union’s property, terrorising tenants and collect certain percentage of the rents paid by tenants claiming same to be his commission.

In January 2021 some prominent elders intervened which brought relative peace to the union asking the union to settle out of the court. Some selected people that are neutral to form caretaker committee were contacted to run the union for one year after which credible election will take place.

This was after the court accepted terms of settling out of court on 20th January 2021. The chairman of that caretaker committee was Hon. Justice Kunle Adeigbe while others are Alhaji Gasali Kasmo, Alhaji Akeem Woleola, Mr. Suleiman Bodunrin, Bashir Gbodupe and Barrister Bode Babalola among others.

At this point, ODPU was still fighting on union's property and Oba Jimoh Oyetunji was said to visited the Osogbo Town Hall where the secretariat of the union was located along with traditional chiefs, local hunters and traditional town crier going round the premises that henceforth rent to union's property should be paid to the new union formed by Ataoja, ODPU through Fatai Afolabi.

Afterwards, the home branch body of the union organised an election which produced Alhaji Lamar Makinde as the new President of the union but the former caretaker committee claimed that it had already conducted another election through electoral college with Justice Kunle Adeigbe as Chairman an exercise which other people claimed was not known to them.

Kunle Adeigbe later petitioned the police alleging that Makinde led executive burgled into the secretariat of the union and carted away some vital items, the allegation was dismissed by the police after the conduct of investigation which was said to be false.

Oba Oyetunji was said to have not been happy with the new association which he formed, ODPU was not given free hands to operate and instructed one Alhaji Ajadi Badmus who is one of the living members of Board of Trustees of OPU to go and change OPU to ODPU.

The traditional ruler was also said to have directed the new President of the union, Alhaji Kamar Makinde to hand over key to the union's property to him but Makinde tacitly begged him to allow him to consult the elders that he will do so at appropriate time.

When contacted, the President of Home Branch of the union, Alhaji Akeem Woleola confirmed the development and said his wish for the union is an independent OPU which would be detached from so many conflicting interests that have held Osogbo down for a long time.

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A middle-aged-man, Idris Eshoayeremia Abdulkadir, has appealed to well meaning people to assist him to survive the chronic kidney disease (CKD).

AbdulKadir was diagnosed of CKD in December 2019 at Al Qassimi Hospital Sharja.

He explained that all efforts to get relief from the ailment have been futile as transplant has been the only option.

According to him, he has spent so much on dialysis to sustain living. He appealed to the people to passionately donate for him to get N10million for the transplant.

He said, Around May 2020, I was fortunate to be granted about 50 sessions of dialysis by Sharja Charity, which lasted until September 2020.

"During this period I applied for both residence and company license with the hope that meager profits from labour contracts awarded to my company could be saved for my transplant surgery.

"Unfortunately, I could not secure a single contract or job since the establishment of my company due to my unstable health condition.
In September 2020, I approached Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abdudabi for transplant and they assured me that charity will cater for it after my registration with them.

"After several test, I was told that my mum was a perfect match. My three siblings could not donate because they are hypertensive. My mum flew down to UAE in January 2021 in company of my younger sister for further evaluation at their transplant centre prior to surgery.

"On our first visit to the hospital, I was told that their charity could not cater for the surgery since my visa bears Dubai and not Abdudabi. I was referred to Dubai Hospital and on getting there I was told that charity for kidney transplant is available for only UAE citizens and not residents.

"Ideally, I am supposed to have three dialysis sessions in a week (at N260, 000 per week) Since the free dialysis by Sharja Charity lapsed in September 2020. Due to lack of fund, I have been paying for only a dialysis session (at the rate of N86,450 per session) in a week from the money sent to me by family and sympathizers and whenever there was complication due to irregular dialysis, Al-qassimi Hospital do give me treatment on charity at their emergency section. My mum is my only hope for donorship as all my siblings are hypertensive patients. I am afraid that my inability to raise fund and get transplant done is affecting her overall health.

"On making enquiries at various hospitals in UAE, I realized the cost of the kidney transplant ranges between N27million and #30million. Zenith Hospital, the number one kidney transplant center in Nigeria with the highest success rate have their total package in the range of N8million to N10million.

"I hereby request for support of any kind as my health is fast deteriorating and my kidney condition is at the end stage."

IDRIS ESHOAYEREMIA ABDULKADIR, Account number 0034673202 (ACCESS BANK), brother's phone number is 08034864221 and wife's phone number is 08138086432.

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF A PASSIONATE LEADER, OTUNBA ISIAKA ADETUNJI ADELEKE..

Exactly four years ago that we all woke up to the news of your sudden demise.
The entire State was throne into mourning, it is not even your death that made us cry because we all knew death is inevitable. We cried and wailed because of your goodwill, kindness and generosity to everyone that has contact with you.

We can measure time but we can not measure our loss.

Today, we thank God that all you left behind are flourishing and waxing stronger everyday.

May Almighty Allah continue to grant you eternal rest.

Gbogbo ise rere yin ati molebi rere ti e ni se lede leyin yin (your goodwill and good family are holding forth).

Signed

Hon. Isiaq Akinloye
Osogbo Federal Constituency

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

The former Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Elder Adelowo Adebiyi, will add another feather to his cap by becoming the Patron of the Women Wing Of Association Of Nigeria (WOWICAN),
Christian Penticostal Fellowship Of Nigeria/ CAN, Osun State.

The honour would be conferred on Elder Adelowo on April 24, 2021 at the Apostolic Church Alekuwodo Osogbo, at 10:00 am.

According to a letter signed by the Chairman and Secretary planing committee, the investiture of the Osun APC chieftain is in recognition of his dedication and involvement in Christian spiritual activities.

The letter reads: "Calvary greetings to you in the precious name of Jesus Christ our Lord .

"We thank God for sparing your life and for using you as His vessel in His vineyard .

"Through your dedication and your involvement in Christian spiritual a local Government of CPFN /PFN . Which will come up on the 24th APRIL 2021. May God bless you as you honour our invitation.

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By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

A member of the House of Representative, Hon. Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni on Wednesday raised alarm over threats to his life by thugs sponsored by a lawmaker in Osun State.

Ayeni, who represents Ijesa South Federal Constituency in the House of Reps explained that he was in a meeting this morning when he received a call from a suspected hoodlum who hinted that they were coming in their large numbers to attack him.

According to the lawmaker, they would have attacked him, if not because of the way he relates with his people.

Though, Ayeni did not mention the name of the lawmaker alleged to have sponsored the attack.

CityMirrorNews finding has it that the meeting was summoned by Elder Kunle Odeyemi with selected APC leaders of Ilesa west LGA.

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By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo


The Special Adviser to Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Youths and Sports, Hon Adegboyega Adelabu Aremo last night sent his greetings to Muslims in Osun State as the 30-day Ramadan fast begins today.

Recall that Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III last night declared today as the first day of Ramadan, 1442 AH

Making the announcement in his palace in Sokoto, the Sultan said the commencement of the fast followed reports of sighting of the moon across various states of the federation which marked the end of the month of Shaaban 1442 AH.

In his message to the Muslim faithful across the state on the beginning of the Ramadan, Aremo said fasting is not just merely meant to stay hungry or thirsty, but an opportunity to strive for inner purification and self-accountability.

The Special Adviser on Youths and Sports, in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Osogbo, on Monday, said “It is meant to inculcate righteousness and discipline. "

He enjoined fasting Muslims to increase their love for humanity, acts of charity, kindness, generosity and gratitude.

He called on Muslims and all citizens of the state to always remember men and women who are less fortunate than themselves.

Aremo also urged Muslim faithful to use the fasting period to pray for Governor Gboyega Oyetola in his determination to take the state to the greater heights.

"The ninth month of the Islamic calendar involves abstaining from food, drink, smoking and sex between early morning and sunset.

"Fasting - during Ramadan or for other reasons - is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, the others being faith, prayer, charity and the pilgrimage to Mecca.

"I enjoin Muslim faithful to use this fasting period to pray for the state and our amiable Governor Gboyega Oyetola to succeed in his determination to take the state to the greater heights.

"As the month of Ramadan starts, talk respectfully, treat others kindly, walk modestly and pray sincerely. May Allah bless you and your family

The Legislative Arm of Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State have suspended the council Chairman, Mr Tajudeen Ajide over misappropriation of funds and abuse of office.

The Councillors are seeking the approval of the Lagos State House of Assembly to impeach the council  chairman Mr Tajudeen Ajide.

The decision, which was collectively taken by all the nine Councillors in Surulere Local government, was made to enable them conclude their investigations.

In a statement issued at the end of its plenary session on Friday, 9th April 2021 which was signed by all the Councillors, and made available  to Newsmen,  Ajide is said to have refused to make available all legal documents of all contracts issued by his administration from inceptive till date.

The lawmakers passed a vote of no confidence which was followed by the suspension of the Executive Chairman, Mr Tajudeen Ajide based on grounds that the erstwhile chairman have misused his powers, Not Followed due process and misappropriated Council Funds

“Our findings show that 95 per cent of the contracts of the Local Government was been executed by two contractors (Olupopson Construction Limited and Serial Touch Limited) there was no bidding done and due process Followed in contractor selection.

“The Chairman also expended the sum of N60 million which was not budgeted for in the year 2020 on the pretence of variation on the construction of Primary Health Centre at Akerele which is an impeachable offence.

“Bogus and overinflated contracts on the purchase of official vehicles for the legislative Arm which will be a financial burden on the Councillors . Embezzlement of funds allocated for the purchase of two buses for the legislative arm.

“In view of the foregoing, Council resolved that since the Chairman was invited on three occasions in 2021 and refused to honour all the invitations, The Council, have therefore, resolved that the Executive Chairman be suspended from office to enable the Legislative Council conclude its investigation. Therefore, the Legislative Arm seeks the approval of the House of Assembly for the impeachment of the Local Government Chairman.”

Signed
Messrs

Akande Barakat
Adebisi Adebayo David
Fasasi Kehinde Ajenifuja
Phillips Olubunmi Emmanuel
Otinwa Olanrewaju Eric
Ijitola Oluwasegun Emmanuel
Kareem Muyideen Abiodun
Ajala Ajibola Yusuf
Kazeem Bello.

... says deceased lived a good life of active, selfless service to humanity

The leadership of the Great Ife Alumni Association of the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Monday expressed shock over the death of the Publicity Secretary, Pan Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, late Yinka Odumakin.

The Afenifere's spokesman died in the early hours of last Saturday at the Intensive Care Unit, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos State.

The Worldwide President of the Association, Engr. Wale Olaleye (FNSE) in a statement issued by the Association's National Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Ajibola Falode, described the deceased as a worthy ambassador, democrat, nationalist and patriotic Nigerian whose entire life was dedicated to serve God and humanity.

He said the death of the pro-democracy and detribalised Nigerian would in no doubt creates a vacuum in the nation's political and democratic development, saying Nigeria, Africa and entire world had lost a courageous and dogged socioeconomic, political and democratic crusader.

"The late Yinka Odumakin, a 1989 graduate of English at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife would be sorely missed by the Great Ife Alumni Association and the Nation at large.

"Late Yinka Odumakin, who was a PRO of the Students' Union in his University days was a great activist and a nationalist.

"The Worldwide President, Engr. Wale Olaleye (FNSE) took solace in the fact that Yinka lived a good life of active and selfless service to the Country, Nigeria.

"I prayed that God in His infinite mercies would grant the family, the Alumni Association and friends he left behind the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss," he added


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The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly, Senator Babajide Omoworare has called on Nigerians to emulate the spirit of faith and sacrifice of Jesus Christ which is the fulcrum of Easter celebration. 

Omoworare made this call in a statement issued in Ile-Ife to celebrate this years Easter. He emphasised the love of Jesus Christ for humanity and his sacrifice to save all while reposing confidence in God the Father who gave him the mandate. 

Easter is a celebration of love, faith and sacrifice. As human, we are under obligation to emulate lessons from God for peace on earth and greater rewards beyond. That Jesus gave himself up for us with absolute trust in God is a big lesson we must allow to guide our conduct and relationship with one another. If love reigns, peace will prevail. Omoworare said.

The Senator equally lauded Governor Gboyega Oyetola for the recently launched monthly food support for thirty thousand households in Osun. He called on the people not to relent in their support and prayer for the APC and Governor Oyetola as he strive daily to move Osun forward.

"In the spirit of the season, may I explore this medium to appreciate Governor Gboyega Oyetola for the food support initiative for vulnerable households, this attests to the welfare priority of the Governor especially as COVID 19 ravages the globe" The Senator said.

"May l also call on all Nigerians to pray for safe and healthy return of President Muhammadu Buhari from his medical vacation. Governance is a collective responsibility, supporting the APC and President Buhari is important and must be seen as necessary". He said.
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Aremo Congratulates Osun First Lady On Her Birthday


The Special Adviser to Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Youths and Sports, Hon Adegboyega Adelabu Aremo has joined thousands of well wishers in the state to celebrate the wife of the Governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola on her birthday anniversary.

Aremo described the wife of the Governor as a humble and modest woman.

The Special Adviser on Youths and Sports, in a felicitation message on her birthday commended Mrs Oyetola for being a strong pillar for her husband.

Describing Governor's wife as an epitome of good character, Aremo said Mrs Oyetola has impacted positively into the lives of many women and children through her pet project, Ileri Oluwa Development Initiative.

The grassroot political mobiliser noted that Mrs Oyetola’s life-changing projects have continued to give the government of his husband leverage, particular among women and children who constitute the largest part of the population.

He said: "I'm particularly happy with the life of service to humanity our mama has lived so far. The Governor's wife through her pet project , Ilerioluwa Initiatives, has been making life easier for women, especially widows and children as well as weaker members of the society.

"She has done very well towards ensuring that the people of the state desist from the habit of open defecation and female genital mutilation.

"It was heartening to note that Mrs Oyetola had so far delivered many homes from wrinkle just as she has put smiles on the faces of many vulnerable children as part of her charitable undertaking."

He, therefore, pray God Almighty to protect and grant mama all her heart desires.

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Osun Deputy Governor’s Wife Distributes Gifts To Widows, Calls For Legislation To Protect Them

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

The wife of the Osun State Deputy Governor, Mrs Oyefunke Alabi, has called on the 9th National Assembly to come up with legislation aimed at protecting widows in Nigeria .

She posted that thousands of widows were being subjected to intimidation and victimization, thereby making it difficult for them to adequately cater for their children.

She also called for abrogation of some dangerous traditional practices that tend to relegate widows to the background and deprive them sense of belongings in their immediate communities.

Mrs. Alabi made the remarks at Ikire on Wednesday, during a get-together and presentation of gifts to hundreds of widows from the three Local Governments that constitute Irewole Federal Constituency.

She added that the gesture was in tandem with the essence of Easter celebration, which according to her is the spirit of love.

She said", It is my great pleasure to play host again to this very important segment of our society, in the mood of Easter celebration, as a desirable forum for sober reflection on the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

"As we have been doing every year to show love and identify with our mothers, who have lost their better half; we must as a matter of duty continue to give them sense of belongings and cater for their needs, especially on special occasions of this nature.

"You will agree with me that the essence of the death of Jesus Christ for the purpose of the mankind is LOVE, so, it is important to continue to show love to one another in the same way our Lord Jesus Christ did.

" However, the composition of modern society has been so hostile to some widows, coupled with dangerous traditional practices, most especially in Africa, in which women were subjected to hardship and maltreatment after the death of their husbands.

"I am therefore urging the 9th National Assembly to come up with legislation to criminalize intimidation and victimization of widows. We should all agree that the more widows are protected and empowered, the better for our society.

" In conclusion, I will like to appreciate my husband, Mr. Benedict Alabi, for his huge support towards this programme over the years, as I pray for greater success of the Governor Adegboyega Oyetola-led Administration."

Present at the occasion were the Deputy Governor, Benedict Alabi, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Yemi Lawal and the former Chairman of Irewole Local Government,Hon. Remi Abass among others .

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Constituents Hail Rep Bamidele Salam For Facilitating Rehabilitation Of Awo-Iragberi-Aato- Ejigbo Road 45 Years After


The Federal Road Maintenance Agency on Tuesday commenced full rehabilitation of the road linking ancient towns of Ejigbo, Aato, Iragberi, Awo and other villages in Ede Federal Constituency of Osun State with equipments already moved to site.

The road rehabilitation, being an integral part of projects lined up for execution by the Lawmaker representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Bamidele Salam, took off this morning at the Iwo-Ibadan end of the road, after several efforts of the Lawmaker at securing presidency's attention and that of ministry of works to the importance of the long neglected road to the economy wellbeing of the state, especially residents of the area.

Representative Bamidele Salam had at various times, taken his lobby and campaign for rehabilitation of the road to the presidency, where he held meetings with the vice president of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and Babatunde Raji Fasola headed Ministry of Works.

Flagging off the rehabilitation work, the Federal Road Maintenance Agency in Osun State headed by Engr Bamidele Fasoranti, assured community leaders in the area of an enduring job which will put paid to incessant damage to critical portions of the road.

Addressing people at the flag off ceremony, Rep Bamidele Salam who spoke through his Legislative Aide, Barrister Akintayo Jimoh, thanked the federal ministry of works through FERMA for complimenting his efforts at bringing a definite end to the untold pains residents of Awo, Iragberi, Aato, Ejigbo and other adjoining communities have been facing on the road for several decades. He was also full of praises for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for his fatherly role in bringing the project to fruition.

Two notable community leaders at the event, Pa Jogunade Olaonipekun and Alhaji Misbaudeen Akinola expressed joy that Representative Bamidele Salam was eventually able to break the age long jinx of neglect the road has suffered. The rehabilitation according to them, would ease pressure on other alternate routes in the area as farmers and other prospective users of the road would have no problem transporting their farm produce and other services to other parts of the state.

At he flag off were aides of Representative Bamidele Salam led by his Senior Legislative Aide, Barrister Akintayo Jimoh, PDP Party chairmen in the four local governments of the federal constituency, the Olu of Gbamila, Oba Lamidi Yusuf, Balogun of Awo, Chief Dauda Babalola, Jagun of Awo, Alhaji Saka Adesola and Alhaji Lateef Adebayo who is the Babakekere of Awo.

Also at the flag off to show enthusiastic support to the project were the chairman, Iragberi Development Council, Alhaji Misbaudeen Akinola, prominent PDP leader in Egbedore local government, Pa Jogunade Olaonipekun, Egbedore Local Government PDP Women and Youths Leaders, Alhaja Rashidat Yusuf and Mr Biola Aderinto respectively and other residents of the communities too numerous to mention.

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Leaders of both factions of Osun state chapter of People's Democratic Party, PDP were in Abuja last week to meet the national reconciliation and strategy committee set up to put end to lingering crisis in the party across the nation.

According to the release issued by the state party's director of media and strategy, Mr Abayomi Ojosegun, there was no resolution or communique issued at the end of the meeting with the Senator Bukola Saraki-led Reconciliation and Strategy Committee.

He said, the resolution of Osun PDP crises is still ongoing with series of scheduled meetings in the coming days and weeks.

"It is important to inform the general public and Osun PDP members that the resolution released by faceless people that were not part of the meeting was fake and the conclusion therein are figment of the writers' own imagination"

"The Reconciliation Committee has not in any of their meetings with any of the state chapters that have crises concluded their meetings at their first sitting and Senator Saraki himself always reported the proceedings on his page or wall by himself and not by proxy"

"We wish to inform the patriotic members of our party that the scheduled meeting(s) that will resolve the crises will be called by Senator Saraki-led Reconciliation and Strategy Committee when they deem fit,all the points mentioned in the fake communique should be discarded as untrue and fabrication"



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The Chairman of Unique Motors Nigeria Limited, Prince Adeshina Adebiyi, has been installed as the new Agbaakin Majeobaje of Ibadan land by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Soliu Adetunji.

Oba Adetunji also installed Chief Mrs Abidemi Adeshina as Yeye Agbaakin Majeobaje of Ibadan

The installation programme which held on March 6th and 7th took place at the palace of Olubadan.

The installation ceremony was witnessed by notable Nigerians, traditional rulers, chiefs market men and women, students among others.

After the installation, the get together was however held at the popular Jogor event center, Ibadan.

Dignataries at the event described the newly Agbaakin Majeobaje and Yeye Majeobaje as philanthropists who they said have impacted many lives positively.

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The Chairman of Unique Motors Nigeria Limited, Prince Adeshina Adebiyi, has been installed as the new Agbaakin Majeobaje of Ibadan land by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Soliu Adetunji.

Oba Adetunji also installed Chief Mrs Abidemi Adeshina as Yeye Agbaakin Majeobaje of Ibadan

The installation programme which held on March 6th and 7th took place at the palace of Olubadan.

The installation ceremony was witnessed by notable Nigerians, traditional rulers, chiefs market men and women, students among others.

After the installation, the get together was however held at the popular Jogor event center, Ibadan.

Dignataries at the event described the newly Agbaakin Majeobaje and Yeye Majeobaje as philanthropists who they said have impacted many lives positively.

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The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus has reportedly adopted Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke as the candidate of the party for the forthcoming 2022 governorship election in Osun State.

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Prince Diran Odeyemi stated this while delivering what he described as "a goodwill message" from Secondus to some members of the party at a factional interdenominational prayer session held at the controversial secretariat of the party in Osogbo, the state capital, Monday.

Quoting Secondus, Odeyemi said, "it does not matter if anybody else comes out to contest against Ademola Adeleke. The fact remains that the National Chairman has no other candidate in mind."

Irked by the declaration, differing members of the party described the stance of the national chairman of the PDP as unbecoming of a charismatic leader and another affront against Dr Bukola Saraki-led reconciliation committee of the party.

The party faithful warned the chairman of the party against inflammatory statements and warned him to desist from divisive comments that could disintegrate the party further.

They reiterated their commitment to the party and called for a level playing ground party primaries.

It will be recalled that the State Chairman of the party, Hon. Olasoji Adagunodo has been at loggerheads with the National Working Committee of the party for wrongly removing him based on frivolous *(~an~)* allegations of malfeasance, maladmninstration and anti-party activities _which was_ orchestrated by supporters of Ademola Adeleke who see his commitment to fair play as a threat to the ambition of Senator Ademola Adeleke.

_Consequently_ the, PDP NWC ordered Adagunodo to step aside as the party chairman for seven months _but_ without _necessary_ investigation and _he_was later _removed from office as state chairman__and was to be later replaced by the party Publicity Secretary, Mr Sunday Bisi._ This unpopular step as taken by the NWC led to legal tussle that got the elected chairman reinstated via an Exparte order of November 3rd, 2020.

_However, a recent ruling by the Appeal Court sitting in Akure vacated the Exparte order of November 3rd 2020 that reinstated Adagunodo ._

Whereas, the trial Judge, Justice Jide Falola at the resumed sitting of the High court sitting in Ikirun, Osun State had _earlier_ converted the initial Exparte Order that reinstated Adagunodo to a Preservative Order on November 9th, 2020 in order. _According to the Judge this was done_ to avoid creating a leadership vacuum. The Preservative Order however still subsist because it was neither vacated nor appealed against by the Appellant at the Court of Appeal.

With the 2022 election around the corner, the party faithful and stakeholders have revealed that they would not condone any form of imposition and cautioned against careless comments which could spell doom for the party.

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Oyetola's Aide Distributes Uniforms To Pupils, Doles Out Cash To Ilerioluwa Coordinators

The Special Adviser to Governor Gboyega Oyetola took on Youths and Sports, Honourable Adegboyega Adelabu Aremo on Thursday distributed school uniforms to Pupils in Osogbo, Osun State Capital.

The founder of "Aremo Foundation" distributed schools uniforms among pupils of L A Primary School, Gbonmi, St Andrew Primary School, Oke Bale and AUD Primary School, Isale Agbara, Osogbo to ensure that they appear in their newly approved wears.

Many parents and guidance were in a joyous mood as they received free school uniforms for their children.

However, Aremo also distributed clothing materials to about fifty women, soaps, hand sanitizers, pens to teachers just as he dolled out cash to no fewer than 20 Ilerioluwa Coordinators across the council.

The SA Youths and Sports while speaking at the event which took place at LA Primary School playing ground said that the gesture was to complement the effort of the state Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola in his bid to provide qualitative education in the state

Aremo who said it is essential to play a role in reducing the burden on parents and guardians to get the new school uniforms and writing materials said whatever they do, they do it to complement the effort of Governor of the state.

Aremo who is an old student of LA Primary School recalled the day he came to collect his Primary school leaving certificate in the school and how some pupils of the school dressed tattered, hence the need for him to distribute the free school uniforms to the pupils.

He said education was pivotal to the development process of any community.

"Coming to LA Primary school today to distribute uniforms to pupils of L A Primary School, Gbonmi, St Andrew Primary School, Oke Bale and AUD Primary School, Isale Agbara, is part of my believe that children are the greatest assets any society can possess.

"To achieve a brighter future, we have to pay attention to the progress of our children.This is just a tip of the iceberg; I am still going to do this in Olorunda, Ifon-Olorun and across the state.

"I started the free distribution here because this is my alma mater and it occurred to me sometimes when I came to collect my Primary school certificate, I saw many pupils in a tartar dresses and I need to intervene.

"We are doing this to complement the effort of our amiable Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola who is very passionate about the development of the state and how to ensure that every children of the state has access to qualitative education.

"we want to urge the people of the state to continue to support the Governor to rule the state beyond 2022 so as to be able to take the state to the promised land.

The SA youths and Sports implored the students to face their studies, describing them as the leaders of tomorrow and future leaders of a greater Nigeria.

Earlier, the Executive Secretary of Aremo Foundation, Olori Aderonke Adelabu, Aremo Foundation said the foundation was established to cater for children and women in the society.

She said they would continue to give back to the society through their foundation. She however urged women in the state to continue to support Governor Gboyega Oyetola administration.

Olori Aderonke said, many parents might not be to afford many materials needed by these pupils and supporting them will lessen the burden.

“Education is the power you need. Education will make you a better of yourself in the future. Face your studies in class and listen to the instructions of your teachers. Giving back to our community is a privilege and a thing of joy. Distributing school uniforms is a way to help parents and guardians who might find it difficult to afford it.”

“As we all know, 2020 has been a challenging year. We should all strive to help our neighbours. These kids are the future of tomorrow, therefore, we must prioritize their education.” she concluded.

The wife of the Governor, Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola who was represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor Mrs Olufunke Alabi enjoined the pupils to face their studies and shun anything capable of tarnishing the image of their parents..

Speaking on behalf of teachers, Mrs C. I Orafisayo appreciated the SA for the kind gestures urging other political office holders to emulate Aremo.

Present at the event were the APC Chairman in Osogbo, Hon Onibonokuta, former Deputy Speaker, Hon Akintunde, market men and women among others.

Details Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2021/04/oyetolas-aide-aremo-distributes-school-uniforms-to-pupils-in-osogbo/

Ibadan is not the biggest city in Nigeria, but it has some hidden treasures that would delight tourists, travellers and business visitors. Located in Golden Tulip, Jericho, Ibadan is a full entertainment centre called Five Continents which has a mix of luxurious bars, grills and restaurants. This weekend, Five Continents is opening another one of its many doors again.

The most luxurious lounge - Vibe is open from 26th February, 2021. As usual, Five Continents has always prioritised the compliance with COVID - 19 Protocols as safety is considered the ultimate priority. However, Ibadan would be thrilled to experience what Vibe has in store from 26.02.2021.

One of the guests who got a sneak early peek at Vibe said 'Vibe is simply beautiful, the environment is lovely, it truly is the most exclusive lounge in Ibadan.' A lot of people can't wait for the big reveal at Golden Tulip, Jericho, Ibadan.

Read Details Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2021/26/the-most-exclusive-lounge-in-ibadan-vibe/

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Senator Babajide Omoworare was at his Akodi Moku Unit 13 of Iremo ward 3 at Oja Tuntun in Ile-Ife for the All Progressives Congress party membership revalidation exercise.

The Senator was received by political functionaries and party leaders across Ife Land. Personalities present include, Hon Adeleke Enitilo, Party Chairman, Ife Central West APC, Hon Kayode Ogundele, APC Chairman for Ife East, Comrade Goke Aramide APC Chairman, Ife Central, Hon. Olanike Omoworare former Deputy Speaker of Osun State, the two immediate past Chairmen from Ife Central LGA and Ife Central West LCDA, Hon Olayera Elugbaju and Hon Bisi Oladosu, Hon Segun Oladigba, Hon Taiwo Aderemi and Mr Ojuolape Olagbaju the coordinator of Ilerioluwa vendors were also on ground.

Speaking while the exercise was on, APC ward Chairman for Iremo ward 3, Mr Saheed Lawal expressed gratitude to Senator Omoworare for his constant support for the party, he called on all political functionaries to emulate Omoworare. Market women who trooped out in their numbers to receive the Senator could not hold back their joy, they lauded him for installation of solar powered Street lights for use of the people in the market and Odo Ogbe community as a whole.

Speaking at Ife Central APC secretariat which he visited after his membership revalidation exercise, Senator Omoworare encouraged party members to remain steadfast with the APC as a party and the Government at both Federal and State level. He assured the people of President Muhammadu Buharis' commitment to good governance and finding lasting solutions to the security challenges of Nigeria. He equally changed party members to keep supporting and projecting Governor Gboyega Oyetola in his drive to develop the State and ensure victory for APC in all elections.
Read Details Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2021/19/omoworare-revalidates-apc-membership-charges-members-to-project-gov-oyetola/

For staging a peaceful protest against poor feeding in their school, about eight students of the Seventh-Day Adventist School of Nursing, Lagere, Ile-Ife have been suspended.

The management of the school suspended the students indefinitely for allegedly partaking in a demonstration embarked upon by some students over alleged poor feeding.

The students registered their grievances while holding a meeting with the hostel dean on Monday evening, it was leant

The school management in a letter obtained by CityMirrorNews on Wednesday ordered the indefinite suspension of the nursing students on the ground that the protesting students had erred going by the nature of the action.


Read Details Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2021/18/seventh-day-adventist-school-of-nursing-suspends-8-students-for-protesting-against-poor-feeding/

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo


A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Osogbo local government area of Osun state, Honourable Adegboyega Adelabu Aremo, has urged residents of the state to take advantage of the ongoing membership registration exercise of the ruling party to become members.

Recall that the APC had begun membership registration and revalidation exercises across the country.

Monitoring the Registration and revalidation exercise at Ward 3 unit 6, Iragbiji in Boripe Local Government Area, Aremo enjoined members of the party to mobilize people who are yet to register to do so, and registered members to re-validate their membership before the closing date.

Aremo who is the Special Adviser to Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Youth and Sports, said that the world is now evolving around progressive ideologies.

He noted that the ruling party has the key to unlocking the state's potential for greatness adding that the the imcubent Governror has exhibited keen interest in taking the state to the greater heights.

Flanked by the State Coordinator of Asiwaju Grassroots Foundation (AGF) Comrade Sikiru Tijani, Aremo, on the other hand, advised the APC members
to ensure adherence to COVID-19 preventive guidelines put in place by the state Government.

He said: "We are here this morning to monitor the ongoing APC Membership Registration and revalidation. And I can say I'm very happy with what I saw here today.

"I am very impressed with the turn out of our people and I can say categorically that the people of the community have displayed high level of commitment to the growth of our party.

"I want to enjoin those who are yet to register to do so while the already registered members should ensure they use this opportunity to re-validate their Membership.

"We should also ensure that we observe Covid-19 precautionary measures during and after the registration and revalidation.

The SA Youth and Sports promised to mobilize residents to join the party, saying APC has the best blueprint to make Osun and Nigeria the envy of all state and nations.

He also appealed to people of the state to continue to pray and support Governor Gboyega Oyetola in his bid to take the state to the promised land.

Read Details Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2021/15/apc-membership-registration-oyetolas-aide-aremo-urges-osun-residents-to-join-ruling-party/