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A former federal Lawmaker in Osun State, Hon Ismaila Kolawole has commended members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for their cooperation and support since the beginning of the ongoing party membership Registration and revalidation.

The ex lawmaker who represented Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila Federal Constituency at the federal house of Representatives, commended the leadership of the APC for coming up with the idea of membership revalidation saying it would give those who are yet to register as new members the opportunity to do so and accorded the old members chance to revalidate their membership.

He gave the commendation while fielding questions from journalists after he registered as the member of the party at Unit 2 Iperin/Eyindi Ward 11, Ila-Orangun in Ila Local Government area of the state.

The Ila-Orangun born politician while accessing the performance of Governor Gboyega Oyetola in the last two years described the governor as a magician, silent achiever and consequential administrator per excellence.

According to the lawmaker, "Governor Gboyega Oyetola has done tremendously well for the betterment of the entire people of the state.

He added that the Governror has turned around the fortunes of the state in all ramifications, most especially in the area of welfare and security.

A one time Private Secretary to the pioneer Chairman of All Progressive Congress, APC, Chief Abdulkareem Adebisi Akande and ex member of Osun state House of Assembly enjoined the people of the state to continue to support the governor in his bid to take the state to the greater heights.

He said: "I want to use this opportunity to appreciate and commend the leadership of APC for coming up with the idea of membership registration and revalidation, the exercise will assist the party to have the database and its strength in the coming gubernatorial election."

"Governor Gboyega Oyetola has done tremendously well in the last two years. The people of the state should continue to support him in order to continue to enjoy the dividend of democracy

Kolawole, therefore urged those that have neither registered nor revalidated their membership to utilize the opportunity of the exercise and get themselves registered and revalidated.
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The Special Adviser to Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Youths and Sports, Honourable Lateef Adegboyega Adelabu, has urged residents of Osun State to use the opportunity of the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) registration and Revalidation exercise to join the party.

Adelabu popularly called Aremo made the appeal shortly after he re-registered to revalidate his membership at Ward 14, unit 15, Osogbo, Osun State capital.

Aremo who had earlier inspected all the remaining units in ward 14 alongside his wife described APC membership Registration/Revalidation exercise as an opportunity to win the hearts of citizenzy into the party.

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Teachers in Osun State have refuted a report in an online news where it was alleged that the Chairman of the state wing of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Wakeel Alade Amudah was lobbying the state government for tenure elongation and extension of service year.

The teachers under the aegis of Concerned Teachers in Osun State, described the report as frivolous, baseless and inimical to the person of Comrade Wakeel Amudah.

The Concerned Teachers in a statement signed by Comrade Wasiu Ahinde unbehalf of others , warned those behind the sponsored vilification and their promoters to desist from the act or face the full wrath of the law.

According the Teachers there has never been a time the Chairman push for service elongation adding that the originators of the report should be ready to provide the evidence where Comrade Alade and the government officials were bargaining.

They however dispelled the rumoured rancor among the members of the union saying "There is not any ripples among the members of NUT in the state. No any protest as being insinuated and we wonder why such a baseless claims.

He said: "By virtue of his extension of service by his employer. He is still a Teacher at Isundunrin Middle High school and the only employee can determine when employer ceased to be on her payroll. His earlier extension granted him is in line with the Osun State Public Service Rule 020411 which is to expire on 31st August, 2022. Therefore, he still remains a Teacher until 31st August 2022 when his employer started otherwise.

" In line with Article 11 (b) of the Union's Constitution, He is still financial member of the union as he paid his monthly check of dues up to the last salary paid by the state government (employer) in January 2021. Record is there for verification.

" The statement urged the general public to be informed that it is the only organ recognised by the union has started in the Article 5 of the Union's Constitution to make decisions for the union. Any other decisions or agreements somewhere is just a child play.

" Members should also be informed that the only supreme authority in the state wing is the State Wing Conference of Deligates as stated in Article 15 (iia) of the Union's Constitution while decisions makers for the state wing is State Wing Executive Council as stated in the Article 5 (iib) of the Union's Constitution.

"He has not ceased to be a Teacher because he is still an employee of the State Government duely earning his monthly salary from government and making his payment of dues to the union" the statement added

" The statement added that the interpretation of the Union as contained in the Union's Constitution of Article 31(1) is not within unauthorised person except theNEC members of Union "the interpretation of any of the provisions of this Constitution shall be determined by the National Executive Council. The Council's interpretation shall be final and binding on all members of the Union"

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Pensioners in Osun state have demanded a clear term, the relationship the state governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has with the aged citizens who have toiled day and night for the development of the state.

The pensioners under the aegis of Nigerian Union of Pensioners, NUP in a release issued by Alhaji Ganiyu Olasunkanmi Salawu and Comrade Dele Aina, the chairman and secretary respectively said, the Union have not been enjoying any benefit from the present administration in the state asides the payment of monthly pension arrears.

They said: “The pensioners in the state also deserved to be beneficiaries of other dividends of democracy which according to them another group of people have been received.

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By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

In line with the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) initiative of the Federal Government to bridge the country’s metering gap, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), has commenced the distribution of over 10,000 free meters in Osun State.

CityMirrorNews reports that no fewer than 104,000 prepaid meters will be installed in the first phase of IBEDC mass metering across their franchise in Osun.

Speaking after the meters were installed at the houses of some of the IBEDC customers at Aratumi Community, Osogbo, Osun State Capital, the Head Metering of IBEDC, Engr Adewale Obajemu said his company started the free meters distribution, with the aim to accelerate the rate of metering in the country and eliminate estimated billing.

Obajemu added that the metering initiative is designed to ensure a seamless metering process that allows customers to register and be metered quickly after following the due process.

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By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

A 45-year-old aged stylist, Tayo Olatunji has allegedly committed suicide at Oke-Opo area of Ilesa, Osun State.

The remain of the deceased according to CityMirrorNews Correspondent was found dangling on a tree in a nearby swamp.

Olatunji has been reported missing since Sunday morning when he left home without telling his pregnant wife.

A police source told CityMirrorNews that residents of the Oke-Opo area alerted the police.

Another source informed this medium that the corpse of the deceased has been removed by some traditionalists who performed some rituals before cutting the body loose from the rope with which he hanged himself.


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Residents of Ife central west LCDA which include political leaders as well as community leaders have commended the management team of Ife Central west Local Council Development Area under the leadership of Barr. Olubisi Oladosu Bislad.

The political leaders; Engineer Tunde Awofisayo, Hon Taiwo Adebusola, Hon. Adebodun and Alh. Ali gave the commendation during the commissioning of Surulere Maternity and Health centre, Aba Iya Gani, Opa in Ile-Ife executed by Hon. Olubisi Oladosu led Administration.

Engineer Tunde Awofisayo who is one of the party leaders in the state, Hon. Taiwo Adebusola, the honourable representing Ife central in the state house of Assembly, Alh Ali, one of the Party ward chairmen, and Hon. Adebodun, Special Adviser on women affairs described Hon Oladosu as a good ambassador of APC and Ife Central West at large.

The leaders appealed to the people of Ife central West LCDA to support the Government of All progressive Congress in the state and make judicious use of the projects executed by Hon. Oladosu particularly the Health centre.

Speaking, the Chairman of Ife central west LCDA, Hon Olubisi Oladosu accompanied by his wife, Mrs Taiwo Oladosu who could not hide their joy described the event as another milestone in the history of the council where gigantic project of Surulere Maternity and Health centre, Aba Iya Gani is been commissioned for the use of the people of the area.

While appreciating Gov Gboyega Oyetola for his efforts in providing socio-political development in the state, Barr. Oladosu appreciated party leaders, party members, traditional rulers and community people for their presence and support always.

Hon Olubisi Oladosu added that his administration in the last three years in the council has impacted the lives of the people positively.

He highlighted some of his achievements which include; repair of Manchester Bridge along road 7, repair of Borehole at Fajuyi, Irebami, Olumogbe Ile kenani, and mokola communities as well as financial support for the repair of IBEDC Transformer at Irebami, Igboya and stadium communities.

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Osun State commissioner for health, Dr. Rafiu Isamotu, on Saturday posited that majority of people living in the rural areas in Nigeria and all over the world, are victims of Neglected Tropical Disease NTDs.

He further explained that while all 30 local government areas of Osun State are endemic to Soil Transmitted Helminth (a parasitic roundworm or flatworm), 28 of them are affected by Onchocerciasis (river blindness) and Lymphatic Filarisis.

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By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

A non governmental organisation (NGO),
Sustainable Impacts Aid, on Thursday in Osogbo distributed working tools to over 400 youths and other less privileged to support their means of livelihood

CityMirrorNews reports that items distributed included sewing machines, grinding machines, hair dryers, crutches among others and cash to elderly people in the state.

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The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has written a letter to the National Assembly seeking the confirmation of the service chiefs.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly (Senate), Babajide Omoworare, said this in a statement on Friday.

He said after nominating the service chiefs, Buhari in a letter dated January 27, 2020, wrote to the National Assembly seeking the approval of the legislative arm of government.

Omoworare said, “President Muhammadu Buhari has communicated the appointment of the service chiefs to the National Assembly and has sought for the confirmation of the said appointment by the Senate through his letter to the Senate President dated January 27, 2021. This was done in furtherance of Section 18 (1) of the Armed Forces Act Cap. A.20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.

“Contrary to fears expressed in some quarters that President Muhammadu Buhari has bypassed the National Assembly in the process of appointment of the service chiefs and that he has no intention of seeking consideration and confirmation of their appointment, Mr President upon nomination for appointment sought confirmation of the Senate for the appointment of Major General Lucky Irabor, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo and Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Amao as Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff and Chief of Air Staff respectively, vide his aforementioned letter.”

He said it is on record that this same procedure was adopted when the immediate past service chiefs were appointed.


The Presidential aide noted that upon announcement of the appointment of the then service chiefs – Major General Abayomi Olonisakin (Chief of Defence Staff), Major General Tukur Buratai (Chief of Army Staff), Rear Admiral Ibok-Efe Ibas (Chief of Naval Staff) and Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar (Chief of Air Staff), the President had written the 8th Senate on July 14, 2015, for confirmation.

The correspondence was read on the floor of the Senate on July 28, 2015, consideration and confirmation of the appointments was carried out at the Committee of the Whole on August 4, 2015

He added, “It will be recalled that the National Assembly will only resume plenary sessions on February 9, 2021, when hopefully Mr President’s communication for consideration and confirmation of the nomination for appointment of the Service Chiefs would be undertaken.

“Before this administration, confirmation of service chiefs were not sought and obtained from the National Assembly in consonance with the provisions of Section 18 (1) of the Armed Forces Act Cap. A.20 LFN. We are aware that in Keyamo Vs. President & Ors, the Federal High Court set aside the Armed Forces Modification Order 2008 (purportedly made under Section 315 [2) of the Constitution) on July 1, 2013, and ruled that the confirmation of the National Assembly must be sought for the appointment of the Service Chiefs. We are in compliance with the spirit and letters of both the statute and case law.”

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…Chinemerem Muruako as Chairman for the Fiscal Responsibility Commission

…Forwards names to Senate


President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Mr. Aghughu Arhotomhenla Adolphus for appointment as the Auditor-General of the Federation.

President has forwarded the letter of nomination to the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan pursuant to Section 86(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

In a statement yesterday in Abuja, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters( Senate) Senator Babajide Omoworare said that Aghughu has been acting as the Auditor-General since the voluntary retirement of Mr. Anthony Mkpe Ayine from service upon attainment of the mandatory retirement age of 60 (sixty) years on 25th October 2020.

The Auditor-General designate hails from Edo State and, holds a master’s degree in economics; he is a Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and Associate member of Chartered Institute of Taxation. He became an Auditor in the Office of the Auditor-General in 1992 and was promoted to the rank of Director of Audit in January 2016.

Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had in December 2016, forwarded the name of Ayine to fill the post that was held then by Florence Anyanwu in acting capacity.

Ayine’s name was then forwarded six months after the then former Auditor-General of the Federation, AuGF, Samuel Ukuru proceeded on terminal leave.

In a related development, President Buhari has nominated Barrister Victor Chinemerem Muruako for appointment as Chairman for the Fiscal Responsibility Commission in accordance with provision of section 5(3) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007.

Barrister Muruako, a legal practitioner had served as the Secretary to the Fiscal Responsibility Commission and currently acts as the Chairman of the Commission. He hails from Imo State.

The nomination letter was forwarded to the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan for confirmation by the Senate.
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By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

A 35-year-old police officer, Rauf Fawale has reportedly died following the severe head injury inflicted on him by some operatives of Department of State Services (DSS).

The deceased who was beaten by three men of the Directorate of Security Service (DSS) on the 14th of January, 2021 was rushed to the hospital for treatment where he died on January 23, 2021.

It was gathered that the late officer attached to Dada Estate Police Station had just been promoted from the position of a Constable to Corporal before the incident occurred.

Family members of the deceased were seen gathered at the entrance of the State Police Headquarters in Osogbo expressing displeasure over the loss of their loved one, seeking justice.

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A group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South West Youth Alliance has lambasted the erstwhile governor of Ekiti state, Mr. Ayodele Fayose for inconsistence and misinformation about the leadership of the party in the southwest zone.

The group said that the formal chairman of PDP governor's forum is actually not in his right frame of mind.

The group in a release jointly signed by the coordinators of the group in the six state of the southwest namely Olayemi Irewolemi, Ondo State, Akinbon Tayo Ekiti State, Mayowa Bada Wasiu, Osun State, Adediran Johnson Adeniyi, Oyo State Tayo Ashiru,Ogun State and
Nurudeen Okunuga, Lagos State condemned the actions and inactions of the former Ekiti state governor on causing unrest in Southwest zone of the party.

They said, Governor Fayose in the recent video clip he made admitted that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State remains the leader of the party in the South West by virtue of being the lone governor of the party in the South West just like he was during his second term as governor of Ekiti State.

The group also noted that, Fayose admitted of being fully in charge then in the affairs of the party throughout his tenure but doesn't want the incumbent leader to go beyond his own state in administering the affairs of the party.

In the video, the group said, governor Fayose also admitted of supporting factional groups in all the states of the South West as we speak just like he did throughout his tenure as the leader of the party in the region.

They said, Fayose also threatens any leader that picks people or supports them in any factional tendencies in his state and vowed in the video to face them.

The group alleged Fayose of playing double standard citing instances of Fayose been supporting opposition candidate in lieu of the party's candidate in some elections in the region.

They cited, Fayose supporting candidate of Alliance for Democracy candidate, Olusola Oke as against the party's candidate Eyitayo Jegede in Ondo state election in 2016 .


The group also alleged Fayose of supporting Adeleke dynasty as against the wish of the people and court of law in Osun State in the case of party chairman in the state, Hon. Soji Adagunodo despite the fact that, Adagunodo has been his aged long friend.

They however warned the formal governor not to continued disrupting the peace within PDP in the South West, saying his actions as enumerated by him in the latest video again shows that Fayose is an indecent political extremist. His activities must be curtailed, to forestall his present gang up against the party's constituted authorities in the South West.

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By Adewale .S (Chocomilo)

When council chairmen fight with their councillors, they take it to the state assembly for settlement, resolution or possible penalty. Unfortunately, the state assembly which has resolved and issued penalties for warring officials at the local government level is currently battling with leadership crisis which may consume the house if not carefully managed.

Just like his counterpart in Cross Rivers, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola is also nursing an open wound. Yes, there’s a self-inflicted wound in the legislative arm of government in Osun. While Ayade is battling with aggrieved magistrates who are unrelenting in their pursuits to receive their allowances, Oyetola is busy ripening off the native intelligence of the head of legislature, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye and to worsen the situation of the arm of government; the same arm that approves allowances for the executives does not receive and the head of the arm wants members to keep quiet.

Like the crying magistrates in Cross Rivers State who stormed the state secretariat as representatives of the third arm of government in the state to demand for unpaid salaries and allowances, the minority leader of Osun State House of Assembly has also narrated how the head of the legislature, Hon. Timothy Owoeye sidelined the opposition members he represents in the official signing of the budget and how allowances of all members either furniture, constituency or health have not been paid.

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An ex-federal Lawmaker in Osun State, Hon Ismaila Kolawole has called on politicians across the country to emulate the political style of Chief Abdulkareem Adebisi Akande, the pioneer Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Hon Kolawole made this call in his congratulatory message to the elder statesman on his 82nd birthday today.

The former member, House of Representatives, who represented Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila Federal Constituency, described Chief Akande as a Political icon.

Hon Kolawole who was also a member of Osun State House of Assembly representing Ila state Constituency and a one time Private Secretary to Chief Bisi Akande described his principal as a leader of leaders who has contributed immensely to the development of the country and the state.

According to Hon Kolawole, In the history of Osun State the contribution of Chief Adebisi Akande cannot be over emphasised as one of the founding fathers.

“He had also contributed to the development of the entire state wholeheartedly before, while he was the governor of the state and after”.

The Ila born politician, who wished Chief Akande more years in good health and more strength to keep serving the entire nation described the APC stalwart as an erudite and political engine who has brought his aged long experience in dealing with political situations in the progressives arena.

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An Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo has barred Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, HIM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, from Installing Hon. Razaq Salinsile as Otun Oba of Iwoland.

In the interim injunction, the plaintiff, Otunba Sikiru Atanda, alleged Oluwo of duplicating his title as he described the attempt to install Razaq Salinsile as Otun Oluwo null and void.

In the suit no :HIW/3/2021, Oluwo and Salinsile were 1st and 2nd respondent respectively, given an interim injunction restraining Oluwo from honouring Razaq Salinsile as Otun Oba of Iwoland.

Oluwo, in a telephone call to him through his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, said “Oluwo has the exclusive right to install all traditional titles, including honouraries. The one of Salinsile is also my title and I’ve the exclusive right to install whoever I found worthy. But as a respecter of law and order, I will wait..

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By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

Recent findings by CityMirrorNews revealed that there is growing concern about the number of beggars on the streets of Osun.

CityMirrowNews discovered that, in Osogbo, the state capital, there had been an alarming increase in the numbers of street begging in other notable towns like Ikirun, Iwo, Ede, Ile-Ife, Ilesa and others.

Apart from the northern children popularly known as “the Almajiri”, who are known for begging, findings further revealed that, the majority of the street beggars in the state are Yoruba men and women.

Children between the ages of six and ten had also gained pleasure in the street begging business.

Some residents who spoke with CityMirrowNews Correspondent said,the development might be connected with the already established begging norms in the society now, adding that many prefer begging to taking up of menial jobs.

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Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Senator Babajide Omoworare has called on Nigerians to beat back the surging wave of Covid 19 with cooperation and adherence to safety protocols than was done with the 1st wave to curtail its spread and effect.

In his new year message which was made available to the media in Ile-Ife, his home town. Senator Omoworare emphasised the need to keep adhering to Covid 19 protocols maintain a positive mind set, caution and modesty while pursuing economic prosperity in 2021.

Defeating Covid 19, its spread and effect is a collective responsibility and must be treated as important by all. Without concerted effort, we will be on a vicious circle. While not allowing Covid 19 to dampen our productive and positive Nigerian spirit, we should equally do our collective best to end the pandemic. He said.

Omoworare went further to charge Nigerians to be positive with the 2021 economic outlook, pray for the Nation and support the President Muhammadu Buhari led APC administration in Nigeria to end Covid 19, cushion its effect, solve security infrastructure and economic challenges of Nigeria.

Permit me to further explore this medium to charge Nigerians especially the good people of Osun State to give maximum support to the Alh. Gboyega Oyetola APC government in Osun to sustain the on going development drive being experienced in Osun and Nigeria.

It is my prayer that God will never forsake Nigeria and Nigerians at this trying time of Global pandemic and other challenges. I wish us all a productive, prosperous and safe 2021 and beyond. Omoworare said.

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New Year: Osogbo South LCDA Chair Aspirant, Fasola Distributes Clothing Materials, Wines To APC Leaders

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

Senior Special Assistant to Governor Gboyega Oyetola and Chairmanship Aspirant of Osogbo South Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Honourable Dayo Fasola, on Wednesday, distributed clothing materials worth thousands of naira to all APC leaders in the council area.

The Osogbo born politician apart from the Ankara clothes also distributed exotic wines to APC stalwarts, Stakeholders and all the entire I56 APC Executives of the Osogbo South LG.
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Residents Of Atakunmosa West Celebrate Oyetola’s 2nd Year Anniversary In Office, Endorse Him For Second Term

Residents of Atakunmosa West Local Government Area of Osun state on Thursday drummed their support for the administration of Governor Gboyega Oyetola.

The elated crowd who earlier stormed the Local Government Secretariat, Osu in funfairs to celebrate the two years anniversary of Governror Oyetola in office unanimously endorsed the governor for second term, saying he has permed tremendously well within the space of two years.

The residents expressed satisfaction with the leadership style of the Governor just as they declared their support for his re-election.

Speaking at an event which had in attendance traditional rulers, Market men and women, commercial motorcyclists, road transport workers, students, politicians among others, Chairman, Atakumosa West Local Government, Honourable Francis Famurewa described the two years of Governor Oyetola as unprecedented.

Famurewa further said that Oyetola within the space of two years had achieved beyond the expectations and that was the reason why the people of the local government came out in large numbers to celebrate him and declare their support for his re-election.

He also expressed his reelection bid advocacy for the Governor as part of efforts to reciprocate the tremendous achievements that the governor had recorded in the last two years.

He appealed to the people of Atakumosa to continue to support the Governror in order to enjoy the devidend of democracy.

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...As UNFPA Distributes Survival Kits To FGM Survivors In Osun Communities

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

A non governmental organisation, Value Female Network (VFN) has urged state governments in Nigeria that are yet to domesticate the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act to do so in the interest of the society.

The Executive Director of VFN, Dr Costly Aderibigbe-Sába made the appeal at a press conference held at the Ngo’s office in Osogbo, the Osun state capital on Thursday.

Aderibigbe-Sába said the domestication of the law had become imperative in view of the endemic cases of gender and sexual based violence that was occasioned in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.

She urged Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola and other governors across the country to domesticate and create awareness of the law, as a way of preventing gender and sexual based violence in the society.

CityMirrorNews recalls that the Federal Government had passed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act on May 25th 2015 to eliminate violence in private and public life as well as prohibit all forms of violence against persons; provide maximum protection, effective remedies for victims, punishment for..


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The Ogboru of Akiriboto Community in Ayedaade local government area of Osun State, Oba Adewale Adekanmi has described the emergence of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, the Ooni of Ife as a good omen to the development of not only Ile-Ife but the entire Yoruba race.

Oba Adekanmi made this known in his congratulatory message to the Ooni of Ife on his 5th Year Coronation Anniversary.

The traditional ruler described the 5th year coronation anniversary of the Ooni as a monumental blessing to the entire Yoruba kingdom as his emergence has transformed the entire Ile-Ife community and it’s environs.


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The Chairman of Irepodun South Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Erin- Osun, Hon Adekunle Oloyede has congratulated the Governor of Osun state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, on the occasion of his two years in office.

Oloyede, in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Friday, said within the space of two years, Governor Oyetola has achieved beyond expectations.

The Chairman of Tobalase group who described Governor Oyetola as a silent acheiver said that the governor has broken new grounds since his assumption of office in 2018.

Honorable JayKay as popularly called said that the workaholic governor has brought innovation to governance, the development which had helped him to tremendously accomplish what one think is not achievable in the next four years due to meager resources.

The Erin Osun born young and hard-working Council Chairman identified improved workers' welfare and condition of service for staffers of various ministries, agencies, and parastatals in the state as part of the success recorded in the last two years.

He enumerated some other laudable achievements of the governor which he said revolve around adequate security of life and prosperity, good health care services, massive road construction, employment and empowerment of youths among others.

He noted that the change the Governor has brought to education sector would continue to linger in the minds of the people of the state, saying Oyetola in no small measure worked in the interest of the people of the state.

Oloyede said that the Governor and members of his administration have proven that they meant business with the way they have been piloting the affairs of the state in the last two years.

He prayed God to continue to guide and guard the governor and endow him with the needed wisdom to be able to deliver more for the people of the state.

He assured that he and his colleagues under the platform of Tobalase would continue to support the governor and make his second term ambition an achievable one.

The authority of the Peace Corps on Tuesday disclosed that the officer wounded by four pupils of Osun state secondary school was not their member.

A daily newspaper had reported that four pupils of Osun state secondary school in Osogbo were arrested and handed over to the police for brutalising a corps in Ife Oluwa Educational Grammar school and St Charles Grammar Osogbo on Monday.


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2023: Wooing Jonathan To Contest Under APC Is Insult On Nigerians, Act Of Irresponsibility, Says Adeboye Adebayo


A Former Chairmanship Aspirant in Orile Agege Local Council Development Area of Lagos; Comrade Adeboye Adebayo has condemned the romance of former President Goodluck Jonathan by some elements of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC ahead of 2023 Presidential Election.

Adebayo said such romance is shameful, selfish, an insult on Nigerians and act of irresponsibility.

In a statement he personally signed and released to newsmen in Lagos Sunday morning, Adebayo described the moves as a great insult on Nigerian electorates who through critical thinking dumped Jonathan and PDP for Buhari and APC at 2015 poll, adding that such act is irresponsible on the side of those flying the satanic kite.

“We have been hearing the rumour for sometimes and we thought it will remain a rumour But the news platforms were yesterday a washed with reports and pictures of some APC elements visiting, romancing and trying to woo Former President Goodluck Jonathan into APC to contest Presidential election through the back door in 2023 because it is Crystal clear that power must shift to the South and they think there are no capable hands currently in the APC that can lead APC to victory at the poll or that can take Nigeria to more greater heights after Buhari, it is very wrong” Adebayo noted.

According to Adeboye Adebayo “This is Goodluck Jonathan; a man that was overwhelmingly voted against in 2015 because of corruption, bad governance, highhandedness, high rate of Insecurities, Worst Economy and lack of Intellectual capacity to drive the country positively.

"We including those wooing him now, engaged in vigorous campaign and let Nigerians saw reasons why Jonathan and his party PDP should be voted out before they ruin the country, We; including those wooing him now, worked assiduously to bring Buhari & APC on board for some level of sanity in the governance of the Nation and Nigerian electorates agreed and believed us, they voted massively against Jonathan and voted Buhari & APC. It is highly ironical that some same elements that worked for Jonathan's removal for bad governance are the same elements wooing him to come back again through the backdoor, please what has changed in Jonathan that will make Nigerians accept him again” Adebayo queried.

Adebayo also noted “ Do not get it twisted, it is not about Tinubu or any Presidential interest, rather a bad intention to insult Nigerians and take them for fools, knowing fully well that not quite long ago in 2015, Jonathan was rejected totally at the poll for bad governance, mismanagement of national resources, corruption of highest order, worst insecurity in the land and many more and the same Jonathan is being wooed by the some of the same elements that exposed him as a bad leader to rule again, it is an act of irresponsibility and Nigerians will not take it” Adebayo wrote.

The social and human right crusader then urged those performing the script to desist from acting it because it is shameful, degrading and very irresponsible.

“I am now using this medium to call those APC elements that are performing the bad scripts to stop acting it because it is an act of irresponsibility, very shameful and indeed a dent on the image of our great party, APC and Nigerian electorates will not take it lightly.” He said.

Adebayo then urged the Former President Goodluck Jonathan not to fall for that deceitful act because it will be too costly for him.

“I am also using this medium to join the South East Caucus of the APC to advise former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan not to fall for the deceitful game and antics of those wooing him because it is dangerous, shameful, selfish and very irresponsible and it may mark the end of his political relevance around the World” Adebayo concluded in his statement.

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Indigenes Task Enugu Governor, Isi-Uzo LG Chairman On Provision Of Basic Amenities For Mbu Communities


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NEWSIndigenes Task Enugu Governor, Isi-Uzo LG Chairman On Provision Of Basic Amenities For Mbu CommunitiesPublished 7 mins ago on November 21, 2020By webmaster

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Indigenes of Mbu communities in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State have cried out to the state and Local Governments to provide basic amenities for the people of the community.

They appealed to the state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and the chairman of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Hon Jacob O. Abonyi to aid the development of the town by empowering youths and providing amenities such as water, hospital and good roads.

The sons and daughters of the land lamented the lack of clean water, equiped health facilities, good road, that dotted the community very long time ago.

They alleged that it appears that both state and local governments have abandoned the community.

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There was unrest at the entrance of the Osun State Government Secretariat, Osogbo, on Wednesday, as protesting pensioners reportedly subjected the Head of Service of the State, Dr Festus Oyebade Olowogboyega into ridicule while he was trying to address them during their protest.

Many retirees under the aegis of Osun State Contributory Pension Retirees, had on Wednesday, protested alleged non-payment of their pensions and gratuities by the state government.

The Pensioners thronged the streets in the state before they finaly converged at the entrance of the State Government Secretariat, Abere to protest against non-payment of their benefits.

The angry retirees in a bid to make their protest more effective, lockdown the state secretariat, denying both Government officials and workers access to get


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It was all glitz and glamour at the foundation laying and flag-off ceremony for the construction of a new National Library in Osun facilitated to the state by Senator Adelere Oriolowo of Osun West Senatorial district.

The epochal event had the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi leading pack of other traditional rulers, dignitaries and important guests to the event.

Oba Akanbi commended Senator Adelere Oriolowo for facilitating the national library to Iwo, which he said is built on the momentum of how he doggedly led the fight for the sitting of the recently approved Federal College of Education to Osun west and Iwo in particular

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A sociocultural group in the ancient town of Eko-Ende, Ifelodun North Local Council Development Area of Osun State, Eko-Ende Action Council has said there is no any rancour between Eko-Ende and its suburb town, Eko Ajala, and that it would allow anything that can cause conflict between the two Communities.

The group however urged Akinrun Ikirun of Ikirun land, Oba Olawale Adedeji to steer clear of the affairs of the sleepy town and its suburb, Eko Ajala for the sake of peace and tranquility.

The group in a 'Save Our Soul' letter written and signed by its Chairman, Evangelist Jiire Adeyemo copies of which were made available with the newsmen in Osogbo on Saturday alleged Akirun of causing raging violence between Eko-Ende and its suburb community, Eko Ajala , saying the monarch was doing this for his "selfish interest".

In the letter, the group explained how Eko-Ende and Eko -Ajala have been living together without rancour since the time in memorial.

"It is a known fact that Eko-Ende gave the land, on which Eko-Ajala settled, and Eko-Ajala pays ‘tributes’ to that effect, to Eko-Ende and It is an established fact that Otin river demarcated Eko-Ende and Ikirun"

"Facts at our disposal established the fact that, Akinrun is interested in grabbing the Land belonging to Eko-Ende by penetrating Eko-Ajala, he thinks he can achieve his desire"

The group alluded that, the relationship between Eko-Ende and all its neighbors have been very cordial before the present Akinrun of Ikirun , Oba Rauf Adedeji started intervening into the affairs of Eko-Ende territories for his personal objectives

"It is a known fact, backed by government gazette that, Eko-Ende has oversight authority on the selection and installation of Baale of Eko-Ajala (also known as Eko Olumoorin).

The letter alleged Akinrun, Oba Rauf Adedeji of started causing problem between the two communities since the time of Elende Oba Oladosu and it took the intervention of prominent people and obas to stalled his action.

" Elende of Eko Ende, Oba Raji Oladosu installed Baale Raji Oyeleke who is from Olumoorin/Ogunniyi ruling house. After the demise of Baale Raji Oyeleke, Akinrun went ahead to endorsed Ezekiel Adegboye, a retired police officer, at Eko Ajala without the consent of Elende of Eko-Ende then, Oba Raji Oladosu. The process was challenged in court but Elende of Eko-Ende withdrew the case due to the intervention of prominent people in the two communities. Baale Adegboye paid the installation fee to Elende before Akinrun dabbled in and he later came to apologised to Oba Raji Oladosu for being misled by Akinrun and called for normalising his Baaleship"

" Akinrun wanted to singlehandedly elevate Baale Adegboye to monarch status but the process was stalled by court of law that, if such elevation should come, it has to pass through Elende of Eko Ende who is the overlord and prescribed authority over Eko Ajala. To this end, Akinrun's self acclaimed collections was put abrupt and Baale Adegboye maintained his status as Baale"


" It is also pertinent to reiterate the fact that, Akinrun doesn't have any cordial relationship with Oba Raji Oladosu till his demise due to his greediness and high-handedness as he wanted to cause mayhem between Eko Ende and it's environ.

"After the demise of Baale Adegboye, Elende , Oba Rauf Olaniyan Ajiboye installed another Baale, in person of Sunday Akinwale who is from a section of Olumoorin/ Ogunniyi ruling house the same ruling house where the deceased Baale hailed from."

"Not quite long after the installation, the new Baale Akinwale was deceived by Akinrun that he could use his connections to get him promoted to an Oba. The Baale fell for that. Akinrun actually got the consent of the government then to crown Baale Sunday Akinwale as well get him promoted to part 11 oba, then event which intends to take place at his palace in Ikinrun"

According to the group, "promotion of Baale Sunday Akinwale to part 11 and beaded crown monarch was stalled by the state high court in Ikirun who ordered immediate reversal of Chief Sunday Akinwale to his formal status as Baale and also ordered him to return all the benefits enjoyed for the period he was crowned by Akinrun as part 11 beaded crown monarch.

The apex indigenes of Eko-Ende however called on concern authorities to as a matter of urgency call Akinrun of Ikirun, Oba Rauf Olawale Adedeji to order and warn him not to dabble into the affairs of Eko -Ende and its tenant, Eko Ajala for the sake of peace and harmony.

...Says Project In Line With Economy Diversification Plan

By Nafisat Arogundade, Osogbo

The Federal Government of Nigeria has endorsed the International Trade Centre, Dagbolu in Osun State, just as it said the project is in line with its economy diversification plan that will create massive wealth, social and economic stability not for the people of Osun alone but Nigeria as a whole.

The endorsement came through the Federal Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment; Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo when the team of the International Trade Centre, Dagbolu paid him a working visit on Tuesday.

The Honourable Minister noted that such project is something the government of Nigeria wants every communities in the country to be thinking of, bearing in mind that government cannot do it alone.

According to the Minister “This International Trade Centre, Dagbolu you brought to us today makes me happy, very happy because it is in line with the thoughts of our government for wealth creation, economy diversification and sustainable plan for Nigeria and Nigerians. It is huge, you have started well, the approach is acceptable, the incentives are very attractive and indeed the site of the project is business friendly” the Minister said.

However, the Minister noted that Ministry does not have money to support the project but will do everything within its power to wholeheartedly support the project to make it a success for benefit of all by recommending the centre to numerous local and international investors that visit the ministry for business purposes and also making suitable policies that will assist the centre.

He then congratulates and commends the team, the government of Osun State, the host community and entire people of the State for such huge commercial initiative.

While introducing the centre to the Minister, Osun State Commissioner for Commerce; Dr. Bode Olanipekun describes the project as the initiative of the past administration of Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola which the current administration of Gboyega Oyetola is making a reality by creating enabling environment and supporting it with enabling legislative frameworks and policies for the social and economic growth of the people.

Olanipekun noted that the centre has some components like Inland Dry Port, Industry Hub, International Market, Warehouses, Cars Mart, Shops and Residential Area and it will create over 30,000 direct and indirect sustainable jobs for the people within and outside the State of Osun.

He then solicited for the Federal Government’s support through the Honourable Minister & the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment to make the project a huge success.

Other members of the team on the working visit to the Honourable Minister includes Chief Oladosu Oladipo, Akirun of Ikirun; Oba Olayiwola Adedeji, Director of Commerce in Osun State; Mrs Ajibola Falode, Barrister Akeem Olaniyan, Barrister Habeeb Salawu & Comrade Adeboye Adebayo, all representing the management of Akbeeb Investment Limited.

It would be recalled that Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state on September 2020, performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the International Trade Centre, Dagbolu; a public private partnership among the State Government of Osun, Ikirun Community and Akbeeb Investment Limited.