--adjudges his administration peaceful coupled with steady progress.

The inherent sterling qualities in Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has impacted positively on Osun State in peace and steady progress in the last three years.

This statement was contained in a congratulatory message sent by the Chairman, Sammya Construction company, Sammya Adigun to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on the occasion of his 3rd anniversary in office,which comes up on Saturday,27th November, 2021.

Adigun accounted the State Governor as a God-fearing personality who is endowed with the spirit of urbanity,sound mind and decisiveness.

Describing Governor Oyetola as a worthy investment,which will yield eternal dividends for all and sundry.

Adigun opined that it will take a cool headed man, with divine backing like him, to take the State to the next level that we are all craving for.

Adigun who acknowledged that the past three years of His Excellency had been that of divine participation, observed that despite paucity of funds,the Governor had recorded monumental achievements in critical sectors Inspite of other daunting challenges that he met on ground.

While asserting that he had laid the necessary foundation for lasting and enduring progress in the State Sammya noted.

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...No going back in giving back to the people - Special Duties Commissioner

The monthly Food Support scheme of the Osun State Government on Monday, took a strategic dimension as the palliatives were taken to some markets in the State for distribution.

This is 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.

It will be recalled that the State government last week flagged off the 8th edition of the scheme, which it said had reached over 240,000 beneficiaries so far.

Among the markets where food items were distributed on Monday are Akindeko Market, Igbonna Market, Oluode Market, Oja-Oba Market, Shasha Market, Ota-Efun Market, all in Osogbo, the State capital.

Others are Ilobu Market, Erin-Osun, Ifon Market among others in Osun Central Senatorial District.

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

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

Mrs. Kudirat Adeyemi; Mr. Fatai Aremu, Mrs. Idowu Olayiwola and Mr. Risikat Amoo who are petty traders at Akindeko market, Osogbo, expressed gratitude to the government for taking the good gesture to their domains.

According to Mrs. Adeyemi, "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, Oluode, Ilobu and Ifon markets, applauded the government on the sustenance of the scheme since its inauguration.

Mrs. Olasunkanmi Ayooade, a fruits seller at Ilobu market, 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."

Speaking on the initiative, the State Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, Engr. Olalekan Badmus, said there was no going back in giving back to the people.

He 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 policies and programmes of the government.

"We have gone to see how far we have been able to reach out to the people. We have relied on the World Bank-sponsored Social Register to reach out to the vulnerable citizens. However, in trying to ensure that we have more reach, we have introduced market approach. We are targeting all the markets in the State.

"For this month, we are beginning with 20 selected markets in the three Senatorial Districts and for the Central, we are beginning with Osogbo Federal Constituency and for the West, we are beginning with Ede federal, and for Osun East, we will start with Ijesa-South Federal Constituency.

"There is no doubt that Governor 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", he added.

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The Osun State Government under Governor Gboyega Oyetola is caring out with the state infrastructural development across the state, reaching out to the people of Osogbo the state capital.

However one of the reasons the Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola , has remained in the good books of Osun people is the massive infrastructural development that the state has witnessed since the governor assumed mantle of leadership in November, 2018.

At the twilight of his taken over as incumbent Governor Gboyega Oyetola commissioned four projects as part of the activities marking his taken over.

The commissioned projects were: upgraded Technical College, Oba Sir Adesoji Aderemi East Bypass, Obafemi Awolowo Motorway and

Fakunle/Unity High School, all in Osogbo. Prominent among the projects is the Awolowo Motorway which is the dualisation of 40km Osogbo–Ikirun–Ila odo, Kwara State Boundary.

The road construction projects created over 5,000 direct jobs in the state and 12,000 indirect jobs for welders, plumbers and bricklayers, as well as food vendors.

Though quite a number of projects are being undertaken by Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, but clearly, the flagship project of the massive investment in upgrading of infrastructural amenities in the state in recent months, especially in Osogbo, the state capital, is the dualisation of the 45 kilometer Osogbo-Ikirun-Kwara State Boundary road.

It would be recalled that Federal Executive Council (FEC)recently approved NNPC’s request to fix 21 federal roads at N621bn.

However Southern Nigeria got a total of 228.22km while rehabilitation and expansion of Lagos-Badagry Expressway (Agbara Junction-Nigeria/Benin border) in Lagos State. 62km was equally involved

Also Dualization of Ibadan-Ilorin road (Route A2) Section II in Oyo State (Oyo-Ogbomosho). 52km

Consequently the people of Osun state are equally urging Governor Gboyega Oyetola to make move on NNPC,s roads projects so that Osun could benefit on the project as to assist in the completion of Osogbo (Old-garage) to Ikirun junction road (20.5 kilometers) and Ikirun-Ila Odo- Kwara State Boundary road (16.55 kilometers).

Since the state government signed a N17.8 billion contract agreement with SAMMYA Construction Company Limited for the Dualisation of the 45kilometer road, the project segmented into three of Osogbo-Dagbolu (International market) to Alamisi Market in Ikirun (9.52 kilometers); Osogbo (Old-garage) to Ikirun junction road (20.5 kilometers) and Ikirun-Ila Odo- Kwara State Boundary road (16.55 kilometers), the state government has been receiving a lot of commendations from both the people living in the state and road users using the ever busy Osogbo-IIorin road.

In line with the assurance given by the past government , that the project would be completed within 24 months, with the explanation that the project was not the usual direct contract award, but a Contractor-Financing transaction which came out of the confidence of the contractor in the previous administration and that the money for the contract would be repaid across 36 months after the completion of the project,

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The Contractor, SAMMYA Construction Company Limited has not only demonstrated its capabilities in executing the project technical wise, but it has also displayed a rather solid financial war chest that only few construction companies can boast of, thereby clearing any doubt about the success of the project. This is the submission of one Kunle Folorunsho who resides in Ota-Efun, Osogbo the state capital.

Chairman of the rulling party ,All Progressive Congress in the State Prince Gboyega Famodun who commented on the dualization Old Garage to Kwara State boundry opined that contractor handling the project is very much on site and he is doing well.

Famodun stated that there is tremendous achievements and the work is getting to the outskirts of Ikirun town already.

He however submitted that funding was the bane of it's problem, saying it was affected by fund but notwithstanding the government still doing its best.

The APC Chairman stressed that it was a federal government road but the State government took over inform of collaboration, saying that the government of Governor Gboyega Oyetola would not relent in the completion of the project.

Also an APC stalwart Mrs Adeola Egbedokun contended that the contractor handling the project has remained Committed to its speedy completion.

She urged the state government to make available everything that is needed to complete the project in a very shortest period.

Equally a civil servant who does not want his name mentioned told THISDAY yesterday afternoon that the contractor handling the project should be mobilised with funds for its full completion.

He remarked that the contractor is doing good job on site and urged the state government to as a matter of urgency to make adequate funding a watchword.


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Commendations.

About Eight years down the line since work commenced on the multi-billion naira project however, opinions of people of the state about the performance of the contractor on the job has been nearly the same, with people praising the technical knowhow that has never been seen in the state before now being employed by SAMMYA in executing the project.

However one Adeyi Olakunle who spoke with THISDAY said: We are celebrating an enduring legacy, a legacy that has been through storms, insult and many other challenges.

“Oyetola has done what Awolowo aimed to do. The dream of Awolowo was to ensure every Nigerian is literate. All what

Oyetola have been doing in fulfilment of Awolowo’s dream. Aregbesola’s behavior is similar to that of Awolowo. He has transformed Osun in spite of the financial and political challenges. I thank God for Oyetola,s success.”

Speaking, Prince Aderonmu Kunle said Oyetola is a great man, adding that his projects are unforgettable because they are developmental, adding that, “Oyetola is the first Nigerian politician to bring back history and honour Nigerian past leaders like Oba Aderemi and Awolowo. Oyetola has laid wonderful foundation for the progress of the state”.

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Drama As UNIOSUN Workers Celebrate Mock Funeral Of VC Labode Popoola’s Exit In Office

---Describe Him As ‘Tyrant Administrator’


Workers of the Osun State University yesterday staged a mock funeral celebration to send off the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof Labode Popoola whom they described as a tyrant administrator.

The members of staff of the university gathered at their Osogbo campus as early as 10:00am and celebrated the exit of Popoola amid dancing, singing and frying of bean cake.

It was dramatic as students of the institution watched the workers who used brooms to sweep from the school Vice-Chancellor's office to the school gate. They later ate the bean cake as a sign of farewell to Popoola.

The staff, who are members of the three unions including the Non-academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), argued that Popoola's tenure was not palatable and that his five years tenure was filled with injustice, corruption, nepotism, impunity, abuse of office and illegalities.

They hung a banner on the Senate Building of the campus bearing the picture of Popoola and inscriptions such as "With gratitude to God, the entire staff of Osun State University celebrate the inglorious exit of a mischievous tyrant, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Labode Popoola. He will be fondly remembered for lies, mischiefs, high-handedness, arrogance, divide and rule, power drunkenness, corruption, abuse of office, power intoxication, fetishism, sadism, witch hunting, nepotism, illegalities, among others."

The jubilant workers expressed joy for the exit of Popoola who left office officially on Thursday and urged the newly appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adefemi Bello, to right the alleged wrongs of Popoola.

Addressing the workers, the Chairman of NASU, Comrade Isaiah Fayemi, disclosed that Popoola interdicted workers for protesting against his alleged corrupt practices adding that the Chairman of Joint Action Committee of the university, Comrade Lekan Adiat and dive others are currently interdicted.

"Popoola is a VC that came and used his position to victimise us, to withhold our salaries, and that is why we are celebrating his exit. We are happy that he is gone and gone forever. One of the reasons why we have gathered to celebrate his exit is for everyone to learn lessons and for those in positions of authority, that if you do good, you will be celebrated and if you do bad, like Popoola did, you will be condemned. We expect the newly appointed VC to do well. We started this university together," Fayemi said.

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By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo


The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on Social Intervention Programmes (SSA-SIP,) Hon. Lukman Abimbola Bello, said there was the need for residents of Osun State to always support and pray for the Governor because of his laudable achievements which according to him cut across every Sector in the state.

Hon Lukman hailed the government’s social intervention programmes which he said had impacted greatly on the lives of the people.

He acknowledged the government for taking governance to the grassroots, particularly to the doorsteps of the masses through its numerous people-oriented programmes.

He stated this while fielding questions from journalists in his office, in Osogbo, on the achievements of the government on social intervention programmes.

Pointing at the various achievement of the government of the day in Osun under the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, Hon Lukman lauded the infrastructural projects such as road constructions, provision of food support, and good and qualitative healthcare delivery among others.

Hon Lukman, who is also the Osun State Focal Person on National Social Investment Programme, commended President Muhammad Buhari who he described as president of the less privileged, saying that God sent him for the people of the country.

He said, like President Muhammad Buhari, the feeding of the vulnerable citizens on a monthly basis through the State Food Support Scheme by the Governor Oyetola led administration was a clear indication that the government had the masses’ welfare at heart.

According to him, the programme would go a long way to register the presence of the government in the hearts of the ordinary people.

He added that the governor through the various Intervention programmes had brought many citizens out of the economic impediment positing that no any family had not in one way or the other benefited from the intervention programmes of the government .

He noted that the selection of the beneficiaries of those Intervention programmes was devoid of politics and religious sentiment saying Governor Oyetola's administration was for all the citizenry regardless of their political or Religious affiliation.

He urged the people and solicited for their continued support of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, he also urged them to make the support a reality by returning Governor Oyetola as Osun Governor with their votes in July 2022.

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Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife commissioned the Odo-Ogbe road, Oja Tuntun, Ile-Ife donated by The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Senator Babajide Omoworare on Sunday.

The more than 500 meters road which was personally financed by Senator Omoworare is described by Ooni Ogunwusi as a strategic infrastructural development. While speaking at the event, the traditional ruler urged all Ife sons and daughters to emulate Omoworare as such gesture will elicit rapid development.

"I am happy with you Senator, this is laudable and all others should emulate this gesture in their individual localities. If this is done, Ile-Ife will experience rapid transformation. I imploring all politicians to make community development a priority rather than sharing money during elections. When you serve the people, they will appreciate you with their votes. You have done this Senator, we are all seeing it.

The leading Yoruba traditional equally called on the government at all levels to work towards developing infrastructure especially roads infrastructure. He lamented the deplorable situation of roads in Ile-Ife.

While speaking, Senator Omoworare informed the gathering of other development projects and resumption of works on abandoned projects such as the Mayfair, Iremo, Moore, Ilesha Garrage to Osu dualisation, Ezekiah Oluwasami Road, Naval Communication School and the Ife Water Dam among others.

In his speech, Omoworare thanked the Ooni of Ife, his chiefs and the entire traditional institutions for the honour of making time out of his tight schedule for the road commissioning. He equally appreciated the Ile-Ife community and the political class for the huge turnout and assured them of his commitment to services to the benefit of the people.

—As SA Youth, Aremo Says Oyetola Will Win By Overwhelming Margin

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

As part of efforts to ensure landslide victory for Governor Gboyega Oyetola in the next gubernatorial election in Osun State , a socio-political group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ilerioluwa Vendors has been inaugurated in Osogbo Local Government Area of the state.

The group according to one of its founders, Hon Adegboyega Adelabu Aremo, was convened to galvanise the party behind the governor and leaders of the party and ensure he wins by overwhelming margin.

Aremo , who is the Special Adviser to Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Youth and Sports said he and other members of the group are working towards boosting the APC's membership base to ensure victory at the state 2022 governorship election.

At the event held at the Ilerioluwa campaign office, in Osogbo, the Osogbo born political mobiliser said the aims and objectives of inaugurating Ilerioluwa vendors was to have a viable team who would be canvassing and preaching the gospel of the Governor Gboyega Oyetola across the nooks and crannies of the state.

He enjoined members of Ilerioluwa Vendors to live up to expectations by diligently discharging their duty and ensure the people of the state have better knowledge of the development the governor has brought to the state within the space of three years .

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The Elders' caucus of All Progressives Congress(APC), Osun State has inducted former deputy speaker, House of Assembly, RT. Hon Lasun Yusuf, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Senator Ajibola Basir, Ambassador Yemi Faronbi and others as Akande commences meetings over 2022 governorship poll.

The Elders met with the first interim Chairman of the party, Chief Adebisi Akande on Tuesday over crisis rocking the party

Chief Akande hosted the Elders in his Ila residence of Osun State on Tuesday in a meeting that lasted for over 2hours.

The meeting started around 11:45;AM and ended 1:30 PM as former governors, senators, ex-deputy governor, deputy speaker House of Representatives and big wig of the party deliberate extensively about the party.

A source who confided in our reporter said, "Chief Bisi Akande presided over the meeting. We deliberated on the crisis rocking our party and ways in solving them since congresses are now over. We talked about the reelection of Adegboyega Oyetola and the need for the party to mobilise support for him so that we can win the 2022 governorship election.

"We also inducted seven members into the Elders Caucus today. This will strengthen our party to win the election because of the calibre of people we have, no party in Osun State can contend with them."

Another source said, "The former deputy speaker, House of Assembly, RT. Hon Lasun Yusuf expressed displeasure for ill treatment meted out for him by the leadership of the party before the 2018 governorship election and 2019 general election.

"Baba Akande and Chairman of Elders Caucus, Chief Sola Akinwumi urged aggrieved members to sheath their sword and mobilize support for Oyetola's reelection in 2022."

After the meeting, while Chief Bisi Akande was briefing newsmen, he said, "I expect a bigger, greater and widespread APC in Osun State. The meeting had always existed but because of COVID-19, the meeting had not been held for a very long time. I want to wake them up and make them know that they are elders in Osun so that they can start holding meetings. This is the beginning of elders activities to move the party forward in Osun.

"We are doing all our best to resolve every crisis, I can assure you that there will be no crisis within our party before the guber election. We came from different constituencies in Osun and we are going back to let our people know we have started to be more active than before."

He boasted that the candidate of the party in the 2022 Osun State governorship election will win.

While responding to APC zoning presidency to the south, he noted that "My party has no constitution for zoning, the south will be ready to contend with the north, whoever that becomes our candidate will win as the presidential election."

Similarly, the Chairman of Elders Caucus, Chief Sola Akinwumi, speaking about the meeting said, "It is the congregation of elders within the state towards actualising good party politicking in Osun state and ensuring that all members of our party do register and play their roles at the 2022 governorship election.

"As far as I am concerned, Governor Aregbesola is a democrat, he will support us, he suppose to be here, we respect him a lot, he is part of the Elders' caucus. Among us today we have about two or three former governors. Rauf will certainly not do any other thing than standing with progressive so nothing to worry about."


The meeting was attended by 29 elders of the party including; Hon Lasun Yusuf, Ex-deputy governor, Titilaoye Ponle, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Prince Felix Awofisayo, Prof Mojeed Alabi, former minister, Dr Isaac Adewole, Olosunjela of Osunjela, Oba Muhammed Babatunde, Senator Ajibola Basiru among others.

Federal Lawmaker, Ayeni Empowers constituents In Osun


By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

No fewer than 100 persons have benefited from another empowerment programme facilitated by the lawmaker representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Honourable Lawrence Ayeni.

The entrepreneurship programme was organised in Osu, the headquarters of Atakunsa West Local Government Area of Osun State, on Friday, as grants for over 50 individuals to start up their small-scale businesses

The empowerment came a few months after hundreds of constituents were empowered with cash each by the lawmaker.

CityMirrorNews reports that the Lawmaker had through his Foundation, LB Ayeni Foundation brought hundreds of youths in Lagos and Osun State out of poverty since its establishment in the year 2000.

The empowerment programme attracted prominent indigenes of the local government, APC leaders, Traditional rulers , market men and women and stakeholders across the state.

The beneficiaries, went home with Motorcycles, dryers and sowing machines, and cash.

Ayeni said that the empowerment programme was done out his desire to give back to the society from he had also benefited .

He said: "It has always been my desire to give something positive and remarkable back to the society from which I have also benefited, and that's why I replicated these Skills Acquisition programme in Osun State long before I was elected into the public office two years ago so that my people especially the teeming youths who cannot afford formal training in the different vocations can benefit in order to be self reliant.

He, however gave Glory to God for he had still be able to put smile into the faces of his people, saying he was set to do the same for another outstanding set at no distance time.

He admonished the beneficiaries to see the scheme as a means to improve boost their incomes .

The lawmaker explained that he had chosen cash empowerment after due consultation with his constituents, adding that he was sure that it would have direct impact on them.

He implored them to use the resources judiciously for the purpose it was meant for, assuring that apart from the ongoing ones, other physical projects would be executed soon.

Ayeni, urged party members to remain loyal and committed to the party just as he enjoined them to continue to support Governor Gboyega Oyetola in his bid to transform the state.

“I want to urge the party members and the entire people of the Atakunsa West Local Government to continue to support our amiable Governor in his bid to take the state to the greater heights.
I thank our leaders and party faithful for giving us the opportunity to serve in this capacity.

One of the beneficiaries, Abiodun Omowumi , expressed delight at what she described as an “outstanding and impactful project.”

Speaking, Chairman, Osun State Chapter of NURTW, Comrade Lekan Salami commended the lawmaker for his people-oriented programmes and quality representation, urging him not to relent in doing more.

Omowumi who went home with dryer and other hairdressing equipment, said it would help her become successful person in life.

Another beneficiary, Famakinwa Oluwaseun, who got sewing machine, said that there couldn’t have been a better way to alleviate people’s suffering at the grassroots than such empowerment programme.

Oluwaseun said no any Politician has done such in the area, praying God almighty to continue to bless the lawmaker in all ramifications.

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The Alumni Association of the Osun State University has described the statement credited to the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Lapode Popoola that he inherited a university where "anything goes" as ridiculous, deceitful,  and highly unacceptable.

The ex-students of the institution called on the Popoola, whose tenure ends in less than two weeks to immediately retract his statement and apologize to the founding fathers of the institution who laboured hard to build the ivory tower since 2007.

Popoola while granting an interview last week, said “I didn't inherit a university in the real sense. It should be published that the university I inherited was an 'anything goes' setting. The academic culture was completely missing, commercialisation of everything was the norm. Corruption was the order of the day…the students were lawless, they were involved in cultism and they were always in the news.”

The statement signed by the Alumni Association President and Secretary, Kabir Oriola and Abdulbasit Abubakar, differed with Popoola and listed the achievements and laurels won by the ex-students of the school before his (Popoola's) appointment in 2016.

The statement, tagged, "Setting the Records Straight; A Rejoinder to Professor Labode Popoola, the Vice-Chancellor, Osun State University", the Alumni Association said the Institution has since 2007 been a world-class varsity, not only in Nigeria but globally. The queried

The statement partly read, "We wish to state that this statement is very deceitful, preposterous and an attempt to disparage the great efforts of the founding fathers and past stakeholders of the university and as well, the quality of the alumni of the university, many of whom have distinguished themselves in their respective chosen career paths across the world.

"However, we wish to state categorically that as a very respectable association, The alumni Association is not willing to join issue with Professor Popoola, rather, we are interested in setting the records straight, and educate the general public against professor Popoola’s ill-conceived statement targeted at denigrating our highly prestigious Alma Mata.

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An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, has ordered the sale and sharing of properties jointly owned by Dr. Oluseyi Adebusuyi Seyi-Ojo and his wife, Mrs. Olukemi Yewale Seyi-Ojo

Justice L. A. Ganiyu, who delivered the judgment in a Suit No: I/1092WD/2018, granted the payer of the petitioner, apparently satisfied with the evidences tendered.

The petitioner had approached the court for a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage against her husband, the respondent.

She stated that the marriage had broken and not retrievable, alleging that the respondent committed adultery, hence she find it intolerable to live with him.

The petitioner further informed the court that she had lived apart from the respondent for a period of two years and could no longer go back into the marriage.

The petitioner sought an order of the court to have the custody of the second son of marriage and an order, directing the respondent to contribute to the upkeep of the son.

She also sought an order of the court ceding the hostel in Ogbomoso to her, and the matrimonial home at Akanni Aluko street Monatan, Ibadan as well as a parcel of land in Iwo.

The petitioner sought an order of the court directing the sale of Ayokemi Hospital at Monatan, Ibadan, and all other houses except the house bought in the name of the children, and the proceed be shared equally.

In his ruling, Justice Ganiyu, granted the prayers of the petitioner and ordered the sale and sharing of the properties that are jointly owned by the couples.

The court also granted the sale of the Ayokemi hospital building located at Dejo Dairo street, Monatan Ibadan, while the custody of the second son was not granted as the court held that he is old enough to choose where he will live.

Having admitted that the petitioner built the houses in question after going through the evidences presented, the court granted other prayers but ceded a 4block of flat at Olodo to the respondent despite the claim that the petitioner paid for the land and assisted him with N1m to roof the house.

The court ordered that tuition fee should be shared by the parties but maintenance fee of N250, 000 was to be paid by respondent till the boy is gainfully employed.

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No fewer than three Non Governmental Organizations (NGO) in Nigeria have expressed their readiness to organise children outreach in celebration of the Africa foremost traditional ruler, Ooni of Ife , Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi birthday .

The NGOs are; Caldev Children of Africa Leadership and Values development Initiative, Prince Ishola Foundation and The Gem Foundation.

The outreach is billed to take place in selected communities across the State of Osun on October 17th, 2021 in celebration of the Ooni's birthday.

Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has been the grand patron of One of the NGO, the Children of Africa Leadership And Value Development Initiative since October 15th , 2017. The organisation have for the past four years organised annual children outreach programs to mark Ooni Ogunwusi's birthday.

The Gem Foundation Founder, Hon Dayo Fasola; a daughter of the Source and long term partner with the directorate of Media and Publicity Bureau Enuwa Palace, Ile Ife disclosed in an interview with Press men how His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi's impact and passion in the development of Osun , her people and by extension the Yoruba land in general can not be overstated. She disclosed that her NGO and partners wishes to "in our own way reciprocate His Majesty sacrifices and kind gesture by celebrating his big day with the generation next."

'There would be interactive lectures with kids of the selected communities. We would be sharing inspirational stories of outstanding leaders which his Imperial Majesty is one of them, there would be mentorship and career advice for the young adults amongst them and of course we would be distributing textbooks alongside some other educational materials '

'Prince Ishola Abiodun a Son of Ile-Ife, founder of Prince Ishola Foundation and CEO Nigeria-China Investments Organisation has also promised to give scholarships to 5 indigent students up to university level.' She added

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In line with the training and retraining policy of UNIOSUN geared towards updating knowledge to keep up with the changing realities of contemporary times, the Registry Department of Osun State University, under the leadership of the Registrar, Mr Gafar Adebayo Shittu is set to hold its first Registry Annual Lecture with the theme "Building a Sustainable University Registry in a Changing World: Challenges and Prospects" on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10am.

The programme which is scheduled to hold physically and virtually at the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium of the University’s Main Campus in Osogbo will have the erstwhile Registrar of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Dr Omojola Awosusi as the guest lecturer, and he will be speaking on the topic "The Place of the Registry in the effective administration of the Nigeri5an University System".

The host, Mr Gafar Adebayo Shittu while speaking on the upcoming event stated that the first of its kind Registry annual lecture of the University will be educative and informative as the guest speaker will be enlightening the participants on the importance of the Registry in ensuring effective administration in the Nigerian University system.

The Lecture which will have the University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Labode Popoola as the Chief Host and the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the University, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu-Ali, SAN as the Chairman, will have in attendance Academic and Administrative Heads of Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education and similar Institutions, Professional University Administrators, leaders of academic communities, media specialists and other key stakeholders in the education sector.

University stakeholders that cannot be physically present can also be a part of the programme virtually via https:///registryannual.

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OAU: Accounting Set 2001 Refurbishes PG Seminar Room, Calls For Conducive Learning Environment


Set 2001 of the Department of Management & Accounting, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, on Friday handed over a refurbished Post Graduate Room to the University management.

The President of the Alumni group, Tolulope Ogundipe, said the project was born out of a quest to give back to their alma mater and to project the greatness of the University.

He, further explained that his set has total conviction on the importance of conducive academic atmosphere, as a robust instrument of academic excellence.

Ogundipe, added that there was consesus among his mates that the citadel had given so much to them individually and shaped their lives towards greatness, hence, the desire to reciprocate the gesture.

He, however, enjoined other alumni in the university to follow suite and develop the spirit to give back to their Alma mater, adding that development is a function of concerted efforts from all critical stakeholders.

According to him," Our set comprises of clear-headed individuals with strong feelings for humanity and broader perception of development in all ramifications.

"This is exactly how we started as students, looking beyond the present moment to prepare a better future for ourselves and the coming generation.

"This project is a product of our common belief in qualitative education through standardised environment that will aid learning.

"We are also setting a pace for many others to emulate this gesture and support governments at all levels to build a virile academic environment that could engender training and research for speedy development".

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, of the institution, Prof. Bola Babalola, who represented the Vice-chancellor at the event commended the set for giving back to their Alma Mater, saying such gesture would go a long way to spur others alike to take action towards contributing their quotas to the development of the institution.

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Jubilation Galore As Engr Sowade Donates Air Conditioners, Generating Set To Ogunsua Palace To Mark Gov Oyetola 67th Birthday

---Says There Is A Need To Give Back To The People

---Describes Gov As Silent Achiever

There was a jubilation galore at the palace of Ogunsua Modakeke in Ife East Area Council, Osun State when a philanthropist, Engr Kayode Sowade donated a 60kva generating set and 5 sets of split air conditioning units to the palace in commemoration of the 67th Birthday of Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State.

Scores of members of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in the ancient town had thronged the palace in solidarity with Engr Sowade who they described as a core loyalist of Governor Gboyega Oyetola and lover of his administrative style.

Recalls that Governor Oyetola had recently marked his birthday anniversary in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

Speaking, Engr Sowade reiterated his commitment in giving back to the society.

He said he felt the need to give back to his community as he was brought up in the town.

He said: "I felt the need to give back to my people. I was brought up in this town, this is my home. I believe we need to rebuild our palace because it is our heritage".

The donor also congratulated the Governor on his 67th birthday and appreciated him for all he has been doing across sectors in bringing development to the state, saying Oyetola is a silent achiever.

He said: "Today is a way of marking the Governor Adegboyega Oyetola's birthday and to commend what he has done in the state and Modakeke in particular

"There are roads that has been abandoned for about 38 years, but the Governor has fixed it. We need to appreciate him and thank God for his life. This is a way to say happy birthday to him.

" We look at what can be done to complement his efforts and we find the need to donate the Generator and some split Air Conditions to the palace just to say thank you to the Governor and for him to do more.

"It is not about the cost but we given gratitude to the Governor because in the last three years, we see him touching all sectors that will have impact in our lives in terms of roads, Education and Infrastructure".

While speaking at the event, the Ogunsua of Modakeke, His Royal Majesty, Oba Moses Oladejo Ajonbadi III appreciated the kind gesture of Engineer Sowade.

The Kabiesi who spoke with newsmen through the Moye of Modakeke, Chief Adeniyi Adetunji said: " On behalf of Kabiesi, I'm expressing our gratitude to Engineer Kayode Sowade for this beautiful gesture. He has lightening the palace and we pray God will light his way.

"We are using this opportunity to demand from the Government to provide a standby security to the palace. I want to confess to you that this palace is porous. It's accessible to everybody. There should be a check from the gate there on people coming in and seeing a uniform person stopping you at the gate will command a respect.

" Our people do not respect people in mufti challenging them to stop. They will tell you this is our palace. So, we need a standing police officer working here 24/7 probably on rotational basis. If we have security operatives here, there would not be entry of people as they like.

" Though, local hunters are helping us but they need to go and fend for themselves. We need a standing security.

"We also need solar energy to run this machines so that the equipments can work effectively as the donor as plan and security lights round the palace. The palace is also needed to be fully furnished.

"I'm presently working with the Kabiesi 24 hours in the palace. This is a welcome development. Nobody likes darkness. Darkness is an enemy of human being. If someone is lightning our way, we have to be very grateful.

The monarch reiterated that some of the major roads connecting the town to villages are not in good shape which needed Government urgent intervention for farmers to bring their farm produce to the market for sale.

He said: "Our major challenge in Modakeke is bad roads across across the town. All roads that connect the town to villages are not in good shape and at the end of every season, we need to bring our farm outputs from villages to town to for sale.

" We are suffering. However, We are very thankful to the present administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for rehabilitating some of the roads here but need him to do more.

"Some of roads that links our streets needs to be done. So, oads is our main problem here. I'm using this medium to plead with the government to help us out on it". Adetunji added.

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…denies link with Aluko

The Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described as unfounded and untrue, the report linking him to the purchase of a property in London, United Kingdom.

He said that he resigned from the company, 'Aranda Overseas Corporation', that was allegedly used to buy the said property in 2011 upon his appointment as the Chief of Staff to the then Osun Governor, Rauf Aregbesola.

The Governor also said that he had no relationship whatsoever with Adebayo Aluko, the alleged owner of the said property let alone have any business transaction with him.

In a statement issued in Osogbo on Saturday and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, Oyetola revealed that he had not broken any law of the land as he also resigned his Directorship of Global Investments Offshore Limited upon his appointment, in 2011.

He thanked family, friends and associates who have shown concern through phone calls, visits and text messages over the development, assuring them that there is nothing to worry about on the matter.

The statement reads in parts: "We have seen reports in some online media platforms concerning the PANDORA PAPERS’ allegations.This is, therefore, to set the record straight.

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The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has called on President Mohammadu Buhari and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), to immediately set machineries in motion for effective prosecution of Mr Gboyega Oyetola over multi-billion Naira property scandal involving him and his cronies.

Osun PDP also demanded immediate refund of all wages and allowances paid to Mr Oyetola during his time as Chief of Staff to his predecessor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as this according to the opposition party has been revealed that the former had violently disobeyed extant laws of the land while he was the office of Chief of Staff to the then state governor.

The call according to PDP becomes imperative in view of a mind boggling scandal and other several financial infractions perpetrated by the State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola as published on October 7 7th of September 2021 by Premium Times, a prominent investigative newspaper in Nigeria.

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Comrade Chris Isiguzo has been re-elected President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for a second term.

He emerged after the elections held at the ongoing 7th Triennial Delegates’ Conference in Umuhaia, Abia State.

Among other officers elected, is the B Zone Zonal Secretary, Abdul Rasaq Alege.

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The Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the party’s candidate in the the 2016 election, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, has said he will provide a private jet and helicopters for the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, if he emerges as the governor of the state.

Adeleke opined that the provision will make the king more comfortable in moving from one place to another, both within and outside the country.

A statement by Comrade Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs to Ooni, said Adeleke disclosed this during a visit to Oba Ogunwusi at his palace, on Wednesday evening.

Adeleke, who lamented the poor state of roads and other amenities in Ile Ife, described Ooni as a worthy father, assuring that fortunes of the ancient city would turn around if he is given the chance to govern the state.

“I have always cherished the great throne of Oduduwa here in Ife and the personality of the Ooni, I will never disrespect it and I will not allow anyone to hold it in contempt.

“By God’s grace, I shall make provision for a private jet to make all Ooni’s local and international trips easier. I am not making mouth, it is what I will do. With the plan to erect the Osun airport, Baba (The Ooni) would be picked from the palace with a helicopter to the nearest airport to board an aeroplane to anywhere seamlessly,” Adeleke was quoted to have said.

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By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo


Perturbed by the continued power outage in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, the Osun State House of Assembly has passed a motion to summon the Managing Director of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

The motion was moved Honourable
Tunde Olatunji, the lawmaker representing Ife North State Constituency in the House of Assembly.

CityMirrorNews recalls that some communities in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State had recently cried out to the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over blackout in the communities.

The six affected communities including Ipetumodu, Edunabon, Moro, Yakooyo, Asipa and Akinlalu said they have been living in darkness in the last four months adding that their complaints and lamentations to the State Government and IBEDC have been ignored.

CityMirrorNews gathered that a transformer, 7.5MVA Substation at Moro, that supplies electricity to the communities had developed fault as a result of overloading.

Moving the motion during Plenary, the Chief Whip of the Assembly, Olatunji stated that it became necessary towards finding a lasting solution to the total system collapse of the 7.5MVA electricity power substation in his constituency.

Olatunji disclosed that six major communities in the council are experiencing electricity blackout for the past four months due to a faulty transformer.

According to the lawmaker, “I moved a motion on the Power outage in Ife North State Constituency and the poor responsiveness of the electricity service provider as a matter of urgent public importance at the plenary today.

“I reiterated the untold hardship the power outage has brought on our people and the poor and unacceptable responsiveness of the distribution company to our plight despite several efforts and engagements with the company on how to repair the faulty equipment and restore light.”

While emphasising the importance of electricity as an essential public utility that every citizens deserved to enjoy, he accused the distribution company, IBEDC of poor service delivery which had left several communities in the local government frustrated and resorting to self help.

He added that despite the takeover of electricity distribution by private companies, they were only interested in billing and collection of tariff and not the provision or repair of the equipments they need to generate the tariff.

"Electricity is an essential public utility and every citizen deserves to enjoy the facility. Despite the take over of electricity distribution by private companies, the poor service delivery of the Distribution Companies (DisCos) has left most communities frustrated and the people now resort to self-help. Our distribution company is only interested in billing and collection of tariff and not the provision or repair of the equipments they need to generate the tariff.

"I therefore moved a motion that the House of Assembly should summon the Managing Director of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to appear before it on Wednesday, 13th October, 2021 on resolving the power outage in Ife North and the motion was granted.

“It is indeed a major milestone towards restoring electricity in Ife North State constituency and addressing the unsatisfactory attitude of the electricity distribution company to the citizens of our State,” he said.

Osun communities lament months of darkness, demand Govt, IBEDC intervention.

The Presidents of Ife-North Progressive Union, Sunday Oyebowale, Amos Adeniran, Femi Ojedele, Adewale Oyebowale, Rauf Oladunjoye, and Femi Odelana, had during a press conference lamented the effect of the lack of electricity adding that it has encouraged insecurity, theft and economic paralysis.

Speaking on behalf of the communities, President of Ipetumodu, Sunday Oyebowale, said the substation is grossly inadequate and requires a total upgrading and overhauling. He said, "It is very sad and very disheartening to note that Ife-North Local Government have been experiencing total blackout four months ago and nothing has been done by the IBEDC to alleviate our problem.

"The total blackout has been encouraging kidnapping of people, as we know that when there is no light, nay bad cat is easy to perpetrate. Non supply of electricity has encouraged theft in the communities. At Asipa community, a shop was looted by thieves who took advantage of the darkness; this same problem had been reported in many areas in the local government.

"Our economic activities have been paralysed as people using electricity to do their daily works find it very difficult to transact their businesses and this need urgent attention so that the society will not become desolate. Ife-North has been known for peace but this absence of light has made it to be a lawless society where different people just come into the Local Government unchallenged at night. Out System Government and the IBEDC must make sure that positive step is taken before things go out of hands.

"People who deal with frozen food business are suffering because there is no electricity to freeze their food and many of them have turned to debtors due to the damage of their wares like fish, turkey and meat of all kinds. Artisans like welders, hair dressers, electricians and all sorts of trades are suffering because if lack of electricity supply.

"We have written several letters to the State Governor and the IBEDC even to their main office in Ibadan but nothing has been done. We are imploring people in authority and Nigeria Government to stand up and assist us so that we won't continue to suffer," he said.

Reacting to the development, the IBEDC Regional Communication Officer, Kikelomo Owoeye, said the company was aware of the problem and working tirelessly to restore electricity to the communities.

Owoeye appealed to the residents to exercise more patience, saying the company is not resting on its oars to restore power supply to the affected towns.

“We are aware of the blackout in the communities and we have been working on the faulty transformer, but is yet to come up.

“We have been on it for awhile. It is not that we left the situation like that and the people in the communities are aware of this.

“We appeal to them to exercise more patience, our engineers are working tirelessly to restore electricity to the communities”, Owoeye said.

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I'm Impressed With Responses Of Yoruba Obas On Asiwaju Tinubu's 2023 Presidential Bid- Rotimi Makinde

The presidential ambition of All Progressives Congress (APC) National leader, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again gathered momentum just as key Yoruba traditional leaders in Lagos are now throwing their weights behind the agenda.

In what seemed to be unprecedented, the traditional rulers openly and happily endorsed Tinubu whom they believe has everything to govern Nigeria better than any other individual after the end of the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. 

South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) 2023 has been the group promoting this initiative. SWAGA’23, is a campaign group championing the candidature of the former Lagos State Governor, Tinubu.

The group had commenced a week long sensitization, consultation and mobilisation tour in Lagos since Sunday, October 3, 2021 with visits to traditional rulers in Badagry, Ikeja, and Lagos Divisions, soliciting for their support and the feedbacks have been impressive.

Reacting to the recent development, a former member of House of Representatives in the 7th Assembly, Hon Rotimi Makinde who is a key member of SWAGA 2023 commended the unprecedented approach of the traditional rulers and described them as true custodians of tradition and culture who mean well for Yourba ethnic nationality and Nigeria by extension.

He said,

"I am deeply impressed with the turnout and genuine commitments of our Yoruba traditional rulers, their responses on Asiwaju presidential bid is quite unbelievable, they have proven beyond doubt that they truly mean well for their subjects in the overall good of our nation, Nigeria.

Makinde continued, "this laudable gesture abundantly showed that Yoruba elders and traditional leaders have learned from history and are also saying enough to this curse of every 30, 30 years on us as a people. We are happy that the jinx against Yoruba unity and progress have been finally broken by these highly revered Obas who came out in large numbers from their respective kingdoms and endorsed Asiwaju. I am strongly confident that Asiwaju is the best man for the job and his landslide victory in 2023 can never be controverted."

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Osun Govt Organises Essay Competition To Mark Nigeria's 61 Independence As Bowen University Medical Student Wins Toyota Corolla

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

A student of Bowen University, Iwo, Master Adeyemo Victor has emerged the winner of the tertiary institution category in the 2021 Independence Day essay competition organized by the Osun State Government, while Miss Adegboyega Abisola Faith of Fakunle Comprehensive High School, Osogbo won the secondary school category.

This is as the Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola said his administration is concerned about building the next generation of leaders in the State.

Master Adeyemo is a medical student, who hails from Odo-Otin Local Government area of the State, while Miss Adegboyega is from Olorunda LG.

It would be recalled that the State Government of Osun had announced that interested students of secondary schools and higher institutions of learning should submit essays on the chosen topics.

Governor Oyetola who was represented by his Deputy, Olugboyega Alabi, at the Grand Finale of the essay competition, organised by the State Government to commemorate the 61st Year Independence Anniversary of the country, said: “This essay competition recommends itself highly as a platform for stimulating excellence among our students. It charges them not only to be imaginative as active producers of relevant ideas for nation-building, but to also courageously ventilate such ideas unashamedly in the public space.

“What comes with such effort is the deliberate training of the mind to acquire the requisite capacity for healthy engagement of societal challenges. This is the goal of any functional education.

“Since assumption of office, our Administration has prioritized the provision of qualitative education for our young people. This is because we know that building a sustainably prosperous state requires strategic investment in our young people in a manner that prepares them for the reality of the keenly competitive global knowledge economy.

“This is the least we owe our young people, and we shall not disappoint them”, Oyetola said.

In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, Lekan Badmus appreciated the state governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, for approving the Osun 2021 essay competition among students from secondary and tertiary Institutions as part of the activities lined up to mark the 61st Independence Day of Nigeria.

He further disclosed that the Ministry of Regional Integration and Special Duties received 700 entries from 34 participating schools of both private and public higher Institutions across the country. The entries were also received from 23 local government areas of the State and also from non-indigenes.

According to Badmus: “Today, our dear state has assembled sizeable population of youths to think and suggest probable solutions to the challenges facing us as a nation. To some people, this might not sound interesting as Osun state Government has thought-out-of-box and moved away from the conventional March past to this assemblage.

“You will agree with me that this initiative will promote reading and writing culture among our students. This gesture is dynamic, capable of encouraging healthy rivalry as well as intellectual competition amongst Students’ in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions. I thank Your Excellency for powering this laudable programme”, he said.

In his keynote address, the Chairman of the event, Lt. General Lamidi Adeosun (rtd), gave kudos to the governor for giving the students the opportunity to participate in the essay competition.

General Adeosun described the event as a thing of joy, adding that in a world where negative activities have become the norm, Osun State has braved up to organise such a challenging event.

He charged participants and the teeming youth population of State not to relent in their efforts in contributing their quota to the development of the society, adding that education, security and other developmental needs of the State and the nation, are a collective responsibility.

He also recommended a revisit of family values and ideals as instrumental to rebuilding the weak security architecture of the nation, adding that security is not only a top-down affair, but also has bottom-up dimension which lies in the hands of citizens.

The winner of the maiden edition, Abosede Samson Oyinlola, lauded the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for the initiative behind the essay competition, describing it as a preparatory phase for future leaders of the State to begin to identify the problems facing the society and proffer solutions.

In his goodwill message, the Head of Service, Dr. Olowogboyega Oyebade, lauded Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for the initiative, stating that: “I’m a product of this kind of a competition”. He charged participants to see the prizes gotten from the exercise as a start-up pack for greater accomplishments.

After serious scrutiny of the final 25 contestants in both secondary and tertiary category, the three best candidates who emerged winner were: Adegboyega Abisola Faith from Fakunle Comprehensive High School, Olaniyi Inioluwa Opeyemi from Ambassadors College Ile-Ife, and Onwugbofor Happiness from Our Lady and St. Francis College – for the secondary school category.

The winners for the tertiary institution category were: Adeyemo Victor Ayodeji from Bowen University, Ayoola Victor Oluwagbemiga from University of Ibadan, and Ademuyi Stella Jesuloluwa from Adeleke University, Ede.

The winners for the tertiary category, aside cash prizes, also won a Toyota Corolla car.

The sponsors of this year essay competition include the Chairman, Rachael Adebimpe Sowade Foundation who provided a Toyota Corolla Car 2004 Model for the first winner, two HP Laptops and a Printer, MD/CEO of Interfem Reconstructions Limited who donated N100,000 Cheque for the Winner of the Tertiary Institutions category; Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited also donated two Laptops and a Samsung Galaxy Tablet for Winners of the Secondary School category; Omoluabi Holdings Limited donated N50,000 for 1st in Tertiary Category and N20,000 for 1st in Secondary Category;

Other sponsors are ; MTN Foundation donated 150 pieces of 80leaves Notebook, 150 pieces of 60leaves Notebook and 50 pieces of School Bags; Airtel also donated modems, data bundles and recharge cards, while Mr. Seun Odofin donated N200,000 which will be distributed among the 25 finalists of the secondary school category.

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Oyetola @ 67: Sujimoto, SSA Dayo Fasola Celebrate With Market Women, Aged, Orphanage Homes, Dole Out a Thousand Gift packs


As part of efforts to celebrate the 67th birthday anniversary of Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, the Sujimoto Group on Wednesday distributed food items to orphanage homes in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

The Real Estate and Luxury company partnered with the GEM foundation to carry out the philanthropic gesture in celebrating the birthday anniversary of the State helmsman.

Led by the representatives of the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto, Mr Sijibomi Ogundele, the founder of GEM foundation who doubles as the Senior Special Assistant, SSA, on Protocols to Osun State Governor, Hon Dayo Fasola
also visited the Hausa Community located at Ayetoro, Igbona Market and aged men and women at Isale Osun, Osogbo.

Thousands of food items distributed to the centres include Spaghetti, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, maggi among others
Addressing the beneficiaries, Hon Dayo Fasola said The Sujimoto group and GEM foundation deemed it fit to celebrate the Governor because of his numerous developmental achievements since he became a Governor.

Fasola, founder of The Gem Foundation, gave credit to Sujimoto for sending a thousand packages to distribute among those the governor loves to identify with.

While fielding questions from journalists at Abiye orphanage home, Fasola said " Governor Oyetola doesn't like much ceremony, he is a very low-key person and a silent hard worker, so if you want him to be happy, you should identify with the people he cares for.

"He is passionate about the vulnerable in the community. Mr. Governor would love that we are here today to celebrate his birthday.

"We have been to Hausa community in Ayetoro, Fomwan, Jalayemi Orphanage Home and we will round it up at Isale Osun with the aged men and women.

She advised the children to imbibe the culture of excellence, noting that in order to get ahead in life, excellence must be an habit.

She also urged them to be punctual, truthful and mindful of their utterances.

"Even members of the opposition identified with his Excellency. We have some members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, here with us celebrating Mr Governor, so I would advice the children to imbibe the culture of excellence because when you excel, even your opponents will acknowledge you that you're a man of integrity and should be celebrated.

Appreciating good gesture of the SA Protocols and the Sujimoto group on behalf of the the children, the Abiye orphanage home Administrative Officer, Bukola Adegoke, lauded the group and state government for deeming it fit to reach out to the less privilege.

She appealed to the state government and other well meaning Nigerians to support them.

While identifying with market women at Igbona, a hundred gift packs were also given to them to celebrate Governor Oyetola's birthday.

Speaking on behalf of the market women, Iyaloja Igbona Market, Abibat Olayiwola congratulated Governor Oyetola on the occasion of his birthday, stating that they will continue to support him in his developmental strides in the state.

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The Special Adviser to Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Youth and Sports, Honourable Adegboyega Adelabu Aremo, has felicitated with the Governor on the celebration of his 67th birthday anniversary.

Aremo, in a congratulatory message he signed and made available to newsmen, in Osogbo, on Wednesday, described the Governor as a brilliant, goal-getter and silent achiever.

The SA Youth and Sports noted that the celebrant has performed tremendously well in less down three years , saying no sector of the state economy had been left untouched since he assumed office as the state governor.

He noted that Governor Oyetola, had through his numerous youth's development programmes, brought thousands of youths out of poverty, hence , the reasons for the love the youth of the state had been showing to him.

He said: "I want to, on behalf of the youth in the state, felicitate with our amiable Governor, His Excellency, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, on the occasion of his 67th birthday anniversary.

"Governor Oyetola is a brilliant, goal-getter and silent achiever who had through his youth policy, which revolves around the 4E’s of Youth Education, Youth Engagement, Youth Empowerment and Youth Entrepreneurship, brought thousands of youths out of poverty.

"We are happy to have you as Governor because you have shown to us that you are really keen on youths development and emancipation.

"Apart from many other developmental achievements your administration has recorded in less than three years, which are unprecedented in the hearts of citizens, you have also done tremendously well in making sure that youth are repositioned for societal development to further entrench the wave of development the state is experiencing.

"As a matter of fact, you first demonstrated this by including youth in your cabinet. Sir, the recent local government caretaker appointment is another conspicuous evidence that you really keen on youth development."

Aremo, however, pledged the support of the youth towards the re-election bid of the governor for second term in office, saying the youth have vowed to continue to support the administration of the governor and ensure it elongation beyond year 2022.

He, however, prayed God to continue to guide and guard the governor and bless him with the needed wisdom to continue to paddle the canoe of the state to the promised land.

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We’re Not Aware Of Any Accident Relating To The Road closure

The Partial Blockade Was Necessitated By The Need To Save Lives, Prevent Hoodlums

– APC Spokesperson

No less than six different road accidents occured between Friday 17th and Saturday 18th September 2021, leading to several bodily injuries to Osogbo residents because of what has been described as needless road closure of the Osogbo-Gbongan dual carriage way by the All Progressives Congress.

The ruling APC Secretariat is situated in a spacious compound on the road at Ogo-Oluwa area but the road is regularly closed arbitrarily by the police each time activities are held in the Secretariat.

While the compound is large enough to accommodate most of its programs, observers keep wondering why the road had to be closed each time activities are held.

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Insecurity: Commercial Motorcyclists In Osun Urged To Take Registration Serious For Proper Identification


A firm, JWB Global Consulting Limited, has called on commercial motorcyclists in Osun State to take the process of registration for the proper identification of members serious, as a way of checkmating the activities of criminal elements and sustain the peace presently enjoy in the state.

This was contained in a press statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo, the state capital by the Chief Executive Officer of the organization, Mr Olujide Adeleke.

Adeleke, explained that following series of interactions between the government and leadership of Okada riders in the state, on the need to have proper identification module for their members to nip any criminal activities in the bud, the leadership of the association engaged his firm for implementation of the policy.

He, however, stressed that the process has been hampered due to the lackadaisical approach of some motorcyclists, who have refused to register or failed to come up for the collection of their reflective jackets and identification code after payment.

''Contrary to lies peddling around by agents of mischief and propaganda, the process of registration and issuance of reflective jackets and code of identification was initiated by the leadership of the Okada riders in the state as a response to advice of the government towards curtailing insecurity.

''It is on that note that our organization was contacted to superintend the process on behalf of the association, without any involvement of government or its agencies.

''Having said that, I am imploring Okada riders who are yet to register and make payment for their reflective jackets and codes, as well as those who have registered and made payment but are yet to collect their jackets and codes of identification to quickly contact their leadership or visit our office at number 200, Ola-ore Shopping Complex, Beside Chicken Republic, Fakunle Area, Osogbo'', Adeleke submitted.


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By Musa Adeniyi

It would not be an overstatement that the Felix Kolawole Ogunwale aka Jumokol is a name that rings bell in the ears of the people as far as politics of Osun state is concerned, particularly, with the inception of the current democracy in 1999.

The name is ever- relevant and outstanding particularly, among the masses because of the intimacy of Jumokol with the people at the grassroot.

Senator Felix Kolawole Ogunwale is from Iragbiji, the headquarters of Boripe local government area of in Osun State.

He is an astute politician whose understanding of Osun state politics has made him a charismatic personality and a crowd puller particularly in his senatorial district and in the whole of Osun state.

The Asiwaju of Iragbiji land is a tested and trusted leader. Between 2003 and 2007 that he was in the Senate representing Osun central Senatorial district, he performed so excellently well that the then Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola gave him a letter of commendation as the best Senator from Osun State.

It is an established fact that Jumokol and a few juggernauts built the People's Democratic party PDP from obscurity to stardom in Osun state as he was then a financial soul of the party in the state.

Senator Ogunwale has impacted tremendously on lives of the people both within and outside his immediate environment. And, he is always ready to identify with the yearnings and aspirations of the people.

As it has been established, poor leadership is responsible for over seventy-five percent of the problem currently confronting our nation. It is very glaring that the social-economic and political atmosphere is not favourable to the masses of our people in Osun state and the country at large.

As we are now looking forward to seeing another Governorship election in Osun state in 2022 and another round of general elections in the country in 2023, the time has come for us to be more careful about the caliber of the people we put forward as leaders

People with Sterling qualities and wealth of political experience like senator Felix Kolawole Ogunwale to turn things around for us in this country.

Recently, no fewer than 15 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) defected to the People's Democratic Party (PDP), in Iragbiji, the own town the grassroot political strategist, courtesy his efforts. The development which majority of political analysts described as a tenacious political sagacity of Senator Jumokol.

There has been some clamouring for senator Ogunwale to re contest for the Osun Central senatorial seat.

Given his antecedent and his contribution on the floor of the house, between 2003 and 2007, it will not be a bad idea if Ogunwale yield to the calls of his constituent.

After all, his contribution to his party in the recent time is enough testament that he is loved by his people and this should count for something.

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http://citymirrornews.com/opinion/2021/17/jumokol-on-the-spotlight-again/

Osun NUJ LG Information Chapel Felicitates With Its Matron, C&S Rev Ajayi On Opening Of Her 10,000 Capacity Church

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

The Local Government Information Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Osun State Council has congratulated Rev Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, on the the grand opening and dedication of The Love of Christ Generation Church Cherubim and Seraphim.

In a congratulatory message signed by its Chairman, Dr Adedapo Owolabi, and made available to newsmen, in Osogbo, on Sunday, the union described the edifice put in place by its Matron as a significant and remarkable feat in Christiandom.

Recall that eminent Nigerians, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo; General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; Supreme Head of the Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church – Prophet Dr. Solomon Adegboyega Alao and others had gathered on 5th of September in Lagos Island for the grand opening and dedication of The Love of Christ Generation Church Cherubim and Seraphim.

The union noted that the State-of-the-art cathedral had undoubtedly proven Rev Mother Esther's unquantified and immeasurable love for the Lord God.

"We are overwhelmed with joy as a Union to congratulate you on the successful completion of LOVE OF CHRIST CATHEDRAL project and the eventual opening of the spiritual edifice for use on Sunday 5th September, 2021.

"We are indeed proud of you as a person and of course this remarkable feat of yours in the Christendom .

"The building of this edifice has undoubtedly further proved your unquantified and immeasurable love for the Lord God your creator and humanity.

They prayed for the cleric cum philanthropist to live long in sound and everlasting health.

"Mama,we have neither silver nor gold to offer you but we earnestly pray God to continually enlarge your coasts and give you more unction to function in His vineyard. And with long life will He satisfy you ,and show you His salvation.
Hearty Congratulations to you ma,our dearest Matron." the statement read.

CityMirrorNews reports that the entire building, which boasts of modern designs and state-of-the-art facilities, has an auditorium with 7000 seating capacity as well as a gallery that can contain 3000 adults.

It also has two separate lifts, central air condition, as well as an in-built conveyor system.

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....Rehabilitates Poly Road


By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

Hon Elliot Adeyemi, the caretaker Chairman of Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State, on Friday, restated his determination to impact positively on the development and people of his local government, as he inspects ongoing rehabilitation works of Federal Polytechnic Road in Ede.

CityMirrorNews reports that Adeyemi had embarked on the rehabilitation of the Timi Market/Ede Poly road, which has been in a deplorable condition for years, few weeks after assuming office.

The council chairman expressed happiness and thank God for helping him embark on the reconstruction work.

He also vowed to be more committed to the welfare of his people in Ede.

He said he would do more to impact positively, stressing that the governor of the state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has set the pace for development across the state which, as the Chairman of a local government, intends to replicate in the council for the benefit of the people.

He noted that Oyetola's aggressive approach to industrialization is an inspiration to changing Osun State's narrative from a civil servant state.

"Before now, the road was in a deplorable state, as commercial and private vehicles found it very difficult to ply, but with the current grading, vehicular movement have become faster and smoother.

"I was among the 69 appointed local government caretaker Chairmen swore in by the Executive Governor of Osun,
Gboyega Oyetola on Monday, July 12.
I hit the ground running, by swinging into action, with the rehabilitation of the Isibo/Yidi road, which had been in a deplorable condition over the years.

"After that, I deemed it necessary to rehabilitate Federal Polytechnic Road from the Timi Market to Federal Polytechnic gate. The road as a matter of fact, is the most deteriorated road in the town

"I'm doing this to complement the effort of Governor Gboyega Oyetola in his bid to make life more comfortable for the residents of the state and to change Osun narrative from civil servant state.

"Rehabilitating this road will also help give people living in the areas, a sense of belonging, so that they will not think that the local government has abandoned them."

He therefore urged the people of the council area to continue to support the administration of Governor Gboyega Oyetola and ensure his victory in the coming election, saying Governor Oyetola really meant well for the people of Ede and that's why he has been ensuring the people of the town enjoy dividend of democracy.

One of the residents of Ede, Mrs Hassanat Salawudeen appreciated the Chairman , saying the gesture will aid easy movement of students of the Federal Polytechnic to their campus.

Mrs Salawudeen said the road has been in comatose over the years, saying with the rehabilitation of the roads projects embarked by the Chairman, there is going to be a rapid development.

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President of the Osun state Muslim community, Alhaji Mustafa Adeleke has described the killing of One Alhaji Moshood Salahudeen, during the recent clash that ensued between masquerade (egungun) worshippers of the traditional religion and members of the Qamar ul-Islam Society in Osogbo, as dastardly, saying justice must prevail.

Alhaji Adeleke make this call while addressing Muslim faithful at a Colloquium organized as part of the activities to mark this year hijrah 1443 held at the Osun state Muslim community hall in Osogbo.

He called on the government of the state to ensure justice on the matter saying the attack on the Muslims was a big blow against the Islam.

The Osun Muslim community president expressed hope that if they didn't get justice here on earth, it cannot go Scot free hereafter.

The president in his speech said, "The recent clash between some Masqueraders and Muslims in the state is a big blow against Islam and we Muslims in the state will not relent in our efforts to make justice prevail on this matter.

"We will not take it easy if we are been cheated on this issue because Islam preaches about justice.

"How will someone who is alleged of killing a Muslim be going around freely on the street and still boasting that nothing will happen to him. But, if we didn't get justice here on earth, we know he cannot go Scot free hereafter.

"However, we call on the state Government of Osun to critically look into this matter by not let it die down. They must ensure justice for muslims "

Speaking further, The Osun Muslim community president also called on concern stakeholders in the state to not victimised any female Muslim students using Hijab as it is part of their right.

He also called on all examination bodies to avoid fixing examinations on Fridays to allow Muslim students observe Jumat prayer.

Also, speaking at the event, an Islamic scholar and academia, Professor AbdulFatai Makinde charged all muslims to always stand united on every issues so as to win challenges facing Islam.

He stressed that part of what causing agitations across the country is lack of trust and justice among political and religion leaders.

Read Details Here: http://citymirrornews.com/news/2021/05/osun-muslim-masquaraders-clash-justice-must-be-entrenched-osmc-president/

Osun PDP: Adagunodo Faults Query Issued Against State Executive Officers, Says It’s Illegal


The embattled Chairman of the Peoples Democratic party in Osun State, Hon. Clement Olasoji Adagunodo has described a purported query that was allegedly issued by the State Secretary of the party, Prince Bola Ajao as illegal, null and void and of no effect.

Adagunodo who expressed shock in a release today in Osogbo and made available to news men said all what Prince Bola Ajao did amounted to flagrant violation of the constitution of the party because the constitution of PDP is clear enough that a factional chairman has no power or authority to direct the State Secretary to carry out such a function to call a selective executive meeting.

According to Hon. Adagunodo, "the composition of the State Executives of the party in Section 24 (1) (a) - (x) states clearly those who must be on seat before the party can issue queries to members of the State Executives Committee in case there is an infraction."

Adagunodo added that "a factional Chairman of a pressure group like Sunday Bisi, the legally recognized Publicity Secretary of the party has no constitutional power/authority to delegate power, assign or give the State Secretary any instruction to act the way he did.

According to Hon. Soji Adagunodo, the queried officers are not bothered about the illegality going on in Osun PDP under the factional Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi and they will take appropriate action if necessary on the purported query issued to them, however, they largely rely on the pronouncements of the Court, because:

1. They have been reporting to PDP Secretariat, located at the King's Square, Opposite BIKET Hospital Junction, Ikirun Road at regular intervals and holding meetings as occasion demands more so that they have not been invited to their actional meetings for obvious reasons.

2. As far as law is concerned, Adagunodo remains the Chairman because the ruling of Ikirun High Court of November 9th, 2020 has neither been vacated, nor appealed.

3. Even Court of Appeal Akure, for the fact that it refused to uphold Ground 6 of the Appellant, did not remove Adagunodo as Chairman. (See the case of Mafimisebi Vs Obaruntan)

4. No Court in the land has ever made specific order or judgment that the usurper is the Chairman of PDP in Osun State or that he should return to office as Acting Chairman after his removal of 3rd November, 2020 and the validation of same on 9th November, 2020 in a preservative order granted Adagunodo to continue in office pending the final determination of the substantive case. They should not add what is not contained in the Court of Appeal Judgment into it.

5. For the fact that the purported removal from office by NWC has never been approved by NEC of the party, Hon. Soji Adagunodo remains the chairman, whom they reported to in compliance with Section 59 (3) (a) to (x) of the Constitution of the Party.). The NEC has held at least three or four meetings after the purported suspension and the issue or ratification of same was never tabled or discussed.

7. Even the usurper's unlawful appointment by the National Working Committee was set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction on the 9th of November, 2020 which decision restored me back to office as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Osun State Chapter which is still very valid, subsisting and binding on all parties as same is yet to be appealed against or set aside by an appellate court of competent jurisdiction.

8. In what capacity can a fellow Exco member query another fellow Exco member? None.

9. It is the person that issued the Query that should be sanctioned for factionalising the Party and for holding purported Selective State Exco Meeting in a private residence and building. (See the case of Inakoju & ors Vs Adeleke... ) (Governor Rasheed Ladoja's case).

10. It is interesting and rather unfortunate that, the usurper who precipitated the first crisis, without waiting for it to be resolved or making any move whatsoever in resolving the crisis in Osun PDP have now scaled up their desire to destroy the party, by stirring the hornest net. This is not an issue of the opposition party to blame, as the usurper are trying to deceive the unwavering, rather it is a self inflicted injury, born out of inordinate ambition and financial gains. It is not going to work. They have, for the second time, thrown their hat into the rings; we are very ready to accept the challenge. It is a matter of " iron will bend iron."

The party will not cede her control and authority to power Merchants who are wining and dining with the opposition Government at the Federal level and in some states yet pretending to be sympathetic to the course of PDP in Osun State. The party will confront the gamers and enhance our electoral values and ultimate victory in 2022 by the Grace of God.

Going by the above analysis, Hon. Adagunodo said the purported query of our seven officers is in total violation of the provisions of the constitution of the party which vested the power to query erring officers or members of the state Executives on the State Executive Committee of the party as entrenched in the constitution not a selective one as done by the factional executives loyal Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke and the query should be discarded, disregarded and treated as null and void and of no effect.

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