Abiodun Congratulates Ogun State Born Adesanya For Recapturing His UFC Title Sunday April 9, 2023 Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has congratulated the Nigerian and Ogun State born UFC Middleweight Champion, Israel Adesanya, over his victory over Alex Pereira. Adesanya knocked out Pereira in the second round at UFC 287 in Miami, the United States of America, to recapture his title. Abiodun in a statement by Kunle Somorin, his Chief Press Secretary, on Sunday, commended Adesanya for making Nigeria and Ogun proud at the global stage. He described the victory as a well-deserved one and hailed the UFC champion…
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Bola Ajibola: The Exit Of Nigeria’s Finest Judge Sunday April 9th, 2023 His Excellency Judge Bola Abdul Jabbar Ajibola, (SAN, KBE, D.Sc,D.Litt,FNIALS,FCIArb,CFR) Born on 22nd March, 1934 to the Owu Royal Family, His Excellency Judge Bola Abdul Jabbar Ajibola attended Owu Baptist Day School, Ago Owu and Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta, Ogun State for his primary and secondary school education between 1942 and 1955. In 1958, he was enrolled at Holborn College of Law, University of London from where he graduated in 1962 with a degree in law before he was called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn on…
Osi Basorun Adeduntan Preaches Peace At Easter Saturday April 8th, 2023 The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland and stalwart of the People’s Democratic party (PDP) in Oyo State, Chief (Dr) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has called on residents of the state to adhere to the spirit of peace and harmony during the Easter festivities. In an Easter message issued on his behalf by his media office, Adeduntan urged residents to learn from life’s of sacrifice by Christ for the mankind. The international Cardio-Vascular Surgeon stated that the sacrifice of Christ calls for unity, peace, progress, growth and development of the society, state…
Nigeria’s Professional Bodies Back Adeduntan’s Ministerial Appointment In Tinubu’s Government Friday April 7th, 2023 As the new President begins team building for the next administration, an advocacy group, the Movement for the Inclusion of Professionals in Governance and Decision-Making, has called on the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to include the Ibadan-born, US-certified, world renowned, international cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan in his next cabinet. Rising from it’s meeting in Ado-Ekiti, the group commended the President-elect for his decision to setup a government of national competence from may 29, 2023. Below is a full text of the group’s communiqué.-:…
May 29:: Eagle Square Facelift on Course! Friday April 7th, 2023 Preparations are in top gear at the iconic Eagles Square, Abuja, Nigeria, the venue of the May 29th Presidential inauguration ceremony. Serious facelift and enhancement works are currently being undertaken by Julius Berger Construction firm on the facility. The firm has promised to complete the ongoing project within the allotted time. Members of the Tinubu Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) led by the Director, Diaspora Directorate, Prince Ade Omole went on another inspection tour of the facility to confirm the progress of work and its readiness ahead of the…
Those Calling For Interim Government Are Enemies Of Nigeria – Erubami Friday April 7th, 2023 Foremost Nigeria Human Right Activist and President, Convener, CODIN, Comrade Mashood Erubami had described those calling for Interim National Govt as “enemies of Nigeria”, which needs to be seriously Caution. Erubami who is also a one time President, Campaign for Democracy, stated this in a release on his behalf by CODIN media office on Sunday. The human right Activist who was also in the Frontline of struggle against the military government expresses surprise to such calls by people who he believes are not student of…
Oyo Assembly Approves Fifty Billion Naira For State Government ..approves nomination of Yerima as substantive CJ Thursday April 6th, 2023 The Oyo State house of Assembly has approved 50 billion naira loan for the state government. This was sequel to a letter forwarded to the state Assembly by Governor seyi Makinde and read on the floor of the state Assembly presided over by the deputy Speaker Hon. Abiodun Fadeyi. According to the letter the loan is to be sourced from the First bank Plc and the repayment mode will be within 48 months which will lapse during the second term…
Birthday: Prof. Adeolu Akande felicitates with Dr. (Mrs) Florence Abiola Ajimobi Wednesday April 5, 2023 Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), Prof., Adeolu Akande have congratulated Dr. ( Mrs) Florence Abiola Ajimobi , the former first lady of Oyo State,on her 64th birthday. In a statement made available to our correspondent in Ibadan on Wednesday, Prof Akande described Mrs Ajimobi as one whose life has brought hope to many hopeless people and an inspiration to women in the Nigerian society. Prof. Akande, who was Chief of Staff to former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, said Mrs Florence Ajimobi has brought hope…
Interim National Government, A Call To Destabilise Nigeria Nascent Democracy – Su-Kazeem ..I once cautioned fawehinmi on Tinubu twenty four years ago Wednesday April 5th, 2023 One time right hand man and close associate of the winner of June 12, 1993 Presidential election, Chef Moshood Abiola, Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem said those calling for the Interim National Government are no doubt working to unsettle and cause crisis in the country. Alhaji Kazeem who is also an Ibadan based Property business man said those inviting military to take over or Interim National Government are wicked, unpatriotic and retrogresive citizens. “For those championing…
Makinde Appoints Rivers State Monarch As Chancellor of LAUTECH Wednesday April 5th, 2023 The Oyo State Executive Council (ExCo) has announced the appointment of HRM Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, Paramount Ruler of Emuoha Kingdom, as the Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) The State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun made this known after the State ExCo meeting held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. LAUTECH will benefit from the rich experience of the first class monarch as an administrator, community leader and a reverred traditional ruler. The appointment takes immediate effect.