Senator Alli Moves Motion, Seeks Immortalization, State Burial For Late Taiwo Akinkunmi Wednesay November 22, 2023 The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sen. Sharafadeen Alli on Tuesday moved a motion for immortalization and organisation of state burial for late Taiwo Akinkunmi, OFR ‘Mr Flag’ the designer of the Nigerian National Flag whom the nation lost to the cold hands of death on August 29, 2023. In a release through his media aide, Akeem Abass, Alli moved the motion at the plenary calling on Senate to recognise and honour the outstanding contributions of Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer and creative mind…
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Appeal Court Court Judgement: Blame Yourselves Over Losses, Not APC, Judiciary Or Tinubu, Onanuga Tells PDP, NNPP Monday November 20, 2023 Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga has attributed recent losses of Governor’s in Kano, Plateau and Zamfara to electoral malpractices perpetrated by the parties in the build up to the election. Mr Onanuga stated this in some quarters linking the development to the ruling party and President Tinubu. “To those crying and complaining about the judgment of the Appeal Court in nullifying the Election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, they seem to have forgotten history so quickly. In 2019, all Zamfara elected…
UIMGA Honours VP Shettima, Alli, Akintunde, 21 Others Monday November 20, 2023 The University of Ibadan Muslim Graduates Association (UIMGA) has awarded Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) and Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC-Oyo Central) for their selfless service to humanity. This is contained in a statement signed by Senator Alli’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan. The trio with 21 others were honoured for their sterling accomplishments, worthy ambassadorial services and contributions to the development of the university, their district and Nigeria. The Vice President’s dedication and leadership…
Sun Africa Pledges Support For Nigeria’s Energy Needs • To commit $12.2billion into power project Monday November 20, 2023 Sun Africa LLC, an international organisation in the fore front of the push to meet Africa’s growing energy needs has pledged to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in providing vital power infrastructure for Nigeria. The commitment, which was formalized during the week was disclosed by Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu after a meeting with representatives of Sun Africa led by its Chairman, Mr. Goran Rajsic. The initial phase of the project will focus on delivering 961 MWp of solar…
OSUN CJ’S SUSPENSION IMBROGLIO CONFIRMS ADELEKE’S INCOMPETENCE … Ridicules Osun Among Comity Of States – Osun APC Sunday November 19, 2023 The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the lingering furore that has attracted the bungled suspension of the Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Adepele-Ojo, by the state Governor Ademola Adeleke through his docile House of Assembly, has further exposed Adeleke, his co-travellers and the lawmakers as a bundle of entities abundantly lacking what it takes to increase the fortune and prosperity of the state in all ramifications. Recall that despite the…
Former Oyo CAN Chairman Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday November 19, 2023 The fiftieth wedding anniversary of the immediate past Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, Pastor Benjamin Akanmu and his wife Victoria Akanmu was on Friday held at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, Old Ife Road, Ibadan. Speaking at the thanksgiving service to marked the anniversary, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, Apostle Col Joshua Akinyemiju (Rtd) described Pastor Akanmu as true man of God. The Oyo State CAN Chairman stated that his predecessor is a leader worthy to be emulated in all…
Agoro Establishes First Free Private Robotics, AI Training Institute In Nigeria In Memory Of Late Dad Sunday November 19, 2023 As part of activities to celebrate the 37th remembrance of his late Dad, Pa Joshua Alaba Agoro, the Vice President, Nigeria Society of Engineers NSE, in charge of Collaboration and Linkages, Engr Ademola Agoro has established a first free privately owned Technical College where students will be learning about robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industrial 4. The school located at Erinmo Ijesha in Osun State boast of learning equipment, conducive learning environment and teaching staff that are well equipped to…
Makinde’s Aide Begs Oyo State CAN, Says Comment Taken Out Of Context Friday November 17, 2023 The Special Assistant on Interfaith Affairs to Oyo state governor, Pastor Femi Ibikunle has said that the statement credited to his principal concerning the 70 percent votes from the Muslim community in the state towards his reelection was taken out of context. Reverend Ibikunle made this clarification when contacted by westernmirror.com.ng on Friday while reacting to the a statement by the Oyo state chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) which berated the statement credited to the governor. This online newspaper had earlier reported…
Yusuf Gawuna Wins Again, Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano Loses For The Second Time Reported by Daily Trust The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State. The panel upheld the verdict of the tribunal led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay which sacked Yusuf on September 20, 2023. The lower court had declared 165,663 votes of Yusuf, who contested under the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), invalid on the grounds that they were not signed or stamped by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) The governor’s votes were then reduced to 853,939 while…
Drink Water Often, Not Wait Until You Are Thirsty, University Don To Nigerians Friday November 17, 2023 A Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Management, Lead City University, Ibadan, Grace Olufunmike Oloukoi has called on Nigerians to ensure they drink water always and not wait until they are thirsty as dehydration is real. Prof Oloukol stated this while delivering inaugural lecture at the International Conference Centre, Lead City University, Ibadan. She urged people to stop wasting water and also shun dumping of refuse into the water channels stating that that whatever being done to water resources has multiplier effect on…