“Omodewu Was A Fighter For Democracy’, Osi Basorun Adeduntan Mourns Oyo APC Chairman The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland,PRINCE(Dr) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan on Monday expressed lamentation over the death of the Oyo State Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu. A statement issued through his media office in Ibadan and made available to journalists said “Omodewu’s passage was as painful as it was benumbing, considering his impactful imprints in growing the APC not only at the state level, but also in the national scene. “I grief for this sudden passage of my friend and brother ;who few years ago served…
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Uzodinma Not Contesting For Vice President in 2027, Says Imo Govt The Imo State government has dismissed as fake ,malicious, and unfounded posters of the Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma purporting him to be running for the office of Vice president in 2027. Describing the circulation of the posters in social media alongside the APC national chairman, Alhaji Abdulahi Umar Ganduje, as the handiwork of mischief makers, the government declared that there was no truth whatsoever in the speculation. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba, the government disclosed that at no…
Ajaokuta Steel Complex and Itakpe Iron-Ore Processing Plants: Essential Insights and Critical Connections By Abayomi Odunowo Saturday 17th August 2024. The Ajaokuta Steel Complex and the Itakpe Iron-Ore Processing Plants symbolize Nigeria’s ambitious venture into industrialization and self-sufficiency in steel production. Despite the enormous potential of these projects to transform the nation’s economy, they remain largely underutilized and fraught with challenges. A crucial aspect of this inefficacy is the lack of effective collaboration, particularly concerning the technical audit of the Itakpe facilities, unresolved debts owed to contractors, and the urgent need for spare parts and intellectual properties that are paramount…
Autonomy For LGs Will Boost Nigeria’s Universal Education System *** Says FG taking urgent action to give every Nigerian child access to education The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the recent Supreme Court judgement granting full financial autonomy to local government councils will enhance Nigeria’s universal basic education system. According to him, the autonomy of local governments, which are directly responsible for providing primary education, will address the financial limitations that have hindered the alignment of administrative units with the government’s educational agenda. Senator Shettima stated this on Thursday during the public presentation of a new book, “Navigating…
People’s Champion: Hon. Olusegun Olaleye’s Journey to the House of Representatives Hon. Olusegun Olaleye, fondly known as Radical Brother, is a seasoned politician and a builder at heart. His unwavering dedication to the people of Ibadan North has earned him a reputation as a champion of the masses. With a proven track record of two terms in the Oyo State House of Assembly (2011-2019), representing Ibadan North Constituency 2, Radical Brother is now poised to take his passion for service to the federal level. As a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olaleye demonstrated exceptional leadership and…
OPA Condoles Families of Victims In Ojoo-Iwo Road Accident The President, Peter Olaoluwa Foundation, (POF), Olaoluwa Peter Abidemi has sympathise with the families of those that lost their lives in the multiple accident that occurred at the Agbowo axis of the Ojoo-Iwo road section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. In a release by his media office in Ibadan, and made available to journalists on Wednesday. Olaoluwa extended his deepest sympathy to the families of the deceased and prayed for the quick recovery of those injured. The accident, which claimed 16 lives and left 17 others with varying degrees of injury, has…
NACJ Congratulates Former Oyo NUJ Chairman Over Appointment By Olubadan The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), Oyo State Chapter, is delighted to celebrate the well-deserved appointment of Elder Solomon Gbemiga Ayoade as the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin. Baba Solomon Ayoade, a revered leader and one of the pillars of NACJ in Oyo State, has a distinguished career in journalism, having previously served as the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Oyo State. According to a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the association, Com. Adeola Badru,…
Anti Graft Agency Summons Ogun Born Jimi Lawal Over Alleged Corruption Cases Against Former Kaduna Governor A former Special Adviser to immediate past Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been summoned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Mr. Jimi Lawal was invited over an alleged phoney Light Rail Project valued at N11 billion. It was learnt that there was no contract file for the implementation of the purported light rail but it was allegedly paid for in full. Although Lawal was scheduled to appear before ICPC team of investigators yesterday, he failed to show up…
Mogaji Olubadan, Abiodun Gbolagade Felicitates Ex-Oyo Governor, Rashidi Ladoja On Elevation Following the elevation of High Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja to Obaship status on Monday, Mogaji Lato, Labo, Ibadan, Mogaji (Prof) Gbolagade Abiodun felicitates His Royal Highness Oba Rashidi Ladoja on his elevation to Obaship status. Mogaji Gbolagade Abiodun, who is the head of Labo family compund on Monday through his media office in Ibadan, stated that former governor Ladoja had again proofed his undying love for the people of Ibadanland. He described Oba Ladoja as a listening leader who is considerate and put his people before himself in all…