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  The Jagunmolu of Ikaleland and Ojagbulegun from the source, Prince Dr. Gen. Olu Bajowa, OFR, has paid a special visit to the palace of ‘Arole Oodua’, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. Gen. Bajowa, who arrived the threshold of the milestone age of 80 in December last year and celebrated it with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols, invited distinguished and prominent Nigerians to the event. Among the personalities are former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Victor Kiladejo, the Ooni of Ife, who graced the occasion with his physical presence alongside a high powered delegation from Ile Ife.  It would be recalled that Ooni Ogunwusi and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, among other guests, were specially conducted round the Awawa FM Radio House, Ayeka, which was commissioned by the governor in commemoration of the 80th birthday of Gen. Bajowa, chairman of the radio station. In his bid to specially app

The Founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church C&S (worldwide), Rev. Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, has urged religious leaders as well as Nigerians to continue to pray for the country in order to overcome challenges confronting her. The Cleric made the call during a visit by Executive members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos Council led by its Chairman, Mr.Adeleye Ajayi on Tuesday. According to her, there is need for all of us to be more prayerful because there can never be peace when there are crisis in the land. The Christian cleric said that she would continue to pray for Nigeria as she was optimistic that there would not be any outbreak of war in Nigeria.  "He is God of new beginning and nothing is impossible for Him to do. God always had a way of restoring calmness in Nigeria whenever any crisis was looming," Ajayi said. Reacting to the rumour being peddled widely of owing a private jet,  the philanthropist said she had no private jet in her name.

...Says govt irrevocably committed to uplifting the socioeconomic life of citizens ...as residents erupted in wild jubilation  The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday flagged off the construction of 33KV power supply line from Ile-Ife to Garage-Olode (Awolowo Town) and Ifetedo/Garage Olode 33KV power supply.  The Governor reiterated that his Administration was irrevocably committed to uplifting the socioeconomic life of the citizens. This is even as the residents of the benefiting communities erupted in huge jubilation to register their enthusiasms and joy on the restoration of power supply by the State Government.   The power project intervention of Governor Oyetola is coming after 10 years of power outage in the affected areas. The execution of the power project will see to the extension of 33KV power supply line from Ajebandele Ile-Ife to Garage-Olode (Awolowo town) and by extension, Ifetedo. The power intervention efforts will also help to power towns and

  Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (SAN), has felicitated with the former Governor of the State and current Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), on the occasion of his 58th birthday.    Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Fashola as a seasoned administrator, legal icon and technocrat who has used his skills and positions in different capacities for the growth of Lagos State and Nigeria.    He said Fashola raised the bar in corporate governance and administration while serving as Governor of Lagos State, with great records of laudable achievements during his eight years tenure of office.    Sanwo-Olu wished the former Lagos State helmsman more years of joy and good health for a continued service to the State, Nigeria and humanity as a whole.    “On behalf of my adorable wife Ibijoke, the good people of Lagos State as well as the All Progressives Congress (APC), I heartily congr

The Governor of Lagos State and Visitor to the Lagos State University (LASU), Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu , has appointed a former Accountant General and Permanent Secretary , Lagos State Ministry of Finance,  Sir David Sunmoni and 12 other members as new Governing Council for the Lagos State University, LASU. Sir David  Sunmoni according to the statement is to serve as the Chairman of the 13 member Governing Council. Their appointment which was contained in a statement personally signed yesterday by the Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo Olu on Education, Barrister Tokunbo Wahab was based on the   consideration of the report of the Special Visitation Panel on the appointment of the 9th Vice-Chancellor which recommended the dissolution of the previous Governing  Council of the University  and by the powers conferred on the governor by the Lagos State University Law, Cap L69 volume 7, Laws of Lagos State, 2015 (as amended) According to the Statement, Sir David  Sunmoni  is to serve as the Cha

Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter has declared that July 2, 2021 will be set aside as a day of intercession against insecurity in Oyo State and the country.  This was part of resolutions reached today, between Oyo State government and Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) during a stakeholders meeting with the Christian body in Oyo state.  During the meeting, the State Government represented by Hon. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun and the Executive Assistant on Administration, Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe and CAN agreed to go spiritual, as CAN has vowed to hold a special praise, worship and prayer session to intercede for the State.  Recall that the State Government had met with Islamic and Traditional leaders in the State, who also agreed to work with the Government to eradicate insecurity in the State.  Speaking during the meeting, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun noted that the State Governm

The Government of the State of Osun has called on residents of the state, especially religious and ethnic groups, on the need to coexist peacefully in order to maintain the peace profile of the state. This call was made by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Abdullah Binuyo, who led the state government's delegation on an on-site assessment of the crime scene as well as a solidarity visit to the victims receiving treatment at the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital. He assured the victims of the sad event that the government would deploy the weight of the law to  bring the perpetrators of the shameful act to justice. On Sunday, a traditional religion group reportedly unleashed terror on worshipers at Kamorudeen Central Mosque, at Oluode Aranyin in Osogbo around 2.30 pm.  The incident left one person dead and nine others injured through bullet and machet wounds. "For us as a government, one of the cardinal things we preach to our citizens irrespective of their religious lea

Comrade Ayodele Adewale, erstwhile Students’s Union President, Lagos State University  (LASUSU) received representatives of the leadership of the Faculty of Arts Student’s Association of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) at his political office in Festac Town, Lagos State. Miss Paulinarh Ogunleye, first female President in the history of the student’s body and Mr. Solomon Emakwu, Public Relations Officer of the Association paid a courtesy visit to Comrade Ayodele to present an award in recognition of his contribution to youth development, leadership and his unrelenting effort to empower young people to become more resilient, relevant, confident and hopeful for a brighter future.  Miss Ogunleye described Comrade Ayodele as a living legend, a youth role model and a leader per excellent whose legacies and impact are still evident not only at their institution but across the country.  Mr. Emakwu, prayed that Comrade Ayodele would be elevated to higher positions were his influence would be f

   Lagos status governance buliders independent group organized governance performance evaluation to celebrate Governor Babajide sanwo-olu two year in office  Which was recently held at Radisson blue Hotel GRA ikeja. While speaking at the,event The  Convener of the group  Mr. Emmanuel Amuwo expressed that the initiative is the first of its kinds in Lagos state so as to create a synergy between the government and the people in order to allow them  to listen to Government and get feedback.  He further  said that it was creative for this group to reason that the idea is a collective effort that government cannot  do it alone to achieve a greater Lagos if the human beings demanded responses were not met while he was speaking on the theme of the evaluating programme"Public Trust As A Vital Tool Towards Achieving a Greater Lagos". He said ,that the intention was to secure their future and have been gathered to be presented in every quarter of the year by updating the public with a

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has presented the instrument of appointment and Staff of Office to the new Olugunwa of Oke-Amu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Omotosho Kasali Oyeniyi.  Performing the official presentation to the new monarch at L.A Primary School, Oke-Amu, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area, Makinde called on the traditional institution to partner his administration in ensuring better standard of living for the people.  He also said that his administration was passionate about security of lives and properties and carrying out meaningful programmes that would have direct impact on the people. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Bayo Lawal, the governor enjoined the new royal father to work harmoniously with his people to accelerate the rate of development in his domain.  The Commissioner in a Statement by his Media Aide, Adesoji Olusegun said all hands must be on deck to curb the lingering insecurity situation in the State.

The government of the State of Osun has debunked rumours making the rounds that it withheld the severance package of some former political office holders in Councils to punish them. Recall that Osun government recently announced the release of severance package to former elected officers in local government councils, whose tenure ended February 5, 2021. However, rumours emerged following the payment, that the payment of some officers was withheld because of their loyalty to a former governor of the state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Adeleke Yekeen Adebayo, Osun government described the insinuation as a deliberate conjecture meant to mislead the public on activities of the government. "It is correct that the severance packages of some political office holders in councils were withheld until they get clearance from the Ministry of Local Government based on the fact that there were issues they

  _. ..Reiterates Commitment to Quality Education_ The Oyo State Government, on Friday, said it has trained all Management staff of State-owned tertiary institutions, to enhance the provision of quality education to its citizens.  The Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, while speaking during a Seminar held for Governing Council members and management staff of Oyo State-owned tertiary institutions in Ibadan reiterated Government's commitment to provide access to quality education for all citizens.  "The present Administration in Oyo state under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde is fully committed to the provision of qualitative education in the state. We know education is the bedrock of development, so we are putting our best into it" Barrister Olaleye said.  He pointed at the State Government's preparedness to prioritize economic growth and global competitiveness through qualitative education in tertiary institutions

Oluyole Federal Constituency Representative, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has joined others to commemorate the first anniversary of her late uncle and benefactor, Sen.  Abiola Ajimobi, who passed away June 25, 2020.  To mark the one-year anniversary of the former Governor of Oyo State, Akande-Sadipe shared a handful of emotional laden words, reminiscing some of the memorable moments shared with the late Politician.  “Lives are like rivers: Eventually they go where they must. Not where we want them to.” My Uncle, My Mentor, My Leader, Senator Abiola Ajimobi,  25th of June 2020, still seems so surreal. A day you flowed like a River to the Almighty", she wrote.  "Today a year later we celebrate you as we will till eternity,  for a year ago, a Warrior went to be with the Lord", she continued.  Calling on Nigerians to emulate the late politician's rare virtues, she said, "I call on us all across Oyo State, let us emulate his ways to keep his dream of a better  Oyo Sta

House of Representatives Member, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has congratulated the Speaker, House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on his 59th birthday.  Akande-Sadipe, in a statement by her Media aide, Lekan Olusada on Friday, lauded the Speaker for his service to the Green chambers and the nation at large.  She described Gbajabiamila as a progressive minded politician, committed to the development of Nigeria.  Who has spearheaded the progressive Nation building Joint Task team spirit prevalent in the 9th Assembly.  “I felicitate a unique leader, brother and an illustrious son of Lagos on the occasion of your 59th birthday. Attaining the age of 59 is not a small feat".  “As you mark your 59th birthday, I join your family, friends and political associates to thank Almighty God for your life", she wrote.  further, “On behalf of Oluyole Fed Constituency and the Diaspora Affairs Committee, I congratulate you on this joyous occasion and I pray that the Almighty will

  By Gboyega Akosile     It is common in our clime for praise singers and vuvuzela blowers to be at their best performances, increasing the tempo of their art to crescendo on a day like this for Governors, Presidents and people of high political positions. One can’t blame them. It is their way of validation. The dramatis personae often times are not confused even though the situation may present a blurry image.     I have listened to and read various things said and written about Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State. Most of them have dwelled on how well he has performed as governor in two years under very harsh economic challenges. Most of the accolades have come from the successful management of the Covid-19 pandemic by Governor Sanwo-Olu, who saved Nigeria from what could have resulted in monumental catastrophe. Like a gallant soldier, Sanwo-Olu rose up to the occasion and gave Covid-19 a good fight. This feat ultimately left no one in doubt as to Governor Sanwo-Olu’s