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  ...urges Fashola to Construct Pedestrian Bridges The lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, (APC) has urged the Federal Government to urgently construct  pedestrian bridges along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway within the metropolis of Ibadan, Oyo State. Akande-Sadipe, said this today, after she laid a copy of petition from Concerned Youth for Welfarism before the house at plenary on Wednesday December 28th 2022. She noted that to save lives and improve economic interactions of the people, the Federal Government should urgently construct pedestrian bridges at five locations on the expressway. Rep. Akande-Sadipe, said that Nigeria’s population growth and economic development requires improved transport infrastructure, through investments in roads, railways, and aviation, shipping and inland waterways. She added that the population increase has spilled into some parts of Ibadan such that there is a major need to cross the highway for access to schools, home

  The Living Perfect Master and Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has advised the incoming leader of the pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, to go into the archives to find out about culture and tradition. Satguru Maharaj Ji said "we don't want any problem and the problem is that we have abandoned our culture and tradition. Culture leads us to the Creator who is the dispenser of Justice, liberty, freedom; the defender of the defenseless. This revelation was made known by Satguru Maharaj Ji through the One Love Family Divine Minister of Information, Ojo Mogbadewa, and made available to newsmen. His words: Akintoye's resignation does not mean anything. It does not appear that this people are Yorubas. If they're Yoruba, they should go into the archives. When you go into the archives, you have leafs for making dogs; leafs for making cows; leafs for turning into a lion; leafs that will turn you into a cockroach; that will stop any insurgency anywhere, anytime. You do

The Lagos State  All Progressives Congress (APC)  on Monday inaugurated its campaign committee comprising 206 members  for the Lagos West 1, Senatorial district.  Senator Ganiyu Olarewaju Solomon (GOS),the Director-General of the Campaign Council, who inaugurated the committee at the party Secretariat, Acme road, Ogba,  charged them to cooperate with one another to achieve success. Solomon said that all members must  give the camapaign the necessary attention it deserves and work for the victory of the party at all levels. The DG said that  the party members must work assiduously for the success of the forthcoming general election  and ensure that the aspiration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of becoming the next  elected President of Nigeria under the umbrella  of the APC comes into fruition. He enjoined them to remain focus and ensure that the  party records all round success . "I want to urge you all to give this the necessary attention it deserves. "This is the first time s

  Synonymous for being benevolent, humanitarian, charitable, altruistic, the effervescent Iyalaje Oodua Worldwide, Amb. Princess Dr. Toyin Kolade is at it again! This time, she has vehemently proven that magnanimity will always remain inevitable in her traits. She is a committed giver, a passionate humanitarian and a relentless benefactor to many. Recently, the Chairman/CEO of Fisolak Global Resources Limited lavished millions of naira on hundreds of children in Ile-Ife, enabling them to gallantly do their shopping at the highbrow Ojaja Moore Shopping Mall in Ibadan Road, Ife.  The extremely excited kids were given royal treatment by workers of the mall and this brought quite a huge joy and happiness into their hearts.   It was an indelible moment the children felt proud to be associated with the majestic stool of His Imperial Majesty Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife and the grand mayoress herself, Iyalaje Oodua Toyin Kolade. Highlighting further on the development,  c

  The Living Perfect Master and the Founder of the One Love Family has warned the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to make the mistake of sitting down with the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar for a debate. He said calling Tinubu for a debate is a trap to use Tinubu to say he is qualified for the Presidential election against the spirit of one Nigeria. For Atiku to go and sit down with Tinubu for a debate means that he has agreed that Atiku is qualified whereas he is not qualified.  Maharaj Ji stated this in a press statement through the One Love Family Divine Minister for Information, Ojo Mogbadewa at the weekend.  According to Satguru Maharaj Ji, “we are in a democratic dispensation. It is government of the people, by the people and for the people. People base on promises which must be agreed upon. “It is the same fight the G5 Governors is fighting Atiku that the Presidency must go to the so

 * The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA has felicitated with Christians and other Nigerians on the 2022 celebrations of Christmas.   Senator Abiru, in his goodwill message urged Christians to reflect and emulate the virtues and ideals of Jesus Christ which emphasized love, tolerance and peaceful co-existence among other people who share different religious beliefs.   The lawmaker urged all Nigrians to fully participate in the forthcoming 2023 General Elections and vote for all the candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, stressing that the Bola Tinubu/Shettima presidency will deliver desired good governance to the nation.   He said, ‘I rejoice with the people of Lagos East in particular, Lagos state and Nigeria in general as we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is  significant to observe and remember the ideals and values that Jesus Christ die

  …Says Unregistered PSPs Risk Six-months Imprisonment …reels out numbers for immediate evacuation The Oyo State Government has affirmed its readiness to meet the waste management needs of residents during the festive season. Speaking in Ibadan on Christmas eve, the Chairperson, Oyo State Waste Management Task Force, Mrs. Aderonke Adedayo revealed that the committee will consolidate Mottainai Recycling Ltd's year round vision of establishing a cleaner and healthier Oyo State. She added that bearing in mind the anticipated increase in waste generation during the period, the Task Force would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the season was celebrated in a clean environment. She further revealed that the Taskforce in collaboration with the State Waste Management consultant, Mottainai Recycling Ltd, will intensify the distribution of Mottainai Accredited Franchisees (MAFs) to the nooks and crannies of the State. Mrs. Adedayo stated that the MAFs, otherwise known as PSP operators

  As we celebrate the Christmas Season, which reenacts the birth of Jesus Christ over 2000 years ago,  I congratulate all Christians in particular and Nigerians in general for being alive to witness the season. I therefore enjoin you all to conduct yourselves in Christ-like manners before, during and after the festive season and in all other activities you may wish to pursue. Remember, Christ is the reason for the Season. May the sparkle and joy of Christmas fill your heart with happiness.  Jesus Christ was an embodiment of love, peace, humility, tolerance and Justice. I encourage you all to embrace the qualities of Christ in your dealings with your fellow brothers and sisters for our good as individuals and as a nation.  Jesus Christ was an embodiment of love, peace, humility, tolerance and Justice. These attributes will be very essential  to our corporate  existence  as we  prepare for the 2023 General Elections in ensuring that our political party, the APC, records resounding victor

  Popular Lagos realtor, Tobi Awosoga popularly known as OnileOnile threw a lavish party to celebrates this year’s birthday in grandstyle. The Tycoon also launched the Yeyeniwura Moradeun Foundation at the Ojaja Arena in Osun State. The event was well attended by top government officials,bussiness Moguls and Royal Fathers headed by His Imperial Majesty,Oba Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife,Ojaja II and the celebrants associates. The tycoon popularly called Tobi Awosoga who runs several successful businesses and industries is known for her simplicity and philanthropic lifestyle which inspires innumerable people to greatness. The founder Yeyeniwura Moradeun Foundation is said to be a builder of dreams, a promoter of good cause, and a compassionate leader, always driven by what benefits humanity. The event which commenced on Tuesday Dec 20th with an all white party evening party at Ife Resort Poolside that was graced by dignitaries and top personalities across the nation while on Wed

  The Oyo State Government has provided further insight regarding the recently awarded Phase 2 junction improvements in the state capital.  A statement by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, on Friday indicated that the project affects three junctions: Agodi Gate, Idi Ape Civic Centre, and University of Ibadan Junctions.  He hinted that Phase 1 of the project covered Challenge and Felele Junctions in Ibadan.  Olatubosun said the junction improvements contract awarded to Messrs Planet Projects Ltd. would be completed in nine months.  Olatubosun, while making clarifications, said the improvement works to be carried out with the sum of N10.3 billion are not just for traffic lights.  He said the clarification was necessary to carry along the good people of Oyo State, as is the practice of the present administration.  "You know that Governor Seyi Makinde is all about honesty and transparency in all activities," he said.    While p

  The Living Perfect Master and Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has vehemently condemned the secret move to label the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele a terrorist. According to Maharaj Ji, the Governor of the CBN cannot be involved in such act stressing that "If for any reason anybody has any grudge against him, such person should come out now." This was made known by Satguru Maharaj Ji through the Divine Minister for Information, Ojo Mogbadewa, and made available to newsmen. Recall that in the Punch of December 20, 2022, page 29 and Nigerian Tribune of December 21, 2022 page 5, it was reported that the Convener of the Coalition, Barrister Tochukwu Ohazuruike said the DSS had secretly filed a motion in court and accused the CBN governor of terrorism financing and other economic crimes. He said Emefiele was being hunted down by powerful forces due to the recent monetary policy including the cash withdrawal limit policy introduced b

    Lagos, NIGERIA – 2022 was a remarkable year for Union Bank of Nigeria ("Union Bank"). The leading financial institution celebrated its 105th year of serving Nigerians with the announcement of the completion of a landmark transaction that saw the integration of the Bank with Titan Trust bank to form a stronger union. This announcement kicked off several noteworthy events and major milestones and Union Bank is pleased to recapitulate these milestones the Bank recorded in 2022. The noteworthy events in each month are summarised below under the respective headings.  January 2022: Union Bank celebrates its 105th year of operations as Titan Trust Bank gets nod from regulators for the official integration. The fusion of both entities created expanded networks, increased operational efficiency and capacity as well as improved service delivery for the customers. The new direction set Union Bank on a path of delivering prosperity and shared growth for its partners and customers all

  The founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj ji has called on Nigerians to think deeply in the next year’s election and elect a leader who love and care for them. Maharaj ji who said this while addressing journalists in Lagos as part of activities marking his 75th birthday said Nigerians should vote someone who values human life and capable of putting an end to the problem of insecurity challenges facing the country. He said the major reason why Nigeria is not advancing is because of bad leadership and that, that has been the major problem of African countries. “Over the ages, the problem of African countries is clearly identified as lack of good leadership.And Nigeria which happens to be the giant of Africa is also facing the problem of good leadership.” Speaking on the chances of the three major contenders for the post of president of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of All Progressives Congress, (APC), Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), and Peter Obi of Labour p

 * *… _Governor Sanwo-Olu, Abiru, Seek Support For All Candidates*_  The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA at the APC Lagos East Mega Rally today wowed constituents, members and supporters of the ruling party in the Lagos East Senatorial District with his sterling achievements in the last two years.  The #DoingGood Senator who addressed teeming members and supporters of the party at Ikorodu Town Hall, the venue of the mega rally enjoined electorate in Lagos East to re-elect him in 2023, stressing that he had delivered on the promises he made in 2020 when he was seeking their mandate. He said, “For the past 24 months, we have been able to record modest achievements with the profound support of our people and indeed our great party. Within this period, we have been able to touch lives directly and indirectly; sponsored and co-sponsored bills and motions of national sign

  Lagos, Nigeria, 19, December, 2022: As part of its commitment to the growth and development of Nigerian businesses and the economy, Sterling Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has created the Made-By-Nigerians platform. The Made-by-Nigerians platform is a community designed to showcase the best products and services made by Nigerians, at home and abroad.    The bank will hold a fair from the 23rd to the 24th of December 2022 to exhibit the best Nigerian-made ngoods to the highest international standards. Interested and enthusiastic exhibitors and patrons can visit mbn.ng/tradefair to register for the fair.   Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, Abubakar Suleiman, disclosed at a press conference in Lagos that participants should expect a spectacle comprising physical and virtual exhibitions, workshops, discounts, freebies, huge deals, games, refreshments, and entertainment, among others.   Abubakar said the two-day event is the perfect avenue for

  The Member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has commissioned seven transformers, five boreholes and seven school projects for the people of her constituency. A statement by the Federal Lawmaker's Media aide, Olamilekan Olusada on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, indicated that the commissioning started on Thursday at different locations in Oluyole Federal constituency. According to the statement, the lawmaker commissioned solar powered boreholes, located at Temidire - Agbamu; Ile - Baale Omiyale; Alagba olomi; Ajisola and Seko areas of Oluyole. Rep Akande-Sadipe also commissioned transformers located at Ajofeebo; Oorelope Isale-Alfa; Kolajo; Olomi; Idi-Ayunre Police Station and Alata. The transformers are of 500/32 Kva capacity each. The school projects commissioned are located at Ajofeebo, Agbamu, Ifesowapo, Boluwaji and Olonde areas of Oluyole. Likewise, the newly commissioned 3-6 classrooms per block, are equipped with modern instructional materia

  Launched Operation 30 :30 Donates Magnificent building For Tinubu's campaign.  The Co-Director and the North West Zonal Director of Artisans and Technicians Directorate of  APC  Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Hon Sanusi Garba Rikiji (aka SGR) has launched a strategic Voting Patern adopted by the  Nigerian Artisans and Technicians tagged "Operations 30:30.' To kick start this strategic plan, Sanusi while inaugurating the Directorate brought together 100,000 Artisans and Technicians across Nigeria and charged them to go back to their various communities and localities to start propagating this idea and Patern.  'Our plan and strategy are very strategic and we must take it with every seriousness. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a  detribilised Nigerian, and he deserves to win the 2023 Presidential election and insha Allah, we should make it happens ' he said. Hon. Rikiji while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Saturday during the inauguration of the Directorate o

  * The Oyo State Government Waste Management consultant, Mottainai Recycling Ltd. on Friday cleared heaps of refuse and human excrement at the New Gbagi Pedestrian bridge. The Managing Director, Mottainai Recycling Ltd, Mr. Adey Adewuyi said the decision to clean pedestrian bridges in the State capital is part of Mottainai's commitment to keep public spaces in Oyo State clean.  He said the bridge has been effectively cleaned up and the Authority has assigned a sweeper to ensure sustainability. Adewuyi called for public participation in sustaining the Oyo State Government clean environment drive. “Until recently, this pedestrian bridge was home to the destitute, but henceforth, we will deploy a Special Task Force to flush them out and put an end to the misuse of public infrastructure”, he said. He said the objective of ensuring the safety of all road users, through the use of pedestrian bridges, must not be neglected. Adewuyi noted that the decision to build the bridge was not unco

  The prophecy of Primate Ayodele has yet again been fulfilled with the removal of Pedro Castillo as the president of Peru. The president was removed by the lawmakers of the country yesterday after he was accused of planning a coup by dissolving the legislative body. Meanwhile, Primate Ayodele had foretold this situation since 2020 in his annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations. The man of God noted then that there will be a gang-up against the president. This prophecy was given when Castillo had just become the president of the nation. It was at a time when he was celebrated by the citizens but Primate Ayodele saw beyond the celebrations and this is exactly what has just happened. This is just one out of the many fulfilled prophecies of Primate Ayodele that have confirmed him as a true man of God. In the world, there is no prophet who churn out prophecies in the way Primate Ayodele does. Primate Ayodele's prophecies are not just meant for his country alone, they serve

  The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on Friday, dismissed a case filed by Hon. Olugbemi Sunbo, against the victory of Rep Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, who emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oluyole Federal Constituency in May 2022.  Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe won the ticket of the party on 27th May, 2022. On the 22nd of June, an action was filed by Olugbemi, asking the Presiding Judge, Hon. Justice Uche Nma Agomoh to invalidate the Primaries that declared Tolulope Akande-Sadipe as the winner. On Friday, December 9th, 2022, the court held that Akande-Sadipe, who represents the constituency, remains the rightful candidate of the APC in Oluyole Federal Constituency. The suit, Samson OLUSUMBO Olugbemi vs APC & 2 others with Suit no. FHC/IB/CS/109/2022 was dismissed on the grounds that there was no evidence that he won the primaries. "No evidence of any malpractice in the primary election was established by the plaintiff”, the counsels to Akande-Sadipe a

  The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II on Tuesday threw a huge party to celebrate all workers at the ancient Ile Oodua Palace of Ile-Ife and his traditional aides as part of activities marking his 7th coronation anniversary. Explaining the motive behind the event which was powered by Hopes Alive Initiative (HAI), a nongovernmental organization belonging to his wife, Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi, the Ooni stated that he has recorded numerous successes because of the contributions of all Palace staff members and traditional aides around him. "All I have to say here today is a very big thank you to you all for all you do day and night which has made my duties as the Arole Oduduwa easier. Please do not stop, huge rewards beyond mere physical goodies await you and I pray that the Almighty Olodumare in his infinite mercy rewards you abundantly." The Ooni said. Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles as Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of

  The need for an expanded partnership between the Oyo State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan has been stressed, as this will promote tourism and sustain cultural heritage. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun made the announcement today, in Ibadan, during a meeting with the new Curator, National Museum of Unity, Mrs. Oriyomi Pamel Otuka. He said the Oyo State Government has done its best in creating partnerships with relevant bodies, to help sustain awareness of the Yoruba heritage. Olatubosun said the Ministry will work with the National Museum to retrieve artefacts that were taken from the State, as this will also attract investors to the State. "If the artefacts are well managed, it will help increase our Tourism potentials and it will be a good source of revenue generation for the State", he said. The Curator, National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye, Ibadan, Mrs. Oriyomi Pamel Otuka

  As part of efforts taken to proactively forestall annual flooding in Ibadan during the last rainy season, especially already given signals and flooding predictions, the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP) says it projects delivered several massive hydraulic structures designed and constructed to boost the flood resilience index of the city. Some of the projects include bridges and culverts at Abonde-Ogbere, Alaro Poly, Alaro 7-Up, Believer's Stream (Odo Ona Elewe), Cele Rainbow, Ebenezeri, Elere Community, Foworogi, Isokun-Ojoo, Maje, Ogbere-Moradeyo, Oki Oke-Ayo, Ola-Adua, Olorungunwa, Omirin, Ogbere-Pegba, Sasa-Osajin, and lately some tens of culverts and bridges across the Agodi, Orogun, and Kudeti rivers, which are at different levels of completion. Also, the now 80-year-old Eleyele Dam, which was badly hit by the Year 2011 flood event in Ibadan, has been totally rehabilitated.  The achievements was disclosed on Thursday during the press conference addressed by the