Month: January 2023

Congratulations!, PDP is winning Kogi is “hyper Atikulated”

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The statement by the Kogi State PDP Chairman,Engr Sam Uhuotu at the opening of the Presidential Campaign Rally in Lokoja recently that Kogi is “hyper Atikulated” is a concise description of the euphoria that greeted the large turnout of party faithful and supporters who defied threat to their security and rights of association to attend one of the best organised and attended political rallies in Lokoja in recent times.   By the massive campaign effort,the people of Kogi State succeeded in making a bold statement of the desire of the…

Our Mandate can’t be Hijacked – Gov Adeleke

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The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared that the mandate freely given to him by the people of Osun state remained valid and nothing can upturn or tamper with it.   The people’s governor said he won’t allow anybody to go through the backdoors to hijack the will of Osun People as was done in 2018.   Governor Adeleke made the disclosure on Tuesday, at the campaign rally of Osun Central Senatorial District.   All the eight (8) House of Assembly candidates, three House of Representatives and…

Murder of CBN staff: Tension rising in Ibara ……. as youths demand speedy investigation

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There seem to be palpable tension in Ibara land, Ogun state, as youth of the community are threatening to take laws into their hands if the investigation into the killing of a CBN staff, his wife and son on new year day is not fast-tracked and suspects brought to book.   You may to recall that the nation woke up to the news of the killing of an Assistant Director with the Central Bank of Nigeria staff, Mr. Kehinde Fatinoye, his wife and son on new year day in Ibara…

Adeleke celebrates Chief Bisi Akande@84

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The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Monday congratulated the former Governor of the state, Chief AbdulKareem Adebisi Akande, on the occasion of his 84th birthday today.   Governor Adeleke who eulogized the elder statesman as a practical demonstration of patriotism and dedication to public service, said his birthday is a moment to thank him for his contributions to the social and economic development of Osun state.   The Governor lauded Baba Akande for ensuring legacy of politics without bitterness that defines him is sustained, adding that he…

Our victory rests on your commitments, Tinubu charges APC Election Monitors

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All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the party’s election planning and monitoring teams in preparation for the general election on February 25 and March 11. Addressing the party volunteers during the Train-the-Trainer session on Monday in Abuja, Asíwájú Tinubu appreciated their efforts in agreeing to work for the party’s success in all the elections. He noted that the party’s success greatly rests on their commitment to the assignment given to them. “The work you are doing is essential to victory. We cannot win without…

Gov Sani Bello commiserates with Kafin-Koro community over killing of Rev. Fr. Isaac Achi

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The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello has condemned in its entirely the rude and shocking killing of very Rev. Fr. Isaac Achi, who until his death was the Parish Priest of SS Peter and Paul, Kafin-Koro, who was burnt to death by Unknown gun men and the entire Parish house razed down by fire in the early hours of yesterday the 15th of January. 2023. The Governor who is saddened with this unfortunate incident, condoled the entire Christian Community in the State, particularly his lordship, Rev Dr. Martin…

Yoruba elders and Ulli Beier’s dog By Lasisi Olagunju

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Ibadan of 1914 witnessed the founding of a club with a very unique name: Egbé Àgbà ò Tán (Society of Elders-Have-Not-Gone-Extinct). Why did they have to choose that name? The old in Ibadan of that period were at an intersection between a receding era that belonged to them and a rude, crude, creepy world of modernity (ayé òlàjú). Members of the Egbe included Reverend A. B. Akinyele and his brother, I. B. Akinyele, who later became Olubadan in 1955. Another member was Salami Agbaje, one of the two pioneer men…

Fountain University confers Honorary Doctorate Degree on CAS Oladayo Amao

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The Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Administration on the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao for effectively steering the affairs of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The CAS was among the four eminent personalities that received the honorary doctorate award during the Institution’s 12th Convocation ceremony held recently. Speaking at the Convocation ceremony, the VC stated that the conferment of honorary doctorate degree on Air Marshal Amao, was in recognition of his performance and achievements since assumption of…

The Curse On Our Votes By Festus Adedayo

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Bishop Samuel Alawode of the Maranatha Worldwide Church caused a stir on the social and political scenes last week. In a sermon reminiscent of the vitriolic preaching of Jamaican poet, activist and reggae musician, Peter Tosh delivered through his songs, Alawode began by reminding the congregants and by extension, Nigerians, that it is close to payday. Payday, you remember, is when every worker gets their wages, according to the works of their hands. When it comes to just retribution, I always cite a famous Tosh track from his famous Mama…

The god of Nyesom Wike By Festus Adedayo

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Last week, Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and his entourage were in Ahoada area of the State, on a mission to flag-off a road construction. Then a drama was staged. It was skillfully perfumed by a sweet-smelling fragrance which disguised its heretics. As the governor sat to the panoply of songs and fawning political chicanery often entertained visiting political bigwigs with, an unnamed traditional ruler sauntered out to speak. You would think it was a typical narrative at a religious gathering where congregants are regaled with ludicrous and unverifiable claims.…