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  The People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship Candidate for Oluyole Local Government Area, Engr Akeem Olatunji has sent warm felicitations to Chief Babatunde Tijani, the esteemed Olori Ebi of the renowned Omi-tuntun political dynasty, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a statement personally signed and shared with the press in Ibadan, Engr Akeem Olatunji described Chief Babatunde Tijani as a distinguished leader and highly respected elder statesman. Chief Tijani is recognized for his exemplary character and unwavering commitment to the welfare of his people. His reputable name resonates across the state, making him a leader of leaders. Expressing his heartfelt congratulations, Olatunji acknowledged Chief Tijani's invaluable contributions to the political landscape. He emphasized Chief Tijani's integrity and praised his ability to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. "Chief Babatunde Tijani's birthday anniversary is a significant occasi

  Honorable representing Lagelu State Constituency Hon. Olajide Akintunde AKT has felicitated with a great leader Otunba Babatunde Tijani on his auspicious birthday occasion. Double T as you're politically addressed, You have proven time and time again that you are the best in the field of politics and as the Olori-ebi of GSM Dynasty you've been giving your best to make sure Omituntun 2.0 succeed in all ramification. In a statement released by Hon. AKT, He described Double T as a leader who have been consistently playing a fatherly role and giving a positive direction when necessary to make sure things are in order. Your guidance and mentorship have had such a huge influence on us and we feel very privileged that we have been fortunate enough to have a great mentor like you. A very happy birthday to a great leader who has many remarkable qualities, where having a great sense of leadership is just one of them,,,, He said    *Hon. Olajide Akintunde AKT* _Lagelu State Constituency

  An ally of Governor Seyi Makinde, Otunba Seye Famojuro has joined other eminent personalities to eulogize Hon Babatunde Tijani Double T on the occasion of his birthday celebration. Otunba Seye Famojuro who is the Balogun Bobajiro of Orile Igbon while extolling the impeccable attributes of Double T who is also the Bobaselu of Orile-Igbon, appreciated him for his love and support for his father, Governor Seyi Makinde. According, to Otunba, Double T birthday is not just a mere celebration but a reflection of his commitment to the greater good and your support for the success of ‘my father and  leader’, Governor Seyi, is truly commendable. “On your special day, may you be surrounded by the love and respect you’ve earned as a dependable brother. “Your dedication to justice and equality makes you a true hero. “May your birthday spark a year of innovation, progress, and positive transformation.” Happy birthday to Oloriebi!!!

  Senate President, Godswill Akpabion and his deputy, Jibrin Barau, are expected to lead at least 30 serving senators and their wives to Ondo for the celebration of the 70th birthday and 17th year coronation anniversary of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo Jilo III, the Osemawe and paramount ruler of Ondo Kingdom on November 11. This is contained in the programme of events packaged by the Osemawe in Council, according to a statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee for the birthday and anniversary, Chief Steve Akinretoye. In the statement, Akinretoye explained that many governors would also attend the double celebration. The birthday and coronation anniversary will feature the installation of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as the Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Osemawe Palace. Before his installation, Makinde is expected to deliver the anniversary lecture and the unveiling of the Compendium Brochure at the Oba Adesanoye Civic Centre by 11

  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday said  his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike remains his principal. The governor stated this in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, at the rededication service of the 2023/2024 Legal Year of the Rivers State Judiciary that was equally attended by Wike. The event was held at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Hospital Road in the state capital. The moment Governor Fubara and Wike met at the rededication service of the 2023/2024 Legal Year at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt. It was the first time both politicians would be meeting in public since the political crisis in the state. The moment Governor Fubara and Wike met at the rededication service of the 2023/2024 Legal Year at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt. It was the first time both politicians would be meeting in public since the political crisis in the state. He described the recent political crisis in the

  With two days to the off-cycle governorship polls, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a new commissioner of police to Imo State In a statement released on Thursday, Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced that Danjuma Aboki had been deployed as the new police commissioner in Imo state by the IGP. Elections are scheduled to be held in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi States. While the incumbent Imo governor, Hope Uzodimma and his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Duoye Diri are seeking re-election on November 11, outgoing Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello, has anointed his Ahmed Ododo as the candidate for his ruling party – the All Progressives Congress (APC). Already, there are concerns and allegations raised by organised labour, the opposition and civil society organisations regarding the neutrality of the erstwhile CP, Mohammed Barde Egbetokun also “ordered the posting and redeployment of 40 Senior Police Officers to various Commands and Formations in the country.” The s

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole ahead of the coming 2024 Local Government election, Akeem Olatunji has renovated Olomi Community Primary School 2; a block of four classrooms at Olomi, Ibadan. The renovation involves reroofing the building that was damaged by rainstorm during a heavy downpour in the area about seven years ago, westernmirror.com.ng has gathered.According to the former Publicity Secretary of the ruling PDP in Oyo state, teachers and students could no longer use the building for academic purposes after the damage. The renovation of the academic building has however, been completed last week, Olatunji confirmed to this online newspaper when contacted on Sunday.Olatunji disclosed that the roof of the academic block of four classrooms was blown off about seven years ago leaving pupils and teachers helpless under an unfavorable teaching and learning condition. “I believe that the Governor Seyi Makinde led administration has done so much in the area of improving

  President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, appointed 20 Nigerians to serve as Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC). Nine current of the Commissioners were re-appointed for second term in office while 11 others were newly appointed. In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President charged the new and returning NPC Commissioners to “successfully implement all measures taken by his administration to produce and effectively appropriate accurate population data with which lasting solutions to Nigeria’s socio-political and economic challenges can be conclusively developed and executed”. They are: (1) Hon. Emmanuel Trump Eke — Abia (2) Dr. Clifford Zirra — Adamawa — Reappointed (3) Mr. Chidi Christopher Ezeoke — Anambra — Reappointed (4) Barr. Isa Audu Buratai — Borno — Reappointed (5) Bishop Alex Ukam — Cross River (6) Ms. Blessyn Brume-Ataguba — Delta (7) Dr. Jeremiah Ogbonna Nwankwegu — Ebonyi (8) Dr. Tony Aiyejina — Edo — Reappointed (9) Mr. Ejike Eze

  President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget into law.  The National Assembly had about a week ago passed the bill and subsequently transmitted it to the president for his assent.  Tinubu signed the bill in his office at the presidential villa in Abuja at a ceremony witnessed by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Tajudeen Abass. Others present at the signing ceremony were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; and Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji; Senate Leader, Sen Opeyemi Bamidele; and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen Olamilakan Adeola. Details later…

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has bowed to the order of the court by producing the former Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, in court for the hearing of his bail application. Emefiele who has been in the custody of Security agencies for over 149 days, was ordered by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, to be released unconditionally or be brought to hear his application for bail. Dressed in a yellow Kaftan and a cap and flanked by operatives of the EFCC, the former CBN Governor arrived at the courtroom at about 12:30 pm. Justice Adeniyi had on Monday, reaffirmed his order that the detained former CBN Governor be brought to court today November 8, for the purpose of admitting him to bail. At the resumed hearing, counsel to Emefiele, Mathew Burkaa, applied that his client be admitted to bail on liberal terms, having been in the custody of security agencies for 151 days. He made this application to Provisions of Section

   The GSM Advocates, a group led by the former Publicity Secretary of Oyo State PDP and the Chairmanship Candidate of Oluyole PDP, Engr Akeem Olatunji, and renowned for promoting the exemplary work of Governor Seyi Makinde in Oyo State, came together to celebrate one of their own. Bashorun Saint Abey, a true inspiration and leader per excellence, received an outpouring of birthday wishes from friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. Bashorun Saint Abey, the founder of Street Circle Foundation, a remarkable lecturer, and an outstanding media personality, has made a lasting impact in the State with his unwavering dedication to creating a positive change. Through Street Circle Foundation, Bashorun has transformed countless lives, offering hope, opportunities, and support to those in need. His kindness and compassion have fostered an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. The foundation's initiatives have provided vital resources and assistance, leaving an indelible mark

  The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states during governorship elections scheduled to hold on November 11, 2023. Addressing a news conference in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, said the restriction would be effective from 12:01am to 6pm on Saturday in the three states.                   Advertisement Adejobi, however, added that those on essential services are exempted from the restriction on election day. He said, “The IGP has ordered the restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12:01am to 6pm on election day in the affected states.”                        Advertisement “With the exception of essential services such as INEC officials, accredited electoral observers, ambulances responding to medical emergencies, firefighters and the media. “The order, which is part of the effort to ensure a sa

 Oyo state commissioner for information and civic orientation, Prince Dọtun Oyelade, has described as a phobia the suggestion that Governor Seyi Makinde’s second term performance will not match his first term achievements. According to him, every activity of the state government is a pointer to how seriously Governor Seyi Makinde takes his second term mandate.                       Advertisement Oyelade said this when the management of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, paid him a courtesy call in his office. In the first five months of Seyi Makinde’s second term, he said, 1174 teachers have been promoted to level 17 because of the governor’s policy not to tie teachers’ promotions to the availability of vacancies.                       Advertisement Since the commencement of Omituntun 2.0, Governor Makinde’s administration has opened up roads including the commissioning of the 34km Oyo-Iseyin express road and the successful relocation of 1533 200level undergraduates from Ladoke Akintola

  …Inducts Lolade Into Hall of Fame …Hails Reappointment of Victor Olojede Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has been decorated as Grand Patron of National Association of Nigerian Students (Southwest zone) by the members at the Governor’s Office on Monday. The national body of the students association said the induction was in recognition of the extraordinary work the governor has done to advance the cause of the students, development of Oyo State and more importantly, improvement of the lot of the youths and students. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the Coordinator of NANS, (Southwest zone), Comrade Alao John expressed his profound gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde for not just being a father to them, but for his patriotic and nationalistic dispositions which he said stood him out from the rest of his colleagues and other leaders. He also thanked the governor for running both youth and students-friendly administration and also, for being conscious of the fact that leadership is

  The naira crashed against the dollar on Monday, falling to 1, 030/$ on the average in the parallel market, losing the momentum it gathered last week. This represents a N80 loss or a 8.42 per cent decline of the local currency compared to the N950 it closed the week at last Friday. This is also the first time the naira is falling since the Central Bank of Nigeria began to clear some of its FX backlog last week.Currency traders, also known as Bureaux De Change operators said that the naira was trading at between N990 to N1,030/$.                         Advertisement A trader who gave his name as Awolu said, “The dollar is N995 if you want to sell. If you want to buy from me, it is N1,020.” Another trader, Kadri, added, “The dollar is N960 if you want to sell. If you want to buy, it is N990.” According to the President of the Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria, Aminu Gwadabe, the dollar has gained against the naira because people who had bought it at a higher price a

  The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has called on heads of tertiary institutions across the country, to join hands with the commission in tackling the rising tide of internet fraud among students of tertiary institutions.                                 Advertisement He made this call while having an interactive session with Chancellors, Rectors and Provosts of tertiary tnstitutions in Kogi State, at the Ilorin Zonal Command Office in Kwara State.  This was disclosed in a post on the commission's Facebook page on Monday, November 6.                               Advertisement Olukoyede called on authorities of tertiary institutions to put in place measures that would discourage students from indulging in crimes.  He also admonished parents to be more committed to the moral upbringing of their children in schools in order to bolster the prevention agenda of his administration.                        Advertisement

  Councillors demonstrate their enthusiasm for their local community every day. They draw on many skills, attributes and diverse knowledge to help guide their decision-making and to connect with their community in positive ways.             Advertisement Useful qualities for councillors to have include: a commitment to behaving with integrity and in an ethical manner in adherence to the Code of Conduct strategic thinking with an ability to engage with the community effective communication and negotiation skills, including respecting other opinions, listening, mediation and conflict resolution skills                   Advertisement ability to analyse and problem solve to reach successful solutions ability to work as part of a team understanding of financial and budget processes and reports time management and organisation skills resilience                       Advertisement understanding, or be able to acquire an understanding of, local government legislation.                          

  Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, declared that workers and pensioners in the state would receive a monthly cash award of N25,000 and N15,000 respectively for the next six months. He noted, however, that the workforce and the people of the state would have to work with the state government to develop the economy of the state for the long term, as according to him, once there is economic prosperity in the state, everyone would be touched.                  The governor stated this when he addressed the workers at the frontage of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, during a solidarity rally. He noted that though his administration would love to work on legacy projects for which it would be remembered decades after he leaves office, it would continue to look after the welfare of its workforce. Governor Makinde maintained that the wage award of N25,000 and N15,000 respectively for workers and pensioners would be paid for the month of October and subsequently for