The second term bid of Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun received a boost at the weekend as monarchs in Yewa Traditional Council, declared support for him.

Conveying the decision of the Council, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, while speaking at the 70th birthday of a renowned business man, Alhaji Akeem Adigun, in Lagos, said the monarchs in Ogun West are united and solidly behind the emergence of the Governor a second term.

Oba Olugbenle noted that the “case is closed” in regards to the forthcoming general election in the State, adding that “all those who are yet to come to terms with the reality will soon do so”.

The monarch, who also commended the humble nature and the love of the governor for the people of Yewaland, assured of total support of all the sons and daughters of Yewaland.

“At the Yewa traditional council, we don’t have any pending fight any longer over any governorship candidate, member of the House of Representatives or the Senate, the case is closed, as far as we are concerned.

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“We thank you for the love you have for us in Ogun West, I want to assure you that our sons and daughters are solidly behind you, don’t be afraid.

“Your Excellency, Be calm, all those who are yet to understand and face the reality will soon understand, some of us totally understand, we would give you that resounding victory through our votes,” the Olu of Ilaro said.

He acknowledged the decision of the Governor to name the celebrant as a member of the Governing-Board of the Ogun State InstItute of Technology, Igbesa, expressing confidence that the celebrant and others from Yewaland appointed into various governing-boards would add more value to the institutions they were appointed into.

Abiodun described the celebrant as an embodiment of humility who he said is very focused, calm and never stops to help those in need.

Abiodun, while appreciating the celebrant for his support towards the emergence of his administration in 2019, noted that that the celebrant is still solidly behind his administration.

A former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Ondo State Hon. Femi Adekanmbi has said that presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, would win the 2023 presidential poll with a wide margin.

Adekanmbi said the composition of the APC Presidential Campaign Council was a pointer that victory was sure for the party at the polls.

He stated that the appointment of Hon James Abiodun Faleke as Secretary of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council was an affirmation of Faleke’s great appeal to members of the party and the general public.

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Adekanmbi, in a statement by his Media Assistant, Mr. Dayo Joe, said Faleke was committed and loyal the progressive ideals which the party stands for.

According to him: “Faleke’s deep work ethics, sense of committment, and his wealth of experience to oversee all ramifications of the campaign for the party to ensure the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima.

“The campaign council will leverage on his intellectual prowess to lead us to a resounding victory by February”.

“Faleke is a jolly good fellow and a core loyalist of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Tinubu is the man to beat in the Presidential election. Tinubu is destined to dance on the stage of history. He is a man among men.”

Criticism has trailed the tweet of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State on its students that graduated from College of Health Sciences of the institution.

Many social media users accused the institution of mocking students in public varsities affected by ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

The post on the verified handle of Bowen University reads: “This is what finishing four years in four calendar years in a Nigerian University looks like. You should be here too.”

The tweet was accompanied with photo of the students of the institution who stood by the signpost of College of Health Sciences(COHES).

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Reacting to the post, Twitter users condemned the post tagging it ‘insensitive’.

A user, @Lami_Williams said: “This caption is in bad taste. Like people choose not to go to private unis that are ridiculously expensive given what the average Nigerian can afford. They can sell their business without being “savage” to people who can’t “be there too” even if they want to/are desperate to…”

Another, @JohnDeedz stated: “ Very insensitive!!!!!
You don’t have to use the pains of others to advance your good course or argument. Get a better social media manager!!”

@responficient11 said, “Very insensitive & lack of self-awareness….the effects of ASUU strike hits everyone – friends, families. Anyways, a University should be more attractive than “four years in four calendar years”, but this is #Nigeria where the standard is 6ft under the ground.”

@The Havilah_ argued: “ Bowen is NOT a charity. They’re in competition with other universities. They can have empathy for those affected by the strike, and STILL tell prospective bowen students that they won’t ever have to experience that. Private Unis aren’t the reason ASUU is on strike.”

Presidential candidates for the 2023 election will pay the Anambra government N10million each before they will be allowed to place their campaign posters anywhere in the state.

The presidential candidates are Sen. Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress APC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Peter Obi of Labour Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP among others.

Also, all the Senatorial candidates across board will pay N7million, House of Representatives candidates will pay N5 million, while State Assembly candidates will pay N1million.

This was contained in a public notice signed by the MD/CEO of Anambra Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA), Tony Odili Ujubuonu, which was obtained by The Nation yesterday in Awka.

Also, costs for out of home media and mobile advertising were pegged at  N100,000 for 48 sheets billboards, N500,000 for spectacular billboards, N500,000 gantry displays; N100,000 for irregular shaped billboard; N50,000 for branded vehicle; and N5,000 for Keke rear branding, respectively.

In the notice, the Anambra State government equally banned the use of posters on bridges and road demarcations along the streets of the state.

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It also said the pasting of campaign posters on street light poles, round-about and other public buildings had been prohibited.

The notice said materials in advert forms such as posters, public address system, banners, fliers, bunting, T-shirts, caps and sundries must be fully paid for and approved by the government authorities.

The government, further, directed that the payment of posters be made to the government revenue account before pasting anywhere.

It noted that politicians who default in the payments would face legal prosecution before election.

The statement: “As campaign for 2023 general election officially commences next month, September; Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA), in charge of all forms of Advertising in the state wishes to bring some important information to your notice.

“That posting of posters on bridges, road demarcations; street light poles, round-abouts and public buildings remain prohibited.

“That every campaign material and advert forms such as posters, public address systems, Banners, Fliers, Buntings, T-shirts, caps and sundries must be duly approved for after full payment of the requisite fee.

“That every billboard must be displayed through a registered advertising practitioner after the advertising content has been vetted by the APCON” Anambra government said.