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  • Southwest ‘ll give Tinubu massive votes – Gbajabiamila’s aide

    Southwest ‘ll give Tinubu massive votes – Gbajabiamila’s aide

    Southwest zone of the country will give the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu massive votes that will ensure his victory during the general election in 2023, the newly appointed Special Assistant on Political Affairs (southwest) to Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Prince Ibrahim Kehinde Oladega has said.

    Oladega, a broadcaster turned politician made the remarks during a reception held in his honour at the palace of the Olu of Agboyiland, Oba Monsuru Abimbola Oladega.

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    He also urged residents of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to give their maximum votes and support to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s reelection next year.

    He said: ‘’I am urging the people of southwest and Agboyi-Ketu LCDA to come out and mobilise house to house and door to door with her megaphone to achieve APC’s success in Nigeria and Lagos State.

    ‘’We, the people of southwest and Agboyi-Ketu have promised that we have the visa that will lead Tinubu to the presidency in 2023 and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to Alausa. In his remarks, Oba Oladega commended Hon. Gbajabiamila for appointing one of the indigenes of the community as his aide.

  • Cleric urges youths to embrace entrepreneurship

    Cleric urges youths to embrace entrepreneurship

    The Shepherd in charge of Celestial Church of Christ, Genesis Global Parish, Alakuko, Lagos, Prophet Oladele Ogundipe, has advised Nigerian youths to embrace the spirit of entrepreneurship to curb the economic hardship in their lives.

    Ogundipe stated this at a leadership conference themed: Standout Conference 5G held at Lagos Oriental Hotel.

    He said: “As youths, you do not need to be involved in fraudulent activities to make it in life. Entrepreneurship is the solution for you to cure poverty. You can dwell on technology, real estate, vocational businesses, and other viable jobs for survival.

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    “And this church (Celestial Church of Christ, Genesis Global Parish) will be totally involved in the empowerment of youths and women. We shall be moving around the nooks and crannies of this country to empower the youths. If we empower them (the youths), Nigeria will have little problems to battle with.”

    In his remarks, a real estate mogul, Dr. Stephen Akintayo, urged youths to stand out amid the current economic challenges by learning skills from practitioners instead of fleeing the country for greener pastures in western countries.

    In his words, the National Youth Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, pleaded with the youths to be sensitive to the environment and maximize the abundant opportunities around them to succeed.

  • Lagos agric extension workers trained on new farming methods, tools

    Lagos agric extension workers trained on new farming methods, tools

    Agriculture extension workers in Lagos State have been trained in modern farming methodologies and tools for rice, aquaculture, and livestock farming.

    The three-day training held at the premises of Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) in the Oko Oba area of Agege, was facilitated by the Department of Agricultural Extension in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS).

    Speaking on Thursday at the opening ceremony of the 3rd batch training the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Muhammed Abubakar, noted that ‘’the fortunes of the agricultural extension system had declined due to decreased funding, policy changes, reduced manpower and lack of interest of young people in agricultural entrepreneurship.’’

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    The minister, who was represented by the State Coordinator of the ministry, Mrs. Olayinka Akeredolu urged the participants to consider the training ‘’very important in order that the agricultural extension system of the country meets global competitiveness.

    In her welcome speech, Programme Manager of LSADA, Mrs. Tawakalitu Kosoko, who spoke on behalf of the Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya said the training is very germane to the growth and development of agriculture both in the state and the country as a whole.

    She said: ‘’By the time the extension workers finish their training, they would have been equipped with new knowledge  and technology to push to the farmers and by the time they go to the filed to engage farmers, we are hoping to have a better agricultural nation after the training.’’

  • Makinde appoints governing council for Adeseun Ogundoyin Poly

    Makinde appoints governing council for Adeseun Ogundoyin Poly

    Days after appointing a former Provost of the Tai Solarin College of Education, Ijebu Ode as Chairman of Governing Council of the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed eight individuals as members of the Council.

    The governor made the appointments through separate letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun.

    The appointments are with effect from 13 October 2022.

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    A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the governor, Moses Alao, listed the members as including Mr. Johnson Oladele, Mrs. Alice Adedokun, Mr. Wazir Adekunle, Alhaji Azeem Badmus, Mr. Akanji Olayinka, Mr. Adebayo Kunle, Mr. J.O. Ogunyemi and Mrs. S.O. Oladeni.

    The statement quoted the Secretary to the State Government as congratulating the new governing council members, stating that their appointments were in accordance with the terms and conditions of the office and status as stated in the institution’s enabling laws.

    “While heartily congratulating you on your appointment, which is a call to service, His Excellency, as well as the Government, expects that you will discharge your duties with absolute dedication and in line with the government’s vision for the Polytechnic,” the letter read in part.

  • Royal family nominates prince for Oba of Iru/Ilashe

    Royal family nominates prince for Oba of Iru/Ilashe

    The Omowumi Abisogun Royal Family has nominated Prince Rotimi Oluseyi Adegboye as the new paramount ruler of Iru/Ilashe kingdom in Eti-Osa area of Lagos State.

    It followed the demise of Oba Fatai Akinyemi about a year ago.

    Head of Omowumi Abisogun  family, Alhaji Surajudeen  Durosinmi, at a briefing, said the family unanimously nominated Adegboye, who hails from the Idowu Omowumi Abisogun branch, as the new Onilashe of Iru-Ilashe kingdom.

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    According to him, Adegboye is a team leader who will carry all Omowumi Abisogun Ekinnu family along while discharging his duties of promoting the culture of the people of Ilashe in a mega city.

    Durosinmi believes the new monarch will work closely with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure that Ilashe Kingdom witnesses development and attracts investments during his reign.

    He said: “It has been a few years since Iru/Ilashe did not have an Oba, and our family felt that it is the time to fill the vacant stool.

    “After due consultation, the family of Omowumi Abisogun Ekinnu has unanimously agreed on the choice of Prince Adegboye.

    “Prince Adegboye is acceptable to all family members at home and abroad. He is a bridge builder with vast experience in the promotion of culture.

    “He equally understands the task of working with the state government in attracting development to Iru/Ilashe Kingdom.

    “Being the Head of Omowumi Abisogun family worldwide, I am asking esteemed members of our family to cooperate with the new Oba so that Iru/Ilashe will witness enduring development.’’

  • Wealth creation should be included in school curriculum-Siju Iluyomade

    Wealth creation should be included in school curriculum-Siju Iluyomade

    The convener of Arise Walk for life Dr Siju Iluyomade has urged the Federal Government to include wealth creation in schools curriculum.

    Iluyomade made this call during the official flag off of Arise 2022 programs in Lagos recently.

    She noted that Africa is lagging behind in wealth creation which according to her slows down the economy.

    Iluyomade said that the wealth creation curriculum in schools would raise young entrepreneurs early thereby increasing exports.

    “There is something that is missing in Nigeria, creativity in how to create wealth. Wealth creation is something that needs to come Into the curriculum of schools, we need to teach our children early how to become entrepreneurs and do things which could be exported.

    “For instance, soap makers can export their goods to west African regions and not stop at Balogun market or Seme border, push until you can get to the whole of Africa with this soap, Coca-Cola did it. Africans are dulling their brains, it’s not about the government paying you salary, please get up and create wealth, it’s important that you expand the scope and area of your influence and trade.

    “All of us will not sit down and wait for oil money. Nollywood and the music industry have created wealth to the extent that if you step into anywhere in Europe it’s being played. When you hear our songs you will be very proud of what those youngsters have done.”

    The 2022 Arise Walk For Life kicks off on October 14 with a football match at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium which will be graced by notable football legends like Daniel Amokachi, Augustine Eguavoen, Samson SiaSia, Uche Okechukwu, Victor Ikpeba, Peter Rufai and Victor Osimhen while the walk holds the next day 15th.

  • Makinde to masses: your welfare always my priority

    Makinde to masses: your welfare always my priority

    Wife of the Oyo Governor Mrs Tamunominini Makinde has assured the welfare of people in the State would always be the priority of the Seyi Makinde- led People’s Democratic Party (PDP) administration .

    Mrs Makinde noted that her husband’s administration, since inception, has embarked on various projects across the State to upgrade standard of living of people.

    Speaking in Ibadan during the commissioning of borehole projects in Ibadan Southeast constituency 1 and 2, the First Lady maintained the projects would have direct impact on lives in the area.

    She said: “Water is life, no one can do without it, this project will bring life, reduce cost of access to portable water and serve as means of livelihood to household.”

    “Ibadan weather in the last quarter of the year is usually dry, people are confronted with problem of drought when the ground dry, this water will be useful to students, parents and petty traders in the neighborhood.

    “The Governor has touched all aspects including construction of inter-state and city roads, upgrading of education system in the state, payment of salary, adequate security and health insurance among others.”

    She however urged residents in the area to maintain, protect and monitor the projects.

    Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Hon. Daud Sangodoyin said Governor Makinde is very passionate about welfare of the people and want the best for everyone in the State.

    He described the projects as part of steps in touching and making impact on people of the state so as to bring development and expansion of economy to the state.

    He said: “One of the focus of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) in Nigeria and around the world is provision of water, the governor is touching lives by provision of boreholes for the people of Ibadan southeast.”

    “The Governor has personally embarked on many projects across local government which free healthcare services is not exempted.”

    Sangodoyin however said people should expect more of the projects in the expansion of economy, health, education, security and well being of the people.

  • Court dismisses cases challenging Abiodun’s candidature, APC primary

    Court dismisses cases challenging Abiodun’s candidature, APC primary

    A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital has dismissed three cases filed against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Governor Dapo Abiodun, challenging his victory at the primaries conducted on May 26.

    In the three cases decided, Hon Justice Joyce O, Abdulmalik dismissed them for lack of locus standi to sue, lack of jurisdiction, incompetence, frivolity, (needless) academic exercise and being statue barred.

    The judge awarded a “joint cost” of N2million against the litigants and in favour of APC and its candidate in each of the three cases.

    In a particular suit filed by Mrs. Sherifat Eweje against APC and Abiodun, the judge held that a person who did not participate in a primary election for an office could not invoke the limited jurisdiction of the court to challenge the outcome of that primary.

    The judge remarked that Eweje bought a form for a legislative seat and did not buy a form for the governorship primary.

    She added that Eweje even withdrew her candidature on May 10 long before she filed the suit and long before May 26 when the governorship primary was held.

    The court concluded and declared that Eweje had no locus standi to bring the action.

  • I’m leaving Ekiti better than I met it, says Fayemi

    I’m leaving Ekiti better than I met it, says Fayemi

    Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has said he would be leaving the state better than he met it when he assumed office on October 16, 2018.

    Dr. Fayemi, whose tenure would end on Sunday, spoke at the closing session of a two-day international valedictory conference held in his honour at the sprawling Obafemi Awolowo Civic and Convention Centre, Ado-Ekiti, as part of activities to mark his end-of-term.

    He said during his tenure, he turned around the state from its parlous condition to the envy of other states through reforms, interventionist policies and programmes, which were guided by the tripod principles of good governance, transparency and accountability.

    Fayemi said he derived fulfilment in his journey as the governor and like the Biblical Paul had run the race and done his best in keeping the faith of turning things around for the good of people.

    The governor, who said he was emotional about the outpouring of solidarity and goodwill messages on him and his wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, noted that his journey in politics was borne out of the collective resolve to avoid the mistakes of yesteryear in the quest for a national rebirth.

    He attributed his success in Ekiti and national service to the wealth of wisdom and counsel he benefitted from President Muhammadu Buhari, the late Chief Anthony Enahoro, Prof Wole Soyinka, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, living former heads of state, traditional rulers and others.

    Expressing confidence in the ability of Governor-elect Biodun Oyebanji to sustain the enduring legacies his administration had laid in Ekiti, Dr. Fayemi said Oyebanji, like Timothy (in the Bible), would do the work of missionary with his team and labour day and night with diligence and faith for the good of Ekiti and the nation.

  • Sanwo-Olu kicks off campaign at Ehingbeti summit

    Sanwo-Olu kicks off campaign at Ehingbeti summit

    • Governor launches Lagos Development Plan

    • Signs State Wealth Fund, Civil bills

    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday kicked off his campaign for the 2023 general election at the closing of the ninth Ehingbeti Summit.

    He described himself as the best among the candidates based on what his administration had done in the last three and a half years in line with the THEMES developmental agenda for a Greater Lagos.

    The governor said some of those contesting against him in the March 11, 2023 governorship election “are noisemakers.”

    He launched the Lagos State Development Plan 2052 (30 years plan from 2022 to 2052), and signed the Lagos State Wealth Fund Bill and Lagos State Civil Bill into law.

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    He also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the government and Del York Group for Lagos Film City, as well as the MoU between the government and Siemens Energy for Electronics Technician training with Siemens Energy.

    On the 2023 governorship elections, Sanwo-Olu expressed his belief that the people would do the right thing by re-electing him.

    He said: “Today is the day Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did an official campaign launch for governorship and house of assembly elections. And there is no better time for me to do my official launch than at an economic summit like this, where we are talking about our city, our people and Greater Lagos. What we are talking about is real; people can feel and see it.

    “People can come and claim anything. Some candidates will go about and make a lot of noise; they don’t even know what governance is all about. We have done a lot and people can feel it. People know this is a government that works for them.

    “It is not about us; it is really to create that enabling environment for them to do well. Lagos has witnessed prosperity in the last three and a half years, even in the COVID-19 environment, and that is the trajectory in which we want to continue. So, tell the noisemakers that after the noise, there will be calm and Lagosians will truly understand what we are talking about.”