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  • Banditry, terrorism to end soon in Nigeria – Senator Adeola

    Banditry, terrorism to end soon in Nigeria – Senator Adeola

    • Says Tinubu’s policy stopped the N10trn yearly subsidy payment

    The Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on Saturday expressed the confidence that banditry and terrorism will be a thing of the past in Nigeria because of the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – led Federal Government to ending the scourge of insecurity.

    Adeola said that he was very much aware that President Tinubu was working around the clock in addition to the collaborative efforts from local and international partners to end banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in parts of the country, as well as ensure a secure and prosperous Nigeria.

    The Senator who represents Ogun West in the 10th Senate spoke at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Ilaro, Diocese of Yewa, during his annual thanksgiving service to express gratitude to God for His grace upon him as a public servant in the last 22 years and for the President’s support in his political career.

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    In attendance at the church thanksgiving service included the federal lawmakers representing Kwara Central, Saliu Mustapha; the Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Representatives, Hon. Isiaka Ibrahim, who is representing the Ifo – Ewekoro Federal Constituency, as well as the Hon. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Isiaq Salako, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, among others.

    He appealed to Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s economic and security initiatives aimed at making Nigeria safer,  better and prosperous, noting that he had in the last three years taken bold steps that helped turn the nation’s economy around for better, stressing that Tinubu’s singular act of removing the bogey fuel subsidy saved the country from further paying of over N10 trillion annually to finance subsidy that hitherto was only benefiting few Nigerians.

     Adeola recalled that as a Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance during the previous Senate, the Federal Government was borrowing between N6trillion and N7 trillion on an annual basis to support budgetary funding for fuel subsidy, explaining that the singular action of the President on subsidy removal ended the practice of borrowing to fund subsidy.

    He said: “The President is working around the clock to ensure that we have a secure and prosperous Nigeria, a Nigeria that is secured for everyone and a Nigeria that we can be proud of.  He (Tinubu) is doing all within to ensure that Nigeria of our dream that tomorrow when he looks back, he can thank God for what God has used to turn Nigeria. I’m a living testimony of what God has used the President to do within the few years of assumption of office.

    “I can refer to what his policies have done for the betterment of our dear nation. Within the two, he has removed that cankerworm from our economy that has eaten far deep into the fabrics of finances over the years, that is the fuel subsidy that benefits only a few Nigerians at the detriment of the overall population of this nation.

  • Yuletide: Tinubu’s reforms yield early economic gains — Senator Adeola

    Yuletide: Tinubu’s reforms yield early economic gains — Senator Adeola

    Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West), has said early gains from the economic reforms of the Tinubu administration are beginning to manifest, pointing to improvements in key economic indicators.

    In a Christmas message released on Wednesday and signed by his media aide, Kayode Odunaro, in Abuja, Adeola noted that the naira had shown signs of strengthening, while the prices of petrol and some basic food items had moderated.

    He added that inflation had eased from earlier highs, with recent data indicating a decline in both headline inflation and food inflation rates.

    The senator called on Nigerians to use the Christmas period as an opportunity to pray for sustained economic recovery and national prosperity.

    While acknowledging that many citizens continue to face socio-economic challenges arising from both domestic and global factors, Adeola expressed optimism about the country’s future.

    He urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and steadfast, expressing confidence that through faith and collective effort, the nation would experience renewed economic growth, improved security, and a poverty reduction.

    Adeola also encouraged citizens to use the Christmas season to reaffirm their faith and offer prayers for a more peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

    He called on Christians and other Nigerians to reflect on the significance of the birth of Jesus Christ and seek divine guidance for the country as reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda continue to unfold.

    Describing Christmas as a celebration of hope and salvation, the senator said the birth of Christ assures humanity of a better future, adding that the season should transcend festivities and be marked by sober reflection and prayers for national progress.

  • Senator Adeola urges govts to harness culture, tourism for national unity, economic growth

    Senator Adeola urges govts to harness culture, tourism for national unity, economic growth

    The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI), has called on governments at all levels to tap into Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage as a tool for boosting tourism, strengthening national unity, and accelerating socioeconomic development.

    Speaking at the Grand Finale of the 32nd Oronna Ilaro Festival in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, the senator said culture and tourism possess immense potential that can serve as catalysts for community development and national cohesion if adequately harnessed and promoted.

    Describing the Oronna Ilaro festival as a symbol of unity among the people of Ilaro and neighbouring communities, Adeola reaffirmed his passion for culture, especially when it stimulates tourism growth and drives economic advancement.

    “I have no doubt that when properly harnessed and packaged, aspects of our culture are catalysts to community economic development as well as the promotion of a desired unity,” he said. He added that the Oronna Festival, centred on the legendary warrior hero Oronna, has continued to evolve into a major attraction in recent years.

    The senator commended Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun for his continued support of cultural festivals, noting that such efforts have expanded the reach and impact of the Oronna Ilaro Festival and contributed to Ogun’s overall development.

    Highlighting his achievements as a federal lawmaker and Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriations, Adeola said he has facilitated and completed more than 300 infrastructure projects across sectors, including roads, healthcare, education, and security. He also noted his role in upgrading the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, into a Federal University of Technology, fulfilling his promise to transform Ogun West into a “small London.”

    Adeola reiterated his commitment to partnering with Governor Abiodun to further develop Ogun State while supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

    “Let me salute our dear governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his support for tourism development through promotion of different festivals in the state, including Oronna Ilaro Festival,” he said.

    “In the primary areas of security, your programmes in support of the security agencies have led to a violence-free state and a drastic reduction in criminal activities. You are commended, Your Excellency, for your construction projects in the areas of roads, hospitals, and educational institutions across the state, with a flagship project in aviation through the construction and commissioning of the Gateway Cargo Airport at Iperu.

    “In this senatorial district, many laudable works stand to your credit, like the work on Ilaro General Hospital nearby, the Owode-Idiroko Road, the Ilaro-Owode Road, and many others, which portray you as a non-sectional governor with the interest of all Ogun State at heart. My heartfelt prayer for you is always that God Almighty will be your strength, guide, and counselor in all that you do. There is no doubt that your policies and programmes are complementary to those of the Renew Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the federal level.

    “On my part, I have attracted development projects to complement the good work of the governor in the state in my senatorial district and beyond in the area of road construction, health care, educational institutions, security, and empowerment. In over two years, I have facilitated the completion of about 300 infrastructure projects.

    “These include over 115 road construction projects, construction of 30 School buildings, 32 Primary Health Care Centres, 25 modern markets, 13 Town Halls, 10 ICT Centres, 2 Intensive Care Units, 2 Libraries, and 8 Police Stations. Other facilitated projects include donation and installation of over 200 Electric Transformers, 250 Solar Street Light Projects of some 26,000 poles, and personal commitment to repair and upgrade 10 major electric infrastructures affecting about 100 communities in perennial and months-long blackouts in Ogun West and Beyond. Adeola submitted.

    In his address, Governor Abiodun described the festival as a symbol of courage, heritage, unity, and the enduring spirit of a people.

    Represented by his deputy, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the governor added that Ilaro occupies a special place, not only in Yewaland but within the broader development architecture of the incumbent administration.

    He stressed that the ancient town is blessed with ancient history and vibrant cultural heritage and has remained a commanding gateway for socio-economic transformation.

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    The governor further stated that the Oronna Ilaro Festival is not merely a cultural display, but a reminder that unity, peace, and collaboration remain the bedrock of sustainable development.

    The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa said the celebration of the annual festival has further reinforced Ogun as home to world-class festivals.

    She lauded the organizers of the Oronna Ilaro Festival for showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Ilaro to the world, adding her ministry would continue to collaborate with Ogun State in the promotion of tourism potential and culture within the country and beyond.

    The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, who led National Assembly members to the event, noted that the celebration of the festival has become a fulcrum to promote unity and self-help development among the people.

    He emphasized that tourism is an important part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, adding, “It forms part of the development agenda of the Creative Industry under the Ministry of Arts. Culture and the Creative Economy.

    Senator Jibrin said that the Minister in charge of Art. Culture and the Creative Economy launched a $100billion Creative Economy Growth Plan two months ago, assuring that “when the plan is fully implemented, it will incorporate tourism festivals like Oronna as a means of growing the GDP of the nation.”

  • Senator Adeola inaugurates three roads, ICT, others in Imeko Afon

    Senator Adeola inaugurates three roads, ICT, others in Imeko Afon

    Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Ogun West) has  commissioned three major roads, a modern palace, a health facility and ICT centres across Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State.

    He said the projects, which he majorly facilitated, werr in support of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s rural and urban development initiatives.

    The commissioning of the projects in Imeko Afon local government area, kick-started at Obada for the ICT center at Obade Grammar School Imeko-Afon, followed by road commissioning, health center and ultra-modern palace for Alafon of Afon land all in Imeko Afon local area. 

    Speaking at the commissioning, Sen. Yayi stated that his focus is to give maximum priority to the welfare of citizens, particularly using his constituency using quality legislation and representation as a leader. 

    Adeola was represented by Hon. Kayode Oladele, a member of the Federal Character Commission and former federal lawmaker, maintains that Adeola has become a yardstick of performance appraisal among other senators in Nigeria. 

    Oladede said Adeola who popularly known as Yayi and Aremo of Yewaland, is ensuring that the dividend of democracy is shared accordingly among the residents of his constituency, thereby making him a point of reference among other senators in Nigeria.

    “To make everybody happy and ensuring the welfare of constituents is the priority of Sen. Olamikan Solomon,  he has become a yardstick for measuring the performance of all senators in Nigeria. 

    “Yayi is among the leaders who prefer the welfare of the citizens of his constituency, he has touched nearly everywhere in the North, South, and East of his Senatorial districts,” he said. 

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    The project so far commissioned are ICT center Obada Grammar School Obada, newly constructed Babalawo Sabo Road Owode Imeko-Afon, newly constructed Oke-Agbede Moriwi, Iwoye road section 1, Primary health care center Oke-Agbede Moriwi, newly constructed Idofa township road Idofa, newly ultramodern Onidofa Palace Idofa, newly constructed Aitedo Road Ilara. 

    Reacting to the Alale of Moriwi Kingdom, in Imeko Afon local government,  Oba James Olusegun Taiwo, commended Yayi’s effort in ensuring the welfare of his constituents.

    He admitted that the Health centers testified ti be among its type with facilities aimed at providing optimal health service to the people.

  • Senator Adeola unveils bursary for 5,000 Ogun students

    Senator Adeola unveils bursary for 5,000 Ogun students

    …renews commitment to student empowerment

    The senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola, has flagged off the 2024/2025 YAYI Scholarship Scheme for Ogun state students in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

    The official flag-off was done in Ilaro, headquarters of the Ogun West Senatorial District, by the Board of the Senator Adeola Scholarship Scheme led by its Chairman, Professor Tope Popoola.

    Prof Popoola disclosed that Senator Adeola has increased the number of beneficiaries from the initial 1,500 awarded in the 2023/24 exercise to about 5,000 in the unveiled 2024/25 edition with opportunities extended to Ogun State students across the three Senatorial Districts of the State.

    He advised applicants to avoid double Registration as this will lead to disqualification, stating that the website would remain open till December 20, 2024, while the award of scholarship and bursary ceremony will be held early in 2025.

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    In his remarks, the Board Secretary, Chief Dapo Oke, stated that the process is free and no student should pay money to anyone or group of people to benefit from the scheme, advising applicants to visit the designated website: yayischolarshipprogram.com.ng to fill out the form as required.

    Also, according to Prince Femi Dokunmu, of the YAYI Scholarship Board, goodwill messages were given by various stakeholders at the event, including Royal Fathers, Baales, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) leadership, National Youths Council of Nigeria, Front line  Educationists, Leaders of Market Men and Women as well as APC Party leaders in Ogun West at the event where the Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Dr Kehinde Olugbenle was represented by the Olu of Imasayi, Oba Dr Lukmon Kuoye.

    Other guests at the Flag-Off include the APC Senatorial Chairman, Alhaji Azeez Muhammed; Engr. Yinka Akintomide; Chief Samuel Ayedogbon; Aare Hon. Waliu Taiwo; Chief Kunle Ajibose; Chief Atinsola Amore; Olori Adebisi Olaotan, representative of the Iyaloja General of Ogun State; Council of Baales from the five Local Governments in Ogun West; Members of the Yayi Scholarship Board and Students’ Union Leaders from various Institutions.

  • Tinubu celebrates Senator Adeola on 55th birthday anniversary

    Tinubu celebrates Senator Adeola on 55th birthday anniversary

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, representing Ogun West, on his 55th birthday, marked on Saturday.

     In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President praised Senator Adeola, a chartered accountant and tax consultant, for his contributions to the legislative process and his efforts in advancing crucial legislation as Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations.

     President Tinubu joined family, friends, and members of the National Assembly in celebrating Senator Adeola’s special day, wishing him good health and success in his service to the nation.

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     Senator Adeola previously represented Lagos West from 2015 to 2023, bringing his wealth of experience to his current role.

     “President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, CON, fondly called Yayi, on his birthday, today, August 10, 2024.

     “Senator Adeola is a chartered accountant and accomplished tax consultant.

     “He represents Ogun West in the Senate and previously served as the Senator representing Lagos West from 2015 to 2023.

  • Senator Adeola organises ICT training for journalists, doctors, nurses, others

    Senator Adeola organises ICT training for journalists, doctors, nurses, others

    The Senator representing Ogun West senatorial district at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has vowed to remain committed to facilitating more projects capable of enhancing capacity building and development of the Ogun West people.

    Adeola, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, said apart from ensuring physical and infrastructural development of the senatorial district through quality and robust representation, he would continue to intensify his efforts on encouraging vocational training targeted at individual development of the people.

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    The senator, popularly called Yayi made this known at the weekend during the presentation of certificates and laptops to participants in the 5-day ICT training at the ICT Centre of the Comprehensive High School, Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. THE Senator representing Ogun West senatorial district at the National Assembly, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has vowed to remain committed to facilitating more projects capable of enhancing capacity building and development of the Ogun West people.

    Adeola, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, said apart from ensuring physical and infrastructural development of the senatorial district through quality and robust representation, he would continue to intensify his efforts on encouraging vocational training targeted at individual development of the people.

    The senator, popularly called Yayi made this known at the weekend during the presentation of certificates and laptops to participants in the 5-day ICT training at the ICT Centre of the Comprehensive High School, Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State

  • Police arrest murder suspects of Senator Adeola’s aide

    Police arrest murder suspects of Senator Adeola’s aide

    Lagos State Police Command yesterday paraded three male suspects in the robbery and murder of Adeniyi Sanni, an aide to Senator Solomon Adeola also known as Yayi.

    Police Commissioner Idowu Owohunwa confirmed the arrest while briefing reporters at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos.

    Sanni was killed on August 5 when he was stopped by ‘fake security’ agents at a checkpoint in Ojodu Berger, on his way to his home in Isheri, Lagos.

    His body was later dumped around Toyota bus stop, Oshodi, with gunshot wounds.

    “He was later found dead with about five bullet holes in his back and three shells of expended ammunition by his body,” police confirmed on August 6.

    But speaking while being paraded yesterday, the suspected killers said the late Sanni was shot thrice and stabbed in the chest before he was dumped in a pool of his blood.

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    Owohunwa said: “Through painstaking intelligence and investigative activities, which brought out the best in the capacity of Lagos Police Command, we have succeeded in arresting the syndicate of the robbery and murder. The three suspects directly involved in the robbery and murder were arrested with three firearms, including the killer’s weapon.”

    The command recovered one new pistol with three live ammunition, one Beretta pistol with three live ammunition, one locally made pistol with six live cartridges, six expended cartridges, military gear comprising a military camouflage vest, jungle hat, pistol hose and a red Honda CRV from the suspects.

    The arrested suspects are Fred Azeez Okuno, 43-year-old Lagosian; Lucky Idudu Michael, 33-year-old from Delta State, and Adedigba Segun, 26-year-old from Ibadan, Oyo State.

    The suspects, who are all ex-convicts, claimed to have been posing as military personnel to rob unsuspecting persons driving unregistered cars.

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  • BREAKING: Police arrest murder suspects of Senator Adeola’s aide

    BREAKING: Police arrest murder suspects of Senator Adeola’s aide

    Lagos State Police Command on Monday, September 18, paraded three male suspects in the robbery and murder of Adeniyi Sanni, an aide to Senator Solomon Adeola also known as Yayi.

    The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, confirmed the arrest while briefing reporters at the command’s Headquarters Ikeja, Lagos.

    Sanni was killed on August 5 when he was stopped by ‘fake security’ agents at a checkpoint in Ojodu Berger, on his way to his home in Isheri, Lagos.

    Owohunwa said: “Through painstaking intelligence and investigative activities which brought out the best in the capacity of Lagos Police Command, we have succeeded in arresting the syndicate of the robbery and murder. The three suspects directly involved in the robbery and murder were arrested with three firearms including the killer’s weapon were recovered.”

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    The command recovered one brand new pistol with three live ammunition, one Beretta pistol with three live ammunition, one locally made pistol with six live cartridges, six expended cartridges, military gear comprising a military camouflage vest, jungle hat, pistol hose and a red Honda CRV from the suspects.

    The arrested suspects are Fred Azeez Okuno, 43-year-old Lagosian,  Lucky Idudu Michael, 33-year-old from Delta State, and Adedigba Segun, 26-year-old from Ibadan,  Oyo state.

    Details soon…

  • Senator Adeola: How ‘soldiers’ robbed, killed my aide

    Senator Adeola: How ‘soldiers’ robbed, killed my aide

    Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Solomon Adeola, has accused soldiers operating checkpoints around the Ikeja axis of Lagos State of robbing and killing his aide, Mr. Adeniyi Sanni, on August 5.

    Adeola made the allegation in a statement he signed in Abuja through his media aide, Chief Kayode Odunaro.

    The Senator had, shortly after the incident, said he had information that Sanni was stopped at a checkpoint around the Ojodu-Berger, Lagos on his way to his home at Isheri by “security agents.”

    He added that the deceased was asked to provide the documents of the car he was driving, which he did through a call to his wife who sent all the documents to his phone through a WhatsApp message.

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    However, when the wife called a while later, the husband told him soldiers were still checking the vehicle’s particulars.

    That was said to have been their last conversation before she was informed of the discovery of Sanni’s corpse, riddled with bullets, at the Toyota Bus Stop area of Oshodi, close to a military barracks.

    Adeola said, “I am of the firm belief, based on available facts at the disposal of the Police that my aide was killed by a syndicate of soldiers operating under the newly deployed Commander of 9 Brigade, Ikeja Cantonment of the Nigeria Army, Brigadier General Nsikan John Edet, through mounting of checkpoints and robbing of lone occupants of cars.

    “Top Police sources familiar with the investigation informed me that a similar brutal killing and armed robbery occurred around the same Ojodu- Berger late Thursday night of August 17, 2023, resulting in the killing of another Nigerian whose body was discovered around Iyana-Ipaja after he was taken away by soldiers from the checkpoint.

    “Unknown to the soldiers, the occupant of the car they killed and took away his car was the second car in a convoy of two heading towards the same destination.

    “The first car passed the soldiers checkpoint but the second car was stopped to check his vehicle’s papers.

    “On noticing the absence of the second car after a while, the occupant of the first car (name withheld) placed a call to his colleague in the second car who informed him that he was being taken to Iyana-Ipaja by the soldiers at the checkpoint.

    “That was the last he heard from him and his dead body was later discovered dumped on the road just like Mr. Sanni.

    “The survivor in the first car reported the case to the Police and a pattern of armed robbery and killing in the area involving men in Army uniform was established.”

    Adeola, therefore, urged the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, to direct the fishing out of the killers of his aide for further investigation, prosecution and justice for the deceased.

    He said such a pattern of killings and armed robbery had been established against soldiers mounting late-night checkpoints around Ikeja with similar unreported incidents in recent times around Ikeja.

    He added that the Army could not be seen to condone or harbour rogue elements robbing and killing innocent Nigerians “within its fold.”

    “Till date, the black Toyota Camry of Mr. Sanni, his phones and other valuables are yet to be recovered,” he added.