NTDC D.G, Foley Coker In Trouble As Workers Protest Against Him.

There are clear indications of troubles ahead of the Nigerian Tourism Development Commission (NTDC)'s Director-General, Foley Coker, 7 months into his appointment to the commission.

In Pix: Emperor of Iwo land Telu 1 Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi with Etsu Nupe of Nupeland and Emir of Fika (Potiskum), the permanent Chairman Yobe State Traditional Council.

On Monday 20th November, 2017.

Oyo Awards Scholarship To Best WASSCE Students, Launches ETF.

Eminent personalities and corporate organisations including traditional rulers, captains of industries, philanthropists and political class on Tuesday donated handsomely towards the Oyo State Education Trust Fund, just as the state government awarded full scholarship and free admission to Technical University, Ibadan to the two best students of the state who came first and second in West Africa Secondary School Examination (WASCE).

Governor Abiola Ajimobi announced the scholarships to the two students, Miss Irabor Isabelle Gelegu and Master Adekunle Oluwatoni Adedigba of Oritamefa Baptist Model School, who scored A1 parallel in all subjects to be the best students in Nigeria in the 2017 WASSCE at the official launch of the state ETF, held in Ibadan.

Governor Ajimobi stated that the State’s ETF would go a long way in restoring the education legacy of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, saying that the importance of education to the growth of the State and Nigeria alike cannot be overemphasized as it was replacing natural resources that used to portend wealth for nations.

He enjoined all citizens to contribute to the uplift of the sector so as to be able to restore the pride of the State as the intellectual capital of the nation, stressing, "the wealth of the future does not lie in some natural resources buried underground, but in the mind of young learners, and it is our duty to unlock and unleash these potentials.

"The leading countries today are leading not because of their natural resources but because they have the best of brains. They have the mind and the right attitude. Since the resources that we have do not match the resources that we need, we must take more steps to get to where we desire. We must think out of the box. Oyo ETF is therefore a crucial step in restoring the legacy of the great Chief Obafemi Awolowo who laid example to follow."

Ajimobi appreciated the efforts of the State House of Assembly and the board of Oyo State Education Trust Fund, led by Chief (Dr) Mrs Onikepo Akande for making the dream of floating a fund that would change the face of education in the State.

He hailed the contribution of stakeholders towards the policy change and the consequence which led to the State having the best performance of students in 2017 West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) in the last eighteen years, adding "the resultant effect of our policy change is the brilliant and upward performance of our students which has led Oyo State having the best result since 18years ago."

In his remarks, Oba Rilwan Akinolu of Lagos said that all hands must be on deck to restore the glory of education in the country, noting the ETF would bring back the fortune of education in Oyo State.

Oba Akinolu said, “I am very happy to be here. I was given good education here in Ibadan at Sabo Memorial School. I visited the school on Monday and the state I met the school is not encouraging. So, with this gesture by the state government, education will be restored in the state. I will contribute to this noble objective and will continue to support the ETF.”

Oba Akinolu saluted the radical policies embraced by the Ajimobi’s government, saying it was tantamount to the efforts of successive governments in Lagos State that were pioneered by Senator Bola Tinubu.

The Chairman of ETF, (Dr) Mrs Onikepo Akande in her speech assured that the outcome of the Trust Fund would usher in a new dawn for education in the State, lamenting the poor state of educational facilities and personnel in the State.

She said "Education is very critical to the progress of any nation. In the past, education was taken with a high degree of seriousness to the extent that some facilities had to sacrifice one thing or the other to educate their children. "It is however a sad development to note that the state of education in this same part of the country has become so poor that we cannot be seen to be setting any pace in education as it used to be in the past.

"It is in view of the need to resuscitate the lost glory and the improvement of the quality of education in the State that Governor Ajimobi initiated the idea of the fund and we promise to be prudent with the funds,” she added.

3SC Reacts On Late Izu's Salary.

The 3SC Football Club of Ibadan has reacted to a letter written to Oyo State Government by one Mr. Reuben Izu on behalf of the family, appealing for the payment of salaries and allowances owing the club's late player, Izu Joseph. Management of the club in a press statement issued, signed and made available to the press by its Media Officer, Mr Jubril Arowolo stated that: 

Okorocha, T.Y. Danjuma, Dangote, Subomi Balogun, Otedola & Co Set For Oyo ETF.

Okorocha, T.Y. Danjuma, Dangote, Subomi Balogun, Otedola, others for Oyo ETF launch Tuesday

The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the Chairman TY Foundation Nigeria, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), the Chairman, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Founder, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun, an Ibadan based industrialist, Chief Kola Daisi and Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa are among scores of personalities expected at the launch of Oyo State Education Trust Fund (ETF) to be hosted by Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Tuesday.

The Chairman of Oyo State ETF, Chief (Dr) Nike Akande disclosed this on Sunday in Ibadan, adding that the Founder and Chairman, Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, Chairman, Forte Oil, Mr. Femi Otedola, Publisher Guardian Newspaper, Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru and Chairman, HEIR Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu are among the guests to be joined by traditional rulers, educationists, philanthropists, Captains of industries as well as corporate organisations to lend their support to improve the standard of education at all levels in the state.

Chief Akande, a two time Minister, noted that the success being recorded by the School Governing Boards (SGB) and Oyo State Model Education System Interventions (OYOMESI) will be complemented by the EFT through collective financing of educational activities in the state, stressing, “funds raised by ETF will be rolled back to different areas of educational needs and activities in schools across all levels in the state. Some of these include construction and renovation of physical facilities.

“The funds will also be used to provide Information and Communication Technology, Standard Science Equipment, Teaching and Learning Materials, Students and Teachers’ set of furniture, sporting equipment, capacity building for teachers and students among others,” Chief Akande said.

She further stated that the event, which will hold at International Conference Centre (ICC) University of Ibadan by 10am, will also have members of Ibadan Elders Forum in attendance, promising that the funds realized will be judiciously and prudently managed by ETF board.

Chief Akande said, “we are hopeful and we believe that we will receive necessary support that will encourage our drive to improve the standard of education in the state. We thank our various SGBs, Old students Associations and Philanthropists for their support towards reviving the standard of education in the state. Their efforts are already yielding results but we need extra hands to get to the level we are targeting.

“Oyo State is seen as the cradle of education in Nigeria and we want to justify that accolade with improved results, basic infrastructure and manpower development among others. We are being motivated by the interest shown by our guests for the ETF. Some individuals are already contributing their quota and we call on all other well-meaning Nigerians to support the Oyo State ETF,” Chief Akande pointed out. 

Breaking!!! AMCON Takes Over Ibadan Popular Hotel, D'Rovans.

As you read this the popular Wallan Hotel formerly known as D'Rovans on Ring Road Ibadan has been put under locks by Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). 

Details later...

PaddyPaddybet Takes Over Nigeria's Sports Betting Industry... How To Play On The Platform Without Stress.

Playing sports betting is not a bad or thrifty thing; but it is only who indulge in it greedily that get caught up in its ugly web, especially via the online.

From time immemorial, the sporting betting game has been a universal game, but the positive dimension it is talking in Nigeria and its neighbouring countries is indeed heartwarming.

This is because of its relative advantage over the age long betting game called pools staking. A fast growing company that is making a very genuine tidal wave and corresponding benefits for stakers and players is PaddyPaddybet. It is perhaps the latest wave-making one among the lot and is giving others before it a run for their money. 

Today, one cannot visit anywhere without getting in contact with the rave of the moment PaddyPaddybet outlet where young and old are trying their luck; especially online. The company, to boot, has even added a boost to the unemployment menace in the country, as it is daily providing steady and gainful employment for staff and agents. 

This has become inevitable because online betting has rapidly become a fad among the Nigerian youth and the birthing of this norm could easily be attributed to the enticing offers that almost numb the sense of loss. However, for the uninitiated whose curiosity would like an insight into the world of betting, PaddyPaddybet is one unique brand that doesn’t beat about the bush about its bonanza packages.

aking its entry early 2016, but rolled out fully its operation early 2017, PaddyPaddybet has risen to be at the top of the pack and is not ready to leave the stage for its competitors, not with many of its plum odds and benefits. It can be played anywhere in the world, including its original base, Nigeria, where its tentacles are spread like an octopus. It also has legal and state recognition status in all states across Nigeria where sport betting is allowed. Innovatively, PaddyPaddybet has towered in gaining relevance and reliability by taking advantage of European infrastructures; with services that offer sports, horse, and virtual bet.

How to become a PaddyPaddybet member

It is the policy of PaddyPaddybet to welcome all new members with enticing and irresistible offers. All initial deposits are increased by 100%; for example, if you sign up and make a deposit of N1,000, PaddyPaddybet will automatically give you an extra N1,000 on top of that for a total bankroll of N2,000.

But to become a member, just simply visit PaddyPaddybet.com and follow the direction. PaddyPaddybet.com is reputed to give in-depth coverage of the sport bets available on the winners of matches, handicap betting options, correct score bets, over/under point totals, winning margins, combination bets and much more. And with the game of football being the uncontested favorite of the crowd, PaddyPaddybet offers each football lover extensive options of football leagues around the world, like top leagues from Europe, Asia, America and Africa.

There is also PaddyPaddybet live betting, which allows one to bet on matches in real time as they happen. You can watch the game on TV or via your mobile phone and then place short-term bets on various things happening during the game. One can as well place bets throughout the match as each side scores goals, blocks shots and so on all in real time.

APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Loses Son.

Death has been announced of the All Progressives Congress Leader, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu's son, Jide. Though details of death couldn't be ascertained as at time of filing this report.

But confirming the story, Otunba Henry Oladele Ajomale the State Chairman of APC, in a release to members stated that, "It’s with regrets that I inform you of the demise of Mr. Jide Tinubu, the Son of Our dear and esteemed Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Please commiserate with him," the letter reads. 

PaddyPaddybet Hits Other Major Nigerian Cities.

As the betting world continues to make Nigerians richer through their transparent involvement in genuine sports betting, fledgling Paddypaddybet.com, an upscale betting game company, after kicking off spectacularly in the ancient city of Ibadan, has now spread momentarily to other major cities of the country like Ilorin, Osogbo, Asaba and Lagos, with further plans to spread to other cities in the nearest future.Following this novel move, the company now needs more agents in all these cities to further consolidate their firm grip and existence in the fast-growing and rewarding industry, ditto the agents that will come on board to join the fray. In the same vein, the interim General Manager of Padddypaddybet, Alexander Ezekiel, said emphatically that one of the most encouraging aspects of paddypaddybet.com is that, unlike other betting companies, ”we give 50% on profit and empower our agents to make our them happy, as an agent, if you bring in an impressive amount of money in your first three months, you stand a chance of winning additional mouthwatering prizes.’

The fast-improving company that recently unveiled a Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao, as its Face and Brand Ambassador, has added another prominent showbiz personality, Fuji maestro, Taiye Currency, to its ambassadorial list, just as more entertainment industry players are in the pipeline to join his exclusive list of Paddypaddybet ambassadors. The prospective agents can get in touch with the company through its website, http://Paddypaddybet.com, for more details.