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Prince Goke Olateru-Olagbegi, son of late Oba Olateru-Olagbegi, the former Olowo of Owo in Ondo state, says his father was a trail blazer when he was alive. The Owo Prince stated this in a heartfelt tribute marking the twenty-five years remembrance of the late colorful traditional ruler. Goke, in the tribute tittle “twenty-five years of the passing of “The Solomon of our time”, described the late Olowo as a man like no other. In his words “Alaye, It’s been twenty five years that you left us. A man like no other, A trail blazer, an high achiever, education lover, philanthropist, an avid reader, a great ruler. Kabiyesi, I heard it was an unforgettable day in Owo the day you breathed your last. There was severe lightning and thunder that had never happened in that magnitude ever in Owo history. The heaven welcomed you and your arrival was announced and pronounced. Kabiyesi you ruled Owo and heralded unsurpassed development to the town. You were the last President of the Western State Hous

Hon. Yusuf Oladeni Adebisi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly , has announced the appointment of Remi Oginni as Special Adviser on Sports and Entertainment. The appointment according to the young honourable, who is also the Chairman House Committee on Youth and Sports, was as result of Oginni's contributions to the sectors in the past years. Adebisi, in a letter dated 19th October, 2023, said he is of strong convictions that the appointment will avail Oginni an opportunity to exercise his intellectual and professionalism in his new office. "I am pleased to offer you an appointment as a Special Adviser on Sports and Entertainment due to your contribution to these sectors in the past few years. In addition as the Chairman House committee on Youth and Sports and Deputy Chief Whip of Oyo State House of Assembly, appointing you to this office we believe shall be of great privilege to exercise your intellectual and professionalism to the benefit of the offic

Nigerians are now paying more to travel by air, with average ticket costs having increased by 34.06% over the previous 12 months. According to the most recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), commuter bus tickets increased by 11.66% over the same time period, from N55,906.86 in May 2022 to N74,948.78 in May 2023. NBS said that its data on transportation includes bus trips within cities for a fixed price per drop, bus trips between cities for a fixed price per person, air fares for single trips on certain routes, motorcycle trips for a fixed price per drop, and canal passenger transit. They added: "The average fare paid by commuters for bus journeys within the city per drop increased by 0.23% in May 2023 when N649.59 was recorded relative to N648.12 in April 2023. On a year-on- year basis, the average fare paid rose by 11.66% from N581.79 in May 2022. "In another category, the average fare paid by commuters for bus journey intercity per drop in May 2023 was

The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday used its Falcon Eye, a cutting-edge maritime awareness domain facility technology, to recover over 200 packages of marijuana totaling 10,000 kilograms from the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. Kolawole Oguntuga, commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship NNS, BEECROFT, revealed this information during a news conference in Apapa. Oguntunga claimed that the timely interception by Nigerian Navy personnel occurred on July 3 in the early morning hours close to the Ibeju Lekki axis of the state. He saide: "On this day, the falcon eye was able to detect the activity of criminals transferring bags of canabis from boats to land. "As soon as we realized it, patrol teams both on water and land swiftly swung into action to ensure that the criminals did not escape. "On sighting our men, they fled and we were able to confiscate the consignment and we recovered over 200 bags. "Each bags weighs about 50kg so we are talking about 10,000 kg of these drugs."

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has concluded its investigations on the case of Anambra State student, Mmesoma Ejikeme, who was accused of fraudulently inflating her 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result. This was disclosed by the board's Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede who made the disclosure on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. "The truth is that JAMB has concluded its investigation on Mmesoma's score falsification matter; she was not the only one caught, just that others have chosen not to go out. "Presently, there is an industry faking results, and unfortunately, they cannot penetrate the JAMB system. The reason is that the system is foolproof and we will prove it at any time. "It is unfortunate that parents and some of the candidates who are being fooled are not aware that they have only been fooled. "There is internal evidence to show that the change in Mmesoma's scores was done with her collaboration. There are certain

Hon. Wale Ajani has described his stint as former Director-General of the Oyo State Liaison Office in Abuja and Lagos as a relearning period for him. Saying that he wouldn't have joined any government that is not performing. But for Governor Seyi Makinde's excellent performance, that himself and some others were encouraged to work with him. "It is the basis for me to join and contribute my own little quota", Wale Ajani said. Ajani, a qualified Engineer and a Lawyer, disclosed this much over the weekend during an interactive session with the South West Guild Of Online Publishers (SWEGOP) in Ibadan. When asked about his experience working with Gov Makinde as Liaison Officer, Hon. Wale Ajani has this to say: "For me, exactly June last year, I was appointed by His Excellency Gov Seyi Makinde to serve under his administration and by extension work for Oyo State Government. Let me say this unequivocally that Number one thing is that I wouldn't have joined any gover

Despite being out of office, the Ayedero of Yorubaland, Honourable (Dr.) Shina Abiola Peller, on Tuesday distributed rams worth millions of naira to constituents across Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency and by extension, Oyo North Senatorial District. Honourable Peller, who represented Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency at the ninth House of Representatives, personally supervised the distribution of the rams to make 2023 Ileya celebration worthwhile and enjoyable for his people, particularly Muslims who cannot afford buying rams. Also distributed were bags of rice and other important items that are needed to ensure that the celebration is well enjoyed by the Muslim faithful in his federal constituency and Oyo North Senatorial District.  Over two thousand families who benefited from this humanitarian gesture of the Oke Ogun-born businessman cum politician, will be having a fun-filled Salah celebration with their family members, close associates and f

A renowned Nigerian Professor of communication, Lai Oso, is dead. Oso died in a motor accident in Ijebu axis of Ore-Sagamu expressway on Saturday evening. The sad incident was said to have occured while the deceased was returning from Delta State University (DELSU). Where he was an external examiner at the department of Mass communication. "His SUV has reached Ijebu axis on the expressway before the car plunged  into a river,” a source revealed. Oso, in his lifetime, was a good man, a father and lecturer to many communication scholars and journalists across the world.  He was one of the pillars of communication at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), and a former Dean of School of Communication, Lagos State University (LASU).

The world is in a mourning mood. After a fruitless five-day search for a missing deep-sea submersible vessel with five passengers on board, its wreckage was eventually found last Thursday. The five occupants on board were killed in the process. The search had been spearheaded by a robotic diving vehicle deployed from a Canadian ship. The five were on a voyage to see the century-old wreckage of the famous Titanic by the time this catastrophic implosion occurred. The robotic vehicle had found the debris of the submersible Titan on the seabed, “some 1,600 feet (488 meters) from the bow of the Titanic,” reported Reuters. Named the Titan and operated by OceanGate Expeditions, a U.S.-based company, its passengers included the company's founder and chief executive officer, Stockton Rush who also doubled as pilot of the Titan; British billionaire and explorer, Hamish Harding; Pakistani-born businessman, Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son, Suleman, as well as French oceanographer and f

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on the European Union to assist Nigeria and Africa in strengthening security and economic development to alleviate poverty in the continent. A statement by the Director of Communication, Abiodun Oladunjoye, indicated that the President made the during during a telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, Mr. Charles Michel. The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. According to President Tinubu, Nigeria and the whole of Africa would require the help and partnership of her friends and development partners like the EU to address the excruciating poverty in the continent. While requesting the EU to look at specific areas of security challenge like the Lake Chad and coastal areas, the Nigerian leader promised to remain in contact with the European Union and other member states. He said poverty and insecurity were priority areas for his administ

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on have arrested thirty-seven (37) suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State. The suspects are Ibrahim Adewale Adegoke, Echeta Chidi Oluwabe, Adeyinka Oladaide Monsuru, Adedeji Mojeed Adewusi, Uzuh Samuel Friday, Ibrahim Aliu Olaide, Babatunde Ayomide Yinus, Rahaman Idris, Adeniji Eniade Ebelizer, Segun Bamidele, Ifemade Haruna, Adeyinka Kola Michael, Adewusi  Taiwo Femi, Oyewo Ayomide Solomon, Adebayo Okikioluwa Adeoye, Abiodun Olamijulo Kayode, Collin Ayomide Oyelakin, Babatunde Oluwasegun and Mathew Emmanuel Ogina. Others include Echeta Chinedu Junior, Babatunde Abdulmajeed, Badejo Adefemi Emmanuel, Musa Ayinde Olorunisola, Olumoroti Ayobami Segun, Adebayo Isiaka Olajide, Omobolaji Abiola Quwam, Ademola Qodir Alabi, Akinbode Adedolapo Joshua, Evwiekpoamare Tivere Jackson, Oparinde Sheriff Funso, Olatunbosun Stephen, Samuel Ayodeji Mayokun, Wemimo Adebare Sodiq, Oluwole David Dare,

Oladipupo Adebutu, a Peoples Democratic Party candidate for governor in Ogun State in the 2023 election, has been accused by the federal government of money laundering and vote-buying. Zenith Bank, its managing director, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, and the bank's head of card services, Celestina Appeal, were also sued by the government in front of the Federal High Court in Abeokuta for allegedly helping Adebutu conduct the claimed crime. Adebutu, according to a report by Punch Newspaper, was charged by the government with vote-buying during the state's March 18 governorship election on the charge sheet with the case number AB/10c/2023. Adebutu, who was the PDP governorship candidate, contested against incumbent Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress. Nine additional PDP members were named as co-defendants by the Attorney General of the Federation's office, which also brought the accusations against Adebutu. They are Sanni Adejoke, Ogunbona Hammed, Tiamiyu Waliu, and

The Nigerian senate Tuesday approved speedily a request from President Bola Tinubu to appoint 20 special advisers, Tinubu’s request was read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Tuesday, according to the Cable. The president did not list the names of the prospective special advisers. After the letter was read, the upper legislative chamber gave speedy approval to the request. The senate president said it is of “utmost urgency” that the president has a team to work with. “Because there is no name for special advisers we will just approve it from here,” Lawan said. “We feel that that this is something of utmost urgency.” The development came days after Tinubu announced the appointment of Femi Gbajabiamila, the outgoing speaker of the house of representatives, as his chief of staff. George Akume, former minister of special duties, was named the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF). Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former deputy governor

Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole, a professor of social and environmental forestry at the University of Ibadan, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Ibadan, the capital of the Oyo state. Optimaltimesng reports that Ajewole allegedly died last night while on his way home. The victim was killed at his home in Ibadan, according to a lecturer from the institution who confirmed the occurrence. Adewale Osifeso, the PPRO for the Oyo State Police, commented on the incident and said: "The matter is under investigation. Please submit updates in accordance with that.

Pastor J.O. Oludare, the founder of the Trumpeters Church in Nigeria, is dead. On Monday, June 5, 2023, a sizable congregation gathering in his church near the Ilesa-Akure expressway, Ilesa, was informed of his passing. The late man of God began the mission over twenty years ago ago and attracted over 100,000 followers. It was reported that he passed away after a brief illness. Oludare, in his lifetime, was well-known for his anti-tithe collection teachings. His passing has been described by many as a tremendous loss for Nigeria and Ijesa region. Credit: papermacheonline

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their Wednesday scheduled nationwide strike. The decision was arrived at after a meeting between federal government and organized labor officials on Monday night at the presidential villa to discuss the withdrawal of fuel subsidies. The National Industrial Court prevented Organized Labor from going on any kind of strike earlier on Monday. Justice O.Y. Anuwe made a decision based on an exparte application submitted to the court, preventing the defendants (the TUC and the NLC) from going on the scheduled nationwide strike on Wednesday while the motion of notice dated June 5, 2023 is heard and decided. The originating proceedings, the motion on notice, and the court order must all be served on the defendants right away, the judge further directed. On Monday, June 19, officials of the federal government and organized labor are scheduled to restart their discussions.

S egun Sowumi, a former governorship aspirant of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state and other party loyalists were reportedly beaten by thugs on Monday. The sad incident occured at the election tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, the state's capital. The tribunal is sitting to hear the petition filed by Ladi Adebutu against Governor Dapo Abiodun in the last gubernatorial elections. Some of the thugs believed to be loyalists of the APC descended on the PDP supporters with canes and singled out Segun Showunmi whom they beat to stupor before the intervention of some security operatives. An eye witness present at the tribunal confirmed Sowunmi escaped by the whiskers. Adebutu’s lead counsel, Chris Uche complained to the tribunal how PDP members were attacked at the entrance and prevented from observing the session.  

The Kwara state government has taken temporary measure to ease the burden of public workers in the State following the astronomical hike in transport fare. A statement by CPS to the governor, Murtala Atoyebi, indicated that the announcement was made on Monday the state's Head of Service, Mrs Susan Modupe Oluwole. Saying that the state governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazak has directed that the work days be reduced from five days to three days per week for every worker. The measure was to relieve the state's workers of the hardship being experienced as a result of the fuel subsidy removal announced by the Federal Government, according to her. Mrs Oluwole directed all Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the State to immediately work out a format indicating the alternating work days for each worker under them. The Head of Service however, warned the workers not to abuse the magnanimity of the Governor, stressing that the regular monitoring of MDAs by her offi

Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo state, has lent his support to the reinstatement of Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin as Speaker of the state parliament. During the launching of an electrical project at Olorunda Ogunsola Idi-Obi and environs in the Ona-Ara local government area, Makinde dropped the hint and emphasized that individuals who performed well in his Omituntun 1.0 program should be given a chance in Omituntun 2.0. He said that since the people of Oyo State had also given his administration the chance for a second term in power, it was only reasonable to allow those who work well in teams another chance. The Speaker, who is in charge of the legislative branch of government, not only fulfilled his legal obligations to a high standard, but also contributed to political stability in the state, according to the Governor. However, he went on to say that although though he wasn't a member of the house of assembly and would back a democratic process to elect a Speaker, he still wanted Rt

Oyo state government has announced Alhaji Oluwatomiwa Omolewa, former Park Management System (PMS) Secretary, as the new Chairman. Alhaji Kasali Ajisafe Lawal aka Baba Bola is to serve as the secretary. The appointment, according to the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, is part of the reorganization of the PMS embarked upon by the state government. It would be recalled that the former chairman of PMS, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi aka Auxiliary was sacked on Monday by Governor Makinde. The embattled former chairman has since been declared wanted by the Oyo Police Command. This was after two of his properties were searched by the Police and a cache of ammunition, arms and local charms were recovered. 

America was a pitiable sight last Thursday. That great country was crouched on the bare floor. It fell like a huge hippopotamus. President Joe Biden’s legs were wrapped over each other like a malevolent viper that had just had its backbone yanked apart by an irreverent bullet. America looked helpless. The edges of Biden’s blue suit raised their hands up in surrender, leaving the world gaping through his now visible white singlet. The only thing on him that seemed unfazed by the fall was his blue fez cap. For the first time ever, cameras pierced through the underneath of Biden’s black shoes. Those shoes lay on their sides, even as a Biden security aide was pictured attempting to lift America up. Looking at the faces of the guests on the podium, you could see palpable shock and fright. America fell! Biden had tripped and fallen immediately after handing out the last diploma at a U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Colorado. After he fell, the president caught himself with his h