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Ibadan Cultural Festival 2023 Week Pre-activities; Committee Decorates Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga As Grand Omoluabi of Ibadanland

The 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week Committee under the Chairmanship of Engr. Sunday Gbenjo on Tuesday, 27th December 2022 decorated the President-General Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga as the Grand Omoluabi of Ibadan.

According to Engr. Sunday Gbenjo the decoration is part of the pre-activities of 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival which will be commence on the 17th of March 2023 to 25th of March 2023.

In his remark, the Chairman stated that the decoration and award is in recognition of his contribution to the development of Ibadanland as other prominent Ibadan sons and daughters who has and currently contributing to the development of Ibadanland has been identified and will be decorated by the Planning Committee before the official commencement of the Ibadan Week in March, which is also one of the ways by which the committee generates funds internally before seeking for other sponsors.

Furthermore, the Chairman stated that they decided to commence this year’s pre-activities by honoring the first indigene of Ibadanland and also seek for his prayer as they commence work.

Decorating the awardee was the President of Egbe Omo-Ajorosun Club, Chief Abiola Ali, he congratulated Chief Oluyemisi Adeaga and described him as a role model who has always put Ibadan first. He also commended Engr. Sunday Gbenjo for the exemplary leadership he’s giving the committee and encouraged him to continue in his good conduct.

Present at the presentation includes the wife of the awardee, Princess Oluyemisi Adeaga, President Omo Egbe Ajorosun Club, Chief Abiola Ali, executive and members of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Secretary of 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week Committee, Vice Chairman of 2023 Ibadan Cultural Week, Chief Mrs Simiat Larodo, Chief Adeola Oloko, members of the 2023 Cultural Week and well wishers.

Reacting to the award, the Grand Omoluabi of Ibadanland, Chief Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga appreciated the committee and prayed that their work will be successful.
Speaking futher, Chief Oluyemisi Adeaga stated that his journey so far as the President- General has been the grace and devine wisdom of the Almighty God.
He thereafter reiterated his commitment towards the growth of Ibadanland and said that he’s trying all possible best to ensure that the new Ibadan Palace is completed before the completion of his first term and stated that all things been equally, if given a second chance, he will ensure the palace is completed.

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XMAS: REFLECT ON THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST, ALESHINLOYE URGES CHRISTIANS

As Christians in Nigeria join other faithful across the world to celebrate Christmas today,the Accord Candidate for the House of Representatives Oluyole Federal Constituency,Prince Aleshinloye has called on all to reflect on the lessons of the birth of Jesus Christ in this period.

In a statement signed through his media office, Prince Aleshinloye urged Christians to pray for peace, love and unity in the country and total reconciliation with God and man as they are about to enter the new year.

The Ex ALGON Chairman also noted that the best way to celebrate Christ is to show love and to give like Christ did.

“I congratulate all Christians for witnessing yet another Christmas season. I advise all the faithful to use the festive period for sober reflections and total spiritual renewal and devotion towards living in peace and harmony with adherents of other religions.

“The birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas, should be used to reconcile ourselves with God, promote peace, show love and unity, including the display of the spirit of tolerance in the accomplishment of our vision of building a better nation . I wish to admonish all Christians to emulate Jesus Christ in words and deeds, imbibe the core lessons of freedom, love, tolerance, sacrifice, generosity and peaceful co-existence, which Christ stands for.”

He further stated that Christians should use the occasion to exhibit Godly virtues and render humanitarian services to mankind for the betterment of the nation and the sustenance of peace.

He also urged the people of Oluyole Federal Constituency to elect him to the house of representatives, promising to bring more dividends of democracy to the constituency.

“This is beyond a personal ambition but another clarion call to duty to serve my people, to serve you and give practical expression to our collective aspiration for good governance through quality representation.

“You know me much and I know you very well. You know my capacity to serve with passion and deliver the goods. I know your capability to provide quality followership, guidance and grassroots leadership”. Aleshinloye said

While congratulating the good people of Oyo State and Nigerians on the Christmas and new year celebration, Aleshinloye urged them to deepen their love for Christ who gave his own life to redeem us from death.

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Osun West; Dr. Akogun ‘Lere Kamorudeen Oyewumi, The Man Whose The Cap Fit Should Wear It

The debate on who should represent the good people of Osun West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, 10th Assembly has been put to rest the moment Dr. Akogun ‘Lere Kamorudeen Oyewumi hoisted the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) flag of the Senatorial District.

It should be put on record that being a former Council Chairman of Irewole Local Government, his contribution to the development of the council remains unbeatable till today.
He is the brain behind light up Irewole, and was responsible for why many houses today in the city have electricity, through distribution of Transformers to all the nook and cranny in Ikire, which are still in good use till today.

Dr. Lere Oyewumi is also a one time Chairman of National Population Commission, during his time in Office, he facilitated employment for young people both in Federal Parastatals and State Agencies.
The mass entry of Irewole indigenes into Immigration, Custom and Federal Characters can be traced to him.

Having said all these, if given the chance to represent us at a National level, we have no doubt that he will do more than what he has done while holding previous offices.

A vote for Chief Lere Oyewumi is a vote for development, employment opportunities, youth engagement, access to affordable health care both by the young and aged among others.

Come February 25th next year, let’s come out enmass to support the man of the people.

Idagbasoke Osun West, loje wa logun.

AKOGUN DEE! IRORUN DEE!

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Hon Adewobi Samuel Babatunde ( ONALAH)

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Makinde Appoints Surv. Ajibola Sikiru Adetona as Rector, The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic

The Oyo State Government through the Secretary to the State Government has announced the appointment of Surveyor Dr. Ajibola Sikiru Adetona as the new Rector of The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic.

According to the letter dated December 16th and made available to Oduduwanews, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun stated that the appointment was approved by Engr. Oluseyi Makinde and he’s to serve a term of five years.

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OWU PEOPLE CONVENTION 2022: HOST COMMUNITY WINS FOOTBALL MATCH, ELECTS NEW EXCOS

Prince Adebola Adeleke- Olugbode

The National Convention of Royal Union of Owu People held on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th of December 2022 at Owu Telemu and ended with a glamour.

According to the current youth leader of RUOP, Hon. Prince Adebola Adeleke- Olugbode, the event started on Friday with a Jumat prayer at Telemu.


On Saturday, there was a friendly match between RUOP Youth vs Host Community (Owu Telemu) which ended with a draw as the host community won the competition with a penalty.

According to Prince Adebola Adeleke-Olugbode, the Royal Union of Owu People covers the world of southwest, including Kwara with over 50 kings in the whole of southwestern states.

Dignitaries all over the world were presents on Saturday, 10th of December 2022 to witness the celebration, out of which include; His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, Former President of Nigeria, including other industrious sons and daughters of Owu descendants.

Also, at the event, the leadership of the youth wing under Akeem Yusuf Olanrewaju was dissolved as new excos were sworn in and presented Certificates.

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ALESHINLOYE MOURNS ACCORD CANDIDATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ATISBO,SAKI WEST &SAKI EAST FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY, JACOB OGUNMOLA

Accord Candidate,House of Representatives Oluyole Federal Constituency, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye MDII on Monday in Ibadan condoled with the family of Hon Jacob Ogunmola, a former caretaker chairman, Atisbo local government.

Ogunmola, candidate of the Accord Atisbo, Saki East and Saki West Federal Constituency for the 2023 general elections died on Sunday night following a minor complaint of chest pain.

In a statement signed through his media office, Prince Aleshinloye said the death came as a rude shock and the reality of the incident was too difficult to accept.

Aleshinloye described the deceased as a “kind and insightful politician who placed the interests of the people he represented above his own.

“Like every mortal, ‘Expensive’ is gone in fulfilment of the mankind’s inescapable debt. It is painful that such a bright star is gone too soon. For our dear party and state at large, this is a big blow dealt by the ugly sting of death. It is a devastating tragedy.”

“He will always be remembered for his acute understanding of grassroots political mobilisation.’’

The ex-algon Chairman prayed for the repose of Ogunmola’s soul and the fortitude for the family, political associates, the Accord party and people of Oke-Ogun to bear the loss.

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Building collapse: Lagos to investigate agencies over corruption

The Lagos State Government has said it is investigating alleged corrupt practices by some operatives of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, and the Lagos State Building Control Agency.


According to a statement by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, in Alausa on Friday disclosed that the move became imperative sequel to the allegation of malfeasance against LASPPPA and LASBCA staff in an investigative media report.
According to the commissioner, the government was not oblivious of the fact that while majority of staff act to uphold professionalism and good ethics, there might be a few others who compromise their position and connive with others to denigrate the system, adding that observers would do well to come up with names of perpetrators as against making them anonymous to aid investigation.


He said, “The two agencies, which have been doing their best to sanitise the Lagos building environment, have been mandated to fish out the bad eggs within their fold who have been complicit in illegal building construction, such erring officers would be made to face punitive actions in line with the public service rule.”
Bamgbose-Martins urged members of the public to embrace the ethos of building right and shun the temptation of making recourse to underhand practices as physical planning regulations remained the hope of the Lagos megacity faced with strong population and land use pressures.


Whilst not ruling out the possibility of impersonation in the matter, he urged the public to be weary of touts who sometimes parade themselves as officers, adding that the government had made it mandatory for all members of staff to conspicuously wear their identity cards for easy identification.
Recalling some of the many steps taken by the state government to ease planning permit approval processes and enhance monitoring of the building environment, he said that the government had increased the number of LASPPPA and LASBCA district offices, devolved approval powers to the district level and embarked on the adoption of e-planning permit and automation of processes of the ministry and its agencies to eradicate delays and remove undue interference in the approval process.


He added, “The administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the state, in line with its T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of making Lagos a 21st century economy, has prioritised citizens participation through massive sensitisation and the establishment of the Lagos State Physical Planning and Building Control Appeals Committee to hear petitions from members of the public on physical planning and building control infractions.
“Other measures are the promotion of whistle blowing policy, which allows Lagosians to report observed misdemeanors through various platforms including the state toll-free lines, 112 and 767 as well as the Lagos MPP&UD mobile app on Goggle Play and Apple Store.”
The physical planning commissioner assured Lagosians of the unwavering commitment of the Sanwo-Olu administration to livable, organised and sustainable building environment through seamless and effective regulatory procedures as demanded by the smart city drive of the administration.

Source: Punch News Paper.

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100 Women Lobby Group, Government, Others Charges Women on Active Participation in Politics

In a town hall meeting held on Wednesday, 23rd November, 2022 organized by 100 women lobby group in partnership with other advocacy groups, women were charged to actively participate in the coming election and beyond.

The even took place at the NUJ Hall, Iyaganku Ibadan where the Guest Speaker, Dr Samuel Odobo, a Peace and Security Consultant, advised women to see that both genders have equal stake in the nation’s project.

Odobo said that women have the capabilities to inspire better development, if given chance in political process due to their gifts, natural and traditional roles as mothers or care givers in the society.

“Studies have shown that women have capacity to form alliance and corporations across party lines, which would translate to strong political system needed in Nigeria,” he said.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion in Oyo State, Mrs Kafilat Olayiwola, represented by Mrs Ibironke also called on women to actively participate in the 2023 general election.

Olayiwola said that active participation of women in politics and policy making would lead to a peaceful and egalitarian society.

She said that there was need to educate women at the rural areas on importance of having women in politics.

Furthermore, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Williams Adebowale, represented by CSP Uduak Edet, said that police in the state have itemised possible areas of challenges during the forthcoming elections, adding that they were currently being addressed.

Adebowale said that the state command had also embarked on training and retraining of its officers on the need for free and fair elections.

Commenting, Mr Michael Adetayo, the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), said that the state command was collaborating with other sister security agencies in the state to ensure credible elections.

Also, Mrs Catherine Ogwu, the Gender Desk Officer, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, said that her commission recognised the role of women in election process, saying that it led to creation of gender desk in the commission.

Ogwu expressed the readiness of INEC to conduct acceptable elections for Nigerians in 2023.

Earlier, the state Coordinator of, the group, Mrs Ijeoma Ladele, urged the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Faith Based Organisation (FBOs), Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) and other stakeholders at the meeting to extend the sensitisation to women at the grassroots.

Ladele said that this would raise the consciousness of women at the grassroots and local communities, markets and other small groups on importance of women’s participation in politics.

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BIRTHDAY WISHES: Lanre Sarumi Celebrates Ashipa, Prays For Many More Years in Good Health

The PDP House of Representatives candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon Lanre Sarumi has lauded sagacity, experience and leadership qualities of Chief Ismaila Ashipa as the elder statesman celebrates yet another birthday.

Sarumi, while praising the elder statesman, describes him as a political leader with a difference, stressing that Chief Ashipa is a blessing to Ibadan North Federal Constituency and Oyo State in general.

He called on youths to learn patience, dedication, commitment, determination and intelligence from the PDP chieftain.

The PDP House of Representatives candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency pray that God should grant the elder statesman many more years in good health and more wisdom.

Sarumi says Chief Ashipa is no doubt a political think-tank that should be regularly tapped from, urging younger generations to never get tired drinking from the well of wisdom of the man with a large heart.

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I Assure You Of Quality Legislative Representation – Aleshinloye Tells People of Oluyole Federal Constituency

Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, House of Representatives candidate of the Accord Party Oluyole Federal Constituency, has said he will prioritise the welfare of the people of his constituency if elected to represent them at the green chamber, urging the electorate to vote for him.

The former Algon chairman in the state, Aleshinloye said this during the commemoration of Shoe Makers Day, organised by the shoe makers association at top one garden, Ibadan on Wednesday.

He said the shoemakers association is part of his programmes in terms of genuine empowerment and would pursue legislation aimed at promoting the well-being and welfare of the artisans.

“In all modesty, I have assured you all of a new dawn in the history of legislative representation in Oluyole Federal Constituency . I have equally, promised to represent the people of Oluyole Federal Constituency with commitment, integrity and passion, leveraging on all the political and social capital I have acquired over three decades as a social activist , media practioneer, local government and Algon chairman respectively most importantly as a proud son of Oluyole ; who grew up in ibadan; attended public school in Oyo State; and has lived and worked continuously in Oluyole Federal Constituency for the past three and a half decades.

“I will continue to empower Oluyole youths, women, elders and carry out human capital and infrastructure development in Oluyole communities. I have done this before as a local government chairman and will sustain and enhance such pro-people programmes.
I will put my constituency as priority in the legislative chambers by sponsoring several bills for the interest of Oluyole federal constituency and Nigerians at large in the House,if elected”

Aleshinloye added: “I will consider it as the greatest honour of my life if you, my people in Oluyole Federal Constituency, find me worthy to represent you at the house of representatives on the platform of ACCORD party . I, therefore, urge you all to turn out in large numbers to elect me as the next member, house of representatives for Oluyole Federal Constituency”.

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