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Betrayers of APC now disappointed in Osun — Party’s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru

National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru yesterday took a swipe at those he described as betrayers of the party in the state.

Basiru who addressed his supporters in Yoruba language at Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo, Osun State during a reception held in his honour said that the betrayers of the party during last elections were disappointed over the recent appointment of caretaker committee of local government areas made by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

According to him, “I implore all of us to work assiduously for the party, God will reward everyone. Those that had benefited from the party and still betray us, we have handed over their matter to God. If you know you are tired of the party, leave but don’t stay and still work against it. Those that betrayed us are now disappointed over the appointment of a caretaker committee for local government areas. Don’t be deceived, this party is the main party that is development oriented.

“Less than one year, those that worked against the interests of Osogbo, are reaping the consequences. Those that they put in government, they are treating them like babies and they don’t know what is in government. They are making unnecessary appointments, they are mediocre.”

He lauded the Irepodun/Olorunda/Orolu/Osogbo Federal Constituency who organized the event in his honour for their support as he admonished party members to remain focused ahead of subsequent elections.

Earlier, Ondo State APC chairman who spoke on behalf of the South West APC chairmen, Engr. Ade Adetimeyin said, “all of us are physically present. We are here to celebrate with the National Secretary of our party. Like I said, he is a man that is full of pedigree. He has the capacity to lead this party, he is a man that everybody is proud of.”

Meanwhile, a leader of the APC in Ijeshaland, Chief Adewale Bamigbade, has warned the Osun State government not to distribute the fuel subsidy palliative to only members of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).

“The 3,000 bags of rice received from the Federal Government, there is an ongoing plan and plot to re-bag the same, tag it Imole De Rice. This is fraud. They want to distribute the rice to only members of PDP. This rice is meant for the entire residents of the state. The food palliative is for all Osun citizens not PDP members.”

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Popular veteran Broadcaster in Ondo State, Deacon Olalekan Olanrewaju is dead

Deacon Olanrewaju reportedly passed on Saturday evening during a church programme in Akure.

A member of the church who preferred anonymity confirmed the death of the popular broadcaster to Positive FM.

Deacon Olanrewaju was the pioneer anchor of the famous alternative dispute resolution programme “IJOKO OJOGBON” on Ondo State Owned television station, OSRC from where he got his appellation, “OLORI EBI”

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Isese Day 2023: Lagos Declares Monday Work Free For State Workers

To commemorate the year 2023 Isese Day, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Monday August 21st as Work Free Day for all Public Servants in the State.

The Isese Day, has been set aside in Lagos to celebrate the indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions as well as the preservation of the Yoruba heritage.

According to a circular issued by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, this Year’s Isese Day celebration will hold on Sunday, 20th August, 2023.

He stated further that the declaration of Work Free Day by Governor Sanwo-Olu is reaffirmation of his “commitment to continue to provide necessary support to traditional institutions in the State with a view to promoting our indigenous culture and tradition while preserving our heritage”.

The circular announced Tuesday, 22nd August at 8a.m. prompt as resumption of work for all State workers.

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Osun Govt Begins Recruitment Of Teachers

The Osun State Commissioner for Education , Dipo Eluwole has called on the one thousand five hundred teachers recruited by the immediate Governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola erased by the present Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke to apply afresh, also assuring Osun People of recruiting qualified teachers at all levels of education in Osun.

He stated that the process of recruiting teachers to all levels of education in Osun will not be taken with levity hands, added that only qualified applicants will be recruited saying it is easier for the government to train those in line of teaching than those that are not.

During a press conference held on Friday at the Ministry of Education in Abere, Osogbo, Eluwole expressed his concern over the drastic change in the education standard of Osun, stating that they are working towards repositioning it.

There is a drastic change in the education in Osun, we are working towards positioning it, may God help us.”

Also stating, Honourable Eluwole said that they are going to organize the state 2023 Educational Summit so as to discuss and address the factors affecting the Educational state in Osun saying that everything that will be discuss at the summit will be look into critically.

I want to tell you that those that were orderly employed by the last administration that were erase out when this administration took place they are going to apply afresh like others and I want to assure you that those that are qualified.

“Those that are teachers by discipline are the one that are going to be considered because when we say we are re – training the teachers, it is easier for the government to train those that have been in that line, only the expert are going to be taken for teaching in Osun.”

“I want to assure you that those that are going to be employed are going to be employed both at the Primary, Secondary and everything they are going to be qualified teachers, we are going to take it seriously.”

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Olubadan Suspends Ladoja Over Akinyele Land Dispute

The big hammer of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II, on Friday, fell on one of his Mogajis, Chief Olawale Oladoja, Mogaji Akinsola as he was suspended as Mogaji following his dastard activities in the Akinsola Village in Akinyele Local Government area of Oyo State.

The community came into limelight on Thursday following the clamping down on the residents of the community by the Mogaji Akinsola claiming that he had gotten court judgments to prove that the land upon which they built their houses was not legally sold to them.

It would be recalled that about 200 houses in the community under reference were on Wednesday put under lock and key and red- marked which he said was to prove his being in charge. The action threw the residents out of their houses, leading some of them to sleep in the open throughout the night following which they protested to the Olubadan Palace on Thursday.

The complaints and the public outcry that greeted the matter which trended on the internet led to the emergency meeting conveyed on Friday which had in attendance the Olubadan, some of the members of his Advisory Council, the representatives of Ibadan Mogajis led by Chief Asimiyu Adepoju Ariori, Mogaji Akinsola and the representatives of the residents and where the decision to suspend the Mogaji and other actions were taken.

Briefing the press after the meeting, the Personal Assistant (Media) to Olubadan, Oladele Ogunsola disclosed that three communities, Akinsola, Aponmode and Labinkulu were actually affected by the action with the other two communities as represented by Baale Aponmode, Dauda Bolarinwa Aponmode and Morufu Raufu relaying how they were recruited by Mogaji Akinsola to join him in reclaiming the land from the landlords and how they turned him down.

In his presentation, Mogaji Akinsola told the monarch and his members of Advisory Council that he made several attempts to resolve the matter before he decided to take action. He disclosed that the matter was also reported to the palace and moves were being made to intervene but didn’t wait for the conclusion of the palace intervention before he approached the security agents for the execution of the court judgment that gave his family the right of ownership of the disputed land.

The Ashipa Olubadan, Oba Biodun Kola-Daisi who read the riot act on behalf of the Olubadan Advisory Council said “several facts were established here today and they pointed to the fact that Mogaji Akinsola didn’t follow the code of conduct usually handed down to both Mogajis and Baales when being appointed.

“In this instance, the case was already in the Palace, but, did you inform the palace before the police was invited? Your action inconvenient, embarrassed the Olubadan stool and the Ibadanland. You crossed the line and the Council has decided that you be suspended as Mogaji, you are ordered to tender public apology to the people inconvenienced.

“You defied Olubadan, took laws into your hands by going ahead to take such drastic decision. This will serve as deterrents to others who fail to appreciate and recognize the responsibility their position as either Baale or Mogaji entails. Your suspension will last for as long as it takes to resolve the problem you have created”, Ashipa Olubadan added.

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Lagos Businesswoman Rescued While Attempting To Jump Into Lagoon

A popular Lagos socialite and owner of HouseofphreedaSPA was rescued on Thursday rescued while attempting to commit suicide at the 3rd mainland bridge

The woman parked her Lexus Jeep on the bridge and was on the verge of jumping into the Lagoon when motorists and cyclists rescued her amid sobbing and struggling

ODUDUWA News could not ascertain her reason for the suicide mission

Her action was captured on a trending video circulating on social media

The lagoon has become an attractive point for people who want to commit suicide in recent

Last week a man jumped into the Lekki bridge end of the Lagoon

His body was recovered few days later.

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Isese Day: Traditional Worshipers Celebrate, Commend Makinde’s Penchant For Religious Harmony

Members of Traditional Religion Worshippers Association (TRWA), Oyo State have commended the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde over what they termed his penchant for religious harmony and support for religious freedom.

This is as the administration, through the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, announced on Friday that every 20th of August will be dedicated to the celebration of Isese Festival while Monday 21st was declared for as holiday for workers in the State.

In a Press statement made available to newsmen at Ibadan and signed by the Secretary of Heads of Traditional Religion in Oyo State, Mogaji Dr. Fakayode Fayemi Fatunde, Araba of Ibadan, Chief Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola and Aare Isese Foundation, Baale Omikunmi Egbelade respectively, the body saluted the strong will of the Governor to institute sense of equality among religions and adherents in the State.

They called on traditional religion believers to see the Isese Day celebration as an avenue to get closer to their creator and pray for humanity, Nigeria, Oyo State and their different households to prosper.

“Although it came late, but we are today happy that this Governor that has always keep to his promises since he got to office, eventually did us this honour of setting aside a special day to celebrate Isese Day in our dear State, we are grateful.

“We have not forgotten that past administrations did not give us this honor despite our appeals. Today, Governor Seyi Makinde has broken another record by placing his name on history that he took this giant leap by stamping the administration’s authority on equality of all religions for the sake of better people and humanity as a whole.

“We use this opportunity to appreciate Edumare, the creator of heaven and heart for making us witness this day and those who have done one or two things to make this possible.

While appreciating the Governor, the organization also gave kudos to the ministry of culture and the State House of Assembly for also nudging the State’s Chief Executive into action on the holiday.

Isese Day Festival is celebrated across the globe by traditional religion adherents and the day is always set aside for prayers, offering of sacrifices and festivities.

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Gov Makinde Announces Aug 20 Public Holiday For ‘Isese Day’

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved every 20th of August as public holiday mark Traditional Religious in Oyo State.

The approval was contained in a circular letter signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Prof. Olanike K. Adeyemo which was sighted by Goalpoacher News this Friday. The letter reads:

“The Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde has graciously approved 20th August, 2023 of every year as “Isese day” in Oyo State, to commemorate the celebration of Traditional Religious festivity.

“Towards this end, Monday 21 August, 2023 has been declared as the maiden Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s festivity in the State.

” His Excellency has therefore requested that the occasion be used to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the State in particular, and the Country in general.

” Kindly give His Excellency’s approval, as conveyed, the widest publicity it deserves.

“I thank you.”

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Man arrested for allegedly killing wife in Lagos

A 34-year-old man, Adebiyi Samuel, has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife, Serah Ogungbe.
Samuel was arrested by operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Ogun State on Monday during a routine patrol.

The suspect was said to have murdered the 27-year-old wife at Lekki Phase II in Lagos, but he fled to hide in neighbouring Ogun State.

A statement by the Deputy Commander of the Ogun State Amotekun Corps, Aina Oluwakayode, on Thursday, said the suspect was nabbed in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state.
Oluwakayode stated that the suspect admitted that he committed the crime.

He stated that Samuel would be handed over to the police headquarters at Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further interrogation.

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Chief Imam of Central Mosque Secretariat Dies At 95

Alhaji Imran Adegbola Raji Mustapha Amoo, the Chief Imam of Central Mosque Secretariat, is dead, Bowamedia reports.

The family of Alhaji Imran Adegbola Raji Mustapha Amoo has confirmed the demise of the Islamic cleric at the ripe age of 95.

The Islamic cleric until his demise was the chief Imam of the central mosque secretariat in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

Burial rites to be announced later…

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