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Nigeria @ 60 Essay Competition: Gov. Oyetola gifts plot of land, cash prizes, laptops to winners

This afternoon, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola presented cash prizes to winners of the Essay Competition organised by the State Government of Osun in commemoration of the 60th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria.

The topic of the essay competition was ‘Moving Ahead Post- Coronavirus Pandemic, Impacts and Prospects on the Economy,’ and winners of the competition are:

First Position:

Abosede Oyinlola Samson, a 500 level Chemical Engineering student of Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy, OAU, Ile Ife, who hails from Boluwaduro local government of Osun. For emerging winner, he went home with a brand new laptop, cash prize of N250,000, a plot of land and roster airtel.

2nd Position

Adewuyi Stella Jesuloluwa, a 400 level Law student from Adeleke University, Ede, emerged runners up. She is from Orolu Local Government area of Osun and got a brand new Laptop, cash prize of N150,000, Samsung J6 Phone and Airtel mi-fi.

3rd Position

Adelu Sheriff Olamide, a 400 level Civil Engineering student of Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy, Ile Ife who hails from Osogbo Local Government area of Osun came third in the essay competition, and went home with a Tablet, cash prize of N100,000, Samsung J6 Phone and Imose BamII Phone.

Note: The essay competition received a total of 756 entries from 40 participating higher institutions across the country. The entries were submitted by 268 females, 414 males and 74 other entries without traceable information.

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Arrested #RevolutionNow protesters will be charged to Court – Lagos Police

The Lagos State Police Command has said it will charge 30 people arrested for protesting peacefully in Lagos on Thursday to court on Friday.

The protesters demanding better governance in Nigeria were violently attacked by police at Maryland area of Lagos and dispersed after which some were arrested and thrown into trucks.

Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, in a statement said the arrested individuals, who wore RevolutionNow outfits, were arrested for conduct “likely” to breach the peace.

He said, “The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 30 protesters at various locations within the state for unlawful assembly and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace and other offences including violation of COVID-19 protocols/laws in the state.

“The arrested individuals, who put on crested vests of #RevolutionNow with placards, will be charged to court tomorrow, Friday, 2nd October 2020.”

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PHOTOS: Makinde, others embark on Independence Day Walk to mark 60th anniversary

Makinde and some members of his cabinet emabarked on Independence Day Walk in commemoration of 60th anniversary.

While addressing the participants of the Independence Walk, Makinde was quoted as saying, “we choose to focus on the future because if a person’s past is not filled with happy memories, he has the choice to create happier moments in the future.

“As we celebrate NigeriaAt60, let us continue to give democracy a chance. May we never think of allowing the affliction of military rule to rise again. May we never forget that even the worst democratic government is better than the best dictatorship”.

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2023: 3 days after declaration of intention, Lagos ex-Commissioner, Lateef Iyepe resigns from APC

Barely 3 days that the Lagos ex-Commissioner, Abdulateef Iyepe declared his intention to run for the governorship position against the incumbent governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2023, there have been intrigues and politicking trailing his recent action as it was just learnt that he had tendered his resignation from the ruling All Progressives Congress APC.

He announced this via his Twitter handle.

In his Independence Day message, AbdulLateef said his decision to resign was due to the rejection of his movement and governorship ambition by some “close leaders” he respected in the party.

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Oduduwa Republic: DSS, Police storm Sunday Igboho residence

OduduwaNews has just gathered that men of the Department of State Security DSS and Nigerian Police Force have stormed the residence of the convener of Oduduwa Republic rally which is slated to hold today.

It was learnt that the security agencies stormed his residence today to prevent the rally from being held. As at the time of filing this report, the security agencies are still at his residence. Details later.

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Nigeria @ 60: With our never-say-die spirit, we have forced the world to take note – Dapo Abiodun

Happy 60th Independence Anniversary!

Today, after pangs of pain and treasure troves of triumph, Nigeria attains the Diamond age. Over the years as Nigerians, we have endured conflicts and borne the scars of failed expectations but at no time have we given up. We have always overcome adversity, looking at the future with renewed hope and rededicated energy to negotiate the pathway to a prosperous future.

With our never-say-die spirit, we have forced the world to take note.
Today, and at this moment, we excel in all spheres, from sports and the academia to business and communications technology. Our leadership role in Africa remains unparalleled. As former US President Bill Clinton once said, the world needs Nigeria to survive.

Today, as in the former years, the forces of division are as vicious as they have always been, but they must not distract us from our place in history. We must conquer the afflictions that ail us and forge ahead with love, oneness, unity and harmony amidst diversity.

Therefore, I warmly congratulate the President and commander in chief of the Armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR, and the good people of Ogun State and Nigeria, on this milestone independence anniversary.

TOGETHER SHALL WE BE

Happy Diamond Anniversary and many happy returns.

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#RevolutionNow: Protesters troop out in Osun State

There has been indication that the members of #RevolutioNow have trooped out in Oshogbo in readiness to kick-start their campaigns.

In the meantime, leader of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore took to Twitter this morning urging people to troop out and join the mass protest to save Nigeria from bondage.

Sowore said, Nigerians have suffered too much in the hands of corrupt leaders who have been running the economy of Nigeria aground. He however warned security agencies to desist from their threat to clampdown on peaceful protesters as expression of opinions and grievances is a constitutional and fundamental right of every Nigerian.

He further stated that no amount of suppression or state sponsored attacks on its members can stop the agitation to save Nigerians from the current political and economic bondage they have found themselves and that they shall not relent until Buhari-led administration voluntarily dissolved.

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Nigeria @ 60: Oyo lawmaker, Dele Adeola urges Nigerians to root for visionary leaders

Nigeria @ 60: The time for visionary leaders – Dele Adeola

The honourable member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly has joined the people of Nigeria to celebrate the 60th independence anniversary.

This was contained in statement personally released by him today.

The Honourable said, he joined entire people of Nigeria to celebrate the 60th independence anniversary not just because we have attained our desired vision as a country but due to our resilience and doggedness amidst several challenges facing us as a nation.

He said, Nigerians should not lose focus in their bid to press further for visionary leaders that will take Nigeria to the promised land as the challenges facing us today are surmountable if we all desire collectively to right the wrongs.

He attributed the current problems bedeveling Nigeria as a result of inability to elect visionary leaders at the centre to strenghten a pro-masses’ system that will cater for the yearnings and aspirations of the entire country not the few ruling elites that have continually turned themselves to a clog in the wheel of Nigerian development.

“I am worried that after 60 years of freedom from colonial era, we are still stuck in medieval-like era where both economic and political policies are achaic and fashioned out on the premise of primordial sentiment not on the basis of general interest of entire Nigerians.

He said, for Nigeria to move from the current stagnancy to a developed status, we must all exhibit attitudinal change that will entrench visionary people in all sectors and the attitudinal change not limited to the leaders alone but to all collectively as a people.

“Our perspective on every issue affecting us as nation must change, we cannot afford to run a country on the basis of tribalism, ethnicity and religious sentiment and expect meaningful development”, said Adeola.

Adeola, while commending Nigerians for their patience, resilience and can-do spirit despite numerous challenges battling the country, said he is optimistic that Nigeria can get it right if we all play our roles towards ensuring that visionary leaders are given mandate not reactionaries who do not have anything to offer other than milking Nigeria dry.

“Let us shun attitude of vote-buying, conscience selling and above all attitudinal change by all Nigerians irrespective of our status”.

He however charged Nigerian leaders to live above board and shun any act that can threaten the sovereignty of Nigeria as prioritizing the welfare of Nigerians in their policies will douse the tension and agitations for disintegration in some quarters.

God bless Nigeria!
God bless Oyo State!!
God bless Oke-Ogun!!!

Signed:
Hon. Dele Adeola

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