Ilorin based veteran musician, Alhaji Jaigbade Alao is dead.
It was gathered that Alao popular called the King of Music died early Monday morning.
The Dadakuada music legend reigned with colleagues such as Odolaye Aremu, Aremu Ose, Iyabo Baluu, Omoeke Amao and Iya Tamiwo.
He was turbaned in 1991 as the King of Musicians (Oba Olorin) by the late Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Zulu Karnaini Gambari and received an honorary doctorate degree in Music from Kwara State University in 2018.
As at press time, his remains has been prepared for burial.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON has described the outcome of the March 18, 2023, House of Assembly election in the State as an eloquent testimony to the degree of acceptance of his administration by the good people of the State.
The Governor said the impressive performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is an unequivocal affirmation of unshaken confidence reposed in his administration.
Ondo APC under Governor Akeredolu recorded the highest percentage of votes cast (67%) for the APC and the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, nationwide.
The party also won all the three Senatorial seats in the state, cleared eight out of the nine House of Representatives seats, and won 22 out of the 26 State constituencies.
He congratulated the people of the state for the peaceful conduct of the House of Assembly election while saluting voters for voting for the candidates of their choice without rancor and violence.
Governor Akeredolu said the conduct of the people across political parties and interest groups has further shown that the sunshine state is occupied by sophisticated and responsible citizens.
The Governor noted that the outcome of the election is a challenge for rededication to service in the interest of the people. He assured his unwavering commitment to the service of the state and its people.
Governor Akeredolu also congratulated candidates of both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who emerged victorious at the House of Assembly election.
He noted that the People’s participation in the poll has further deepened democratic values. The Governor said electing lawmakers at the state level is crucial to the sustenance of good governance.
Mr Governor urged the 26 members -elect to allow the interest of the state and the people be their guiding principles.
According to the Governor, “Politics is merely a vehicle for service. Our service must now reflect the interest of the people devoid of political sentiments.”
“I congratulate our party, the APC, for a wonderful outing. Much as we savour this enthralling moment, the real victory belongs to the people and those who sacrificed their time and energy for the successful conduct of the election.
“Let me especially appreciate our people for listening to our voice and electing 22 out of the 26 candidates of our party, APC. We shall not relent on our mission to develop the state and deliver dividends of good governance. It is our belief that the welfare of the people should be the only justification for the existence of government.”
The Governor commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the security agencies and other stakeholders who contributed in no small measure, to the successful conduct of the election.
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Folarin has congratulated Gov Makinde on his re-election.
Teslim Folarin in a statement shared via his Twitter handle as read in part:
“I Congratulate Governor Seyi Makinde and Appreciate Oyo State Voters, APC Members & Other Supportive Stakeholders
“All Glories and Adorations are due to Almighty God for His Grace and for preserving our lives throughout the 2023 electioneering process.
“I would like to express my sincere appreciations to Oyo State electorates for their support for all APC candidates on March 18th elections. May God Bless you all.
“To whom much is given, much is expected. It is on this note that I am offering my solemn gratitude to leaders and members of our great party – APC; the coalition parties, candidates of other political parties that worked for us, volunteers, the press as well as individuals that contributed to the Itesiwaju Ipinle Oyo 2023 project.
“Furthermore, I give kudos to members of 2023 Oyo State APC Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council for the best-ever issue-based campaigns. Thank you for your absolute loyalty, dedication and commitment to the struggle.
“I also laud the overwhelming support from my friends and political allies across the country. Thanks for being there always.
“To our teeming party members and support groups, I appeal to you to remain calm as we study the results of the just concluded Governorship and House of Assembly elections held on Saturday, March 18th 2023.
“It is God that Gives Power and Takes Power! May Oyo State and our people continue to prosper.
“In conclusion, in line with the official pronouncement of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I hereby congratulate Engr. Seyi Makinde. Long live Oyo State! Long live APC!!”
A 26 year old Rukayat Shittu, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, has been declared the winner of Owode Onire state constituency of Asa Local Government Area in Kwara State House of Assembly election.
The APC candidate polled 7,521 to defeat her rival in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 6,957 during Saturday’s election.
Shittu attended Baptist Primary School LGEA in Ilorin, and Government Girls Day Secondary School, Oko Erin to obtain her Senior Secondary School Certificate in 2011. She proceeded to Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies affiliated with Bayero University Kano where she got a diploma certificate in Mass Communication and Islamic Studies in 2015.
She was a former Senate President of the Congress of NOUN Students (CONS) at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and a journalist.
Those that believed that Lagos is a “no man’s land” have been roundly defeated, badly humiliated and finally taught the lesson of their lives by voters today in a peaceful, free and fair election.
The matter is settled and the message is 8-fold:
That God answers prayers even in the most complicated situations and difficult circumstances , that He is able to deliver us from the hands of our strong enemies and the enemy within and that He rules in the affairs of men.
That Lagos belongs to the Yoruba.
That @jidesanwoolu remains Governor of Lagos state regardless of the threats, plotting, scheming, rantings and rumblings of envious, hate-filled, bitter, demon-possessed and satanicallly- inspired men.
That guests and aliens that reside in Lagos must know their place and NEVER claim the state as their own again.
That the liberal open door policy to guests and aliens must be reviewed and reforms and laws put in place to protect and secure the culture, identity and rights of the Yoruba in Lagos and to confirm and re-affirm the indisputable and incontrovertible fact that Lagos is not only part and parcel of the SW but also belongs to the Yoruba.
That motor park touts and sewer rats like Jandor and those that wish to sell their heritage and race down the river and join forces with those that claim Lagos is “no man’s land” like Gbadebo have no place in the politics of Yoruba land.
That the fraternal alliance and strong political bridge that has been built between the people of the SW and the people of the North must NEVER again be broken and must be preserved and protected until the end of time.
That patience, good planning and a firm and strong resolve to do what is right, to maintain the peace, to honor God, to challenge and defy satan and to stand up for the truth always wins the day.
These are the messages that have been sent and lessons that have been learnt over the last few days and weeks as regards events and the elections in Lagos state and we shall never forget them.
Never again will ANYONE say that Lagos is a no man’s land.
So far 19 local government areas in Lagos state have presented their results form the state gubernatorialelectionheldonSaturday, March18..
The incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been declared winner of 18 local governments while Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of Labour Party has been declared winner of one Local Government Area.
The local government’s so far won by Sanwo-Olu include Lagos-Island, Apapa, Kosofe, Ojo, Alimisho, Ikeja, Surulere, Ajeronmi-Ifelodun, Epe, Agege, Mushin, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Badagry, Lagos-Mainland, Ikorodu, Oshodi-Isolo and Shomolu.
Gbadebo only has Amuwo-Odofin in his kitty.
The only local government remaining is Eti-Osa where elections have just rounded up. Their results are expected to be announced as soon as they have been collated.
The collation center is expected to resume announcement of results at 5pm
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Surulere Constituency area of Lagos State, Mr. Desmond Elliott, winner of the state Assembly election held on Saturday.
Elliott, polled 17, 837 votes to defeat his closest rival Adebayo Bode of the Labour Party, LP, with 7,822 votes.
Also, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Thompson Sulaimon Abolaji, polled 1,045 votes.
The result was announced by the INEC Returning Officer, RO, Dr. O.J Fenuga.
Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has cast his vote at his polling unit at PO 045 in Anifowoshe, Ikeja, Lagos.
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, one of the frontline candidates, is challenging the incumbent governor and All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate,, Babajide Sanwo-Olu who is seeking second term in office.
The election is going be a tight race between Sanwo-Olu, Rhodes-Vivour and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran.
The Association of Deaf In Oke-Ogun has endorsed Honourable representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency at the State Assembly, Hon. Dele Adeola and the incumbent Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde for second term.
The deaf under the aegis of people with disabilities assembled at Iseyin City Hall yesterday where they agreed unanimously to re-elect Gov Seyi Makinde and Dele Adeola for second term.
The leader of the association in Oke-Ogun, Mustapha Kolawole said they had hinged their decision on the fact that Dele Adeola’s outstanding performance at the State House Assembly has attested to the fact that if given chance for second term he would do more.
They however requested from the state government to prioritize deaf people while delivering dividends of democracy to the people with disabilities.
They demanded that Honourable Dele Adeola should work in hands with executive governor to ensure that Iseyin has special primary and secondary schools that would cater for the education yearning of their children.
Kolawole also charged the state government to ensure that some of their members are given political positions in order to ensure inclusivity In governance.
In his remark, Hon. Dele Adeola vows to continue representing all constituents well at the State Assembly irrespective of their differences.
He highlighted some of his achievements which included using instrument of legislative arm to facilitate the establishment of LAUTECH Iseyin campus, construction of Iseyin-Ogbomoso road, Iseyin-Oyo road, embarking on surgery and distribution of medical supplies to constituents, empowerment, schorlaship to youths, rehabilitation and supply of relief materials to both Iseyin and Ado-Awaye General hospitals, construction of maternity hospital in Itesiwaju, football competition among youths, quiz and debate competition for students, drilling of several boreholes, construction of Aso-Ofi Centre, facilitation of employment opportunities, donations to several associations for developmental projects, among several others.
He used the occasion to enlighten the leaders of deaf association in Oke-Ogun to ensure they sensitize their members and troop out tomorrow to ensure that all candidates of PDP are all elected.
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Teslim Folarin, Thursday, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Ibadan, the state capital.
Folarin’s special adviser on media and publicity, Yekeen Olaniyi, who disclosed this to newsmen in Ibadan, said a group of masked gunmen invaded his principal’s ancestral home at Oja’gbo area in the Ibadan North-East Local Government area of the state around 8 pm in search of Folarin who had a scheduled meeting with his family members.
Olaniyi said, “Oga escaped an assassination attempt on his life this evening. He had a scheduled meeting with his family members at Oja’gbo. As you are aware, he is the one representing his family at the Olubadan line as Asaju Olubadan. So, he was supposed to hold the meeting between 6:30 and 7pm but because he was on air at a radio station, he couldn’t meet up at that time.
“He didn’t leave the radio station until around 8:40 pm. So, the gunmen invaded the area around 8pm thinking that he was there and started shooting sporadically and wounded many people.”
Olaniyi, therefore, called on the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, through the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Williams, and other security agencies to beef up security around his boss.
