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Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said he’s hale and hearty even though some people want him to die, News360 Nigeria reports.

Speaking in Osogbo during the inauguration of the Old-Garage/Oke-Fia Road reconstructed by Governor Ademola Adeleke, Obasanjo said those who wanted him dead were spreading rumour of his death in the social media.

He said “I heard the rumour that I was dead. I saw it in the social media. I quickly told my children and my relations that it was not true and that I’m alive. Those that want me dead, that is their wish but God still keeps me alive.”

Obasanjo lauded Adeleke for his performance in Osun and charged the governor to keep up the work.

On his part, Adeleke assured the people of the state that his administration would complete all the ongoing projects.

“My dear people of Osun state, our administration has constructed over 120 kilometers of roads across the state. Two major flyovers are also progressing to completion at Osogbo while works are progressing at the Ile Ife Flyover and Ilesa dualisation.

“I have redirected our efforts and plan at the completion of Iwo-Osogbo road. We have added the dualisation of Odoori – Adeeke Road inside Iwo to be executed in two phases. The first phase will reach Post -Office and Oluwo Palace while the second phase will take off from Post Office to Adeeke Junction.

“I want our people to note for the record that for all our projects and programmes, we did not obtain any loan. We only block leakages in the state finance and employ local content to moderate project cost and enforce high standards.

“For the second half of our government, I reassure all sons and daughters of Osun State that the government under my leadership will complete all ongoing projects. We will continue to address the infra and social needs of our people. We will strike a balance between hard and soft infrastructure.”

The police command in Ogudu says it is hunting for a woman, who allegedly fought and hit the head of a 65-year-old Morenike Oladega against the wall and she died in Ipokia area of the state.

SP Omolola Odutola, the Spokesperson of the command, made this known, in a statement, on Saturday in Abeokuta.

Omotola said that the tragic incident was reported by one Ibrahim Oladega about 4:20p.m on Nov. 21

The woman (names withheld) was alleged to have pushed the deceased, who hit her head against the wall during the fight and collapsed.

Omotola said that the suspect had since taken to her heels, adding that efforts were on to arrest her.

She said the deceased had been deposited at the General Hospital, Ilaro morgue for autopsy.

According to her, on Nov. 21, about 6:20 p.m, one Ibrahim Oladega, a resident of Isunba Street, Ipokia, reported the incident at the police station.

Omotola said that Oladega told the police that earlier that day, around 4:20 p.m, the deceased had an argument with the suspect.

“This confrontation escalated into a fight during which the deceased was pushed, causing her to hit her head against a wall and collapse.

“Upon receiving the report, detectives were dispatched to the scene, where they found the victim lying on her back.

“A photograph was taken, and her body was transported to the General Hospital in Ipokia, where she was pronounced dead by a medical doctor,” she said.

Odutola explained that preliminary investigations were ongoing, and the case would be transferred to the State Criminal and Investigation Department in Abeokuta for further investigation.

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has boldly stated that those who have previously served as governors of Lagos State, from Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the incumbent Babajide Sanwo-Olu, are not better than him. He asserted his qualification and readiness to contest for the governorship if he decides to do so.

Speaking on Thursday, Obasa addressed speculations surrounding his political ambitions, making it clear that while he possesses the experience and capacity to govern Lagos State, his current focus remains on strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) and mobilizing support for the party.

“If I decide to contest for governor, I will do so from Agege,” Obasa affirmed. “I do not lack the local validity or the experience to lead Lagos State. Those who have served as governors, from Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Babatunde Raji Fashola, Akinwunmi Ambode, to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, are not better than me.”

Obasa attributed rumors about his governorship aspirations to “political detractors” misinterpreting his efforts to consolidate party support.

“My primary concern has been to solidify the party in Lagos, ensuring that we maintain our connection with the people,” he said.

Although the Speaker stated he has not given serious thought to the governorship race, his remarks have sparked renewed interest in his potential candidacy for the state’s highest office. Observers suggest that Obasa’s comments may indicate an eventual declaration of intent as he continues to expand his political influence across Lagos State.

I’m Qualified to Be Lagos State Governor, Those Who Have Governed Are Not Better Than Me – Obasa

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has boldly stated that those who have previously served as governors of Lagos State, from Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the incumbent Babajide Sanwo-Olu, are not better than him. He asserted his qualification and readiness to contest for the governorship if he decides to do so.

Speaking on Thursday, Obasa addressed speculations surrounding his political ambitions, making it clear that while he possesses the experience and capacity to govern Lagos State, his current focus remains on strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) and mobilizing support for the party.

“If I decide to contest for governor, I will do so from Agege,” Obasa affirmed. “I do not lack the local validity or the experience to lead Lagos State. Those who have served as governors, from Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Babatunde Raji Fashola, Akinwunmi Ambode, to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, are not better than me.”

Obasa attributed rumors about his governorship aspirations to “political detractors” misinterpreting his efforts to consolidate party support.

“My primary concern has been to solidify the party in Lagos, ensuring that we maintain our connection with the people,” he said.

Although the Speaker stated he has not given serious thought to the governorship race, his remarks have sparked renewed interest in his potential candidacy for the state’s highest office. Observers suggest that Obasa’s comments may indicate an eventual declaration of intent as he continues to expand his political influence across Lagos State.

The Oyo State Government has said about Fifteen Thousand candidates will sit for its forthcoming Computer based test for recruitment into different cadres in the civil service.

The Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alh. Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe disclosed this today in Ibadan at his office.

According to him, the examination will hold from Monday, November 25, 2024- Thursday, November 28, 2024.

He said approval was given by Governor Seyi Makinde for about Nine Hundred (900) Officers to be recruited into over 60 Cadres across MDAs in the Mainstream of the Civil Service.

Speaking further, the Chairman said out of Twenty-Two Thousand, Two Hundred and Thirty-Five (22,235) applications received by the Commission, Fifteen thousand were qualified to sit for the CBT.

Aderibigbe said the recruitment is unprecedented in the history of Oyo State, as there has never been a time in the last two decades when such recruitment was done, as it has always been on cadre basis.

“For instance, the present administration had recruited 60 Environmental Health personnel in 2020, 692 Education Officers, 30 state Counsel in the same year, while 19 officers were recently recruited for the Ministry of Lands.”

“As for the ongoing process, 22,235 applications were successfully submitted into the State government job portal out of which roughly 15,000 which is about 67% were qualified for recruitment into the cadres for which they have applied in line with the scheme of service and the parameters stated in our Tribune advertisement of 7th October, 2024”, he said.

Consequently, Alh. Aderibigbe said similar cadres have been grouped to sit at the same centre, stressing that applicants have been divided into two groups of examining for competence.

Those seeking employment as Education Officers, Environmental Health personnel, Social Welfare and Youth will sit CBT at the Arch. Bamidele Samson CBT Center, Opposite UCH, on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th November, while others will sit for theirs at the Distance Learning CBT Center, Ajibode, Ibadan, on Thursday, 28th November, 2024.

He said invites are already being sent to successful applicants, advising applicants yet to get invite, to visit the Oyo State Government portal and refresh if qualified by all the parameters stated in our publication.

Aderibigbe advised applicants to come to the examination centre at the indicated time on their individual invitation Slips, with printed copy of their application form and invitation Slip.

While thanking Governor Seyi Makinde for the very rare oportunity to lift many youth out of poverty to prosperity with employment of thousands, Aderibigbe appealed to applicants to be good ambassadors of the State.

A $5 million Cassava Support Initiative is set to be launched in Oyo State in the coming days, with the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, expected to preside over the ceremony.

The decision was among the key resolutions reached at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, chaired by the Vice President, was attended by state governors and other senior officials, including the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Abdul Raheem Adebayo Lawal.

The initiative aims to enhance cassava production in Oyo State, positioning the state as the nation’s hub for cassava farming while promoting food security across the country.

Addressing the pressing issue of food insecurity, NEC also directed the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to revive all non-functional tractors and farm equipment nationwide. States were urged to collaborate closely with federal efforts to ensure these goals are achieved.

Additionally, the council announced December 5 as the date for signing a contract for the Special Agro-Processing Zone project. This multi-million-dollar project, funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), is designed to boost agricultural production and processing capabilities, further advancing food security in Nigeria.

The meeting underscores NEC’s commitment to addressing critical agricultural challenges and fostering sustainable economic growth across the country.