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Birthday Tribute: Iyalode Ibadan -in-Council felicitates Iyalode of Ibadanland, Chief (Mrs.) Theresa Laduntan Oyekanmi describes her as a shining example for women

On behalf of the members of the Iyalode-in-Council, we join countless others in celebrating an extraordinary woman, our beloved Iyalode of Ibadanland, Chief Theresa Laduntan Oyekanmi, on the occasion of her 91st birthday.

As the 14th Iyalode, you have embodied the values of leadership, service, and dedication to Ibadan’s traditional institutions. Your unwavering commitment to promoting the welfare of women and the development of Ibadanland has left a remarkable legacy. From your early days of service as a trained nurse and health professional, through your steadfast work at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, to your impactful role in the traditional council, your life’s work has been defined by excellence and selfless service.

You have stood as a shining example of leadership for women in Ibadan, consistently championing women’s empowerment and development. Under your watch, the role of women in the socio-political and cultural climate of Ibadanland has been strengthened. Your contributions to human development and your dedication to issues affecting the well-being of the people have earned you the respect and admiration of all.We, the Iyalode-in-Council, honor you today, not just for your titles, but for the woman you are steadfast, wise, and compassionate. May this year bring you continued joy, health, and fulfillment as you continue to inspire us all with your legacy.

Ki e pe fun wa ma.Happy 91st Birthday, Iyalode!

With love from your daughters, Iyalode group.

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Breaking: Tinubu Swears In Justice Kekere-Ekun As Substantive CJN

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has officially been sworn in as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Bola Tinubu.

The ceremony took place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday.

Justice Kekere-Ekun’s appointment follows her confirmation by the Senate last week, after undergoing a screening process in the upper legislative chamber.

Prior to her confirmation, President Tinubu appointed her as the acting CJN following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukoyede Ariwoola.

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Oct 1 Protest: Nigeria Saves N5.4trn From Subsidy Removal, Urges Constructive Engagment

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has revealed that Nigeria would have spent N5.4 trillion on fuel subsidies by the end of 2024 if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hadn’t intervened. This amount is alarmingly close to the federal government’s N6.7 trillion budget for the year.

Governor Abiodun emphasized that President Tinubu’s bold move saved the country from potential bankruptcy, and the saved funds will now be invested in infrastructure development across Nigeria. He urged Nigerians to engage the government constructively rather than resorting to protests and violence.

The Governor also highlighted his administration’s measures to cushion the effects of subsidy removal, including deploying CNG buses, energy transition programs with e-bikes, reduced workdays for civil servants, free medical services for the poor and elderly, and completion of farmers’ markets across the state. The Gateway Trading Company will also sell food items at wholesale prices.

At a special church service commemorating Nigeria’s 64th National Day celebration, Diocesan Bishop of Ijebu North Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev’d Dr. Akinwande Godwin Odubena emphasized leadership, unity, and prosperity as crucial for Nigeria’s future. He encouraged leaders to prioritize these values and work towards a better Nigeria.

Governor Abiodun read from 2 Corinthians 11:16-31, while Rt. Rev’d Odubena delivered a message titled “Leading Our Nation Forward in a Time Like This: Lessons from Elisha’s Leadership.

“Let us engage constructively and work with the government, knowing that this administration is an inclusive one,” Governor Abiodun appealed.o

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Ladoja Reveals Obasanjo’s Role in His Impeachment: ‘It Wasn’t Adedibu or Akala

Former Oyo State governor, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has opened up about the controversial impeachment that led to his removal from office, naming former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the driving force behind the saga.

In an interview on Fresh FM, hosted by Isaac Brown, Ladoja dispelled the long-standing belief that the late Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu and his former deputy, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, orchestrated his ousting.

Ladoja shared the behind-the-scenes story, revealing that it was Obasanjo who pushed for his resignation, a demand Ladoja refused. “It wasn’t Adedibu or Akala, it was Obasanjo,” he stated.

Ladoja recounted his experience, including how he, along with fellow Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chief Gbenga Daniel, and Dr. Segun Agagu, went to plead with Obasanjo in Abeokuta during the Muslim festival of Eid-el-Kabir. Despite their efforts, Obasanjo insisted on his resignation.

Reflecting on the legal battle that followed, Ladoja credited the late Prince Bola Ajibola, a former World Court Justice, with helping him reclaim his mandate. He noted that Ajibola provided crucial advice that ultimately led to his victory in the Supreme Court.

This revelation sheds new light on one of Nigeria’s most controversial political events, highlighting Obasanjo’s pivotal role in the impeachment saga.

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Breaking: Tinubu Appoints Oyo PDP Chieftain, Joseph Tegbe

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, established during the President’s visit in September.

A first-class graduate of Civil Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Tegbe will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring Nigeria benefits from agreements with China.

His role includes submitting a strategic action plan and monitoring key projects such as rail expansion, infrastructure upgrades and talent development.

Tegbe, a former senior partner at KPMG, brings over 35 years of experience in business strategy and investment.

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BREAKING: Tragedy as lion kills 35-year-old worker in Obasanjo zoo

Tragedy struck at at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park in Abeokuta, Ogun State where a lion reportedly killed one of his handlers.

The Ogun State Police Command Spokesman, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident identified the victim as Babaji Daule, a 35-year-old man who hailed from Bauchi State.

The Bauchi State born lion handler was said to have forgotten to secure the locks and barricade the lion’s enclosure before approaching the cage to feed the animal.

Babaji Daule was killed by the lion around early this morning.

The deceased died painful at 35.

Details later.

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Five Dead, Others Hospitalized After Eating ‘Ipese’ In Ibadan Church

No fewer than four persons have died as many have been hospitalized due to a suspected case of cholera outbreak at the Celestial church of Christ, Apata Iye Circuit NNPC area Apata Ibadan.

This incident allegedly occurred last Sunday, when the church had a “Feast of Love” popularly known as “Ipese” in the Celestial doctrine where people are served food to eat.

Hours after the service many church members started Vomiting and stooling, which resembled symptoms of Cholera.

This eventually led many to be hospitalized and some were reportedly declared dead.

The church Leader Prophet Akin Kilanko while speaking with Oduduwa News, insists that the incident has nothing to do with rituals but it’s a Cholera outbreak.

He warns naysayers to desist from peddling fake and unverified stories and have the fear of God.

Meanwhile, a welder who has his workshop close to the Church premises, Adewale Babatunde is surprised as to why the Victims are only members of the Church who were at the Sunday service and not anyone else in the neighbourhood.

Meanwhile, the Oyo state ministry of Health has highlighted some areas in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital as areas being closely watched for Cholera outbreak. ‎

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Osun Pastor arraigned in court for allegedly calling gospel singer, Omije Ojumi, a prostitute

A clergyman in Osun State, Niyi Peter, was arragned on Thursday before a Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo for allêgedly defaming popular gospel artiste, Bunmi Akinnaanu, also known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, via social media.

Peter, facing a three-c0unt charge, after being accused of posting a picture of the artiste on social media and labelling it a “prostitute song,” sparking outrage among her fans and colleagues.

Appearing before Magistrate Dr Olusegun Ayilara, details from the charge sheet read that, “You, Apostle Niyi Peter, male, in the month of April 2024, at about 12:00 pm at Oke-Odo Area, Osogbo, in the Osogbo Magisterial District, did dēfame the character of one Bunmi Akinnaanu, a.k.a. Omije Ojumi, by posting her picture and tagging it ‘prostitute song’ on social media via your WhatsApp number.”

The clergyman was also accúsed of sending a threatening voice note to Akinnaanu, stating that she “will perish and never rïse again.”

The charge further read, “You, Apostle Niyi Peter, on the same date, time, and place, conducted yourself in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace by falsely damaging the charactercter of Bunmi Akinnaanu, a.k.a. Omije Ojumi.”

The offences are said to contravene sections 373, 88, and 249(D) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. II, Laws of Osun State of Nigeria, 2002.

Peter, however, pleadëd not güilty to the charges. His counsel, Mr Okobe Najite, úrged the court to grant Peter bail.

Ruling on the bail application, Magistrate Ayilara adm¡tted Peter to bail in the sum of N1 million with two suretíes, both of whom must be civil servants.

The case was adjoúrned until Tuesday, October 22, 2024, for further hearing.

Another pastor, Mike Ademisoye Babamojigbare has, however, called on both parties to resolve their conflict amicably.

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EFCC Saga: Falz Insists On 24hrs Ultimatum For VeryDarkMan To Retract Defamatory Claims

Nigerian rapper and lawyer, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has issued a legal warning to social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan.

Falz’s lawyers served VeryDarkMan a cease and desist notice, demanding a retraction of allegedly defamatory statements made against him on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

The notice alleges that VeryDarkMan’s claims are false, malicious, and damaging to Falz’s reputation. Falz is giving VeryDarkMan 24 hours to retract the defamatory statements and Issue an apology.

Failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe may lead to legal action.

Falz’s move aims to protect his reputation and uphold the truth, emphasizing that spreading false information will not be tolerated. VeryDarkMan has yet to respond publicly.

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Breaking: FG Increases Corps Members Allowance To N77,000

The Federal Government has approved the increment of Corps Members’ monthly allowance to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) with effect from July 2024.

This is in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.

This was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated 25th September 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta.

Prior to this, the Director General, NYSC Brigadier General YD Ahmed, had paid an advocacy visit to the Chairman in which he solicited for a robust welfare package for Corps Members.

The NYSC Boss is thankful to the Federal Government for the timely gesture and is optimistic that it will not only bring the much needed succour to the Corps Members, but also boost their morale and motivate them to do even more, in their service to the nation.

Before this increment, the monthly allowance for Corps Members was Thirty-Three Thousand Naira (N33,000).

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