The immediate past Committee Chairman on Information, Media and Publicity in Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Kazeem Olayanju has emerged the concensus candidate for the coming Local Government poll in Oyo State.
Hon. Olayanju who served meritoriously during the Oyo 9th Assembly emerged as the flag bearer of People Democratic Party PDP through the joint decision of all the major Stakeholders at Olorunsogo Local Government area of Oyo State.
While making their remarks at the meeting that produced Olayanju as the party sole candidate , the party leaders, Chief JG Adetoro, Ezikiel Babalola, Biodun Oni, Ganiyu Opeloyeru ,Saminu Oladele, Ayantunde Ayandeyi among others unanimously agreed on candidacy of Hon. Olayanju, declared that his track records while serving the constituency as the State Lawmaker through the good representation pave ways for the confidence and support bestowed on him as the concensus candidate.
Presenting his nomination form to the Deputy Governor of Oyo State and a prominent leader of the party at Olorunsogo Local Government, Bar. Bayo Lawal , Hon. Olayanju expresses his gratitude to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde for given him another opportunity to serve his people at the grass roots level and bringing light to the lives of downtrodden in Oyo State.
His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde, has approved the reappointment of Ms Tara Adefope as the Director General of Oyo State Bureau of Public Procurement.
Similarly, the governor also approved the reappointment of Colonel Bisiriyu Olayinka Olayanju fdc (Retired) as Commandant, Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun), Oyo State, while appointing Engr. Mufutau Open Salawu as Executive Assistant, Project Monitoring.
These are contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. According to the letter, the appointments are with immediate effect.
Members of the Traditional Religion Worshippers Association (TWA), Oyo State Chapter have commended the Ogun State House of Assembly for passing the bill, approving the Isese Day holiday for traditional religion worshippers in the State.
The legislators gave their nod for the holiday on Tuesday, years after their predecessors in the chamber declined requests by the traditional religion adherents for the August 20th festival, during which worshippers of various traditional deities come together and celebrate the annual festival.
In a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Friday and signed by the State Secretary of the Association, Mogaji Dr. Fakayode Fayemi Fatunde and the Public Relations Officer, Chief Taiwo Fagbohun, respectively, the body used the medium to call on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to follow the steps of South-West State Governors that have given approvals for the Isese Festival holiday and gave assent to the bill that has already been passed by the State House of Assembly for the holiday.
The statement reads “it is noteworthy, commendable and historical, the action of the Ogun State House of Assembly for passing the bill for the Isese Day holiday for our teeming members in Ogun State, it goes to show that members of the house are not discriminatory and embrace all religion worshippers as members of the society.
“The Nigerian constitution allows all citizens to practice their choices of religion, in as much as it does not affect the freedom of others, it is unfortunate that such freedom of choice is not allowed to grow in Nigeria, but we appreciate Olodumare that the Ogun State House of Assembly followed the footsteps of the Osun State by declaring the August 20th Isese Day holiday.
“We are using this opportunity to appeal to our amiable Governor in Oyo State, during whose regime different positive beginnings are being witnessed to also follow this step and declare the holiday, as done by the Osun and Ogun States’ governments.
“Our demand is anchored upon our right as a body of believers like our Christian and Muslim brothers and the the freedom entrenched in the Nigerian constitution for us all to associate with our desired religion, we are well aware of Governor Makinde’s capacity to make the bold decision.”
The Ogun State House of Assembly Members anchore their resolution for the holiday on the need to propagate the rich culture and tradition of the State by preserving same for the oncoming generations.
Members of the Assembly called for the observation of every 20th of August as Isese-Cultural Day, which should be declared a work-free day.
Signed:
Dr. Fakayode Fayemi Fatunde, State Secretary, (T.W.A).
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said 12m families will get N8, 000 over a period of six months to ameliorate the hardships faced by Nigerians as a result of subsidy removal.
In a letter to the House of Representatives read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during plenary on Tuesday, Tinubu said it was support to enable poor and vulnerable Nigerians cope with the cost of meeting basic needs.
The letter was for approval of additional financing for the national social safety net programme scaled up by the National Assembly.
He said this would have a multiplier effect on about 60 million individuals.
In order to guarantee the credibility of the process, he said digital transfers would be made directly to beneficiaries accounts.
Just in 25minutes, Agbala Gabriel raises #1million for veteran actor Ajikanle
In a surprising turn of event, Pastor Gabriel Amusan, popularly known as Agbala Gabriel raised #1million for the ailing actor, Mufutau Ajikanle in a 25minutes live video.
The pastor only visited the actor at his Ibadan residence on Thursday, July 13, following popular demand but lovers who are too eager to help donated a million Naira for the actor within 25minutes.
Agbala Gabriel however stopped the fund raising session owing to noise disturbance at the actor’s residence and promised to take him to church for proper treatment and fundraising activity.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Wednesday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the framework for palliatives to remedy the effects of fuel subsidy removal was being worked out, assuring that the decision was in the best interest of the country, especially in guaranteeing future prosperity.
President Tinubu, who received 18 governors who served with him, Class of 1999, at the Presidential Villa, appealed for more patience from Nigerians, while the government will increase effort, speed up the process and ensure a full-proof social security structure that will not be compromised, especially in cash-transfer.
“I understand that our people are suffering yet there can be no childbirth without pain. The joy of childbirth is the relief that comes after the pain. Nigeria is reborn already with fuel subsidy removal. It is a rebirth of the country for the largest number over a few smugglers. “Please tell the people to be a little patient.
The palliative is coming. I don’t want cash-transfer to fall into wrong hands. I know it pinches and it is difficult. In the end, we will rejoice in the prosperity of our country,’’ he told the governors, who were led by former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion.
“We served as governors and sat in this Council Chamber. All I wanted was democracy and the salvation of the country. I never thought I was going to be here as President, but God Almighty has brought me,’’ President Tinubu stated.
The President assured the governors and Nigerians that he will work towards “unity, equity, stability, and prosperity of the country’’.
“My commitment to that democratic value is unwavering. I am overwhelmed and honored by the numbers of you here,’’ he said, “I have an open door policy. You are my advisers. We went into the pond and wrestled with a pig. We got dirty, and cleaned up. That is why I am here today.’’
President Tinubu noted that the country will not make meaningful progress without fixing electricity, assuring that his administration will harness gas resources, and explore every opportunity to ensure stable power generation and supply.
On Security, the President who had earlier met with Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State to review situation in the North East, appealed to Nigerians, especially Plateau State, to sheath their swords and use dialogue in resolving conflicts, adding that issues of borders were man-made, not created by God. “We will do everything possible to stabilize the country,’’ he added.
The former governors urged the President to pursue his vision for a greater Nigeria with vigour, steadfastness, and resilience, trusting their support for development policies, and promising to provide the necessary social structure for actualization.
“We are here with you. We are your foot soldiers, and you can tap into our experience. You are a person who believes in Nigeria. With your good leadership, Nigeria will take its place,’’ Igbinedion, Chairman, Class of 1999, said.
He affirmed that they were 19 at the meeting, including President Tinubu, who was former Governor of Lagos State and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, former Governor of Benue State, while ten of their mates had passed on. Other governors at the meeting with President Tinubu were Niyi Adebayo, Ekiti State, Sen. Orji Uzo Kalu, Abia State, Sen. Sam Egwu, Ebonyi State, Adamu Muazu, Bauchi State, Donald Duke, Cross River State, James Ibori, Delta State, Obong Victor Attah, Akwa Ibom State, Chimaroke Nnamani, Enugu State, Saminu Turaki, Jigawa State, Sen. Aleiro Adamu, Olusegun Osoba, Ogun State, Adebisi Akande, Osun State, Sen. Joshua Dariye, Plateau State, Attahiru Bafarawa, Sokoto State, Ahmad Sani Yarima, Zamfara State and Rev. Jolly Nyame, Taraba State.
Source: Dele Alake Special Adviser to the President Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy July 12, 2023
The Ogun House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution for the state to observe the Isese Cultural Day every August 20.
At the plenary, the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff (APC – Ado-Odo Ota I), moved the motion for the House to adopt the passage of the resolution which was later seconded by Mr Lukmon Adeleye (PDP-Odogbolu).
According to him, the Day will also be declared a Work-Free-Day by the state government.
Speaking, Mr Adegoke Adeyanju (APC-Yewa North 1), who sponsored the motion, said the Day was meant to promote the people’s tradition and culture in the state.
His Imperial Majesty, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, Olubadan of Ibadanland has called on security agencies to ensure that all those behind the Sunday bloody mayhem in some parts of Ibadan are fished out and made to face the wrath of the law.
It was reported that scores of residents of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital were injured , while property worth millions of naira were destroyed when a masquerade called ‘ Ege’ and his adherents attacked the people.
A source said the ‘Ege’ masquerade and his adherents unleashed attack on unsuspecting members of the public , causing panic and pandemonium among the people last Sunday.
In a quick reaction , the presiding authority in Ibadanland , Oba Balogun who frowned at the unwarranted attack on innocent members of the public threatened to ban any masquerade who indulge in some act.
The monarch called for thorough investigation of the incident and appropriate sanction meted to the culprits.
In a press statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by the Olubadan through his Personal Assistant (Media), Oladele Ogunsola, Oba Balogun expressed disappointment over the ugly incident, wondering what became his warning to both the masquerades’ adherents and the members of public ahead the commencement of the annual festival.
In a swift reaction , the prescribing authority in Ibadanland , Oba Balogun who frowned at the unwarranted attack on innocent members of the public threatened to ban any masquerade who indulge in some act.
The monarch called for thorough investigation of the incident and appropriate sanction meted to the culprits.
In a press statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by the Olubadan through his Personal Assistant (Media), Oladele Ogunsola, Oba Balogun expressed disappointment over the ugly incident, wondering what became his warning to both the masquerades’ adherents and the members of public ahead the commencement of the annual festival?
According to him, “the reported media fracas at Alafara Olubadan last Sunday, to say the least was unfortunate and unexpected. Shortly before the festival begun, I admonished all to play according to the rules. Aside the spiritual aspect of the festival, it is also a form of entertainment and one cannot but wonders which of the two aspects of the festival attracts violence.
“It simply means some people have other motives outside of the accepted norms as far as the festival is concerned and it is on the basis of this that I’m instructing the security agencies to fish out the culprits and deal with them accordingly. To before warned is to before harmed. Whoever is found to have been the aggressor should not be spared”, Olubadan added.
Oba Balogun equally charged the masquerades’ handlers to make sure they respect the rights of the residents, bearing in mind that it is only when peace reigns that any festival could be successfully held, stressing that he would not hesitate to place a ban on any masquerade that is found causing trouble for the populace
According to him, “the reported media fracas at Alafara Olubadan last Sunday, to say the least was unfortunate and unexpected. Shortly before the festival begun, I admonished all to play according to the rules. Aside the spiritual aspect of the festival, it is also a form of entertainment and one cannot but wonders which of the two aspects of the festival attracts violence.
“It simply means some people have other motives outside of the accepted norms as far as the festival is concerned and it is on the basis of this that I’m instructing the security agencies to fish out the culprits and deal with them accordingly. To before warned is to before harmed. Whoever is found to have been the aggressor should not be spared”, Olubadan added.
Oba Balogun equally charged the masquerades’ handlers to make sure they respect the rights of the residents, bearing in mind that it is only when peace reigns that any festival could be successfully held, stressing that he would not hesitate to place a ban on any masquerade that is found causing trouble for the populace.
Conversely, the monarch said the residents too should respect the rights of the masquerades to avoid unnecessary clash, adding, “this becomes imperative because of the taboo associated with the appearance of ‘Oloolu’ masquerade which stipulates that women must not sight it. The festival is just for a few weeks in a year, so, I plead that we tolerate and accommodate ourselves for those few weeks”.
The Osun State House of Assembly has approved Governor Ademola Adeleke’s request to appoint twenty-five (25) Special Advisers. This was contained in a letter from the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, by Governor Adeleke on Wednesday, 12th of July, 2023.
According to the Speaker, Governor Adeleke had written to the House of Assembly on the 4th of July, 2023, requesting the approval of the assembly to appoint twenty-five (25) Special Advisers. He noted that the House had now approved the request after careful deliberation.
“After careful consideration, I am pleased to inform you that the Osun State House of Assembly has approved your request.”
While thanking Governor Adeleke for “being so dedicated to serving the people of Osun state”, Rt. Hon. Egbedun expressed confidence that the new set of appointments will no doubt contribute to the overall development and progress of Osun State.
A former governor of Oyo State, Rasidi Ladoja has dragged Governor Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun to court.
The former governor also dragged Ibadan High Chiefs who were recently elevated as Kings to court.
Recall that the state House of Assembly recently amended the Chiefs Law in the state, and on Friday, the 7th of July, the Olubadan elevated ten (10) High Chiefs in the ancient city to Obas, although Ladoja distanced himself from the promotion.
Ladoja had earlier explained that he was not interested in any other crowns but the Olubadan crown. Ladoja filed the suit at the Oyo State High Court.
On Friday, the Olubadan elevated ten (10) High Chiefs in the ancient city to Obas, although Ladoja distanced himself from the promotion.
