PDP candidate and serving Federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency, Hon. Abass Adigun popularly called (Agboworin) has been declared winner of the 2023 House of Representatives election of the Ibadan South-East/North-East Federal Constituency. The announcement was made by INEC this evening after the final collation of the supplementary election held in 6 polling-units in Ibadan North-East LG and Ibadan South-East LG.
The Returning Officer, Professor Benjamin Olley announced the result of the election that Hon. Abass Adigun of PDP scored a total of 28, 111 votes to defeat all other candidates who contested the election, Dapo Lam of Apc with 27,338votes as second position, Ajaja Adebukola of Accord with 6223 votes in third position.
Others who participated such as candidates of SDP got 337votes, LP 2749, PRP scored 33, NNPP scored 621.
In the meantime, the APC candidate, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has been declared as the winner of member House of Representatives, Oluyole Federal Constituency.
The outgoing President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes who doubles as the National President of Red Cross Society of Nigeria, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga has congratulated Barr. Niyi Ajewole who emerged PG-elect at the just concluded CCII General elections.
Prince Yemisi Adeaga is quoted below:
I congratulate my opponent, Barr. Niyi Ajewole on his victory in the just concluded CCII general election and wish him the very best.
I appreciate all the constituents clubs who believed in my leadership for their unwavering commitment and support which has not only brought development to CCII but also improved the management of resources of the Council.
I appreciate the candidates in my team for their doggedness and spirit of sportsmanship.
I also appreciate all members of my campaign team, supporters, friends, and families for making it possible to face the struggle against mischief, defamation and character assassination which was deployed by the opposing team, to garner pity votes.
Special appreciation goes to my wife, Princess Oluyemisi Adeaga and my children for their unquantifiable support and love.
I also acknowledge the effort of some past President-Generals notably the letter circulated by Chief Bayo Oyero to all constituent clubs on the eve of the election to campaign against me. I take the result as the will of God who will serve each and everyone of us according to what we deserve.
A good take home for us despite the glaring attempts to circumvent the CCII constitution, character assassination and mischief backed up by the external forces who have made themselves kingmakers, is that our performance and leadership skills earned us 45% votes against 53% secured by the winner.
Conclusively, the interest of Ibadan remains paramount to me and I thank God for the opportunity he has given me to serve Ibadanland and Nigeria at large in a humanitarian capacity, this will continue to enhance my contributions towards having a better society.
Long live CCII Long live Ibadanland Long live Oyo state Long live Nigeria.
Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga, President General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) 2021-2023.
The well-known Youth Wing of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) –Ibadan Prime Youths Forum has congratulated the President-General-Elect of the council –Chief (Barr.) Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole of Oluyole Social Elite, Ibadan as he wins CCII Presidential Election.
Sequel to the General elections of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes that came up on Friday 14th April, 2023 at Ibadan House, the forum has congratulated the President-General-Elect on his victory at the poll and charged him to expedite actions on reconciliation of the council members, complete projects being handled and supervised by the council, fix the loopholes in the provisions of the Constitution of the Council, finetune and roll out projects and programmes to further establish Ibadan as a mega city, and consolidate on harnessing the power of youths.
In the press release jointly signed by the National Coordinator and General Secretary of the forum -Dr. Oluwatunmise Victor Adeagbo and Mr. Olanrewaju Abdulwahab respectively, the forum is in no doubt of the capacity of the President-General-Elect having served as FIBSU National President in the past, and as the Legal Adviser of CCII in the recent past.
The forum implored the PG-Elect Chief Niyi Ajewole to immediately constitute power-packed reconciliatory committee to reconcile all divisions most especially the resigned CCII BOTs and the outgoing PG’s team. The forum beseeched all the factions to work together starting from the beginning of the forthcoming Ibadan Cultural Festival 2023 so as to have a glamorous Ibadan week.
The forum expressed belief that the PG-elect would use his expertise and experience to fix the loopholes in the constitution of the council most especially the provisions that plunged the council into chaos during the course of electoral process.
The forum charged the PG-Elect to use his influence, experience, and capacity to complete the projects being handled and or supervised by the council most especially the Olubadan Palace as soon as possible. The forum expressed happiness that completion of Olubadan Palace is one of the top priorities of the PG-elect and thereby charged him to hit the ground running, complete, and commission the long overdue project as soon as possible.
The forum charged the P.G-elect and other members of the incoming Executive Council to finetune the annual programmes of the Council to meet up with the needs of the mega city that Ibadan is, increase the number of the affiliate clubs and that of the active clubs to enhance active participation of clubs and club members in programmes and activities of the council.
In conclusion, the forum charged the P.G-elect to consolidate on the achievements of Chief Yemi Soladoye and Prince Yemisi Adeaga in actively involving youths with capacities in activities and programmes of the council, with a believe that it will expand the reach of the Council which translates to improved cultural, social and economic impact of CCII on Ibadan environs.
A soldier serving with the Nigerian Army has been arrested by the state police command for allegedly stabbing one boy Bummi Omodele in Akure, the Ondo state capital.
The soldier named Tope Kazeem was alleged to have stabbed the victim severally at the back and other parts of the body with knife as the victim who is now in a critical condition has been rushed to an undisclosed hospital.
It was gathered that, he was said to have committed the crime with his friend, Azeez Ayomide at Adilewa area, off Oyemekun road, Akure.
The soldier was at the area to protect his friend (Ayomide) who had a minor disagreement with the victim.
Reacting, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami confirmed the incident, but she did not give further details.
It was however gathered that the soldier had been transferred to the police headquarters for further interrogation.
On behalf of the 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival Committee ,I want to congratulate the CCII PG Elect -Barrister Ajewole and his new executives . The wisdom the new PG Elect need to steer the ship of CCII and hit the ground running positively shall be given to him IJMN. Now that the elections had been won and lost,we should forgive ourselves and let’s put those negative energy behind us,allow genuine reconciliation and peace to reign. We should all work together assiduously to rebuild and promote Ibadan ,create programmes for Ibadan indigents,brainstorming on the issues of land grabbers,find solutions to issues concerning the habit of selling birthright properties to non indigenes especially to the Ibos and other piles of challenges facing Ibadan people should be major concern.
2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival celebrations starts next week Sunday,23rd April,let’s come out in our hundreds to celebrate the legacy of our forefathers ( Ogun o kowa ri,omo Ibadan ki seru enikokan,Ogun o kowa ri.) This Festival is coming at the right time to heal wounds,reconcile and align all our illustrious sons and daughters, brothers and sisters and friends from the same source with same Ibadan developmental agenda. As you all know,it is a week long programme. Come on April29,the grand Finale will take place at the Liberty stadium and the whole of Ibadan will go agog again in celebrations. Pls don’t be left out. Ibadan a gbe gbogbo wa o. To my Muslim brothers,e ku oungbe o. To my Christian faithful, e ku imura isin idupe ola. To my isese worshipers,ayagbo,ayato. Enjoy your weekend Many thanks.
The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory has commenced structural integrity test on the building structures under construction in the Banana Island area of Lagos State.
This was revealed in a post shared on the agency’s Instagram account on Friday.
The test is as a result of the seven-storey building under construction that collapsed on Wednesday on 1st Avenue, Banana Island, Lagos State.
The agency wrote, “Important Information. Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory, LSMTL commences immediate Non-Destructive (structural integrity) Test, NDT of the adjoining buildings at the Banana Island building collapse site.
“Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Initiating structural integrity test on the buildings at the Banana Island.”
The Federation of Ibadan Students’ Union National Council under the Leadership of Aare Fakolade Anuoluwapo TIMFAK has congratulated the President- General Elect, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Aare Barrister Niyi Ajewole on his electoral success of the CCII 2023 Election held on Friday, April 14th at Ibadan House.
According to Aare Fakolade, Barrister Niyi Ajewole served Ibadan meritoriously while serving as the President, Federation of Ibadan Students’ Union National Council some decades ago, and since then, he has been part and parcel of Ibadan development project till date.
“We congratulate Barrister Niyi Ajewole on his Electoral Victory as President- General Elect of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes. Right from his days as student, he has been contributing to the development of Ibadan land, seeing him elected as CCII PG is nothing than a well deserved victory. We wish him a successful tenure”
The President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been charged by a member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Shina Peller, to increase the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Information and Culture in the 2024 Appropriation Act for optimal performance of the nation’s creative industry.
Honourable Peller, who represents Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, made the call while sharing on his social media handles the video of himself moving a motion on the floor of the House on the urgent need to strengthen Nigeria’s creative industry.
Honourable Peller observed that globally, creative industry has become a driver of employment, economic growth, innovation and social cohesion. He added that Nigeria’s creative industry contributes significantly to the nation’s GDP, offering legitimate employment to people, thereby making it the second largest employer of labour after agriculture.
He said
“As Nigeria transitions into a new government, I urge the incoming administration to increase the budgetary allocation of the Ministry of Information and Culture in the 2024 Appropriation Act for optimal performance in the nation’s creative industry.
“This is an industry that contributes significantly to the nation’s GDP, offering legitimate employment to people, thereby making it the second largest employer of labor after agriculture.
“To move this sector forward we need young and vibrant youths to churn out policy reforms that can drive growth and development and attract investment opportunities.”
The Oke Ogun-born federal lawmaker in the said motion, which has been adopted by the House, observed that Nigeria’s film sector (Nollywood) is one of the most lucrative and active creative industries which contributes about 2% to the country’s GDP generating annual revenue of two hundred and eight (208) billion naira.
He also noted that Nigerian music sector, which produces over 550 albums annually, must be strengthened to aid the country’s economic growth.
In the motion, he had listed the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (Burna Boy), David Adedeji Adeleke (Davido) and others as major actors in the Nigerian music industry who made and are making the country proud globally with their record-breaking feats.
The motion noted:
“At the global level, the late Afrobeat creator, Fela Anikulapo-kuti is perhaps the most iconic musician to have come out of Nigeria until recently when Damini Ebunolowa Ogulu(Burna Boy) a Nigerian singer and song writer won best international Act at the 2019 BET Awards and was also nominated for the best world music Album at 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. He also won Best International act at the 2021 BET Awards.
“Recently, top Nigerian Artist Davido’s album titled ‘Timeless’ has featured over 10 million user-generated playlists on Spotify. Also the album had over 12 million streams in 24 hours, this was the first time an album would achieve such a feat.”
Recall that Honourable Peller, who is the Ayedero of Yorubaland, is a major actor in the creative industry. Aside being the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the famous nightclub, Club Quilox, he is also the founder and owner of Aquila Records, a music record label which had dropped many hits even before he ventured into politics.
Some of the hits include Ayepo by Airboy featuring Burnaboy, Slow whyne by Que Peller, Werey Re Rmx by Base One featuring Phyno and Olamide, Believe by Naomi Peller, Capable by Beezy, Oni Reason by Tillaman featuring Davido just to mention a few.
So, as a major stakeholder in the creative industry, Honourable Peller, who had on March 1, 2023, publicly congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his election victory as the country’s President-elect, urges him to strengthen the industry by giving it support in the areas of access to finance, skills and capacity development, infrastructure, intellectual property protection, royal control, development of creative clusters, international strategy among others.
Honourable Peller has always been an advocate, supporter and sponsor of youth-driven initiatives. Recall that through his NGO, Lead Generation Initiative (LGI), he has successfully trained more than one thousand, seven hundred (1700) young Nigerians on effective leadership skills, strategic communication, civic responsibility, active citizenship and nation building. In return, the 1700 beneficiaries have trained over one thousand others through the train-the-trainer model.
A 34-year-old woman, Nosimot Alalade, was, on Friday, arraigned before an Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Isabo for assaulting a staffer of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, while on duty.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the defendant resides at No. 5, Amadiya Street, Olomore area of Abeokuta.
NAN also reports that the defendant is facing a three-count charge of assault, conducting herself in manner likely to cause breach of public peace and acting in a manner to endanger the life of the complainant.
The prosecutor, Insp. Olaide Rawlings, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on April 12 at about 1:00 p.m. at Olomore area of Abeokuta
Ms Rawlings said the defendant assaulted one Silas Olaleye by pushing him from a ladder while performing his lawful duty, which caused him permanent injury on his right leg.
She said that the complainant, who is an IBEDC staffer, and his team, were assigned to Olomore area for routine check of IBEDC bill and meters.
The prosecutor further stated that when the complainant and his team got to the defendant’s house, they asked for her bill and she could not produce it.
“In the process, the complainant was instructed by his team leader to disconnect the defendant’s light from the pole.
“When the complainant climbed the pole to disconnect the cable that carried light to the defendant’s house, she (defendant), out of anger, pushed the ladder which the complainant was mounting,” she said.
Ms Rawlings said that the complainant fell down from the ladder and sustained an open injury on his right leg.
She said the defendant also acted in manner which endangered the life of the complainant and also conducted herself in a manner likely to cause breach of public peace by pushing Olaleye while on lawful duty.
According to her, the offences contravene Sections 338, 343, 355 and 249 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun State, 2006.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The magistrate, M.O. Osinbajo, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000, with one surety in like sum.
She, thereafter, adjourned the case till April 28 for trial.
Barrister Niyi Ajewole has been declared winner of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes 2023 Election, he defeated the incumbent President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga in an election held on Friday afternoon.
Ajweole won with 46 votes while the incumbent President-General, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga polled 39 votes.
