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UI alumnus emerges 2022 first runner up youth of the year in Oyo

Dolapo Hamzat

An alumnus of University of Ibadan, Dolapo Amusat has emerged as the first runner up in the youth of the year category in Oyo state.
Amusat emerged as the first runner up in the youth category during the 2022 Oyo State most influential award series.

The event was organised in Ibadan, the state capital by Ibadan Media Limited.

Amusat was born on 22nd July 1995 to the popular Gbenla family in Ibadan.

He attended Concord Preparatory School, The International School, University of Ibadan, and completed his tertiary education at the University of Ibadan, where he studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

While in the university, he was an active driver of Arts and Creative initiatives. He co-founded the award-winning Uites Write initiative with his friends. This project helped showcase the literary culture in the Premier University and went on to win the ‘Student Initiative of the Year’ at the Students Union Awards.

Award.

His interest in creativity while being rooted in Engineering and Technology made his journey post-university more interesting. He went on to co-found Agbowo.org, an acclaimed African art magazine that has collected and published works from dozens of writers and artists across Africa.

He also founded WeTalkSound, a music community that started as a WhatsApp group in the University of Ibadan, that has now grown into one of the most important youth-driven entertainment companies in the country.

With WeTalkSound, Dolapo has helped support and develop several talented individuals from Oyo state and Nigeria as whole. He has also executed marketing campaigns for superstars such as: Reminisce, Timaya, Teni the Entertainer, Bad Boy Timz, and worked with brands like Aristokrat Records, Smoov Chapman, Boomplay, and many more.

He partnered with the team to bring superstar Bella Shmurda to Ibadan in January 2022 for a huge concert, and he supported the committee on talent hunt of Ibadan Culture week 2022.

He has been listed as one of the most influential under-30 youth in the Nigerian music industry by Pulse Nigeria and Turntable Charts.

In his professional career, he has journeyed through multinationals like Total E&P, KPMG, Bolt and he now works as an Associate Product Marketing Manager at Google, focusing on initiatives targeted at supporting African youth through digital skills.

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Makinde Vows To Pay Oyo Teachers 2022 Annual Leave Bonus By End Of February

Oyo State governor; ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, reaffirmed his unwavering admiration for teachers and the teaching profession, noting that his administration will continue to do everything possible to ensure that teachers and other workers are satisfied on the job.

The governor, who declared that the state government will pay the state’s teachers annual leave bonus for 2022 by end of February, said that the welfare of workers will continue to be paramount to his government.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, on behalf of the Media Committee of the Governor’s Campaign Council, stated this on Wednesday, when he met with the representatives of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Itesiwaju Local Government Chapter in Otu.

The governor equally told residents of the Council at separate meetings with the leadership of religious faiths and the traditional council that his administration will explore tourism and solid mineral development to expand the state’s economy under Omititun 2.0.

Speaking with the traditional rulers at the Itesiwaju Local Government Hall, Otu, Governor Makinde stated that he is seeking to be re-elected so as to consolidate on the gains under Omituntun 1.0, which were recorded in the past 44 months.

Governor Makinde equally met with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the First Baptist Church, Otu; the League of Imams and Alfa at the Central Mosque, Otu as well as the traditional worshippers, urging them to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidates in National Assembly, state Assembly and governorship elections.

While campaigning at separate meetings with traditional worshippers, commercial motorcycle riders’ associations and non-indigenes of the Council, the governor said that his administration has been able to deliver on its 2019 campaign promises.

The governor explained that everything his administration has been able to achieve under Omituntun 1.0 will be consolidated under Omituntun 2.0, warning residents of the Council not to allow opposition political parties whom he said have nothing to campaign with to deceive them ahead of the coming elections.

In his remarks during the traditional council’s meeting with the governor and his entourage, the Eleyinpo of Ipapo, Oba Yekeen Ademola, as well as representatives of each group met by the governor, lauded his administration’s achievements in the last 44 months.

They also promised to work for the success of his second term bid.

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CBN Naira Policy Demarketing Tinubu, Buhari Must Stop Emefiele Now – Akeredolu

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele to reverse the naira redesign policy now.

Governor Akeredolu said that both the new and old notes should be allowed to co-exist, noting that despite an existing court injunction, the old notes seem to have ceased to be legal tender in the country.

The Governor spoke on Tuesday evening while receiving members of the Youth Directorate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) led by Seyi Tinubu.

Seyi Tinubu is the son of APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Governor Akeredolu faulted the timing of the policy, stating that it is ill-timed, adding that the problem created by the naira and fuel scarcity have affected the ratings of the APC.

He said:”We have a problem we are facing in this country today. Our rating as a party is not that favorable. Let’s not deceive ourselves. Must it be now that we will have this financial policy?

“How? Fuel and everything? Things are not easy. This policy is not right at this time. It should be reversed. Reserve it and tell CBN that we are reversing it. Let old and new notes co-exist.

“Okada, taxis , banks are not taking old notes again. There is an injunction and everyone is behaving like there is no injunction. We have said that this man (CBN Governor) should be removed when he contested to be President. The man is not fit for that position. A man who attempted to be President will frustrate us at this time.”

Governor Akeredolu commended Seyi Tinubu and his team for the rigorous campaign embarked upon for the success of the APC.

While appreciating the youths in the party for their relentless efforts, the Governor revealed that youth will determine the outcome of the next week Presidential election.

“Your demographic shows that you occupy a larger percentage. You are the ones that will talk to yourself.” He said.

Arakunrin Akeredolu explained that the choice of the Presidential Candidate of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was premised on informed decisions based on his competence and track record.

“We didn’t waver when we said that the Presidency must come to the South. And when it got to the south, we didn’t waver when we said competence and track record are important. Our choice of Asiwaju was premised on informed decision not because we are from the same tribe.” Governor Akeredolu said.

He further commended the State Youth Leader of the party, Ayo Olawande Wisdom for running the youth department of the party effectively.

Earlier, Seyi Tinubu appreciated the Governor for his commitment to youth development and inclusion.

“We have come to seek your approval to add to what you have done in the state already in terms of campaign. We will be in Ondo for the next two days to meet with the youths.

“Thank you for all you have been doing for Ondo and Nigeria . Most especially for young Nigerians and youths in the state. With the work you have done , we know Asiwaju has no worries in Ondo State.” He said.

The Governor was joined by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; National Vice Chairman of party (Southwest) Hon. Isaac Kekemeke; Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; Commissioner for Finance; Hon. Wale Akinterinwa; and the Director-General of the Project Performance and Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU) Mr. Babajide Akeredolu.

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Sanwo-Olu Directs Lagosians To Continue Using Old Notes

Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu, the Lagos State Government has directed Lagosians to continue transacting with the old naira notes.

According to a statement by the governor on Wednesday evening, he applauded the people for their patience and assured them of the State government continuous support.

The full statement reads:

“I hereby commend and applaud your patience and calmness, following the sad controversy generated by the Naira shortage crisis.

I would like to inform you that the Lagos State Government has joined the dispute at the Supreme Court, which today adjourned the hearing of the matter till February 22.

When the matter first came up on February 8, the apex court said the old notes remained legal tender.

That position has not changed. Therefore we hereby warns those rejecting the old notes to desist from doing so or face prosecution. It is against the law to reject the old notes, as doing so is contrary to the position of the Supreme Court.

I therefore plead with everyone to remain law-abiding, and shun mischief makers who may want to exploit this temporary situation to promote their anti-people agenda. I am confident that the Judiciary will resolve all the issues around the currency shortage crisis.

To cushion the effect of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive on the old notes, especially on the vulnerable among us, Lagos State has started the distribution of the food packs as I earlier promised, while the 50% fares slash on all State transportation services facilities continues”

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Fish sellers protest rejection of old naira notes in Ibadan

Some fish traders on Wednesday in Ibadan protested the rejection of old naira notes by cold room operators, saying the development lead to losses on their part.

The traders, comprising aged women, had converged on the premises of Agidigbo 88.7FM along Iwo Road-Ojoo Expressway in a peaceful demonstration to pass across their grievances to the state government and the Central Bank of Nigeria.

They noted that they collected old notes from their customers on Tuesday but, on Wednesday morning, when they got to Bodija Market, to buy fish to restock, the cold room operators demanded new notes and rejected the old ones.

They lamented that they would be in losses if the old notes are not accepted eventually.

Mrs Olayemi Adebayo, who, according to Daily Independent, spoke on behalf of the women, said their demand was that the govenment extend the deadline for the swap of old naira notes for new ones.

Adebayo said, ”We came here to protest. We went to Bodija Market this morning to buy fish, they did not collect old notes from us. That is we are here this morning.

“We want the government to extend the date for us. The development is affecting our sales. The notes we have collected are old ones. Each of us is holding about N30,000 of the old notes.”

Source: Punch News

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Sowore Is My Preferred Candidate For The 2023 Election – Seun Kuti

Seun Kuti, a nigeria renowned musician and the chairman of Movement of the people (MOP) in his interview with Arise TV has said his preferred candidate for the 2023 presidential election is the AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele sowore.

However he is being held back to campaign for him because he (Seun) is the chairman of his political party, Movement of the People.

“It is impossible for me to have a candidate in the election that is not in my movement. I have been stopped by my organization from campaigning or choosing any candidate.

What I have said though is that of all the candidates in this election, the one I preferred and think is the best is Omoyele Sowore, he said.”

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LAUTECH, Iseyin/Ogbomosho Road, Others Cannot Be Achieved Without Dele Adeola’s Backing – Makinde Declares

The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde has declared that the monumental achievements recorded in Iseyin and other places cannot be achieved without the support of the lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency, Hon. Dele Adeola.

Makinde made this assertion yesterday during a campaign tour and town hall meeting held with Araromi LCDA traditional council in Ado-Awaye.

The town hall meeting was part of the programmes earmarked for yesterday’s campaign in Iseyin.

Makinde made a remark on the establishment of satellite campus of LAUTECH in Iseyin, construction of Iseyin Ogbomoso road among several others as part of the legislative support he received towards the achievement of the said projects.

Makinde was quoted as saying, “Hon. Dele Adeola was very instrumental to our achievements because he always ensured that we received maximum support at the State House of Assembly.

“Without him at the State Assembly, we cannot record some of our achievements. Indeed, he is a dogged and very supporting lawmaker.

“Let Dele Adeola return elected so that we can continue our good work together in Omituntun 2.0. I am using this medium to solicit for your votes to him so that we can take Oyo State to the Promised Land together”.

“We cannot afford to lose Dele Adeola at the State Assembly as his efforts and resilience towards the success of our administration cannot be overlooked”, said Makinde.

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Naira Swap: Protest Rocks Ibadan, APC Alleges Makinde Plotting Against Tinubu’s Campaign Visit

Residents are currently protesting peacefully against Old Naira Note swap deadline right now at Eleyele, Ibadan.

People trooped out today to express their grievances on the Naira swap deadline which Central Bank of Nigeria CBN had maintained since yesterday that there would be no going back on the February 10th deadline.

Meanwhile, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu said by the party leaders to have planned his State campaign in Ibadan tommorrow before the latest development.

Some APC stalwarts in the State have alleged that the protest which lately rocked the state was a plot by the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to disrupt the planned campaign visit.

According to the former Deputy National Youth Leader of the APC, Afeez Bolaji Repete, he alleged that the protest was orchestrated by some groups of people in the Oyo State PDP to prevent Tinubu’s visitation to the state. He also alleged that Makinde had plotted to to disrupt the planned campaign scheduled to hold tommorrow.

Details later.

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Labour Party National Chairman Denies Structure Collapse Into APC In Southwest

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure, on Monday, debunked the report that the Southwest chapter of the party has collapsed its structure into the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Lagos Reporters had earlier reported that The National in its report noted that LP in the SouthWest alligned with APC ahead of the 2023 general election.

It was stated that the alleged Southwest LP chairman, Omotoso Banji, led the party leadership to collapse its structure in Akure, Ondo State capital.

However, the National Chairman of the party in a chat with newmen correspondent described the report as fake.

According to Abure, the alleged leader of the party in the region, Banji had been expelled from the party decades ago over his involvement in anti-party activities.

He further stated that Banji is not an official of the LP, hence he can not take such a stand or decision on behalf of the party.

Abure wondered why the APC would rely on the words of Banji that the Labour Party would collapse its structure in the region.

He said, “instead of the APC to go and redeemed their image and apologise to Nigerians for maladministration, they are looking for cheap publicity.

“Nigerians have been deceived before, they were deceived in 2015 and 2019, and they can’t be deceived again in 2023.

“The All Progressives Congress should go and redeem their image, and stop using someone we have expelled over the years, who is their member for propaganda.

“It is ridiculous and laughable for them to say they decamped in the Southwest, I dispel the report.”

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