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JUST IN: Oyo PDP Chieftain, Bisi Olopoeyan Renounces Membership From Party

One of aggrieved members and a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Oyo State, Alh. Bisi Olopoeyan has resigned his membership from the party.

The confirmation of the resignation letter was made known this evening via a chat to our correspondent.

Alhaji Olopoeyan said it is imperative for him to take a bold step and leave as his intuition directed him.

He hinged his resignation from the party on the crisis rocking the party in Oyo State.

He however stated that he would communicate his next line of action to the public soon.

Details later.

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Breaking: PDP Extends Sale Of Nomination Forms, Reschedules Screening Of Aspirants

National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended the sale of nomination forms for all offices from the previous deadline of April 1, 2022, to April 8, 2022.

The National Organising Secretary of the party, Umar Bature, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the last day for the return of already completed forms and screening exercises for both the state House of Assembly and National Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives) are rescheduled to April 10, 2022, while the screening of state House of Assembly and National Assembly aspirants was also moved to April 12 and 14, 2022, respectively.

The party had fixed its nomination and expression of interest forms for presidential aspirants at N40 million while state House of Assembly expression of interest is N100,000. The nomination form for state House of Assembly goes for N500,000. House of Representatives’ expression of interest form is N500,000, while  nomination form is N2 million.

“Senate: Expression of Interest, N500,000; Nomination Form, N3,000,000. Governorship: Expression of Interest, N1,000,000; Nomination Form, 20,000,000.

“President: Expression of Interest, N5,000,000; Nomination Form, N35,000,000,” it added

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Kaduna-Abuja Train Attack: ‘The Country Is In Mess’, Says Nollywood Actress, Toyin Aimaku

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has reacted to the death of Dr Chinelo, a victim of the railway attack on Monday 28th March 2022.

Chinelo, after she was shot, took to the microblogging platform Twitter to solicit prayer, but she got trolled for using the incident to chase clout.

Reacting to the sad incident, Toyin Abraham, in a lengthy post on her Instagram page, opined that Nigeria-kind of life could happen to anyone.

Toyin Abraham said the death of Chinelo should serve as a lesson to clout chasers who desire to score points, accolades and likes on social media at the detriment of others who they should take seriously.

According to Toyin Abraham, the country is currently in a mess, and she hopes the current administration will do all they can to fix it, or we will get a better candidate in 2023.

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Adegoke: Falana SAN Wants Osun AG’s Consent To Prosecute Adedoyin, Others

A renowned legal luminary and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN who took over the case of the murdered OAU student, Timothy Adegoke which was later transferred to Osun state, has requested the Attorney-General of Osun State, Femi Akande, to grant a fiat or consent to bring the action in the AG’s name, the standing to prosecute the owner of Hilton Hotels in Ile-Ife, Dr Ramon Adedoyin, and six others for their alleged involvement in Timothy’s murder.

It would be recalled that the murder trial of the seven indicted in the suit, was first instituted in an Abuja court by the police, before being eventually transferred to an Osun State High Court following Falana’s intervention.

Adedoyin and other suspects, including Magdalene Chiefuna, Adeniyi Aderogba, Oluwole Florence, Oyetunde Kazeem, Adebayo Kunle and Adedeji Adesola, were subsequently arraigned on March 3 on 11 counts bordering on conspiracy, murder, attempted felony, unlawful interference with a dead body, altering and intent to destroy evidence.

Falana is seeking fiat to prosecute the case on behalf of the state government.

The human rights lawyer argued that except he is given the powers of prosecution by the state government, he would not be able to pursue the case since murder is a crime against the state.

According to reports, the Osun AG, Akande, when contacted on the telephone, said he was awaiting the approval of Governor Gboyega Oyetola before responding to Falana’s request.

“The governor will take a decision on it,” he said in a text message when asked if the matter would be handed over to Falana.

ODUDUWA NEWS had reported that the defendants standing trial before Justice Adepele Ojo last week entered a no-case submission in their defence.

This followed the close of the prosecution case by the counsel, Mr O. Omosun, after calling eight witnesses.

Adedoyin’s counsel, Yusuf Alli (SAN), as well as the six other defendants, Mr Muritala Abdulrasheed (SAN), Roland Otaru (SAN), and Okon Ita all entered a no-case submission on behalf of the defendants in the matter.

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‘Zah Zuh’ Singer, Habeeb Okikiola (Portable) involved in car accident

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, rapper, and dancer, Portable Omolalomi whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola is in the news again after sharing a video about his crashed ride Range Rover.

In a video making the round on social media, the singer survived a crash with his Range Rover ride.

The controversial singer however accused some people to be behind the evil situation.

The Odogwu Bitters ambassador said the crash happened after he applied the brake but he will fix it in no time.

The Zazu crooner on Tuesday took to his Instastory to give an account of how the crash happened.

In his post, he suggested that some people with fetish hands have touched the ride.

“Help me remove my car before it tumbles I applied the brake when it was going on a free movement.

They have an eye on this car, they’ve touched it with magical hands but nothing will happen to a child of God. I will remove part of the money we use for enjoyment to fix it, the front and back haven’t spoil,” he said.

In another post he wrote, “Thank God Modupe nothing spoil Zazuu motor.”

The controversial singer was gifted the Range Rover as a New Year’s gift in January 2022.

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Okeho Youths Seal Off IBEDC Office Over Incessant Power Outage

Indigenes of Okeho Community, Kajola Local Government, Area of Oyo State have sealed off Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC branch office over alleged irregularity of electricity. The decision was said to have been taken on Tuesday, March 29 by the community youths and other stakeholders amidst tight security, sequel to epilepsy of electricity in the whole community.

In an interaction with a stakeholder who spoke under the
condition of anonymity stressed that the officials of IBEDC in
the community have been playing upon intelligence of
indigenes and entire dwellers in all metropolis making the local council.

He maintained that the community had been in total blackout
for the past eleven (11) days, justifying that they restored
electricity yesterday and they started distributing bills
immediately to the people.

An anonymous person lamented that the poor reactions of
IBEDC officials towards stability of electricity in the community is condemnable. He maintained that the sealing of branch office would remain until further notice.

While filing this report, all efforts made to speak with any of
the IBEDC officials proved abortive.

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World Theatre Day Holds In Ado-Awaye

The 2022 edition of this year’s World Theater Day celebration took place yesterday, 27th March 2022, at the palace of His Royal Majesty Oba Rev’d Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, Makuledoye 11, Asoludero 1, the Alado of Ado-Awaye land, Araromi LCDA.

The event of this year which was organised by Ado Awaye Tourism Heritage Development Initiative (ATHID) in conjunction with Oyo State Theater and Motion Picture Practitioners, features various programs of activities such as stage play, music performances,poem recitation, acrobatic display, award presentations,among others.

In his opening address, Kabiesi Alado of Ado-Awaye land and the Paramount traditional ruler in Araromi LCDA, His Royal Majesty Oba Rev’d Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi Makuledoye 11 Asoludero 1, appreciated the Oyo State TAMPAN under the able leadership of Yeye Oge Ross Odika for the partnership deed. Speaking further, Alado said that, today’s program was another milestone achieved in developing Ado mountain tourism center for the economic advancement of the state at large, and not Ado-Awaye community alone. He said,”I will not relent my efforts until Ado mountain tourism center is given the desired attention by the government. In his further address, Alado charged Oyo State TAMPAN to direct their theater profession to the advantages of Ado mountain tourism center through film acting and motion pictures.Finally, he wished every theater Practitioners a successful celebration.

In his keynote address, the Chairman of the day who was equally one of the awardees, Architect Muyiwa Ige,a former Commissioner for Lands and Housing in the State of Osun, expressed his happiness to the organizers of the program for given him the opportunity to be part of the epoch-making event of this year’s World Theater Day celebration. Architect Muyiwa said, theater profession has gone beyond imagination in view of it’s contributions to our national growths and developments. He stated further in his address that theater has been a veritable too for tourism and culture promotion and they were inseparable components.The Esa-Oke born politician and son of the late political icon and former Anthony General and Minister for Justice, Chief Ajibola Ige, said,”Ado Awaye and other towns in Oke-Ogun region of Oyo State are the second homes of my late father, that is why I am happy to be here at Ado Awaye and I am much ready to assist the Community”.

The Chairman, Oyo State Tourism Board, Elder Bode Adejumobi, while speaking on behalf of the Oyo State Government at the occasion, put ‘a path on the back’ of His Royal Majesty, Oba Rev’d Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi for his unrelenting efforts at making Ado mountain tourism center more popular among other tourism center in Nigeria and by extension in the whole of Africa. Elder Bode further reiterated the State Government’s determination in developing some tourism centers in the state among which Ado hill tourism center was taking the leading priority.He therefore appreciated the Oyo State TAMPAN and ATHID for the good initiative and he wished them happy celebration.

The awardees at the event were Architect Muyiwa Ige,Elder Bode Adejumobi, Ambassador Akeem Arapaja, Alhaji Seriki Yakubu,among others. Other dignitaries at the occasion were;Mr.Richard Akande,(chairman planning committee), Mr Yinka Agboola,( Chief Editor, Parrot Extra)Yeye Oge Ross Odika,Mr.Obika, among others.

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Nigeria Loses Out, Fails To Qualify For World Cup In Qatar After Ghana Draw

The Super Eagles on Tuesday were denied a World Cup ticket to Qatar after a dull 1-1 draw with Ghana at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja.

The first leg game in Kumasi had ended 0-0 leaving the Ghanaians to qualify on the away goal rules.

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey had put Ghana in front early in the first half before Troost Ekong converted a penalty to level affairs minutes later.

However, the Super Eagles couldn’t find the crucial second goal, breaking the heart of millions of Nigerian football fans.

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Photos: VP Osinbajo Shelves Lagos Trip, Visits Victims Of Kaduna-Abuja Train Attack

The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived at the 44 Military Hospital to see some of the persons that were injured in the train attack.

On his way to Lagos for the 13th Tinubu Colloquium marking former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s 70th birthday, VP had to detour to Kaduna this afternoon on receiving news of the extent of human & material losses occasioned by yesterday’s dastardly attack on the Abuja-Kaduna railway route.

Images below show VP and the Governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai paying a visit to victims of the attack at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna.

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‘We Are Tired Of Sitting Under The Tree’, Ibarapa North Councillors Protest Lack of Office, Independence

ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that a protest was held today by the legislative members of the Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State at the local government headquarters in Ayete.

The protesting Ibarapa North Local Governmnent Councillors were elected on May 22, 2021 and took their oath of office on May 27, 2021.

The legislative arm comprising 10 Councillors from the three towns that made up the local government council, Ayete, Tapa and Igangan were seen early hours of Tuesday, March, 29, 2022 holding placards with different inscriptions: “This Is The 10th Month In Government, No Office, No Legislative Chamber.” “No More Marginalization.” “No More Cheating.” “We Are Tired of Sitting Under The Tree.” “We Need A Conducive Environment To Discharge our Duties.” “306 Days In Office Without Office.” “We Are Here To Represent Our People, Allow Us To Serve Them.”

Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday, the Councillors who were in group told PC that Akorede led administration in Ibarapa North Local Governmnent had failed to give opportunity to the elected Councilors of the local government to operate and serve the people.

The Councilors also bemoaned marginalization and lack of respect from the members of the executive arm.

According to the Councilors, Hon. Oladimeji Jamiu who is the local government’s Supervisor for Youth and Sports allegedly slapped the Speaker of the House, Hon. Oladeni Monsuru Badmus “just because the Speaker was trying to settle dispute between the Supervisor and a member of hospital management board at the state level.

Asked if the Supervisor had the backing of the local government chairman to have acted in such manner, the Councilors said they had no evidence of such but premised their claim on the fact that “Akorede led governmnent has no respect for anyone.”

“It is only Ibarapa North Local Governmnent that doesn’t have office for Councilors, we were elected to serve our people, without an office, how are we going to discharge our constitutional responsibilities?.”

“We are here to serve the people, there is no way to prepare motions or bills, it is the job of Councilors to listen to what our people need while we forward their request for executive implementation, but this is what we have not been doing since we were elected.”

“Only Akorede and his group are governing the local government, we are tired, we are being cheated and marginalized, our career is in danger.”

“We reported everything to Dr. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju but nothing was done.”

“We really want to serve our people, this is not how governmnent is run,” the Councilors told PC.

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