Prominent environmentalist and former state lawmaker from Owo Local Government area of Ondo State, Hon. (Dr.) Adeyemi Olayemi, has been appointed into the cabinet of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, amid jubilations in the ancient town of Owo. Adeyemi, fondly known as Koko, was named Special Adviser on Environment, in the roll-call of latest political appointments in the governor’s assurance to various groups and stakeholders across the state that he would run inclusive governance. Olayemi, who is the Owo Local Government Director-General for the governor ‘s mainstream campaign body, the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC), in accepting the…
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Mainstream campaign body for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC) has congratulated some of its key members recently appointed into positions by the state government. In a statement issued on Thursday by LACO-FSIC State Director of Information, Mr. Kayode Fasua, the organisation noted that beyond the competence of the appointees, their selection from the campaign body would help bolster members’ commitment to ongoing governorship campaigns. Notable LACO-FSIC members appointed as Special Advisers or Senior Special Assistants on the roll-call of the latest appointments include Femi Fadairo, the campaign organisation’s director…
…passes on in London hospital The Towulade of Akinale in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Olufemi Ogunleye, has passed on. Oba Ogunleye, it was learnt, transited in a London hospital after a brief illness on Wednesday afternoon. A statement issued on behalf of the family, on Thursday, by Dr Kola Adesina, confirmed the transition of the erudite royal father at 79 years of age. The statement read, “With gratitude to God, the entire Ogunleye Family of Akinale and Delesolu Compound, Ago-Owu, Owu Kingdom Abeokuta, hereby announce the passing unto glory of our illustrious son, father and grandfather,…
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, on Thursday, made a series of thought-provoking statements on social media platform X.com The Grammy-award-winning Nigerian singer, widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential artists in Africa, took to X on Thursday to share his views on religion and spirituality. Wizkid, who has achieved global recognition with hit songs like “Essence,” “Come Closer,” and “Ojuelegba,” among others, wrote, “I could start a church if I wanted.” This statement has since caught the attention of his massive fanbase, sparking speculation and discussions. However, it is unclear what his…
International award-winning singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has dragged Sophia Momodu, the mother of his first child, Imade, to court, seeking custody of the daughter. In an originating motion filed by his lawyers, Dr Olaniyi Arije, Okey Barrah and others, at the Lagos State High Court, dated April 17, 2024, Davido is praying the court for “an order granting joint custody of Miss Imade Adeleke to the applicant.” In the alternative, the singer prayed to the court for “an order granting to the applicant unfettered and unrestricted access to Miss Imade.” The suit, marked LD/1587PMC/2024, has as applicant…
Residents of Nyanya/Karu were in jubilant celebration during the festive period commending minister Nyesom Wike for the restoration of potable water to the areas. The satellite towns of Nyanya Karu have been without water since last October when there was pipeline distruption conveying water to the areas. The acting General Manager of the agency, Daniel Salka Audu had reassured the residents that the board would do everything in its power to rectify the damageThe Honourable Minister, in his determination to ensure that water is made available to the FCT residents, engaged a contractor to repair the damaged three kilometer stretch…
The Federal Lawmaker representing the people of the Michika/Madagali constituency of the green chambers of the national assembly, Rt Hon Zakaria Dauda Nyampa has rain encomium on Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State. Dauda in a Statement sent to this medium to felicitate with Governor of the Father’s Day worldwide celebrated said Fintiri is both his political mentor and Father and is blunt in telling the world the Governor has made him who is today. According to him Fintiri is a true visionary leader and attested to his dedication and foresight in delivering on the…
…says Fintiri is a visionary leader to transform Adamawa into bigger Dubai The Federal Lawmaker representing the people of Michika/Madagali constituency in the green chambers of the National Assembly, Rt Hon Zakaria Dauda Nyampa has rained encomiums on Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State. Dauda in a Statement sent to this medium to felicitate with Governor of the Father’s Day worldwide celebrated said Fintiri is both his political mentor and Father and is blunt in telling the world the Governor has made him who is today. According to him Fintiri is a true visionary leader…
..…as group commends organisers, sets agenda As the September 21st governorship election in Edo State inches closer, the National Association of Edo State Indigenes has shown concern over the manner and process of leadership recruitment in the state. The association says it has put together a symposium with the theme: Leadership Recruitment Process in Nigeria: Edo State Imperative. The event, which is scheduled to take place tomorrow at the National Merit Award House in Abuja, will feature the three major contending candidates as guest speakers. They are Sen. Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olumide Akpata…
In the last 26 years of his robust News hunting without break, Friday Olokor’s name has become a household name, synonymous to journalism which he practice daily.Born in Abavo, Ika South LGA of Delta State, he attended Ekuma Primary School, Abavo, where he had his Primary Six First School Leaving Certificate in 1981. From Primary Three, he started to participate in many quiz competitions organised by the then Bendel State Government with many laurels. His interest in Journalism became reinforced in Saint Charles College, Abavo where he got inspiration in 1985 from a teacher in English & Literature who was…