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Penultimate Saturday, the ancient town of Saki in Oke Ogun axis of Oyo State played host to an unprecedented throng of people as the remains of one of the town’s leading lights, Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleosho, were committed to Mother Earth.Chief Koleosho was a man of many parts; the third son of Pa Samson Alamu Alaiyaki Koleosho and Mama Comfort Subulade Gbogbolomo Koleosho of Emi Abata Compound, Kinikini Area of Saki, was a consummate businessman, an impeccable public servant, an astute politician, a renowned manager of men and resources as well as a distinguished Yoruba leader. He served as a…

The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Nigeria & Overseas, Babalola Region, has announced a three-day power-packed crusade, “Saki for Christ 2024,” scheduled to take place from Wednesday, October 30th to Friday, November 1st, 2024. The event, themed “Great Power to Redeem,” will be held at the Baptist High School playing ground, Saki, at 5:00 pm daily. The highlight of the event will be the Ministers Fire Conference on Thursday, October 31st, 2024, beginning at 10:00 am. The crusade promises an atmosphere of spiritual revival, offering opportunities for salvation, healing, deliverance, breakthroughs, and impartation. The program will feature revered ministers of God,…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter, has commenced its Week activities with a thanksgiving service held at Oritamefa Baptist Church, Ibadan. NAWOJ Members across the state gathered to express gratitude for blessings throughout the year and to seek guidance for the week ahead. NAWOJIANS adorned in colorful uniforms and joined by the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council, Comrade Ademola Babalola, filled the church with joy, showcasing their dancing skills. Delivering a sermon titled “When God Decides to Transform a Home,” a guest Minister Rev’d Mike Babatunde drew his message from 1…

In a dramatic turn of events, a Federal High Court in Kano has sacked all 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for Saturday’s local government elections. The ruling was delivered on Friday by Justice Simon Amobeda following a case filed by Engineer Muhammad Babayo and a faction of the NNPP against the party’s leadership. Justice Amobeda ruled that the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) should accept a new list of candidates submitted by the faction led by the recognized State Chairman, Dalhatu Shehu Usman, by the party’s constitution. “The defendant is hereby restrained…

As urbanization accelerates in Nigeria’s bustling economic hub, Lagos State, housing shortages have become a pressing concern. The city, known for its rapid population growth, faces immense pressure to meet the growing demand for residential properties. One innovative strategy emerging in response to this challenge is joint venture partnerships (JVPs). These collaborations bring together developers, investors, and landowners, enabling them to pool resources, share risks, and combine expertise to tackle the complex issue of housing deficits. The growth of Lagos State’s population, driven by urban migration and economic opportunities, has placed an enormous strain on the housing market. As a…

In 2019, Lagos State embarked on a transformative journey by launching the Aumentum Land Administration Solutions, a cutting-edge digital system designed to automate and streamline land records management. This system, which has been adopted by governments around the world, enhances the transparency and efficiency of property transactions while securing land documentation. The Aumentum solution has positioned Lagos State as a leader in the digital revolution of land administration in Nigeria, offering a new benchmark in governance excellence. From Manual to Digital: A Paradigm Shift Before the introduction of Aumentum, land title processing in Lagos was largely manual, resulting in numerous…

As a critical step towards ensuring access to safe clean, and potable water by the citizenry, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan Northwest Local Government, Alh AbdulRahman Olanrewaju Adepoju has officially flagged off chlorination of wells within the Council area. According to the Council Boss, the initiative was part of the local government’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of its citizens, and is in line with the state government’s commitment to providing basic amenities to rural communities. Alh Adepoju maintained that the chlorination of wells across the nooks and crannies of the Council area is a crucial step in…

Two days ago, a friend forwarded an article to me on WhatsApp, authored by Sola Abegunde. The title of the article is: ‘Oyo Joint Allocations Account: How Governor Makinde Has Been Deliberately Destroying Roads In Ibadan To Drain Local Government Funds.’The friend, an indigene of Ogun State resident in Sagamu, went ahead to say that Ibadan people are ingrates and that we are insulting a governor doing so much. Of course, I had no idea what he was talking about until I opened the link he sent to me. The truth was that he came to Ibadan about two weeks earlier…

In continuation of his poverty alleviation initiatives, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) on Wednesday empowered numerous constituents in Ibadan through the distribution of various skill enhancement kits. The initiative, designed to support entrepreneurs and professionals across various sectors, aims to improve the livelihoods of beneficiaries by providing essential tools for their trade and daily operations. Items distributed during the event included palmtops, grinders, cameras, printers, makeup kits, gas cylinders and cookers. Additionally, medical kits containing electronic blood pressure meters, blood glucose meters, and thermometers were provided. Hon. Mojeed Olaoya, the Oyo South Senatorial Chairman of APC, commended Senator Alli for…

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers from his cabinet. According to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, on Wednesday. The affected ministers include Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs; Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism; Prof. Tahir Mamman (SAN, OON), Minister of Education; Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development; and Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development. In addition to the dismissals, President Tinubu reassigned 10 ministers and appointed seven new cabinet members, including Bianca Ojukwu and Jumoke Oduwole. Recall that the Federal executive council earlier scrapped…