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HOME NEWS POLITICS  JUST IN: Makinde Emerges Silverbird Man of the Year The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has emerged as the Silverbird Man of the Year, 2022. He garnered the highest number of votes sent in by members of the public ahead of four other shortlisted personalities.  Governor Makinde was nominated for the massive development of infrastructure and the repositioning of the Oyo state education sector.  According to a statement signed by Jacob Akinyemi- Johnson, Chairman, Editorial Board & Chief Creative Officer, Silverbird Group, said the Silverbird Man of the Year Award was instituted in 2005 to recognize individuals and corporate organizations that have positively impacted the lives of Nigerians.  Some of the past winners of the prestigious Silverbird Man of the Year include the late Professor Dora Akunyili, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Doctor Mike Adenuga, Doctor Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Governors Ifeanyi Okowa,...

HOME NEWS Heartfelt Birthday Wishes to My Principal and Mentor: Aare Opeyemi Omotoso Celebrates Hon. Abiodun Babalola It gladdens my heart to be alive today to witness another birthday anniversary of yours Sir, Hon Engr. Abiodun Babalola.  You're not just a principal to me but a companion that I always lean on whenever  I exhausted my energy. You impact everyone that comes your way and always teach us to be calm and patient.  Hon integrity, I wish you a very prosperous birthday today. You are somebody everyone must emulate to be successful and sur ve in this world. You are unfailingly there for me, come rain or shine. I hope you know how highly I think of you and how grateful I am to have you around! I'm sending all my love to you on your special day Sir.  May you never know a better yesterday Sir,  the good lord will continue to bless you and yours IJN Amen.  Once again Sir,  my warmest wishes and love on your birthday and alwa...

HOME NEWS JUST IN: Oyo Workers Smile To The New Year As 13th-month Salary Gets In  Oyo State Government says it has commenced the payment of 13th-month salaries to workers in the state. Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, the state Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, made this known in a statement on Friday in Ibadan. Olatubosun said that the workers have started receiving alerts for the payment. According to him, the Gov. Seyi Makinde-led administration had on Wednesday promised to make the workers smile, by paying 13th-month salaries before January 2023. The commissioner recalled how Makinde’s administration, on assumption in May 2019, paid workers’ salaries, despite the dwindling economy in the country. He stated that the current administration would never toy with the welfare of the state civil servants. Olatubosun recalled that the state government was one of the few state governments that have continued to pay the minimum wage without failure. “One o...

HOME NEWS JUST IN: Pope Emeritus Benedict Dies At 95 Former Pope Benedict, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to step down, died on Saturday aged 95 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican where he had lived since his resignation, a spokesman for the Holy See said. “With sorrow, I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be provided as soon as possible,” the spokesman said in a written statement. Earlier this week, Pope Francis disclosed during his weekly general audience that his predecessor was “very sick”, and asked for people to pray for him. For nearly 25 years, as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Benedict was the powerful head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office, then known as the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF). Conservatives in the Church have looked to the former pope as their standard bearer and some ultra-traditio...

HOME NEWS POLITICS PDP CRISIS: We Are Waiting For G-5 Governors To Make Their Position known – Tambuwal The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will respond to the antics of five of its Governors currently being speculated to be in political alliance with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state disclosed this on Friday when he hosted media practitioners at Government House, Sokoto. Four hours before his remarks, there has been reports that the G-5 PDP Governors led by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state have been meeting with Tinubu in London on the possibility of their teaming up to work for his victory in the forthcoming presidential elections. Other members of the G-5 are: Governors Okezie Ikpeazu, Samuel Ortom, Ifeanyi Uguwanyi and Seyi Makinde of Abia, Benue, Enugu and Oyo states. According to Governor Tambuwal, who is also the Director General of the Atiku/Okowa presid...

HOME NEWS OPINION: Who Is Afraid Of Makinde || By Oyedeji Ahmed Supporters of opposition parties in Oyo state should read the tea-leaves. How long before they realize that Mr. Jagba’s governorship is only a pipe dream? There is no disputing the fact that Governor Seyi Makinde is once again lucky given his street credibility and widespread acceptance throughout the state. And this has often times made his rivals to be jittery. But do they actually feel the same fear as those who dumped PDP because of their selfish interest to plan his defeat in 2023? The ‘luck’ is on the side of His Excellency whom many referred to as God Sent Man (GSM). And for those who may think that Mr Adelabu Penkelemes of Accord party might pose a challenge to a Makinde’s re-election, it’s important to remind them that If favourite-son Penkelemes could lose so woefully to Makinde in 2019 when the Governor was a political neophyte, then APC strategists should know they don’t have any hope ag...

HOME NEWS FUEL CRISIS: In Ibadan, Man Queueing At Petrol Station Dies In His Car FUEL SCARCITY A yet-to-be-identified man has reportedly died in Oluyole Estate, in the Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, while queuing to buy fuel at a petrol station in the community. The incident happened on Thursday. The Punch Newspaper reports that learned that nobody was aware that the man, who rested his head on his steering, had given up the ghost on the queue until when other customers were pressing their car horns to alert him to move forward that they realized that he was dead. The victim’s car, with number plate AKD 878 GP, had been moved to the nearest police station, while his corpse was deposited in an undisclosed morgue. A source said, “The man’s identity is still unknown. He looked like an Alhaji and was sitting in his car with one leg on the pedal while the other on the ground with his door opened.” The manager of the station, who asked to be identified on...

HOME NEWS POLITICS  2023: Senatorial, House of Reps Seats For Negotiation || As PDP G-5 Governors May Adopt Tinubu     The five aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party governors have asked Tinubu to withdraw support for the governorship and senatorial candidates of the ruling party for them. It was gathered on Thursday that this was part of the conditions presented to Tinubu during his meeting with the PDP governors in London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday. In attendance at the meeting were Governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Samuel Ortom (Benue), and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu states. The governors alongside Donald Duke, Jonah Jang, Olusegun Mimiko, former governors of Cross River, Ondo, and Plateau states, respectively, as well as a Board of Trustees member, Chief Bode George, are defiant in their call for the removal of Iyorchia Ayu as the national chairman of the party. A reliable source disclosed that the fiv...

HOME NEWS BREAKING: Brazilian legend, Pele dies at 82 Brazilian football legend Pele has died following a long battle with cancer, his agent Joe Fraga confirmed. He had been hospitalised since November with multiple ailments. On Thursday, his daughter Kely Nascimento wrote a tribute to her father on Instagram: “Everything we are is thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace.” The 82-year-old three-time World Cup winner, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, was also suffering from heart and kidney problems. Pele had atumour removed from his colon in September 2021. He wasadmittedto the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo on November 29. On Wednesday, the hospital said his colon cancer was showing “progression” and he needed “more extensive care to treat kidney and heart failure”. Pele, seen by many as the most talented footballer to ever play the game, led Brazil to a trio of World Cup titles in1958,1962and1970. He remains Brazil’s leading ...

HOME NEWS POLITICS  EMPOWERMENT: Oyo Lawmaker, Hon Francis Adetunji Empowers Constituents With Motorcycles Oyo State House of Assembly Lawmaker representing Oluyole State Constituency, Hon Francis Adewale Adetunji Empowers Members of his Constituency with two brand new Motorcycles in continuation of his empowerment program. Hon Francis Adetunji who also doubled as Oluyole Local Government Campaign DG for the GSM reelection bid said he will continue to give succor that will make life better for the people of his Constituency. Hon Adetunji use the medium to thank the people's Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for counting him worthy to lead Oluyole Campaign Council, he also promised to ensure Omituntun 2.0 flows in Oyo State. One of the beneficiaries of the Motorcycle, Mr. Sarafa Adegbola who is the PDP Youth leader of ward 10 expresses his profound gratitude to hon Adetunji and prays that God will continue to bless and protect him and his family. The beneficiaries ...

HOME NEWS CRIME Just In: Nine Arrested Over Killing Of PDP Member In Oyo Nine persons have been arrested by the police over the killing of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, Hakeem Mudashiru, in Oyo town. Mudashiru was reportedly macheted to death by hoodlums at his family compound in Oyo East Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Wednesday. Oyo State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Adewale Osifeso, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said the deceased was attacked by hoodlums during a heated argument. “There was an unfortunate case of random violence that led to the death of one Hakeem Mudashiru ‘M’ 40 years reported by the father of the deceased, one Jimoh Agala at Durbar Divisional Police Headquarters, Oyo State on Wednesday, December 12, 2022 at about 13:35hrs (01:35pm local time). “Preliminary investigation has it that the deceased was attacked by hoodlums who he had hitherto engaged in an heated argument. “At the moment, nine suspects, incl...

HOME NEWS POLITICS 2023: We Will Respect All Agreement With Wike, Makinde, Other Aggrieved G5 Govs – Tinubu’s Associate Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is expected to meet with the five disgruntled governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) known as the G-5. According to reports, the meeting would be a chance for them to reach an agreement ahead of the 2023 presidential election. According to reports, the meeting between the former Governor of Lagos State and the G-5 will take place in a European country. A member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council told reporters that all agreements with the five governors would be honored. “Wike’s movement and important members of our team are like-minded and contemporaries,” he stated ahead of the meeting. We want to honour and respect all agreements we have made with them.” The presidential campaign council member was informed that one of the disgruntled governors, Sa...

HOME NEWS POLITICS  Oyo PDP Accuses APC 'Killer-squard' Of Killing Party Member, Wants Culprits Brought To Justice The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state has accused the state chapter of All Progressives Congress APC of sponsoring a 'Killer-squard' to assassinate Mudashiru Baraka, a member of the PDP and grassroots mobilizer in Oyo town. Lamenting the sustained attacks allegedly backed by some individuals in the opposition party, the ruling PDP said others who escaped from the scene sustained various degrees of injuries while appealing to the state Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Williams, to bring culprits of the dastardly acts to justice expeditiously. A statement by the State Publicity Secretary of PDP, Engr Akeem Olatunji II on Wednesday December 28 indicated that the deceased was murdered in cold blood at his family house in Oyo town at the early hour of Wednesday and the matter has already been reported at Durbar Police S...

HOME NEWS 19Years Of Loyalty Pays -MOE Extols Makinde, Dikko, Otunba Seye, Akika, Prince, Others With a grateful heart, I have come to give God all glory, honor, and adoration for HIS mercies over my life in the journey of loyalty that has been tested and trusted . Just like yesterday, here we are today, they never believed in us at first, I was rejected countless times, stampede, yet, we Rose. My Journey so far has been sacrificial, demanding, stressful, and painful beginning From Oyo South Senatorial Youth Leader aspiration, Oyo State House of Assembly aspirant Ibadan North East, Local Government Campaign Coordinator for GSM re-election bid and now gainful, ultimately chosen as the Authentic Chairman Media, Publicity and Communication/Head Youth Media Committee for Omitutun 2.0 in which I believe that it's God all the way.  The road to His Excellency's second term in office is smooth already due to the facts, figures, and all the good works of Engr. (D...

HOME NEWS POLITICS Gbajabiamila Didn’t Promise Payment Of Salary Arrears – Reps Tells ASUU The House of Representatives has reacted to the allegation by the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, that the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila deceived the union to call off the strike. The spokesperson of the House, Ben Kalu, in a statement on Wednesday, disclosed that the speaker never promised the lecturers payment of arrears. It would be recalled that the intervention by the House had led to the call-off of the eight monthly strike by the lecturers. In addition, the National Industrial Court had mandated ASUU to suspend the strike. And the government also insisted on the no-work-no-pay policy. Prof Osodeke had, during an interview on Tuesday, stated that Gbajabiamila failed to keep to the agreement reached with the union. Reacting to the allegation, Kalu said at “no point did the Speaker of the House of Representa...

Home News More Facts: Slain Lawyer Was Expecting Twins, Says Husband Lagos lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, who was killed on Christmas Day by an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), was expecting twins, her husband Gbenga said on Tuesday. Bolanle was shot in the chest by the trigger-happy cop at Ajiwe, Ajah while returning home from service with her family. Her husband relived the ordeal during the visit of the Ikeja Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to their Ajah residence. The Nation learnt that Bolanle, who was four months pregnant, conceived after several failed attempts in six years. Secretary of the Ikeja NBA, Issa Adedokun, who reported on their visit, said Mr. Raheem confirmed his wife was four months pregnant with twins. Adedokun said the NBA Ikeja delegation was led by Vice Chairman, Mrs. Amadigwe-Dike, who heads the Human Rights Committee. “During the visit, Mr. Gbenga Raheem, husband of the deceased narrated how his darling wife was s...

HOME NEWS POLITICS 2023: Again, G-5 Governors Jet Off To London For Strategic Meeting •May Endorse Obi For President The group of five governors (G-5) elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in what could be described as another jamboree, have travelled to the United Kingdom for another strategic meeting. The group led by the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has in continuation of its endless foreign trips, left the country for London in the early hours of yesterday morning. The group which includes Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) had mobilised other party leaders including Chief Bode George, Prof Jerry Gana, etc. to form the ‘Integrity Group’ against Atiku. While THISDAY could not independently confirm if all five governors made the trip to London, a source close to Government House, Port Harcourt, however said all the governors made the trip. The source noted that the gov...