BREAKING: Senator Akpabio meets Buhari in London as former Governor moves to dump PDP

A former Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio, has been pictured in London with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Akpabio, who won his seat in the Senate on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is believed to be set to decamp to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The lawmaker’s meeting with Buhari, comes after an aide to the National Leader of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, claimed he would join the party in a few days.

Oyo Govt Ejects Illegal Occupants At State-owned Ajoda Estate

The Oyo State government has ejected some illegal occupants of the state-owned Ajoda Estate, situated in Egbeda Local Government area of the state.

Those ejected were found guilty of offences ranging from illegally staying in the government-owned property for between five and eight years to subletting some the vacant apartments to unsuspecting members of the public.

Acting Director, Oyo State Housing Corporation, Mr Samuel Adekunle, last Thursday, led the taskforce for the ejection.

He said the action was sequel to several complaints by the original allotees of the flats alleging takeover of their properties by other persons.

Prior to the action, Adekunle explained that the illegal occupants had failed to yield the corporation’s vacation orders.

He, subsequently, assured of continuation of the exercise, warning that those who fail to vacate as directed could face prosecution.

“We have given most of the houses in the estate to our allottees but most of them are not resident in Ibadan. We have visited the estate severally but could not eject them, believing the original owners allowed them stay there.

“It was recently that the owners came to complain that some people illegally occupied their flats illegally,” Adekunle said

ADC Releases Guidelines For Conduct Of Congresses

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released guidelines for the conducts of wards, local and state congresses.
According to the guidelines seen by insideOyo.com, all payments for purchase of nomination forms shall be made not later than 72 hours to the respective Congresses and shall be made directly into the Party’s Account.



The Congress will elect will principal members of the party.

See details below:

GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCT OF WARDS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND STATE CONGRESSES

1. STATE CONGRESS COMMITTEE
There shall be a State Congress Committee of 7 persons to be appointed by the National Working Committee (NWC), (9 appointed)…
The Committee shall comprise of persons of proven integrity from any State other than where they are to serve.
The Committee which shall comprise of a Chairman, Secretary and 5 members shall be responsible for the conduct of State congresses.
2. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONGRESS COMMITTEE
There shall be a 5-member Local Government Congress Committee to be appointed by the State Congress Committee.
Members of the Committee shall be appointed from any part of the State other than the Local Government area in which they are to serve.
WARD CONGRESS COMMITTEE
There shall be established a Ward Congress Committee comprising of 3 persons per Ward to serve as Local Organizing Committee for conduct of Ward congresses.
Members of the Committee shall be appointed from any part of the Local Government area other than the Ward in which they are to serve.
APPEALS COMMITTEE
The Wards and Local Government Congresses Appeals Committee shall be the State Congress Committee of the party.
The Wards and Local Government Congresses Appeal Committee shall be responsible for the hearing of all appeals arising from the Wards and Local Government Congresses and their decisions shall be final.
The State Congress Appeal Committee shall be the National Working Committee (NWC) and shall be responsible for the hearing of all appeals arising from the State Congress and their decisions shall be final.
Dates, Time and Venue of Congresses
Dates for conduct of Congresses Shall be determined by the National Working Committee (NWC) in compliance with the Electoral Act, INEC Guidelines and Regulations as well as the Constitution of the Party.
Notice of dates for conduct of Congresses shall be communicated to the States as soon as the National Working Committee files such notice with INEC.
All Congresses must be conducted in easily accessible public venues, and notice of which must be given publicly from time to time until at least 24 hours before the date of the Congress.
COMPOSITION OF ELECTORS FOR CONGRESSES
The Ward congress shall consist of all registered members of the party in the ward whose names appear in the Register of members.
The Register of members must be endorsed by the Chairman of the State Congress Committee before the Ward Congress. Provided that if there are multiple Registers as a result of inability to consummate the Party’s harmonization policy, all such Registers shall be merged into one upon proof that the names of members therein are card-carrying members of the Party.
The Local Government Congress shall consist of:
All Members of the Ward Executive Committee in the Local Government Area.
Local Government Council Chairman, Vice Chairman, Supervisors and councilors who are Members of the Party;
All members of the National and State Assemblies from the Local Government Area who are members of the party.
All Commissioners and Special Advisers to the Governor who are members of the party from the Local Government Area.
Ten (10) Delegates from each Ward of the Local Government Area elected at the Ward Congress who shall cease to function after the Local Government Congress for which they were elected
The State Congress shall consist of :
The State Chairman and Members of the State Executive Committee
All Members of the National and State Assemblies who are Members of the Party from the State
All Members of the National Executive Committee from the State.
All Commissioners and Special Advisers to the Governor who are members of the party.
All elected Local Government Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen who are members of the Party.
Ministers, Ambassadors, Presidential Advisers and Presidential Political Special Assistants produced by the party.
Three (3) Delegates per Local Government elected at the Local Government Congress who shall cease to function after the state Congress for which they were elected.


BUSINESS OF THE CONGRESSES


In addition to other items contained in its agenda, the Ward Congress shall carry out the election of;
Ward Chairman
Ward Deputy Chairman
Ward Secretary
Ward Assistant Secretary
Ward Treasurer
Ward Financial Secretary
Ward Organizing Secretary
Ward Publicity Secretary
Ward Women Leader
Ward Youth Leader




Five other Ward Executive members elected at the ward congress, two of whom must be women.
Ten (10) Delegates for Local Government Congress.


In addition to other items contained in its agenda, the Local Government Congress shall carry out the election of the:
Party Chairman
Deputy Party Chairman
Party Secretary
Assistant Party Secretary
Party Legal Adviser
Assistant Party Legal Adviser
Party Treasurer
Party Financial Secretary
Party Publicity Secretary
Assistant Party Publicity Secretary
Organizing Secretary
Party Auditor
Party Women Leader
Party Youth Leader
Four (4) other Local Government Executive members at least two of whom shall be women.
Three (3) Delegates for the State Congress who shall cease to function after the state Congress for which they were elected.
(3) In addition to other items contained in its agenda, the State Congress shall carry out the election of:
State Chairman
Deputy State Chairman
State Vice Chairmen (3) one from each Senatorial District
State Secretary
Three (3) State Assistant Secretaries, (1) per Senatorial District.
State Treasurer
State Financial Secretary
State Assistant Financial Secretary
State Publicity Secretary
State Assistant Publicity Secretary
State Organizing Secretary
Three (3) State Assistant Organizing Secretaries one (1) per Senatorial District.
State Legal Adviser
State Assistant Legal Adviser
State Auditor
Six (6) other State Executive Members (3 men and 3 women with 2 each from each Senatorial District)
State Women Leader
State Youth Leader
3 Senatorial Youth Leaders (One per Senatorial District)
3 Senatorial Women Leaders (One per Senatorial District)
APPLICATION FORMS
(1)All Aspirants to party positions must be persons of unquestionable integrity and shall pay the following prescribed fees for their application:
i.
Ward Offices
N500.00
ii.
Local Offices
N1,000:00
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iii. State Offices N5, 000.00
(2)All Female Aspirants and persons with disability (PWD) shall be exempted from payment of any fees.
(3)All payments for purchase of nomination forms shall be made not later than 72 hours to the respective Congresses and shall be made directly into the Party’s Account
(4)Deposit tellers for all payment shall be prima facie evidence of such payment and shall be so treated for the collection of Forms.
(5)All completed Forms must be returned at least 48 hours before the conduct of the election.

OBSERVANCE OF CODE OF CONDUCT


(1)Utmost transparency is what is expected in all elections and as such all votes must be counted and results announced on the spot.
(2)In the event of a tie in any ballot, the election for that particular office shall be repeated until a winner emerges.
(3)The winner of any election shall be determined by a simple majority of the total votes cast.
(4)All elections shall after accreditation shall be by open secret ballot.
(5)Queue for men and women to be separated where that is requested.
(6) Accreditation shall be conducted by the respective Congress Committee at all levels.
(7)No arms or any object that can be used to cause injury shall be brought to the congress venue, and no one shall engage in the use of force or encourage delegates to cast votes more than one.
(8)Congress Committee members shall adhere strictly to these guidelines and must not indulge in any act that demonstrates bias or preference for any person at the expense of other, but shall maintain fairness, neutrality, and decorum throughout the processes
(9)Equal opportunity shall be given to every member of the party who have attained voting age and no one shall be discriminated against on the ground of sex, religion, gender circumstance of birth etc.
(10) All party organs and committees shall observe substantial compliance with the provisions of these Guidelines
(11) The National Working Committee (NWC) reserves to cancel any election in areas where there are irregularities or violence in the conduct of any congress.

source: insideOyo.com

Business Entrepreneur, Kola Eleja Celebrates Birthday in Ibadan

Friends and Family members gathered in Ibadan to celebrate one of the outstanding entreprenuer in Ibadan Kola Adeleye, popularly known as Kola Eleja on his birthday.

Kola Adeleye is the proprietor of Genesis Hall and Hotel, Kollington fisheries K and F properties K and F restaurant, London.

The international businessman who hails from Ikole Ekiti added a year on friday August 3rd 2018.

After a special prayer in the morning, a football match was organized to mark the day at Lead City University football pitch in Ibadan.

The celebrant while speaking at the cocktail party held inside Genesis Club appreciates God for blessing his live with everything and everybody around him especially his wife and children.

He said “After God na my wife and the wonderful children, i pray God will continue to to spare their lives and bless them for me.”

“Life cannot be without challenges but God has been there for me, he gave me the courage and and grace to move on , I will continue to be grateful to him.”



His wife Foluke in her short remarks said her husband is incomparable in everything because he doesn’ t allow the demands of business to overwhelm his responsibilities at home.

Some of his friends including Olalekan Jaji, Wale Ojo Lanre and Hon Gbenga Opaleye, paid a glowing tribute to the genial personality.

They described him as a caring and responsible man who is not only passionate about his business but also care for others growth and development

Some of top socialites who gathered at the event included Alhaji Arise, Lawyer Clifford, Wale Oba, Kay Manchester, Lekan Jaji, Hon Gbenga Opaleye, Alhaji Mutiu Alaye, Jide Ayeola aka Donkey, Ismalil Adedibu among others

source:inside Oyo

ILE-IFE AGOG AS OONI CELEBRATES YAM FESTIVAL AFTER DECADES OF NEGLET

In fulfillment of his Cultural Tourism Agenda, the Arole Oodua & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II was on Wednesday joined by multitude of indigenes, tourists and invited guests to celebrate New Yam Festival which has not been so elaborately celebrated in the last 120 years.

The newly revived festival known as "Odun Isu" in Yorubaland held at the Ile-Oodua palace, Ile-Ife, where citizens from other Yoruba towns came in large numbers to celebrate with him amid colourful display of culture and traditions.

Ooni Ogunwusi while addressing the mammoth crowd at the festival narrated that a deity called "Oreluere" who was one of the 401 deities sent by God(Olodumare) to establish the world was the first hunter on the planet earth that planted yam before Oduduwa supported him to make on it a success.

The African foremost monarch acknowledged that God had provided all different necessary foods for sustainability of humanity and annual germination and growth of yam for human consumption.

The Spiritual father of Yoruba race worldwide observed that the process of originality of yam production emanated from the cradle of Yoruba's, (Ile-Ife) emphasising that yam is one of the foods with high carbohydrate that gives energy to the generality.

He stated that Oduduwa collaborated with other deities on how yearly plantation would be guaranteed. He added that "Owo" dynasty also value the celebration yearly maintaining Yam Festival is a very big event across yam belt in the world, saying Yoruba cultural heritage is very keen to this.

"I charge all other neighbouring towns especially Yorubas to emulate the ancient city of Ile-Ife in making the event a continuous exercise."

"Our youths must go into hufe commercial farming as Yoruba communities are known as producers of yam for the entire world." Ooni charged

Ooni Ogunwusicontinued
"This belt is called yam belt and these yam belts produce 70% yam for national consumption, while others shared the remaining 30%.

"The plantation started from kingdom of Ife to middle belt of Nigeria straight to Central African Republic and other West African down to Southern Africa.

"Individual has his own capability and strength for production and Yorubas have mastered it and become the experts in yam production." Ooni explained.

The Co-Chairman of National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria added that the past heroes had suffered for the sustainability of human race, therefore, urged people to crown their efforts in appreciating them by embracing farming."

Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, congratulated Ooni Ogunwusi on the 2018 yam festival, commending him for promoting culture and tradition of Yoruba race globally.

Ogunbodede said that the festival has exposed all to international community, saying people prefers the celebration for it has attracted a lot of visitors not to Ile-Ife alone but to other Yoruba communities.

He added that celebration of yam festival added values to economic benefit of the nation as it will encourage farming and community development.

The Vice-Chancellor appealed to the three tiers of government to ensure improvement of storage facilities of agricultural produce for adequate safety for human consumption.

He called on government to provide infrastructures such as electricity, portable water and good roads for smooth transportation of farm produce from farms to the cities for more patronage.

Ogunbodede lauded Ooni for putting all efforts in maintaining peaceful coexistence on campus of Obafemi Awolowo University and Ile-Ife in general.

"The relative peace we are enjoying in Obafemi Awolowo University Community is the handiwork of God who used Ooni Ogunwusi. As we are enjoying him in Ife and Yoruba land at large, the entire nation are also enjoying him because of his "peace mantra."
Baba Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi is always giving us a tremendous support"

"He has severally organised for people from Brazil, Portugal, and Cuba to come to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife to learn African languages. I here pledge that the school management would not dissapoint him." Ogunbodede said

The Oba Olopo of Ilode, Oba Oyedotun Akintibubo, commended Ooni for the celebration of yam festival, first in the history of Ife Kingdom.

Oba Akintibubo said that during the past regimes, only his family used to celebrate the festival, before Ooni Ogunwusi elaborated it.

The Olopo of Ilode assured that the community, state and Nigeria at large will experience sulplus over the years, for the farm produce especially yam and corn will maximally grow extensively.

"With this year celebration, people will not experience hunger and hardship again, for the land will strongly produce seeds for the satisfaction of human race" he assured.

APC Suspends Senator Shehu Sani ; Party Demands Apology From Him Due To His Mis-Conduct

Shehu Sani, the Senator representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly, has been suspended by All Progressives Congress.

The Senator was suspended in the Tudun-Wada North chapter of the party. In a statement signed by its chairman, Ibrahim Salisu Togo, Tudun-Wada North chapter of the APC insisted that their decision was based on the constitution of the party. The statement reads, “We, the Tudun Wada North (Ward 6) Exco of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna South Local Government Area wish to affirm our decision on the indefinite suspension of Senator Shehu Sani.

“This affirmation was informed by the need for updating the general public and the good people of Kaduna State regarding our collective resolve.
“We make bold to say.that our decision was based on the provisions of the constitution of our great party. Therefore, Senator Shehu Sani remains suspended.

In all fairness to the party and Kaduna State voters, the only pre-condition for lining this suspension on Senator Shehu Sani is for the lawmaker to openly apologize to the leadership of our great party for his various acts of misconduct and disrespectful attitudes towards both his constituents, party leadership and his vicious media attacks against our amiable President, Muhammadu Buhari.

“He should also apologize to the Government and people of Kaduna State for frustrating the $350 million loan meant to develop the State in the areas of Education. Healthcare delivery, Works and Housing, Women and Youth Empowerment among others.

“We cannot justify the pain to which the disappointed voters of Kaduna State have been subjected by the Senator’s uncooperative and selfish attitude over the World Bank loan.

“We wish to also seize this opportunity to stress our allegiance and respect for the leadership of our great party at all levels. We also identify fully with the developmental strides of Governor Nasir El-Rufai-led administration in many areas, especially infrastructure.”

United Secondary School Wins Omo Oloore School Sports Festival Soccer Event, As Ibadan Grammar School, Anuolu Group Of Schools, Christ Church School Mapo 7 Dominate Athletics

Ibadan Grammar School, Molete, Community Grammar School, Kudeti and United Secondary School Agugu dominated the maiden edition of the Omo Oloore School Sports Competition organized by Hon. Adedapo Lam Adesina, member representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Abuja.
The competition grand finale which was held at St. Luke’s College, Molete on 26th July, 2018 witnessed the presentation of trophies, sporting kits, including jerseys, socks, shin guards and soccer balls, as well as cash prizes to winners, runner up and other participating schools.
Omo Oloore school sports festival which is a competition amongst Schools is packaged under the Omo Oloore Sports Development Scheme for public and private secondary and primary schools to discover and nurture promising talents that will lift the glory of sports in the constituency and the state at large, in various competitions at both national and international levels.
While speaking at the event through a telephone call, Hon. Lam Adesina, emphasized that he will not relent in bringing programmes that will contribute meaningfully to the development of people of his constituency.
Omo Oloore disclosed that the school sports programme is just one of the developmental programmes he had lined up for the development of youths in his constituency. He assured the good people of Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency to remain calm, particularly in this period of political trial, as everything will be fine at the end as God is in total control.
In his goodwill message, the Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela, who was represented by Alhaji Olayiwola commended Hon. Dapo Lam Adesina for his efforts in the development of education and sports in his constituency.
While urging all the participating schools to embrace whatever the outcome of the competitions are in good faith as there will be a winner and a loser in every contest, Olowofela commended them for demonstrating high level of maturity throughout the competition.
Meanwhile, United Secondary School, Agugu emerged winner of the soccer tournament part of the competition in the public secondary school category defeating Community Grammar School, Kudeti via penalty shootout which ended in six goals to five.
At the other finals which was decided on Monday, 23rd, 2018 at Omo Oloore Mini Football Stadium at Oke-‘Badan High School, Oluyoro Oke-Offa, Marvelous Group of School emerged winner defeating Caleepha Group of School by five goals to one. Lam Adesina Model School emerged winner in the public primary category, while Tarbiyah Islamiyah Group of School emerged winner in the private primary category defeating St. David’s Primary School and Marvelous Group of School respectively.
The grand finale which was a very colourful one witnessed the presence of important dignitaries, including the representatives from the state Ministry of Education, political and community leaders, leaders of the Omo Oloore Political Platform, NUT Chairmen, youths and students of various schools.
First Edition of the Omo Oloore School Sports Competition(2018)

Results

A.Primary School Category

Public Primary 100M Boys
1st position- Muili Toheeb – Christ Church Mapo School 7, Odinjo
2nd position- Abdulahi Lateef- Ayodele Samuel Primary School, Osungbade

Public Primary 100M Girls
1st position- Toriola Saudat- Christ Church Mapo 7, Odinjo
2nd position- Isiaka Barakat Christ Church Mapo School 8, Odinjo

Private Primary 100M Boys)

1st position- Rasaq Bolutife- Anuolu Group of Schools, Oluyoro
2nd position- Oyedele Quadri- As-Salaam Community Primary School, Felele

Private Primary 100M Girls
1st position- Akinduntire Christiana- Anuolu Group of Schools, Oluyoro
2nd position- Raji Karimot- City Model School, Oranyan

Public primary 200M Boys
1st position- Dauda Khalid- Christ Church Mapo School 7, Odinjo
2nd position- Olaleye Opeyemi- Omoyeni Memorial School, Orita Aperin

Public Primary 200M Girls
1st position- Olasunkanmi Victoria- Omoyeni Memorial School, Ojagbo
2nd position- Asebiomo Iyanu- Christ Church Mapo School 7, Odinjo

Private Primary 200M Boys
1st position- Tewogbade Selim- Tarbiyah Islamiyah Model School, Orita-Aperin
2nd position- Abdulahi Quadri- Al-Furquan Group of Schools, Orita Aperin

Private Primary 200M Girls
1st position- Ismael Khadijat- Al-Furquan Group of School, Orita Aperin
2nd position- Roheem Modinat- Anuolu Group of School, Oluyoro

Public Primary 400M Boys
1st position- Dauda Khalid- Christ Church Mapo School 7, Odinjo
2nd position- Abdulahi Lateef- Ayodele Samuel Memorial School, Osungbade

Public Primary 400M Girls
1st position- Adeleke Kabirat- Christ Church Mapo 7, Odinjo
2nd position- Salami Tawa- Ayodele Samuel Memorial School, Osungbade

Public Primary Relay Race Boys
1st position- Christ Church Mapo School 7, Odinjo
2nd position- Christ Church Mapo School 1, Odinjo

Public Primary Relay Race Girls
1st position- Christ Church Mapo School 7, Odinjo
2nd position- Ayodele Samuel Memorial School, Osungbade

Private Primary Relay Race Boys
1st position- Anuolu Group of Schools, Oluyoro
2nd position- Marvelous Greatness School, Gate

Private Primary Relay Race Girls
1st position- Anuolu Group of Schools, Oluyoro
2nd position- Marvelous Greatness School, Gate

B.Secondary School Category

Pubic Secondary School 100m Boys
1st Position- Musa Habeeb- Ibadan - Grammar School, Molete
2nd Position- Odewale Adekunle - Mufulanihun Comprehensive School, Oremeji

Pubic Secondary School 100m Girls
1st Position- Olakanmi Ronke- St David’s high school, Kudeti
2nd Position- Hamzat Alimat – Queen of Apostle Commercial Grammar School, Oluyoro

Private Secondary School 100m Boys
1st Position -Adewale Segun - Aanuolu Group of School, Oluyoro
2nd Position- Abdade Ayodeji - Marvelous Greatness School, Gate

Private Secondary School 100m Girls
1st Position -Moses Temitope – Aanuolu Group of School, Oluyoro
2nd Position - Oladele Rokibat - Caleepha Model School, Sanyo

Public Secondary School 200m Boys
1st Position- Olayiwola Raheem – Ibadan Grammar School, Molete
2nd Position - Okunola Sola – United Secondary School, Agugu

Public Secondary School 200m Girls
1st Position - Ayeni Oluwatosin – St David High School, Kudeti
2nd Position - Sodiq Idowu – United secondary school, Agugu

Private Secondary School 200m Boys
1st position - Abidogun Aduragbemi – Marvelous Greatness School,Gate
2nd Position - Akinbile Muheez – As-Salaam Model College, Felele

Private Secondary School 200m Girls
1st Posiion - Fawole Josephine – Aanuolu Group School, Oluyoro
2nd Position - Adeyemo Adelayo – Marvelous Greatness School, Gate

Public Secondary School 400m Boys
1st Position - Olola Idris – St David’s High School, Kudeti
2nd Position - Adenibuyan Emmanuel – Ibadan grammar school, Molete

Public Secondary School 400m Girls
1st Position - Akanji Mariam – Community Grammar School, Kudeti
2nd Position - Akinola Debora – Ibadan Grammar School, Molete

Private Secondary School 400m Boys
1st Position - Olalekan Segun Marvelous Greatness School, Gate
2nd Position - Babalola Ridwan – Asalam Model College, Felele

Private Secondary School 400m Girls
1st Position - Ajani Tolani – Aanuola Group School, Oluyoro
2nd Position - Ayoola Esther – Marvelous Greatness School, Gate

Public Secondary School Relay Boys
1st Position - Ibadan Grammar School, Molete
2nd Position - United Secondary school, Agugu

Public Secondary School Relay Girls
1st Position - Community Grammar School, Kudeti
2nd Position - Queen of Apostles commercial Grammar School, Oluyoro

Private Secondary School Relay Boys
1st Position - Marvelous Group of School, Gate
2nd Position - Aanuolu Group of School, Oluyoro

Private Secondary School Relay Girls
1st Postion - Aanuolu Group of School, Oluyoro
2nd Position - Marvelous Greatness School, Gate.