Ondo Govt. Picks Date For Akeredolu’s Burial

The Ondo State Government has announced that the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s burial will take place on February 23 and 24, 2024, Politics Nigeria has gathered.

However, the announcement, made by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa after a state cabinet meeting, was overshadowed by a heated exchange between Aiyedatiwa and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Princess Oladunni Odu.

According to reliable sources, Odu was furious to find her name missing from the burial planning committee.

“The burial has been fixed between February 23 and 24. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who also doubled as the Chairman of the Committee made the announcement on Monday,” a source at the meeting said.

The source added, “SSG (Odu) got wind that her name was not on the list of the committee and during a meeting with the governor, Aiyedatiwa, at the governor’s office, she raised her concerns about it.

“It became a whole lot of argument and charged at the governor for not including her on the list of the committee. But it took the intervention of other cabinet members at the meeting to calm the nerves of the woman. In fact, I’m aware that the meeting did not end peacefully due to the manner Odu behaved.”

“Don’t forget that Odu also has eyes on the seat of the governor and she is ready to contest in the governorship race,” another source added.

Recall that on January 5, the body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, arrived in Nigeria from Germany.

Rotimi Akeredolu died of leukaemia and prostate cancer on December 27, 2023, two ailments that had made him incapacitated for several months.

Source: Daily Monitor

EFCC TO INVESTIGATE 37- YEAR OLD MINISTER OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION, BETA EDU AS PRESIDENT SUSPEND HER FROM OFFICE

In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect.

Reports that the President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions involving the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, as well as one or more agencies thereunder.

The suspended Minister is hereby directed to hand over to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and she is further directed by the President to fully cooperate with the investigating authorities as they conduct their investigation.

We gathered that furthermore, the President has tasked a panel that is headed by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance to, among other functions, conduct a comprehensive diagnostic on the financial architecture and framework of the social investment programmes with a view to conclusively reforming the relevant institutions and programmes in a determined bid to eliminate all institutional frailties for the exclusive benefit of disadvantaged households and win back lost public confidence in the initiative.

It will be recalled that the sum of#585.2 million scandal have been hanging on the honourable minister.

These directives of the President take immediate effect.

OLOJO FESTIVAL 2023: OONI BEGINS 7-DAY SECLUSION, BACKS TINUBU ON PAN-AFRICANISM, PRAYS FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN NIGERIA.

The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja ll, on Sunday kick started this this year's annual Olojo Festival celebrations by embarking on a 7-day spiritual seclusion in which he will be seeking the face of Almighty God (Olodumare) and ancestors of the land for the recovery of Nigeria's economy and unity of the African people for prosperity. 

In a released  signed by Otunba Moses Olafare Director, Media & Public Affairs, Ooni's Palace, reads, the great Pan-African king spoke to the press shortly before escorted on a procession to the 'ILE MOLE' ancient cult chamber located on Iremo road in Ile-Ife commended President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria over his sterling Pan-African speech recently during 78th UN General Assembly in the USA quoting him as saying "To the rest of the world, I say walk with us as true friends and partners. Africa is not a problem to be avoided nor is it to be pitied. Africa is nothing less than the key to the world’s future."

 Ooni called on the entire African continent people worldwide to unite and be peaceful for the development and desired economic liberation. He urged relevant stakeholders in Africa to prioritize the unity of the African continent, saying pan Africanism is non-negotiable. 

"President Bola Tinubu spoke very creditably well as a true Pan-African leader during the 78 edition of the UN General Assembly. I also respect Presidents Yoweri Museveni and William Ruto of Uganda and Kenya respectively for always consistently standing for Africa. I have met with them and we have always discussed Africa development.

"For the past 8 years that I been on the throne of Oduduwa, anytime I go into seclusion, there is nothing I ask the ancestors that doesn't come into fulfillment. Therefore, I can rest assured that this time around, the actualization of Pan-Africanism will come to reality. "Ooni said.

Ooni who lamented the suffering and hardship in Nigeria said there is a need for the ancestors to step in so that the administration of President Tinubu, will be the renewed hope in terms of friendly economic palliatives for the poor masses, good roads, uninterrupted power supply, affordable education, employment opportunities, and above all, actualization of the ideological oneness that all sundry in Africa have been hoping for.

He charged government at all levels to be more sensitive to the plight of the people, also urging all and sundry to support the president so as to move the nation forward for stable national security and economic advancement.

"I will pray for the unity of Africa. Things are very hard. We all know the economic challenges that people are facing.

"The issue of restiveness of our youths would not go beyond control, before this are sensitive issues that we need to address before it goes out of hand.

"My prayer also would be to pray for divine intervention for the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in order to turn things right because expectations of people are so high", Ooni stated

The Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide who doubles as Co-chairman, National Council Of Traditional Rulers Of Nigeria (NCTRN) praised President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil for his love for Africa saying the large turnout of the Afro-Brasilians and other diaspora Africans is an attestation that Olojo festival.is indeed a rallying point for connecting the Africans together.

Ooni Ogunwusi who was earlier this year hosted by the Brazilian President to unveil the African Religion ISESE Day in Brasilia, Brazil has also been hosted in recognition of his Pan-African initiative by several African leaders like President John Mahama of Ghana and King of Kumasi, Asantene Osei Tutu in 2016, President Ruto of Kenya in March this year and President Museveni of Uganda barely a month ago.

Story by : Prince Tope Eluyefa

OONI TO TINUBU: SWING INTO ACTION, ENGAGE YOUTH, FIX NIGERIA, UNITE AFRICA

The Arole Oodua and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II has called on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to waste no time in tackling the challenges confronting the country as a man of action that he is known to be.

Ooni Ogunwusi made the call through his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare in a press statement on Monday, congratulating Tinubu on his inauguration as Nigeria's President And Commander in Chief Of The Armed Forces, adding that capable Nigerian youths should be engaged by his administration as the country deserves its rightful position within the committee of nations globally.

"Mr President, congratulations from The House of Oduduwa to you and your amiable wife who is now the mother of the nation  as you have officially taken the mantle of leadership as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

"As we celebrate this remarkable day of your inauguration with you, we wish you monumental success in all the policies of your administration so that Nigeria can become great again and maintain her rightful position not only as truly the giant of Africa but also as a leader within the committee of nations globally.

"We trust that your administration will be marked by good governance characterized by transformational economic growth, adequate security, and progress for all Nigerians both at home and in diaspora. 

"We also trust that you will leverage your wealth of experience as a man of progressive action in mobilising resources and managing diverse interests to unify Nigeria across political, ethnic and religious lines". Ooni said.

The Ooni who doubles as Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) charged president Tinubu to carry the Nigeria traditional institution along, especially in tackling the security challenges in the country.

"The traditional rulers in this country are the closest to the people as there is nobody in Nigeria who is not a subject of a particular traditional ruler, this is why it is important for  the government to empower us with more strategic constitutional roles especially in the area of security management and conflict resolutions." Ooni said.

In working for Africa, the Ooni urged President Tinubu to partner the progressive African leaders and friends of Africa across the globe like President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva, who recently hosted the Ooni and his team in Brasilia, Brazil for the unveiling Annual African Traditional Religion Day celebrations.

"As truly the giant of Africa, Nigeria must first of all be great for Nigerians under your watch, and Nigeria must provide progressive leadership of unity and peace for the greatness of Africa under your watch. I have interacted with some African presidents who are truly looking up to Nigeria under your watch as the big brother Africa. This of course dominated our discussions during the my meeting with President Williams Ruto at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya two months ago. 

"Also, the current government in Brazil under President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva has developed numerous pro Africa policies and programmes. I expect the presidency of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who himself a Pan-Africanist to take advantage of this for the greatness of Africa." Ooni added..

It will be recalled, Ooni Ogunwusi who is the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide had earlier 3 months ago charged Tinubu upon his declaration as president elect to hit the ground running by quickly assembling a transition team of cerebral individuals to put up an economic blueprint capable liberating Nigerians from poverty and insecurity.

Revitalization Of Eleyele, Ikere Gorge Dams, A Way To Boost Tourism Sector- Destiny Travels Chairman, Adeosun Ishola

The Chairman of a fast rising travel agency based in Ibadan, Destiny Travels and Tours, Mr. Adeosun Ayobami Ishola has identified revival of Eleyele, Ikere Gorge Dams and Suspended Lake, Ado-Awaye as a major step towards improvement of Tourism sector in Oyo State.

Mr. Adeosun stated this while speaking with journalists in Ibadan on the significance of the Tourism sector towards enhancement of the state economic agenda.

He used the opportunity to congratulate the Governor-elect, Engr. Seyi Makinde for his electoral victory.

The Chairman of Destiny Travels and Tours said that the achievements of Engr. Seyi Makinde across sectors in the last 46 months brought about the landslide victory recorded at the just concluded governorship election in the state.

Adeosun appealed the governor to include re-structure and revitalization of Ikere George, Eleyele dams, Suspended Lake at Ado-Awaye among other tourism sites in his second term agenda to boost the Tourism sector, as well as improving the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

He disclosed that restructuring and citing of parks at Eleyele dam will create job opportunities for the youth, serve as a source of wealth for traders and will also boost the economy of the state.

Adeosun, a successful travel consultant reiterated that the environment and natural ambience around Eleyele dam have created a natural scene of parks, saying that the dam itself leads to Ido in Ido Local Government and some part of the University of Ibadan.

"It is time the government creates natural parks and gardens to generate wealth and reduce the tension of unemployment in the state. The government has to do something about the waterways; it has been there for decades. 

"I have traveled to many countries around the world and I can tell you the number of people who have consulted our company to travel abroad for tourism purposes, and this is similar to the parks they are going to enjoy if properly managed.

"Tourism is an important sector of the economy that needs to be improved on to develop the country and state," Adeosun said. 

The Destiny Travels & Tours further highlighted that Tourism creates jobs, generates employment, income and foreign exchange for the hosting community. He added that it boosts the speed of infrastructural developments and provides environmental and ecological benefits to the state and the country.

Destiny Travels and Tour Limited is a travel consultant that specializes in tour packaging, international travel consultation, special vacation, travel insurance, Holy pilgrimage, hotel and flight reservations and other traveling related matters.

Yusuf Adebisi Prepare For Greater Task Ahead; Seek Support Of Ibadan Southwest Local Government Elders

So far so good in the 9th Legislative Assembly of Oyo State House 🏠 of Assembly, we have good number of people who have tremendously performed creditably well. One of the best is Honourable Yusuf Adebisi  Adebisi. 

3 key areas of life is Health Security and Education in addendum Bill to enhance good life which is the primary legislative function anyway.

He has delivered creditably well, he delivered a well equipped WHO standard Primary Health Care center with the support of His Excellency Gov Seyi Makinde.

An Ultra Modern Police Station  to curb insecurity 

Approval of the first Community secondary school in Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1 with other and many social and human support projects and support.

As a Youth, he pushed and presented Agency For Youth Developments Bill (Amendment Bill 2022) which is already yielding results and many others.

He is another man to watch out for in the 10th Assembly not only as a Senior man being re-elected for Second term but also a good representation for his Constituency and beyond....

Tope Eluyefa

Hon. Ogundele Johnson Akintola, Oyo House of Assembly Member-Elect To Watch Out For

By June 10, 2023, the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly will be inaugurated and one of the lawmakers-elect to look out for is Hon. Ogundele Johnson Akintola from Oriire  local government to represent Oriire state constituency.

Hon. Akintola, grew up in Ogbomoso geopolitical zone of Oyo State, Fapote Compound, Ahoyaya Area in Ogbomosho South Local Government to be précised.

Hon. Akintola receiving his Certificate of Return

The newly elected lawmaker began his educational career at Ayoka Memorial Nursery and Primary School for his elementary education and completed it at Osupa Baptist Day School, both in Ogbomoso between 1978 and 1984.

Having completed his primary education, Hon. Ogundele Johnson Akintola proceeded to popular secondary schools in Ogbomos land, Baptist Secondary Grammar School and Ogbomoso Grammar School for his secondary education 1984-1989 and 1989-1990 respectively.

In 1995, the Oyo State House of Assembly member-elect got admission into the prestigious University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State to study Political Science. He graduated in 1999 with Bachelor of Science Honours.

Hon. Akintola went further to Lagos State University (LASU) to obtain his Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

He has served in different capacities; he worked as a Documentary Officer (National Service) at the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Limited, (NAHCO) Muritala International Airport, Ikeja Lagos, Personal Assistant to the Chairman, Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, Lagos State and Special Assistant to two Oyo State governors on Due Process.

Hon. Ogundele Johnson Akintola is the Managing Director, Ogundele Farm, Fapote, Ogbomoso.

He has attended workshops, seminars and training of various kinds including Training on Master Life, Antioch Baptist, Techgrade Consulting Workshop on “Estimating, Tendering and Contract Administration for Engineering Projects” at Chelsea Hotel Abuja and Supreme Management Training at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort, Mombasa, Kenya on Project Resources Management.

With his level of education, exposure and wealth of experience, Hon. Ogundele Johnson Akintola is poised to make not only meaningful but positive and progressive contributions to the debates and discussions of bills and motions at the floor of the 10^th Oyo State House of Assembly for the progress of Oyo State.

Hon. Akintola received his Certificate of Return on Wednesday from the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), where he assured the people of Oriire state constituency a quality representation.