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TEXT OF THE NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO NIGERIANS ON CURRENT ECONOMIC CHALLENGES.    AFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWN   My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. 2. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on economic jargon and concepts. I will speak in plain, clear language so that you know where I stand. More importantly, so that you see and hopefully will share my vision regarding the journey to a better, more productive economy for our beloved country. 3. For several years, I have consistently maintained the position that the fuel subsidy had to go. This once beneficial measure had outlived its usefulness. The subsidy cost us trillions of Naira yearly. Such a vast sum of money would have been better spent on public transportation, healthcare, schools, housing a

The apex youth wing of the rulling All Progressives Congress, APC in Ondo State, APC Youth League, Ondo State Coordinate (APCYL,ODSC) under the leadership of Comr. Lawal Tosin , State Coordinator, also the Youth leader Of Akure North LG express immense gratitude to the President of the Federal republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for recognising a youth ICON and party loyalist for his competence.   The appointment is well-deserved and a great privilege for Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (BTO), lawmaker representing Akoko North East/ West Federal Constituency to serve the good people of Ondo State.  We seize to use this medium to further express our confidence in Hon. Olubunmi Tunju-Ojo's ability to deliver on this new role as minister, to bring positive impacts to our dear Sunshine State.   "I crave the indulgence of Ondo State Coordinate of APC Youth League to pledge our support and cooperation to *Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo* and assure him of our readine

1. Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo 2. Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun 3. Mr. Rotimi Ogunwuyi 4. Mr. Gbenga Oyeriinde 5. Mr. Lawal Pedo (SAN) 6. Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende 7. Hon. Ibrahim Layode 8. Dr. Dolapo Fasawe 9. Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka 10. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu 11. Abdulkabir Ogungbo 12. Engr. Abiola Olowu 13. Dr. Adekunle Olayinka 14. Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada 15. Engr. Aramide Adeyoye 16. Mr. Idris Aregbe 17. Mr. Yakubu Adebayo Alebiosu 18. Mr. Tokunbo Wahab 19. Hon. Bola Olumegbon 20. Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya 21. Mr. Kayode Bolaji Roberts 22. Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai *23. Mr. Seun Osiyemi* 24. Mrs. Barakat Bakare 25. Prof. Akin Abayomi 26. Mr. Gbenga Omotoso 27. Engr. Olalere Odusote 28. Dr. Rotimi Fashola 29. Mr. Mosopefolu George 30. Mr. Tunbosun Alake 31. Ms Ruth Abisola Olusanya 32. Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo 33. Mrs. Folashade Ambrose 34. Dr. Olumide Oluyinka 35. Mr. Yomi Oluyomi 36. Mr. Sam Egube 37. Dr. Jide Babatunde 38. Mr. Olalekan Fatodu 39. Mrs Solape Hammond

Otunba Bisi Oyedele-Citiside, Member, Ogun state House of Assembly representing Ipokia/Idiroko State Constituency has called on notable sons and daughters both home and in diaspora to come home and add their quota in areas of investment to boost the socioeconomic sector of their immediate society.  Citiside made the call at the Commissioning of Asotech Owolowo Integrated Concept Limited's Headquarters in Agosasa, Ipokia Local Government.  In a speech delivered by him as the chairman of the occasion, he made known the need to boost the economy of the Local Government by setting up large and small-scale enterprises. An extract from his speech reads, "Let me sincerely congratulate the Chief Executive Officer, Asotech Owolowo Integrated Concept Limited, Mr Salam Akinlade for his ability to think outside the box to become the first individual to establish a privately owned financial Outfit of this mode in Ipokia Local Government". He further eulogized the contri

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, has emerged winner of the Hon. Justice Innocent Umezulike National Law Debate Competition 2023. The competition which had four stages keenly contested by undergraduate law students from over 20 law faculties across the four regions Nigeria, saw winners receive a combined N350,000 cash prize fund, award plaques, certificate of excellence and law books gifts. The final round was between Olabisi Onabanjo University (Team Diamond) and University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (Team Beryl), with Olabisi Onabanjo University represented by Wuraola Okuneye and Runsewe Oluwakemi emerging as the winner and University of Nigeria Enugu Campus represented by Ugochukwu Precious Nmesonma and Eze Nwakaego Ogochukwu emerging as the 1st Runner up. Eze Nwakaego Ogochukwu of University of Nigeria Enugu Campus emerged as the Best Speaker. In attendance at the first part of the award presentation held in the Olabisi Onabanjo University Law Faculty boa

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state, has appointed himself and his deputy, Kola Olawusi as commissioners for Works, Sport and Special Needs. This development comes as the governor swore in 25 newly appointed commissioners he assigned various portfolios on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Adeleke also swore in a lawyer, Sola Akintola, as the Commissioner for Health. The House of Assembly had confirmed the 25 commissioner-nominees after screening and Speaker Adewale Egbedun had announced the confirmation of the appointments.  Speaking during the inauguration at his office in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke said he would not condone what he called a solo show by any of the appointees. He said, “I seek a very responsive government that listens and satisfies the wishes of the people. So, your goal must be real service to the people. I value honesty and integrity in public service. You must be above board. Corrupt conducts will be heavily sanctioned. “I love thinking out of the box in governance. As politi

Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has resigned from office, according to multiple reports Sunday night. Adamu, former governor of Nasarawa state, was said to have resigned to save himself from being removed from office, the Western Post, close to the APC leadership reported. According to the paper, Adamu was forced to bow out over many issues which included his non-support for President Bola Tinubu during the campaign. For the past two weeks, elements within the party have been calling for his resignation threatening to remove him at the next National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting this week if he failed to resign. The party’s NEC meeting was initially billed to hold July 10 and 11 but was postponed till Tuesday and Wednesday this week due to the president’s international engagements. The source further revealed that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu was one of the people who told Adamu to resign because he ha

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has increased the minimum wage of workers in the state to N40,000. The governor made this known while addressing members of the state executive council on Saturday, July 15. He said the current economic situation caused by the removal of fuel subsidy is biting hard on the people and that the increment in salaries is to help cushion the hardship civil servants in the state are facing due to the fuel subsidy removal. In a statement by his chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu, Governor Uzodinma said his administration will give out soft loans, grants, provide seedlings and farm tools to qualified farmers in the state. “There shall be an immediate upward review of the salaries and wages of workers in the state. The minimum wage is hereby raised to forty thousand naira (N40,000) with discretionary consequential adjustments. At least, your salaries would be able not only to take you home, but to also provide your basic necessities to enab

The gesture followed the recent JAMB declaration of Umeh from Anambra State as the highest scorer with a cumulative mark of 360 in the examination. Soludo's chief Press secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, said the Governor has congratulated her for making the state proud with her exceptional performance. The statement read;  “In further celebration of Miss Umeh’s feat, Governor Soludo has announced a well-deserved scholarship for her to study any course of her choice at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State. "The scholarship will not only serve as a token of the state government’s appreciation for her hard work but also provide her with the opportunity to pursue her dreams and contribute to the development of the state in the future.”

Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos has given Amazon a 14-day ultimatum to remove the Eyo masquerade from the movie ‘Gangs of Lagos’. The movie, which was directed by Jade Osiberu, was released to the pubic via Amazon’s Prime Video on April 7 ‘Gangs of Lagos’ tells the story of a group of friends forced to navigate the hardship of growing up on the streets of Lagos. The Eyo masquerade, unique to the Lagos neighbourhood of Isale Eko, has drawn criticism from the public for being portrayed in the movie as being worn by a group of murderers. Irate indigenes have also questioned the film’s portrayal of Isale Eko as a den of criminals. As a result, the Isale Eko Descendants Union (IDU) filed a lawsuit against Amazon and the film’s producers. The union is demanding ₦10 billion in damages. The Oba of Lagos, while wading in on the matter said the Eyo was illegally represented in the movie and as such damaged the reputation of the brand. He also alleging that it violated the rights of the in

Seeks Partnership to Empower Youths........ In a warm and cordial meeting, Honourable Festus Adefiranye, the esteemed Member of the House of Representatives representing Ileoluji/Okeigbo & Odigbo federal constituency, paid a courtesy visit to the acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mrs. Caroline Wuraola Adepoju. Mrs Caroline Wuraola Adepoju is an indigene of Ileoluji in Ileoluji-Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. During the meeting, Honourable Festus expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Caroline Wuraola on her recent appointment as the acting Comptroller-General. Recognizing her competence and dedication to service, he assured her of his full support through legislative means. The federal lawmaker charged the immigration supremo on her role in repositioning the immigration services which comes with a lot of responsibilities. He also express optimism that she have the vision, the experience and the passion to l

President Bola Tinubu has showered encomiums on the late MKO Abiola, saying that his legacy lives on. Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, died in military detention on July 7, 1998. Marking the 25th anniversary of his death on Friday, Tinubu described the late Abiola as a “champion of democracy”. “Today, our nation honours the sacrifice and example of a true hero, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, 25 years after his sad demise,” he said. “A true champion of democracy, his courage and integrity, complete dedication to public service, exemplified the highest ideals of our great nation. “His legacy endures and his message of hope echoes still. May Allah SWT grant him mercy and increase his rewards.” The June 12, 1993, presidential election was annulled by Ibrahim Babangida, a former military head of state. The election was adjudged as the freest and fairest poll in the country. In 2018, former President Muhammadu Buhari conferred the lat

I wish to express my warmest congratulations to HON. Festus Ayodele Adefiranye on your full resumption to office as the Member of the House of Representatives representing Ileoluji/Okeigbo & Odigbo Federal Constituency Abuja. Your election to the House symbolizes a new phase of service to the people who have placed their trust in you. Your constituents have eagerly awaited your presence in representing the good people of Ileoluji/Okeigbo & Odigbo federal constituency legislative arena to continue championing the interests and welfare of the people you represent. Your dedication and commitment to public service have been evident throughout your tenure as a legislator at the Ondo state House of Assembly where you served as the Deputy Chief Whip and Chairman House committee on Human Capital Development, and I have no doubt that you will continue to advocate for the betterment of your constituency in a diligent and proactive manner. Your voice and presence in the H

The Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Adewale Egbedun has announced the list of commissioner-nominees as sent by Governor Ademola Adeleke. Neighborhoodmicmedia reports that the governor submitted the names of commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening. 1. Barrister Oladosu Babatunde 2. Prince Bayo Ogunbanpe 3. Mr Sesan Oyedele 4. Barrister Kolapo Alimi 5. Mr Soji Ajeigbe 6. Mr Moshood Olalekan Olagunju 7. Hon George Alabi 8. Hon Sunday Olufemi Oroniyi 9. Mr Abiodun Bankole Ojo 10. Dr Bashiru Tokunbo Salami 11. Mr Moruf Ayofe 12. Mr Sola Ogungbile 13. Rev. Bunmi Gbenyo 14. Mrs Ayo Awolowo 15. Barrister Wole Jimi Bada 16. Hon. Dipo Eluwole 17. Alhaji Rasheed Aderibigbe 18. Prof Moroof Ademola Adeleke 19. Mr Adeyemo Festus Ademola 20. Mr Olabiyi Anthony Odunlade 21. Barrister Jola Akintola 22. Hon. Mayowa Adejoorin 23. Mrs Adenike Folasade Adeleke 24. Mr Tola Faseru 25. Alhaji Gani Olaoluwa

The founder of Omo Alausa Foundation, Dr. Olayinka Rasheed Alausa has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is really trying his best and it is evident in some of the key things he has done in his first few weeks in office which has shown that, "there's a lot that can be achieved if we come together". He said this during an interview with Citizen News Hub at the after Eid party he organized for the 57 coordinators and excos of Omo Alausa Foundation. According to him, the party was organized to serve as a breather for them after the travels to their hometown for the celebrations. On the hike in fuel and other economic challenges, he encouraged the citizens to stay calm as,  "There's always challenges in every country. Even countries that are years into democracy still face challenges. And for us that are 23 years into it, it is expected that be there'd be a lot of challenges. But there's a lot of recognizable difference in year 2000 and year 20

Although a Federal High Court in Abuja granted him bail in the sum of N50 million, suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, will not be released, Daily Trust can report. Kyari, who is facing charges of failure to declare assets alongside his siblings, was granted bail on Thursday. The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had filed a 24-count charges against DCP Kyari, his brothers Mohammed Baba and Ali before the court over his failure to declare properties allegedly linked to him in the asset form. The judge had earlier granted bail to the Kyari brothers who were accused of receiving funds from an international scam syndicate linked to Ramoni Abbas a.ka. Hushpuppi. In his ruling on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho granted Kyari bail in the sum of N50m and two sureties in like sum. Justice Omotosho added that the sureties must have property worth N25m within the court’s jurisdiction. He ordered Kyari and the sureties to deposit their international passp

Ni Orúkọ Gbogbo Igbimọ Ọdọ Yorùbá Lágbayé ẹka tí Ipinlẹ Ogun labẹ Àṣẹ Alaga wa AsojuOdo Omoluabi Sunday Adebowale a ki baba wa, baba rere, Distinguished Hon IBRAHIM ISIAKA, (MHR Ifo/Ewekoro Federal constituency) ku ayẹyẹ ọjọ ìbí wọn loni ọjọ kefa (6), Oṣu keje (July), ọdún 2023 A si gba ni adura npe ki ọlọrun tún bọ máa b'awa lọra ẹmi yin ninu ọlá, ninu ipo, ninu ọgbọn àti oye ti ẹ fi tunbọ máa ṣe ìlú ifo/Ewekoro lọ síwájú si, paapa julọ ninu àìkú baálẹ̀ ọrọ. Lẹẹkansi ẹku oriire ọjọ ibi, ẹmi yin aṣe púpọ ọdún láyé, lágbára ọlọrun àti àwọn tó tẹ ilẹ yorùbá dó. Àṣẹ! A si tun fi akoko yi dupẹ lọwọ yin Lẹẹkansi fún ipa ribiribi ti ẹtì nko l'agbo òṣèlú ati ìdàgbàsókè ,ifo/Ewekoro, ipinlẹ Ogun, paapa julọ ni ẹka ti idagbasoke ati ofin sise Nile igbimo asofu agba l'abuja fun gbogbo orilẹ-ède Naijiria lapapọ, ẹ ṣe gan adupẹ, ki ọlọrun bawa kun yin lọwọ. Ọmọ Yorùbá ni mí, Ọmọ kaarọ ojiire! Fún igbimọ ọdọ ipinlẹ ogun, E-signed: AsojuOdo Omoluabi Sunday Adebowale Chair

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that his administration is on the pathway to success in spite of the challenges facing the country, saying Nigeria has no reason to fail the rest of the African continent.   Receiving visiting Bank of America officials in his office at the State House on Tuesday, the President said his government was committed to instituting reforms that would engender the sustainable growth and development of the country.   "We believe we are on the right track so far. We believe we need all the help we can get," the President said as he asked the bank's management for support and partnership that would advance mutual benefits for Nigeria and the financial institution.   President Tinubu said governance and development challenges facing the country cannot be addressed without fiscal and institutional reforms.  "21st Century actions on climate change, finance and innovation are intertwined. Hav

The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Ondo State Chapter is observing and following the historic adventure currently being embarked upon by Miss Adeyeye Adeola(Chef Deo). We are pleased with her awe-inspiring courage and determination to etch her name in the world history record through her craft. Adeyeye Adeola, an Ondo State born Chef, has since Friday 30th June, 2023 started a 150-hour cooking marathon (cook-a-thon) which, when successful, will break the Guiness World Record (GWR) recently set by Chef. Hilda Baci, also a Nigerian who succeeded last month in cooking for 93hours, 11minutes nonstop. Chef Deo's cooking marathon is currently ongoing at TMF Lounge and Bar, located in Ileoluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Local Government, Ondo State. In emphasis, this development has yet displayed industriousness and courage, which are core values of Ondo State youths. We are therefore proud to identify with this prominent Ondo State born Chef on her journey, as she moves on to realizi

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, disclosed that the E-mobility and Gas Mobility Programme of the state will take off in the first week of August. The governor also said that his administration would take advantage of the newly signed electricity bill that regulates the power sector by establishing a company that would generate and distribute power supply in the Gateway State. Prince Abiodun spoke when he received participants of the Senior Executive Course 45, Group 1, of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, who came on a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. He said that his administration would, in its second term, focus on the provision of public utilities, which include water and electricity supply. The e-mobility and gas mobility involves the conversion of mass transit buses from petroleum fuel to gas and motorcycles (Okada) to electric. The governor said the topic of the v