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A member of the House of Representatives at the ninth Assembly, Honourable Shina Peller, has urged all to choose love over hatred, peace over violence and good over evil in the spirit of Easter. Honourable Peller, who is the Ayedero of Yorubaland, made this call on Sunday while congratulating Christians on the occasion of the 2024 Easter celebration. The former lawmaker stressed that Easter symbolizes victory over loss, forgiveness, love over hatred, gain over pain, joy over sadness, peace over violence as well as good over evil. Also, the Oke Ogun-born businessman cum politician urged all to embrace all the good things that Jesus Christ represented which he said include peace, love, humility, forgiveness, tolerance, patience and charity. In the same vein, he enjoined everyone to reach out to the needy, rekindle the hope of the hopeless and touch lives positively in whatever way they can during and after Easter. The statement read in full: “Happy Easter to my Christian friends and fans

The Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the last elections, Hon. Busari Yakub otherwise called Donbay, has urged Christians to embrace harmony as Christians globally celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and  successfully completing the 40 days Lent . In his Easter message to all Nigerians and people of Saki West, Saki East and Atisbo constituency in particular, Donbay said that, there was a need to work hand-in-hand with the present administration to take the country to the next level . Hon. Busari while urging the Christians to emulate Christ Jesus who laid down his life on the cross of Calvary to bring redemption, iterated the need to live a life that fosters unity ,promotes tranquility and peaceful coexistence.  “let us shun violence and live a life that promotes peace and tranquillity. “There is a need for us to emulate Christ Jesus who laid down his life on the cross of Calvary to bring redemption. Mr. Busari appealed to all Nigerians and residents o

In the spirit of Easter,the accessible and reliable foundation (MaryJoe Foundation),has again put smiles on the faces of hundreds of widows by giving out Easter packages to various members from different churches which encompass Saki community for the Easter Celebration.  The event, held on Friday, 29th March, 2024 in Saki While presenting the food stuff and cash gifts to various families ,one of the volunteers representing the foundation, Mr. Tobi Oladepo said ,the foundation aimed at making 2024 Easter a bit more special for the Christian family particularly, the widows . Speaking on the development, Reverend Adeniyi Emmanuel charged others to emulate the good deed of the foundation, encouraging the Christians to eschew bitterness including the spirit of forgiveness and live in peace which are the virtues of Christ . The beneficiaries showed praises and offered prayers to the foundation, thanking God for the life of the founder who has always been there for the needy, poor and everyb

In the spirit of Ramadan, member ,House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abisodun otherwise called (WERE-NISE-OLUWA ),has hosted leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to a break of Ramadan fast  . The dinner was held at his residential house on Friday evening in Saki ,Oyo State.  ​This newspaper can authoritatively report that, the dinner is to share friendly moment with the politicians within the rank and file of the APC and by extension, people of the constituency.  While seeking unwavering support with a view to fostering development to the constituency, he urged all attendees to work together with the stakeholders in the overriding interest of the constituency.  Hon. Tajudeen is the lawmaker representing the good people of Saki West, Saki East and Atisbo constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Culture and Tourism.  Among those in attendance include Hon. Shittu Ibrahim, member ,House of Assembly (West West), Hon. Jimoh Azeez ,APC Chairmanship Candidate (S

Sources told SaharaReporters that Sule bought the vehicle from the internally generated revenue of the company to bribe the minister to ensure that President Bola Tinubu does not remove him from office. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Abdulaziz Ahmed Sule, has reportedly bought a 2023 Lexus LX 600 model for the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, SaharaReporters has learnt.  The SUV was procured for 298,444,187.50k.  Sources told SaharaReporters that Sule bought the vehicle from the internally generated revenue of the company to bribe the minister to ensure that President Bola Tinubu does not remove him from office. Documents exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters show the vehicle with Chassis No. JTJPBACX6P4026917 was procured from Kaura Motors Nigeria Limited through a contract agreement dated January 17, 2024, under the heading "Procurement Of Vehicles For Management Staff (Lot 1&2)". A payment documen

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of 28 roads and bridges across the country worth over 1.2 trillion Naira. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this shortly after the FEC meeting held on Monday. He said the projects were approved by FEC having gone through the Bureau of Public Procurement and Certificates of No Objection secured. Umahi also said FEC approved the construction of Buruku bridge across Katsina Ala River in Benue State worth over 83.7 billion Naira while an approval was given for construction of 91.432 road at Saki in Oyo State worth 144 billion Naira. However, the FEC approved the stepping down of the road construction from Biu-Kanga-Gaya to the border of Niger Republic costing about 158 billion Naira. Meanwhile, FEC has approved the setting up of an Infrastructure Fund to be known as the Renewed Hope Infrastructural Fund. This followed a projection that Nigeria would require over 878 Billion Dollars to bridge infrastructural defici

  The 2024 Ramadan Annual Lecture, hosted by Honorable Shina Peller in Iseyin, drew attention from across the region, with the esteemed Aseyin of Iseyin and other dignitaries gracing the occasion. This event, marked by its significance and communal spirit, brought together diverse groups within the community and served as a platform for spiritual enlightenment.  In a statement made available to newsmen on Monday by the lawmaker's media team,described the event as huge success  Honorable Peller, known for his commitment to community development and fostering unity, played a pivotal role in organizing and facilitating this event. The guest speaker, Sheik Jamiu Ajadi Sanusi (Amin Olorun), delivered a compelling lecture that emphasized the importance of solidarity, compassion, and reflection during the holy month of Ramadan.  The presence of the Aseyin of Iseyin added a profound sense of reverence and cultural significance to this event. His participation underscored the unity and mutu

  The Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the last general elections, Hon. Busari Yakub otherwise called Donbay, has joined other well wishers to felicitate with a chieftain of the party, Chief Samuel Adekola on his 90th birthday.  In his goodwill statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, Donbay described the leader of the APC as a Political Icon whose quintessential leadership and contributions towards his community and the party cannot be quantified . According to him, PA Adekola is an outstanding personality,having distinguished himself among his equals for his giant strides in community development and politics.  "On my behalf, my political family and the good people of Atisbo LG, I celebrate our great leader ,PA Samuel Adekola on his 90th birthday " " PA Adekola is an epitome of integrity, good leadership, courage ,love and by extension, lover of his community " Busari fervently to God to grant the Asiwaju of Ofiki sound health.

A Non-government Organization concerned with students affairs,Mary Joe Foundation, has awarded a monetary scholarship to 20 students to promote educational development and ease the financial burden of accessing tertiary education faced by students from low-income families, by providing financial support needed to guarantee their continuous learning and educational development. The scholarship award held on Wednesday,20th March at the 500 capacity hall of the Okeogun Polytechnic, Saki . In his remarks, the Dean of Students' Affairs,Mr. Adeoti M.O outlined the significant contributions and charitable efforts of the foundation within and outside Oyo State,saying the services to humanity are well appreciated . He encouraged other foundations to stretch their helping hands to the students . Speaking on the development,the founder of the NGO, Mrs Alice Mary ,represented by a team ,emphasized the importance of education in transforming lives ,said the Foundation aimed at promoting educati

As part of its charitable efforts and activities towards relieving people of untold hardship during the Ramadan season, Mary Joe Foundation , has disbursed food items to hundreds of needy Muslims in Saki . Speaking on behalf of the founder, Mr. Olamide Sulaiman ,said the gesture was borne out of her desired commitment and passion to share love among the people and to put smiles on the faces of some families especially in the Holy month.  Recall that the foundation had within the week started the disbursement of bags of rice, semovita and other consumables as well as cash support and by extension, had few weeks empowered some individuals with tools worth multimillion naira . While encouraging the beneficiaries to remain optimistic in the face of the economic realities,the foundation promised to stretch the generosity when and where necessary.  Speaking at Aare of Ofiki's Palace, Mr. Sulaiman maintained that,taking care of the needy in the society should not limited to those in the c

A professional group, Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), has commiserated with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, the people of Ibadanland, and the entire state over the passing of the Olubadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmadell, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. According to the release signed by the group’s spokesperson, Barrister Ayotomiwa Adebayo, the late Olubadan was described as an erudite scholar, a philosopher, an editor, a businessman,  politician, consummate management consultant, and a distinguished senator who has contributed immensely to the development of Ibadanland as well as Nigeria. “His intellect, wisdom, and wise counsel brought refinement to the traditional institutions in Oyo State, as his reign was significant in the areas of socio-economic development, peaceful coexistence, and his unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people,” he said. The release stressed that t

  The Onisanbo of Ogbooro, Oba (Engr ) Kazeem Adio Adegboye and the entire Saki-East Traditional Council, have commiserated with Gov. Seyi Makinde,Ali Ogunmade family and entire indigenes of Ibadanland over the transition of Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun. Oba Adegboye in his condolence message, describes the incident as a great loss not only to the Ibadan but Oyo State at large. The monarch said, Oba Balogun is not just a king but a leader and mentor, who was committed to the progress and development of his people "Oba Balogun is a selfless leader who fought for the progress of Oyo state and Nigeria entirely till his last day on earth" Oba Onisanbo, said late Olubadan two years on throne was impactful and everybody knows that. Also he expressed the demise of Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun as a great loss to Oyo state council of Obas and Chiefs and Oyo state entirely.  He,however, prays to God to overlook his shortcomings and grant him the best place in paradise and by extension, p

Chieftain and Candidate of the All of the All Progressives Congress ,APC in the last general elections, Hon. Busari Yakub otherwise called Donbay, has rejoiced with the entire Muslims particularly the people of Saki West,Saki East and Atisbo constituency on the occasion, marking the commencement of Ramadan.  In his Ramadan message, Donbay encourages Mulsims to continue to pray fervently as the only tool that can play integral role in bolstering peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.  While urging Muslim Jamah to observe the fasting period in compliance with the ethics stipulated in the Holy Quran, charges Muslim clerics to charitably and meticulously guide the good people of Islam faith throughout the 30 days period.  Busari said Nigerians should move closer to God and desist from acts that might lead them to disintegrate the country.  " Our brothers and sisters in Islam should move closer to their creator " He solicits unwavering support for the political stakeholders especia

Ahead of the LG elections, the Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP),has challenged the opposition parties including the chairmanship candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP into a public debate where competence, performance would form the issues of discourse. Disclosing this at a flag-off event,held in Tede on Saturday, which was well-attended by state gladiators and members from across the local government area. While speaking at the event, the State chairman of the YPP .Adedeji Adeyemi, appealed to members of the party to judiciously utilise the opportunity given to the party to wrestle power from the ruling PDP. Speaking shortly after the presentation of flag, the candidate of the party, Hon. Ogunniyi Tunde, expressed his appreciation to every member of the party for the confidence reposed in him and promised not to disappoint them. Ogunniyi ,who won the ticket to represent the people of Atisbo LG, boasted that he would defeat o

  The Eminent Club of Nigeria, Okeogun Chapter, has criticized the remarks attributed to the Ogbomosho Recreation Club regarding the proposed bill for the creation of Okeogun State. The Okeogun Club found the statement made by the Ogbomosho Recreation Club regarding the bill's provisions to be both shocking and derogatory.  In a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Club, Eminent Jide Akinlotan,emphasized that Ogbomosho has never been and will never be part of the geographical entity known as Oke-Ogun. Hon. Wole Oke, Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary, presented a draft bill for the creation of Oke-Ogun State to the House of Representatives.  However, the response from the Ogbomosho Recreation Club criticized the proposed bill for its purported lack of understanding of Ogbomosho's political history within Oyo State. The statement issued by the Ogbomosho Recreation Club was met with strong rebuke from the

  By Jenrade Kaseem Residents of Oke Amu town in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State,have been counting their losses and lamenting untold hardship caused by the heavy downpour that occurred on Saturday night. Residents while speaking with Okeogun News Reporter ,Kaseem Jenrade said the rainfall that started around 10pm on Saturday night with heavy storm and lightening destroyed schools,houses, shops and also vandalized electricity poles and cables. Okeogun news crew who visited some of the affected places in the town discovered that ,the complete classroom blocks of Oke Amu Community College were ravaged and some roof and ceilings of Muslim Basic Primary School ,Oke Amu were carted away. Also electricity poles and cables were seen on the road destroyed by the rainfall. In their separate remarks, the Olugunwa of Oke Amu, His Majesty Oba Gazali Omotosho Fadeyi, Community Chairman Engineer, Abdul Akeem Adegbite and a Community leader, Alhaji Adegbola Bashiru  lamented the havoc wr