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The Oyo State Executive Council on Tuesday approved the renaming of the Okeogun Polytechnic, Saki after a stateman and politician, Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleosho. Details later 

The lawmaker representing Irepo, Oorelope and Olorunsogo federal constituency, Prince Olaide Lateef Mohammed,has explained how fraudsters hacked his phone (+2348085991145) to deceive his friends to transfer millions of naira to them . Muhammed ,in a statement made available to newsmen by his Special Assistant on Media , Ahmed Eniola Mustapha, said the scammers temporarily seized control of his WhatsApp, a message Application.  The lawmaker, however, urged the public to be at alert while responding to messages or phone calls from friends.  While disassociating himself from the fraudulent messages, advised his associates and friends not heed the call for help by transferring various amounts of money to the account numbers provided by the criminal elements.  He assured that, the necessary steps have been taken to address the issue and prevent further misuse. DISCLAIMER Urgent Public Notice Regarding Hacked WhatsApp Number +2348085991145 Dear Constituents and Esteemed Contacts, Honourable

 The problem of hostel accommodation faced by students of the Nursing students at the Baptist Medical Centre in Saki may soon become history following the construction of a multi-million naira students’ hostel. The 200 capacity hostel constructed by the management was commissioned on Thursday ,23rd May, 2024 ITV Online gathered that, the institution embarked on the landmark project aimed at complementing the school management’s effort of providing standard accommodation for the students. At the commissioning ceremony, Okere of Saki lauded the management of the Baptist Medical Centre for putting in place this aesthetic edifice,charged them not to relent in embarking on similar projects that will add value and make meaningful impact on the living condition of the students.  The monarch who led other traditional chiefs to the citadel of learning, appealed to eminent personalities to further help the management in the course of upgrading the school. Speaking further, Okere advised the nurs

  Kaseem Jenrade Farmers in Okeoyan Adoka Komu land in Itesiwaju Local Government under Baale Adoka Jimoh Musa known as Agarawu have appealed to the State Governor His Excellency Engineer Seyi Makinde to  come to their aid and rescue them from incessant attack by kidnappers who are terrorizing their community. The farmers who made the appeal through their spokesperson Mr Adelodun Adepoju Oyin called for the intervention of the state government through local government and other stakeholders as well as security agencies in order to  protect the lives and properties of people of the area. The farmers lamented that  three of their colleagues were recently kidnapped in which ransom was paid before they were released . They stressed that farmers in oke oyan Adoka, Komu land could no longer have access to their farms for the fear of being kidnapped, adding that the issue has crippled economic activities in the area. They therefore urged the state governor to assist them in securing the  area

Kaseem Jenrade Farmers in Okeoyan Adoka Komu land in Itesiwaju Local Government under Baale Adoka Jimoh Musa known as Agarawu have appealed to the State Governor His Excellency Engineer Seyi Makinde to  come to their aid and rescue them from incessant attack by kidnappers who are terrorizing their community. The farmers who made the appeal through their spokesperson Mr Adelodun Adepoju Oyin called for the intervention of the state government through local government and other stakeholders as well as security agencies in order to  protect the lives and properties of people of the area. The farmers lamented that  three of their colleagues were recently kidnapped in which ransom was paid before they were released . They stressed that farmers in oke oyan Adoka, Komu land could no longer have access to their farms for the fear of being kidnapped, adding that the issue has crippled economic activities in the area. They therefore urged the state governor to assist them in securing the  area b

Troops of 22 Armoured Brigade in Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, conducted search and rescue operations at Olapade/Olayinka village in Ifelodun LGA of Kwara State. The operation followed an intelligent report from local residents and vigilantee which spored the troops to immediately swing into action, leading to the rescue on some kidnap victims on Monday 20 May, 2024. Upon arrival at the enclave suspected to be one of hideouts for the criminals, own  troops on sighting the kidnappers, promptly engaged them as they fled into the dense forest. The soldiers quickly secured the kidnapped victims, who were immediately taken to Share General Hospital for medical treatment.  Thereafter, they were moved to the Brigade Headquarters (HQ). The rescued victims all females, comprised of 4 women and a child. In a formal handover ceremony, Brigadier General OF Williams, handed the rescued victims to the Chairman, Ifelodun LGA, Mr Shonibare. The victims revealed that they were kidnapped on 15  M

  Two-women narrowly escaped death on Tuesday evening, 21st May,2024 when a six tire truck lost control and fell on a motorcycle along Sango-Okeogun Polytechnic expressway,Saki. According to an eyewitness, the tragedy which occurred at about 6.40p.m.,caused panic and traffic jam as road users and passers-by scampered for safety. The accident happened within close range of the Saki West LG secretariat . The truck which was loaded with bags cashew nuts was said to have lost control and fallen on the motorcycle which was badly damaged. ITV Online   learnt that the truck driver escaped from the scene of the accident for fear of being lynched by the irate mob, leaving his truck and the goods behind. According to eyewitnesses, the accident was caused due to high speed by the driver of the truck which resulted in him losing control of the wheels. Residents of the community have lamented prior to this accident about the state of the road which has resulted in several deaths in the past. They h

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has charged student pilots of Nigerian Army (NA) Aviation to embrace every challenge as an opportunity for growth. The COAS, who was represented by the Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General OD Williams, stated this while declaring open the orientation of student pilots' course 19, 2024 at the International Aviation College Ilorin, kwara state on 20 May 2024. The orientation programme was made up of 11 students out of which 10 were drawn from the NA Aviation. The Pilot Training is geared towards the operational effectiveness pillar of the COAS' command philosophy which is “ *To transform the Nigerian Army into a well Trained,  Equipped and Highly Motivated Force Towards Achieving our constitutional Responsibilities within a Joint Environment* ”.  The Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade,Lieutenant Stephen Nwankwo made this available to newsmen on Monday, 20th May,2023.

..... accompanies by  Commander 22 Armoured Brigade.*  The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu accompanied by Commander 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General OD Williams, paid a heartfelt condolence visit to the family of the late Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, the Elemona of Ilemona, in Oyun LGA of Kwara State, who passed away in the early hours of today 19 May 2024. The late Monarch, is the father of Lieutenant Colonel Nurudeen Yusuf, the Aid De Camp to the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade,Lieutenant Stephen Nwankwo made this available to newsmen.    In his remarks, the National Security Adviser expressed his deep sympathies and conveyed the condolences of the President to the grieving family. "I am here today to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences on behalf of the President to the family of Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi. His passing will remain a significan

  People, around the world, who could not hide their feelings, have expressed happiness and rejoiced with the founder of MaryJoe Foundation , Mrs Alice Joseph ,on her birthday anniversary. Many individuals through their Social media handles ,described Mrs. Alice as a Public servant to the poor ,reflecting on the immense contributions her foundation has made to many families. Her foundation focuses on human capital development and poverty alleviation programmes that has transformed and still touching many lives ,particularly the vulnerable in the society.

…as DHQ declares Buzu, Nigerien terrorist leader wanted Troops of Multinational Joint Task Force, codenamed Operation Lake Sanity, say a total of 47 individuals associated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), have surrendered to 403 Amphibious Brigade of Sector 3 of the Nigerian Army. In a statement signed by Abubakar Abdullahi, Lieutenant Colonel and Chief Military Public Information Officer, N`djamena, Chad to newsmen on Thursday in Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital. ” On 15 May 2024, a total of 47 individuals associated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade of MNJTF Sector 3, Nigeria. “The group includes 7 men, 9 women, and 31 children, who turned themselves in at Kwatan Turare and Doron Baga, Kukawa LGA Borno State Nigeria. “During the initial investigation conducted, it was revealed that these individuals managed to escape from Sharama, located in the Lake Chad Is

  The Chairman-elect of Saki East LG, Hon. Lekan Adedokun,has constituted an 11-man transition committee to facilitate a seamless and smooth transition from the outgoing Hon.Adeniran Ramat's administration.  The committee is to be headed by a seasoned politician,Alhaji Tajudeen Aderibigbe while Oje-Owode-born Financial Expert, Mr. Bisi Olagbenro,will serve as the secretary of the committee. Other members of the committee include Alhaji Rashidi Badmus,Alhaji Raheem Taofeek Ayiki,Ogundayo Muyideen Dare, Dr. Kola Ajayi, Kilanko Sunday Olawale,Hon. Nike Adetoro,Alh. Jimoh Adeniyi Tiamiyu,Okegbade Oluwasegun Felix,and Mr. Ismail Abijako Saki East Local Government Transition Committee: 1. Alhaji Tajudeen Aderibigbe- Chairman 2. Mr. Olagbenro Michael Olabisi- Secretary 3. Alhaji Rashidi Badmus- Member 4. Alhaji Raheem Taofeek Ayiki- Member 5. Alh. Ogundayo Muyideen Dare - Member 6. Dr. Kola Ajayi- member 7. Kilanko Sunday Olawale- member 8. Hon. Nike Adetoro- member 9. Alh. Jimoh Adeniyi

  A former member of the House of Representatives, Honourabe Shina Peller, has debunked reports of him snubbing Bayo Adelabu, Minister for Power, at a recent event that they both attended in Lagos.   Honourabe Peller clarified the alleged snubbing in a statement he shared on his social media platforms and with the press on Tuesday. The statement was in reaction to a recent video circulating on social media purportedly showing a perceived snub of the minister by Honourable Peller.  Describing the allegation of snubbing as unfounded, Honourable Peller, who is the Ayedero of Yorubaland, shared a video evidence of himself and the minister embracing and greeting each other warmly at the event in question. Furthermore, Peller highlighted the significance of greetings in his faith as a Muslim. “In Islam, greeting others is considered an act of charity,” he wrote.  In addition, Honourable Peller reiterated that he prioritizes extending greetings to individuals as a way of upholding his princip

  Organized labour has given the Federal Government until May to finalize the process of implementing the new national minimum wage for workers. During this year’s International Workers Day event in Abuja, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, put forth this demand on Wednesday. This year’s celebration focused on “Ensuring Safety and Health at Work in a Changing Climate.” Ajaero stated that the process of establishing a new national minimum wage was still ongoing and had witnessed vigorous discussions. The NLC president said, “All parties in the tripartite process are well represented, and the engagement has been robust. ”We have placed our demand of N615,000 only before our social partners while we await their offer. “If, however, the negotiation of the minimum wage is not concluded by the end of May, the trade union movement in Nigeria will no longer guarantee industrial peace in the country.” Ajaero emphasized several key demands during the International Wo

. As party chieftains visit newly-elected chairman, vice chairman  The Oorelope Local Government Chairman-elect, Hon Jacob Oluwale Ogundiran, has hailed the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, for being a true democrat by supporting true representation at the grassroots. Ogundiran gave this indication on Monday, while expressing gratitude to the governor for conducting a free and credible local government election through the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC). The chairman-elect, in an appreciation message, thanked the governor for the opportunity given to him and his colleagues to serve the people of Oorelope Local Government, Igboho. He equally hailed a former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Barr. Adeniyi Farinto, for being a visionary leader who not only believed in him and others but backed them all the way to success at the polls on Saturday. Ogundiran also extended words of appreciation to the State Working Committee of the PDP as well as various l