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  A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party , NNPP, Alh. Modinat Elekunle, has extoled the development strides facilitated by the National Chairman of Saki Parapo, Festus Adedayo Adejumobi.  A former deputy Governorship Candidate of the party in the last 2023 General elections in Oyo State ,made the commendation in a statement on Sunday as part of celebration marking the birthday of the henchman of the great city. She noted that Adejumobi has been a dependable and tenacious individual with a character worthy of emulation with his efforts in his areas of calling both in civil service and communal development.  She explained how the community chairman has been consistent in his ways and impacts in communal services through development projects and infrastructure since his assumption of office as the chairman of the apex body that encompasses all indigenes and groups in the area. In her words, Elekunle said," I join all Saki indigens at home and abroad to celebrate our Icon and Na

  By Kaseem Jenrade The newly installed Baale of Arinoye Otu in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Chief Jenfa Paul Oyedokun Adegbola 1 has charged the people of Arinoye to promote unity, love and togetherness within the community, most especially among market men and women, in order to achieve peaceful co- existence among different tribes in the area. He also advocated for a harmonious relationship between yoruba and other tribes in the area for the overall development of Arinoye. Chief Jenfa made the plea at a meeting meant to foster peaceful co- existence among all residents. The meeting, was first of its kind to be held between Baale Jenfa and the people of Arinoye since his installation as the Baale of Arinoye Otu by the Oniro of Otu, His Majesty Oba Sunday Adepoju Ayilola. Chief Jenfa, in his address delivered by Mr Oladeji Yinka Emmanuel, appreciated the Oniro of Otu for the honour bestowed on him. While describing the chieftaincy title as a rare privilege to serve hi

The Grand Chief Imam of Sepeteri land , Engr. Abdulhakeem Demola Raji, has expressed concerns over the alleged plot to depose the Sultan of Sokoto by the sitting Governor of the state,Ahmad Aliyu. In a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday,backed the release issued by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), described it as relevant and should be taken into consideration by relevant stakeholders to avert unforseen circumstances.  Recall that ,The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) says there are “feelers” that the Sokoto state government is planning to dethrone Muhammad Abubakar as the Sultan of Sokoto. MURIC asked Ahmad Aliyu, governor of Sokoto, to exercise restraint and not tamper with the traditional institution. The Islamic group also cited the dethronement of 15 traditional rulers by the state governor in April 2024. The statement reads: MURIC’S OUTCRY, PRIVILEGED CALIPHATE AND THE PARADIGM SHIFT FROM THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF NECESSITY I am not unaware of the debunk of the rumor of th

  It is apposite to adorn the garment that suits the season ( aso igba,oun la maa n da fun igba). For this reason, whoever that is a turncoat and therefore wears an ill suited garment would be appropriately described by the appellation: a wewu ojo leerun. The 2024 Saki Beere festival has come and gone with the funfare,beauty and the ugly. While the Ojude-Oba festival normally held on the third day of Eid Kabir; the Muslim festival marked with slaughtering of animals,had also taken place with the flora and fauna. I therefore intend to place these two cultural events side by side with a view to how the duo can be positioned as cultural and tourism allure for the South Western part of Nigeria. Foe an event to attract the attention of the United Nations Educational and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO); the world body saddled with identifying potential cultural and tourism site globally,deliberate efforts must be made to package, retool,rejig and refurbish such events to attune with the new

The former Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC),Professor Adeolu Akande, has called on the people of Oke Ogun in Oyo State to close ranks and work for the development of the zone. Professor Akande also called on well to do indigenes of the area to collaborate and provide succour to indigenes of the area who are in need of support,noting that government alone cannot solve the problem of all citizens. Professor Akande made the plea in Oke Amu,  Itesiwaju local government area of Oyo State, at the celebration of the 33 year coronation anniversary of the monarch of the town, Oba Kasali Omotosho Fadeyi 1 and fund raising for some  development projects in the town. Professor Akande identified indigent students,widows and people with physical disabilities as people who deserve the attention and support of well to do indigenes of the zone. He said the present economic situation in the country requires the rich  to assist su

  The Oyo state deputy Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party,NNPP ,Alh. Modinat Elekunle,has praised the outstanding contributions of a Saki-born educationalist ,Dr. Femi Oyedemi to the development of Saki and Okeogun in general, described him as a visionary leader. In her congratulatory message on Sunday, said YY Muslim has exhibited uncommon passionate towards human and communal development in all the public offices he held He also extols his humility, hard work and ability to put in extra efforts to ensure that assignments are carried out in most effective ways in Saki community and its environs . "YY MUSLIM is an humility personified, Your exposure, sagacious, and commitment to the course of serving the good people of Saki cannot be unestimated " "You're endowed and gifted with wisdom, with Examplary Leadership towards the people, which had played out on several occasions in the your field as testified by very many in the community " She pr

By Sunday Adeleke Federal and state governments have been called upon to come up with educational policies that will enhance academic pursuits at various levels of education in the country. The call was made by the proprietor of Iseyin College of Science and Health Technology, Mr. Adewale Owoseeni during the matriculation ceremony of students of the institution for the 2023/2024 academic sessions. Iseyin College of Health Technology matriculating students with the Founder, Provost, Registrar etc According to Owoseeni, governments can do this through, among others, provision of grants, scholarships, student loans etc to students of private institutions as well as that of public institutions. “Those of us running private educational institutions should be seen as partners in progress by the government. This is because we are the ones filling the gaps that public educational institutions could not provide. Meaning that private educational providers are rendering invaluable services to the

By Kaseem Jenrade People of Oke Amu in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State have been charged to foster unity, love and togetherness in order to bring about the desired development in the ancient town. The admonition was part of the submissions made by dignitaries who graced the 33rd coronation anniversary of the Olugunwa of oke amu,Oba Kasali Oyeniyi Omotosho Fadeyi 1. The epoch event which was attended by several  prominent traditional rulers across oke ogun land and beyond,led by the Okere of Saki Oba Khalid Olabisi Ayinla, also had in attendance arrays of political bigwigs, captain of industries and large gathering of oke amu indigenes who came from far and near. The 33rd coronation anniversary of the Olugunwa of oke amu also featured the conferment of  chieftaincy titles on worthy eminent sons and daughters of the town who have excelled in their various fields,  in recognition of their tremendous contributions to the growth and development of their ancient town. While cong

  By Kaseem Jenrade People of Oke Amu community in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State ,have been advised to take preventive measures for diseases seriously, urging to seek for medical attention when the signs and symptoms of the outbreak is noticed  Medical experts who converged on Oke Amu Community Health Centre for a two-day free medical outreach organized by a prominent son of the soil, Chief Mukaila Adewale Oseni gave the charge. The two day medical outreach was designed to commemorate the 33rd year anniversary of his Majesty, the Olugunwa of oke amu, Oba Abdul Kazali  Omotosho Fadeyi on the throne. The duo of Prof Ajediran Idowu Bello of the University of Ghana and Dr.Adebiyi Olalekan Fatai of the NSIA LUTH, Lagos, while sensitizing the people on the hazards of cholera outbreak, signs and symptoms and the solution towards preventing the scourge reiterated that the people of oke amu community should be conscious about the safety of the food and water they consume. They al

  The Eminent Club of Nigeria(Okeogun),has commiserated with the people of Okeogun and Nigeria in general over the death of a former Accountant-General of the federation, Jonah Otunla.  Jonah Ogunniyi Otunla, the former Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) in Nigeria died at the age of 69. He was born on June 12, 1955, and passed away on June 17, 2024, at a hospital in the United Kingdom after a short illness . During his career, he also served as a board member of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and was a chartered accountant . The Club, in a statement made available by her President, Dr. Femi Oyedemi , described the deceased as an astute leader who served the country and Okeogun region meritoriously. While praying to God to forgive his shortcomings, Oyedemi urged his family and all those he left behind to take solace in the fact that he lived a righteous life dedicated to the service of humanity. "Otunba Jonah Otunla was such a great patriot of Okeogun, who had contribut

The Founder of Awodi-Oke foundation and member of the All Progressives has, APC, Engr. Tosin Kolade,has expressed warm felicitation to Nigerian Muslim community and all Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration. Awodi-Oke in a Sallah message Sunday, noted that as Muslims all over the world celebrate the festival, it is time to merry and share with the loved ones, urging Muslims in the country to ensure they also share goodies with the less privileged. “On behalf of Awodi-Oke foundation,APC and on my behalf, I would like to rejoice with Muslims globally and particularly in Ago-Are Community for joining Muslim Umah all over the world to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. As we are aware, this is one festival that symbolizes Allah’s blessings and love for mankind, I urge our Muslims brothers in observing this important act of worship" He noted that, the sanctity and tradition of gathering together in prayers and celebrations, is one of the cardinal templates of love and

  As Muslims across the world celebrate the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Busari Yakub otherwise called Donbay, has enjoined all Muslim faithful in the old Ifedapo constituency and other Nigerians to pray for the success of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a bid to proffering solutions to age long challenges confronting the nation. Donbay ,in a Sallah message on Saturday in Ago-Are, ATISBOLG, felicitated with adherents of the Islamic faith, noted that strict adherence to the teachings of Islam in the areas of sacrifice, love, brotherliness, piousness, peaceful coexistence would greatly assist his constituents and Nigerians as a whole in passing through in this trying time. Busari,who expressed hope that Nigeria would be great again ,implored political stakeholders at all levels to show commitment to the people they represent by providing people-oriented projects that would drive dividends of democracy to the grassroots. 

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Hon. Busari Yakub otherwise called Donbay,has rejoiced with the lawmaker representing Saki West,Saki East and Atisbo constituency and who is the Chairman,House Committee on Culture and Tourism,Hon. Tajudeen Kareem (Wéré),on his one year anniversary in office . Donbay, in his goodwill statement on Friday,stated that , the lawmaker's unwavering commitment and strong voices to the development of the area has evidently shown through his lofty initiatives and laudable programmes . ''I extend my sincerest congratulations and I commend your quality representation. Your dedication to legislative duties and lofty projects cannot be undermined " He urged the lawmaker to be tenacious in oversights; much-needed employment opportunities and real empowerment for the people of the area. While hailing the lawmaker for the services to the people of the area, Donbay noted that, Abisodun Kareem is diligently representing the interests

Today marks exactly 365days that Honourable Tajudeen Abisodun Were was inaugurated for the third time as the Representative of the good people of Saki West, Saki East, and Atisbo Federal Constituency in the Lower Chamber of the National Assembly.  Hon Were’s return to office, following an eight-year tenure interrupted by two consecutive unsuccessful re-election bids, and finally, a historic and victorious third attempt has been a blessing to his constituents. Honourable Were swore an oath to commit himself towards discharging qualitative representation for his people and he has so far, keeps to his promise. He has maximized every avenue available to him to touch the lives of his people. As an experienced lawmaker, he was selected as the chairman of the House of Representatives Committee  on Culture and Tourism. A duty he has been discharging with unparalleled commitment. He is leaving no stone unturned to contribute positively to the development of tourism and culture nationwide. Honou

  Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have raided Emerald Hotel, Ladipo area of Oshodi, Lagos State where some intending pilgrims to the ongoing hajj in Saudi Arabia , one of them ,Fatai Yekini, were lodged and caught in the act of ingesting wraps of cocaine ahead of their flight to the holy land on Wednesday 5th June 2024. Those arrested during the intelligence-led operation include: Usman Kamorudeen, 31; Olasunkanmi Owolabi, 46; Fatai Yekini, 38; and a lady, Ayinla Kemi, 34.  According to a statement by the NDLEA Spokesperson, Mr. Femi Babafemi, the four suspects were lodged in two rooms in the hotel where they had prepared 200 pellets of cocaine weighing 2.20 kilograms to swallow when NDLEA officers stormed their rooms.  One hundred wraps of the Class A substance were recovered from each of the two rooms bringing the total seizure to 200 wraps. Two suspects were to swallow 100 wraps each.  Commending the Commander, officers and men of the Lagos state Comma

   In line with constitutional obligation and to strengthen democracy in the LG ,Hon. Adedokun Olalekan Emmanuel, has performed the swearing-in ceremony for the 11 newly elected councilors in the council . The event which took place on Monday, 3rd June ,2024, held at Agoamodu Town Hall, the headquarters of Saki East LG.  Speaking at the event, council boss enjoined the new councillors to see their assumption of office as a call to service at a very critical time, harping on the need to work diligently and remain focus, avoiding distractions and divisive sentiments. Speaking further , Hon. Adedokun charged them for an efficient discharging of ther duties , encouraged them to commit themselves to meaningful laws and programmes that wil benefit the people of their communities , saying to whom much is given, much is expected.  Hon. Adedokun,promised that his administration will embark on developmental projects that will ensure that people at the grassroots also benefit from the dividends o

The Executive Chairman of Saki East LG,Hon. Adedokun Olalekan Emmanuel, on Monday,3rd June,appointed the Oje-Owode born financial intelligence expert, Olagbenro Michael Olabisi,as the Chief of Staff.  Hon. Adedokun, made this disclosure at the inauguration ceremony of the elected councillors,held in Ago-Amodu,the headquarters of Saki East LG.  His appointment, the Chairman is optimistic that Olabisi will bring his wealth of experience and expertise to full discharge in this critical role, especially given his administration a new dimension of good governance.