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26/03/2024

Deputy Senate President, Oluwo Harps on Unity, Say Diversity Beauty of Nigeria

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi have harped on unity, saying the beauty and strength of the country is in her diversity.

Senator Barau on Tuesday hosted the Oluwo of Iwo, a first-class traditional ruler in Osun State, in his office at the National Assembly, Abuja.

While interacting, the duo said Nigerians irrespective of their places of origin, should promote unity and work for the development of the country.

Senator Barau described the role of traditional rulers in promoting unity as paramount to the peaceful coexistence and development of the country.

"Traditional rulers have key roles to play in national unity and development. As such, we implore them to always use every opportunity to promote unity and peaceful coexistence among all in the country. In and out of their domains, traditional rulers should continue to propagate the messages of unity, peace, and tolerance," he said.

Earlier in his remarks, the traditional ruler said diversity is the beauty of Nigeria.

"Diversity is the beauty of Nigeria. This is why we can boast of over 200m population. Only Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa cannot boast of this number. Unity is our pride. We will live together forever.

" That is why I married my wife from Kano, the Northern part of the country to promote national unity. We still need that unity and we will stay together forever and ever, " he said.

Commending the Deputy President of the Senate for his various intervention and empowerment programmes, he said he was endeared to Senator Barau by his leadership style.

"President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the pride of Lagos and the South, I pray Almighty God to make you the pride of Kano and the entire North," he said.

Ismail Mudashir
Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity
March 26, 2024

24/03/2024

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19/03/2024

Zenith Bank appoints Adaora Umeoji as first female CEO

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the foremost banker, Dr. Adaora Umeoji as its new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

This appointment was disclosed on Tuesday, in a statement signed by the company secretary, Michael Otu, which was filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited.

Umeoji’s appointment will take effect from June 1, 2024, following the expiration of office of the current GMD, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, on May 31, 2024.

Dame (Dr) Adaora Umeoji is the first female GMDCEO since the inception of the bank, and her appointment is consistent with the bank’s executive transition tradition, succession plan, and strategy of grooming leaders from within,” part of the statement read.

Before this appointment, Umeoji was the Deputy Managing Director of the bank since October 28, 2016, and with nearly 30 years of banking experience of which 26 years has been with Zenith Bank.

She is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, where she attended the Advanced Management Programme.

Umeoji is also an alumnus of Columbia Business School with a Certificate in the Global Banking Program.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Jos, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and a first-class honours degree in law from Baze University, Abuja.

She holds a Master of Laws from the University of Salford, United Kingdom, a Master in Business Administration from the University of Calabar, and also has a doctorate in business administration from Apollos University, USA.

Umeoji also holds a Certificate in Economics for Business from the prestigious MIT Sloan School of Management, USA, and has attended various management programmes in renowned Universities around the world including the strategic thinking and Management programme at Wharton Business School, USA.

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19/03/2024

Happy wedding anniversary to my lovely Queen a Real Queen that protects her king always, you never for once let me down and I'm happy to have you in my life during this Successful Reign of mine as Paramount over many kingdoms, you gave me strength and required mindset...You are the absolute perfect Queen every king must pray to have your kind but I don't know if there is any other " You" thank you for being you
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18/03/2024

1963 population.
Iwo is No.12

18/03/2024

A picture of the Oluwo of Iwo, his wives and some of his people in the late1800s.
- UK national archives

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07/03/2024

Pictures from the Unveiling of the Nigeria for Women Programme today and the E-Portal at the Presidential Banquet Hall, A*o Villa, Abuja

06/03/2024

Just In 🚨🚨

Skepta reveals that all the earnings from his song “ Tony Montana “ featuring Portable will go to Portable . Skepta is worth over $20m and to him taking anything from this will just be him being selfish according to him .

Note , Skepta paid for everything , from audio to video and to everything . Like portable always say , person wey go help you no go stress you .

May be it’s time you start speaking positivity into your life and watch it manifest, speak good things into your life and watch it come to past .

Guess what ? The song has been on number one on Apple Music naija and topping chats in UK too, this only means the earnings will be that huge .

Congratulations Portable .
My own helper Dey talk make I climb bed , this woman no get conscience

~ X_Daily / X

13/12/2023

Married woman emerges as best-graduating medical student, bags 23 awards in Danfodiyo Varsity

Abdulrasheed Akere reports,

A 24-year-old lady, Sumayyah Abdallah has emerged as the best-graduating medical student of the 2022/2023 academic session and bagged twenty-three awards in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS).

Sumayyah was awarded and blessed with cash prizes at the medical students’ induction held at the university's auditorium on Saturday, December 09, 2023. She recalled that they're about 140 that started the academic journey far back in 2015 but only 79 were inducted into the medical profession as graduates.

This mother-of-one hails from Agaie, Niger state, and started her medical journey in December 2015 which is tantamount to eight years in December 2023. Aside from the honorary awards, she won more than four hundred thousand naira (N400,000) at the induction.

Dr Sumayyah got married in 2021 immediately after UG4 and gave birth about 3 weeks before the UG5 examinations. “Marriage affected my studies positively, it gave me more motivation and determinants than ever. It made me more focused on achieving my goals,” said Sumayyah.

For students pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or MBBS, grades are used to measure their performance, not Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Sumayyah said she had so many good grades that made her deserve the feat. She expressed her excitement about the achievement, “Alhamdulillah, I feel really happy, seeing the smiles on my parents’ faces and their tears of joy is the most satisfying feeling in the whole wide world.”

I faced challenges — Dr Sumayyah

“I faced challenges but challenges are part of life, and we are not as perfect as the picture you see, I was scared at some point in time,” she said. Having a baby in medical school, especially while carrying the 9 months pregnant, and taking care of the child after delivery was strenuous for Sumayyah. This was because she had to read, go to lectures, and sit for many tests. While in fourth-year or 400-level, she wrote several C.A tests in a hospital bed.

Sumayyah almost gave up her dream to be a lifesaver or doctor due to entanglements but she sensed a reason to keep going. Her parents’ hard work, dedication, and unflinching support as well as her siblings’ encouragement to her are what always pushed her to never give up. “Thanks to my husband and my little Zayd too, we went through it all together.”

Avoid too many friends — Sumayyah advises undergraduates

Sumayyah advised undergraduates to stay humble, avoid overconfidence, and avoid too many friends. “What is worth doing is worth doing well. Most importantly, pray as if you’ve never read anything and read as if you’ve never prayed.”

11/12/2023

The 27 Rivers State Assembly Lawmakers Who Dumped PDP For APC Sings President Tinubu's On Your Mandate Anthem .

30/11/2023

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30/11/2023

Wednesday 28/11/2023

IWO DAY 2023, COMPOUND, ASSOCIATION, CLUB LEVY UPDATES :

Below are the names of Compounds in Iwo who have fulfilled their financial obligations for the 2023 Iwo Day Compound Levy.

*COMPOUNDS/CLUBS ETC* :

1. Ilé Mọ́gàjí Ọba - ₦500,000

2. Ilé Ẹ̀múlù - ₦50,000

3. Ilé Ayọ̀ - ₦35,000

4. Ilé Pétugbélé Aláyọ̀ - ₦20,000

5. Ilé Fojúgbági - ₦50,000

6. Ilé Mọsálà- ₦20,000

7. Ilé Ọlọya - ₦20,000

8. Yámúso Family Descendants - ₦50,000

9. Ilé Ẹdun Olówó - ₦200,000. 00

10. Ilé Ọ́wẹyọ- ₦100, 000

11. Ile Ọ̀pabàbà - ₦20,000

12. Ilé Mọjìbéèrè - ₦100,000

13. Ilé Olúbọ́rọ̀kú - ₦20, 000

14. Ilé Mọsíkùn - ₦20,000

15. Ilé Gbọ̀ńkà - ₦20,000

16. Ilé Ìyálájé - ₦50,000

17. Ilé Ọwẹru - ₦20,000

18. Ilé Aríye (Áíye) - ₦20,000

19. Ilé Akínlẹ́wọ̀n- ₦40,000

20. Ilé Onílètéè - ₦50,000

21. Ilé Àìdokò - ₦20,000

22. Mọgbindin Ọbátè - ₦30,000

23. Anwar-IL Islam Grammar School - ₦2,000

24. Ilé Àtúnṣe - ₦130,000

25. Ilé Gbẹ́gunde - ₦250,000

26. Ilé Olóyè - ₦20,000

27. Ilé Káàyá Ẹlẹ́rùjà - ₦20,000

28. Ilé Àbanikándá - ₦30,000

29. Ilé Ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ - ₦20,000

30. Ilé Ẹlẹ́ẹ̀rù - ₦20,000

31. Ilé Àgọ́ Afìdodo Kájọlà - ₦25,000

32. Ilé Tẹ̀llà - ₦200,000

33. Ilé Mọ̀gbẹ̀dẹ̀ - ₦20,000

34. Ilé Àró Ọjà - ₦20,000

35. Ilé Badà Waterworks - ₦30,000

36. Ilé Fágbàyíbí Ìsàlẹ̀ Ọba - ₦20,000

37. Ilé Àrẹ̀mọyè - ₦20,000

38. Ilé Olóógun-Ẹ̀ṣin - ₦50,000

39. Feesu Day Planning Committee - ₦20,000

40. Ilé Mọlásan - ₦1,300,000

41. Ilé Ọmọlaré Olùwò - ₦50,000

42. Ilé Onju - #20,000

43. Ilé Tàpí - #20,000

44. Lasisi Family Sàwò - ₦50,000

45. Ilé Olúkòsì - ₦40,000

46. Ilé Mọgùnàla- ₦20,000

47. Ilé Deiti (Balogun Mọ̀ṣùnmàrè) - ₦20,000

48. Ilé Adesínmi Ọbátẹ̀- ₦20,000

49. Ilé Báálẹ̀ Òkè Ìsájì - ₦30,000

50. Ilé Alájá - ₦20,000

51. Ilé Ọlọ́ọ́rẹ - ₦20,000

52. Ilé Alówóẹsin - ₦30,000

53. Ilé Òke-Kòtò - ₦30,000

54. Ilé Pọ̀ngbálá - ₦25,000

55. Ilé Asípa - ₦20,000

56. Ilé Fọ́kẹ̀ Mosunlewa - ₦150,000

57. Ilé Ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ - ₦20,000

58. Ilé Olókoobì - ₦20,000

59. Ilé Asálú - ₦20,000

60. Ilé Arówórẹ̀kí - ₦30,000

61. Ilé Mọsìnọla _ ₦100,000

62. Ilé Àjàdí - ₦10,000

63. Ilé Agbede - ₦20,000

64. Ilé Ọ̀gà Onílá - ₦20,000

65. Ilé Mọlójú - ₦20,000

66. Ilé Mojúadé Ọ̀ńtọ́ - ₦20,000

67. Ilé Àsátì - ₦20,000

68. Ilé Olúya - ₦20,000

69. Ilé Ọ̀jà - ₦20,000

70. Ilé Jagun-Ìlú - ₦20,000

71. Ilé Awéríjayé Kajola - ₦2,000

72. Ilé Alágbà - ₦20,000

73. Ilé Ẹlẹ́rẹ́ - ₦25,000

74. Ilé Ọdọfin Kájọlà - ₦20,000

75. Ilé Mọlọ́súnowó - ₦20,000

76. Ilé Ọlọyan - ₦30,000

77. Ilé Olúmọ́yẹ̀ - ₦25,000

78. Ilé Mọláàfẹ́ - ₦20,000

79. Ilé Gbádékandé - ₦20,000

80. Ilé Akọgun - ₦20,000

81. Ilé Sòmù Gídìgbo - ₦20,000

82. Ilé Ọsọ́lọ̀ - ₦20,000

83. Ilé Mọkòtí - ₦20,000

84. Ilé Olówé - ₦100,000

85. Ilé Amere - ₦20,000

86. Ilé Mọrójọ̀ Ìsàlẹ̀ Ọba - ₦20,000

87. Ilé Badà - ₦20,000

88. Ilé Adégbódù - ₦20,000

89. Odò-Orí Market - ₦20,000

90. Ilé Ọmọsàn - ₦30,000

91. Ilé Balogun Ali Iwo - ₦20,000

92. Ilé Mọ̀iya Molenu Ìdí Òkè - ₦50,000

93. Progressives Cobbler Association - ₦10,000

94. Ilé Yégbọlá - ₦25,000

95. Ilé Mọlàá - ₦20,000

96. Ilé Mọlẹ́égbin - ₦30,000

97. Ilé Ọ̀bẹ́ - ₦20,000

98. Ilé Ofofootiro - ₦20,000

99. Ilé Maarọ - ₦10,000

100. Ilé Olúmọdán - ₦20,000

101. Ilé Ìkòyí - ₦20,000

102. Ilé Olodifi - ₦20,000

103. Ilé Oosa Ọlaniyi Agbaakin - ₦20,000

104. Ilé Akinọla - ₦20,000

105. Ilé Ọlọ́dẹ - #200,000

106. Ilé Aipatẹ - #30,000

*INDIVIDUALS:*

1. Prof R.D Abubakre - ₦50,000

2. Mr. Olatoke Adebayo Moshood - ₦50,000

3. Adawa Rentals - ₦50,000

4. Ifesowapo Traditional Healer Iwoland - ₦20,000

5. Mr. Jubril Ibrahim Oluwaseun - ₦5,000

6. Alh. Rashidi Jelili (J. Light) - ₦20,000

7. Anonymous - ₦500,000

8. Alayode Nig Enterprises - ₦5,000

9. Prof. Mahfous Adedimeji - ₦40,000

11. Prof Adegboyega Fawole - ₦50,000

*TOTAL: ₦6,099, 000*

Compound Levy for the year 2023 is minimum of ₦20,000 (Twenty Thousand Naira Only)

Kindly pay into the account :

Account Name: Iwo Day Planning Committee
Account Number: 0120906505
Bank: Wema

Then, forward a receipt of payment to

Barr. Yemi Abolusodun - 08035160083

Oladipupo Sefiu B-urself - 08066867177

Otun Alabi Mayowa - 08065794404

17/11/2023

Tinibu cancel 40% IGR deduction(Tax) from Universities says policy is ill-timed because the Universities are struggling.

16/11/2023

Marriage is to enjoy, not endure - Ighalo’s estranged wife, Sonia spills why she left

Sonia Adesuwa, the estranged wife of Odion Jude Ighalo, has revealed what made her end her marriage with the former Super Eagles and Manchester United forward.

The mother of three made this known in a post on her Instagram page on Thursday and claimed that she left because she was tired of fighting and had to prioritise her children over her marriage.

Sonia also advised married women to become stronger self-advocates, while emphasizing that marriage is meant to be enjoyed, not endured.

Sonia wrote, "I also want to use this opportunity to encourage every woman out there. I read a few of your messages. Sis, let no one intimidate you, let no evil MIL control your home. Stand up for yourself and your children. Remember, Luke 10:19 says GOD has given us power to tread against scorpions and serpents.

"Be prayerful, trust me. If not for prayers and my boldness, I would have been forgotten by now. I chose to walk out of my marriage not because I was tired of fighting but because I chose my children over marriage. Remember, I got married at 19, and I invested so much in my marriage as a real African woman who would do anything to see her husband succeed.

"Flashback to when a famous Naija actress who married an Edo man came to the house in 2018. She called me aside and said, “Sonia, be very prayerful.

"Those who have the spirit to see beyond the physical would understand what she meant. I laughed, but within me, I said they cannot kill an ONLY CHILD who has an assignment on earth. I hear people saying she’s pained and broke bla bla bruh, go ask them, I was born with a SILVERSPOON."

She also revealed that she would open a platform to encourage women having issues with their marriage.

"I promise to open a platform in the future to help and encourage women who are going through hell in their marital home. They need to speak up. Remember, marriage is to enjoy, not to endure. Thanks once again for your kind words and prayers. God bless you all.”

Credit: Instagram //desuwa30

16/11/2023

Breaking: Osun CJ, Adepele Ojo drags Adeleke to court

The Chief Justice of Osun, Adepele Ojo has dragged the state Governor, Ademola Adeleke before the National Industrial Court sitting in Ibadan over alleged plans to remove her.

Joined in the suit are the State Attorney General, Osun State Judicial Service Commission, and the State Accountant General.

In the motion dated 15th November, 2023, a copy obtained by Osun Defender, the plaintiff is seeking "an order of interim injunction restraining the defendants by themselves or their agents or privies, however so called from interfering with, removing, reversing or terminating the appointment and conditions of service of the claimant as the Chief Judge of Osun State, including but not limited to salaries and other pecuniary benefits, pending the determination of the interlocutory application.

"An order of mandating the 4th defendant to continue to pay the salary, entitlements, emoluments, remuneration and other benefits and moneys the claimant is entitled to as the Chief Judge of Osun State pending the determination of theinterlocutory application."

The court after hearing the application, ordered "an order of interim injunction is issued restraining the Defendants by themselves or their agents or previews howsoever so-called from interfering with removing, reversing or terminating the appointment and conditions of service of the Applicant as the as the Hon. Chief Judge of Osun State including but not limited to salaries and other pecuniary benefits pending the determination of the interlocutory application.

"An order is here issued mandatory the 4th Defendant to continue to pay the salary, entitlements, emoluments and other benefits and moneys the Applicant is entitled to as the Hon. Chief Judge of Osun State pending the determination of the interlocutory application.

"Taking cognisance of the gender of the Applicant as a wife, a mother and a grandmother, the 1" Defendant as the Chief Security Officer of Osun State with keys to all security apparatus is ordered and directed to ensure adequate protection to the Applicant from all forms of harassment and from all quarters pending the hearing and determination of the originating summons.

"Finally, it is directed that the 2 Defendant as the Chief Law Officer of Osun State will appropriately Defendants in general and the 1" Defendant in particular on the imperative of complying fully with the orders of this court."

The Case was adjourned to 12/12/2023.

11/11/2023

Tadese; High Prince of lwo Becomes Federal Commissioner.

The immediate former Commissioner of Water Resources and Energy, Dr. Amidu Tadese Raheem, has been appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR to serve as the Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission ( NPC) in the newly constituted commission.

Tadese, no doubt is an erudite lecturer, intelligence, political savvy and political administrator par excellence who in all ramifications possessed require requisite to perform excellently in the new office as Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission ( NPC).

Dr. Amidu Tadese Raheem, a high prince of lwo Land will creditably lived up to expectations by implementing maximally all the positive measures stated by this government of Renewed hope mantra to produce and effectively appropriate accurate population data devoid of any sharp practices with which lasting solutions to Nigeria's social - political and economic woes can be adequately improved and timely executed.

Finally, assignment of this nature is a position of responsibility, intelligence and competency . Congratulations to all lwo Son's and Daughters.

11/11/2023

The Iwo Central Mosque represents a symbolic epoch in the history of Islam in Iwo land.

Some 600 years ago, Islam was introduced to Iwo land. The then Oluwo embraced the religion of Islam and ordered all ‘magajis’ and ‘baales’ (chiefs) to also accept the religion. Consequently, the Iwo Central Mosque was brought to life.

One interesting thing about the mosque apart from its long history is that it was built on the relics of deities. It is perhaps the only mosque with such structural history in the whole of Yorubaland. The mosque was erected on the shrine of the Babalorisa (Chief Priest) of Iwoland after the deities were dismantled.

Though the mosque wears a traditional architectural look given that it was built long ago, it remains one of the biggest and largest mosques in South-West Nigeria.

Investigations by Muslim News also revealed that the mosque which was built some 600 years ago, got upgraded to the present state in 1963 according to many sources.

In his efforts to rejuvenate Islam in the city, the present Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Rasheed Akanbi, has ordered the total reconstruction of the Iwo Central Mosque to suit the taste of modernity. He would be taking the lead in this exercise as the Ameerul Mumineen of Iwoland.

If this reconstruction bid is achieved, the Iwo Central Mosque would become one of the finest, biggest and largest mosques in South-West Nigeria. The construction of the masjid (house of Allah) is one of the most rewarding acts in Islam. The general public is hereby urged to be a part of this exercise.

14/10/2023

Oluwo Congratulates Iwo Son, Adedayo Adedeji On Elevation To The Senior Advocate Of Nigeria

I specially congratulate all Iwo sons and daughters most especially the Asiwaju of Iwoland, Chief Adedeji Gbadegesin, on the elevation of his son, Barr. Adedayo Adedeji to the status of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

Oluwo described Barr. Adedayo Adedeji (SAN) as the pride of Iwoland, saying his promotional appointment is the first of its kind from the ancient city of Iwo.

It could be recalled that the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (L C) under the Chairmanship of His Lordship, the Hon. Chief Jus ice of Nigeria, Honorable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, at its 159th Plenary session held yesterday 12th October, 2023, approved the elevation of 58 Legal Practitioners to the Inner Bar.

A congratulatory statement released by Oluwo through his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, reads "I congratulate myself, entire Iwoland and the Asiwaju of Iwoland, Chief Gbadegesin Adedeji, on the elevation of his son, Barr. Adedayo Adedeji, to the status of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)"

"Being the first SAN from the ancient city of Iwo, I celebrate him and happy this is happening in my time. This is just the tip of the iceberg for my beloved domain"

"My subjects will continue to prosper without limitation. All restraints to their freedom have been broken. I've no doubt they will continue to excell and stand tall"

31/08/2023

Body Found In Search For Missing Nigerian Poet In UK

A body has been found in the search for missing poet Gboyega Odubanjo who failed to show up to play at a festival in Northamptonshire, England.

According to Sky News on Thursday, the 27-year-old, who was scheduled to give a reading of his work on Sunday at the Shambala Festival, was last seen there on August 27.

He had been attending the festival with friends, but at 4 a.m. on Saturday, he became separated from them.

The co**se was found on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. after a targeted search of the area near Kelmarsh Hall, where the event was held over the weekend.

Although an official identification has not yet been made, police said Odubajo's family, who are from Bromley in southeast London, have been informed and are receiving support.

Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell said, "Our thoughts are with the man's family at this very difficult time, and we would ask the media and members of the public to not contact them and respect their privacy.

"We would like to thank all those involved in the search efforts, including the volunteer members of Northamptonshire Search and Rescue and the specialist search-trained officers from other forces who supported our efforts.

"We would also like to thank all those who have supported our investigation by speaking to officers or getting in touch with information.

"Officers from Northamptonshire Police will now prepare a file for the coroner."

11/08/2023

https://sunnewsonline.com/land-racketeering-iwo-princes-urge-govt-security-agencies-to-investigate-ileogbo-monarch/

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The forum of Iwo Princes has cautioned the Olu of Ileogbo, Oba Abeeb Agbaje, to stop attaching Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, to his land grabbing predicament. They said the palace of Olu Ileogbo has been engulfed with criticism and petitions of illegal grabbing....

14/04/2023

Hakimi's Wife Demands Half Of His Property In Divorce Suit, But Player Registered Everything In Mother's Name

Footballer Achraf Hakimi's wife filed for divorce and demanded half of his property.

She was however informed by court that her "Millionaire' husband owns nothing as all his property is registered under his mother's names.

Hakimi receives €1 Million from PSG monthly but 80% of this is deposited in his mother Mrs. Fatima's account.

He has no property, cars, houses, Jewelry or even clothes in his name.

Anytime, he wants anything, he asks his mother who buys it for him.

Credit: News247

31/01/2023

VIDEO: ₦700,000 New Naira Notes Sold For ₦1m At Party -BBNaija’s Whitemoney

Big Brother Naija ‘Shine ya eyes’ winner, Hazel Onuo popularly known as Whitemoney, has lamented how the new naira notes are sold at parties.

The BBNaija winner lamented the scarcity of the new Naira notes via his Instagram Story on Monday.

He said, “Nigeria is a beautiful country. We just have corrupt people handling the sectors that serve human purposes. How do we explain that there is no money in the bank both new notes and old notes, e no dey bank.

“I got to a party and I saw bundles of mint , ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1000. Who dey sell money give these people? Who dey give them? That is not even the worst part. The worse part is that 700k was selling for 1m naira with 300K gain on it."

Credit: Instagram | whitemoney__

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24/01/2023

KWASU RESEARCH TEAM WINS TEN MILLION NAIRA NRF GRANT

A team of researchers led by Professor Gbolagade Kazeem Alagbe of the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology has won ten million Naira grant from the National Research Fund NRF.

The notice of the grant which was contained in a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University and signed by the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFund said the project titled “On Residue Number System Based Processor’s Realization” won the sum of Ten Million Naira being 100% of the Total Intervention Cost (TIC).

The letter added that “the Research Grant is to enable your Institution and Researcher(s) contribute meaningfully to Government’s desire to revive and make Research and Development the launch pad of National Development”.

In his response at receiving the letter, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh lauded Professor Gbolagade Kazeem Alagbe and his team for the feat which the Acting Vice Chancellor described as bringing positive attention and laurel to the University.

Professor Jimoh noted that winning research grants was one of the ways of confirming the staff quality and research prowess of institutions adding that this latest grant-winning success was gladdening as it proved that the staff of the University was among the high-flying researchers who were contributing to innovative thoughts and national development.

While congratulating the team, he urged them to ensure that they followed laid down research ethics and abide by the conditions of the grant-awarding institution.

Dr. Saeedat Aliyu
Ag. Director, University Relations

24/01/2023

POLICE COMMENDS POLICE INSPECTOR FOR PROFESSIONALISM, POSITIVE REPRESENTATION

Charges Officers to Emulate Good Conduct, Be Worthy Ambassadors

The Nigeria Police Force has commended a female Police Officer, Inspector Justina Rita Omogbai, attached to the Traffic Unit of the Sabo Divisional Headquarters in Lagos State, for her commitment and acts of professionalism displayed in the course of her traffic duties and for positively representing the Force amongst the community, particularly to school children crossing the road at her duty post, by taking personal steps to ensure they are properly dressed and safe while heading to and from school.

The NPF noted that her gesture aligns with the Community Policing tenets and the concept of “Catching Them Young”, as the formative age is very vital to training children to be law-abiding and compliant with regulations; and her singular action brings to their memories the standard practice of Nigeria Police Traffic Officers.

While commending the officer, the Inspector-General of Police charged all officers and men to emulate her good conduct and be shining examples in their respective jurisdictions. He equally tasked officers to be law-abiding even as they sow the seed of appropriate civic behaviour in the minds and hearts of members of their communities, particularly the young ones, who can serve as evangelists of values and good potentials of the NPF contrary to the present erroneous perception.

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters,
Abuja.
24th January, 2023

15/01/2023

Actor 'Papa Ajasco' Is Dead

Veteran Nollywood actor, Femi Ogunrombi aka Papa Ajasco, is dead.

His death was confirmed by a theatre practitioner, Husseini Shaibu, via his Twitter handle on Sunday,

He wrote, “I have just been reliably informed that the ethnomusicologist, former Music Instructor with and one time stand in for the 'Papa Ajasco' character on the popular comic series 'Papa Ajasco' Mr. Femi Ogunrombi is dead."

Credit: Twitter | igalaman

04/01/2023

My Wife Deserves Better, Actor Says As Marriage Crashes

Nollywood actor, Yomi Gold, has said that his marriage to his wife, Amina, has crashed.

He got married to Amina in January 2022.

The actor revealed the marriage crash via his Instagram account on Tuesday, saying that his estranged wife is a good person, who deserves someone better than him.

He said, "Me and Meenah decided to go our separate ways. I want all our families, friends, fans to understand. This is no time to judge anyone. When love dies in a relationship. No one should force it. I want to use this time to thank everyone who has been very concerned and supportive.

“Meenah is a good person. She doesn’t deserve a man like me. She will make a great and loving partner to a far better person than me. I am not perfect. I will work on myself and be a better person.

“This has to be published because we want everyone who knows about us to be aware of our decision. Time will be good again.”

Credit: Instagram | iamyomigold

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04/01/2023

Missing govt asset: Osun Senator, Oriolowo demands public apology

Senator Adelere Oriolowo has debunked allegations that he illegally took possession of items belonging to the Osun State Government.

Oriolowo, who is the Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, described the allegations as a blatant falsehood, a naked display of recklessness, sacrilegious dereliction of truth and unjustifiable character assassination.

While denying the allegations in Iwo on Monday, the Senator also demanded the State government to apologise in written form and also to pay five hundred million Naira as compensation for the unquantifiable damage done to his name and integrity.

DAILY POST recalls that the Asset Review Committee headed by Bashiru Tokunbo Salam had in a report indicated that Senator Adeleke Oriolowo was in custody of 130G Motor Grader (005132-A321), D6 Bulldozer (OS130-A32), Electric Transformer Feeder Board Panel and Soil Compactor Machine (OS137- A32).

The panel, which was set up by Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, also demanded that the Senator return the said equipment to the State government or face sanctions.

Oriolowo, who maintained the allegation has caused so much damage to his name, reputation and legacy stated that, “since the publication, many well- meaning people within and outside the shores of Nigeria have continuously reached out to me for clarification and solidarity.

“I was taken aback as to why a committee of the State would jettison the principle of fair hearing by inviting me to defend whatever report they must have gotten. I also reliably gathered that this said committee failed to submit their report to their principal before going to the public to malign my name.

“The said equipment which belongs to the then OSSADEP was in existence when I left the agency 15 years ago. To the best of my knowledge, some of them were transferred to the Ministry of Rural Development to assist the government. A simple due diligence or investigation by the committee would have unraveled the salient fact that the equipment is still property of the Osun State Government.”

Senator Oriolowo while revealing that his letter has been received by the Osun State Government, expressed the hope that steps would be taken to retract the publication and an apology tendered to him.

He also warned that failure to do so would leave him with no alternative than to resort to legal means to get justice.

He held that the decision of Governor Adeleke being a former Senator to surround himself with sycophants instead of playing by the rules and hitting the ground running may spell doom for his teething administration