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The All Progressive Congress members at Ward 09 Kajola in Obafemi-Owode Local Government  has declared Mr. Micheal Akingbade APC candidate in the Ward.

This was outrightly conducted by one of the APC Chieftains in the Ward, Hon. MUYIWA Opeyemi Ojebiyi with other APC Party Chieftains following the affirmative consensus by all members under the umbrella of the rulling Party in Ogun State APC held at St. James Primary School Kajola while the APC members therein appreciated their leaders for the peaceful conduct of the affirmation.

Mr. Akingbade, the consensus councilorship candidate ward 09 in his humble statements thanked all the APC leaders, members in the Ward and the Local Government Areas for the privilege given to contest for the councilorship race in the Ward, however promising them not to let them down if emerged in the Local Government Poll.

He, Nevertheless, beseeched all dwellers in the communities to come out enmasse to vote for all APC Candidates in the forthcoming Local Government Election coming up November 16, 2024

………urges Senator Salis to replicate same bill at the red chamber 

……..as house Speaker refers bill to ecological fund, appropriations and aviation committees.

The Olu of Lisa kingdom, Oba Najeemdeen Oladele Odugbemi has commended Hon Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka for moving the motion at the floor of the house of representatives for the immediate road development, dredging, channelization and total construction of roads around Alamo and Awela bridges leading to Lisa town from Ijoko – Oyero. 

Oba Odugbemi in his reaction to the discussion of the bill at the plenary in the green chamber appreciated the honourable member representing Ifo / Ewekoro federal constituency, Hon Ibrahim Isiaka for his boldness to bring the sufferings and supplications of the masses in the area to the outside world due to the dilapidated road leading to Lisa from Ijoko area. 

He urged the honourable member to follow the bill at ensuring it received the overall blessing of the house and implementation when finally passed into law. 

The traditional ruler also called on the senator representing Ogun central senatorial district, Senator Shuaib Salis to also sponsor a bill for the total reconstruction of Ijoko- Oyero- Oluke- Lisa road which according to the statement of the senator when he led a powerful delegation of senators from Abuja in August this year to the service of songs at the burial programme of late Kunle Oyero( Senator representing Ogun central senatorial district between 1979 – 1983)at Oyero- town where he promised to raise the issue of the dilapidated roads at the floor of the Senate and also promised to establish an ICT centre in memory of late Kunle Oyero which he has began at Community High School, Oluke.

It would be recalled that Hon Ibrahim Isiaka representing Ifo/ Ewekoro federal constituency had sponsored the bill last week at the floor of the house of representatives for the need to rehabilitate the roads and bridges leading to the site of the ill- fated Bell view Boeing 737 – 200 airline flight 210 carrying 117 passengers from Lagos to Abuja. 

According to Hon. Isiaka, 

on 22nd October, 2005, the Bell view plane which moved within few minutes, nose-dived and crashed at high speed in Lisa town in Ifo local government area of Ogun state. 

According to the bill presented to the house by the honourable member said that families of the deceased cannot pay their last respects due to the dilapidated roads and collapsed bridges at Alamo and Awela rivers. 

He added that families of the deceased passengers are unable to lay their normal wreaths and prayers because of the badly affected roads and collapsed bridges affected by floods and erosion at Alamo and Awela rivers. 

Hon Isiaka stressed further that it is a pointer reminder of the ongoing impact of that terrible event in Lisa town. 

The bill as presented by him said that the house urged the federal government to establish a memorial fund to support the families of the deceased in the accident to aid their traveling expenses to visit the site of the incident. 

The bill stipulates a sustainable infrastructure development in the areas by engaging the relevant stakeholders to prioritize road maintenance and emonument for visitors. 

The mover of the bill read that the house further resolved to encourage donations and contributions to help alleviate financial burden of the families of the victims. 

The bill according to Hon. Isiaka also urged the ecological project office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), to embark on the immediate road development, dredging, channelization and construction of roads and bridges around Alamo and Awela rivers to allow the families to visit the site and pay their regular respects. 

Finally according to the bill, the house mandates the house committees on ecological fund, appropriations, and aviation to make provision in the 2025 budget estimates to address infrastructural challenges and to ensure safe site access for families of the deceased. 

The Speaker of the house of representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas thereafter referred the bill as amended to the house committees on ecological fund, appropriations and aviation for legislative action.

A prominent member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Olumide Jones has congratulated the newly elected ward executives of the Party after the peaceful conduct of the congress. 

In a statement made available to journalists today, the PDP chieftain also commended the leadership of the party, therefore congratulated all leaders and members of the party for a successful congress.

 He noted that the exercise demonstrated the love and unity within the PDP, saying, that the congress has shown that PDP as a party are united in love.

He therefore charged the newly elected ward officers to embrace love, wisdom, and ideology to move the party forward as the 2027 general elections approach.

The Igbore-born IT specialist also expressed confidence that the PDP will reclaim Ogun State in the 2027 general elections.

Founder of Dapo Abiodun Likeminds, Hon. Nurudeen Aka Adewale, has dismissed the recent election of new executives as a “kangaroo election” orchestrated by disgruntled former members. 

In a statement issued and made available to journalists in Abeokuta, Aka said the individuals behind the purported election have long ceased to be members of the group and lack the legitimacy to make decisions on its behalf. 

Our correspondent gathered that Hon. Aka is the authentic Chairman of the group.  

Hon. Aka who expressed his disappointment and shock in a report, stated that the allegations against him are unfounded and aimed at tarnishing his reputation.

According to the statement “The new executives lack credibility and legitimacy, but I need to react to their kangaroo election”

“It is appalling that some individuals who have benefited from my leadership and support would turn against me in this manner.”

“The allegations against me are baseless and only serve to discredit my excellent work.”

“The recent election of new executives as a “kangaroo election” orchestrated by disgruntled former members. 

“The general public should not take them serious, rather see their critics as a coup”

“DA LIKEMINDS remains one in Ogun State and I’m the authentic founder also the Chairman of the group, whoever that is parading himself as Chairman should be questioned”

1. Drawing from the Presidential directives aimed at alleviating the hardship faced by Nigerians due to high prices of essential food items, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is pleased to announce that His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR through the Honourable Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun has approved the regulation for the implementation of a Zero Percent Duty Rate (0%) and Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on selected basic food items. This policy is effective from 15th July 2024 and will remain in force until 31st December 2024.

2. This measure aims to mitigate the high cost of food items in the Nigerian market by making essential commodities more affordable for citizens. The initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to address food security challenges and ensure that basic foodstuffs are accessible to all Nigerians. However, it is important to emphasise that while this temporary measure is intended to address current hardships, it does not undermine the long-term strategies put in place to safeguard local Farmers and protect Manufacturers.

3. It is pertinent to note that the implementation of this policy will focus on addressing the national supply gap. To participate in the zero-duty importation of basic food items, a company must be incorporated in Nigeria and have been operational for at least five years. It must have filed annual returns and financial statements and paid taxes and statutory payroll obligations for the past five years. Companies importing husked brown rice, grain sorghum, or millet need to own a milling plant with a capacity of at least 100 tons per day, operated for at least four years, and have enough farmland for cultivation. Those importing maize, wheat, or beans must be agricultural companies with sufficient farmland or feed mills/agro-processing companies with an out-grower network for cultivation.

4. The basic food items eligible for the zero percent duty rate are as follows:

S/N Item Description ECOWAS CET H.S. Code Previous Duty Rate + Levy New Duty Rate

I. Husked Brown Rice 1006.20.00.00 30% 0%

II. Grain Sorghum – Other 1007.90.00.00 5% 0%

III. Millet – Other 1008.29.00.00 5% 0%

IV. Maize – Other 1005.90.00.00 5% 0%

V. Wheat – Other 1001.19.00.00 20% 0%

VI. Beans 0713.31.90.00 20% 0%

5. The Federal Ministry of Finance will periodically provide the NCS with a list of importers and their approved quotas to facilitate the importation of these basic food items within the framework of this policy. The policy requires that at least 75% of imported items be sold through recognised commodities exchanges, with all transactions and storage recorded. Companies must keep comprehensive records of all related activities, which the government can request for compliance verification. If a company fails to meet its obligations under the import authorisation, it will lose all waivers and must pay the applicable VAT, levies, and import duties. This penalty also applies if the company exports the imported items in their original or processed form outside Nigeria.

6. The Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, remains committed to supporting government policies to enhance food security and promote economic stability. The Service urges all stakeholders to cooperate fully in implementing this initiative for the benefit of all Nigerians.

The Yoruba Afenifere Youth Organisation of Nigeria (YAYON) has called for the removal of underperforming ministers and government officials hindering the progress of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

At a meeting in Lagos, YAYON members from across the South West Zone, including Edo, Delta, Kwara, and Kogi, expressed support for President Tinubu’s efforts to address the country’s challenges.

The group under the leadership of Comrade Eric Oluwole acknowledged the current economic hardship as a legacy of the previous administration and accumulated problems over the years. 

Oluwole equally commended President Tinubu’s measures to tackle these issues and expressed confidence in his leadership.

YAYON warned those with hidden agendas and personal interests to desist from sabotaging the administration, citing recent protests where some individuals waved Russian flags on Nigerian soil.

Oluwole, urged Nigerians to remain patient and continue supporting President Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing the need for collective effort to restore national pride and revitalize the economy.

According to the points raised at the meeting;

1. The Yoruba youths observed at the meeting that some Ministers and other Government officials are not performing, but drawing back the record of successes of Mr. President. 

2. We are compiling the list of these Ministers and officials, and we will recommend that they be fired from their offices soonest.

3. We members of the YAYON drawn from all the states in the South West Zone of Nigeria, Edo, Delta, Kwara and Kogi States begs Nigerians to exercise little patience by continuing support the administration of His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.

4. Nigerians can remember that the immediate former President, His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR., received a lot of support from the southerners led by the incumbent President, during his eight-year rule.

5. We appreciate the fact that the hardship being experienced in the country is a carry-over from the immediate past administration, arising from problems which had accumulated over the years under successive administrations. The present government only inherited the problem, which it has been trying to tackle. 

6. We are confident that the measures taken so far, and being introduced by this Gvernment to address the inherited problems will yield desirable return in the long run to revitalise the Nigerian economy, and turn our Country once again to a pride of all citizens.

7. We also observed that since he assumed office on May 29, last year, Mr. President has been facing a lot of challenges, and that some elements in his Government are collaborating with saboteurs to jeopardize his government, especially the economic situation in Nigeria. We cannot forget the recent protest where we saw some presumed protesters in the North waved the Russian flags on Nigerian soil. We think that this is a signal against the Government and People of this Country. 

8. We resolved that the Yoruba Youths cannot wait to move. Mr President is a human being like us and he cannot see Nigeria going backwards.

9. We warned this group of people, and any others in the President Tinubu Administration who have a hidden agenda to take Nigeria backwards because of their personal interest, to desist.

THE Managing Director of Jamsalod Nigeria Limited, Jamiu Ogundele has joined friends, family, and political associates to celebrate the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI), as he celebrates his 55th birthday anniversary today 10th of August, 2024.

In his felicitation message on Saturday, August 10, 2024, Ogundele said: “On behalf of my family, friends and political associates, I heartily congratulate the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, CON, FCA (YAYI), on the auspicious occasion of his 55th birthday.

“I celebrate your sterling achievements and performance in financial practices as well as in the State and Federal Parliaments, where you served the people meritoriously for two decades before you received the calling to serve the people of Ogun West Senatorial District, Ogun State, in the same capacity.

“You are a distinguished progressive political leader and associate. A highly resourceful and cerebral financial expert. A patriotic, tenacious, hardworking, and determined parliamentarian who has sponsored bills and made value-added motions to improve the lives of the common man and contribute to national progress.

“The great people Yewa, Ogun State, are proud to be part of your special day and appreciate your exemplary contributions and service to us as our representative at the State and National Assembly.

“By the unique blessing of Almighty God, may your life be filled with all the goodness you desire, and may the joy you have sowed into the lives of others return to you in millions of folds.

“Hearty cheers, my dear brother!”

ABEOKUTA — At the special group meeting held ,the state executive council hereby announced the removal of Hon. Adewale Nurudeen Aka as their chairman haven’t passed a vote of no confidence on him based on his selfish and inordinate ambition of personalizing the group as his own property.On several occasions he (Hon Aka) has been using the name of the group to trade with several political office holders making them believed the group was solely created and inaugurated by him.

According to the statement jointly signed by Comrade Aderele Michael, Publicity Secretary, At the meeting of the executives today 31st of July,2024 Hon.Adewale Aka also made such a selfish, fraudulent and greedy attempt to dissolve and migrate members of DAPO ABIODUN LIKEMINDS to another new group towards 2027 general election and decided to renamed it YAYI LIKEMINDS this dubious move was bluntly refuted by the executives, and founding pioneer members of DAPO ABIODUN LIKEMINDS.

The founding and pioneer members hereby condemned the acts and declared that the group DA LIKEMINDS remain intact and formidable till 2027 and beyond by the special grace of God while Hon Adewale Aka is freed to continue his greedy agenda with the new group members.The Executives of DAPO ABIODUN LIKEMINDS remain committed to our principal Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR,CON as we continue to offer unwavering support throughout his tenure as Governor of Ogun State.

However,teeming members of the group across the 20 local Government of the state should relax and look forward for the future directives on the next date of meeting and line of actions as it will be announce very soon.

As a group we therefore say no to further continuation of selfish interests and exploitations of the group DAPO ABIODUN LIKEMINDS for personal political and financial gains.

The Yoruba Afenifere Youth OrganizationofNigeria (YAYON) has condemned the proposed protest on August 1st, which the body described as politically sponsored and aimed at destabilizing the country. 

In a release issued by the Apex President and Publicity Secretary, Comr. Eric Oluwole and Saheed Adeola (Mrpossible) revealed the yoruba youths are not part of this protest and reject it in its entirety.

According to the press release  “Unlike the previous administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, where we engaged in constructive dialogue and advocacy, this protest appears to be driven by ulterior motives. 

“We urge all Yoruba youths to reject this protest and not participate in any activity that may compromise their safety and the stability of our nation.”

“We also call on youth leaders and groups from other ethnic nationalities in Nigeria to remain calm and not be swayed by this politically motivated protest.”

“We believe in the power of dialogue and engagement, and we will continue to work towards constructive solutions to the challenges facing our country.”

“We warn the agitators behind this protest to desist from their actions, which may have far-reaching consequences for our nation. We will continue to work towards peace, stability, and progress for all Nigerians.”

The YAYON as an umbrella body of Yoruba youth groups, we appealed to our youths in Yoruba land both Kogi and Kwara that no one should participate in the protest. 

We will not tolerate anybody  that want to jeopardize the effort of Mr President, we should give him time towards the new Nigeria”

…tells FG To Address the yearnings of Nigeria to advert planned protest

The Ogun Youth Advocate for Social Development (OGYASD) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the grievances of Nigerians to prevent a planned nationwide protest. 

The group’s president, Comrade Oluseyi Alamu, made the appeal in a statement issued in Abeokuta over the weekend, stressing the need  for dialogue between the government and potential protesters.

Alamu noted that every Nigerian has the right to protest and freely express themselves, adding that such rights must not be suppressed.

“The right to protest and express oneself is a fundamental human right, and we urge President Tinubu to engage in constructive dialogue with those planning the protest to address their concerns.

 “We understand that the country has been damaged by previous governments, and it’s unrealistic to expect President Tinubu to repair it in just one year. However, suppressing the voices of protesters is not the solution.

Alamu also appealed to the protesters to consider the potential consequences of their actions, saying that the protest may snowball into chaos. 

“We urge those planning the protests to sheath their swords and give dialogue a chance. Destruction of property and disruption of peace will only exacerbate the already challenging situation in the country.”

He added, “We believe that President Tinubu has the capacity to address the grievances of Nigerians, and we urge him to do so promptly. Let us work together to build a better Nigeria for all.”