Excitement as Amotekun berths in Ogun e cannot but factor process in thoughts, action and to Thursday. The security outfit, Makinde (Oyo), Gboyega Oyetola prancing, angry leopard in full our economic status ensure a hitch-free service established by the six governors (Osun), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), flight, with 'zero tolerance to of kidnappings, rape and plunder a n d o t h e r delivery." of the South West states, is Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) and crime' as the pay-off line. of farming communities in the W South West, the quest for local peculiarities into any security With the foregoing remarks, aimed at complementing the Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), had in But following the brutal machinery we want to put in Ogun State Governor, Prince efforts of the police and other 2019 agreed to establish #EndSARS protests in 2020 that p o l i c e o p e r a t i v e s a n d place. That is why operation of Dapo Abiodun, formally security agencies in taming Amotekun to strengthen the exposed the dysfunctional state of "homegrown" solutions to rising the Amotekun in Ogun State launched the state's wing of the security challenges in the security architecture in the region. the federally-controlled police insecurity in the region had looks like a delay. For us, it is Western Nigeria Security region. Amotekun is a Yoruba word for and resurgent violent attacks this heightened among the people of never a delay; it was a Network codenamed "Operation The six governors, Rotimi Leopard. The logo features of this year by suspected Fulani the zone. calculated and methodical Amotekun" in Abeokuta on Akeredolu (Ondo), Seyi operation showed the image of a herdsmen who were also accused ...continued on page 12

Vol. 1 , No. 9 April 11, 2021 www.nigeriangateway.com N200 ‘Border closure Kashamu's political Umar: by Nigeria, a family dissolves Judge as PAGE 19 mistake’ into APC PAGE 4 PAGE 20 a fighter Terrorism, Banditry, Kidnapping Create special courts, Obasanjo, Gumi tell FG Advocate carrot-and-stick approach to deal with criminals By: Folaranmi Akorede Gumi, Alhaji Suleiman Yakubu and Mallam Buba orried by the high Mohammed, to visit the former level of insecurity in president at his penthouse WNigeria, former residence inside the Olusegun President Olusegun Obasanjo Obasanjo Presidential Library, and a renowned cleric, Sheik Abeokuta. Ahmad Abubakar Gumi have The visit, according to the c a l l e d o n t h e F e d e r a l statement, was part of Gumi's Government to create special continued efforts to find courts to deal promptly with solutions for the general cases of banditry, kidnapping, insecurity in the country and r a n s o m d e m a n d i n g a n d particularly for the menace of unlawful carrying of weapons. banditry, kidnapping and They equally charged the ransom payment. Federal Government to be The delegation was received proactive, secure necessary and by Obasanjo, Agura of updated intelligence to deal Gbagura, Oba Babajide Bakre, with organised crimes and have Chairman of the Ogun State common policy for the nation. Christian Association of The duo made the call in a Nigeria, Bishop Tunde Akin- statement they jointly signed on Akinsanya, Chief Imam of Sunday, copies made available Egbaland, Sheikh Sa'addallah to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Alade Bamigbola, Kenny Ogun State capital. Martins, Ola Babajide The renowned cleric had led Jaiyeoba; Tony Ojeshina, eight others including Prof. Chief Imams of Oke-Ona, Usman Yusuf, Mallam Tukur Gbagura Owu and Vitalis Mamu, Dr. Umar Ardo, Dr. Ortese. Ibrahim Abdullahi, Suleiman Former President Olusegun Obasanjo with Sheik Gumi and other Northern leaders at a meeting on Sunday in Abeokuta ...continued on page 3

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...continued from front page Obasanjo and Gumi, who proposed the slogan of the Terrorism, Banditry, Kidnapping Odumakin's death great loss to Nigeria – Buhari, special court as 'Security is the responsibility of all Nigerians', declared that the menace of banditry, kidnapping, other Jonathan, Fayemi, Tinubu, Oyetola, Makinde, others mourn crimes and atrocities leading to general insecurity is a ormer President nationwide phenomenon. Goodluck Jonathan passing as tragic and deeply They noted that people from devastating. different parts of the country Create special courts, Fh a s e x p r e s s e d and outside the country are sadness over the passing Dr. Fayemi in a statement involved in causing insecurity of Afenifere spokesman, said the Yorubas and indeed and urged Nigerians not to Yinka Odumakin. In a Nigeria have lost a truly e n c o u r a g e o r s u p p o r t statement on Saturday, patriotic citizen, a fearless criminality. J o n a t h a n d e s c r i b e d activist who consistently While acknowledging that O d u m a k i n a s a spoke truth to power and a the security situation in the Obasanjo, Gumi tell FG man of the people who country has gone beyond courageous patriot and tolerance, they stressed that cuddling of criminals and rights crusader who championed the cause of his well-meaning Nigerians have another one goes for shooting contributed so much to the people till he breathed his to be involved in finding them. Nor should one state go last. for ransom payment and development of the nation. solutions by desisting from The ex-Nigerian leader He described the death of blame game and ethnicising another one going against. "Education is one main key called Odumakin a man the Afenifere spokesperson crimes. as a personal loss to him, The statement further to solve the problem in the long with rich democratic identified the remote causes of run but it must start now. The c r e d e n t i a l s . H e having had a long-standing insecurity as educational and 14 million children that should remembered the active working relationship with economic disparities, and the be in school and are out of the deceased and his spouse, school must be put in school roles of the deceased in the negative use of religion and years of activism that Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin ethnicity by unscrupulous with local authorities, state governments and federal birthed and stabilised civil since the period of the pro- politicians. democracy struggle in the T h e y , h o w e v e r , government working together. rule in Nigeria. recommended "carrot-and- Wean those who are ready to Jonathan said he was a nineties. stick" approach to deal with be weaned out of the bushes great asset for just causes “This is a very sad day. bandits and kidnappers, saying a n d c r i m e , s e t t l e a n d whose considerable The Yorubas and indeed "it is not solving the problem rehabilitate them, give them Nigeria have lost an skills, empower them and let contributions to the when one state goes for growth of civil society is illustrious son, a voice for negotiation and molly- them have employment. The hardened criminals not in doubt. the voiceless, a fearless and cuddling of criminals and dogged fighter, and a leader another one goes for shooting must be hard hit with stick. “He also acquitted them. Nor should one state go Unlawful carrying of arms himself as a seasoned who loved and served his for ransom payment and should be very seriously journalist and columnist people passionately. For another one going against" punished. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo with some Northern leaders led by Sheik Gumi at the Green Legacy w h o p r o m o t e d me, Yinka's death is a The statement reads: "Federal government should residence of Obasanjo in Abeokuta on Sunday personal loss. He was not take the issue up seriously egalitarianism and social "Solutions must be seen and just my comrade in the provided on short, medium, within ECOWAS to work for a well-being, in his regular regional solution. Every h o w e v e r, e x t e n d e d a n essays. democratic struggle, he was and long-term bases and must invitation to former President El-Rufai vows to prosecute anyone caught Odumakin be composed of stick and carrot c o m m u n i t y m u s t b e “Mr. Odumakin exits a brother and friend. He was encouraged and empowered to Obasanjo to visit Kaduna with firm in his conviction, for the offender and the a view to continuing the this world with rich stand firm and strong against negotiating with bandits in Kaduna focused and progressive- vulnerable. discourse started in Abeokuta. democratic credentials, Governor, the late activist All well-meaning Nigerians criminals. commiserated with Dr. Joe Odumakin, the Afenifere "We conclude that to keep h e K a d u n a S t a t e an intermediary to negotiate to bandits. Any person who having played active roles minded. Even when we group. have to be involved in finding There should be protection was an advocate of justice, Nigeria safe and secure for all Government has vowed with bandits on its behalf, the claims to do so in any capacity, in the years of activism disagreed, he was never Okei-Odumakin, wife of the family and the entire Yoruba “Gbajabiamila also noted solutions by desisting from and reward covertly for whistle fairness, good governance Nigerians and others living in to prosecute anyone commissioner described it as if found, will be prosecuted disagreeable.”, Dr. Fayemi late Afenifere chieftain, the nation on the death of a true t h e i n v a l u a b l e blame game; desisting from blowers against criminals T that birthed and stabilised and a better Nigeria. He Nigeria is a task that all well- caught negotiating with untrue, media reports accordingly,” the statement Odumakin family, members son and friend of the Yoruba ethnicising these crimes; living in the community. civil rule in our country. said. contributions of Odumakin meaning Nigerians must bandits or terrorists in the state. suggesting that the Governor partly read. said: “On behalf of the of Afenifere and the entire desisting from religionising "Special courts should be “ A s a c u l t u r a l “Our thoughts and people and I pray to God to to the entrenchment of engage in, separately and This is according to the Nasir El-Rufai administration “Citizens are urged to report Government and good these crimes; desisting from created to deal promptly with prayers are with Joe, his Yoruba nation. grant everyone of us the democracy in Nigeria, collectively. Both of us Commissioner for Internal appointed representatives to the details of any persons enthusiast, Mr. Odumakin people of the State of r e g i o n a l i s i n g t h e s e cases of banditry, kidnapping, He described the late fortitude to bear this loss. resolve that we would not Security and Home Affairs, dialogue with the criminal posing as official government lived his short life as a widow, members of his especially his struggles crimes;vrespecting one ransom demanding and Osun, I commiserate with Afenifere spokesman as a relent in our efforts. We agree Samuel Aruwan, who made the elements. negotiators to the Kaduna State force to be reckoned with i m m e d i a t e f a m i l y , While we submit to the during the military era for a n o t h e r i n d i v i d u a l l y, unlawful carrying of weapons. the Afenifere Group over to meet again in due course to government's position known “The position of the Security Operations Room on a s s o c i a t e s , a n d t h e true Yoruba son, who will of Almighty God, who the return of democratic community-wise, locally, Let the slogan be: Security is in propagating and the demise of Yinka re-examine progress and via a statement issued on Kaduna State Government 0 9 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 6 0 a n d leadership of Afenifere, at embodied the ethos of retains the right over the rule. ethnically, religiously and the responsibility of all protecting the interest of Odumakin. I also condole situation of security in Sunday. remains the same: the 08170189999, or email this trying period. We pray Omoluabi, a dogged and lives of every mortal, we are “Gbajabiamila sent his socially; showing tolerance Nigerians". the Yoruba in the larger his wife, Dr. Joe, his Gumi, in the statement, Nigeria", the statement stated. While noting that the G o v e r n m e n t w i l l n o t [email protected]. that God grants him eternal true fighter of the Yoruba convinced that the values condolences to his wife, Dr. and accommodation where Nigeria social space. children and the entire government has not appointed negotiate with or pay ransoms ” rest and gives the family the cause and an advocate of and ideals that Odumakin Joe, the Afenifere family necessary; condemning “This is not a time to Odumakin family over this criminal acts no matter where it fortitude to bear the good governance. fought for in his lifetime and prayed to God to rest lose such a strong tragic occurrence. is committed and by whom it is irreparable loss.”, Dr. A statement by the Chief have not died with him.” his soul.” promoter of the ideals that “The death of Yinka c o m m i t t e d i n N i g e r i a ; Makinde: If there is no Nigeria by 2023, who are Fayemi added. Press Secretary to the The Speaker of the House Meanwhile, President encouraging more of carrot would progress our nation Odumakin is a great loss to Also, the Osun State governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, of Representatives, Femi Muhammadu Buhari also solution as may be found in the desired direction of Yorubaland and Nigeria as G o v e r n o r , G b o y e g a quoted the governor as G b a j a b i a m i l a , h a s condoles with the family, n e c e s s a r y ; s h a r i n g a united, just and equitable a whole. His contributions those politicising security issues going to govern? Oyetola has commiserated adding that Odumakin's expressed sadness over the friends and acquaintances information at all levels; not society.” to the enthronement and accepting criminality as a way The governor said he and communication equipment by with the Pan Yoruba socio- death has created a huge death of the National of Yinka Odumakin, overnor Seyi Makinde Jonathan condoled the growth of democracy in of life for any individual or of Oyo State says he those working with him had security operatives and wife, Dr. Joe Okei- political group, Afenifere, vacuum in Yorubaland and Publicity Secretary of spokesman of Yoruba group in our nation. establishment of Amotekun the country will never be Gwill soon expose the taken time to investigate reports O d u m a k i n , o t h e r over the demise of its Nigeria. A f e n i f e r e , Y i n k a socio-political group, security outfit with 1,500 corps. forgotten. "Since the end of the civil people politicising security of security challenges across the s p o k e s p e r s o n , Yi n k a The governor said: Odumakin. Afenifere. war, the military are the issues in the state. state. He reassured all residents of members of his family, the “It is my prayer that God Odumakin, who died in the “Words failed me when I G bajabiamila, in a Odumakin was also strongest and most potent Makinde stated this on The governor implored those the state that his government Afenifere social-cultural Almighty will comfort his early hours of Saturday. received the news of the s t a t e m e n t i s s u e d o n spokesman to the then Gen instrument and symbol of Sunday while addressing the behind the politicisation of would not rest until every nook association and the entire family and loved ones and and cranny of Oyo state was He described Odumakin's death of a wonderful brother Saturday by his Special Buhari in 2011, when he ran national unity that we have and congregation at the St. Peters security challenges in the state civil society. grant his soul eternal rest.” we must keep them so. Anglican Cathedral Church, because of their 2023 political secured. death as a great loss to and friend, a true Yoruba son Adviser on Media and for President on the He prayed that God will Consequently, Governor State governments must Aremo, Ibadan. ambitions to seek the face of God T h e g o v e r n o r f u r t h e r Yorubaland and the nation and a true fighter of the Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, said platform of Congress for grant the soul of the 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo have adequate means of The governor who admitted instead of engaging in actions felicitated Christians and the at large, noting that his cause of our nation, Yinka Odumakin meant different Progressive Change (CPC), providing security for their that could trigger insecurity in entire people of Oyo state for the departed eternal rest and State has described death that the state was experiencing c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o t h e Odumakin. things to different people, now defunct. people and as chief executives security challenges, however, the state. E a s t e r c e l e b r a t i o n a n d give all that mourn him the of the National Publicity enthronement and growth “This is a personal loss to adding that the activist will The President recalls and chief security officers of said it was not peculiar to the Makinde used the occasion to admonished them to forgive one fortitude to bear the loss. Secretary of the pan- another. of democracy in Nigeria me, a huge loss to the be remembered and sorely Odumakin as dutiful, and a their states, they must have the state but nationwide. x-ray efforts made so far by his I n t h e s a m e v e i n , Yoruba socio-political means at their disposal to administration, in addressing the Earlier, the Diocesan would not be forgotten. Yoruba nation and Nigeria, missed by many. person of conviction, He said security ought not to Governor of Ekiti State, organisation, Afenifere, ensure security for all within be politicised, “but if they are menace of insecurity. Archbishop of Ibadan North Oyetola in a statement by because Odumakin, apart The statement, titled, expressing sorrow at his Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has Yinka Odumakin, as a their states. politicising issues of security Among the efforts were Diocese, Most Revd. Segun his Chief Press Secretary, from being a true Yoruba son 'Speaker Gbajabiamila demise, when he had a lot Okubadejo, charged every mourned the death of Mr. great loss to the Yoruba "Federal government must because they want to be in power purchase of 100 units of KIA Ismail Omipidan, also and an embodiment of the mourns Odumakin,' partly more to contribute to society be proactive, secure necessary in 2023, it means they are making c a r s e q u i p p e d w i t h Christian to emulate the Yinka Odumakin, the race. condoled the wife of the Omoluabi ethos, is an read, “The Speaker said and the nation at large. and updated intelligence to a mistake. communication gadgets for teachings and ways of life of renowned activist and Makinde, who stated d e c e a s e d , D r . J o e a d v o c a t e o f g o o d Odumakin's life and time President Buhari prays deal with organised crimes and “If there's no Oyo State or security agencies and re- Jesus Christ. spokesperson of the Pan- t h a t t h e n e w s o f have common policy for the He urged Nigerians not to Odumakin, his children and governance and true would not be forgotten God to grant repose to the Nigeria by 2023 because of the e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f S w i f t Yoruba socio-political Odumakin's passage came nation. It is not solving the politicisation of security; who Response Squad and Operation relent in praying to God g r o u p , A f e n i f e r e , the entire family. federalism. easily as he contributed soul of the departed activist, Almighty for restoration of as a rude shock that has left problem when one state goes and what are they going to Burst. describing the news of his A c c o r d i n g t o t h e “I commiserate with his immensely in promoting the and comfort all those who for negotiation and molly- Others are purchase of all peace and a secured nation. him in a sad mood, govern?” he queried. Gov. Seyi Makinde dear wife, Dr. Joe Okei- ideals of the Afenifere mourn him. April 11, 2021 |4 April 11, 2021 |15 News CampusTakes News

Kashamu's political family Osinbajo's verdict: Things will get better for Nigeria Man duped by fraudsters disrupts MAPOLY AMACOS '95 Set reunites, activities at Access Bank s Christians all over “I just want to thank God for God. if you subscribe to that plan, if dissolves into APC the world celebrate the our nation, and pray that our He said, “God's plan for you accept that Christ died for man scammed by collecting N1 million in two E a s t e r s e a s o n , nation will experience the grace you and rose again and that the By Kunle Abdul-Azeez associates and loyalists A humanity was that Christ will fraudsters stormed hours. Nigerians hould have great and mercy of God in so many die and will resurrect. The plan is fulfilled in the Access Bank, Chevron rstwhile members of have been in quandary over refurbishes departmental library A However, at the expiration of hope that things are going to different ways that we are resurrection is evidence of the resurrection.” branch, Lagos, last Thursday to the late Senator their political future. the two hours, when he did not get better for the country, expecting His grace and mercy. fact that those who believe Osinbajo further stated that make a scene in a futile bid to h e a r f r o m t h e ' b a n k Buruji Kashamu Speaking during the visit, E according to Vice President All will be well in Jesus' name,” would be saved eternally and the Easter season was one “of have his money back. representative', he stormed faction of the Peoples Sanyaolu disclosed that the Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. the Vice President said. would live eternal joy and great joy because we celebrate According to an Instagram Access Bank nearest to him to Democratic Party (PDP) in former PDP members were Prof. Osinbajo stated this While wishing Nigerians a peace with the Almighty. And the evidence of the plan of user, Ritacooks, who posted the collect either the promised Ogun State have defected to impressed by Governor during a brief chat with Happy Easter celebration, the that promise is open to every God. In some way, God has video of the disorderly scene, N1million or his N100,000 the ruling All Progressives Abiodun's performance journalists after the Easter VP added that the message of single person. given us a receipt of our the gentleman, who is not a capital. Congress (APC). since taking the mantle of Sunday service at the Aso Villa Easter is a message of the special “Whoever you are, that salvation and it is really customer of the bank, claimed When bank officials told him Chapel on Sunday. and exceeding love and grace of exciting.” The defectors also pledged leadership in the state. promise is open to you, that is, he was called by someone who he had been scammed and there their loyalty and support for introduced himself as working was nothing the bank could do He said they are willing to for Access Bank and told to Governor Dapo Abiodun and contribute their quota to for him, he became unruly and participate in a scheme wherein insisted on having at least his his administration in the ongoing development any contribution he made state. N100,000 back. efforts and support the would be multiplied in two A calm policeman could be Governor Abiodun had, present administration to hours. seen in the clip restraining him last Thursday, received a further take the state to The man said he sent from attacking the bank delegation of the defectors greater heights. N100,000 under the promise of officials. led by PDP candidate for H o w e v e r, A b i o d u n Ogun Central Senatorial welcomed the defectors, Plateau Lawmaker, 3 others died in District in the 2019 election, saying they made the right Hon. Biodun Sanyaolu. choice by joining the accident on son's wedding day It will be recalled that progressives fold. Kashamu, who represented The governor, who Ogun East Senatorial restated his commitment District between 2015 and to running an all-inclusive 2019 on the platform of PDP, administration, assured died in Lagos on August 8, the defectors that the 2 0 2 0 a s a r e s u l t o f ruling party would ensure complications from COVID- equity, fairness and justice 19. f o r a l l m e m b e r s , Since the demise of the late irrespective of when they politician, many of his joined. Cross section of AMACOS ‘95 Set donating food items to the Stella Obasanjo Children’s Home, Ibara, Abeokuta

Confession: Female robber The Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Youths and Sports, Comrade Lamide Lawal (M) in a group photograph with the newly inaugurated exco members of the APC Youth League, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Chapter. Set equally made substantial donation of items, revealed how she sleeps with foodstuff, beddings and medication to the Stella Obasanjo Children Home in Abeokuta. her victims in Lagos At a dinner organised to cap the event, some lecturers State of Nigeria does not reflect were feted by the Set. These include the former Head of Department of Mass Communication, Professor Lai Oso, seasoned advert teacher, Bidemi Osunbiyi and retired editorial writing lecturer, Matthew Ogunsiji. the Buhari I knew – Bakare The award night was also graced by the Ogun State he senior pastor of “Fellow Nigerians, you may Transparency International's rising level of insecurity in Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Waheed C i t a d e l G l o b a l recall that as PMB took the oath Corruption Perceptions Index. several parts of Nigeria to Odusile. “On job creation, at the Speaking on the sideline of event, Lai Oso, hinted on TCommunity Church in of office during his first term in failure to restructure the aruna Maitala, a The accident happened at b e g i n n i n g o f h i s Lagos, Tunde Bakare, on office, he summed up his country, he noted that non-state the panacea to the spiraling insecurity in the country, member of the House Barde, close to Keffi in administration, President Sunday said the state of election campaign promises in actors have taken advantage of suggesting massive investment in reformative education. of Representatives Nasarawa State. Unfortunately M u h a m m a d u B u h a r i H Nigeria's does not reflect 3 pivotal agendas, namely: the situation and hijacked the Oso, who is a Don at the Lagos State University representing Bassa/Jos North Haruna Maitala, his son Jafaru, embarked on large-scale skill The Set President, Ayo Makanju (right), the HOD, Mass President Muhammadu Buhari Security, Anti-Corruption & political governance of the (LASU) traced the initial festering of the Boko Haram Federal Constituency of an aide, and the driver died in development through the N- Comm., Funmi Alakija (middle) and the 25th Anniversary that he knows. Eco Diversification with a regions. Plateau State, and three others the accident. Power programme. Under this Chair, Idowu Jokpeyibo during the inauguration of the and abduction of students in public schools in the In his State of the Nation focus on job creation. “The greatest demand on the renovated departmental library country to lack of proper education. died in an accident. According to our source, the s c h e m e , h u n d r e d s o f administration of President address to commemorate the “However, the 1st term saw Oso said: "Precarious and complicated as the security Haruna was travelling from lawmaker and his son, who was 2021 Easter celebrations, the Buhari admin grapple with thousands were empowered.” Muhammadu Buhari is to situation in the country is, reformative education can still Abuja to Jos for his son's a student of University of female robber has to eradicate crime in the state. Bakare said he is forced to the collapse in oil prices and In the same vein, Bakare facilitate the emergence of t was a unique reunion when the 1995 Set of the Mass wedding. He was travelling Abuja, died on the spot while a revealed how she use to The arrest was done on the 1st speak out owing to what he Nigeria's 1st recession in about b a c k e d c a l l s f o r t h e legitimate regional governance Communication students of the Moshood Abiola be used to arrest the situation. alongside one of his sons, policeman attached to him, Ahave canal knowledge of April and women were described as Buhari's legacy 25 yrs. Despite the false starts, restructuring of the country, frameworks that can fill the IPolytechnic, Abeokuta, recently converged on the "Those who have access to those who hold the country Jafaru Maitala, and an aide Danladi Wase and the driver of with her victims after robbing identified to be their gang b e i n g c o n f i n e d t o t h e the admin succeeded in insisting that such a move vacuum and flush out the Ogun State capital, to give back to the department. by the jugular in the abduction of students from when the car ran into a pothole, the vehicle, whose name could them. Female nowadays are leaders. unsavoury side of history. bringing Nigeria out of should not be seen as a threat illegitimate structures,” the Led by the Set President, Ayo Makanju, the alumni secondary schools in the northern part of the country veered off the road, and ran into not be confirmed, later died at almost taking over crime from The arrested suspects that “I am compelled to speak out recession and made some gains to the unity of the nation. former running mate to refurbished the departmental library, donated computers, should educate the perpetrators on the need for peace. No a tree. Kwoi General hospital. men, it seems for the past few were apprehended in Oshodi because the state of the nation in security, job creation and “We have failed to realise President Muhammadu Buhari parent will want to send his wards to school in such a included Tinuola Ajibola, m, t h a t a s t r o n g f e d e r a l furniture and literature, to enrich the library. month women are the one' s really does not represent the Buhari I anti-corruption. added. Kicking off the two-day event, the Set paid a courtesy precarious situation. This situation will only worsen the Banks unblock MTN, reconnect dealing on crime the confession (18), Adeniji Farouk, m, (16), government working with Bakare who said he is forced knew when we took that solemn “ O n s e c u r i t y , t h e call on the Acting Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Adeoye already poor enrolment in the affected areas". of this female robber was so Wale Ajetunmobi, m, (24), journey towards rebuilding administration of President strong federating units can to speak out owing to what he Chibueze Okasa, m, (17), Taiwo guarantee the security and Odedeji in his office. Oso, however, promised, on behalf of the lecturers, customers to USSD shocking. Nigeria,” he tweeted. Buhari continued the military described as Buhari's legacy share in Nigeria, with many of The police operatives of the Goodluck, m, (36), Sodiq prosperity of the Nigerian b e i n g c o n f i n e d t o t h e Speaking, the Set President, Ayo Makanju, informed the that they would put resources together to improve ommercial banks “I am compelled to speak out assault on Boko Haram that had them stranded and unable to state Rapid Response Squad Timileyin, m, (23), Salami Alex, at this point because, given the commenced at the end of the people,” the clergyman said in unsavoury side of history, Rector that the 1995 graduates of the Mass infrastructure in the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. have reconnected recharge airtime via USSD (RRS), a unit of the Lagos State m, (21), Umar Abubakar, m, state of the nation, the legacy of term of his predecessor. his State of the Nation lamented that the state of Communication Department, decided to give back to the On his part, Odusile rued the lack of commensurate CMTN customers to Police Command, have arrested (20), Micheal Iroaja, m, (36), President Muhammadu Buhari “We recall the PMB's 1st address. Nigeria's does not reflect the school to help the school sustain its trailblazing in interest in the number of students wanting to pursue banking channels after amid the Easter celebrations. additional 15 suspected robbers Abba Mohammed, m, (20) and is in grave danger of being bold move when he ordered the “ We h a v e f a i l e d t o President Buhari that he communication studies. journalism as a discipline. disconnecting them from The blockade was due to Mukaila Fasepe, m, (43). reduction of banks' commission in different parts of the State, the confined to an unsavoury side relocation of the Command appreciate the fact that knows. He recalled how the school helped in moulding his set He hinged his observation on the paltry number of their channels, including the They were identified to be coordinated governance by from 4.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent arrested is as the result of the of history. I am indeed Control Centre from Abuja to “I am compelled to speak members into leaders in their respective chosen fields of practitioners of journalism amongst the 1995 alumni of Unstructured Supplementary Commissioner of Police sudden very notorious gang of robbers the different states in each of by the telco. compelled to speak out because Borno. By December 2015, the out because the state of the human endeavours. the institution. Service Data (USSD) and interest in making sure that crime who doesn't' t spare their victims the geopolitical zones will nation does not represent the The banks had written MTN Nigeria is in a state of government declared Boko Makanju, therefore, thanked the Rector for creating "As the National President of the NUJ before this State banking apps last Friday. in the state is totally eradicated. each time they rob them. Not emergency.” Haram “technically defeated” enhance the security of Buhari I knew when we took The development was due to revert to the old commission, only her she also exposed other time to receive the Set, assuring that his members would assignment beckons, we took census of practising According to a statement He also said Nigeria is in a a n d u n a b l e t o m o u n t Nigerians and bring our that solemn journey towards to the intervention of the vowing to block MTN airtime issued by commissioner of police of her gang members who doses state of emergency over a series conventional attacks against people out of poverty. rebuilding Nigeria,” he added. continue to contribute their quotas to the development of registered journalists in the country, we were not up to in all their channels. the same thing each time they are Minister of Communications Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Police of security challenges ranging hard or soft targets. “This is the heart and soul “I am compelled to speak MAPOLY, in group and as individuals. 50,000. The number hovers around 40,000 plus. This is M T N o n S a t u r d a y done with their operations. and Digital Economy, Isa Public Relations Officer in Lagos from terrorism to banditry, “On anti-corruption: PMB o f r e s t r u c t u r i n g . out at this point because, given Responding, Dr. Odedeji, appreciated the gesture of the not commensurate to the Nation's population of over 200 After series of interrogations Pantami and the Central Bank introduced alternative State, on Wednesday 31st march kidnapping to militancy, took commendable steps in the Restructuring does not mean the state of the nation, the alumni towards development of their alma mater. He million people," the Commissioner stated. the gang leader by name Tinualo of Nigeria Governor, Godwin electronic payment platforms 2021, the operations were cultism to human trafficking fight against corruption at the the dismemberment of the l e g a c y o f P r e s i d e n t He reckoned that the nation needs trained journalists confessed and accepted the crime encouraged them to do more, especially in the area of Emefiele. to its customers to enable conducted as part of the force' s among several others. beginning of his admin, Nigerian state. It is not an Muhammadu Buhari is in according to her she enjoys mentoring for the students of the school. more than ever before in the face of the emergence of The banks blocked MTN them recharge their airtime efforts to mop up criminals Pastor Bakare recalled that including the attempt to plug attack on Nigerian unity. It grave danger of being confined sleeping with her victims who are While calling on other old students of the school to citizen journalism wherein every android phone carrier is subscribers, believed to be electronically. The payment suspected to be attacking when President Buhari took the loopholes in the system does not mean disadvantaging to an unsavoury side of history. Male anytime she is Robbing emulate the 1995 Set of Mass Communication, the Rector a journalist. a r o u n d 7 7 m i l l i o n s , p l a t f o r m s a n n o u n c e d motorists and commuters in office in 2015, he promised to through the Treasury Single any section of the country.” I am indeed compelled to speak them just to ease the pressure on assured that the school management would always be Acting Rector of the institution, Dr. Odedeji, included Flutterwave, Jumia traffic. Account (TSA) intervention. While the senior pastor of out because Nigeria is in a state accounting for about 45 per her. She told the police that she tackle corruption, tackle recommended the intervention of the '95 Set to other The arrested which mostly Citadel Global Community of emergency.” willing to partner with groups, association and individuals c e n t o f t h e t o t a l Pay, OPay, Kuda, Carbon and has slept with so many of her insecurity and fix the nation's “In 2016, Nigeria received its hard women as their gang leaders economy. highest scorecard so far in Church in Lagos linked the ready to lift MAPOLY up. sets, describing the refurbishment of the departmental telecommunications market BillsnPay. was done in all parts of thee state victim. Apart from refurbishing the departmental library, the library as a welcome development. April 11, 2021 |5 April 11, 2021 |22 News Woman Ijaw Elders Forum: Odumakin 'a Trendy great friend, ally of Ijaw people gone’ By: Oluwaseun Boye he Ijaw Elders Forum voice was very loud and (IEF), on Saturday, consistent in condemning the ver the years, make-up has Tm o u r n e d Yi n k a ills of the society. become increasingly popular Odumakin, spokesman of “The wicked and mean Oall around the world. In pan-Yoruba socio-cultural spirited could not silence his today's society, its impact is group, Afenifere, describing stringent calls for justice and becoming more noticeable than ever. The magic of his death as 'a bright light equity but death has No class of people is exempted from using these cosmetics for various dimmed too soon'. The IEF intervened to keep him silent reasons like beauty, art, career, sports By and large, there are Chairman, Chief Bukazi Etete, forever. and so on. Whether good or bad, also many“ negative made this known in a “We will surely miss his makeup has made its way into statement in Yenagoa. advocacy for a just and everyday life and has come to stay. effects of wearing make- According to Etete, IEF was egalitarian society. He was a Make-up has been used since saddened by the passing of great advocate of true ancient times, and it dates back to the up. Firstly, make-up can Yinka Odumakin to the great Federalism and Restructuring,” ancient Egyptians. In Egypt, women be very costly. With all beyond.“Good people may die he said. often used things such as berries and make-up! before others but surely their According to him, our burnt matches to enhance their lips the increasing prices on works will live on in the hearts consolation is that God can and eyes. They also used a substance popular make-up brands, of those who stand up for always raise a David, a called kohl, which was an early form justice. catapult and five stones. The of eyeshadow, so that they could people are having to “All men are fallible and IEF enjoined Nigerians to rise imitate their gods. spend much more than in he's no exception but Comrade in solidarity to pray for God to Grecian and Roman women also Yinka Odumakin stood tall in grant mercies and blessings L-R: Chairman, Southern Senators Forum, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele; Gov. Gboyega Oyetola (State of Osun); Gov. Babajide adopted the use of these early the past, and it can take a Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Gov. Dapo Abiodun (Ogun State); Sen. Kashim Shettima; Sen. Solomon Adeola, Yayi; and Sen. Tokunbo cosmetics, but they used it more for the fight against injustice in upon his soul. The Ijaw group Abiru after attending the 12th Bola Ahmed Tinubu Colloquium as virtual participants, as they could not fly to Kano due to bad great deal of one's funds Nigeria. prayed for the family to find weather in Abuja. beauty purposes. “He was a great friend and strength to bear the loss and Eyeshadow was later spread to to keep up with this ally of the Ijaw people. His hurt caused by the loss. other countries where it was deemed as a symbol of status because of its hobby. ‘We'll complete Journalists Estate great expense. In this part of the world, our OGSG provides succour to mothers used beauty ointments such as " laali" , "tiro","osun " just to communities in Abeokuta North Road, Arepo in record time’ mention a few to beautify themselves. Modernisation, has, however, By: Taoheed Lawal would be completed in two- "This place has lots of the areas affected to bring area. gun State Government compelled our women to upgrade influential ladies both here in Abeokuta and beyond. month time. journalists residing in the area, supporting documents. They He called on the residents of has reiterated its their powders, eyeshadows and liquid I don't compromise standards, I use beautiful and cover and probably document came with the Bureau of Lands the area to support the state g u n S t a t e Engr. Adelaja who stated Ocommitment to the foundation. quality products, the products I use also depend on the changes you have seen along for the enumeration of government in its quest to Government has that the culvert would be 3 rehabilitation and completion Overall, make-up has affected the client's skin type" she stated. the way, so, you should be the whatever will be impacted, so, make life meaningful for the Ob e g u n t h e meters wide, assured that it of the Journalists Estate's road modern society in a number of For Mrs. Faderera Adeniji, make-up improves the government's eyes on this the issue bordering on Ogun people, urging the Olu of reconstruction of a culvert w o u l d b e o f q u a l i t y in Arepo, Obafemi-Owode significant ways. Each year, a lot of confidence level of women. “I like to wear make-up project. compensation will be taken Arepo Land, Oba Solomon linking lfedayo Community, standard, saying ''the Local Government Area of the money is spent on cosmetics, and because of the confidence it gives. Secondly as "This is an affirmation that a care of by the Bureau of Lands Atanda Oyebi, to charge his Olomore to Opeoluwa Ita- culvert when completed will state. make-up today is viewed as a form of ladies or young women, we go through a lot of promise made is a promise kept and the Ministry of Physical subjects to pay their taxes into Oshin in Abeokuta North serve as access road to This is just as it assured art. Despite some of the negative and stress daily, wearing make-up makes a stressed face as far as Governor Dapo Planning. the coffers of the state, noting Local Government, to ease O l o m o r e a n d o t h e r residents of the Estate that the stereotype beliefs that surrounded more beautiful thereby making us feel younger. It Abiodun is concerned, we want "As long as you have all more taxes would generate into human and vehicular communities in the area, to 2.35 kilometer road linking it to make-up, it is much more accepted doesn't really cost much to me because it gives me to assure our people that within your permits and other more development. movement in the area. improve their socio- the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and appreciated among both the old value for my money," she said. the time frame allocated for the approvals, take the documents In her remarks, former While speaking during an economic activities''. will not be abandoned but and young. Even those that started By and large, there are also many negative effects contract, it will be completed and to them, it will be taken care of. Chairman of the Nigeria Union inspection to the project site, While appreciating the completed in record time. making blogs and YouTube videos of wearing make-up. Firstly, make-up can be very delivered," he stressed. Luckily, most of the areas of Journalists (NUJ) in Lagos the Director of Rural Roads, State government for The State Commissioner for that relate to make-up have now costly. With all the increasing prices on popular He assured residents of the affected are either fences or State and a resident of the Estate, Engr. Wasiu Adelaja said the embarking on the project, Works and Infrastructure, Ade turned it into a successful career. This make-up brands, people now have to spend much Estate whose property had been walls, it is when you get to the Funke Fadugba, commended reconstruction work was some residents in the Akinsanya, stated this while on success has also provided them with more than in the past, and it can take a great deal of marked for the right-of-way end of the project that we are the state government for not approved by the State benefiting communities, Mr. a n i n s p e c t i o n o f t h e opportunities to collaborate with one's funds to keep up with this hobby. would be compensated, urging probably looking at about two only erecting a sign post to Governor, Prince Dapo Ifedayo Ajibola and Alhaja commencement of the others in the industry which, in turn, Secondly, make-up can be difficult to remove, and affected property owners to go to three houses and we can still show commitment, but for Abiodun, to be carried out by Fatimo Kashamadupe said rehabilitation work on the road. has led to the creation of various for those that wear make-up almost every day, it can to the Ministry of Physical look at how to mitigate the big backing it up with more action the department of Rural construction of the culvert Akinsanya maintained that popular cosmetic products and even seem like an exhausting task to eliminate every bit P l a n n i n g a n d U r b a n impact," Akinsanya added. and fund for the success of the Roads in Ministry of Rural would give relief to the the project which would be new makeup lines. of it from the face. Another issue with make-up is Development and the Bureau of On his part, the State project. Development, adding that it people. delivered on time for the use of In her contribution, a student of that when people become accustomed to wearing Lands with all the necessary Commissioner for Information The Olu of Arepo Land, while the people, will have a covered Bowen University, Iwo, Ifeoluwa make-up, they feel as though they do not look right documents and building and Strategy, Waheed Odusile appreciating the governor for drainage for the use of Ayomide, said she loves make-up but without it, which can lead to a decrease in self- approvals for the necessary said the project was a not failing to fulfil his promise to pedestrians as well as other road she can do without it. esteem and a desire to never go out without wearing compensation. fulfillment of the promise of rehabilitate the road like the furniture. "As a young lady I love to wear any. " I n t e r m s o f t h e the Dapo Abiodun-led immediate past administration, "This project is not going to be make-up because it makes me look appear to have the happiness and positivity Another major negative effect of make-up is skin compensation, the Ministry of government, to make assured that his people will abandoned; the contractor is good and gorgeous. I feel very that attract others towards them. damage. It has been well established that make-up Physical Planning is responsible, movement of goods, services continue to support programmes fully funded. We are going to do comfortable with it, especially during The use of cosmetics also opens the door can contribute to an increase in acne if not used or they've come out and asked all and the people easy in the of the state government. everything humanly possible not the cool weather. I don't like wearing for creativity and originality. With the removed properly, but it can also lead to more to inconvenient a lot of people, make-up during the hot weather and I common message in society to “be serious things such as sickness, infections, or cold but at the same time, we need to spend little amount of money on it, yourself,” people can use the different sores from either sharing make-up with others or get the work done. Town Planning: Ogun distributes 26 for instance, N20,000 to N25,000 colours, shades and styles of make-up to spreading bacteria from their own faces and hands. "This is a dualised road with a depending on the products I purchase create a look that is unique to them and can Therefore, it is important to apply caution with median and street lights. The because their prices vary. For make the strong statement that they want to the quantum of make-up one uses, and take into water will be channeled to the mini buses to monitoring officers example, Mac Powder is N15,000 convey. account the cleanliness of the make-up itself, the proper location to be disposed and Classic Powder is N3,500. I think For any woman venturing into the world brushes used, and the hands and faces of all who put Commissioner for Rural Development, Engr Taiwo Oludotun into the canal. Also, along the many more people are wearing it than accompanied by other engineers in the ministry during the oised to strengthen b u s e s w e r e t o e a s e had been a challenge to of make-up, it's normal to feel it on. Along with this, it is also important to inspection of the ongoing reconstruction of a link bridge to way, their will be a lay-by for monitoring activities movement of planning some of the zonal offices, before, but people still have different overwhelmed by the abundance of products consider what type of make-up is best suited for Opeoluwa Ita-Oshin at Ifedayo Community Development area in transporters, the drain is covered, of town planning and officers in the state. opinions about it.” one's skin to reduce acne, skin damage, and much P adding that the offices in the make-up industry. However, the would sit down and ask me to do theirs too; Abeokuta North Local Government…recently. it will serve as a walk-way, the urban renewal officials in However, benefits of wearing worse. He noted that monitoring needed to be well equipped basic make-up essentials you need to have that was the beginning of my journey in the face of this place will change make-up are enormous. First of all, “When girls become used to wearing make-up, Ogun State, the state of physical development is in order for the monitoring in your bag include: moisturiser, primer, make-up industry. Since I started, I have very soon," the Commissioner make-up can build one's confidence. they can feel like they are not pretty enough to go government has distributed p a r a m o u n t t o t h e officers to be able to foundation, concealer, blush, eyeshadow worked for all categories of ladies as long as stated. Wearing make-up can make a person out without wearing it. Girls can lose a sense of 26 mini buses to the 22 Zonal incumbent administration effectively carry out their pallette, eyeliner, mascara, powder, lipstick, they can afford my services. Such services While calling on the residents feel much more in control and studies their actual beauty and rely on make-up to look a Town Planning Offices in the state, urging the jobs. lipgloss and make-up brushes. include: makeover for all occasions, Gele of the Estate, especially show that those who wear make-up certain way. In addition, there can be some health across the state. Zonal Town Planning Earlier, the Acting In her opinion, an Abeokuta-based tying, semi-permanent brows that is, journalists, to ensure they feel very comfortable in social circles side effects from wearing make-up which could Speaking during the Officers to work harder in General Manager, Planning make-up artist, Toyin Ojekunle, who owns microshading and microblading and lash- document the changes in the where they stand out among others include headaches, skin discoloration, acne, and eye official handing over of the order to achieve sanity in and Development Permit the popular Teewhy Studio, Safari Junction, extensions. area, as well as ensure that they and have a sense of belonging infections,” says a skin expert. vehicles at the Arcade physical environment, as Authority, Kolawole Ogun, Onikolobo, said her passion for beauty and Though this business is lucrative to a great serve as the eyes of government looking glamorous. Beyond physical health, cosmetics can help to G r o u n d , O k e - M o s a n , her love for make-up made her venture into extent, prohibitive prices of products are the on the project, Akinsanya well as to generate revenue had advised the officers to Make-up can also make a person improve our mood, enhance our appearance and Abeokuta, Commissioner the business over seven years ago. only challenging thing we face, because you assured the people that within into the coffers of the state make judicious use of the look more presentable and give off boost our self-esteem. The magic of make-up also " I love to wear make-up a lot and people have to keep updating and upgrading products the time frame allocated for the for Physical Planning and government. vehicles, so as to serve the the impression of self-care. Make-up includes helping to exhibit personal style and inquire about the person who does it for me, and skills to remain in business" contract, the project will be U r b a n D e v e l o p m e n t , Odunlami said that purpose for which they were can help people obtain certain jobs, fashion statements. Most importantly, let us use they get surprised when I tell them that I do " The business has exposed me to a lot of completed and delivered. Olatunji Odunlami said the monitoring of development provided. and it can make those who wear it make-up myself. The next thing is that they make-up moderately and sparingly. April 11, 2021 |6 News Man trapped in a hole while PAGE 23 gun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun Ohas inaugurated the state's wing of the South-West Abiodun inaugurates Amotekun in Ogun, robbing a church Joint Security Outfit known as, " A m o t e k u n " , w i t h a declaration that the outfit was not meant to compete with other security agencies, but to names Soyinka Super Marshall Nigeria: Before our glory departs further strength the security He said a taskforce, made up By Matthew Hassan KUKAH apparatus of the State. to the base emotions of patriotism. We forget the reality that without ...says outfit not in competition with police, others of the military, Nigeria Police, truth, the throne of power often turns into a cage, and the occupant is Speaking at the inauguration f a religious leader is afraid to say what is right, what else can his Department of State Services, turned into a prisoner. In reality, the truth needs neither a judge nor a of the Amotekun at the Arcade silence mean but that he has taken flight? Hiding behind a wall of Nigerian Security and Civil witness. The truth is its own judge and witness. Without the truth, as the G r o u n d , O k e - M o s a n , silence is like taking flight at the approach of the wolf. Defense Corps and the Vigilante I old song says, all else is sinking sand! Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun, Easter Sunday is here again. But first, let us step back to Friday. Good Groups, has been set up as a Recently, according to the World Happiness Report, we are one of who decorated Nobel laurate, Friday was a Kairos moment for the beleaguered followers of Jesus, a quick response mechanism, the unhappiest nations in the world. This is unacceptable but Prof Wole Soyinka as “the defining moment that separated truth from falsehood and light from particularly, to the troubled understandable. Our clay-footed fight against corruption has not moved Super Marshall of Amotekun darkness. At Golgotha, Jesus remained silent when the first thief taunted parts of the State to maintain law the needle of transparency forward. Of course, being the poverty capital Corps”, noted that the security Him, and when bystanders scornfully asked him to demonstrate His and other. of the world comes with its rewards such as banditry, violence, death, challenges facing the State and divine powers by coming down from the cross. Everything about Speaking on behalf of sorrow, blood, poverty, misery, and tears. Our cup of sorrow is the nation as a whole, needed Christ–the prophecies of His birth, His life on earth, the miracles He traditional rulers, the Alake of permanently full; hence the exponential rise in the frustration curve the cooperation of all Nigerians performed, the sermons He preached, His torture and subsequent Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu across the country. and security agencies who death–now hung languidly on a wooden cross on the hill of Golgotha. Gbadebo, said though Ogun as Sadly, human life is hemorrhaging so badly in Nigeria, but the should work in harmony and not There were two types of persons at Golgotha: observers and waiters. The one of the safest states in the greatest tragedy is the death of empathy from those in power. unnecessary competition. observers had two characteristics, derision and curiosity. The waiters country, much needed to be done Mysteriously, the government is investing billions of naira in Said he: "Let me note that the were characterised by hope, fear, and anxiety. Both sides watched and to make it the safest, calling on rehabilitating so-called Boko Haram repentant members and their other waited with bated breath. After His ignominious death, everything now inauguration of the Amotekun security agencies to share partners in crime in the belief that they want to turn a new leaf. These depended on the third day. After all, He had said He would rise after in Ogun State in not to create criminals have waged war against their country, murdered thousands of intelligence report to rid the State three days (Mk. 9:31). unnecessary competition with citizens, destroyed infrastructure and rendered entire families of crime. Let us pause and look back at the earlier events in the life of Jesus. other security agencies in the Matthew Hassan KUKAH permanently displaced and dislocated. Why should rehabilitating the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Let us look briefly at the drama of the three temptations of Jesus by the State. And this is why perpetrator be more important than bringing succour to the victims? Soyinka in his good will devil as recorded by St. Matthew. First, the devil has a sense of perfect The high priest, Eli, collapsed and died after hearing this horrible news. everybody must work together When kidnapped or killed, victims and their families are left to their message, noted that the timing when he approached Jesus. He knows that Jesus had fasted for Elsewhere, on hearing about the death of her husband, her father- in-law, and to further strength security of wits. They cry alone, bury their loved ones alone. And our government Amotekun was not created to forty days and nights without food and was hungry (Mt. 4:2). Prove that the loss of the Ark, Eli's daughter-in-law went into premature labour. She lives and property in the State.” expects us to be patriotic? The victims of violence need empathy, replace other security agencies. you are the Son of God: turn these stones into bread, he said (Mt. 4:3). In was delivered of a baby boy–a call for great celebration in Israel! Strangely, He recalled that the which the dictionary defines as the ability to understand and share the He urged the Amotekun response, Jesus says: Man will not live on bread alone (Mt. 4:4). Here, she responded by naming her newborn son “Ichabod,” meaning, The glory establishment of the joint feelings of the other. A critical deficit of empathy on the side of the operatives not to trample on Jesus insists that there are higher goals for us to live or die for. The devil has departed! security outfit was agreed on by government makes healing almost impossible for the victims. We have people's rights, but to assist and had hoped that like the dictators of today, Jesus could seduce the people Taunted by Boko Haram, ravaged by bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers, leaders and governments of the not heard anything about a rehabilitation programme for the thousands protect them at all times. He also with the bread of temporal power to gain cheap followership. No, Jesus and other merchants of death across the nation, there is collective fear as to six south west states in June, of schoolchildren who have been victims of abduction. We seem to warned that their activities would says, you must set a higher moral goal. whether Nigeria's glory is about to depart! Retired military and intelligence 2019, as part of holistic assume that their return to their schools is sufficient. Left unaddressed, be closely monitored. Second, the devil asks Jesus to throw himself down the cliff. After all, officers lament over what has become of their glorious profession as they approach towards tackling the the traumatic effect of their horrors will haunt them for a long time. The State Commissioner of he tells Jesus, the Angels of God will hold you (Mt. 4:6). Here, Jesus is watch the humiliation of our military personnel. Traumatised citizens are rising wave of insecurity in the Tomorrow's parents, military generals, top security men and women, Police, Mr. Edward Ajogun called to take a shortcut to fame. Why travel the hard road of suffering, tortured daily by bandits. The nation has since become a massive killing region. governors, senators, and ministers will come from today's pool of maintained that a lot of ground sacrifice, exclusion, and powerlessness? Succumb to the seduction of the field, as both government and the governed look on helplessly. A thick and Governor Abiodun disclosed traumatised children. The security quandary is the greatest indictment needed to be covered in the war dreamer, the charmer, climb the actor's shoulder. And then what next? suffocating cloud of desperation, despondency, desolation, gloom, and that the delay in the establishing of this government. There is a time for everything under the sun (Eccl. against crimes and criminalities Jesus rejects this temptation. Why? Because God demands more than misery hangs in the hot air. We have no message and have no idea how long of the out in the State was borne Prof Wole Soyinka on the driver's seat and Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, at the inauguration and presentation of 3:1). Perhaps, we can paraphrase this by saying there is a time for war in the State, while the Director- theatrical performances from us. this will last. Our people seek solace and protection, but frustration and vehicles to Amotekun Corps at the Arcade Ground, Governor's office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta…recently and a time for peace. There is a time for poverty and a time for wealth. out the need to be meticulous General, Development Agenda Third, the devil says he will give Jesus all the kingdoms of the world darkness threaten to drown them. Is their government on AWOL? There is a time for stealing and a time for returning what has been and inclusive by allowing the for Western Nigeria (DAWN) (money, power, territory) only if He bows and acknowledges him (Mt. Two weeks ago, I came across a video in which a very frustrated Muslim government, but such facility cleric, addressing a Muslim audience, lamented: If you killed 200 chickens stolen. There is a time for politics and a time for governance. There is a people participate in decision- with necessary logistics, T h e G o v e r n o r w h o criminality in whatever form or C o m m i s s i o n , M r. S e y e 4:8). Wow! No better evidence that the devil is a liar. He knows he has will also be demolished. in the farm of any of the big farmers, you will be dealt with. But today, we time for tethering to the brink of chaos and a time for recovering the making process that affect technical backstopping and regretted that insecurity rising guise. He admonished those with Oyeleye, pointed out that the no kingdom and what he has is his kingdom of darkness and lies. It was soul of a nation. There is a time for the collapse of morality and a time them. political will for effective take off from the farmer/herders criminal tendencies to have a Whoever is found to be in this same manner that the devil deceived Eve at the Garden of Eden are being killed. It is your fault. On the day of elections, you say, it is Jihad! Amotekun was a child of for moral recovery. There is a time for leadership and a time for "We cannot but factor our and operation, noting that the clashes, have led to loss of rethink as the State would not be h a r b o u r i n g k i d n a p p e r s , by mixing a concoction of lies. At the base of this temptation is the Christians will take over Nigeria! Ok, the Christians did not take Nigeria. It necessity and not a regional statesmanship. There is a time for losing greatness and a time for economic status and other State expect nothing, but the best lives in some parts of the a home for criminals. ritualists, robbers or any seduction of pride and power. God knows that the day you eat it, your has been left in the hands of those who sit and see us being killed. If we are army, formed to provide achieving greatness. Nigeria must now ask itself: What is left of our peculiarities into any security performance from them. State, reiterated that no part of "Any property found to be criminals will be arrested and eyes will be opened and you will be like God (Gen. 3:5). Think of the killed, the head says, God forbid! He was not elected to say God forbid. This security in the South West glory? Where are the values that held us together? machinery we want to put in While urging men and Ogun State would be a safe- serving as hideouts to criminals handed over for prosecution", many who have sold their souls for ephemeral power, those who have imaginary jihad won the elections now where are the jihadists? The lesson region, saying it is “community On our national Coat of Arms, we profess our motto to be: Unity place. That is why operation of officers of the security outfit to haven for criminals and will not only be taken over by the Governor warned. denied Jesus by action so as to ascend the throne of power. By His here is that politicians will use religion to mobilise for elections, but they policing at its best". and Faith, Peace and Progress. But let us ask ourselves: Is Nigeria the Amotekun in Ogun State operate within the ambit of the resistance to the devil, Jesus shows that following His path will require cannot use it to govern. united today? Do citizens still have faith in the country? Where are the looks like a delay. For us, it is law establishing it, the State tremendous sacrifice. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria weighed in with a strong signs of peace or progress? Today, before our very eyes, these words never a delay; it was a helmsman, charged them to Lalong commissioner bags humanitarian services award It's now Saturday night. The clock is ticking. Will He or will He not statement on February 23, 2021, titled, We Must Pull Back from the Brink have been emptied of their flavour and have lost their resonance and calculated and methodical make their impact felt by co- rise as He said? No one knows what to expect. Will Jesus be exposed as of Collapse. Part of the statement read: The very survival of the nation is at Ministries, saying " After being 50 students of which we have Yusuf Garga, The Commissioner capacity to summon our citizens to patriotism. St Augustine once said: process in thoughts, action and operating with other security serving commissioner a fraud? The Apostles are retired, desolate, forlorn, woe begone, and stake. The nation is pulling apart. Widespread serious insecurity for long registered with Federal Ministry been keeping track record of. of Physical Planning and Urban Remove justice, and what are kingdoms but gangs of criminals on a to ensure a hitch-free service agencies to protect lives and u n d e r t h e despondent. Has it all come to nothing? Have they lost everything? Has unaddressed has left the sad and dangerous impressions that those who have of Budget and Economic People have been watching Development, Plateau State, assumed the duty and authority to secure the nation are either unable, or large scale? He further said that: A gang is a group of men (and delivery", he explained. property of the people of the administration of it all just been an illusion? Was Peter right when he asked what their A Planning as an organisation that what you are doing and are who was in company of the worse, unwilling to take up the responsibilities to their office. Patience is women) under the command of a leader, bound by a compact of The Governor said the State, calling on the people to Governor Simon Bako Lalong, reward would be, having forgone everything to follow Him? (Mt. 19:27) A c t i n g D i r e c t o r o f association, in which the plunder is divided according to an agreed operatives have been careful Hon Dayyabu Yusuf Garga, will be operating here in writing the reports of services Has this been one wild goose chase? Where would they turn to now? running out. Sadly, all of these warnings are still falling on deaf ears. give needed information to the Administration, Mr Kitchime, convention. This is the fate of our nation today. Day by day, Nigeria selected, trained and equipped has bagged a meritorious Nigeria, we are in partnership you have been offering. You The sun gradually sets on Saturday. The night has in its womb, a It may sound strange, but for us Christians, the celebration of the outfit to serve them better. DPRS Staff, .and Miss Ladi drifts irreversibly into a dark tunnel. Things are falling apart with award of Humanitarian with the Federal Ministries of have done more than offering combination of the derision and curiosity binding the observers and resurrection of Christ is the greatest assurance that all these will pass away. Emmanuel the Information This is not a call for us to simply sit on our hands or believe we can pray our unnerving rapidity because those who govern have only a pact to Services. Garga, who is the H u m a n i t a r i a n A f f a i r s , scholarships but we have waiters. A cloud of trepidation envelopes everywhere. The Roman Arewa: Our disagreements with Officer of the Miniatry who were protect their interests. Politics is merely its conveyor belt of ambition. E d u c a t i o n , a n d Wa t e r concentrated on scholarship authorities have built a concrete wall of military security around the crises away. As pointed out above, the sufferings of Jesus and His Cross Commissioner of Physical on ground to recieve Myrole Aid Nigeria has a date with destiny. If we do not turn around, The axe is Resources. We have letters because we see it as a bedrock of grave. They sealed the stone and placed heavy military guard just in case, provide us with the perfect mirror of our hope. St. Paul reminds us: We are Odumakin 'on principle, not personal' P l a n n i n g a n d U r b a n Mission team revealed " I have already laid to the roots of the tree (Mt. 3:10). given to us by these Federal nation building. If you want to as they feared, His followers come and steal the body and pretend that hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; Development in Plateau State, been turning down most of the With some chance, we might pull through this, but it is getting Ministries for partnership. build a nation then you impact He had risen (Mt. 27: 64). persecuted but not forsaken, struck down but not destroyed. We always views very strongly. We often was given the award by the tougher each passing day. Does anyone remember where we started Basically on health matters we on education, and when awards when they come to me Sunday morning would seal the fate of everyone on both sides. As it carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also disagreed with him on many Executive Director of Myrole and how we got here? On May 29, 2015, President Muhammadu have been giving free medical educated they can help build a particularly after presenting their turns out, the world forgot that: He who guards Israel neither slumbers be revealed in our body (2 Cor. 4:9). These are the hallmarks of our faith. issues. Our disagreements Aids Mission, Prince Solomon Buhari, at his swearing-in as President of Nigeria, said: Boko Haram is services in Shendam and Wase nation". case, when they have not made nor sleeps (Ps. 121:4). Before daybreak, a woman, Mary Magdalene, We must remain steadfast. were, however, on principle Gokas, last week. a typical case of small fires causing large fires. Now, before his watch, Local Government areas of Also contributing, Hon Sam any point to make me accept visits the grave to perform a simple ritual. To her shock, she finds an I appeal to Christians to continue in the spirit of the Gospel, the teachings and not personal. Prince Gokas who was the fires are consuming the nation, and in many instances, they indeed Plateau State in conjunction Cholom said "when I saw your their award. I would ask them to empty tomb! (Jn. 20:1). Slowly, painfully, unbelievably, the words go of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. St. Paul says: Though He was God, “ T h e f u n d a m e n t a l accompanied by Hon Sam he humbled himself, became man and remained obedient up till death (Phil. start small. The rumblings over the wearing of a hijab in Kwara State with the Federal Ministry of name on the list of awardees I channel the award to someone out: They have taken the body of the Lord away and we do not know difference is that Afenifere Cholom, a Senior Special suggest that we have not seen the end of individuals sacrificing national who merits it . where they have put Him (Jn. 20:2). They will soon realise that, indeed, 2:6ff). Following in His steps, we Christians have lived through the life of g r o u p a d m i t s o n l y Assistant to Governor Lalong Health." said this is a person I have been cohesion to feed their personal ambitions by starting small fires. Most But the few things you have His resurrection is only a fulfilment of what He had promised during His martyrdom. Jesus taught us how to pray for our enemies (Mt. 5:44). descendants of Oduduwa as on Finance and a Board of Gokas went further to say following his track record and politicians hardly think through the long-term effects of these pyrrhic mentioned, I was contemplating lifetime. The devil has been defeated, and the Lord has the final word. Although His teachings are hard (Jn. 6:60), it was not the guns of a powerful Trustee member disclosed that "today we are here to rub minds they are facts. When you affect victories of using religion. What started as a small fire with with members, while we in ACF whether to accept it or not but the Truth has drowned falsehood. Light has overcome darkness. Good has army that brought down the walls of Jericho. The prayers of the priests did M y r o l e A i d s M i s s i o n and to appreciate you with an humanity you build a society adoption of Sharia in Zamfara in 1999, spread across the northern admit even descendants of few things you mentioned have triumphed over evil. Life has defeated death. (Jos. 6:20). Jesus defied the temptations of coming down from the Cross. He award because you can never and if you don't affect humanity states. Ordinary people broke into ecstatic joy. Today, what has O d u d u w a w h o a r e committee sat down and made me to change my mind The Roman soldiers who stood guard over the grave were like dead knew there was a higher truth deferred. It was fulfilled on Easter day. No Odumakin pay anyone who has involved positively you cause it to be in become of the north? What are the lessons? In all, Nigeria's troubles are northerners,” he said. deemed it necessary to reach 5 because I hardly accept awards men (Mt. 28:3). However, rather than face punishment, the Roman matter the provocation, we must arm ourselves with the weapons of truth, his finances and energy into shambles. What you are doing is the Word, the Spirit, and love. At the heart of Christianity is the Truth and growing by the day, but our hands must remain stretched out in he Arewa Consultative A c c o r d i n g t o h i m , people out of 18 that were not these days, it appears that is the authorities offered to bribe them and asked them to lie that the Lord's present at the award night in h u m a n i t a r i a n s e r v i c e s , a challenge to those who have Love. Today, many of us erroneously speak about the trial of Jesus by Pilate supplication. Prophet Isaiah's words should give us hope and Forum (ACF) has accommodating hundreds of only thing politicians want. They body had been stolen while they were sleeping! (Mt. 28:13). It is too late: Abuja, to give them an award definitely they are not doing it the same privilege with you but on Good Friday. In reality, it was Pilate who stood trial, not Jesus. Pilate sat consolation. He said: When you pass through the waters, I will be with condoled the Yoruba ethnic groups has made it very want to be given awards for The Lord is risen indeed! World history succumbs to the power of the T of recognition for their for profit otherwise they would are not using it to better the on a throne to judge what he himself was ignorant of–the truth. Chained by you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over difficult to always agree with a Creator of heaven and earth. Time and space have merged. History's s o c i o - p o l i t i c a l g r o u p , have invested in other profit society. I would crave your publicity and that is not my kind you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the group whose membership is humanitarian services, adding calendar is split into two. Henceforth, everything will be marked by ignorance, the powerful often grope around a twilight zone between truth Afenifere, over the demise of generating businesses, but in indulgence to extend your hands of person.I have been doing my flames will not set you ablaze (Isaiah 43:2). We shall lift our eyes to the that the award is aimed at whether it happened before or after the resurrection of Jesus Christ! This and lies. At the mention of the word “Truth” by Jesus, Pilate was jolted from its spokesman and activist, Mr limited to one ethnic group. this kind of services you have beyond your immediate things silently, I just want to mountain because we know that our help shall come from the Lord (Ps. spurring them to do more for is what Christians celebrate today. But what is the implication of all this his chair. In trepidation and apprehension, the mighty man says, Truth, what Yinka Odumakin. “We had hoped that availed yourself into is not constituency, we have a lot of touch lives. 121:1). As Christians, we do not trust in God because we cannot humanity and to encourage for us in Nigeria today? is that? (Jn. 18:38). Pilate was looking for the Truth but did not recognise it T h e A C F N a t i o n a l Odumakin will live long So I want to thank Mytole revenge. We do not revenge because we trust in God. The Lord will others to venture into something you are looking for a youths in the Northern zone of Nigeria's current predicament reminds me of Israel's situation that led when it stood right before him. In every age, the seduction of raw power enough to work for and see the Aids Mission for honoring me fight for you; you need only be still (Ex. 14:14). Just as the chains of Publicity Secretary, Mr humanitarian services too. reward for from men but rather a Plateau State who are affected to the death of Eli, the great High Priest of Israel. Israel's defeat in the tends to blind the Pilates of this world to the truth. new day. His death today has with this award. I also want to death could not hold Jesus in the grave, so shall we triumph. Break into Emmanuel Yawe, in a He further stated that blessing from God. Today we by the crises that engulfed the hands of the Philistines led to the death of 30,000 soldiers. The two sons When governments face legitimacy crises, they fall back on serving the robbed us of that opportunity. call on the general public, let us shouts of joy together, O ruins of Jerusalem; for the Lord has consoled statement on Saturday in Myrole Aids Mission is a Non are here not to give you a reward zone in the past, we have a lot of of the 98-year-old priest – Hophni and Phinehas – died in the battle. Eli's sour broth of propaganda, half-truths, and outright lies. They manufacture “We pray for the repose of not just wait or seek for awards his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem (Isaiah 52:9). Have hope and be Kaduna, described the news Governmental Organisation but to appreciate you for what orphans, widows, who are just two sons had foolishly carried the Ark of the Lord into the battlefield for consent by creating imaginary enemies, setting citizens against one another his soul and condole his seeking for publicity, no, let us by deploying religion, ethnicity, region, and other platforms while appealing cheerful (Rom. 12:12). of Odumakin's death as a rude registered with Corporate you have been doing in regard to roaming about helplessly. You protection, only for it to become a trophy for the victorious Philistines. family and colleagues in seek for ways to help one or two *A very happy and peaceful Easter to everyone.* shock to the forum. Affairs Commission and is in your services in area of can reach out to them too" Afenifere. We shall certainly persons to stand on their own. “While he was alive, partnership with 4 Federal education where you have In acceptance, Hon Dayyabu Odumakin held on to his miss him,” Yawe said. offered free scholarships to over Published and printed by: Ogun State Printing Corporation, Ibara, Abeokuta. Editor: Dare Folarin. website: www.nigeriangateway.com April 11, 2021 |23 April 11, 2021 |7 Metro AgroBusiness Analysis ...with Uncle Lekan Man trapped in a hole Extoling virtues of How to start fish farming (1) a cooperative society while robbing a church Segun Oniyide man trying to rob a church in Ghana got he earliest record of a cooperative society can be traced to the Ainstant karma, as he Fenwick Scotland in 1761. However, the prototype of what is got stuck in the hole he dug. Tnow referred to as the modern cooperative society was The suspect identified as pioneered by a group of 28 artisans working in the cotton mills in the Agyasuo, was trapped in the town of Rochdale, Northern England in 1846. hole for some time before The idea was born out of the miserable working conditions and residents came to his rescue. low wages, which confronted the workers of the waivers community, resulting in them pulling scarce resources together so that they could Agyasuo burgled a access basic goods and live purposeful lives. Catholic Church building in Cooperatives have been acknowledged as associations and Techimantia, Tano South, enterprises through which citizens can effectively improve their lives, Ghana. while contributing to the economic, social and political advancement Using a chisel and of their community and nation. The society has also been recognised as hammer, he created a hole in a distinct and major stakeholder in both national and international the wall of the ground floor of affairs. the locked two-storey building The Cooperative's open membership model affords access to church. wealth creation and poverty elimination. It fosters external equality as After making the hole, he they are community-based. It is, therefore safe to say a cooperative climbed in and stole some society is committed to the sustainable development of its community money and other valuables, environmentally, socially and economically. including mobile phones from This commitment can be seen in their support for community the church. development, local sourcing of supplies to benefit the local economy and in decision making that considers the impact on the community. By By Obafolahan Fateropa We recommend that your disadvantage for the fish. Unfortunately for him, he door and found the suspect He was also reportedly extension, the Society brings the benefit of its economic and social pond should be about 0.7 meters On the other hand, where the Net couldn't sneak back out and trapped inside the hole. caught with a bag containing model to all people across the globe. deep so that you can have a water is retained for too long in s a matter of fact, Net gathers all the fish species residents alerted the caretaker packed phones, computer and Statistically, research has shown that more than 12% of humanity is successful farming. the pond, it may result in oxygen As he begged to be let description of beauty together for harvesting. They of the building after he had out, residents collected the accessories he had gathered part of one cooperative society or the other. The largest 300 varies from person to depletion which again leads to been there for a while. A help to catch a large amount of from the church. He was later cooperative societies in the world make a total turnover of 2,034.98 unhealthy fish. offering money he stole first, person. However, when water fish. Step 2: Pond Design and handed over to the police. Billion US Dollars. Cooperative societies also employ 280 million It is therefore important to The caretaker opened the while quizzing him. organisms particularly fish in a Fish tanks-ponds: Construction he out-gone week in Christendom is complained bitterly people across the globe, forming 10 % of the world's employable always monitor the level of well maintained pond are They are constructed to hold There is no point constructing called "the passion week" about this attitude and their neighbours also population. water in the pond. Confirm mentioned, everyone finds large amount of fish for a pond with a poor design in an see him as a spolit child. In view of its global importance, the United Nations Organisation, frequently to ensure that the Tcommemorating the suffering, them fascinating. harvesting and marketing. These expertly selected area. The pod Segun was a naughty boy who pilfered. He in 1992, set aside the first Saturday of July to extol the benefits and inflow and outflow is well crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We While it may sound all tanks and ponds are normally design is equally important. The Shalamar's Jeffrey Daniel regularly stole his friends' pencils, books, values of the cooperative society. The aim of the Day, which is maintained. need to copy some of the virtues which Christ complex to rear fish, here, we constructed expertly to enable design however depends on the biro,while the mother accepted those things celebrated annually is to increase awareness on cooperatives and symbolised. Easter symbolises God's greatest take you down this process better environment for the fish. type of the species that you want love for mankind. Jesus Christ was the lamb of without questioning him on where he got promote the movement's successes and ideals of international solidity, step by step to ensure that you to rear. (This is discussed in Good management: them from. economic efficiency, equality and world peace. are not only equipped but also details in the next step) When constructing, the now a 'Nigerian’ God that took away the sins of the world. Step 1: Select an apposite land One day, Segun was instructed to invite his The Day also aims to strengthen and extend partnership between the motivated to start fish farming. Conversely, there are a few screens should be placed It is important to know that love goes along area parents to school but the mother failed to International Cooperative Movements and other actors, including Fueled by passion, backed factors that must be considered strategically and expertly to keep with respect. When you have respect for The first step in this process is his is Jeffrey show up but sent a letter that they will work governments at local and international levels. up by expertise, we turn all regardless of the species you off predators. Cover all the inlets something or someone, you will accommodate selecting a good land area. This The theme for year 2020 International Cooperatives Day, which is your ideas and inspirations into want to rear. These include; and outlets properly to keep Daniel of the it and create room for tolerance. We are looking on him at home. The parents missed the is in terms of size, soil quality, opportunity of getting feedback on the closely linked to the Sustainable Development Goals ,was stunning success. away insects and predators. musical group at the word 'respect' this week. 'Cooperatives for Climate Action'.The event had its focus on the and source of water. T behaviour of their son. What is fish farming? Inflow and outflow 'Shalamar' that 'rocked Respect means you care enough to think contribution of cooperatives to combating climate change, being one Two weeks to the examination, all pupils Essentially, fish farming Ensure that the water flows in Good drainage about how you impact others.You might hear of the most severe challenges facing our planet in the 21st Century. Size the world in the 1980s were asked to prepare for the examination. also known as pisciculture is and out constantly and in the An ideal slope for a fish pond about having respect or showing respect . At the Climate change severely impacts people's livelihood around the Select a land that is big He has now adopted While other pupils used the library and class the process of nurturing right rates. If the outflow is too is 0.02m for every 10 meters. heart of respect is showing care and restraint. world, especially the most disadvantaged groups such as small scale enough. Take into consideration rooms to study their notes and do revisions organisms that inhabit in water much, favorable algae are This will help regulate the Nigeria as his home: Respect entails caring about how words and farmers, women, youth, indigenous people and ethnic minorities, who your future plans so that this will Segun was busy with games and playing commercially either in flushed out which is a inflow and outflow rate. actions may impact others. not limit you when it comes to *Married to a Nigerian football. have to cope with extreme natural disasters and the degradation of controlled or semi-controlled Respect has two parts namely: natural resources. Today, the whole of humanity is in the midst of an environment so as to increase expanding your business. Ensure lady with whom he has a On the day of the examination, Segun was Shape and size: 1. Having respect for someone because of how awful pandemic with a very high cost on lives and a historic global productivity. that the land is large enough for caught copying from his notes and was Productivity tends to be baby born to him at 65 their actions Impact others. economic degradation, due to prevailing social inequalities and the How to start fish farming your pond. dismissed from the school. higher in a shallow pond. last year 2. Showing respect by changing your actions to profound environmental imbalance of human actions on mother earth step by step. Size is important as it will However, it should not be too be sure you don't have a negative impact. for several decades. The world is experiencing health, social and Fish farming is quite a help you grow and expand your * He now Lives in shallow. Ensure that the shallow Having respect is when you feel good about economic crisis of extremely fragile conditions as occasioned by the process. As mentioned earlier, business in the near future. Big Abuja, Nigeria end is approximately 50 someone because of how they act. POEM unwavering challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. we take you through it expertly enough also means enough *He Always in Nigerian In spite of the current global climate change and challenges, there is amount of fish to farm. cm.(0.5m) Someone who worked hard to achieve The Butterfly from the time you select the outfits most of the time something no gainsaying the fact that, Cooperatives as a department in the Ogun area where you want to keep FLY...FLY...FLY... Spaces between the ponds: You can also have respect for yourself. State Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives, is still the fish until the final step Soil The Butterfly alive to its responsibilities of motivating Cooperative Societies to Imagine having a pond which Self-respect means you feel good about who where you market it. Select a place with high Select a place In the Meadow is Flying high stand the test of time and further enhance its development and growth has no space in between. This you are ,the types of choices you make and the This step by step procedures quality soil. This is because the for better economic empowerment. Given that, a cooperative society will actually help you in quality of the soil directly affects with high quality makes it very challenging to impact you have on others. In the Garden is Flying low is not only an economically viable venture, but also an effective, “ feed the fish. identifying the best species the quality and the quantity of What is showing respect? soil. This is Fly...Fly...Fly... powerful force in the social –economic development of any nation, you can farm and it will also the fish that you get. In fact, we It is also very difficult to Being respectful means you act in a way that Butterfly coupled with the fact that it encourages savings and promotes guide you on different feeds to advise you to take the soil for because the harvest the fish or make any shows care for how your actions may impact integration among people of common interest, though with the aid of give your fish and how to testing to ensure that it is at least amendments that may require others. We can show respect for people, Fly ...Fly ...Fly ... the government, there is an urgent need by all stakeholders to ensure the prepare your fish pond. over 20% clay. quality of the soil use of machine in the pond. places,and things. O Butterfly continuous existence and smooth running of the Society. By so doing, While the process of starting Also check for the place that is directly affects Spaces should therefore be Using kind or polite words even when you are The Butterfly the standard of living will be more affordable and appreciable. a fish farm is the same for both relatively level. It is important to left in between to be used as upset. There, however still remains the existence of many cooperative small and large scale farmers, ensure that the place is not easily the quality and feeder roads and machine ways, Displaying good manners by always saying QUIZ societies which are not established in line with the provisions of in small scale farming, all you prone to floods. if need be. The paths should be "please" and "thank you". Nigerian Cooperative Societies Act. These Societies have over the the quantity of standard to avoid straining. 1.Ogun is gateway state, so Oyo is ------need are the fingerlings and a This will help in preventing years succeeded in their unethical practice thereby defrauding a good Examples of respect ------pond. However in large scale dirt water from getting into the number of people. Although,the Ogun State government through the the fish that you 1.You are quiet in a Library to show that you 2.If the Deputy Governor of Ogun state is farming you require things pond. The soil should also have Step 3: Selecting the Fish Ministry of Community Development & Cooperatives has not care about others' need to read and understand. Mrs. Noimot Salako ,who is the Deputy such as; no little rocks. get. In fact, we Species relented on its persistent appeal to non -registered Cooperatives to get 2. You follow your parents' rules. Governor for Lagos State? This is the most challenging registered while ensuring that Cooperatives which refuse to comply advise you to 3. You don't hit people because you care about 3.The House of Senate is also known as ----- Pumps; Water step for most of the people who are prosecuted, yet more stringent measures to include sensitisation on their well-being. ------Chamber. Pumps are mostly used in in rearing fish, constant water want to start fish farming the need for registration as well as enforcement of punitive actions on take the soil for To understand why respect is important, think 4. How many Senators do we have in pumping water in or outside supply is vital. As a matter of project. This is because there are the defaulters should be instituted. about what life would be like if we don't treat Nigeria? the pond. fact, we cannot stress how testing to ensure different types of fish types and It is therefore expected that as a matter of urgency, all registered each other with respect. 5.Who designed the national flag? These pumps are well important this is. Fish rearing species. Cooperative Societies in Nigeria should flash a searchlight, taking a equipped and ensure that you with an unreliable water source that it is at least Therefore, before deciding on drastic measure at ensuring that cooperatives that fall short of the have constant water supply to is not only stressing but also over 20% clay. the fish farming type to start, it is SHORT STORY Answers to last week's constitutional provisions are prosecuted and brought to book so as to the pond. causes unhealthy fish thus low important that you have all the quiz: conquer distrust among cooperators and the society at large. production. facts about it to enable you to "Spare the rod, spoil the Also, sensitization and human capacity development of cooperators choose wisely. 1.Professor Emmanuel Akinola Abayomi. Water testing equipment should be implemented on a regular basis via media summits, while This is because there are 2. United Nations Children's Fund. Water testing equipment are Find a place where there is an child" ensuring absolute compliance with the cooperative laid down many factors that should be well 3. Independent Corrupt Practices and Other provided in order to help in uninterrupted source of fresh and Once upon a time, there lived a man called regulations. thought-out which if not taken Related Offences Commission. testing the waters. These clean water. Find a place near the Mr. Akanbi who had a wife named and a son Oluwasegun Oniyide is the Press Officer, Ministry of Community into consideration would 4. Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. equipment are used to see if river, lake, streams or even called Segun. As the only child, Segun was over Development & Cooperatives adversely affect productivity 5. Dr. Adeola Odedina the water is good for the fish. boreholes. pampered by her mother and the father greatly. April 11, 2021 |8 April 11, 2021 |16 Tech&Gadgets News ...with John Awe Editorial h e M i n i s t e r o f Communications and FUNAAB VC sues TDigital Economy, Ali Isa 51m Nigerians have enrolled for NIN, total Pantami, has said that 51 million Nigerians have registered for their Lessons of easter festival for love, peace national identification number (NIN). SIM registration hits 189m, says minister ...As Christians celebrate Easter He disclosed this at the sixth edition of the ministerial briefing hristians the world over ambassadors of Jesus Christ he Vice-Chancellor of of the University and the organised by the Presidential supposed to be done without He said the improper and strive to be their the Federal University society as a whole. Media Team, at the Presidential NIN. He said rather than registration has posed a recently celebrated the o f A g r i c u l t u r e , Prof.Salako commended population census that can be challenge that government is T Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. c r u c i f i x i o n a n d brothers' keepers by making A b e o k u t a ( F U N A A B ) , members of the University He also warned that failure to manipulated, NIN will determine currently dealing with. Prof.Kolawole Salako has Community for religious the accurate number of Nigerians The Federal Government C obtain NIN can earn a Nigerian resurrection of Jesus Christ the world a better place to called on members of the harmony and peaceful co- between seven and 14 years because of its uniqueness and last year directed telecom U n v e r s i t y existence assuring that as their imprisonment as stipulated by the tamper-proof quality. operators to to block SIM cards widely called Easter festival. live in. Community,Christians in Vice-Chancellor he will constitution. He also added that no The minister also announced that are not linked to NIN by particular and Nigerians in continue to promote the spirit one would soon be able to enjoy that about 189 million Subscriber December of last year. Easter, the greatest festival in The world as presently general to live in harmony by o f o n e n e s s t h r o u g h government services without Identification Module (SIM) The deadline was to January embracing love and peace in unwavering commitment to having NIN. have been registered in the 19, 2021, for subscribers with Christendom underscores the configured is hurting and all the true spirit of Easter fairness,equity,justice and Pantami said it was optional country. NIN to link it with their SIM, and celebration. transparency which are the for someone to have a SIM card, Out of this, 150 million are February 9, 2021, for those primacy of humility and hands must be on deck to Prof. Salako in his Goodwill cardinal objectives and but mandatory for them to have complete registration while the without NIN. M e s s a g e c o n g r a t u l a t e s m a i n s t a y o f h i s NIN. He stated that a lot of remainder were improperly The deadline was later selflessness which Jesus engender peace. It therefore Christians in the University Administration 12-Point transactions in the country are not registered. extended to April 6. and the world at large for a Agenda. Christ, the lamb of God, behoves all Christian successful completion of the He urged members of the lent,felicitating with them on University Community and FG, telecom operators to meet over court which took away the sins of faithful to shun evil and the celebration of Easter. citizenry in general to the world symbolised. Easter, embrace good as evil doing is The Vice Chancellor compliment government's judgement stopping SIM blocking deadline charged staff and students of efforts at combating the spread tantamount to nailing Jesus the University and citizenry at of Covid-19 by strictly is preceded by 40 days fasting large to shun rancour and adhering to medical protocols and Digital Economy. December 15, 2020, directed he Federal Government acrimony reiterating that the of avoiding high density An official of the Ministry telecommunication companies Christ to the cross at is scheduled to meet with and prayers heralded by Ash development and progress of gathering especially while telecommunications of Communications and to block from their network, T Digital Economy who wished Calvary again. FUNAAB and Nigeria in attending Easter Picnic at any SIM that is not registered Wednesday. operators and other key general is tied to love and unity religious and event centres, to remain anonymous said, with valid NINs with effect stakeholders in the sector over a m o n g i n d i v i d u a l s maintaining social distance “These are issues that will be from December 30, 2020. After the fall of man at the Good neighbourliness, love, self the recent court judgement therein,irrespective of political and wearing of face masks. addressed in the meeting that However, following public which stopped the government and religious affiliation. The Vice-Chancellor will come up before the April 6 o u t c r y a n d c r i t i c i s m s Ali Isa Pantami Garden of Eden, the search control and holiness should from going on with its earlier He emphasized that the reiterated his Administration deadline.'' especially with respect to the plan to disconnect SIM cards be the abiding principles whole essence of Easter commitment to making the Also confirming the short notice, the government for a redeemer that will take not linked to National Identity celebration is Christ selfless University safe for members planned meeting is the gave 6 weeks extension to Smile Telecoms Holdings receives $51m Numbers (NIN) by April 6. guiding behaviours of love and sacrifice to humanity of the Academic Community President, Association of subscribers without NIN from the sins of the world away had The meeting which is through his death on the cross and guests by sustaining T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s December 30, 2020, to planned to hold before the in funding to boost operations Christian faithful now and and resurrection thereafter, consistent fumigation of the C ompanies of Nigeria, February 9, 2021, and 3 weeks been intensified until the expiration of the deadline is to u r g i n g c h r i s t i a n s a n d nooks and crannies of the Ikechukwu Nnamani, who extension for subscribers with a n A f r i c a n enhance its operations in the Momdijian was appointed as consider the recent court ruling advent of Jesus Christ. in subsequent years to come. Nigerians at large to imbibe the campus,provision of hand stated that the Communications NIN from December 30, 2020, telecommunications respective markets in which it Board Member and Chairman and look at available options. Easter spirit of love and sanitizers,water and soaps and Minister would make public the to January 19, 2020. group, Smile Telecoms operates and further energize o f t h e G r o u p ' s A u d i t It is about time that the According to a report, P Nigerian Gateway congratulates sacrifice for the general good enforcing use of face masks. officials of the Federal Ministry decision of the government on This was further extended Holdings Ltd has announced the its operations and support Committee. of Communications and Digital the April 6 deadline soon. on February 2, 2021, to April receipt of a fresh boost in efforts towards achieving Smile Telecoms was Christians for witnessing this faithful matched words with Economy and operators in the Nnamani said, “The 16, following further calls for a funding from its majority better performance as well as a founded in 2007 with head Ogun: Shun thuggery, political telecommunications sector M i n i s t e r w i l l m a k e a deadline extension or outright shareholder, Al Nahla. delay till March 2022 before o ff i c e i n E n g l a n d a n d year's Easter Festival in view actions to engender peace confirmed that the government determination on it when it gets suspension of the NIN This comes along with a its debt repayment kicks in. operations in Nigeria, Tanzania, violence – Abiodun charges youths close to the time. There will be registration process due to shift of its debt repayment plan The company had earlier in Uganda and the Democratic of the overaching pervasive and harmony in the polity. was making progress with the gun State governor, "APC Youth League has NIN enrollments and its an implementation review large crowds. due date. February announced a change Republic of Congo as well as meeting just before the due A Federal High Court in The telecom giant which has in the composition of its board South Africa. insecurity in the country and It is instructive that the society Dapo Abiodun, has a mandate for ourselves, linking to SIM cards. charge the youths in In the suit filed by a human date to ascertain if it is Lagos State had on March 23, operations in Nigeria, Uganda, following the retirement of It has one of the largest sub- can only develop in an O which is to mobilize, rights lawyer, Monday Ubani, necessary to extend the time. 2021, barred the Federal Tanzania and the Democratic Ms. Irene Charnley and Mr. 1 GHz 4G LTE commercial the subsisting Covid-19 the state to shun acts of e m p o w e r a n d c a r r y the defendants included the “However, we encourage Government from blocking Republic of Congo announced Mohammed Wajih Sharbatly networks in Africa, operating in atmosphere of peace and thuggery and engagement in everyone, especially the Federal Government, Attorney everyone to go and get their SIM cards not linked to that its Restructuring Plan has from the Group and all boards the “future proof' low band, 800 pandemic which has made political violence, within and youths in our state, for us to General of the Federation, the NIN and not assume it will be National Identity in a suit filed been approved by its lenders. of the operating companies MHz band, and mid-band. this is what the Prince of without Ogun. witness development. We extended.” With the new agreement, which took effect on January life " solitary, nasty, short, Nigerian Communications by the former Second National Smile was the first to launch Abiodun gave this charge want to continue to bring Commission (NCC) and the It can be recalled that the Vice President of the NBA, Smile Telecoms will receive an 1st 2021. VoLTE on its network and peace, Jesus, characterises. while speaking at the Federal Government, on injection of $51m in funding to Ms. Irene Charnley who is brutish and harsh". the leadership skills out in Minister of Communications Monday Ubani. continued its innovation, inauguration of the Executive the founder of Smile had introducing SmileVoice, a free Let us all reflect the sterling our youths and that is why retired from her position as mobile app. As overcomers, the resurrection C o u n c i l o f t h e A l l we have been orientating Anambra Waives Right-of-Way for Telcos as 29 States Deputy Chairman of the Smile Its signature SmileVoice confers victory over sin and qualities of the risen Jesus Progressives Congress Youth and reorientating them here Telecoms Limited Board while enables customers with any Christ to better our lots in League, Ado-Odo/Ota Local and there, because if we Continue to Ignore FG's N145/m Proposed Fee M r. M o h a m m a d Wa j i h Android or Apple iPhone device death and Christian faithful Government chapter, held on leave them, they will not be Sharbatly who is a Co-Founder (including those which are not Saturday. guided and that will affect retired from his position as Co- VoLTE-enabled) to make life. May the resurrection of Government's proposed should mirror Christ in their The governor, represented even those coming behind should especially look to review Chairman of the Group. SuperClear voice calls over at the event by his Special N145/m RoW fee. charges downwards, as they Christ not be in vain in our them. To further strengthen the Smile's 4G LTE network. Assistant on Youths and The seven states that have make up the bottom 10 of states group, Mr. Osman Sultan who words, deeds and actions. "Ogun is no doubt It was also the first to lives. Happy Easter! S p o r t s a n d t h e S t a t e applied the N145/m RoW rate by broadband reach. In fact, had been the founding CEO of introduce an Unlimited T h e y s h o u l d b e g o o d blessed with good youths are Kaduna, Katsina, Plateau, Nigeria's low broadband EITC (du) in the UAE was offering, which enables Coordinator of APCYL, and they are doing well. We Ekiti, Kwara, Anambra and penetration (45%) is a reflection appointed as Vice Chairman of SuperFast data and SuperClear Olamide Lawal, said youths will not stop to continue to Imo. of the dearth of fibre networks in the Group while Mr. Albert voice, all on one bundle. as the leaders of tomorrow, encourage them and create In January 2020, Nigeria's northern states. must ensure uprightness and telecom sector appeared to more opportunities for Although 3 Northern states excellence in all their them to take up leadership have made headway as regards are among the 7 states to have RoW controversy after the 36 activities. positions through the effected the N145/m fee, no He explained that the s t a t e g o v e r n o r s h a d Northern state has totally League". unanimously agreed to review waived RoW charges for telcos. inauguration of the APCYL in I n a u g u r a t i n g t h e charges to a maximum of N145 Yet, a state like Anambra Amotekun: Thank you Mr. Governor the local government was in executive members of the per linear metre of fibre. already in the top 10 states by c o n s o n a n c e w i t h t h e Ado-Odo/Ota LG chapter However, more than a year broadband coverage across objectives of the League to of APCYL, led by Ajeigbe Governor Willie Obiano, Anambra et me begin this same, but it is never too let operation vehicles and agency, the operatives are later, 29 states have reneged on Nigeria has given such waiver. mobilise party members for Oluwafemi, the State Legal that agreement. letter with a note a for us in Ogun. other logistics to make the prone to abuse their providers. Admittedly, telcos are less progressive change across all Adviser of the League, nambra state has Many of these states l i k e l y t o d e p l o y f i b r e commendation It indeed came at a time job of Amotekun Corps power, hence, the need to completely waived However, exorbitant RoW L the 20 local governments in Oluwakemi Bello, charged continue to charge exorbitant for the Ogun State fees levied on operators by connections in Northern states when insecurity was easy. be put in checks. the state Aright-of-way (RoW) RoW fees. For instance, Lagos as low internet activity in the governor, Prince Dapo them to be coordinated and several states still constitute a trying to ruffle the peace However, I want to I sincerely hope that The governor said, "we fees for telecom operators. This has insisted on N1,500 per region might not bode well for focused in the discharge of is part of the state's efforts to roadblock to the extension of linear metre of fibre in RoW A b i o d u n , f o r our state is known for. implore the Ogun State with Amotekun in Ogun, always want our youths to be their tasks. broadband coverage across the investment in costly broadband drive broadband expansion. c h a r g e s f o r t e l e c o m infrastructure. For context, i n a u g u r a t i n g t h e Apart from making the government to monitor our state will be further good ambassadors which is She, however, called for According to the Executive country. companies. The absence of a Amotekun Corps in our operatives to undergo the why our administration has According to Dr Isa Ali Northern states constitute just the activities of the secure and the citizens the involvement of more Vice Chairman of the Nigerian unified RoW fee across the 42% of Nigeria's internet dear state. Though, the continued to give enabling Communications Commission P a n t a m i , M i n i s t e r o f necessary training and security outfit, so that it enjoy peace of mind. w o m e n i n p o l i t i c a l country keeps stalling the population, despite having the inauguration came after environment for the youths to activities in Ogun and (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, Communications and Digital advancement of broadband rudiments of security, the will not defeat the purpose Economy, 29 out of 36 states in highest number of states (19) some states in the get involved in our 'Building throughout the country. Anambra joins Kaduna as the fibre networks. and the largest population (90 governor ensured that his of which it was set up. Kasali Ibrahim, only two states to have zero- the country have yet to our Future Together' agenda. States in Northern Nigeria million). Ahmad Farroukh, Smile CEO southwest had done the administration provided Like any other security Ijebu Mushin. rated RoW charges for network implement the Federal April 11, 2021 |10 April 11, 2021 |9 ViewPoint Focus

Pathway conversation series: Dancing Towards the forthcoming Local around truth won't get us far Govt polls in Ogun State igeria has struggled to policy answers to the spate of in the first/second republics and lack of political will to really fight achieve nationhood since restiveness especially on the lack of against military rule are today corruption as witnessed in its Nits precarious inception. Its safety in Nigeria. The judiciary as shadows of their respective former inability or avoidance to bring The INEC should be primary constituents have no the hope of the common man is a vibrant selves: thanks to the many alleged looters to book as affinities with each other. In fact, ruse. Recent accounts, including Babangida administration that started he actually made some of them engaged extensively in these constituents were the study by the ICPC point at a their emasculation. ministers and approved nolle order to“ get advice as independent, self-determined situation of unbridled corruption New civil society entities like prosequi for one as well as his groups prior to amalgamation. within the hallowed temple of SERAP and CISLAC are trying but nepotistic appointments that throw an electoral body This reality was adequately justice. they cannot measure up to those merit and even the so-called saddled with the recognized by the British handed Beyond the Federal Government, destroyed by the military. In effect, Federal Character overboard have down national anthem that was a lot of decadence at the state and civil society lacks the capacity to won more yearnings for the responsibility of jettisoned in 1978 for the current arrest the downward spiral in Nigeria. dissolution of Nigeria. By Babafemi A. Badejo local government levels is conducting election one. That historical anthem can be depressing. Deinstitutionalizations Nigeria has passed the stage of On the effect of nepotism on across different levels used to assess Nigeria as a nation and de-legitimations at these levels “restructuring” whatever that means. campaigns for Biafra, Oduduwa after 60 years. Its first stanza stated: are equally important. The There are two options: either a Republic etc., Sheikh Usman Dan of administration “Though tribes and tongue may imbroglio in the media on sovereign dialogue towards a Fodio, (as quoted by Col. invarably, there will be differ, in brotherhood we stand”. brigandage in some states and the confederal constitution to eradicate Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (retd), The second stanza was an jailing of a few governors as some the militarized centralist federalism in an open letter to President an avalanche of aspiration that the flag of the escaped on technicalities all that Nigeria romantically and Buhari), remains very instructive: experience in its kitty territory will signify the reign of undermine the building of credible emotionally holds on to or the “One of the swiftest ways of truth and justice. The first two institutions of governance. dissolution of the mere geographical destroying a kingdom is to give that OGSIEC can learn stanzas were a mixture of facts and The deinstitutionalization of expression known as Nigeria into six preference of one particular tribe from, with a view to untruths. Indeed, tongue differs. Nigeria's governance apparatuses (the geopolitical zones) or more over another or show favour to replicating them to But are we standing in accompanied by reckless looting of sovereign entities. one group of people rather than brotherhood? Does the green, national patrimony, in exchange for In a confederal Nigeria, the centre another.” achieve smooth council white, green flag signify truth and insecurity is hastening the will be concerned with administration While the push for dissolution polls in Ogun State. justice? downward spiral of Nigeria. Under of common affairs like embassies, through dialogue is growing by The final stanza prayed to God to this distrust for governance and some common defense and the de- the day in at least four out of six In such a grant an oppression-free nation, feeling of emphasis of the spirit of sharing geopolitical zones, it is important “ with the added blessings of peace proceeds of natural resources as each to note that acquiring sovereignty confederal inequalities/marginalization, it is and plenty. Do we have a nation understandable that people confederal unit keeps what is on their through dissolution of an existing Nigeria, people where no man/woman is Nigerians are reinforcing their lands and focus on production entity has never been easy in oppressed? Are we anywhere near respective loyalties to associations orientation thereby allowing each human history. With the exception would be able to peace and plenty? zone the opportunity to develop its of one or two cases, dissolutions like Afenifere, Ohaneze, Arewa By: Ahmed Taofeek Independent Observers and other Definitely not with the current economy from a comparative tend to arise from traumatic governed willingly by those Consultative Forum etc. stakeholders. It is in the light of Furthermore, voter apathy is hope in the people. It is therefore develop on the insecurity all over Nigeria, advantage standpoint. The central experiences in the aftermath of whom they have elected as only A crop of political leadership he Local Government this that the forth coming Local another ugly trend that must be incumbent on the citizenry to staggering unemployment, country authority becomes subservient and hot or cold wars. Besides, it is an real democracy can move our basis of their from these associations are arising also referred to as the Council election in Ogun State addressed. From findings, the actively participate and get as the poverty capital of the world loyally serves the constituent units in assumption that current ills in nation forward towards to give hope to people and are third tier of Government should not just interest everyone, general turnout of eligible voters involved in the process by cultural ethos and the Nigerian government challenging potentates whose claim exchange for subventions for the Nigeria would disappear once T progress, and earn her the remains incontestably the closest but should also provoke during Local Council polls is in following all the guidelines that the begging for vaccines paid for by to power/authority are nothing but administration of common services. self-determination is realized by respect she deserves…” to the people as it has over the participation across all levels. sharp decline to the turnout of Commission will soon reel out for and at their pace. other nations in order to ensure distribution of largesse after In such a confederal Nigeria, current constituent units. Drawing inspiration from the years, served as a vehicle With the inauguration of the eligible voters during Presidential, a hitch free exercise. security of life from a pandemic. falsified elections. The people would be able to develop on If dissolution is a serious postulations of the Ogun State Those who want through which other tiers of Ogun State Independent Parliamentary and Gubernatorial Apart from turning out en masse Nigeria continues to lack the nationalities' political leaders are the basis of their cultural ethos and at option, it should be through helmsman, it will not be out of government- the Federal and Electoral Commission's elections. It is very germane to for the exercise, the people must various affinities that aid strong filling a political void as militarized their pace. Those who want to join in dialogue and not another civil place to counsel major to join in the State, administer their Committee (OGSIEC) by puts effort in addressing this, as a conduct themselves in orderly inner essence for nationhood like ethnic wings are understandably the scramble for a technology-based war. Preference for pacific stakeholders in this just course culture, common tongue and shared life on planet earth and seek the dissolution is not because the programmes and policies. The Governor Dapo Abiodun on reorientation of the people about manner and eschew acts that will scramble for a boldly taking a stand in defense of th to immediately assume their Local Government also by far, is Thursday, 18 March 2021, the need to vote and be voted for be detrimental and could dent the history. It has been a failure on the their respective peoples. conquest of the moon and mars as FGN cannot be defeated in war responsibilities towards the technology-based the standard avenue for consisting of a Legal green horn, cannot be over emphasized. good image of the State. Acts such possibility of building nation-state. Warlordism, may appear helpful well as those who want to be after all a united FGN could not success of this very important determining the successes or Bababtunde Osibodu as It is also not out of place to call as hooliganism, multiple voting, The age long failure to provide now but in the long run it is not the searching for cattle routes for open break a stalemate in the Niger democratic process. To start life on planet otherwise of government Chairman, Olatunji Akoni, on OGSIEC's elder brother-the vote buying and selling, canversing security for lives and properties has answer. If in doubt, a study on the grazing can fulfil their aspirations. Delta. Furthermore, it is clear that with, there is the need for the the immediate past service chiefs projects and by extension, Commissioner 1, Tajudeen Independent National Electoral for votes beyond the stipulated earth and seek heightened in the past six years. evolution of this phenomenon and In such a situation, each constituent National Orientation Agency failed in the ongoing fight against exploits of international Omolaja Commissioner 2 and Commission (INEC) to provide time, ballot snatching among other This failure to meet the the destruction of the Somali state unit of a confederacy would have (NOA)to swing into action in the conquest of Boko Haram. The humanitarian organisations and other donor Ayodele Bankole as the much- needed guide and offences as stipulated by law fundamental expectations of its should be enough lesson. control on who can occupy its cities order to conscientise re- problems that are bound to and interventions agencies, Commissioner 3. Others were support even as the Commission should be totally eschewed. It is citizens is pushing Nigeria towards Political parties are expected to and forest reserves, after all, orientate the people, most the moon and accompany another civil war will geared towards improving the Gbemi Onansanya, Remilekun counts on its wealth of experience equally important to call on the a dusk. Insecurity is a symptom of play many strategic roles crucial Nigerians are officially constantly especially those at the not only be traumatic but will be living condition of the people. Olaopa as Commissioners 4 and to tap from. The INEC should be Security Agencies to conduct mars as well as government's failure to build a among which is leadership reminded of their origins as they fill grassroots on the need to forms. Lawful opportunities to make mind boggling for West Africa, at Nigeria, operating a Federal 5 respectively, certainly, the engaged extensively in order to themselves professionally and also strong political entity that can recruitment. But in Nigeria, there embrace the process and be money by persons from other the least. system of government with 36 coast is now clear that the much get advice as an electoral body maintain a neutral posture, bearing those who want aggregate and fairly address are no political parties though we actively involved in instituting constituent units of the confederation The current Nigerian state is not States, 774 Local Government anticipated Local Council polls saddled with the responsibility of in mind that the global community different interests. have shifting alliances of thieves. acceptable leadership to the to be searching would be supported as is currently the sustainable. Time is ripe for a and a Federal Capital Territory will in no distant time, hold. conducting election across is watching also with posterity as The consequences are daily Buttressing this position, a former people. case when a non-national comes to sovereign national dialogue where as components units with the This underscores why different levels of administration the ultimate judge. for cattle routes staring us in the face: the spate of Chairman of the current ruling The campaign should go kidnappings of school children and invest or live in Lagos or Abuja. decisions will not be subjected to view to bringing government and stakeholders must contribute invarably, there will be an Furthermore, it is hoped that the party stated that a thief would be beyond just informing the adults alike for ransom; terrorist However, the confederal option the vested selfish and greedy governance closer to the people, their quota with a view to avalanche of experience in its media- traditional and the new for open grazing laundered clean once he joins the people to actually disabusing attacks from within and without does not give guarantees against the interests of the current looters in no doubt, recognizes the making the entire process kitty that OGSIEC can learn from, media will see themselves as ruling party. the minds of those who have can fulfil their Nigeria; wanton destruction of lives unbridled looting that is taking place government and society at large, importance of this system of seamless. with a view to replicating them to partners, as the State continue its With commonality in looting and lost confidence in electoral and livelihoods in the all over Nigeria. There is no state or but the will of the people, administration and governance For instance, the charge by the achieve smooth council polls in untiring effort at sustaining the no ideological differences, it is so process, owing to perceived aspirations. herders/farmers conflicts local government that can be held out preferably at a referendum. as proper channel of command Governor shortly after Ogun State. democratic process by avoiding easy for politicians to move from sharp practices of Local shamelessly often not only as an anti-corruption model that uses For how long can we persist in are put in place comprising the inaugurating the Committee that, For the generality of the people, sensationalism, subjectivity, hate one party to the other in order to Council elections of yester euphemized but downplayed by the all its resources towards the dancing around the truth, but Chairman as head, assisted by “election is not just an aspect of it is important to counsel and speech and must not tilt towards a keep loots and even move into years in Nigeria. It is sacrosanct government and its failed and realization of human security and continue to hope for an improved supervisors and Councilors. democracy, it is an integral part dissuade them from being person, group of persons or ministerial positions in order to loot to state that the task of corrupt centralized police and sustainable development goals. nation-state? It therefore follows that the of norms and values of the unnecessarily skeptical about association without recourse to the some more. All these weaken the conducting and ensuring free, security apparatuses that cannot There have always been pressures system of electing representative modern world political government and its related ethics of the profession, just as needed institutionalization and fair and credible election in the combat these effects. to dissolve Nigeria. However, the * Badejo, former deputy of the people at the grassroots civilization. Little wonder that activities. To a very large extent, bloggers and other online media legitimation of political parties and estimation of the right thinking At the political level, a President pervasive insecurity in the land, a Special Representative of the UN should as a matter of necessity; the absence of transparent, free, the present administration in practitioners must follow suit. If the associational political process and unbiased public does not that exists only to issue a few symptom of leadership deficit Secretary General for Somalia, is interest every one for so many fair elections have become one Ogun State, under the leadership these elements are carefully and in the eye of the populace. rest squarely on government. empty threats through half lettered resulting in politico-economic a professor of Political Science, reasons. Election at this level is of the elements of instability in of Prince Dapo Abiodun, has jealously observed, the quest for a The Nigeria Labor Congress, the Government no doubt, has roles spokesmen and an ineffective inefficiencies, the particular missing Chrisland University, Abeokuta, used to measure the level of the society. Therefore, a credible demonstrated that it has regard for free, fair and credible LG polls is Nigerian Bar Association and the to play, but all other rubber stamp legislature has in action governance style of Ogun State. preparedness of the Electoral election is generally accepted as democracy and democratic very much in sight. Academic Staff Union of stakeholders must also come to resulted in an inability to offer President Buhari, his administration's umpires, Security Agencies, a consent of the people to be processes. This, should rekindle Universities that strongly held sway the party. April 11, 2021 |10 April 11, 2021 |9 ViewPoint Focus

Pathway conversation series: Dancing Towards the forthcoming Local around truth won't get us far Govt polls in Ogun State igeria has struggled to policy answers to the spate of in the first/second republics and lack of political will to really fight achieve nationhood since restiveness especially on the lack of against military rule are today corruption as witnessed in its Nits precarious inception. Its safety in Nigeria. The judiciary as shadows of their respective former inability or avoidance to bring The INEC should be primary constituents have no the hope of the common man is a vibrant selves: thanks to the many alleged looters to book as affinities with each other. In fact, ruse. Recent accounts, including Babangida administration that started he actually made some of them engaged extensively in these constituents were the study by the ICPC point at a their emasculation. ministers and approved nolle order to“ get advice as independent, self-determined situation of unbridled corruption New civil society entities like prosequi for one as well as his groups prior to amalgamation. within the hallowed temple of SERAP and CISLAC are trying but nepotistic appointments that throw an electoral body This reality was adequately justice. they cannot measure up to those merit and even the so-called saddled with the recognized by the British handed Beyond the Federal Government, destroyed by the military. In effect, Federal Character overboard have down national anthem that was a lot of decadence at the state and civil society lacks the capacity to won more yearnings for the responsibility of jettisoned in 1978 for the current arrest the downward spiral in Nigeria. dissolution of Nigeria. By Babafemi A. Badejo local government levels is conducting election one. That historical anthem can be depressing. Deinstitutionalizations Nigeria has passed the stage of On the effect of nepotism on across different levels used to assess Nigeria as a nation and de-legitimations at these levels “restructuring” whatever that means. campaigns for Biafra, Oduduwa after 60 years. Its first stanza stated: are equally important. The There are two options: either a Republic etc., Sheikh Usman Dan of administration “Though tribes and tongue may imbroglio in the media on sovereign dialogue towards a Fodio, (as quoted by Col. invarably, there will be differ, in brotherhood we stand”. brigandage in some states and the confederal constitution to eradicate Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (retd), The second stanza was an jailing of a few governors as some the militarized centralist federalism in an open letter to President an avalanche of aspiration that the flag of the escaped on technicalities all that Nigeria romantically and Buhari), remains very instructive: experience in its kitty territory will signify the reign of undermine the building of credible emotionally holds on to or the “One of the swiftest ways of truth and justice. The first two institutions of governance. dissolution of the mere geographical destroying a kingdom is to give that OGSIEC can learn stanzas were a mixture of facts and The deinstitutionalization of expression known as Nigeria into six preference of one particular tribe from, with a view to untruths. Indeed, tongue differs. Nigeria's governance apparatuses (the geopolitical zones) or more over another or show favour to replicating them to But are we standing in accompanied by reckless looting of sovereign entities. one group of people rather than brotherhood? Does the green, national patrimony, in exchange for In a confederal Nigeria, the centre another.” achieve smooth council white, green flag signify truth and insecurity is hastening the will be concerned with administration While the push for dissolution polls in Ogun State. justice? downward spiral of Nigeria. Under of common affairs like embassies, through dialogue is growing by The final stanza prayed to God to this distrust for governance and some common defense and the de- the day in at least four out of six In such a grant an oppression-free nation, feeling of emphasis of the spirit of sharing geopolitical zones, it is important “ with the added blessings of peace proceeds of natural resources as each to note that acquiring sovereignty confederal inequalities/marginalization, it is and plenty. Do we have a nation understandable that people confederal unit keeps what is on their through dissolution of an existing Nigeria, people where no man/woman is Nigerians are reinforcing their lands and focus on production entity has never been easy in oppressed? Are we anywhere near respective loyalties to associations orientation thereby allowing each human history. With the exception would be able to peace and plenty? zone the opportunity to develop its of one or two cases, dissolutions like Afenifere, Ohaneze, Arewa By: Ahmed Taofeek Independent Observers and other Definitely not with the current economy from a comparative tend to arise from traumatic governed willingly by those Consultative Forum etc. stakeholders. It is in the light of Furthermore, voter apathy is hope in the people. It is therefore develop on the insecurity all over Nigeria, advantage standpoint. The central experiences in the aftermath of whom they have elected as only A crop of political leadership he Local Government this that the forth coming Local another ugly trend that must be incumbent on the citizenry to staggering unemployment, country authority becomes subservient and hot or cold wars. Besides, it is an real democracy can move our basis of their from these associations are arising also referred to as the Council election in Ogun State addressed. From findings, the actively participate and get as the poverty capital of the world loyally serves the constituent units in assumption that current ills in nation forward towards to give hope to people and are third tier of Government should not just interest everyone, general turnout of eligible voters involved in the process by cultural ethos and the Nigerian government challenging potentates whose claim exchange for subventions for the Nigeria would disappear once T progress, and earn her the remains incontestably the closest but should also provoke during Local Council polls is in following all the guidelines that the begging for vaccines paid for by to power/authority are nothing but administration of common services. self-determination is realized by respect she deserves…” to the people as it has over the participation across all levels. sharp decline to the turnout of Commission will soon reel out for and at their pace. other nations in order to ensure distribution of largesse after In such a confederal Nigeria, current constituent units. Drawing inspiration from the years, served as a vehicle With the inauguration of the eligible voters during Presidential, a hitch free exercise. security of life from a pandemic. falsified elections. The people would be able to develop on If dissolution is a serious postulations of the Ogun State Those who want through which other tiers of Ogun State Independent Parliamentary and Gubernatorial Apart from turning out en masse Nigeria continues to lack the nationalities' political leaders are the basis of their cultural ethos and at option, it should be through helmsman, it will not be out of government- the Federal and Electoral Commission's elections. It is very germane to for the exercise, the people must various affinities that aid strong filling a political void as militarized their pace. Those who want to join in dialogue and not another civil place to counsel major to join in the State, administer their Committee (OGSIEC) by puts effort in addressing this, as a conduct themselves in orderly inner essence for nationhood like ethnic wings are understandably the scramble for a technology-based war. Preference for pacific stakeholders in this just course culture, common tongue and shared life on planet earth and seek the dissolution is not because the programmes and policies. The Governor Dapo Abiodun on reorientation of the people about manner and eschew acts that will scramble for a boldly taking a stand in defense of th to immediately assume their Local Government also by far, is Thursday, 18 March 2021, the need to vote and be voted for be detrimental and could dent the history. It has been a failure on the their respective peoples. conquest of the moon and mars as FGN cannot be defeated in war responsibilities towards the technology-based the standard avenue for consisting of a Legal green horn, cannot be over emphasized. good image of the State. Acts such possibility of building nation-state. Warlordism, may appear helpful well as those who want to be after all a united FGN could not success of this very important determining the successes or Bababtunde Osibodu as It is also not out of place to call as hooliganism, multiple voting, The age long failure to provide now but in the long run it is not the searching for cattle routes for open break a stalemate in the Niger democratic process. To start life on planet otherwise of government Chairman, Olatunji Akoni, on OGSIEC's elder brother-the vote buying and selling, canversing security for lives and properties has answer. If in doubt, a study on the grazing can fulfil their aspirations. Delta. Furthermore, it is clear that with, there is the need for the the immediate past service chiefs projects and by extension, Commissioner 1, Tajudeen Independent National Electoral for votes beyond the stipulated earth and seek heightened in the past six years. evolution of this phenomenon and In such a situation, each constituent National Orientation Agency failed in the ongoing fight against exploits of international Omolaja Commissioner 2 and Commission (INEC) to provide time, ballot snatching among other This failure to meet the the destruction of the Somali state unit of a confederacy would have (NOA)to swing into action in the conquest of Boko Haram. The humanitarian organisations and other donor Ayodele Bankole as the much- needed guide and offences as stipulated by law fundamental expectations of its should be enough lesson. control on who can occupy its cities order to conscientise re- problems that are bound to and interventions agencies, Commissioner 3. Others were support even as the Commission should be totally eschewed. It is citizens is pushing Nigeria towards Political parties are expected to and forest reserves, after all, orientate the people, most the moon and accompany another civil war will geared towards improving the Gbemi Onansanya, Remilekun counts on its wealth of experience equally important to call on the a dusk. Insecurity is a symptom of play many strategic roles crucial Nigerians are officially constantly especially those at the not only be traumatic but will be living condition of the people. Olaopa as Commissioners 4 and to tap from. The INEC should be Security Agencies to conduct mars as well as government's failure to build a among which is leadership reminded of their origins as they fill grassroots on the need to forms. Lawful opportunities to make mind boggling for West Africa, at Nigeria, operating a Federal 5 respectively, certainly, the engaged extensively in order to themselves professionally and also strong political entity that can recruitment. But in Nigeria, there embrace the process and be money by persons from other the least. system of government with 36 coast is now clear that the much get advice as an electoral body maintain a neutral posture, bearing those who want aggregate and fairly address are no political parties though we actively involved in instituting constituent units of the confederation The current Nigerian state is not States, 774 Local Government anticipated Local Council polls saddled with the responsibility of in mind that the global community different interests. have shifting alliances of thieves. acceptable leadership to the to be searching would be supported as is currently the sustainable. Time is ripe for a and a Federal Capital Territory will in no distant time, hold. conducting election across is watching also with posterity as The consequences are daily Buttressing this position, a former people. case when a non-national comes to sovereign national dialogue where as components units with the This underscores why different levels of administration the ultimate judge. for cattle routes staring us in the face: the spate of Chairman of the current ruling The campaign should go kidnappings of school children and invest or live in Lagos or Abuja. decisions will not be subjected to view to bringing government and stakeholders must contribute invarably, there will be an Furthermore, it is hoped that the party stated that a thief would be beyond just informing the adults alike for ransom; terrorist However, the confederal option the vested selfish and greedy governance closer to the people, their quota with a view to avalanche of experience in its media- traditional and the new for open grazing laundered clean once he joins the people to actually disabusing attacks from within and without does not give guarantees against the interests of the current looters in no doubt, recognizes the making the entire process kitty that OGSIEC can learn from, media will see themselves as ruling party. the minds of those who have can fulfil their Nigeria; wanton destruction of lives unbridled looting that is taking place government and society at large, importance of this system of seamless. with a view to replicating them to partners, as the State continue its With commonality in looting and lost confidence in electoral and livelihoods in the all over Nigeria. There is no state or but the will of the people, administration and governance For instance, the charge by the achieve smooth council polls in untiring effort at sustaining the no ideological differences, it is so process, owing to perceived aspirations. herders/farmers conflicts local government that can be held out preferably at a referendum. as proper channel of command Governor shortly after Ogun State. democratic process by avoiding easy for politicians to move from sharp practices of Local shamelessly often not only as an anti-corruption model that uses For how long can we persist in are put in place comprising the inaugurating the Committee that, For the generality of the people, sensationalism, subjectivity, hate one party to the other in order to Council elections of yester euphemized but downplayed by the all its resources towards the dancing around the truth, but Chairman as head, assisted by “election is not just an aspect of it is important to counsel and speech and must not tilt towards a keep loots and even move into years in Nigeria. It is sacrosanct government and its failed and realization of human security and continue to hope for an improved supervisors and Councilors. democracy, it is an integral part dissuade them from being person, group of persons or ministerial positions in order to loot to state that the task of corrupt centralized police and sustainable development goals. nation-state? It therefore follows that the of norms and values of the unnecessarily skeptical about association without recourse to the some more. All these weaken the conducting and ensuring free, security apparatuses that cannot There have always been pressures system of electing representative modern world political government and its related ethics of the profession, just as needed institutionalization and fair and credible election in the combat these effects. to dissolve Nigeria. However, the * Badejo, former deputy of the people at the grassroots civilization. Little wonder that activities. To a very large extent, bloggers and other online media legitimation of political parties and estimation of the right thinking At the political level, a President pervasive insecurity in the land, a Special Representative of the UN should as a matter of necessity; the absence of transparent, free, the present administration in practitioners must follow suit. If the associational political process and unbiased public does not that exists only to issue a few symptom of leadership deficit Secretary General for Somalia, is interest every one for so many fair elections have become one Ogun State, under the leadership these elements are carefully and in the eye of the populace. rest squarely on government. empty threats through half lettered resulting in politico-economic a professor of Political Science, reasons. Election at this level is of the elements of instability in of Prince Dapo Abiodun, has jealously observed, the quest for a The Nigeria Labor Congress, the Government no doubt, has roles spokesmen and an ineffective inefficiencies, the particular missing Chrisland University, Abeokuta, used to measure the level of the society. Therefore, a credible demonstrated that it has regard for free, fair and credible LG polls is Nigerian Bar Association and the to play, but all other rubber stamp legislature has in action governance style of Ogun State. preparedness of the Electoral election is generally accepted as democracy and democratic very much in sight. Academic Staff Union of stakeholders must also come to resulted in an inability to offer President Buhari, his administration's umpires, Security Agencies, a consent of the people to be processes. This, should rekindle Universities that strongly held sway the party. April 11, 2021 |11 April 11, 2021 |20 METRO News MetroNews Meet the 91-year-old police LIST OF NEWLY APPROVED ROADS WIT CONTACT PERSONS officer who says he'll only retire S/N NAME OF ROAD LENGTHS & WIDTH LOCATION DATE OF APPROVAL 'when the good Lord says so’ 91-year-old police anything else to do.' 1 Molipa Express to Ibadan Road L=3.2KM W=16M Ijebu - Ode 10/5/2020 officer in Arkansas He currently works with the Awho has no plans to police department four days a retire anytime soon has said he week from 7am to 3pm. 2 Akute Denro Isasi L=4.786KM W=16M Ifo 10/5/2020 will only consider retirement His duties include being the when the 'good Lord says so'. department's bailiff and 3 Olusegu Osoba Toyin Street L=2.4KM W=10.5M ifo 10/5/2020 LC Smith, who is known as helping with the community Buckshot, has spent nearly 60 watch program. Smith also Reconstruction of Ijebu Ode - Epe Expressway y e a r s w o r k i n g i n l a w carries out traffic stops, and Sagamu - Ore Interchange in Ijebu - Bridge = 40M with approach, enforcement in his hometown patrols school zones, and 4 Ode/Odogbolu Local Government Area, Ogun Ramp = 300M 2 Loop Ijebu Ode / Odogbolu 10/20/2020 of Camden, about 100 miles helps with escorting funerals State (Fly over Bridge / Interchange over W = 16M varies southwest of Little Rock. and parades. Federal Highway) The veteran officer, who Camden's mayor, Julian turns 92 next month, currently Lott, told CBS that Smith Rehabilitation/ Reconstruction of Ilishan works for the Camden Police carries a gun but had an even 5 Market Road, Ilishan in Ikenne Local L = 1.2KM , W = 9M Ikenne 10/20/2020 Department and is the oldest more powerful tool at his Government Area, Ogun State active police officer in the state. disposal. Rehabilitation of Inner Road, Itori Junction - When asked when he will 'He knows your mama and 6 Total Road in Ewekoro Local Government Area, L = 2.0KM , W = 8M Ewekoro 10/20/2020 step down, Smith told CNN: he knew your grandmother,' 'When the good Lord says so'. Lott said. So he has the Ogun State Danladi Umar Smith, who got the nickname authority to speak into our Reconstruction of Joju Road in Ado - Odo / Ota 7 L = 1.3KM , W = 8M Ado - Odo / Ota 10/20/2020 Buckshot as a teen, still patrols lives.' Local Government Are, Ogun State the street where he was born It isn't clear if Smith was and raised. ever married or if he has Reconstruction of Olomore Junction and Sanni He spent more than 46 years children, but when he's not on 8 Road (off Lafenwa - Roundabout) - Olomore in L = 3.41KM , W = 8M Abeokuta North 10/20/2020 Danladi Umar: The lawyer, working as a deputy for the patrol, he likes attending Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Ogun Ouachita County Sheriff's church and 'spending time State Newly constructed Osi Ota-Ikola Navy-Raypower Department. He patrolled and w i t h h i s l a d y f r i e n d , ' Reconstruction of Sagamu Junction - Iperu road, Ado-Odo Ota LG worked in the Criminal according to CNN. 9 Roundabout Road in Sagamu / Ikenne Local L = 5.9KM , W = 8M - 10M Sagamu / Ikenne 10/20/2020 Investigations Division during Throughout his decades- Government Area, Ogun State that time. long career, Smith says he has the ‘judge’ and the ‘fighter’ Reconstruction of Iperu Roundabout - Ode In September 2010, he taken more people home, such 10 Road in Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun L = 3.0KM , W = 8M - 10M Ikenne / Remo North 10/20/2020 enjoyed a brief retirement after as children, than to jail during r. Danladi Umar is the current Chairman of the ordinarily champion the discipline of any lawyer, even a State stepping down from the his patrols. He insists being a Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). He was Reconstruction of Ago Iwoye - Oru - Ijebu Igbo judge, who brings the judicial system into disrepute. In sheriff's department. But his good officer isn't about how recently caught in a video fighting a security championing the course, the NBA will approach the 11 Road in Ijebu North Local Government Area, L = 7.0KM , W = 10.5M Ijebu North 10/20/2020 retirement lasted just five many arrests are made but M personnel identified as Clement Sargwak at Banex Plaza Ogun State. Ijebu Igbo - Oru (Phase 1). relevant body with the legal authority to deal with the months before he joined the rather having compassion for in Wuse, Abuja, on Monday, 29 March 2021. The Camden Police Department. citizens. situation. Reconstruction of Obafemi Awolowo Way - altercation had to do with a parking lot at the Plaza. 12 L = 2.3KM , W = 8M Remo North 10/20/2020 'Camden Police wanted me 'This badge and gun don't Although not a Judge, Mr. Umar was appointed on the Mada - Takete in Remo North Local to come to work, so I came,' he make you a police officer. The authenticity of the video has since been confirmed recommendation of the NJC. Neither Mr. Umar nor any of Government Area, Ogun State. said. 'I don't fish, I don't You've got to respect people,' by the Head, Press and Public Relations of the CCT, CCT's two other members is a judicial officer as defined in Reconstruction of Orile Oko Road in Remo 13 L = 11.0KM , W = 10.5M Remo North 10/20/2020 hunt... so I wouldn't have he said. Ibraheem Al-Hassan, going by his distasteful press Section 318 (1) of the 1999 Constitution. This appears to North Local Government Area, Ogun State. release. Reconstruction of Ilashe - Koko - Alari Road in also rob the NJC of any power to discipline Mr. Umar even 14 L = 3.8KM , W = 8M Ipokia 10/20/2020 Mr. Danladi Umar is a lawyer. But as the CCT Ipokia Local Government Area, Ogun State. though he performs a judicial function. Ijebu-Ode- Epe road Chairman, he performs a judicial function by presiding Reconstruction of Somorin - Kemta, Idi - Aba All the above consideration is to ensure that the Rule of 15 road in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun L = 5.7KM , W = 8M Odeda 10/20/2020 over trials of those accused of breaching code of conduct Law reigns supreme, notwithstanding the person in State. for public officers. He is not a judge. But he is alleged to question. Otherwise, Mr. Umar probably does not deserve Construction of Ado - Odo - Akoga Road Phase be a Fighter whose talents may be more relevant to the to enjoy due process given his antecedents. As the CCT 16 L = 5.5KM , W = 8M Ado - Odo / Ota 12/1/2020 1 Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation. Chair, Mr. Umar ordered the removal from office of a sitting Chief Justice of Nigeria [Hon. Justice Onnoghen 17 Construction Imasaiyi - Igan Ogoto Road L = 7KM , W = 8M Yewa North 12/1/2020 Call for removal of Mr. Danladi Umar as CCT Chair CJN (as he then was)] based on an ex parte application, in The CCT and its officers are created by the 1999 flagrant disregard of the Constitution. Just like the CCT Constitution in Fifth Schedule, Part 1, Section 15(1) (2) 18 Construction of Oke Ola road Imeko L = 2.4KM , W = 9M Imeko Afon 12/1/2020 Chairman, the CJN enjoys similar constitutional protection and (3). The CCT Chair shall be a person who has held or which Mr. Umar appeared to have disregarded at the time. is qualified to hold office as a Judge. The CCT Chairman and members of CCT shall be appointed by the President 19 Reconstruction of Molusi College Road, Ijebu - L = 3.43KM , W = 10M Ijebu North 12/1/2020 Removal of Mr. Umar as CCT Chair seems Igbo on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council appropriate Reconstruction of Igan-Ishamurin-Odo Shikiti (NJC). The removal of Mr. Umar from office as the CCT Chair 20 L = 1.75KM , W = 12M Ijebu North 12/1/2020 Junction By Section 17(3) and (4), Part 1 of the Fifth Schedule to seems to be more appropriate. The President and the 21 Reconstruction of Journalist Estate, Arepo L = 2.35KM , W = 13M Obafemi / Owode 1/29/2021 LC Smith the Constitution, the CCT Chair or any member of the National Assembly need to set politics aside and give it a Easter: Gov Lalong calls for collective CCT can only be removed from office by the President critical consideration. An enclosure of mesh net has been done near the Government Primary School Arepo. with the support of two-thirds majority of each House of For instance, in 2015, a Judge in Florida, U. S., (Brevard the National Assembly on the basis of inability to There is no equipment there yet other than a compactor outside the enclosure. A signboard Ongoing 14km Epe-Ijebu-Ode Road action against insecurity and disunity County Judge John C. Murphy) was found guilty of discharge the functions of the office in question (whether 'grievous misconduct' for threatening and fighting a public showing contract details lies on the ground inside the enclosure. lateau State Governor resurrection of Jesus Christ. arising from infirmity of mind or body) or for misconduct defender before continuing to hear cases. Simon Bako Lalong and The Governor therefore or for contravention of the Code of Conduct. They are not From the report, the Florida Supreme Court (FSC) PC h a i r m a n o f t h e urged Nigerians to put aside to be removed before attaining the retirement age of removed the Judge from office and ruled that: differences of faith, ethnicity, Northern State's Governors seventy years except in accordance with the provisions of It is without question that except for the June 2, 2014, Forum has rejoiced with political and ethnic affiliations the Constitution as stipulated. in order to forge a common incident, Judge Murphy had been a good judge. Christians in Plateau State and The alleged conduct of Mr. Umar has angered the Notwithstanding his prior judicial performance, Judge across the Nigeria for marking front in defeating various Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The NBA has thus Murphy's total lack of self-control became a national another Easter. forms of criminal activities vowed to look into the matter with a view to ensuring that that continue to pose serious spectacle — an embarrassment not only to the judge Governor Lalong in a appropriate action is taken to address the situation. message of felicitation said threats to the nation. himself but also to Florida's judicial system. Given the He said it is only when According to the NBA: clear erosion of public confidence in the judiciary caused there is every reason for …As a member of the legal profession, Danladi Yakubu Nigerians to appreciate God for Nigerians work together in by his misconduct, removal is an appropriate sanction. Umar Esq. is expected, by the extant rules that regulate his mercies over the nation unity and support security The FSC concluded that, through his misconduct, Judge throughout the difficult period agencies and relevant the conduct of legal practitioners in Nigeria, to maintain a Murphy surrendered his privilege to serve in the court of lockdowns and other government bodies that high standard of professional conduct, and not to engage system. disruptions occasioned by the insecurity can be overcome to in any conduct which is unbecoming of a member of the Mr. Umar did not fight in open court like Judge Murphy corona virus pandemic. enable the people pursue their legal profession. did. Mr. Umar allegedly fought in a market place. By way Statement from the Director lawful businesses in peace. The NBA has the mandate to follow up on the of an analogy, display of insane behaviour within private of Press & Public Affairs to the On Covid-19, Governor development. The NBA may not be able to, at this point, places may still be considered as not too grave. But any Governor of Plateau State, Dr. Lalong urged the people of deal with Mr. Umar's case through the Legal Practitioners madness that leads the mad person into the market place Makut Simon Macham, the Plateau State to work Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) until his removal as CCT has become a great concern. There is no insinuation that Governor said the period of a s s i d u o u s l y t o w a r d s Chair is considered and finalized. The NBA may legally Mr. Umar suffers any mental impediment. The point being Easter calls for deeper overcoming the pandemic by mount pressure on the President and the National made is that the allegation against Mr. Umar is grave and availing themselves to be reflection on the grace of God Assembly (either by petition or court action) to do the deserves to be treated as such. Completed Fajol - American Junction road, v a c c i n a t e d a n d a l s o and the strengthening of faith in needful. The NBA, as a promoter of the Rule of Law can A person in an exalted office like the office of the CCT Obantoko, Abeokuta observing all laid down his love for mankind which is Chairman must be seen to live above board. the essence of the death and protocols. April 11, 2021 |12 April 11, 2021 |13 Special Report Special Report was not only appropriately required, but long overdue. He stressed, inter alia, that it is the fundamental right of the people to defend themselves from killers and other You have been created to unscrupulous forces that threaten their “ existence. assist them, to protect While championing the establishment of them, to be part of them, Amotekun, Soyinka had, however, warned that the regional outfit must not morph into to live inside them, to another Special Anti-Robbery Squad gather information, to say (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force that was recently disbanded. His advice came to the police, the military: amid the recent allegations of recklessness we cannot handle this, but and extrajudicial killings against Amotekun personnel, especially in Oyo State. we have seen this, would But in his goodwill message at the like to take a look and Amotekun launch in Abeokuta, Soyinka assist... noted that the outfit was not created to replace existing security agencies. He warned the Nigerian Police Force and other Gov. Dapo Abiodun decorating Prof. Wole Soyinka as the Super Marshal of Amotekun Corps security agencies to eschew what he called while the corps Commander, David Akinremi looks on. "silly competition" with the Amotekun Corps. He said the Amotekun operatives too should not trample on people's rights, but strive to protect them at all times. Soyinka cautioned Amotekun operatives against abuse of uniforms, saying any of them who breached his code of conduct risks being struck by Ogun (god of iron). He stated that their activities would be closely monitored. He said, "My last message is to the Amotekun people, the squad, the team, what people like me and we stand ready to contribute, Mr. Governor, what we can contribute to this initiative is monitoring, advice, designs, we use our minds to see how physical initiative can actually work out rationally and I want the Amotekun team to understand that we will be watching you. As representatives of the civil society group, we will be watching you very closely to make sure that you do not trample on the rights of citizens. "You have been created to assist them, to protect them, to be part of them, to live inside them, to gather information, to say to Excitement as Abiodun strengthens security the police, the military: we cannot handle this, but we have seen this, would like to take a look and assist? "So, Amotekun, we are watching you. If you abuse your uniform, before Ogun architecture with Operation Amotekun strikes you, we would have felt with you." wave in the state. meticulous and inclusive by allowing the troubled parts. The renowned professor also told police By Kunle Abdul-Azeez operation showed the image of a prancing, Oyedele, and her counterpart in Osun At the Arcade Ground, Oke-Mosan, people to participate in the decision- The governor declared that no part and other security agencies that Amotekun angry leopard in full flight, with 'zero State, Benedict Gboyega Alabi. The Ooni Abeokuta where the launch took place, making process that affects them. of Ogun State would be a safe haven does not serve as a replacement. He called "We cannot but factor our economic tolerance to crime' as the pay-off line. of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, was also Governor Abiodun declared that Abiodun pointed out that the for criminals under whatever guise. for cooperation and collaboration among status and other peculiarities into any But following the brutal #EndSARS among dignitaries in attendance. Amotekun was not meant to compete Amotekun operatives in the state were He admonished those with criminal the security agencies towards addressing security machinery we want to put in protests in 2020 that exposed the At the historic event, it was revealed that with other security agencies, but to carefully selected, trained and equipped tendencies to have a rethink as the security challenges. My second message is to the place. That is why operation of the dysfunctional state of the federally- each of the six states had procured 20 further strengthen the security with necessary logistics, technical state would not be a home for Soyinka said, "My second message is to other security people; if you Amotekun in Ogun State looks like a controlled police and resurgent violent security patrol vans equipped with apparatus of the state. According to backstopping and political will for criminals. the other security people; if you take a look “ delay. For us, it is never a delay; it was a attacks this year by suspected Fulani communication gadgets and hundreds of him, the security challenges facing the effective take-off and service delivery, "Any property found to be serving at the unique swagger stick of the Governor take a look at the unique calculated and methodical process in herdsmen who were also accused of motorcycles for the take-off of the regional state and the nation as a whole require adding that the state government expects as hideouts to criminals will not only and the head of Amotekun, you will know thoughts, action and to ensure a hitch- kidnappings, rape and plunder of farming security outfit. After the grand kick-off in the cooperation of all Nigerians to be nothing but the best performance from be taken over by government, but that it differs drastically from either the swagger stick of the free service delivery." Governor and the head of communities in the South West, the quest Ibadan, the governors followed up with surmounted. He added that security them. such facility will also be demolished. police or the military swagger stick. It is With the foregoing remarks, Ogun for local police operatives and recruitments of operatives and other agencies ought to work in harmony and While urging the personnel of the Whoever is found to be harbouring symbolic, it's unique, it's aesthetic and it Amotekun, you will know State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, "homegrown" solutions to rising agreed modalities for the security outfit in not engage in unnecessary competition. security outfit to operate within the kidnappers, ritualists, robbers or any just says we are different and I think that that it differs drastically formally launched the state's wing of the insecurity in the region had heightened their respective states. "Let me note that the inauguration of ambit of the law establishing it, the criminals will be arrested and handed message, the aspect of it I want the security Western Nigeria Security Network among the people of the zone. In Ogun State, not a few residents had the Amotekun in Ogun State is not to governor charged them to make their over for prosecution," he added. to understand is that, it is not a replacement from either the police or the codenamed "Operation Amotekun" in Determined to prevent various security looked forward to the commencement of create unnecessary competition with impact felt by cooperating with other The highpoint of the ceremony was for you. military swagger stick. It is Abeokuta on Thursday. The security threats from spiraling out of control, the Amotekun, especially against the backdrop other security agencies in the state. And security agencies to protect lives and the decoration of Nobel Laureate, "You are too jealous of your position, of outfit, established by the six governors South West governors firmed up the legal of deadly attacks allegedly carried out by this is why everybody must work property of the people. He enjoined the Professor Wole Soyinka, as the your uniforms and everything and where symbolic, it's unique, it's of the South West states, is aimed at framework for Operation Amotekun and armed Fulani herdsmen in some parts of together to further strengthen security people to volunteer needed information "Super Marshall of Amotekun Corps" there should be cooperation, there is aesthetic and it just says complementing the efforts of the police began to roll out measures to implement it the Yewa axis of the state in which several of lives and property in the state," to the outfit to enable the Corps to serve by Governor Abiodun. It will be competition, that is silly. Let us now go we are different and I think and other security agencies in taming in their respective jurisdictions. people lost their lives and others sustained Abiodun said. them better. recalled that the Ogun State-born beyond that and recognise that this unit is security challenges in the region. On January 9, 2020, Amotekun injuries. Houses, vehicles, motorcycles and In his address, the governor recalled Abiodun, who regretted that the recent literary icon had been one of the simply to complement what you are already that message, the aspect of The six governors, Rotimi Akeredolu officially berthed with its inauguration in other valuables were also razed in the that the establishment of the joint farmers-herders clashes led to loss of prominent backers of the regional doing adequately." it I want the security to (Ondo), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Gboyega Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The mayhem. security outfit was agreed on by leaders lives in some parts of the state, said a security outfit. Speaking on behalf of traditional rulers in Oyetola (Osun), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), ceremony was graced by Governor Therefore, when on Thursday the and governments of the six South West task force, comprising operatives of the At the time the nation's Attorney- the state, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of understand is that, it is not Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) and Akeredolu, who is also the Chairman, Amotekun Corps in Ogun State was states in June 2019, as part of holistic Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police, General and Minister of Justice, Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, said a replacement for you Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), had in 2019 South West Governors' Forum; Governors eventually inaugurated, many people approach towards tackling the rising Department of State Services, Nigeria Abubakar Malami, had expressed though Ogun remains one of the safest agreed to establish Amotekun to Makinde and Fayemi of Oyo and Ekiti heaved a sigh of relief. To them, the local wave of insecurity in the region. He, Security and Civil Defence Corps and reservations and opposed the states in the country, much still needed to strengthen the security architecture in respectively as well as the Ogun State security personnel can now go all out to however, explained that the delay in the vigilance groups, was set up as a quick Amotekun concept, Soyinka had be done to make it the safest. The monarch the region. Amotekun is a Yoruba word Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako- combat criminal herders, marauding establishment of the outfit in the state response mechanism, to restore and openly criticised the opposition, called on security agencies to share for Leopard. The logo features of this bandits and effectively check the crime was borne out of the need to be maintain law and order, especially in the insisting that the Amotekun operation intelligence reports to rid the state of crime. April 11, 2021 |12 April 11, 2021 |13 Special Report Special Report was not only appropriately required, but long overdue. He stressed, inter alia, that it is the fundamental right of the people to defend themselves from killers and other You have been created to unscrupulous forces that threaten their “ existence. assist them, to protect While championing the establishment of them, to be part of them, Amotekun, Soyinka had, however, warned that the regional outfit must not morph into to live inside them, to another Special Anti-Robbery Squad gather information, to say (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force that was recently disbanded. His advice came to the police, the military: amid the recent allegations of recklessness we cannot handle this, but and extrajudicial killings against Amotekun personnel, especially in Oyo State. we have seen this, would But in his goodwill message at the like to take a look and Amotekun launch in Abeokuta, Soyinka assist... noted that the outfit was not created to replace existing security agencies. He warned the Nigerian Police Force and other Gov. Dapo Abiodun decorating Prof. Wole Soyinka as the Super Marshal of Amotekun Corps security agencies to eschew what he called while the corps Commander, David Akinremi looks on. "silly competition" with the Amotekun Corps. He said the Amotekun operatives too should not trample on people's rights, but strive to protect them at all times. Soyinka cautioned Amotekun operatives against abuse of uniforms, saying any of them who breached his code of conduct risks being struck by Ogun (god of iron). He stated that their activities would be closely monitored. He said, "My last message is to the Amotekun people, the squad, the team, what people like me and we stand ready to contribute, Mr. Governor, what we can contribute to this initiative is monitoring, advice, designs, we use our minds to see how physical initiative can actually work out rationally and I want the Amotekun team to understand that we will be watching you. As representatives of the civil society group, we will be watching you very closely to make sure that you do not trample on the rights of citizens. "You have been created to assist them, to protect them, to be part of them, to live inside them, to gather information, to say to Excitement as Abiodun strengthens security the police, the military: we cannot handle this, but we have seen this, would like to take a look and assist? "So, Amotekun, we are watching you. If you abuse your uniform, before Ogun architecture with Operation Amotekun strikes you, we would have felt with you." wave in the state. meticulous and inclusive by allowing the troubled parts. The renowned professor also told police By Kunle Abdul-Azeez operation showed the image of a prancing, Oyedele, and her counterpart in Osun At the Arcade Ground, Oke-Mosan, people to participate in the decision- The governor declared that no part and other security agencies that Amotekun angry leopard in full flight, with 'zero State, Benedict Gboyega Alabi. The Ooni Abeokuta where the launch took place, making process that affects them. of Ogun State would be a safe haven does not serve as a replacement. He called "We cannot but factor our economic tolerance to crime' as the pay-off line. of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, was also Governor Abiodun declared that Abiodun pointed out that the for criminals under whatever guise. for cooperation and collaboration among status and other peculiarities into any But following the brutal #EndSARS among dignitaries in attendance. Amotekun was not meant to compete Amotekun operatives in the state were He admonished those with criminal the security agencies towards addressing security machinery we want to put in protests in 2020 that exposed the At the historic event, it was revealed that with other security agencies, but to carefully selected, trained and equipped tendencies to have a rethink as the security challenges. My second message is to the place. That is why operation of the dysfunctional state of the federally- each of the six states had procured 20 further strengthen the security with necessary logistics, technical state would not be a home for Soyinka said, "My second message is to other security people; if you Amotekun in Ogun State looks like a controlled police and resurgent violent security patrol vans equipped with apparatus of the state. According to backstopping and political will for criminals. the other security people; if you take a look “ delay. For us, it is never a delay; it was a attacks this year by suspected Fulani communication gadgets and hundreds of him, the security challenges facing the effective take-off and service delivery, "Any property found to be serving at the unique swagger stick of the Governor take a look at the unique calculated and methodical process in herdsmen who were also accused of motorcycles for the take-off of the regional state and the nation as a whole require adding that the state government expects as hideouts to criminals will not only and the head of Amotekun, you will know thoughts, action and to ensure a hitch- kidnappings, rape and plunder of farming security outfit. After the grand kick-off in the cooperation of all Nigerians to be nothing but the best performance from be taken over by government, but that it differs drastically from either the swagger stick of the free service delivery." Governor and the head of communities in the South West, the quest Ibadan, the governors followed up with surmounted. He added that security them. such facility will also be demolished. police or the military swagger stick. It is With the foregoing remarks, Ogun for local police operatives and recruitments of operatives and other agencies ought to work in harmony and While urging the personnel of the Whoever is found to be harbouring symbolic, it's unique, it's aesthetic and it Amotekun, you will know State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, "homegrown" solutions to rising agreed modalities for the security outfit in not engage in unnecessary competition. security outfit to operate within the kidnappers, ritualists, robbers or any just says we are different and I think that that it differs drastically formally launched the state's wing of the insecurity in the region had heightened their respective states. "Let me note that the inauguration of ambit of the law establishing it, the criminals will be arrested and handed message, the aspect of it I want the security Western Nigeria Security Network among the people of the zone. In Ogun State, not a few residents had the Amotekun in Ogun State is not to governor charged them to make their over for prosecution," he added. to understand is that, it is not a replacement from either the police or the codenamed "Operation Amotekun" in Determined to prevent various security looked forward to the commencement of create unnecessary competition with impact felt by cooperating with other The highpoint of the ceremony was for you. military swagger stick. It is Abeokuta on Thursday. The security threats from spiraling out of control, the Amotekun, especially against the backdrop other security agencies in the state. And security agencies to protect lives and the decoration of Nobel Laureate, "You are too jealous of your position, of outfit, established by the six governors South West governors firmed up the legal of deadly attacks allegedly carried out by this is why everybody must work property of the people. He enjoined the Professor Wole Soyinka, as the your uniforms and everything and where symbolic, it's unique, it's of the South West states, is aimed at framework for Operation Amotekun and armed Fulani herdsmen in some parts of together to further strengthen security people to volunteer needed information "Super Marshall of Amotekun Corps" there should be cooperation, there is aesthetic and it just says complementing the efforts of the police began to roll out measures to implement it the Yewa axis of the state in which several of lives and property in the state," to the outfit to enable the Corps to serve by Governor Abiodun. It will be competition, that is silly. Let us now go we are different and I think and other security agencies in taming in their respective jurisdictions. people lost their lives and others sustained Abiodun said. them better. recalled that the Ogun State-born beyond that and recognise that this unit is security challenges in the region. On January 9, 2020, Amotekun injuries. Houses, vehicles, motorcycles and In his address, the governor recalled Abiodun, who regretted that the recent literary icon had been one of the simply to complement what you are already that message, the aspect of The six governors, Rotimi Akeredolu officially berthed with its inauguration in other valuables were also razed in the that the establishment of the joint farmers-herders clashes led to loss of prominent backers of the regional doing adequately." it I want the security to (Ondo), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Gboyega Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The mayhem. security outfit was agreed on by leaders lives in some parts of the state, said a security outfit. Speaking on behalf of traditional rulers in Oyetola (Osun), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), ceremony was graced by Governor Therefore, when on Thursday the and governments of the six South West task force, comprising operatives of the At the time the nation's Attorney- the state, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of understand is that, it is not Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) and Akeredolu, who is also the Chairman, Amotekun Corps in Ogun State was states in June 2019, as part of holistic Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police, General and Minister of Justice, Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, said a replacement for you Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), had in 2019 South West Governors' Forum; Governors eventually inaugurated, many people approach towards tackling the rising Department of State Services, Nigeria Abubakar Malami, had expressed though Ogun remains one of the safest agreed to establish Amotekun to Makinde and Fayemi of Oyo and Ekiti heaved a sigh of relief. To them, the local wave of insecurity in the region. He, Security and Civil Defence Corps and reservations and opposed the states in the country, much still needed to strengthen the security architecture in respectively as well as the Ogun State security personnel can now go all out to however, explained that the delay in the vigilance groups, was set up as a quick Amotekun concept, Soyinka had be done to make it the safest. The monarch the region. Amotekun is a Yoruba word Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako- combat criminal herders, marauding establishment of the outfit in the state response mechanism, to restore and openly criticised the opposition, called on security agencies to share for Leopard. The logo features of this bandits and effectively check the crime was borne out of the need to be maintain law and order, especially in the insisting that the Amotekun operation intelligence reports to rid the state of crime. April 11, 2021 |14 April 11, 2021 |21 News ShowBiz Reminiscence

"Proposed Varsity of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, 'Every movie producer wanted to see colour will create 10,000 jobs” – Alake of my panties' – Actress, Igbojionu Nancy Laments 25 years ago, Ovation International By: Lekan Ige stands good stead to p r o v i d e t h e n e e d e d Magazine was born in London b a A d e d o t u n By Dele Momodu Aremu Gbadebo, relevant and qualitative the Paramount practical training required ellow Africans, I feel so get involved in pro-democracy activities Larry Izamoje) wrote our beautiful O which landed me in detention in Lagos Sports section beginning with 'The All- Ruler and Alake of by the university. emotional today, please, and, later, exile in England. time Goals'. George Opong Weah (now Egbaland, has projected “The whole world is Findulge me as I take you facing a serious health through the trajectory that gave birth The main story for today is about what President of Liberia) was prominently that the establishment of to what is now known today as the happened in the city of London after featured. the Federal University of c h a l l e n g e , w h i c h navigating my way from Lagos to We had a page for Property of the underscores the need to Ovation Media Group, comprising of Medicine and Medical a magazine and television, as well as Cotonou to Lome to Accra and eventually month, in which we featured the Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun train more health care an online newspaper, The Boss. I just to London. I had been a relatively magnificent home of then Managing State, would create over workers for our dear can't imagine that a quarter of a frequent visitor to London since the Director of Alpha Merchant Bank, 10,000 new jobs for country, in particular, and century has already passed, just like 1980s, but I was never tempted to Otunba Olujimi Adebisi Lawal. Chief abscond and disappear into thin air like Femi Alafe-Aluko, a property and real Nigerians in general. the world at large. that. The journey has been long, but The Aro of Egbaland, the story itself is even longer. The saga many visitors often do. Despite some estate guru also authored a property The Egba Apex Monarch challenges, life was generally good and column for us. Okagbue Aduba not only High Chief Yinka Kufile of how I meandered my ways into further explained that the London in July 1995 is no longer sweet in Nigeria, until the military boots wrote the beautiful story on The Rising jobs would be created from further disclosed the news. I must have told and retold it on decided to step and march on our necks! Profile of South African Women, but he the various services that preparedness of the Alake, many different platforms a million So, despite the imminent dangers I faced also helped tremendously in production. would require catering for Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, times! I make bold to say that it is a in my dear beloved country, it never We had our resource persons in Princess staff and students of the as the Paramount Ruler of unique and veritable lesson for most occurred to me that one day I will make Funmi Ayandokun, Princess Moradeun the United Kingdom my veritable home Solanke, Badou Diop, Mrs Tayo proposed university. Egbaland, in conjunction aspiring young journalists and would his Chiefs, and alongside be politicians. I therefore offer no until my first cousin Segun Fatoye Agunbiade, Mr Francis Kokutse, Mr In a Memorandum for opened my slumbering eyes to stark Segun Adebayo (Photographer), Mr other social and cultural apologies for repeating it here again. the Establishment of the However, because this is not the thrust realities. He had asked me what I would Sanya Ojikutu, Mr Kunle Bakare, Mr Tertiary Health Institution, groups, would practically of my epistle today, let me just be doing to keep body and soul together Sylvester Mbou, and others. addressed to the Chairman, support the take off and summarise it for the sake of those who now that it was clear that I would be in But the main clincher for us was the Senate Committee on operations of the varsity. were not yet born at the time and may exile for some time. To be honest, I had cover story written by the celebrated Health (Secondary & High Chief Yinka Kufile not be aware of the politico-military no idea and didn't even contemplate such. author, Ike Okonta, titled JUST He then volunteered a suggestion, which DREAM. Just imagine a poor being, an Tertiary) with Ref No. further revealed to the pestilence that hit Nigeria like a brutal Committee that the Alake tornado, an unrelenting and was later developed with my brother and irreverent committed idealist and non- ALAKE/FED.UNI.MED great friend, Damola Aderemi, in a conformist, let loose on Harrods, one of w o u l d i n a d d i t i o n , unremitting tropical storm, at the time. & SCI.ABK.012/001 dated On June 12, 1993, a Presidential basement bedroom in their maisonette the most exotic and expensive shops in 18th March 2021, and influence the good people election was conducted by the home at Rowley Way Estate, on Abbey the world. It would be harrowing and delivered by the Aro of of Ogun State and Egba Nancy Igbojionu Babangida government. It was a Road, London, that would change the galling, yet wonderful and awesome in Egbaland, Oba Gbadebo people, in particular, to straight fight between two business course and direction of African celebrity We had a story on famous Pastors, its glamour and glitz! That was the revealed that almost every have to offer, my talent”. traumatic experience Ike Okonta c o m m e n d e d t h e donate buildings and other udding Nigerian an interest in her kpekus. moguls, Chief Moshood Abiola and journalism in a ground-breaking and including Pastors Tunde Bakare, Reverend director and producer wants Sharing her bad sex remarkable manner, forever. That was enjoyed, or suffered, as he explored the Committee for its quick resources to the new actress, Nancy My challenges coming Alhaji Bashir Tofa. The election was Francis Wale Oke, Pastor Agu Irukwu, the University as soon the Bill Igbojionu has to see the color of her pant up was that everybody experience, the script adjudged the best and freest in the how the seed of Ovation International Odulele Twins, Albert and Vincent, gilt, ostentation and razzmatazz of all that attending to the Bill to the B magazine was planted in me. Against all Harrods had to offer. Ike wrote: shared some of her before giving her a role in wanted to see the colour interpreter said: “I don't history of elections in Nigeria. The Reverend Matthew Ashimolowo and present stage of the public would have been passed. “Nothing comes cheap at Harrods, challenges plying her trade their movies. of my panties with the experience bad sex winner was undoubtedly Chief Abiola. odds and, in particular, a chronic lack of different Nigerian and Ghanaian Pastors. hearing. Quoting the Egba Grand sufficient funding for the mega dream and true. But one endearing side to this hymn as an up and coming According to her, this promise that they will because my man crush is The results were never announced The story was authored by Ms Pauline Monarch, High Chief vision that we shared, we braved the odds Walley. to opulence is that it has a place for the In the Memorandum, the trend makes her feel very make me a star. Of course, so yummy on the bed. I officially, although the full results had Yinka Kufile added; “The actress in Nollywood. been compiled by the electoral umpire to start. That is another story. I'm eternally Our maiden edition Famous broadcast journalist, Mr Mani very affluent and also for those who Aro of Egbaland and worthless as filmmakers do have experienced bad sex number of Ogun State and Nancy Igbojionu who it made me feel worthless, of the time, the National Electoral grateful to all those who came to my Onumonu, interviewed Mrs Lola aspire to affluence. You can pick up a Oluwo-Ijemo, High Chief not look at what she can do contained populist other Nigerian children in had an interview recently like all they want is just once; it was not good at Commission (NEC), the precursor to rescue. “ Ayanrinde, the first African female Cartier diamond watch for twenty Oluyinka Kufile, told the with her talent but only have the state desiring to study reported by Kemi Filani the pant, and not what I all. today's Independent National Electoral The first copy of the maiden issue of Conservative Councillor in the UK, thousand pounds. But take a walk to the Senate Committee that the Ovation International magazine rolled off stories of the next counter and you can just as easily medicine and health- Commission (INEC) and published by representing Wandsworth. We culled a Egba Apex Monarch most newspapers. Some Smart Alec the press in April 1996. It was a miracle. story from The Spectator, which was pick up another, silver though, for about related courses do not have commendable posited that Ogun State's Grammy: Burna Boy, Wizkid's feat will motivate thought that by adding 'Independent' Again, I must thank all the dare-devil written by Ms Zulikat Wuraola Abiola, two hundred pounds. And it will take a incontrovertible strong any Federal Institution in to the name of the body, it would friends and colleagues who made this feat successes of African titled 'Let My Father Go.' We never tested connoisseur to detect the showing as the Nigeria's Ogun State to actualise suddenly become independent. Get possible. We managed to produce a anticipated that Chief Abiola would later difference. At Harrods, the watchword is businessmen and good taste. industrial hub for largest their dream.” real! There is nothing in a name. Now masterpiece with Mohammed Al-Fayed, die in prison. Nigerian artistes - TMW-TNKAY boss the owner of Harrods at the time, on the “Time flies. But you hardly notice. You c o n c e n t r a t i o n o f The leader of the three- we know that the nomenclature may businesses that My old school friend at the University man Alake's delegation hairman of the fast be slightly improved, but the antics Cover. By the time this premiere edition of Ife, Juwon Ogungbe, wrote a column are feeling thirsty. You take the escalator manufacturing companies, ...signs AY.Com Royal Ambassador came out and we delivered copies to his to the ground floor to slake your thirst told the Senate Committee rising music record and tactics remain the same. Shame on would ultimately gain called 'Pleasure', on music and had been experiencing all those Czar's that have held sway at office, he was so impressed that he sent us entertainment. There were stories on Fela, with a cold beer. But you pause as you on Tertiary Health that His label in Nigeria, rapid influx and population C the helm of affairs of our electoral bottles of wine, champagnes and some traction across Manu Dibango, Yousour N'Dour, Salif notice the price-tag. At Harrods, you just TMW- TNKAY Music growth, adding that the Majesty, Oba Gbadebo, body, apart from possibly Prof chocolates, and above all a powerful letter Keita, Baaba Maal, Hugh Masekela and must pause. But then you are just as Worldwide, Temmie development called for passionately and sincerely Attahiru Jega. Anyway, I digress. of appreciation. It was the first indication Africa and beyond as others. Weird MC was also featured. quickly seduced by the beauty of it all, Olabode, has declared that the understated elegance, the power, the e x p a n s i o n i n pleaded that the Bill 2031 Unfortunately, the military leadership that Ovation was going to be a great and the real African I wrote a story on Buckingham S B . 2 6 , s e e k i n g t h e winning the Grammy's at the time, based on whatever huge success. University as an African University where aura. infrastructures and specific “Harrods is the world, minus its establishment of the Award by the duo of Burna possessed them, decided to annul the Our maiden edition contained populist children of rich and famous Africans tertiary healthcare centre to stories of the commendable successes of story. poverty and sadness…” Federal University of Boy and Wizkid, will serve election, after the event. It was schooled. His Excellency Judge meet the expected demand as a great motivation for the generally believed that an immensely African businessmen and businesses that Bolasodun Adesumbo Ajibola, a Prince of It would be nice to be able to Medicine and Medical reproduce some of these stories someday. for health workers for Nigerian music industry and powerful group of Army Generals and would ultimately gain traction across Owu in Egbaland, was conferred with the Sciences, Abeokuta, as Africa and beyond as the real African There is a lot of history, not only in the Ogun, neighbouring states inspire hope in local artistes. their civilian collaborators connived degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa proposed by the Federal story. We can rightly and proudly assert to and, guess what, the Rt. Hon. Baroness facts recounted in the stories but also in and countries. Mrs. Olabode who gave and conspired to rob Chief Abiola of Medical Centre (FMC), his unprecedented victory. That is a say that Ovation was the trail blazer for Prof Grace Alele-Williams, Alhaja Margaret Thatcher of Kesteven, KG, was the life and times of the prodigious and A c c o r d i n g t o O b a this declaration in a chat Kudirat Abiola, Mrs Morounkeji Idi-Aba, be “passed to tale I have also told a few times, but showcasing and celebrating the riches of in attendance. Ajibola's children Segun prolific authors and contributors that Gbadebo, “The three with Nigerian Gateway Okunowo, Mrs Titi Ajanaku, Lady have graced the pages of this pave way for the next stage the gory details have never really been men and women of Africa and African (now a SAN), Ademola, Akinmade, and important things that recently, said though other descent which some non-African Onyeka Onwenu, Mrs Christie Essien- their sister, Mrs Modupe Afikuyomi all magnificent, majestic and monumental o f s e t t i n g u p a n revealed. This is definitely a story for human beings require to artistes of Nigerian descent another day. magazine franchises have now enhanced Igbokwe, Regent Omotunde Adelabu, read Law at the same Buckingham magazine, even if I say so myself. Sadly, function and be productive endowment fund and other had won the global award in I was deeply involved in the by having a separate section and journal Senator Franca Afegbua, Erelu Abiola University. Judge Ajibola's citation was some of the personages and authors alike Dosunmu, and so many distinguished are food, shelter and good necessary steps for the the past, the latest ones won political denouement that played out at to deal with these personalities. Indeed, read by another distinguished Nigerian, Dr have passed on to the great beyond and I names. It practically sold out the pray for the sweet repose of their souls. health. The most important immediate take-off of the by artistes well known by the time, not only because I had our first cover was on some African Olufemi Elias, son of Justice Taslim university.” become a senior journalist in Chief billionaires, including Al Fayed from magazine because we paraded who's Olawale Elias, Former Chief Justice of It is noteworthy to tell you one of the of them all is health as it is Nigerians, would inspire who in the Nigerian social scene. The Two other members of is a business that generates labels", Olabode noted. enviable height, she added Abiola's stable of newspapers, but also Egypt; Chief M. K. O Abiola, leading a Nigeria and President of the International best things that happened to us at the the only thing that can upcoming artistes to aspire very first article (under the column beginning. It was the visit by Prince t h e A l a k e ' s 3 - m a n value by providing people She, however, pointed that the label will further because I had become close to the long list of Nigerian moneybags; Mr Court of Justice who is himself a guarantee wealth and other for greatness. out that as a country that colossus himself and I was one of his Amadou Samba of The Gambia; Dr called “Good Day Africa” on page renowned international Public Nduka Obaigbena and the profound delegation to the Public with something interesting create opportunities for three was penned by my journalism good things in life. She, however, urged values cultural heritage, trusted aides. I was not a thoroughbred James O. Onobiono of Cameroun; Daniel International law lawyer. The graduation advice he left behind: “Dele, make sure H e a r i n g o n t h e to do. It's a form of activity talented artistes hero and inspiration, Mr Sonala “The imperatives of the Nigerians doing music to up TMW/TNKAY will use politician but boasted of socio- Asafo of Ghana, the Olympio Brothers, ceremony paraded many Nigerians at the Ovation does not die. Do everything to Establishment of the that holds the attention or She, therefore, disclosed Salomon, Nathaniel, Harry, John and Olumhense, from New York. My great protect and sustain it. Failure has no establishment of the their game and endeavour to influence as a label to welfarist credentials at the time. I was Bachelors and Masters levels, including Federal University of get international recognition gives pleasure and delight that her record label not overly impressed with the Alberto from Gabon and others. friend, Onukaba Adinoyi-Oyo, an Ms Olayinka Aina, Ms Iyabo Olayinka friend or relatives. I discovered this fact u n i v e r s i t y a r e t o o promote African values, extremely gifted writer, now of blessed Medicine and Medical for their talents. to people. recently signed a famous Nigerian military or the politicians that We ran a controversial story on 100 Ogunseye, Ms Bilikisu Rimi, Ms when my magazine, Thisweek, died! numerous to mention. stressing that it will memory, wrote about the struggle for Ovation must not die…” These words Sciences, Abeokuta, by the The record label boss “The global music artiste, Ayoola Johnson, shamelessly thronged around them stormy Nigerian women which became Hakeemat Iyadunni Segun-Oki and Abdul There is no Federal focus more on the the major topic for gossips. The women power in 'Somalia: Fragments of a continue to resonate and reverberate not Senate Committee on described music a serious industry has experienced a popularly known Ay.Com like flies and fleas. Rashid Waziri. Ms Olufunke Olatokunboh G o v e r n m e n t - o w n e d Nigerian entertaining and appointed Royal Once the freest and fairest elections included Mrs Bolajoko Kuforiji-Olubi, Nation…' Who could have imagined Onitiri bagged a first class in Law. There only in my ears but stridently, Secondary and Tertiary business that can't be period of growth over the Nigeria would one day go through a teaching hospital in the industry. Ambassador, Barrister were annulled, I could not like other Chief Mrs Opral Benson, Mrs Florence were so many Nigerians in the school. obstreperously and endlessly in my heart Medical Institutions, were brushed aside, "adding that years. 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Kashamu's political family Osinbajo's verdict: Things will get better for Nigeria Man duped by fraudsters disrupts MAPOLY AMACOS '95 Set reunites, activities at Access Bank s Christians all over “I just want to thank God for God. if you subscribe to that plan, if dissolves into APC the world celebrate the our nation, and pray that our He said, “God's plan for you accept that Christ died for man scammed by collecting N1 million in two E a s t e r s e a s o n , nation will experience the grace you and rose again and that the By Kunle Abdul-Azeez associates and loyalists A humanity was that Christ will fraudsters stormed hours. Nigerians hould have great and mercy of God in so many die and will resurrect. The plan is fulfilled in the Access Bank, Chevron rstwhile members of have been in quandary over refurbishes departmental library A However, at the expiration of hope that things are going to different ways that we are resurrection is evidence of the resurrection.” branch, Lagos, last Thursday to the late Senator their political future. the two hours, when he did not get better for the country, expecting His grace and mercy. fact that those who believe Osinbajo further stated that make a scene in a futile bid to h e a r f r o m t h e ' b a n k Buruji Kashamu Speaking during the visit, E according to Vice President All will be well in Jesus' name,” would be saved eternally and the Easter season was one “of have his money back. representative', he stormed faction of the Peoples Sanyaolu disclosed that the Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. the Vice President said. would live eternal joy and great joy because we celebrate According to an Instagram Access Bank nearest to him to Democratic Party (PDP) in former PDP members were Prof. Osinbajo stated this While wishing Nigerians a peace with the Almighty. And the evidence of the plan of user, Ritacooks, who posted the collect either the promised Ogun State have defected to impressed by Governor during a brief chat with Happy Easter celebration, the that promise is open to every God. In some way, God has video of the disorderly scene, N1million or his N100,000 the ruling All Progressives Abiodun's performance journalists after the Easter VP added that the message of single person. given us a receipt of our the gentleman, who is not a capital. Congress (APC). since taking the mantle of Sunday service at the Aso Villa Easter is a message of the special “Whoever you are, that salvation and it is really customer of the bank, claimed When bank officials told him Chapel on Sunday. and exceeding love and grace of exciting.” The defectors also pledged leadership in the state. promise is open to you, that is, he was called by someone who he had been scammed and there their loyalty and support for introduced himself as working was nothing the bank could do He said they are willing to for Access Bank and told to Governor Dapo Abiodun and contribute their quota to for him, he became unruly and participate in a scheme wherein insisted on having at least his his administration in the ongoing development any contribution he made state. N100,000 back. efforts and support the would be multiplied in two A calm policeman could be Governor Abiodun had, present administration to hours. seen in the clip restraining him last Thursday, received a further take the state to The man said he sent from attacking the bank delegation of the defectors greater heights. N100,000 under the promise of officials. led by PDP candidate for H o w e v e r, A b i o d u n Ogun Central Senatorial welcomed the defectors, Plateau Lawmaker, 3 others died in District in the 2019 election, saying they made the right Hon. Biodun Sanyaolu. choice by joining the accident on son's wedding day It will be recalled that progressives fold. Kashamu, who represented The governor, who Ogun East Senatorial restated his commitment District between 2015 and to running an all-inclusive 2019 on the platform of PDP, administration, assured died in Lagos on August 8, the defectors that the 2 0 2 0 a s a r e s u l t o f ruling party would ensure complications from COVID- equity, fairness and justice 19. f o r a l l m e m b e r s , Since the demise of the late irrespective of when they politician, many of his joined. Cross section of AMACOS ‘95 Set donating food items to the Stella Obasanjo Children’s Home, Ibara, Abeokuta

Confession: Female robber The Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Youths and Sports, Comrade Lamide Lawal (M) in a group photograph with the newly inaugurated exco members of the APC Youth League, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Chapter. Set equally made substantial donation of items, revealed how she sleeps with foodstuff, beddings and medication to the Stella Obasanjo Children Home in Abeokuta. her victims in Lagos At a dinner organised to cap the event, some lecturers State of Nigeria does not reflect were feted by the Set. These include the former Head of Department of Mass Communication, Professor Lai Oso, seasoned advert teacher, Bidemi Osunbiyi and retired editorial writing lecturer, Matthew Ogunsiji. the Buhari I knew – Bakare The award night was also graced by the Ogun State he senior pastor of “Fellow Nigerians, you may Transparency International's rising level of insecurity in Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Waheed C i t a d e l G l o b a l recall that as PMB took the oath Corruption Perceptions Index. several parts of Nigeria to Odusile. “On job creation, at the Speaking on the sideline of event, Lai Oso, hinted on TCommunity Church in of office during his first term in failure to restructure the aruna Maitala, a The accident happened at b e g i n n i n g o f h i s Lagos, Tunde Bakare, on office, he summed up his country, he noted that non-state the panacea to the spiraling insecurity in the country, member of the House Barde, close to Keffi in administration, President Sunday said the state of election campaign promises in actors have taken advantage of suggesting massive investment in reformative education. of Representatives Nasarawa State. Unfortunately M u h a m m a d u B u h a r i H Nigeria's does not reflect 3 pivotal agendas, namely: the situation and hijacked the Oso, who is a Don at the Lagos State University representing Bassa/Jos North Haruna Maitala, his son Jafaru, embarked on large-scale skill The Set President, Ayo Makanju (right), the HOD, Mass President Muhammadu Buhari Security, Anti-Corruption & political governance of the (LASU) traced the initial festering of the Boko Haram Federal Constituency of an aide, and the driver died in development through the N- Comm., Funmi Alakija (middle) and the 25th Anniversary that he knows. Eco Diversification with a regions. Plateau State, and three others the accident. Power programme. Under this Chair, Idowu Jokpeyibo during the inauguration of the and abduction of students in public schools in the In his State of the Nation focus on job creation. “The greatest demand on the renovated departmental library country to lack of proper education. died in an accident. According to our source, the s c h e m e , h u n d r e d s o f administration of President address to commemorate the “However, the 1st term saw Oso said: "Precarious and complicated as the security Haruna was travelling from lawmaker and his son, who was 2021 Easter celebrations, the Buhari admin grapple with thousands were empowered.” Muhammadu Buhari is to situation in the country is, reformative education can still Abuja to Jos for his son's a student of University of female robber has to eradicate crime in the state. Bakare said he is forced to the collapse in oil prices and In the same vein, Bakare facilitate the emergence of t was a unique reunion when the 1995 Set of the Mass wedding. He was travelling Abuja, died on the spot while a revealed how she use to The arrest was done on the 1st speak out owing to what he Nigeria's 1st recession in about b a c k e d c a l l s f o r t h e legitimate regional governance Communication students of the Moshood Abiola be used to arrest the situation. alongside one of his sons, policeman attached to him, Ahave canal knowledge of April and women were described as Buhari's legacy 25 yrs. Despite the false starts, restructuring of the country, frameworks that can fill the IPolytechnic, Abeokuta, recently converged on the "Those who have access to those who hold the country Jafaru Maitala, and an aide Danladi Wase and the driver of with her victims after robbing identified to be their gang b e i n g c o n f i n e d t o t h e the admin succeeded in insisting that such a move vacuum and flush out the Ogun State capital, to give back to the department. by the jugular in the abduction of students from when the car ran into a pothole, the vehicle, whose name could them. Female nowadays are leaders. unsavoury side of history. bringing Nigeria out of should not be seen as a threat illegitimate structures,” the Led by the Set President, Ayo Makanju, the alumni secondary schools in the northern part of the country veered off the road, and ran into not be confirmed, later died at almost taking over crime from The arrested suspects that “I am compelled to speak out recession and made some gains to the unity of the nation. former running mate to refurbished the departmental library, donated computers, should educate the perpetrators on the need for peace. No a tree. Kwoi General hospital. men, it seems for the past few were apprehended in Oshodi because the state of the nation in security, job creation and “We have failed to realise President Muhammadu Buhari parent will want to send his wards to school in such a included Tinuola Ajibola, m, t h a t a s t r o n g f e d e r a l furniture and literature, to enrich the library. month women are the one' s really does not represent the Buhari I anti-corruption. added. Kicking off the two-day event, the Set paid a courtesy precarious situation. This situation will only worsen the Banks unblock MTN, reconnect dealing on crime the confession (18), Adeniji Farouk, m, (16), government working with Bakare who said he is forced knew when we took that solemn “ O n s e c u r i t y , t h e call on the Acting Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Adeoye already poor enrolment in the affected areas". of this female robber was so Wale Ajetunmobi, m, (24), journey towards rebuilding administration of President strong federating units can to speak out owing to what he Chibueze Okasa, m, (17), Taiwo guarantee the security and Odedeji in his office. Oso, however, promised, on behalf of the lecturers, customers to USSD shocking. Nigeria,” he tweeted. Buhari continued the military described as Buhari's legacy share in Nigeria, with many of The police operatives of the Goodluck, m, (36), Sodiq prosperity of the Nigerian b e i n g c o n f i n e d t o t h e Speaking, the Set President, Ayo Makanju, informed the that they would put resources together to improve ommercial banks “I am compelled to speak out assault on Boko Haram that had them stranded and unable to state Rapid Response Squad Timileyin, m, (23), Salami Alex, at this point because, given the commenced at the end of the people,” the clergyman said in unsavoury side of history, Rector that the 1995 graduates of the Mass infrastructure in the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. have reconnected recharge airtime via USSD (RRS), a unit of the Lagos State m, (21), Umar Abubakar, m, state of the nation, the legacy of term of his predecessor. his State of the Nation lamented that the state of Communication Department, decided to give back to the On his part, Odusile rued the lack of commensurate CMTN customers to Police Command, have arrested (20), Micheal Iroaja, m, (36), President Muhammadu Buhari “We recall the PMB's 1st address. Nigeria's does not reflect the school to help the school sustain its trailblazing in interest in the number of students wanting to pursue banking channels after amid the Easter celebrations. additional 15 suspected robbers Abba Mohammed, m, (20) and is in grave danger of being bold move when he ordered the “ We h a v e f a i l e d t o President Buhari that he communication studies. journalism as a discipline. disconnecting them from The blockade was due to Mukaila Fasepe, m, (43). reduction of banks' commission in different parts of the State, the confined to an unsavoury side relocation of the Command appreciate the fact that knows. He recalled how the school helped in moulding his set He hinged his observation on the paltry number of their channels, including the They were identified to be coordinated governance by from 4.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent arrested is as the result of the of history. I am indeed Control Centre from Abuja to “I am compelled to speak members into leaders in their respective chosen fields of practitioners of journalism amongst the 1995 alumni of Unstructured Supplementary Commissioner of Police sudden very notorious gang of robbers the different states in each of by the telco. compelled to speak out because Borno. By December 2015, the out because the state of the human endeavours. the institution. Service Data (USSD) and interest in making sure that crime who doesn't' t spare their victims the geopolitical zones will nation does not represent the The banks had written MTN Nigeria is in a state of government declared Boko Makanju, therefore, thanked the Rector for creating "As the National President of the NUJ before this State banking apps last Friday. in the state is totally eradicated. each time they rob them. Not emergency.” Haram “technically defeated” enhance the security of Buhari I knew when we took The development was due to revert to the old commission, only her she also exposed other time to receive the Set, assuring that his members would assignment beckons, we took census of practising According to a statement He also said Nigeria is in a a n d u n a b l e t o m o u n t Nigerians and bring our that solemn journey towards to the intervention of the vowing to block MTN airtime issued by commissioner of police of her gang members who doses state of emergency over a series conventional attacks against people out of poverty. rebuilding Nigeria,” he added. continue to contribute their quotas to the development of registered journalists in the country, we were not up to in all their channels. the same thing each time they are Minister of Communications Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Police of security challenges ranging hard or soft targets. “This is the heart and soul “I am compelled to speak MAPOLY, in group and as individuals. 50,000. The number hovers around 40,000 plus. This is M T N o n S a t u r d a y done with their operations. and Digital Economy, Isa Public Relations Officer in Lagos from terrorism to banditry, “On anti-corruption: PMB o f r e s t r u c t u r i n g . out at this point because, given Responding, Dr. Odedeji, appreciated the gesture of the not commensurate to the Nation's population of over 200 After series of interrogations Pantami and the Central Bank introduced alternative State, on Wednesday 31st march kidnapping to militancy, took commendable steps in the Restructuring does not mean the state of the nation, the alumni towards development of their alma mater. He million people," the Commissioner stated. the gang leader by name Tinualo of Nigeria Governor, Godwin electronic payment platforms 2021, the operations were cultism to human trafficking fight against corruption at the the dismemberment of the l e g a c y o f P r e s i d e n t He reckoned that the nation needs trained journalists confessed and accepted the crime encouraged them to do more, especially in the area of Emefiele. to its customers to enable conducted as part of the force' s among several others. beginning of his admin, Nigerian state. It is not an Muhammadu Buhari is in according to her she enjoys mentoring for the students of the school. more than ever before in the face of the emergence of The banks blocked MTN them recharge their airtime efforts to mop up criminals Pastor Bakare recalled that including the attempt to plug attack on Nigerian unity. It grave danger of being confined sleeping with her victims who are While calling on other old students of the school to citizen journalism wherein every android phone carrier is subscribers, believed to be electronically. The payment suspected to be attacking when President Buhari took the loopholes in the system does not mean disadvantaging to an unsavoury side of history. Male anytime she is Robbing emulate the 1995 Set of Mass Communication, the Rector a journalist. a r o u n d 7 7 m i l l i o n s , p l a t f o r m s a n n o u n c e d motorists and commuters in office in 2015, he promised to through the Treasury Single any section of the country.” I am indeed compelled to speak them just to ease the pressure on assured that the school management would always be Acting Rector of the institution, Dr. Odedeji, included Flutterwave, Jumia traffic. Account (TSA) intervention. While the senior pastor of out because Nigeria is in a state accounting for about 45 per her. She told the police that she tackle corruption, tackle recommended the intervention of the '95 Set to other The arrested which mostly Citadel Global Community of emergency.” willing to partner with groups, association and individuals c e n t o f t h e t o t a l Pay, OPay, Kuda, Carbon and has slept with so many of her insecurity and fix the nation's “In 2016, Nigeria received its hard women as their gang leaders economy. highest scorecard so far in Church in Lagos linked the ready to lift MAPOLY up. sets, describing the refurbishment of the departmental telecommunications market BillsnPay. was done in all parts of thee state victim. Apart from refurbishing the departmental library, the library as a welcome development. April 11, 2021 |8 April 11, 2021 |16 Tech&Gadgets News ...with John Awe Editorial h e M i n i s t e r o f Communications and FUNAAB VC sues TDigital Economy, Ali Isa 51m Nigerians have enrolled for NIN, total Pantami, has said that 51 million Nigerians have registered for their Lessons of easter festival for love, peace national identification number (NIN). SIM registration hits 189m, says minister ...As Christians celebrate Easter He disclosed this at the sixth edition of the ministerial briefing hristians the world over ambassadors of Jesus Christ he Vice-Chancellor of of the University and the organised by the Presidential supposed to be done without He said the improper and strive to be their the Federal University society as a whole. Media Team, at the Presidential NIN. He said rather than registration has posed a recently celebrated the o f A g r i c u l t u r e , Prof.Salako commended population census that can be challenge that government is T Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. c r u c i f i x i o n a n d brothers' keepers by making A b e o k u t a ( F U N A A B ) , members of the University He also warned that failure to manipulated, NIN will determine currently dealing with. Prof.Kolawole Salako has Community for religious the accurate number of Nigerians The Federal Government C obtain NIN can earn a Nigerian resurrection of Jesus Christ the world a better place to called on members of the harmony and peaceful co- between seven and 14 years because of its uniqueness and last year directed telecom U n v e r s i t y existence assuring that as their imprisonment as stipulated by the tamper-proof quality. operators to to block SIM cards widely called Easter festival. live in. Community,Christians in Vice-Chancellor he will constitution. He also added that no The minister also announced that are not linked to NIN by particular and Nigerians in continue to promote the spirit one would soon be able to enjoy that about 189 million Subscriber December of last year. Easter, the greatest festival in The world as presently general to live in harmony by o f o n e n e s s t h r o u g h government services without Identification Module (SIM) The deadline was to January embracing love and peace in unwavering commitment to having NIN. have been registered in the 19, 2021, for subscribers with Christendom underscores the configured is hurting and all the true spirit of Easter fairness,equity,justice and Pantami said it was optional country. NIN to link it with their SIM, and celebration. transparency which are the for someone to have a SIM card, Out of this, 150 million are February 9, 2021, for those primacy of humility and hands must be on deck to Prof. Salako in his Goodwill cardinal objectives and but mandatory for them to have complete registration while the without NIN. M e s s a g e c o n g r a t u l a t e s m a i n s t a y o f h i s NIN. He stated that a lot of remainder were improperly The deadline was later selflessness which Jesus engender peace. It therefore Christians in the University Administration 12-Point transactions in the country are not registered. extended to April 6. and the world at large for a Agenda. Christ, the lamb of God, behoves all Christian successful completion of the He urged members of the lent,felicitating with them on University Community and FG, telecom operators to meet over court which took away the sins of faithful to shun evil and the celebration of Easter. citizenry in general to the world symbolised. Easter, embrace good as evil doing is The Vice Chancellor compliment government's judgement stopping SIM blocking deadline charged staff and students of efforts at combating the spread tantamount to nailing Jesus the University and citizenry at of Covid-19 by strictly is preceded by 40 days fasting large to shun rancour and adhering to medical protocols and Digital Economy. December 15, 2020, directed he Federal Government acrimony reiterating that the of avoiding high density An official of the Ministry telecommunication companies Christ to the cross at is scheduled to meet with and prayers heralded by Ash development and progress of gathering especially while telecommunications of Communications and to block from their network, T Digital Economy who wished Calvary again. FUNAAB and Nigeria in attending Easter Picnic at any SIM that is not registered Wednesday. operators and other key general is tied to love and unity religious and event centres, to remain anonymous said, with valid NINs with effect stakeholders in the sector over a m o n g i n d i v i d u a l s maintaining social distance “These are issues that will be from December 30, 2020. After the fall of man at the Good neighbourliness, love, self the recent court judgement therein,irrespective of political and wearing of face masks. addressed in the meeting that However, following public which stopped the government and religious affiliation. The Vice-Chancellor will come up before the April 6 o u t c r y a n d c r i t i c i s m s Ali Isa Pantami Garden of Eden, the search control and holiness should from going on with its earlier He emphasized that the reiterated his Administration deadline.'' especially with respect to the plan to disconnect SIM cards be the abiding principles whole essence of Easter commitment to making the Also confirming the short notice, the government for a redeemer that will take not linked to National Identity celebration is Christ selfless University safe for members planned meeting is the gave 6 weeks extension to Smile Telecoms Holdings receives $51m Numbers (NIN) by April 6. guiding behaviours of love and sacrifice to humanity of the Academic Community President, Association of subscribers without NIN from the sins of the world away had The meeting which is through his death on the cross and guests by sustaining T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s December 30, 2020, to planned to hold before the in funding to boost operations Christian faithful now and and resurrection thereafter, consistent fumigation of the C ompanies of Nigeria, February 9, 2021, and 3 weeks been intensified until the expiration of the deadline is to u r g i n g c h r i s t i a n s a n d nooks and crannies of the Ikechukwu Nnamani, who extension for subscribers with a n A f r i c a n enhance its operations in the Momdijian was appointed as consider the recent court ruling advent of Jesus Christ. in subsequent years to come. Nigerians at large to imbibe the campus,provision of hand stated that the Communications NIN from December 30, 2020, telecommunications respective markets in which it Board Member and Chairman and look at available options. Easter spirit of love and sanitizers,water and soaps and Minister would make public the to January 19, 2020. group, Smile Telecoms operates and further energize o f t h e G r o u p ' s A u d i t It is about time that the According to a report, P Nigerian Gateway congratulates sacrifice for the general good enforcing use of face masks. officials of the Federal Ministry decision of the government on This was further extended Holdings Ltd has announced the its operations and support Committee. of Communications and Digital the April 6 deadline soon. on February 2, 2021, to April receipt of a fresh boost in efforts towards achieving Smile Telecoms was Christians for witnessing this faithful matched words with Economy and operators in the Nnamani said, “The 16, following further calls for a funding from its majority better performance as well as a founded in 2007 with head Ogun: Shun thuggery, political telecommunications sector M i n i s t e r w i l l m a k e a deadline extension or outright shareholder, Al Nahla. delay till March 2022 before o ff i c e i n E n g l a n d a n d year's Easter Festival in view actions to engender peace confirmed that the government determination on it when it gets suspension of the NIN This comes along with a its debt repayment kicks in. operations in Nigeria, Tanzania, violence – Abiodun charges youths close to the time. There will be registration process due to shift of its debt repayment plan The company had earlier in Uganda and the Democratic of the overaching pervasive and harmony in the polity. was making progress with the gun State governor, "APC Youth League has NIN enrollments and its an implementation review large crowds. due date. February announced a change Republic of Congo as well as meeting just before the due A Federal High Court in The telecom giant which has in the composition of its board South Africa. insecurity in the country and It is instructive that the society Dapo Abiodun, has a mandate for ourselves, linking to SIM cards. charge the youths in In the suit filed by a human date to ascertain if it is Lagos State had on March 23, operations in Nigeria, Uganda, following the retirement of It has one of the largest sub- can only develop in an O which is to mobilize, rights lawyer, Monday Ubani, necessary to extend the time. 2021, barred the Federal Tanzania and the Democratic Ms. Irene Charnley and Mr. 1 GHz 4G LTE commercial the subsisting Covid-19 the state to shun acts of e m p o w e r a n d c a r r y the defendants included the “However, we encourage Government from blocking Republic of Congo announced Mohammed Wajih Sharbatly networks in Africa, operating in atmosphere of peace and thuggery and engagement in everyone, especially the Federal Government, Attorney everyone to go and get their SIM cards not linked to that its Restructuring Plan has from the Group and all boards the “future proof' low band, 800 pandemic which has made political violence, within and youths in our state, for us to General of the Federation, the NIN and not assume it will be National Identity in a suit filed been approved by its lenders. of the operating companies MHz band, and mid-band. this is what the Prince of without Ogun. witness development. We extended.” With the new agreement, which took effect on January life " solitary, nasty, short, Nigerian Communications by the former Second National Smile was the first to launch Abiodun gave this charge want to continue to bring Commission (NCC) and the It can be recalled that the Vice President of the NBA, Smile Telecoms will receive an 1st 2021. VoLTE on its network and peace, Jesus, characterises. while speaking at the Federal Government, on injection of $51m in funding to Ms. Irene Charnley who is brutish and harsh". the leadership skills out in Minister of Communications Monday Ubani. continued its innovation, inauguration of the Executive the founder of Smile had introducing SmileVoice, a free Let us all reflect the sterling our youths and that is why retired from her position as mobile app. As overcomers, the resurrection C o u n c i l o f t h e A l l we have been orientating Anambra Waives Right-of-Way for Telcos as 29 States Deputy Chairman of the Smile Its signature SmileVoice confers victory over sin and qualities of the risen Jesus Progressives Congress Youth and reorientating them here Telecoms Limited Board while enables customers with any Christ to better our lots in League, Ado-Odo/Ota Local and there, because if we Continue to Ignore FG's N145/m Proposed Fee M r. M o h a m m a d Wa j i h Android or Apple iPhone device death and Christian faithful Government chapter, held on leave them, they will not be Sharbatly who is a Co-Founder (including those which are not Saturday. guided and that will affect retired from his position as Co- VoLTE-enabled) to make life. May the resurrection of Government's proposed should mirror Christ in their The governor, represented even those coming behind should especially look to review Chairman of the Group. SuperClear voice calls over at the event by his Special N145/m RoW fee. charges downwards, as they Christ not be in vain in our them. To further strengthen the Smile's 4G LTE network. Assistant on Youths and The seven states that have make up the bottom 10 of states group, Mr. Osman Sultan who words, deeds and actions. "Ogun is no doubt It was also the first to lives. Happy Easter! S p o r t s a n d t h e S t a t e applied the N145/m RoW rate by broadband reach. In fact, had been the founding CEO of introduce an Unlimited T h e y s h o u l d b e g o o d blessed with good youths are Kaduna, Katsina, Plateau, Nigeria's low broadband EITC (du) in the UAE was offering, which enables Coordinator of APCYL, and they are doing well. We Ekiti, Kwara, Anambra and penetration (45%) is a reflection appointed as Vice Chairman of SuperFast data and SuperClear Olamide Lawal, said youths will not stop to continue to Imo. of the dearth of fibre networks in the Group while Mr. Albert voice, all on one bundle. as the leaders of tomorrow, encourage them and create In January 2020, Nigeria's northern states. must ensure uprightness and telecom sector appeared to more opportunities for Although 3 Northern states excellence in all their them to take up leadership have made headway as regards are among the 7 states to have RoW controversy after the 36 activities. positions through the effected the N145/m fee, no He explained that the s t a t e g o v e r n o r s h a d Northern state has totally League". unanimously agreed to review waived RoW charges for telcos. inauguration of the APCYL in I n a u g u r a t i n g t h e charges to a maximum of N145 Yet, a state like Anambra Amotekun: Thank you Mr. Governor the local government was in executive members of the per linear metre of fibre. already in the top 10 states by c o n s o n a n c e w i t h t h e Ado-Odo/Ota LG chapter However, more than a year broadband coverage across objectives of the League to of APCYL, led by Ajeigbe Governor Willie Obiano, Anambra et me begin this same, but it is never too let operation vehicles and agency, the operatives are later, 29 states have reneged on Nigeria has given such waiver. mobilise party members for Oluwafemi, the State Legal that agreement. letter with a note a for us in Ogun. other logistics to make the prone to abuse their providers. Admittedly, telcos are less progressive change across all Adviser of the League, nambra state has Many of these states l i k e l y t o d e p l o y f i b r e commendation It indeed came at a time job of Amotekun Corps power, hence, the need to completely waived However, exorbitant RoW L the 20 local governments in Oluwakemi Bello, charged continue to charge exorbitant for the Ogun State fees levied on operators by connections in Northern states when insecurity was easy. be put in checks. the state Aright-of-way (RoW) RoW fees. For instance, Lagos as low internet activity in the governor, Prince Dapo them to be coordinated and several states still constitute a trying to ruffle the peace However, I want to I sincerely hope that The governor said, "we fees for telecom operators. This has insisted on N1,500 per region might not bode well for focused in the discharge of is part of the state's efforts to roadblock to the extension of linear metre of fibre in RoW A b i o d u n , f o r our state is known for. implore the Ogun State with Amotekun in Ogun, always want our youths to be their tasks. broadband coverage across the investment in costly broadband drive broadband expansion. c h a r g e s f o r t e l e c o m infrastructure. For context, i n a u g u r a t i n g t h e Apart from making the government to monitor our state will be further good ambassadors which is She, however, called for According to the Executive country. companies. The absence of a Amotekun Corps in our operatives to undergo the why our administration has According to Dr Isa Ali Northern states constitute just the activities of the secure and the citizens the involvement of more Vice Chairman of the Nigerian unified RoW fee across the 42% of Nigeria's internet dear state. Though, the continued to give enabling Communications Commission P a n t a m i , M i n i s t e r o f necessary training and security outfit, so that it enjoy peace of mind. w o m e n i n p o l i t i c a l country keeps stalling the population, despite having the inauguration came after environment for the youths to activities in Ogun and (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, Communications and Digital advancement of broadband rudiments of security, the will not defeat the purpose Economy, 29 out of 36 states in highest number of states (19) some states in the get involved in our 'Building throughout the country. Anambra joins Kaduna as the fibre networks. and the largest population (90 governor ensured that his of which it was set up. Kasali Ibrahim, only two states to have zero- the country have yet to our Future Together' agenda. States in Northern Nigeria million). Ahmad Farroukh, Smile CEO southwest had done the administration provided Like any other security Ijebu Mushin. rated RoW charges for network implement the Federal April 11, 2021 |3 News April 11, 2021 |17 Tribute

...continued from front page Obasanjo and Gumi, who proposed the slogan of the Terrorism, Banditry, Kidnapping Odumakin's death great loss to Nigeria – Buhari, special court as 'Security is the responsibility of all Nigerians', declared that the menace of banditry, kidnapping, other Jonathan, Fayemi, Tinubu, Oyetola, Makinde, others mourn crimes and atrocities leading to general insecurity is a ormer President nationwide phenomenon. Goodluck Jonathan passing as tragic and deeply They noted that people from devastating. different parts of the country Create special courts, Fh a s e x p r e s s e d and outside the country are sadness over the passing Dr. Fayemi in a statement involved in causing insecurity of Afenifere spokesman, said the Yorubas and indeed and urged Nigerians not to Yinka Odumakin. In a Nigeria have lost a truly e n c o u r a g e o r s u p p o r t statement on Saturday, patriotic citizen, a fearless criminality. J o n a t h a n d e s c r i b e d activist who consistently While acknowledging that O d u m a k i n a s a spoke truth to power and a the security situation in the Obasanjo, Gumi tell FG man of the people who country has gone beyond courageous patriot and tolerance, they stressed that cuddling of criminals and rights crusader who championed the cause of his well-meaning Nigerians have another one goes for shooting contributed so much to the people till he breathed his to be involved in finding them. Nor should one state go last. for ransom payment and development of the nation. solutions by desisting from The ex-Nigerian leader He described the death of blame game and ethnicising another one going against. "Education is one main key called Odumakin a man the Afenifere spokesperson crimes. as a personal loss to him, The statement further to solve the problem in the long with rich democratic identified the remote causes of run but it must start now. The c r e d e n t i a l s . H e having had a long-standing insecurity as educational and 14 million children that should remembered the active working relationship with economic disparities, and the be in school and are out of the deceased and his spouse, school must be put in school roles of the deceased in the negative use of religion and years of activism that Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin ethnicity by unscrupulous with local authorities, state governments and federal birthed and stabilised civil since the period of the pro- politicians. democracy struggle in the T h e y , h o w e v e r , government working together. rule in Nigeria. recommended "carrot-and- Wean those who are ready to Jonathan said he was a nineties. stick" approach to deal with be weaned out of the bushes great asset for just causes “This is a very sad day. bandits and kidnappers, saying a n d c r i m e , s e t t l e a n d whose considerable The Yorubas and indeed "it is not solving the problem rehabilitate them, give them Nigeria have lost an skills, empower them and let contributions to the when one state goes for growth of civil society is illustrious son, a voice for negotiation and molly- them have employment. The hardened criminals not in doubt. the voiceless, a fearless and cuddling of criminals and dogged fighter, and a leader another one goes for shooting must be hard hit with stick. “He also acquitted them. Nor should one state go Unlawful carrying of arms himself as a seasoned who loved and served his for ransom payment and should be very seriously journalist and columnist people passionately. For another one going against" punished. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo with some Northern leaders led by Sheik Gumi at the Green Legacy w h o p r o m o t e d me, Yinka's death is a The statement reads: "Federal government should residence of Obasanjo in Abeokuta on Sunday personal loss. He was not take the issue up seriously egalitarianism and social "Solutions must be seen and just my comrade in the provided on short, medium, within ECOWAS to work for a well-being, in his regular regional solution. Every h o w e v e r, e x t e n d e d a n essays. democratic struggle, he was and long-term bases and must invitation to former President El-Rufai vows to prosecute anyone caught Odumakin be composed of stick and carrot c o m m u n i t y m u s t b e “Mr. Odumakin exits a brother and friend. He was encouraged and empowered to Obasanjo to visit Kaduna with firm in his conviction, for the offender and the a view to continuing the this world with rich stand firm and strong against negotiating with bandits in Kaduna focused and progressive- vulnerable. discourse started in Abeokuta. democratic credentials, Governor, the late activist All well-meaning Nigerians criminals. commiserated with Dr. Joe Odumakin, the Afenifere "We conclude that to keep h e K a d u n a S t a t e an intermediary to negotiate to bandits. Any person who having played active roles minded. Even when we group. have to be involved in finding There should be protection was an advocate of justice, Nigeria safe and secure for all Government has vowed with bandits on its behalf, the claims to do so in any capacity, in the years of activism disagreed, he was never Okei-Odumakin, wife of the family and the entire Yoruba “Gbajabiamila also noted solutions by desisting from and reward covertly for whistle fairness, good governance Nigerians and others living in to prosecute anyone commissioner described it as if found, will be prosecuted disagreeable.”, Dr. Fayemi late Afenifere chieftain, the nation on the death of a true t h e i n v a l u a b l e blame game; desisting from blowers against criminals T that birthed and stabilised and a better Nigeria. He Nigeria is a task that all well- caught negotiating with untrue, media reports accordingly,” the statement Odumakin family, members son and friend of the Yoruba ethnicising these crimes; living in the community. civil rule in our country. said. contributions of Odumakin meaning Nigerians must bandits or terrorists in the state. suggesting that the Governor partly read. said: “On behalf of the of Afenifere and the entire desisting from religionising "Special courts should be “ A s a c u l t u r a l “Our thoughts and people and I pray to God to to the entrenchment of engage in, separately and This is according to the Nasir El-Rufai administration “Citizens are urged to report Government and good these crimes; desisting from created to deal promptly with prayers are with Joe, his Yoruba nation. grant everyone of us the democracy in Nigeria, collectively. Both of us Commissioner for Internal appointed representatives to the details of any persons enthusiast, Mr. Odumakin people of the State of r e g i o n a l i s i n g t h e s e cases of banditry, kidnapping, He described the late fortitude to bear this loss. resolve that we would not Security and Home Affairs, dialogue with the criminal posing as official government lived his short life as a widow, members of his especially his struggles crimes;vrespecting one ransom demanding and Osun, I commiserate with Afenifere spokesman as a relent in our efforts. We agree Samuel Aruwan, who made the elements. negotiators to the Kaduna State force to be reckoned with i m m e d i a t e f a m i l y , While we submit to the during the military era for a n o t h e r i n d i v i d u a l l y, unlawful carrying of weapons. the Afenifere Group over to meet again in due course to government's position known “The position of the Security Operations Room on a s s o c i a t e s , a n d t h e true Yoruba son, who will of Almighty God, who the return of democratic community-wise, locally, Let the slogan be: Security is in propagating and the demise of Yinka re-examine progress and via a statement issued on Kaduna State Government 0 9 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 6 0 a n d leadership of Afenifere, at embodied the ethos of retains the right over the rule. ethnically, religiously and the responsibility of all protecting the interest of Odumakin. I also condole situation of security in Sunday. remains the same: the 08170189999, or email this trying period. We pray Omoluabi, a dogged and lives of every mortal, we are “Gbajabiamila sent his socially; showing tolerance Nigerians". the Yoruba in the larger his wife, Dr. Joe, his Gumi, in the statement, Nigeria", the statement stated. While noting that the G o v e r n m e n t w i l l n o t [email protected]. that God grants him eternal true fighter of the Yoruba convinced that the values condolences to his wife, Dr. and accommodation where Nigeria social space. children and the entire government has not appointed negotiate with or pay ransoms ” rest and gives the family the cause and an advocate of and ideals that Odumakin Joe, the Afenifere family necessary; condemning “This is not a time to Odumakin family over this criminal acts no matter where it fortitude to bear the good governance. fought for in his lifetime and prayed to God to rest lose such a strong tragic occurrence. is committed and by whom it is irreparable loss.”, Dr. A statement by the Chief have not died with him.” his soul.” promoter of the ideals that “The death of Yinka c o m m i t t e d i n N i g e r i a ; Makinde: If there is no Nigeria by 2023, who are Fayemi added. Press Secretary to the The Speaker of the House Meanwhile, President encouraging more of carrot would progress our nation Odumakin is a great loss to Also, the Osun State governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, of Representatives, Femi Muhammadu Buhari also solution as may be found in the desired direction of Yorubaland and Nigeria as G o v e r n o r , G b o y e g a quoted the governor as G b a j a b i a m i l a , h a s condoles with the family, n e c e s s a r y ; s h a r i n g a united, just and equitable a whole. His contributions those politicising security issues going to govern? Oyetola has commiserated adding that Odumakin's expressed sadness over the friends and acquaintances information at all levels; not society.” to the enthronement and accepting criminality as a way The governor said he and communication equipment by with the Pan Yoruba socio- death has created a huge death of the National of Yinka Odumakin, overnor Seyi Makinde Jonathan condoled the growth of democracy in of life for any individual or of Oyo State says he those working with him had security operatives and wife, Dr. Joe Okei- political group, Afenifere, vacuum in Yorubaland and Publicity Secretary of spokesman of Yoruba group in our nation. establishment of Amotekun the country will never be Gwill soon expose the taken time to investigate reports O d u m a k i n , o t h e r over the demise of its Nigeria. A f e n i f e r e , Y i n k a socio-political group, security outfit with 1,500 corps. forgotten. "Since the end of the civil people politicising security of security challenges across the s p o k e s p e r s o n , Yi n k a The governor said: Odumakin. Afenifere. war, the military are the issues in the state. state. He reassured all residents of members of his family, the “It is my prayer that God Odumakin, who died in the “Words failed me when I G bajabiamila, in a Odumakin was also strongest and most potent Makinde stated this on The governor implored those the state that his government Afenifere social-cultural Almighty will comfort his early hours of Saturday. received the news of the s t a t e m e n t i s s u e d o n spokesman to the then Gen instrument and symbol of Sunday while addressing the behind the politicisation of would not rest until every nook association and the entire family and loved ones and and cranny of Oyo state was He described Odumakin's death of a wonderful brother Saturday by his Special Buhari in 2011, when he ran national unity that we have and congregation at the St. Peters security challenges in the state civil society. grant his soul eternal rest.” we must keep them so. Anglican Cathedral Church, because of their 2023 political secured. death as a great loss to and friend, a true Yoruba son Adviser on Media and for President on the He prayed that God will Consequently, Governor State governments must Aremo, Ibadan. ambitions to seek the face of God T h e g o v e r n o r f u r t h e r Yorubaland and the nation and a true fighter of the Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, said platform of Congress for grant the soul of the 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo have adequate means of The governor who admitted instead of engaging in actions felicitated Christians and the at large, noting that his cause of our nation, Yinka Odumakin meant different Progressive Change (CPC), providing security for their that could trigger insecurity in entire people of Oyo state for the departed eternal rest and State has described death that the state was experiencing c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o t h e Odumakin. things to different people, now defunct. people and as chief executives security challenges, however, the state. E a s t e r c e l e b r a t i o n a n d give all that mourn him the of the National Publicity enthronement and growth “This is a personal loss to adding that the activist will The President recalls and chief security officers of said it was not peculiar to the Makinde used the occasion to admonished them to forgive one fortitude to bear the loss. Secretary of the pan- another. of democracy in Nigeria me, a huge loss to the be remembered and sorely Odumakin as dutiful, and a their states, they must have the state but nationwide. x-ray efforts made so far by his I n t h e s a m e v e i n , Yoruba socio-political means at their disposal to administration, in addressing the Earlier, the Diocesan would not be forgotten. Yoruba nation and Nigeria, missed by many. person of conviction, He said security ought not to Governor of Ekiti State, organisation, Afenifere, ensure security for all within be politicised, “but if they are menace of insecurity. Archbishop of Ibadan North Oyetola in a statement by because Odumakin, apart The statement, titled, expressing sorrow at his Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has Yinka Odumakin, as a their states. politicising issues of security Among the efforts were Diocese, Most Revd. Segun his Chief Press Secretary, from being a true Yoruba son 'Speaker Gbajabiamila demise, when he had a lot Okubadejo, charged every mourned the death of Mr. great loss to the Yoruba "Federal government must because they want to be in power purchase of 100 units of KIA Ismail Omipidan, also and an embodiment of the mourns Odumakin,' partly more to contribute to society be proactive, secure necessary in 2023, it means they are making c a r s e q u i p p e d w i t h Christian to emulate the Yinka Odumakin, the race. condoled the wife of the Omoluabi ethos, is an read, “The Speaker said and the nation at large. and updated intelligence to a mistake. communication gadgets for teachings and ways of life of renowned activist and Makinde, who stated d e c e a s e d , D r . J o e a d v o c a t e o f g o o d Odumakin's life and time President Buhari prays deal with organised crimes and “If there's no Oyo State or security agencies and re- Jesus Christ. spokesperson of the Pan- t h a t t h e n e w s o f have common policy for the He urged Nigerians not to Odumakin, his children and governance and true would not be forgotten God to grant repose to the Nigeria by 2023 because of the e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f S w i f t Yoruba socio-political Odumakin's passage came nation. It is not solving the politicisation of security; who Response Squad and Operation relent in praying to God g r o u p , A f e n i f e r e , the entire family. federalism. easily as he contributed soul of the departed activist, Almighty for restoration of as a rude shock that has left problem when one state goes and what are they going to Burst. describing the news of his A c c o r d i n g t o t h e “I commiserate with his immensely in promoting the and comfort all those who for negotiation and molly- Others are purchase of all peace and a secured nation. him in a sad mood, govern?” he queried. Gov. Seyi Makinde dear wife, Dr. Joe Okei- ideals of the Afenifere mourn him. April 11, 2021 |19 April 11, 2021 |18 BusinessChat News Business UK Fines Oyakhilome's TV Channel for broadcasting Border closure by Nigeria inaccuracies about COVID - 19 n i t e d K i n g d o m to implant 'nanochips.' through the Office of It also noted the programme –Iche UCommunications claimed further that the alleged is a mistake better known as Ofcom, has chips if planted via the vaccine Ogun, most suitable for special agricultural p e n a l i z e d r e l i g i o u s could control and cause harm been done. The losses recorded, while it lasted, t e l e v i s i o n c h a n n e l , to members of the public. will take a while to be recovered. For instance, Loveworld, owned by O f c o m s a i d i t w a s most countries and companies outside the country Nigerian Preacher, Dr. Chris unfortunate that the station processing zone — AFDB, IFAD depend on Nigerian local manufacturers for their Oyakhilome. could continue to spread such products. But during the period of the border The channel was deemed information despite previous gun State State has closure, a lot of companies folded up when their t o h a v e t r a n s m i t t e d warnings. been described as the capacities to pay staff salaries and cover other unwholesome materials “Today we have fined most suitable place overhead costs waned. Nigeria consumes about about COVID-19 to UK Loveworld £125,000 for this O for the African Development 30 per cent of what it produced, while about 70 viewers. breach of the broadcasting per cent goes to the neighbouring countries. The alleged unwholesome code. This was the second time Bank and International Fund During that period of border closure, the 70 per materials were aired on in a year that the broadcaster for Agricultural Development cent could not go out. Even now, consumption December 1, 2020 in breached our rules on accuracy ( A F D B / I FA D ) S p e c i a l rate is still suffering as most of the neighbouring L o v e w o r l d 2 9 - h o u r in news and harm in its Agricultural-Processing Zone countries have developed the technical knowhow programme christened the coverage of the coronavirus. (SAPZ) programme, the and started producing most of our local products Global Day of Prayer. “Ofcom stresses that coordinators have said. and no longer buy from us. I can recall one of my While the airing of the legitimate debate about Both bodies expressed this customers in Ghana, who always bought goods programme lasted, many the?official?response?to the while they were received by the worth over N6m from me every two months, now unsubstantiated claims were coronavirus pandemic?is governor of Ogun State, Dapo the customer has stopped patronising me because made about the COVID-19. fundamental to holding public Abiodun in Abeokuta, recently. he now produces the same product. During the Flamboyant Oyakhilome authorities to account during a The team from the African closure, most Nigerians lost billions of naira, heads Christ Embassy g l o b a l h e a l t h c r i s i s ?- Development Bank (AFDB) goods got spoilt, and some expired. We need a c h u r c h w i t h i t s ?particularly when public and International Fund for stakeholders' meeting. We cannot continue to have Headquarters located in freedoms are?curtailed?and Agricultural Development someone who does not have business orientation Lagos and has remained complex policy decisions are (IFAD) came on a Pre- to be made the minister of commerce and relentless in encouraging his being?taken. a p p r a i s a l M i s s i o n f o r industry. For instance, egg is now like gold flocks to ignore COVID-19 “However, the inaccurate development of Special Agro- because maize has been banned from importation, protocols. and potentially harmful Industrial Processing Zone, led therefore the feeding of chicken has diminished, Ofcom in a statement said claims?made during this? Saviour Iche and nothing is being done. that the station was fined programme?were unsupported by Dr. Chuma Ezedinma. £125,000 (N65.6m) for by any factual evidence ?and? In his remark, the Country Director, IFAD, Dr. Patrick he President, Association of Micro Where do you have your biggest market? breaching the country's w e n t ? e n t i r e l y ? Enterprises of Nigeria, Saviour Iche, I have my market everywhere. broadcasting code by without?challenge. Ofcom was Habamenshi, noted that Tspeaks on the market environment for d i s s e m i n a t i n g particularly concerned that this Nigeria as a country, has local manufacturers opportunity of achieving How has the African Continental Free Trade misinformation on COVID- breach followed previous, greatness through agriculture. Area agreement helped local manufacturers in 19 similar breaches in 2020 How is local manufacturing faring since terms of movement of their goods? Ofcom noted that claims during the investigation of While stressing that the the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease? The people AfCFTA will benefit the most are the in the programme included which, Loveworld Limited development of the sector is Generally, for the local manufacturers, foreigners. They control the market, especially the the notion that the the gave Ofcom a number of p a r a m o u n t t o I FA D , business has not been easy. The Nigerian importation of raw materials used in the Coronavirus outbreak was assurances as to how it would Habamenshi urged the government, in its wisdom, proposed productive sectors. I mean the Chinese and 'planned,' and that the improve its compliance Governor Abiodun to support billions of naira as palliatives to Small and Lebanese; these guys are mafias. 'sinister' vaccine can be used procedures.” the team with the necessary Medium-sized Enterprises. However, the logistics that may be required monies are only available on the pages of What exactly do you mean by control? Court fails to sit on trial of another towards the successful newspapers and television screens. As a I meant the chemicals and other raw materials we implementation of the project. president of an association, if I had applied use in production are imported by them. Mind you, professor charged with election fraud Addressing the team, the more than once and got nothing, what would We are in a they are also into manufacturing and their prices are governor declared that Ogun has you say of my members? As it is now, we L-R: African Development Bank Executive, Ms Grace Shittu; AFDB Consultant on Special Agro Processing Zone, Dr Chuma Ebedinma; Ogun State Governor, Prince unbeatable. he University of No reason was given for potentials in the area of good country and need money to sustain our businesses. Dapo Abiodun; Country Director, International Fund for Agricultural Development, Dr Patrick Habamenshi; and Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural “ Uyo professor was the judge's absence. road networks, power plant, rail, Development, Dr Adeola Odedina, when the IFAD/AFDB team paid a courtesy call on the governor during the pre-appraisal of Special Agro processing zone in the Business has been stagnant. The reasons are continent where that the economy is not favourable for small One of the benefits of AfCFTA is to help reduce Tremanded in prison A recent mass transfer of deep sea-port, gas pipeline, dams Abeokuta...recently tariffs. Has local manufacturers started enjoying in December after a warrant judges in the Akwa Ibom among others factors that we work on the and average business owners and prices of would complement export raw materials have more than doubled. One tariff reduction, and what percentage? of arrest was issued on him State judiciary may have promote industrialization. chain opportunities, to opportunities and nationwide hundred bags of plastic we used to buy for We are in a country and continent where we work for refusing to present probably affected the court's He said with its current level linkage of over 15,000 people Five banks' liabilities hit N22.41tn, assets N25.67tn surface. If the supplies. N680,000 now sells for almost N1.3m. If on the surface. If the promises made are not himself for trial. sitting, as some judges of infrastructure, coupled with t o c r e d i t , i n p u t a n d While Stanbic's liabilities which represented a 3.2 per According to him, the state iabilities of five promises made you have N2m to do business now, fulfilled, we are not bordered. For now, no benefit The trial of another alternate between their new the concentration of agro- guaranteed market and rose by 33.89 per cent to or incentive has been given to us, except they will was happy to be chosen as one of Nigerian banks have cent increase above the are not fulfilled, automatically what you have is like Nigerian professor charged court and the old one to investors and nearness to raw productivity in the FGN/CBN increased by 35.46 N2.11tn from N1.57tn, l e v e l a t t h e e n d o f N800,000 going by the present economic do that later. with election fraud could dispense of cases that have materials and large market, Ogun the benefitting states in the Ogun Anchor Borrowers L per cent, year-on-year, to FCMB's marginally upped September 2019. reality. The governments are paying no not continue on Thursday is naturally a SAPZ location and country, saying the project was in Programme and other we are not reached advanced stages. by 24.76 per cent to N1.83tn Giving an analysis on its attention to all of these. Not long ago, I Aside bigger companies, what other challenges in a state High Court in suitable for SAPZ innovation and line with the administration's programmes, despite a N22.41tn in 2020, against The case, which was last relative to N1.47tn. bordered. For now, called my human resource personnel and are local manufacturers facing? Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, case study. economic agenda. restrictive COVID-19 year, N16.54tn reported in 2019. 'Economic Report for heard on January 19, 2021, However, the banks' total told him to retrench some of my staff One day, I went to the bank to borrow money, they because of the judge's was adjourned to April 13. "There is a level of "I note with great pleasure, and a host of others. Data pooled by Financial Fourth Quarter 2020', the no benefit or assets in 2020 stood at because of the way things are going. said they could lend N5m without collateral, absence. Mr Uduk was remanded in coordination, aggregation and o u r a g e n d a t o p u r s u e "The gathering of global Street from the banks' CBN said the banking although what I needed was about N30m. After incentive has been Companies are folding up. This is a sector I g n a t i u s U d u k , a prison in December on the agro-transformation currently international collaborations, agricultural authorities and audited financial statements N25.67tn from N19.27tn, s y s t e m m a i n t a i n e d the governments should not joke with applying for the N5m, at a point I was told to bring professor of Human going on in the state, as the largest which is leading us, with hopes experts, as part of our for the year ended December representing an increase of adequate liquidity level in given to us, except my car document. Mind you, they said without order of the judge, Archibong because it has the larger employees than big hub for both conventional from the AfDB SAPZ initiative, administration's bid for the 31, 2020 has showed that the 33.19 per cent. the fourth quarter, sufficient collateral! They said that was not enough, I had to Kinetics in the Department Archibong, after a warrant of they will do that manufacturing companies, which have of Physical and Health industries and Agro Industries, just like our collaboration with Special Agro-Industrial banks reported increases in UBA's assets upped by to keep rates generally low. machines that could do the work of 30 submit my jeep. Again, they said the value was still arrest was issued on him for Education, University of refusing to present himself for which are located near Lagos, IITA which has helped us deliver Processing Zone (SAPZ) their total liabilities for the 36.95 per cent to N7.697tn On UBA's financial later. persons. not up to the value for the N5m loan, so I had to on key Agricultural outputs, with bring the document of my landed property, making Uyo, is being prosecuted by trial. one of the largest markets in Project, is an indication of our year 2020. from N5.6 2 t n . Z e n i t h statement, the Group Chief extraordinary performances". He three items. But initially, they said without the Independent National Another professor, Peter Africa. government's continuous The banks were United followed by 33.63 per cent Financial Officer, Ugo How do local manufacturers source raw stated. materials for production? collateral. Banks are supposed to be saviours for Electoral Commission Ogban, was last week "The improved coordination effort to seek partnership and Bank for Africa Plc, Zenith to N8.48tn from N6.35tn, Nwaghodoh, was quoted as He expressed delight at the We source raw materials locally. There are stakeholders, rather you will be in trouble when you (INEC) on a three-count sentenced to three years of aggregation, processing and collaboration, in its resolve to Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Stanbic IBTC's assets rose saying, “As we continue to companies that deal on the raw materials we are owing them. In foreign countries, they are more charge which includes imprisonment for “fraudulent access to large markets that will progress made by the state in the support all levels of Stanbic IBTC Holdings and by 32.5 per cent to N2.49tn see signs of recovery from Federal Government of used. However, we are getting the materials hospitable to stakeholders and are always willing to unlawful generation of manipulation of election accompany the much desired agricultural activities to FCMB Group. in 2020 from N1.88tn. the Coronavirus Disease, Nigeria/International Fund for now at higher prices. One of the reasons is assist. election results and lying results, publishing and SAPZ, will transform lives, achieve food security", While GTB increased its led by resumption of Agricultural Development's Individual analysis of the the 7.5 per cent increase in the Value-Added under oath. announcing of false results” commerce and well-being of Abiodun pointed out. total assets by 31.55 per Value Chain Development banks' total liabilities economic activities across Tax. Let's narrow it down; what is the biggest Mr Uduk was an ad-hoc in two local government people in Ogun State, Nigeria, The governor further showed that UBA reported cent to N4.95tn from the globe, increase in challenge that, if solved, will help local official of INEC and the Africa and the World at large", Programme (VCDP), whereby reiterated that the aim of his areas – Oruk Anam and Etim the highest increase of 38.84 N3.76tn, FCMB's stood at consumer spending and In what ways has the Central Bank of manufacturers? returning officer for the he said. 13,000 people had been linked government was also to create Ekpo – during the Akwa N2.06tn from N1.67tn, continued progress on Nigeria's ban on some imported items and We have two major challenges: finance and power. E s s i e n U d i m S t a t e Abiodun added with the to credit market and jobs as well jobs and link primary per cent to N6.97tn in 2020 Ibom North-West District representing 23.37 per cent. the re-opening of the border aided the These two things are important. For instance, I Constituency election in earmarking of 20,000 hectares as benefits of infrastructure, producers and youths to the compared to N5.023tn in vaccine deployment, we have 2019 election. According to the 'Central market for local manufacturers? spend N7,000 on diesel daily in my factory. 2019, in Akwa Ibom State. Mr Ogban, a professor of of land including advance level markets, roads, land clearing industrial process, and 2019. Zenith followed with positioned our businesses for Bank of Nigeria Economic The closing of the border by the Nigerian Calculate that in a month, and in one year I spend The professor and his S o i l S c i e n c e a t t h e brown field activities, the state and others. p r o m o t e a g r i c u l t u r a l 36.24 per cent to N7.36tn greater synergy across the government was a mistake. The person who close to N3m. lawyers, the prosecution University of Calabar, was a has taken the AfDB SAPZ "Since inception of this Industrialization, expressing against N5.404tn. Report for Fourth Quarter Group. We remain committed came up with the idea should have been We have the Bank of Industry, yet they are not counsels, and other litigants, returning officer in the initiative to a higher level, administration in May 2019, our the hope that the private The total liabilities of 2019', banks' activities t o o u r p r u d e n t r i s k cooling off his or her head at the Ikoyi there to assist anyone. They will ask you to apply were in court for the day's election. This is the first time e m p h a s i s i n g t h a t t h e agricultural agenda has been sector participants would play GTB for the review year rose showed a total assets and management practices, and prison. The decision shouldn't have been for a loan, bring all your members to apply, but at proceedings, when a court I N E C i s p r o s e c u t i n g commencement of the Cargo bold, daring, ambitious and a leading role in the SAPZ to N4.13tn from N3.07tn in liabilities of commercial optimistic of best value for taken in the first place; stakeholders were the last minute, they will unveil some hidden exemplary. From registration of banks at N40.87tn at the not even carried along. Although the border clerk announced that the professors for electoral Airport, whose first phase implementation, which 2019, which represented our stakeholders in the days conditions that were not stated from the over 80,000 people (mostly end of November 2019, has been reopened, the damage has already beginning. court was not going to sit. fraud. would be delivered in 2022, would align with current 34.47 per cent increase. ahead.” youths) for Agricultural value reforms in the state.

April 11, 2021 |19 April 11, 2021 |18 BusinessChat News Business UK Fines Oyakhilome's TV Channel for broadcasting Border closure by Nigeria inaccuracies about COVID - 19 n i t e d K i n g d o m to implant 'nanochips.' through the Office of It also noted the programme –Iche UCommunications claimed further that the alleged is a mistake better known as Ofcom, has chips if planted via the vaccine Ogun, most suitable for special agricultural p e n a l i z e d r e l i g i o u s could control and cause harm been done. The losses recorded, while it lasted, t e l e v i s i o n c h a n n e l , to members of the public. will take a while to be recovered. For instance, Loveworld, owned by O f c o m s a i d i t w a s most countries and companies outside the country Nigerian Preacher, Dr. Chris unfortunate that the station processing zone — AFDB, IFAD depend on Nigerian local manufacturers for their Oyakhilome. could continue to spread such products. But during the period of the border The channel was deemed information despite previous gun State State has closure, a lot of companies folded up when their t o h a v e t r a n s m i t t e d warnings. been described as the capacities to pay staff salaries and cover other unwholesome materials “Today we have fined most suitable place overhead costs waned. Nigeria consumes about about COVID-19 to UK Loveworld £125,000 for this O for the African Development 30 per cent of what it produced, while about 70 viewers. breach of the broadcasting per cent goes to the neighbouring countries. The alleged unwholesome code. This was the second time Bank and International Fund During that period of border closure, the 70 per materials were aired on in a year that the broadcaster for Agricultural Development cent could not go out. Even now, consumption December 1, 2020 in breached our rules on accuracy ( A F D B / I FA D ) S p e c i a l rate is still suffering as most of the neighbouring L o v e w o r l d 2 9 - h o u r in news and harm in its Agricultural-Processing Zone countries have developed the technical knowhow programme christened the coverage of the coronavirus. (SAPZ) programme, the and started producing most of our local products Global Day of Prayer. “Ofcom stresses that coordinators have said. and no longer buy from us. I can recall one of my While the airing of the legitimate debate about Both bodies expressed this customers in Ghana, who always bought goods programme lasted, many the?official?response?to the while they were received by the worth over N6m from me every two months, now unsubstantiated claims were coronavirus pandemic?is governor of Ogun State, Dapo the customer has stopped patronising me because made about the COVID-19. fundamental to holding public Abiodun in Abeokuta, recently. he now produces the same product. During the Flamboyant Oyakhilome authorities to account during a The team from the African closure, most Nigerians lost billions of naira, heads Christ Embassy g l o b a l h e a l t h c r i s i s ?- Development Bank (AFDB) goods got spoilt, and some expired. We need a c h u r c h w i t h i t s ?particularly when public and International Fund for stakeholders' meeting. We cannot continue to have Headquarters located in freedoms are?curtailed?and Agricultural Development someone who does not have business orientation Lagos and has remained complex policy decisions are (IFAD) came on a Pre- to be made the minister of commerce and relentless in encouraging his being?taken. a p p r a i s a l M i s s i o n f o r industry. For instance, egg is now like gold flocks to ignore COVID-19 “However, the inaccurate development of Special Agro- because maize has been banned from importation, protocols. and potentially harmful Industrial Processing Zone, led therefore the feeding of chicken has diminished, Ofcom in a statement said claims?made during this? Saviour Iche and nothing is being done. that the station was fined programme?were unsupported by Dr. Chuma Ezedinma. £125,000 (N65.6m) for by any factual evidence ?and? In his remark, the Country Director, IFAD, Dr. Patrick he President, Association of Micro Where do you have your biggest market? breaching the country's w e n t ? e n t i r e l y ? Enterprises of Nigeria, Saviour Iche, I have my market everywhere. broadcasting code by without?challenge. Ofcom was Habamenshi, noted that Tspeaks on the market environment for d i s s e m i n a t i n g particularly concerned that this Nigeria as a country, has local manufacturers opportunity of achieving How has the African Continental Free Trade misinformation on COVID- breach followed previous, greatness through agriculture. Area agreement helped local manufacturers in 19 similar breaches in 2020 How is local manufacturing faring since terms of movement of their goods? Ofcom noted that claims during the investigation of While stressing that the the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease? The people AfCFTA will benefit the most are the in the programme included which, Loveworld Limited development of the sector is Generally, for the local manufacturers, foreigners. They control the market, especially the the notion that the the gave Ofcom a number of p a r a m o u n t t o I FA D , business has not been easy. The Nigerian importation of raw materials used in the Coronavirus outbreak was assurances as to how it would Habamenshi urged the government, in its wisdom, proposed productive sectors. I mean the Chinese and 'planned,' and that the improve its compliance Governor Abiodun to support billions of naira as palliatives to Small and Lebanese; these guys are mafias. 'sinister' vaccine can be used procedures.” the team with the necessary Medium-sized Enterprises. However, the logistics that may be required monies are only available on the pages of What exactly do you mean by control? Court fails to sit on trial of another towards the successful newspapers and television screens. As a I meant the chemicals and other raw materials we implementation of the project. president of an association, if I had applied use in production are imported by them. Mind you, professor charged with election fraud Addressing the team, the more than once and got nothing, what would We are in a they are also into manufacturing and their prices are governor declared that Ogun has you say of my members? As it is now, we L-R: African Development Bank Executive, Ms Grace Shittu; AFDB Consultant on Special Agro Processing Zone, Dr Chuma Ebedinma; Ogun State Governor, Prince unbeatable. he University of No reason was given for potentials in the area of good country and need money to sustain our businesses. Dapo Abiodun; Country Director, International Fund for Agricultural Development, Dr Patrick Habamenshi; and Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural “ Uyo professor was the judge's absence. road networks, power plant, rail, Development, Dr Adeola Odedina, when the IFAD/AFDB team paid a courtesy call on the governor during the pre-appraisal of Special Agro processing zone in the Business has been stagnant. The reasons are continent where that the economy is not favourable for small One of the benefits of AfCFTA is to help reduce Tremanded in prison A recent mass transfer of deep sea-port, gas pipeline, dams Abeokuta...recently tariffs. Has local manufacturers started enjoying in December after a warrant judges in the Akwa Ibom among others factors that we work on the and average business owners and prices of would complement export raw materials have more than doubled. One tariff reduction, and what percentage? of arrest was issued on him State judiciary may have promote industrialization. chain opportunities, to opportunities and nationwide hundred bags of plastic we used to buy for We are in a country and continent where we work for refusing to present probably affected the court's He said with its current level linkage of over 15,000 people Five banks' liabilities hit N22.41tn, assets N25.67tn surface. If the supplies. N680,000 now sells for almost N1.3m. If on the surface. If the promises made are not himself for trial. sitting, as some judges of infrastructure, coupled with t o c r e d i t , i n p u t a n d While Stanbic's liabilities which represented a 3.2 per According to him, the state iabilities of five promises made you have N2m to do business now, fulfilled, we are not bordered. For now, no benefit The trial of another alternate between their new the concentration of agro- guaranteed market and rose by 33.89 per cent to or incentive has been given to us, except they will was happy to be chosen as one of Nigerian banks have cent increase above the are not fulfilled, automatically what you have is like Nigerian professor charged court and the old one to investors and nearness to raw productivity in the FGN/CBN increased by 35.46 N2.11tn from N1.57tn, l e v e l a t t h e e n d o f N800,000 going by the present economic do that later. with election fraud could dispense of cases that have materials and large market, Ogun the benefitting states in the Ogun Anchor Borrowers L per cent, year-on-year, to FCMB's marginally upped September 2019. reality. The governments are paying no not continue on Thursday is naturally a SAPZ location and country, saying the project was in Programme and other we are not reached advanced stages. by 24.76 per cent to N1.83tn Giving an analysis on its attention to all of these. Not long ago, I Aside bigger companies, what other challenges in a state High Court in suitable for SAPZ innovation and line with the administration's programmes, despite a N22.41tn in 2020, against The case, which was last relative to N1.47tn. bordered. For now, called my human resource personnel and are local manufacturers facing? Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, case study. economic agenda. restrictive COVID-19 year, N16.54tn reported in 2019. 'Economic Report for heard on January 19, 2021, However, the banks' total told him to retrench some of my staff One day, I went to the bank to borrow money, they because of the judge's was adjourned to April 13. "There is a level of "I note with great pleasure, and a host of others. Data pooled by Financial Fourth Quarter 2020', the no benefit or assets in 2020 stood at because of the way things are going. said they could lend N5m without collateral, absence. Mr Uduk was remanded in coordination, aggregation and o u r a g e n d a t o p u r s u e "The gathering of global Street from the banks' CBN said the banking although what I needed was about N30m. After incentive has been Companies are folding up. This is a sector I g n a t i u s U d u k , a prison in December on the agro-transformation currently international collaborations, agricultural authorities and audited financial statements N25.67tn from N19.27tn, s y s t e m m a i n t a i n e d the governments should not joke with applying for the N5m, at a point I was told to bring professor of Human going on in the state, as the largest which is leading us, with hopes experts, as part of our for the year ended December representing an increase of adequate liquidity level in given to us, except my car document. Mind you, they said without order of the judge, Archibong because it has the larger employees than big hub for both conventional from the AfDB SAPZ initiative, administration's bid for the 31, 2020 has showed that the 33.19 per cent. the fourth quarter, sufficient collateral! They said that was not enough, I had to Kinetics in the Department Archibong, after a warrant of they will do that manufacturing companies, which have of Physical and Health industries and Agro Industries, just like our collaboration with Special Agro-Industrial banks reported increases in UBA's assets upped by to keep rates generally low. machines that could do the work of 30 submit my jeep. Again, they said the value was still arrest was issued on him for Education, University of refusing to present himself for which are located near Lagos, IITA which has helped us deliver Processing Zone (SAPZ) their total liabilities for the 36.95 per cent to N7.697tn On UBA's financial later. persons. not up to the value for the N5m loan, so I had to on key Agricultural outputs, with bring the document of my landed property, making Uyo, is being prosecuted by trial. one of the largest markets in Project, is an indication of our year 2020. from N5.6 2 t n . Z e n i t h statement, the Group Chief extraordinary performances". He three items. But initially, they said without the Independent National Another professor, Peter Africa. government's continuous The banks were United followed by 33.63 per cent Financial Officer, Ugo How do local manufacturers source raw stated. materials for production? collateral. Banks are supposed to be saviours for Electoral Commission Ogban, was last week "The improved coordination effort to seek partnership and Bank for Africa Plc, Zenith to N8.48tn from N6.35tn, Nwaghodoh, was quoted as He expressed delight at the We source raw materials locally. There are stakeholders, rather you will be in trouble when you (INEC) on a three-count sentenced to three years of aggregation, processing and collaboration, in its resolve to Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Stanbic IBTC's assets rose saying, “As we continue to companies that deal on the raw materials we are owing them. In foreign countries, they are more charge which includes imprisonment for “fraudulent access to large markets that will progress made by the state in the support all levels of Stanbic IBTC Holdings and by 32.5 per cent to N2.49tn see signs of recovery from Federal Government of used. However, we are getting the materials hospitable to stakeholders and are always willing to unlawful generation of manipulation of election accompany the much desired agricultural activities to FCMB Group. in 2020 from N1.88tn. the Coronavirus Disease, Nigeria/International Fund for now at higher prices. One of the reasons is assist. election results and lying results, publishing and SAPZ, will transform lives, achieve food security", While GTB increased its led by resumption of Agricultural Development's Individual analysis of the the 7.5 per cent increase in the Value-Added under oath. announcing of false results” commerce and well-being of Abiodun pointed out. total assets by 31.55 per Value Chain Development banks' total liabilities economic activities across Tax. Let's narrow it down; what is the biggest Mr Uduk was an ad-hoc in two local government people in Ogun State, Nigeria, The governor further showed that UBA reported cent to N4.95tn from the globe, increase in challenge that, if solved, will help local official of INEC and the Africa and the World at large", Programme (VCDP), whereby reiterated that the aim of his areas – Oruk Anam and Etim the highest increase of 38.84 N3.76tn, FCMB's stood at consumer spending and In what ways has the Central Bank of manufacturers? returning officer for the he said. 13,000 people had been linked government was also to create Ekpo – during the Akwa N2.06tn from N1.67tn, continued progress on Nigeria's ban on some imported items and We have two major challenges: finance and power. E s s i e n U d i m S t a t e Abiodun added with the to credit market and jobs as well jobs and link primary per cent to N6.97tn in 2020 Ibom North-West District representing 23.37 per cent. the re-opening of the border aided the These two things are important. For instance, I Constituency election in earmarking of 20,000 hectares as benefits of infrastructure, producers and youths to the compared to N5.023tn in vaccine deployment, we have 2019 election. According to the 'Central market for local manufacturers? spend N7,000 on diesel daily in my factory. 2019, in Akwa Ibom State. Mr Ogban, a professor of of land including advance level markets, roads, land clearing industrial process, and 2019. Zenith followed with positioned our businesses for Bank of Nigeria Economic The closing of the border by the Nigerian Calculate that in a month, and in one year I spend The professor and his S o i l S c i e n c e a t t h e brown field activities, the state and others. p r o m o t e a g r i c u l t u r a l 36.24 per cent to N7.36tn greater synergy across the government was a mistake. The person who close to N3m. lawyers, the prosecution University of Calabar, was a has taken the AfDB SAPZ "Since inception of this Industrialization, expressing against N5.404tn. Report for Fourth Quarter Group. We remain committed came up with the idea should have been We have the Bank of Industry, yet they are not counsels, and other litigants, returning officer in the initiative to a higher level, administration in May 2019, our the hope that the private The total liabilities of 2019', banks' activities t o o u r p r u d e n t r i s k cooling off his or her head at the Ikoyi there to assist anyone. They will ask you to apply were in court for the day's election. This is the first time e m p h a s i s i n g t h a t t h e agricultural agenda has been sector participants would play GTB for the review year rose showed a total assets and management practices, and prison. The decision shouldn't have been for a loan, bring all your members to apply, but at proceedings, when a court I N E C i s p r o s e c u t i n g commencement of the Cargo bold, daring, ambitious and a leading role in the SAPZ to N4.13tn from N3.07tn in liabilities of commercial optimistic of best value for taken in the first place; stakeholders were the last minute, they will unveil some hidden exemplary. From registration of banks at N40.87tn at the not even carried along. Although the border clerk announced that the professors for electoral Airport, whose first phase implementation, which 2019, which represented our stakeholders in the days conditions that were not stated from the over 80,000 people (mostly end of November 2019, has been reopened, the damage has already beginning. court was not going to sit. fraud. would be delivered in 2022, would align with current 34.47 per cent increase. ahead.” youths) for Agricultural value reforms in the state.

April 11, 2021 |11 April 11, 2021 |20 METRO News MetroNews Meet the 91-year-old police LIST OF NEWLY APPROVED ROADS WIT CONTACT PERSONS officer who says he'll only retire S/N NAME OF ROAD LENGTHS & WIDTH LOCATION DATE OF APPROVAL 'when the good Lord says so’ 91-year-old police anything else to do.' 1 Molipa Express to Ibadan Road L=3.2KM W=16M Ijebu - Ode 10/5/2020 officer in Arkansas He currently works with the Awho has no plans to police department four days a retire anytime soon has said he week from 7am to 3pm. 2 Akute Denro Isasi L=4.786KM W=16M Ifo 10/5/2020 will only consider retirement His duties include being the when the 'good Lord says so'. department's bailiff and 3 Olusegu Osoba Toyin Street L=2.4KM W=10.5M ifo 10/5/2020 LC Smith, who is known as helping with the community Buckshot, has spent nearly 60 watch program. Smith also Reconstruction of Ijebu Ode - Epe Expressway y e a r s w o r k i n g i n l a w carries out traffic stops, and Sagamu - Ore Interchange in Ijebu - Bridge = 40M with approach, enforcement in his hometown patrols school zones, and 4 Ode/Odogbolu Local Government Area, Ogun Ramp = 300M 2 Loop Ijebu Ode / Odogbolu 10/20/2020 of Camden, about 100 miles helps with escorting funerals State (Fly over Bridge / Interchange over W = 16M varies southwest of Little Rock. and parades. Federal Highway) The veteran officer, who Camden's mayor, Julian turns 92 next month, currently Lott, told CBS that Smith Rehabilitation/ Reconstruction of Ilishan works for the Camden Police carries a gun but had an even 5 Market Road, Ilishan in Ikenne Local L = 1.2KM , W = 9M Ikenne 10/20/2020 Department and is the oldest more powerful tool at his Government Area, Ogun State active police officer in the state. disposal. Rehabilitation of Inner Road, Itori Junction - When asked when he will 'He knows your mama and 6 Total Road in Ewekoro Local Government Area, L = 2.0KM , W = 8M Ewekoro 10/20/2020 step down, Smith told CNN: he knew your grandmother,' 'When the good Lord says so'. Lott said. So he has the Ogun State Danladi Umar Smith, who got the nickname authority to speak into our Reconstruction of Joju Road in Ado - Odo / Ota 7 L = 1.3KM , W = 8M Ado - Odo / Ota 10/20/2020 Buckshot as a teen, still patrols lives.' Local Government Are, Ogun State the street where he was born It isn't clear if Smith was and raised. ever married or if he has Reconstruction of Olomore Junction and Sanni He spent more than 46 years children, but when he's not on 8 Road (off Lafenwa - Roundabout) - Olomore in L = 3.41KM , W = 8M Abeokuta North 10/20/2020 Danladi Umar: The lawyer, working as a deputy for the patrol, he likes attending Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Ogun Ouachita County Sheriff's church and 'spending time State Newly constructed Osi Ota-Ikola Navy-Raypower Department. He patrolled and w i t h h i s l a d y f r i e n d , ' Reconstruction of Sagamu Junction - Iperu road, Ado-Odo Ota LG worked in the Criminal according to CNN. 9 Roundabout Road in Sagamu / Ikenne Local L = 5.9KM , W = 8M - 10M Sagamu / Ikenne 10/20/2020 Investigations Division during Throughout his decades- Government Area, Ogun State that time. long career, Smith says he has the ‘judge’ and the ‘fighter’ Reconstruction of Iperu Roundabout - Ode In September 2010, he taken more people home, such 10 Road in Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun L = 3.0KM , W = 8M - 10M Ikenne / Remo North 10/20/2020 enjoyed a brief retirement after as children, than to jail during r. Danladi Umar is the current Chairman of the ordinarily champion the discipline of any lawyer, even a State stepping down from the his patrols. He insists being a Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). He was Reconstruction of Ago Iwoye - Oru - Ijebu Igbo judge, who brings the judicial system into disrepute. In sheriff's department. But his good officer isn't about how recently caught in a video fighting a security championing the course, the NBA will approach the 11 Road in Ijebu North Local Government Area, L = 7.0KM , W = 10.5M Ijebu North 10/20/2020 retirement lasted just five many arrests are made but M personnel identified as Clement Sargwak at Banex Plaza Ogun State. Ijebu Igbo - Oru (Phase 1). relevant body with the legal authority to deal with the months before he joined the rather having compassion for in Wuse, Abuja, on Monday, 29 March 2021. The Camden Police Department. citizens. situation. Reconstruction of Obafemi Awolowo Way - altercation had to do with a parking lot at the Plaza. 12 L = 2.3KM , W = 8M Remo North 10/20/2020 'Camden Police wanted me 'This badge and gun don't Although not a Judge, Mr. Umar was appointed on the Mada - Takete in Remo North Local to come to work, so I came,' he make you a police officer. The authenticity of the video has since been confirmed recommendation of the NJC. Neither Mr. Umar nor any of Government Area, Ogun State. said. 'I don't fish, I don't You've got to respect people,' by the Head, Press and Public Relations of the CCT, CCT's two other members is a judicial officer as defined in Reconstruction of Orile Oko Road in Remo 13 L = 11.0KM , W = 10.5M Remo North 10/20/2020 hunt... so I wouldn't have he said. Ibraheem Al-Hassan, going by his distasteful press Section 318 (1) of the 1999 Constitution. This appears to North Local Government Area, Ogun State. release. Reconstruction of Ilashe - Koko - Alari Road in also rob the NJC of any power to discipline Mr. Umar even 14 L = 3.8KM , W = 8M Ipokia 10/20/2020 Mr. Danladi Umar is a lawyer. But as the CCT Ipokia Local Government Area, Ogun State. though he performs a judicial function. Ijebu-Ode- Epe road Chairman, he performs a judicial function by presiding Reconstruction of Somorin - Kemta, Idi - Aba All the above consideration is to ensure that the Rule of 15 road in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun L = 5.7KM , W = 8M Odeda 10/20/2020 over trials of those accused of breaching code of conduct Law reigns supreme, notwithstanding the person in State. for public officers. He is not a judge. But he is alleged to question. Otherwise, Mr. Umar probably does not deserve Construction of Ado - Odo - Akoga Road Phase be a Fighter whose talents may be more relevant to the to enjoy due process given his antecedents. As the CCT 16 L = 5.5KM , W = 8M Ado - Odo / Ota 12/1/2020 1 Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation. Chair, Mr. Umar ordered the removal from office of a sitting Chief Justice of Nigeria [Hon. Justice Onnoghen 17 Construction Imasaiyi - Igan Ogoto Road L = 7KM , W = 8M Yewa North 12/1/2020 Call for removal of Mr. Danladi Umar as CCT Chair CJN (as he then was)] based on an ex parte application, in The CCT and its officers are created by the 1999 flagrant disregard of the Constitution. Just like the CCT Constitution in Fifth Schedule, Part 1, Section 15(1) (2) 18 Construction of Oke Ola road Imeko L = 2.4KM , W = 9M Imeko Afon 12/1/2020 Chairman, the CJN enjoys similar constitutional protection and (3). The CCT Chair shall be a person who has held or which Mr. Umar appeared to have disregarded at the time. is qualified to hold office as a Judge. The CCT Chairman and members of CCT shall be appointed by the President 19 Reconstruction of Molusi College Road, Ijebu - L = 3.43KM , W = 10M Ijebu North 12/1/2020 Removal of Mr. Umar as CCT Chair seems Igbo on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council appropriate Reconstruction of Igan-Ishamurin-Odo Shikiti (NJC). The removal of Mr. Umar from office as the CCT Chair 20 L = 1.75KM , W = 12M Ijebu North 12/1/2020 Junction By Section 17(3) and (4), Part 1 of the Fifth Schedule to seems to be more appropriate. The President and the 21 Reconstruction of Journalist Estate, Arepo L = 2.35KM , W = 13M Obafemi / Owode 1/29/2021 LC Smith the Constitution, the CCT Chair or any member of the National Assembly need to set politics aside and give it a Easter: Gov Lalong calls for collective CCT can only be removed from office by the President critical consideration. An enclosure of mesh net has been done near the Government Primary School Arepo. with the support of two-thirds majority of each House of For instance, in 2015, a Judge in Florida, U. S., (Brevard the National Assembly on the basis of inability to There is no equipment there yet other than a compactor outside the enclosure. A signboard Ongoing 14km Epe-Ijebu-Ode Road action against insecurity and disunity County Judge John C. Murphy) was found guilty of discharge the functions of the office in question (whether 'grievous misconduct' for threatening and fighting a public showing contract details lies on the ground inside the enclosure. lateau State Governor resurrection of Jesus Christ. arising from infirmity of mind or body) or for misconduct defender before continuing to hear cases. Simon Bako Lalong and The Governor therefore or for contravention of the Code of Conduct. They are not From the report, the Florida Supreme Court (FSC) PC h a i r m a n o f t h e urged Nigerians to put aside to be removed before attaining the retirement age of removed the Judge from office and ruled that: differences of faith, ethnicity, Northern State's Governors seventy years except in accordance with the provisions of It is without question that except for the June 2, 2014, Forum has rejoiced with political and ethnic affiliations the Constitution as stipulated. in order to forge a common incident, Judge Murphy had been a good judge. Christians in Plateau State and The alleged conduct of Mr. Umar has angered the Notwithstanding his prior judicial performance, Judge across the Nigeria for marking front in defeating various Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The NBA has thus Murphy's total lack of self-control became a national another Easter. forms of criminal activities vowed to look into the matter with a view to ensuring that that continue to pose serious spectacle — an embarrassment not only to the judge Governor Lalong in a appropriate action is taken to address the situation. message of felicitation said threats to the nation. himself but also to Florida's judicial system. Given the He said it is only when According to the NBA: clear erosion of public confidence in the judiciary caused there is every reason for …As a member of the legal profession, Danladi Yakubu Nigerians to appreciate God for Nigerians work together in by his misconduct, removal is an appropriate sanction. Umar Esq. is expected, by the extant rules that regulate his mercies over the nation unity and support security The FSC concluded that, through his misconduct, Judge throughout the difficult period agencies and relevant the conduct of legal practitioners in Nigeria, to maintain a Murphy surrendered his privilege to serve in the court of lockdowns and other government bodies that high standard of professional conduct, and not to engage system. disruptions occasioned by the insecurity can be overcome to in any conduct which is unbecoming of a member of the Mr. Umar did not fight in open court like Judge Murphy corona virus pandemic. enable the people pursue their legal profession. did. Mr. Umar allegedly fought in a market place. By way Statement from the Director lawful businesses in peace. The NBA has the mandate to follow up on the of an analogy, display of insane behaviour within private of Press & Public Affairs to the On Covid-19, Governor development. The NBA may not be able to, at this point, places may still be considered as not too grave. But any Governor of Plateau State, Dr. Lalong urged the people of deal with Mr. Umar's case through the Legal Practitioners madness that leads the mad person into the market place Makut Simon Macham, the Plateau State to work Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) until his removal as CCT has become a great concern. There is no insinuation that Governor said the period of a s s i d u o u s l y t o w a r d s Chair is considered and finalized. The NBA may legally Mr. Umar suffers any mental impediment. The point being Easter calls for deeper overcoming the pandemic by mount pressure on the President and the National made is that the allegation against Mr. Umar is grave and availing themselves to be reflection on the grace of God Assembly (either by petition or court action) to do the deserves to be treated as such. Completed Fajol - American Junction road, v a c c i n a t e d a n d a l s o and the strengthening of faith in needful. The NBA, as a promoter of the Rule of Law can A person in an exalted office like the office of the CCT Obantoko, Abeokuta observing all laid down his love for mankind which is Chairman must be seen to live above board. the essence of the death and protocols. April 11, 2021 |14 April 11, 2021 |21 News ShowBiz Reminiscence

"Proposed Varsity of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, 'Every movie producer wanted to see colour will create 10,000 jobs” – Alake of my panties' – Actress, Igbojionu Nancy Laments 25 years ago, Ovation International By: Lekan Ige stands good stead to p r o v i d e t h e n e e d e d Magazine was born in London b a A d e d o t u n By Dele Momodu Aremu Gbadebo, relevant and qualitative the Paramount practical training required ellow Africans, I feel so get involved in pro-democracy activities Larry Izamoje) wrote our beautiful O which landed me in detention in Lagos Sports section beginning with 'The All- Ruler and Alake of by the university. emotional today, please, and, later, exile in England. time Goals'. George Opong Weah (now Egbaland, has projected “The whole world is Findulge me as I take you facing a serious health through the trajectory that gave birth The main story for today is about what President of Liberia) was prominently that the establishment of to what is now known today as the happened in the city of London after featured. the Federal University of c h a l l e n g e , w h i c h navigating my way from Lagos to We had a page for Property of the underscores the need to Ovation Media Group, comprising of Medicine and Medical a magazine and television, as well as Cotonou to Lome to Accra and eventually month, in which we featured the Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun train more health care an online newspaper, The Boss. I just to London. I had been a relatively magnificent home of then Managing State, would create over workers for our dear can't imagine that a quarter of a frequent visitor to London since the Director of Alpha Merchant Bank, 10,000 new jobs for country, in particular, and century has already passed, just like 1980s, but I was never tempted to Otunba Olujimi Adebisi Lawal. Chief abscond and disappear into thin air like Femi Alafe-Aluko, a property and real Nigerians in general. the world at large. that. The journey has been long, but The Aro of Egbaland, the story itself is even longer. The saga many visitors often do. Despite some estate guru also authored a property The Egba Apex Monarch challenges, life was generally good and column for us. Okagbue Aduba not only High Chief Yinka Kufile of how I meandered my ways into further explained that the London in July 1995 is no longer sweet in Nigeria, until the military boots wrote the beautiful story on The Rising jobs would be created from further disclosed the news. I must have told and retold it on decided to step and march on our necks! Profile of South African Women, but he the various services that preparedness of the Alake, many different platforms a million So, despite the imminent dangers I faced also helped tremendously in production. would require catering for Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, times! I make bold to say that it is a in my dear beloved country, it never We had our resource persons in Princess staff and students of the as the Paramount Ruler of unique and veritable lesson for most occurred to me that one day I will make Funmi Ayandokun, Princess Moradeun the United Kingdom my veritable home Solanke, Badou Diop, Mrs Tayo proposed university. Egbaland, in conjunction aspiring young journalists and would his Chiefs, and alongside be politicians. I therefore offer no until my first cousin Segun Fatoye Agunbiade, Mr Francis Kokutse, Mr In a Memorandum for opened my slumbering eyes to stark Segun Adebayo (Photographer), Mr other social and cultural apologies for repeating it here again. the Establishment of the However, because this is not the thrust realities. He had asked me what I would Sanya Ojikutu, Mr Kunle Bakare, Mr Tertiary Health Institution, groups, would practically of my epistle today, let me just be doing to keep body and soul together Sylvester Mbou, and others. addressed to the Chairman, support the take off and summarise it for the sake of those who now that it was clear that I would be in But the main clincher for us was the Senate Committee on operations of the varsity. were not yet born at the time and may exile for some time. To be honest, I had cover story written by the celebrated Health (Secondary & High Chief Yinka Kufile not be aware of the politico-military no idea and didn't even contemplate such. author, Ike Okonta, titled JUST He then volunteered a suggestion, which DREAM. Just imagine a poor being, an Tertiary) with Ref No. further revealed to the pestilence that hit Nigeria like a brutal Committee that the Alake tornado, an unrelenting and was later developed with my brother and irreverent committed idealist and non- ALAKE/FED.UNI.MED great friend, Damola Aderemi, in a conformist, let loose on Harrods, one of w o u l d i n a d d i t i o n , unremitting tropical storm, at the time. & SCI.ABK.012/001 dated On June 12, 1993, a Presidential basement bedroom in their maisonette the most exotic and expensive shops in 18th March 2021, and influence the good people election was conducted by the home at Rowley Way Estate, on Abbey the world. It would be harrowing and delivered by the Aro of of Ogun State and Egba Nancy Igbojionu Babangida government. It was a Road, London, that would change the galling, yet wonderful and awesome in Egbaland, Oba Gbadebo people, in particular, to straight fight between two business course and direction of African celebrity We had a story on famous Pastors, its glamour and glitz! That was the revealed that almost every have to offer, my talent”. traumatic experience Ike Okonta c o m m e n d e d t h e donate buildings and other udding Nigerian an interest in her kpekus. moguls, Chief Moshood Abiola and journalism in a ground-breaking and including Pastors Tunde Bakare, Reverend director and producer wants Sharing her bad sex remarkable manner, forever. That was enjoyed, or suffered, as he explored the Committee for its quick resources to the new actress, Nancy My challenges coming Alhaji Bashir Tofa. The election was Francis Wale Oke, Pastor Agu Irukwu, the University as soon the Bill Igbojionu has to see the color of her pant up was that everybody experience, the script adjudged the best and freest in the how the seed of Ovation International Odulele Twins, Albert and Vincent, gilt, ostentation and razzmatazz of all that attending to the Bill to the B magazine was planted in me. Against all Harrods had to offer. Ike wrote: shared some of her before giving her a role in wanted to see the colour interpreter said: “I don't history of elections in Nigeria. The Reverend Matthew Ashimolowo and present stage of the public would have been passed. “Nothing comes cheap at Harrods, challenges plying her trade their movies. of my panties with the experience bad sex winner was undoubtedly Chief Abiola. odds and, in particular, a chronic lack of different Nigerian and Ghanaian Pastors. hearing. Quoting the Egba Grand sufficient funding for the mega dream and true. But one endearing side to this hymn as an up and coming According to her, this promise that they will because my man crush is The results were never announced The story was authored by Ms Pauline Monarch, High Chief vision that we shared, we braved the odds Walley. to opulence is that it has a place for the In the Memorandum, the trend makes her feel very make me a star. Of course, so yummy on the bed. I officially, although the full results had Yinka Kufile added; “The actress in Nollywood. been compiled by the electoral umpire to start. That is another story. I'm eternally Our maiden edition Famous broadcast journalist, Mr Mani very affluent and also for those who Aro of Egbaland and worthless as filmmakers do have experienced bad sex number of Ogun State and Nancy Igbojionu who it made me feel worthless, of the time, the National Electoral grateful to all those who came to my Onumonu, interviewed Mrs Lola aspire to affluence. You can pick up a Oluwo-Ijemo, High Chief not look at what she can do contained populist other Nigerian children in had an interview recently like all they want is just once; it was not good at Commission (NEC), the precursor to rescue. “ Ayanrinde, the first African female Cartier diamond watch for twenty Oluyinka Kufile, told the with her talent but only have the state desiring to study reported by Kemi Filani the pant, and not what I all. today's Independent National Electoral The first copy of the maiden issue of Conservative Councillor in the UK, thousand pounds. But take a walk to the Senate Committee that the Ovation International magazine rolled off stories of the next counter and you can just as easily medicine and health- Commission (INEC) and published by representing Wandsworth. We culled a Egba Apex Monarch most newspapers. Some Smart Alec the press in April 1996. It was a miracle. story from The Spectator, which was pick up another, silver though, for about related courses do not have commendable posited that Ogun State's Grammy: Burna Boy, Wizkid's feat will motivate thought that by adding 'Independent' Again, I must thank all the dare-devil written by Ms Zulikat Wuraola Abiola, two hundred pounds. And it will take a incontrovertible strong any Federal Institution in to the name of the body, it would friends and colleagues who made this feat successes of African titled 'Let My Father Go.' We never tested connoisseur to detect the showing as the Nigeria's Ogun State to actualise suddenly become independent. Get possible. We managed to produce a anticipated that Chief Abiola would later difference. At Harrods, the watchword is businessmen and good taste. industrial hub for largest their dream.” real! There is nothing in a name. Now masterpiece with Mohammed Al-Fayed, die in prison. Nigerian artistes - TMW-TNKAY boss the owner of Harrods at the time, on the “Time flies. But you hardly notice. You c o n c e n t r a t i o n o f The leader of the three- we know that the nomenclature may businesses that My old school friend at the University man Alake's delegation hairman of the fast be slightly improved, but the antics Cover. By the time this premiere edition of Ife, Juwon Ogungbe, wrote a column are feeling thirsty. You take the escalator manufacturing companies, ...signs AY.Com Royal Ambassador came out and we delivered copies to his to the ground floor to slake your thirst told the Senate Committee rising music record and tactics remain the same. Shame on would ultimately gain called 'Pleasure', on music and had been experiencing all those Czar's that have held sway at office, he was so impressed that he sent us entertainment. There were stories on Fela, with a cold beer. But you pause as you on Tertiary Health that His label in Nigeria, rapid influx and population C the helm of affairs of our electoral bottles of wine, champagnes and some traction across Manu Dibango, Yousour N'Dour, Salif notice the price-tag. At Harrods, you just TMW- TNKAY Music growth, adding that the Majesty, Oba Gbadebo, body, apart from possibly Prof chocolates, and above all a powerful letter Keita, Baaba Maal, Hugh Masekela and must pause. But then you are just as Worldwide, Temmie development called for passionately and sincerely Attahiru Jega. Anyway, I digress. of appreciation. It was the first indication Africa and beyond as others. Weird MC was also featured. quickly seduced by the beauty of it all, Olabode, has declared that the understated elegance, the power, the e x p a n s i o n i n pleaded that the Bill 2031 Unfortunately, the military leadership that Ovation was going to be a great and the real African I wrote a story on Buckingham S B . 2 6 , s e e k i n g t h e winning the Grammy's at the time, based on whatever huge success. University as an African University where aura. infrastructures and specific “Harrods is the world, minus its establishment of the Award by the duo of Burna possessed them, decided to annul the Our maiden edition contained populist children of rich and famous Africans tertiary healthcare centre to stories of the commendable successes of story. poverty and sadness…” Federal University of Boy and Wizkid, will serve election, after the event. It was schooled. His Excellency Judge meet the expected demand as a great motivation for the generally believed that an immensely African businessmen and businesses that Bolasodun Adesumbo Ajibola, a Prince of It would be nice to be able to Medicine and Medical reproduce some of these stories someday. for health workers for Nigerian music industry and powerful group of Army Generals and would ultimately gain traction across Owu in Egbaland, was conferred with the Sciences, Abeokuta, as Africa and beyond as the real African There is a lot of history, not only in the Ogun, neighbouring states inspire hope in local artistes. their civilian collaborators connived degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa proposed by the Federal story. We can rightly and proudly assert to and, guess what, the Rt. Hon. Baroness facts recounted in the stories but also in and countries. Mrs. Olabode who gave and conspired to rob Chief Abiola of Medical Centre (FMC), his unprecedented victory. That is a say that Ovation was the trail blazer for Prof Grace Alele-Williams, Alhaja Margaret Thatcher of Kesteven, KG, was the life and times of the prodigious and A c c o r d i n g t o O b a this declaration in a chat Kudirat Abiola, Mrs Morounkeji Idi-Aba, be “passed to tale I have also told a few times, but showcasing and celebrating the riches of in attendance. Ajibola's children Segun prolific authors and contributors that Gbadebo, “The three with Nigerian Gateway Okunowo, Mrs Titi Ajanaku, Lady have graced the pages of this pave way for the next stage the gory details have never really been men and women of Africa and African (now a SAN), Ademola, Akinmade, and important things that recently, said though other descent which some non-African Onyeka Onwenu, Mrs Christie Essien- their sister, Mrs Modupe Afikuyomi all magnificent, majestic and monumental o f s e t t i n g u p a n revealed. This is definitely a story for human beings require to artistes of Nigerian descent another day. magazine franchises have now enhanced Igbokwe, Regent Omotunde Adelabu, read Law at the same Buckingham magazine, even if I say so myself. Sadly, function and be productive endowment fund and other had won the global award in I was deeply involved in the by having a separate section and journal Senator Franca Afegbua, Erelu Abiola University. Judge Ajibola's citation was some of the personages and authors alike Dosunmu, and so many distinguished are food, shelter and good necessary steps for the the past, the latest ones won political denouement that played out at to deal with these personalities. Indeed, read by another distinguished Nigerian, Dr have passed on to the great beyond and I names. It practically sold out the pray for the sweet repose of their souls. health. The most important immediate take-off of the by artistes well known by the time, not only because I had our first cover was on some African Olufemi Elias, son of Justice Taslim university.” become a senior journalist in Chief billionaires, including Al Fayed from magazine because we paraded who's Olawale Elias, Former Chief Justice of It is noteworthy to tell you one of the of them all is health as it is Nigerians, would inspire who in the Nigerian social scene. The Two other members of is a business that generates labels", Olabode noted. enviable height, she added Abiola's stable of newspapers, but also Egypt; Chief M. K. O Abiola, leading a Nigeria and President of the International best things that happened to us at the the only thing that can upcoming artistes to aspire very first article (under the column beginning. It was the visit by Prince t h e A l a k e ' s 3 - m a n value by providing people She, however, pointed that the label will further because I had become close to the long list of Nigerian moneybags; Mr Court of Justice who is himself a guarantee wealth and other for greatness. out that as a country that colossus himself and I was one of his Amadou Samba of The Gambia; Dr called “Good Day Africa” on page renowned international Public Nduka Obaigbena and the profound delegation to the Public with something interesting create opportunities for three was penned by my journalism good things in life. She, however, urged values cultural heritage, trusted aides. I was not a thoroughbred James O. Onobiono of Cameroun; Daniel International law lawyer. The graduation advice he left behind: “Dele, make sure H e a r i n g o n t h e to do. It's a form of activity talented artistes hero and inspiration, Mr Sonala “The imperatives of the Nigerians doing music to up TMW/TNKAY will use politician but boasted of socio- Asafo of Ghana, the Olympio Brothers, ceremony paraded many Nigerians at the Ovation does not die. Do everything to Establishment of the that holds the attention or She, therefore, disclosed Salomon, Nathaniel, Harry, John and Olumhense, from New York. My great protect and sustain it. Failure has no establishment of the their game and endeavour to influence as a label to welfarist credentials at the time. I was Bachelors and Masters levels, including Federal University of get international recognition gives pleasure and delight that her record label not overly impressed with the Alberto from Gabon and others. friend, Onukaba Adinoyi-Oyo, an Ms Olayinka Aina, Ms Iyabo Olayinka friend or relatives. I discovered this fact u n i v e r s i t y a r e t o o promote African values, extremely gifted writer, now of blessed Medicine and Medical for their talents. to people. recently signed a famous Nigerian military or the politicians that We ran a controversial story on 100 Ogunseye, Ms Bilikisu Rimi, Ms when my magazine, Thisweek, died! numerous to mention. stressing that it will memory, wrote about the struggle for Ovation must not die…” These words Sciences, Abeokuta, by the The record label boss “The global music artiste, Ayoola Johnson, shamelessly thronged around them stormy Nigerian women which became Hakeemat Iyadunni Segun-Oki and Abdul There is no Federal focus more on the the major topic for gossips. The women power in 'Somalia: Fragments of a continue to resonate and reverberate not Senate Committee on described music a serious industry has experienced a popularly known Ay.Com like flies and fleas. Rashid Waziri. Ms Olufunke Olatokunboh G o v e r n m e n t - o w n e d Nigerian entertaining and appointed Royal Once the freest and fairest elections included Mrs Bolajoko Kuforiji-Olubi, Nation…' Who could have imagined Onitiri bagged a first class in Law. There only in my ears but stridently, Secondary and Tertiary business that can't be period of growth over the Nigeria would one day go through a teaching hospital in the industry. Ambassador, Barrister were annulled, I could not like other Chief Mrs Opral Benson, Mrs Florence were so many Nigerians in the school. obstreperously and endlessly in my heart Medical Institutions, were brushed aside, "adding that years. This rapid similar, if not worse situation, as we are and mind… (To be continued) … state, Federal Medical While saying that the Habeeb Whyte was fair-weather friends and Ita-Giwa, Ms Jennifer Uju Madike, Mrs Popular Nigerian journalist, Alaba the Olu Tafin, Oba Moruf music is a way of life in transformation of the Daisy Danjuma, Mrs Julie Coker, Mrs doing today? I can never forget these – Momodu is a respected journalist Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, label will take the music appointed as the label's acquaintances, abandon, desert or let Yusuf wrote an exciting column. My Adebayo and the Baasala this contemporary days". music industry is through Maria Sokenu, Lady Grace Egbagbe, Mrs lines in the story: “It is easier to find an former colleague at the Concord Press of and publisher of Ovation International in its present state of industry in Nigeria to an Legal Adviser. down my boss and “adopted father”, Ake, Prince Adeoye “Entertainment industry the innovation by record Bashorun MKO Abiola. I decided to Bianca Onoh-Ojukwu, Hajia Laila AK47 than a loaf of bread in a typical Nigeria, Larry Echiejile (now known as magazine national and global rating, Somali home…” Gbadebo Dongoyaro, Mrs Ronke Dalley Ayuba, April 11, 2021 |5 April 11, 2021 |22 News Woman Ijaw Elders Forum: Odumakin 'a Trendy great friend, ally of Ijaw people gone’ By: Oluwaseun Boye he Ijaw Elders Forum voice was very loud and (IEF), on Saturday, consistent in condemning the ver the years, make-up has Tm o u r n e d Yi n k a ills of the society. become increasingly popular Odumakin, spokesman of “The wicked and mean Oall around the world. In pan-Yoruba socio-cultural spirited could not silence his today's society, its impact is group, Afenifere, describing stringent calls for justice and becoming more noticeable than ever. The magic of his death as 'a bright light equity but death has No class of people is exempted from using these cosmetics for various dimmed too soon'. The IEF intervened to keep him silent reasons like beauty, art, career, sports By and large, there are Chairman, Chief Bukazi Etete, forever. and so on. Whether good or bad, also many“ negative made this known in a “We will surely miss his makeup has made its way into statement in Yenagoa. advocacy for a just and everyday life and has come to stay. effects of wearing make- According to Etete, IEF was egalitarian society. He was a Make-up has been used since saddened by the passing of great advocate of true ancient times, and it dates back to the up. Firstly, make-up can Yinka Odumakin to the great Federalism and Restructuring,” ancient Egyptians. In Egypt, women be very costly. With all beyond.“Good people may die he said. often used things such as berries and make-up! before others but surely their According to him, our burnt matches to enhance their lips the increasing prices on works will live on in the hearts consolation is that God can and eyes. They also used a substance popular make-up brands, of those who stand up for always raise a David, a called kohl, which was an early form justice. catapult and five stones. The of eyeshadow, so that they could people are having to “All men are fallible and IEF enjoined Nigerians to rise imitate their gods. spend much more than in he's no exception but Comrade in solidarity to pray for God to Grecian and Roman women also Yinka Odumakin stood tall in grant mercies and blessings L-R: Chairman, Southern Senators Forum, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele; Gov. Gboyega Oyetola (State of Osun); Gov. Babajide adopted the use of these early the past, and it can take a Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Gov. Dapo Abiodun (Ogun State); Sen. Kashim Shettima; Sen. Solomon Adeola, Yayi; and Sen. Tokunbo cosmetics, but they used it more for the fight against injustice in upon his soul. The Ijaw group Abiru after attending the 12th Bola Ahmed Tinubu Colloquium as virtual participants, as they could not fly to Kano due to bad great deal of one's funds Nigeria. prayed for the family to find weather in Abuja. beauty purposes. “He was a great friend and strength to bear the loss and Eyeshadow was later spread to to keep up with this ally of the Ijaw people. His hurt caused by the loss. other countries where it was deemed as a symbol of status because of its hobby. ‘We'll complete Journalists Estate great expense. In this part of the world, our OGSG provides succour to mothers used beauty ointments such as " laali" , "tiro","osun " just to communities in Abeokuta North Road, Arepo in record time’ mention a few to beautify themselves. Modernisation, has, however, By: Taoheed Lawal would be completed in two- "This place has lots of the areas affected to bring area. gun State Government compelled our women to upgrade influential ladies both here in Abeokuta and beyond. month time. journalists residing in the area, supporting documents. They He called on the residents of has reiterated its their powders, eyeshadows and liquid I don't compromise standards, I use beautiful and cover and probably document came with the Bureau of Lands the area to support the state g u n S t a t e Engr. Adelaja who stated Ocommitment to the foundation. quality products, the products I use also depend on the changes you have seen along for the enumeration of government in its quest to Government has that the culvert would be 3 rehabilitation and completion Overall, make-up has affected the client's skin type" she stated. the way, so, you should be the whatever will be impacted, so, make life meaningful for the Ob e g u n t h e meters wide, assured that it of the Journalists Estate's road modern society in a number of For Mrs. Faderera Adeniji, make-up improves the government's eyes on this the issue bordering on Ogun people, urging the Olu of reconstruction of a culvert w o u l d b e o f q u a l i t y in Arepo, Obafemi-Owode significant ways. Each year, a lot of confidence level of women. “I like to wear make-up project. compensation will be taken Arepo Land, Oba Solomon linking lfedayo Community, standard, saying ''the Local Government Area of the money is spent on cosmetics, and because of the confidence it gives. Secondly as "This is an affirmation that a care of by the Bureau of Lands Atanda Oyebi, to charge his Olomore to Opeoluwa Ita- culvert when completed will state. make-up today is viewed as a form of ladies or young women, we go through a lot of promise made is a promise kept and the Ministry of Physical subjects to pay their taxes into Oshin in Abeokuta North serve as access road to This is just as it assured art. Despite some of the negative and stress daily, wearing make-up makes a stressed face as far as Governor Dapo Planning. the coffers of the state, noting Local Government, to ease O l o m o r e a n d o t h e r residents of the Estate that the stereotype beliefs that surrounded more beautiful thereby making us feel younger. It Abiodun is concerned, we want "As long as you have all more taxes would generate into human and vehicular communities in the area, to 2.35 kilometer road linking it to make-up, it is much more accepted doesn't really cost much to me because it gives me to assure our people that within your permits and other more development. movement in the area. improve their socio- the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and appreciated among both the old value for my money," she said. the time frame allocated for the approvals, take the documents In her remarks, former While speaking during an economic activities''. will not be abandoned but and young. Even those that started By and large, there are also many negative effects contract, it will be completed and to them, it will be taken care of. Chairman of the Nigeria Union inspection to the project site, While appreciating the completed in record time. making blogs and YouTube videos of wearing make-up. Firstly, make-up can be very delivered," he stressed. Luckily, most of the areas of Journalists (NUJ) in Lagos the Director of Rural Roads, State government for The State Commissioner for that relate to make-up have now costly. With all the increasing prices on popular He assured residents of the affected are either fences or State and a resident of the Estate, Engr. Wasiu Adelaja said the embarking on the project, Works and Infrastructure, Ade turned it into a successful career. This make-up brands, people now have to spend much Estate whose property had been walls, it is when you get to the Funke Fadugba, commended reconstruction work was some residents in the Akinsanya, stated this while on success has also provided them with more than in the past, and it can take a great deal of marked for the right-of-way end of the project that we are the state government for not approved by the State benefiting communities, Mr. a n i n s p e c t i o n o f t h e opportunities to collaborate with one's funds to keep up with this hobby. would be compensated, urging probably looking at about two only erecting a sign post to Governor, Prince Dapo Ifedayo Ajibola and Alhaja commencement of the others in the industry which, in turn, Secondly, make-up can be difficult to remove, and affected property owners to go to three houses and we can still show commitment, but for Abiodun, to be carried out by Fatimo Kashamadupe said rehabilitation work on the road. has led to the creation of various for those that wear make-up almost every day, it can to the Ministry of Physical look at how to mitigate the big backing it up with more action the department of Rural construction of the culvert Akinsanya maintained that popular cosmetic products and even seem like an exhausting task to eliminate every bit P l a n n i n g a n d U r b a n impact," Akinsanya added. and fund for the success of the Roads in Ministry of Rural would give relief to the the project which would be new makeup lines. of it from the face. Another issue with make-up is Development and the Bureau of On his part, the State project. Development, adding that it people. delivered on time for the use of In her contribution, a student of that when people become accustomed to wearing Lands with all the necessary Commissioner for Information The Olu of Arepo Land, while the people, will have a covered Bowen University, Iwo, Ifeoluwa make-up, they feel as though they do not look right documents and building and Strategy, Waheed Odusile appreciating the governor for drainage for the use of Ayomide, said she loves make-up but without it, which can lead to a decrease in self- approvals for the necessary said the project was a not failing to fulfil his promise to pedestrians as well as other road she can do without it. esteem and a desire to never go out without wearing compensation. fulfillment of the promise of rehabilitate the road like the furniture. "As a young lady I love to wear any. " I n t e r m s o f t h e the Dapo Abiodun-led immediate past administration, "This project is not going to be make-up because it makes me look appear to have the happiness and positivity Another major negative effect of make-up is skin compensation, the Ministry of government, to make assured that his people will abandoned; the contractor is good and gorgeous. I feel very that attract others towards them. damage. It has been well established that make-up Physical Planning is responsible, movement of goods, services continue to support programmes fully funded. We are going to do comfortable with it, especially during The use of cosmetics also opens the door can contribute to an increase in acne if not used or they've come out and asked all and the people easy in the of the state government. everything humanly possible not the cool weather. I don't like wearing for creativity and originality. With the removed properly, but it can also lead to more to inconvenient a lot of people, make-up during the hot weather and I common message in society to “be serious things such as sickness, infections, or cold but at the same time, we need to spend little amount of money on it, yourself,” people can use the different sores from either sharing make-up with others or get the work done. Town Planning: Ogun distributes 26 for instance, N20,000 to N25,000 colours, shades and styles of make-up to spreading bacteria from their own faces and hands. "This is a dualised road with a depending on the products I purchase create a look that is unique to them and can Therefore, it is important to apply caution with median and street lights. The because their prices vary. For make the strong statement that they want to the quantum of make-up one uses, and take into water will be channeled to the mini buses to monitoring officers example, Mac Powder is N15,000 convey. account the cleanliness of the make-up itself, the proper location to be disposed and Classic Powder is N3,500. I think For any woman venturing into the world brushes used, and the hands and faces of all who put Commissioner for Rural Development, Engr Taiwo Oludotun into the canal. Also, along the many more people are wearing it than accompanied by other engineers in the ministry during the oised to strengthen b u s e s w e r e t o e a s e had been a challenge to of make-up, it's normal to feel it on. Along with this, it is also important to inspection of the ongoing reconstruction of a link bridge to way, their will be a lay-by for monitoring activities movement of planning some of the zonal offices, before, but people still have different overwhelmed by the abundance of products consider what type of make-up is best suited for Opeoluwa Ita-Oshin at Ifedayo Community Development area in transporters, the drain is covered, of town planning and officers in the state. opinions about it.” one's skin to reduce acne, skin damage, and much P adding that the offices in the make-up industry. However, the would sit down and ask me to do theirs too; Abeokuta North Local Government…recently. it will serve as a walk-way, the urban renewal officials in However, benefits of wearing worse. He noted that monitoring needed to be well equipped basic make-up essentials you need to have that was the beginning of my journey in the face of this place will change make-up are enormous. First of all, “When girls become used to wearing make-up, Ogun State, the state of physical development is in order for the monitoring in your bag include: moisturiser, primer, make-up industry. Since I started, I have very soon," the Commissioner make-up can build one's confidence. they can feel like they are not pretty enough to go government has distributed p a r a m o u n t t o t h e officers to be able to foundation, concealer, blush, eyeshadow worked for all categories of ladies as long as stated. Wearing make-up can make a person out without wearing it. Girls can lose a sense of 26 mini buses to the 22 Zonal incumbent administration effectively carry out their pallette, eyeliner, mascara, powder, lipstick, they can afford my services. Such services While calling on the residents feel much more in control and studies their actual beauty and rely on make-up to look a Town Planning Offices in the state, urging the jobs. lipgloss and make-up brushes. include: makeover for all occasions, Gele of the Estate, especially show that those who wear make-up certain way. In addition, there can be some health across the state. Zonal Town Planning Earlier, the Acting In her opinion, an Abeokuta-based tying, semi-permanent brows that is, journalists, to ensure they feel very comfortable in social circles side effects from wearing make-up which could Speaking during the Officers to work harder in General Manager, Planning make-up artist, Toyin Ojekunle, who owns microshading and microblading and lash- document the changes in the where they stand out among others include headaches, skin discoloration, acne, and eye official handing over of the order to achieve sanity in and Development Permit the popular Teewhy Studio, Safari Junction, extensions. area, as well as ensure that they and have a sense of belonging infections,” says a skin expert. vehicles at the Arcade physical environment, as Authority, Kolawole Ogun, Onikolobo, said her passion for beauty and Though this business is lucrative to a great serve as the eyes of government looking glamorous. Beyond physical health, cosmetics can help to G r o u n d , O k e - M o s a n , her love for make-up made her venture into extent, prohibitive prices of products are the on the project, Akinsanya well as to generate revenue had advised the officers to Make-up can also make a person improve our mood, enhance our appearance and Abeokuta, Commissioner the business over seven years ago. only challenging thing we face, because you assured the people that within into the coffers of the state make judicious use of the look more presentable and give off boost our self-esteem. The magic of make-up also " I love to wear make-up a lot and people have to keep updating and upgrading products the time frame allocated for the for Physical Planning and government. vehicles, so as to serve the the impression of self-care. Make-up includes helping to exhibit personal style and inquire about the person who does it for me, and skills to remain in business" contract, the project will be U r b a n D e v e l o p m e n t , Odunlami said that purpose for which they were can help people obtain certain jobs, fashion statements. Most importantly, let us use they get surprised when I tell them that I do " The business has exposed me to a lot of completed and delivered. Olatunji Odunlami said the monitoring of development provided. and it can make those who wear it make-up myself. The next thing is that they make-up moderately and sparingly. April 11, 2021 |23 April 11, 2021 |7 Metro AgroBusiness Analysis ...with Uncle Lekan Man trapped in a hole Extoling virtues of How to start fish farming (1) a cooperative society while robbing a church Segun Oniyide man trying to rob a church in Ghana got he earliest record of a cooperative society can be traced to the Ainstant karma, as he Fenwick Scotland in 1761. However, the prototype of what is got stuck in the hole he dug. Tnow referred to as the modern cooperative society was The suspect identified as pioneered by a group of 28 artisans working in the cotton mills in the Agyasuo, was trapped in the town of Rochdale, Northern England in 1846. hole for some time before The idea was born out of the miserable working conditions and residents came to his rescue. low wages, which confronted the workers of the waivers community, resulting in them pulling scarce resources together so that they could Agyasuo burgled a access basic goods and live purposeful lives. Catholic Church building in Cooperatives have been acknowledged as associations and Techimantia, Tano South, enterprises through which citizens can effectively improve their lives, Ghana. while contributing to the economic, social and political advancement Using a chisel and of their community and nation. The society has also been recognised as hammer, he created a hole in a distinct and major stakeholder in both national and international the wall of the ground floor of affairs. the locked two-storey building The Cooperative's open membership model affords access to church. wealth creation and poverty elimination. It fosters external equality as After making the hole, he they are community-based. It is, therefore safe to say a cooperative climbed in and stole some society is committed to the sustainable development of its community money and other valuables, environmentally, socially and economically. including mobile phones from This commitment can be seen in their support for community the church. development, local sourcing of supplies to benefit the local economy and in decision making that considers the impact on the community. By By Obafolahan Fateropa We recommend that your disadvantage for the fish. Unfortunately for him, he door and found the suspect He was also reportedly extension, the Society brings the benefit of its economic and social pond should be about 0.7 meters On the other hand, where the Net couldn't sneak back out and trapped inside the hole. caught with a bag containing model to all people across the globe. deep so that you can have a water is retained for too long in s a matter of fact, Net gathers all the fish species residents alerted the caretaker packed phones, computer and Statistically, research has shown that more than 12% of humanity is successful farming. the pond, it may result in oxygen As he begged to be let description of beauty together for harvesting. They of the building after he had out, residents collected the accessories he had gathered part of one cooperative society or the other. The largest 300 varies from person to depletion which again leads to been there for a while. A help to catch a large amount of from the church. He was later cooperative societies in the world make a total turnover of 2,034.98 unhealthy fish. offering money he stole first, person. However, when water fish. Step 2: Pond Design and handed over to the police. Billion US Dollars. Cooperative societies also employ 280 million It is therefore important to The caretaker opened the while quizzing him. organisms particularly fish in a Fish tanks-ponds: Construction he out-gone week in Christendom is complained bitterly people across the globe, forming 10 % of the world's employable always monitor the level of well maintained pond are They are constructed to hold There is no point constructing called "the passion week" about this attitude and their neighbours also population. water in the pond. Confirm mentioned, everyone finds large amount of fish for a pond with a poor design in an see him as a spolit child. In view of its global importance, the United Nations Organisation, frequently to ensure that the Tcommemorating the suffering, them fascinating. harvesting and marketing. These expertly selected area. The pod Segun was a naughty boy who pilfered. He in 1992, set aside the first Saturday of July to extol the benefits and inflow and outflow is well crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We While it may sound all tanks and ponds are normally design is equally important. The Shalamar's Jeffrey Daniel regularly stole his friends' pencils, books, values of the cooperative society. The aim of the Day, which is maintained. need to copy some of the virtues which Christ complex to rear fish, here, we constructed expertly to enable design however depends on the biro,while the mother accepted those things celebrated annually is to increase awareness on cooperatives and symbolised. Easter symbolises God's greatest take you down this process better environment for the fish. type of the species that you want love for mankind. Jesus Christ was the lamb of without questioning him on where he got promote the movement's successes and ideals of international solidity, step by step to ensure that you to rear. (This is discussed in Good management: them from. economic efficiency, equality and world peace. are not only equipped but also details in the next step) When constructing, the now a 'Nigerian’ God that took away the sins of the world. Step 1: Select an apposite land One day, Segun was instructed to invite his The Day also aims to strengthen and extend partnership between the motivated to start fish farming. Conversely, there are a few screens should be placed It is important to know that love goes along area parents to school but the mother failed to International Cooperative Movements and other actors, including Fueled by passion, backed factors that must be considered strategically and expertly to keep with respect. When you have respect for The first step in this process is his is Jeffrey show up but sent a letter that they will work governments at local and international levels. up by expertise, we turn all regardless of the species you off predators. Cover all the inlets something or someone, you will accommodate selecting a good land area. This The theme for year 2020 International Cooperatives Day, which is your ideas and inspirations into want to rear. These include; and outlets properly to keep Daniel of the it and create room for tolerance. We are looking on him at home. The parents missed the is in terms of size, soil quality, opportunity of getting feedback on the closely linked to the Sustainable Development Goals ,was stunning success. away insects and predators. musical group at the word 'respect' this week. 'Cooperatives for Climate Action'.The event had its focus on the and source of water. T behaviour of their son. What is fish farming? Inflow and outflow 'Shalamar' that 'rocked Respect means you care enough to think contribution of cooperatives to combating climate change, being one Two weeks to the examination, all pupils Essentially, fish farming Ensure that the water flows in Good drainage about how you impact others.You might hear of the most severe challenges facing our planet in the 21st Century. Size the world in the 1980s were asked to prepare for the examination. also known as pisciculture is and out constantly and in the An ideal slope for a fish pond about having respect or showing respect . At the Climate change severely impacts people's livelihood around the Select a land that is big He has now adopted While other pupils used the library and class the process of nurturing right rates. If the outflow is too is 0.02m for every 10 meters. heart of respect is showing care and restraint. world, especially the most disadvantaged groups such as small scale enough. Take into consideration rooms to study their notes and do revisions organisms that inhabit in water much, favorable algae are This will help regulate the Nigeria as his home: Respect entails caring about how words and farmers, women, youth, indigenous people and ethnic minorities, who your future plans so that this will Segun was busy with games and playing commercially either in flushed out which is a inflow and outflow rate. actions may impact others. not limit you when it comes to *Married to a Nigerian football. have to cope with extreme natural disasters and the degradation of controlled or semi-controlled Respect has two parts namely: natural resources. Today, the whole of humanity is in the midst of an environment so as to increase expanding your business. Ensure lady with whom he has a On the day of the examination, Segun was Shape and size: 1. Having respect for someone because of how awful pandemic with a very high cost on lives and a historic global productivity. that the land is large enough for caught copying from his notes and was Productivity tends to be baby born to him at 65 their actions Impact others. economic degradation, due to prevailing social inequalities and the How to start fish farming your pond. dismissed from the school. higher in a shallow pond. last year 2. Showing respect by changing your actions to profound environmental imbalance of human actions on mother earth step by step. Size is important as it will However, it should not be too be sure you don't have a negative impact. for several decades. The world is experiencing health, social and Fish farming is quite a help you grow and expand your * He now Lives in shallow. Ensure that the shallow Having respect is when you feel good about economic crisis of extremely fragile conditions as occasioned by the process. As mentioned earlier, business in the near future. Big Abuja, Nigeria end is approximately 50 someone because of how they act. POEM unwavering challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. we take you through it expertly enough also means enough *He Always in Nigerian In spite of the current global climate change and challenges, there is amount of fish to farm. cm.(0.5m) Someone who worked hard to achieve The Butterfly from the time you select the outfits most of the time something no gainsaying the fact that, Cooperatives as a department in the Ogun area where you want to keep FLY...FLY...FLY... Spaces between the ponds: You can also have respect for yourself. State Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives, is still the fish until the final step Soil The Butterfly alive to its responsibilities of motivating Cooperative Societies to Imagine having a pond which Self-respect means you feel good about who where you market it. Select a place with high Select a place In the Meadow is Flying high stand the test of time and further enhance its development and growth has no space in between. This you are ,the types of choices you make and the This step by step procedures quality soil. This is because the for better economic empowerment. Given that, a cooperative society will actually help you in quality of the soil directly affects with high quality makes it very challenging to impact you have on others. In the Garden is Flying low is not only an economically viable venture, but also an effective, “ feed the fish. identifying the best species the quality and the quantity of What is showing respect? soil. This is Fly...Fly...Fly... powerful force in the social –economic development of any nation, you can farm and it will also the fish that you get. In fact, we It is also very difficult to Being respectful means you act in a way that Butterfly coupled with the fact that it encourages savings and promotes guide you on different feeds to advise you to take the soil for because the harvest the fish or make any shows care for how your actions may impact integration among people of common interest, though with the aid of give your fish and how to testing to ensure that it is at least amendments that may require others. We can show respect for people, Fly ...Fly ...Fly ... the government, there is an urgent need by all stakeholders to ensure the prepare your fish pond. over 20% clay. quality of the soil use of machine in the pond. places,and things. O Butterfly continuous existence and smooth running of the Society. By so doing, While the process of starting Also check for the place that is directly affects Spaces should therefore be Using kind or polite words even when you are The Butterfly the standard of living will be more affordable and appreciable. a fish farm is the same for both relatively level. It is important to left in between to be used as upset. There, however still remains the existence of many cooperative small and large scale farmers, ensure that the place is not easily the quality and feeder roads and machine ways, Displaying good manners by always saying QUIZ societies which are not established in line with the provisions of in small scale farming, all you prone to floods. if need be. The paths should be "please" and "thank you". Nigerian Cooperative Societies Act. These Societies have over the the quantity of standard to avoid straining. 1.Ogun is gateway state, so Oyo is ------need are the fingerlings and a This will help in preventing years succeeded in their unethical practice thereby defrauding a good Examples of respect ------pond. However in large scale dirt water from getting into the number of people. Although,the Ogun State government through the the fish that you 1.You are quiet in a Library to show that you 2.If the Deputy Governor of Ogun state is farming you require things pond. The soil should also have Step 3: Selecting the Fish Ministry of Community Development & Cooperatives has not care about others' need to read and understand. Mrs. Noimot Salako ,who is the Deputy such as; no little rocks. get. In fact, we Species relented on its persistent appeal to non -registered Cooperatives to get 2. You follow your parents' rules. Governor for Lagos State? This is the most challenging registered while ensuring that Cooperatives which refuse to comply advise you to 3. You don't hit people because you care about 3.The House of Senate is also known as ----- Pumps; Water step for most of the people who are prosecuted, yet more stringent measures to include sensitisation on their well-being. ------Chamber. Pumps are mostly used in in rearing fish, constant water want to start fish farming the need for registration as well as enforcement of punitive actions on take the soil for To understand why respect is important, think 4. How many Senators do we have in pumping water in or outside supply is vital. As a matter of project. This is because there are the defaulters should be instituted. about what life would be like if we don't treat Nigeria? the pond. fact, we cannot stress how testing to ensure different types of fish types and It is therefore expected that as a matter of urgency, all registered each other with respect. 5.Who designed the national flag? These pumps are well important this is. Fish rearing species. Cooperative Societies in Nigeria should flash a searchlight, taking a equipped and ensure that you with an unreliable water source that it is at least Therefore, before deciding on drastic measure at ensuring that cooperatives that fall short of the have constant water supply to is not only stressing but also over 20% clay. the fish farming type to start, it is SHORT STORY Answers to last week's constitutional provisions are prosecuted and brought to book so as to the pond. causes unhealthy fish thus low important that you have all the quiz: conquer distrust among cooperators and the society at large. production. facts about it to enable you to "Spare the rod, spoil the Also, sensitization and human capacity development of cooperators choose wisely. 1.Professor Emmanuel Akinola Abayomi. Water testing equipment should be implemented on a regular basis via media summits, while This is because there are 2. United Nations Children's Fund. Water testing equipment are Find a place where there is an child" ensuring absolute compliance with the cooperative laid down many factors that should be well 3. Independent Corrupt Practices and Other provided in order to help in uninterrupted source of fresh and Once upon a time, there lived a man called regulations. thought-out which if not taken Related Offences Commission. testing the waters. These clean water. Find a place near the Mr. Akanbi who had a wife named and a son Oluwasegun Oniyide is the Press Officer, Ministry of Community into consideration would 4. Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. equipment are used to see if river, lake, streams or even called Segun. As the only child, Segun was over Development & Cooperatives adversely affect productivity 5. Dr. Adeola Odedina the water is good for the fish. boreholes. pampered by her mother and the father greatly. April 11, 2021 |6 News Man trapped in a hole while PAGE 23 gun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun Ohas inaugurated the state's wing of the South-West Abiodun inaugurates Amotekun in Ogun, robbing a church Joint Security Outfit known as, " A m o t e k u n " , w i t h a declaration that the outfit was not meant to compete with other security agencies, but to names Soyinka Super Marshall Nigeria: Before our glory departs further strength the security He said a taskforce, made up By Matthew Hassan KUKAH apparatus of the State. to the base emotions of patriotism. We forget the reality that without ...says outfit not in competition with police, others of the military, Nigeria Police, truth, the throne of power often turns into a cage, and the occupant is Speaking at the inauguration f a religious leader is afraid to say what is right, what else can his Department of State Services, turned into a prisoner. In reality, the truth needs neither a judge nor a of the Amotekun at the Arcade silence mean but that he has taken flight? Hiding behind a wall of Nigerian Security and Civil witness. The truth is its own judge and witness. Without the truth, as the G r o u n d , O k e - M o s a n , silence is like taking flight at the approach of the wolf. Defense Corps and the Vigilante I old song says, all else is sinking sand! Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun, Easter Sunday is here again. But first, let us step back to Friday. Good Groups, has been set up as a Recently, according to the World Happiness Report, we are one of who decorated Nobel laurate, Friday was a Kairos moment for the beleaguered followers of Jesus, a quick response mechanism, the unhappiest nations in the world. This is unacceptable but Prof Wole Soyinka as “the defining moment that separated truth from falsehood and light from particularly, to the troubled understandable. Our clay-footed fight against corruption has not moved Super Marshall of Amotekun darkness. At Golgotha, Jesus remained silent when the first thief taunted parts of the State to maintain law the needle of transparency forward. Of course, being the poverty capital Corps”, noted that the security Him, and when bystanders scornfully asked him to demonstrate His and other. of the world comes with its rewards such as banditry, violence, death, challenges facing the State and divine powers by coming down from the cross. Everything about Speaking on behalf of sorrow, blood, poverty, misery, and tears. Our cup of sorrow is the nation as a whole, needed Christ–the prophecies of His birth, His life on earth, the miracles He traditional rulers, the Alake of permanently full; hence the exponential rise in the frustration curve the cooperation of all Nigerians performed, the sermons He preached, His torture and subsequent Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu across the country. and security agencies who death–now hung languidly on a wooden cross on the hill of Golgotha. Gbadebo, said though Ogun as Sadly, human life is hemorrhaging so badly in Nigeria, but the should work in harmony and not There were two types of persons at Golgotha: observers and waiters. The one of the safest states in the greatest tragedy is the death of empathy from those in power. unnecessary competition. observers had two characteristics, derision and curiosity. The waiters country, much needed to be done Mysteriously, the government is investing billions of naira in Said he: "Let me note that the were characterised by hope, fear, and anxiety. Both sides watched and to make it the safest, calling on rehabilitating so-called Boko Haram repentant members and their other waited with bated breath. After His ignominious death, everything now inauguration of the Amotekun security agencies to share partners in crime in the belief that they want to turn a new leaf. These depended on the third day. After all, He had said He would rise after in Ogun State in not to create criminals have waged war against their country, murdered thousands of intelligence report to rid the State three days (Mk. 9:31). unnecessary competition with citizens, destroyed infrastructure and rendered entire families of crime. Let us pause and look back at the earlier events in the life of Jesus. other security agencies in the Matthew Hassan KUKAH permanently displaced and dislocated. Why should rehabilitating the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Let us look briefly at the drama of the three temptations of Jesus by the State. And this is why perpetrator be more important than bringing succour to the victims? Soyinka in his good will devil as recorded by St. Matthew. First, the devil has a sense of perfect The high priest, Eli, collapsed and died after hearing this horrible news. everybody must work together When kidnapped or killed, victims and their families are left to their message, noted that the timing when he approached Jesus. He knows that Jesus had fasted for Elsewhere, on hearing about the death of her husband, her father- in-law, and to further strength security of wits. They cry alone, bury their loved ones alone. And our government Amotekun was not created to forty days and nights without food and was hungry (Mt. 4:2). Prove that the loss of the Ark, Eli's daughter-in-law went into premature labour. She lives and property in the State.” expects us to be patriotic? The victims of violence need empathy, replace other security agencies. you are the Son of God: turn these stones into bread, he said (Mt. 4:3). In was delivered of a baby boy–a call for great celebration in Israel! Strangely, He recalled that the which the dictionary defines as the ability to understand and share the He urged the Amotekun response, Jesus says: Man will not live on bread alone (Mt. 4:4). Here, she responded by naming her newborn son “Ichabod,” meaning, The glory establishment of the joint feelings of the other. A critical deficit of empathy on the side of the operatives not to trample on Jesus insists that there are higher goals for us to live or die for. The devil has departed! security outfit was agreed on by government makes healing almost impossible for the victims. We have people's rights, but to assist and had hoped that like the dictators of today, Jesus could seduce the people Taunted by Boko Haram, ravaged by bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers, leaders and governments of the not heard anything about a rehabilitation programme for the thousands protect them at all times. He also with the bread of temporal power to gain cheap followership. No, Jesus and other merchants of death across the nation, there is collective fear as to six south west states in June, of schoolchildren who have been victims of abduction. We seem to warned that their activities would says, you must set a higher moral goal. whether Nigeria's glory is about to depart! Retired military and intelligence 2019, as part of holistic assume that their return to their schools is sufficient. Left unaddressed, be closely monitored. Second, the devil asks Jesus to throw himself down the cliff. After all, officers lament over what has become of their glorious profession as they approach towards tackling the the traumatic effect of their horrors will haunt them for a long time. The State Commissioner of he tells Jesus, the Angels of God will hold you (Mt. 4:6). Here, Jesus is watch the humiliation of our military personnel. Traumatised citizens are rising wave of insecurity in the Tomorrow's parents, military generals, top security men and women, Police, Mr. Edward Ajogun called to take a shortcut to fame. Why travel the hard road of suffering, tortured daily by bandits. The nation has since become a massive killing region. governors, senators, and ministers will come from today's pool of maintained that a lot of ground sacrifice, exclusion, and powerlessness? Succumb to the seduction of the field, as both government and the governed look on helplessly. A thick and Governor Abiodun disclosed traumatised children. The security quandary is the greatest indictment needed to be covered in the war dreamer, the charmer, climb the actor's shoulder. And then what next? suffocating cloud of desperation, despondency, desolation, gloom, and that the delay in the establishing of this government. There is a time for everything under the sun (Eccl. against crimes and criminalities Jesus rejects this temptation. Why? Because God demands more than misery hangs in the hot air. We have no message and have no idea how long of the out in the State was borne Prof Wole Soyinka on the driver's seat and Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, at the inauguration and presentation of 3:1). Perhaps, we can paraphrase this by saying there is a time for war in the State, while the Director- theatrical performances from us. this will last. Our people seek solace and protection, but frustration and vehicles to Amotekun Corps at the Arcade Ground, Governor's office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta…recently and a time for peace. There is a time for poverty and a time for wealth. out the need to be meticulous General, Development Agenda Third, the devil says he will give Jesus all the kingdoms of the world darkness threaten to drown them. Is their government on AWOL? There is a time for stealing and a time for returning what has been and inclusive by allowing the for Western Nigeria (DAWN) (money, power, territory) only if He bows and acknowledges him (Mt. Two weeks ago, I came across a video in which a very frustrated Muslim government, but such facility cleric, addressing a Muslim audience, lamented: If you killed 200 chickens stolen. There is a time for politics and a time for governance. There is a people participate in decision- with necessary logistics, T h e G o v e r n o r w h o criminality in whatever form or C o m m i s s i o n , M r. S e y e 4:8). Wow! No better evidence that the devil is a liar. He knows he has will also be demolished. in the farm of any of the big farmers, you will be dealt with. But today, we time for tethering to the brink of chaos and a time for recovering the making process that affect technical backstopping and regretted that insecurity rising guise. He admonished those with Oyeleye, pointed out that the no kingdom and what he has is his kingdom of darkness and lies. It was soul of a nation. There is a time for the collapse of morality and a time them. political will for effective take off from the farmer/herders criminal tendencies to have a Whoever is found to be in this same manner that the devil deceived Eve at the Garden of Eden are being killed. It is your fault. On the day of elections, you say, it is Jihad! Amotekun was a child of for moral recovery. There is a time for leadership and a time for "We cannot but factor our and operation, noting that the clashes, have led to loss of rethink as the State would not be h a r b o u r i n g k i d n a p p e r s , by mixing a concoction of lies. At the base of this temptation is the Christians will take over Nigeria! Ok, the Christians did not take Nigeria. It necessity and not a regional statesmanship. There is a time for losing greatness and a time for economic status and other State expect nothing, but the best lives in some parts of the a home for criminals. ritualists, robbers or any seduction of pride and power. God knows that the day you eat it, your has been left in the hands of those who sit and see us being killed. If we are army, formed to provide achieving greatness. Nigeria must now ask itself: What is left of our peculiarities into any security performance from them. State, reiterated that no part of "Any property found to be criminals will be arrested and eyes will be opened and you will be like God (Gen. 3:5). Think of the killed, the head says, God forbid! He was not elected to say God forbid. This security in the South West glory? Where are the values that held us together? machinery we want to put in While urging men and Ogun State would be a safe- serving as hideouts to criminals handed over for prosecution", many who have sold their souls for ephemeral power, those who have imaginary jihad won the elections now where are the jihadists? The lesson region, saying it is “community On our national Coat of Arms, we profess our motto to be: Unity place. That is why operation of officers of the security outfit to haven for criminals and will not only be taken over by the Governor warned. denied Jesus by action so as to ascend the throne of power. By His here is that politicians will use religion to mobilise for elections, but they policing at its best". and Faith, Peace and Progress. But let us ask ourselves: Is Nigeria the Amotekun in Ogun State operate within the ambit of the resistance to the devil, Jesus shows that following His path will require cannot use it to govern. united today? Do citizens still have faith in the country? Where are the looks like a delay. For us, it is law establishing it, the State tremendous sacrifice. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria weighed in with a strong signs of peace or progress? Today, before our very eyes, these words never a delay; it was a helmsman, charged them to Lalong commissioner bags humanitarian services award It's now Saturday night. The clock is ticking. Will He or will He not statement on February 23, 2021, titled, We Must Pull Back from the Brink have been emptied of their flavour and have lost their resonance and calculated and methodical make their impact felt by co- rise as He said? No one knows what to expect. Will Jesus be exposed as of Collapse. Part of the statement read: The very survival of the nation is at Ministries, saying " After being 50 students of which we have Yusuf Garga, The Commissioner capacity to summon our citizens to patriotism. St Augustine once said: process in thoughts, action and operating with other security serving commissioner a fraud? The Apostles are retired, desolate, forlorn, woe begone, and stake. The nation is pulling apart. Widespread serious insecurity for long registered with Federal Ministry been keeping track record of. of Physical Planning and Urban Remove justice, and what are kingdoms but gangs of criminals on a to ensure a hitch-free service agencies to protect lives and u n d e r t h e despondent. Has it all come to nothing? Have they lost everything? Has unaddressed has left the sad and dangerous impressions that those who have of Budget and Economic People have been watching Development, Plateau State, assumed the duty and authority to secure the nation are either unable, or large scale? He further said that: A gang is a group of men (and delivery", he explained. property of the people of the administration of it all just been an illusion? Was Peter right when he asked what their A Planning as an organisation that what you are doing and are who was in company of the worse, unwilling to take up the responsibilities to their office. Patience is women) under the command of a leader, bound by a compact of The Governor said the State, calling on the people to Governor Simon Bako Lalong, reward would be, having forgone everything to follow Him? (Mt. 19:27) A c t i n g D i r e c t o r o f association, in which the plunder is divided according to an agreed operatives have been careful Hon Dayyabu Yusuf Garga, will be operating here in writing the reports of services Has this been one wild goose chase? Where would they turn to now? running out. Sadly, all of these warnings are still falling on deaf ears. give needed information to the Administration, Mr Kitchime, convention. This is the fate of our nation today. Day by day, Nigeria selected, trained and equipped has bagged a meritorious Nigeria, we are in partnership you have been offering. You The sun gradually sets on Saturday. The night has in its womb, a It may sound strange, but for us Christians, the celebration of the outfit to serve them better. DPRS Staff, .and Miss Ladi drifts irreversibly into a dark tunnel. Things are falling apart with award of Humanitarian with the Federal Ministries of have done more than offering combination of the derision and curiosity binding the observers and resurrection of Christ is the greatest assurance that all these will pass away. Emmanuel the Information This is not a call for us to simply sit on our hands or believe we can pray our unnerving rapidity because those who govern have only a pact to Services. Garga, who is the H u m a n i t a r i a n A f f a i r s , scholarships but we have waiters. A cloud of trepidation envelopes everywhere. The Roman Arewa: Our disagreements with Officer of the Miniatry who were protect their interests. Politics is merely its conveyor belt of ambition. E d u c a t i o n , a n d Wa t e r concentrated on scholarship authorities have built a concrete wall of military security around the crises away. As pointed out above, the sufferings of Jesus and His Cross Commissioner of Physical on ground to recieve Myrole Aid Nigeria has a date with destiny. If we do not turn around, The axe is Resources. We have letters because we see it as a bedrock of grave. They sealed the stone and placed heavy military guard just in case, provide us with the perfect mirror of our hope. St. Paul reminds us: We are Odumakin 'on principle, not personal' P l a n n i n g a n d U r b a n Mission team revealed " I have already laid to the roots of the tree (Mt. 3:10). given to us by these Federal nation building. If you want to as they feared, His followers come and steal the body and pretend that hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; Development in Plateau State, been turning down most of the With some chance, we might pull through this, but it is getting Ministries for partnership. build a nation then you impact He had risen (Mt. 27: 64). persecuted but not forsaken, struck down but not destroyed. We always views very strongly. We often was given the award by the tougher each passing day. Does anyone remember where we started Basically on health matters we on education, and when awards when they come to me Sunday morning would seal the fate of everyone on both sides. As it carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also disagreed with him on many Executive Director of Myrole and how we got here? On May 29, 2015, President Muhammadu have been giving free medical educated they can help build a particularly after presenting their turns out, the world forgot that: He who guards Israel neither slumbers be revealed in our body (2 Cor. 4:9). These are the hallmarks of our faith. issues. Our disagreements Aids Mission, Prince Solomon Buhari, at his swearing-in as President of Nigeria, said: Boko Haram is services in Shendam and Wase nation". case, when they have not made nor sleeps (Ps. 121:4). Before daybreak, a woman, Mary Magdalene, We must remain steadfast. were, however, on principle Gokas, last week. a typical case of small fires causing large fires. Now, before his watch, Local Government areas of Also contributing, Hon Sam any point to make me accept visits the grave to perform a simple ritual. To her shock, she finds an I appeal to Christians to continue in the spirit of the Gospel, the teachings and not personal. Prince Gokas who was the fires are consuming the nation, and in many instances, they indeed Plateau State in conjunction Cholom said "when I saw your their award. I would ask them to empty tomb! (Jn. 20:1). Slowly, painfully, unbelievably, the words go of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. St. Paul says: Though He was God, “ T h e f u n d a m e n t a l accompanied by Hon Sam he humbled himself, became man and remained obedient up till death (Phil. start small. The rumblings over the wearing of a hijab in Kwara State with the Federal Ministry of name on the list of awardees I channel the award to someone out: They have taken the body of the Lord away and we do not know difference is that Afenifere Cholom, a Senior Special suggest that we have not seen the end of individuals sacrificing national who merits it . where they have put Him (Jn. 20:2). They will soon realise that, indeed, 2:6ff). Following in His steps, we Christians have lived through the life of g r o u p a d m i t s o n l y Assistant to Governor Lalong Health." said this is a person I have been cohesion to feed their personal ambitions by starting small fires. Most But the few things you have His resurrection is only a fulfilment of what He had promised during His martyrdom. Jesus taught us how to pray for our enemies (Mt. 5:44). descendants of Oduduwa as on Finance and a Board of Gokas went further to say following his track record and politicians hardly think through the long-term effects of these pyrrhic mentioned, I was contemplating lifetime. The devil has been defeated, and the Lord has the final word. Although His teachings are hard (Jn. 6:60), it was not the guns of a powerful Trustee member disclosed that "today we are here to rub minds they are facts. When you affect victories of using religion. What started as a small fire with with members, while we in ACF whether to accept it or not but the Truth has drowned falsehood. Light has overcome darkness. Good has army that brought down the walls of Jericho. The prayers of the priests did M y r o l e A i d s M i s s i o n and to appreciate you with an humanity you build a society adoption of Sharia in Zamfara in 1999, spread across the northern admit even descendants of few things you mentioned have triumphed over evil. Life has defeated death. (Jos. 6:20). Jesus defied the temptations of coming down from the Cross. He award because you can never and if you don't affect humanity states. Ordinary people broke into ecstatic joy. Today, what has O d u d u w a w h o a r e committee sat down and made me to change my mind The Roman soldiers who stood guard over the grave were like dead knew there was a higher truth deferred. It was fulfilled on Easter day. No Odumakin pay anyone who has involved positively you cause it to be in become of the north? What are the lessons? In all, Nigeria's troubles are northerners,” he said. deemed it necessary to reach 5 because I hardly accept awards men (Mt. 28:3). However, rather than face punishment, the Roman matter the provocation, we must arm ourselves with the weapons of truth, his finances and energy into shambles. What you are doing is the Word, the Spirit, and love. At the heart of Christianity is the Truth and growing by the day, but our hands must remain stretched out in he Arewa Consultative A c c o r d i n g t o h i m , people out of 18 that were not these days, it appears that is the authorities offered to bribe them and asked them to lie that the Lord's present at the award night in h u m a n i t a r i a n s e r v i c e s , a challenge to those who have Love. Today, many of us erroneously speak about the trial of Jesus by Pilate supplication. Prophet Isaiah's words should give us hope and Forum (ACF) has accommodating hundreds of only thing politicians want. They body had been stolen while they were sleeping! (Mt. 28:13). It is too late: Abuja, to give them an award definitely they are not doing it the same privilege with you but on Good Friday. In reality, it was Pilate who stood trial, not Jesus. Pilate sat consolation. He said: When you pass through the waters, I will be with condoled the Yoruba ethnic groups has made it very want to be given awards for The Lord is risen indeed! World history succumbs to the power of the T of recognition for their for profit otherwise they would are not using it to better the on a throne to judge what he himself was ignorant of–the truth. Chained by you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over difficult to always agree with a Creator of heaven and earth. Time and space have merged. History's s o c i o - p o l i t i c a l g r o u p , have invested in other profit society. I would crave your publicity and that is not my kind you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the group whose membership is humanitarian services, adding calendar is split into two. Henceforth, everything will be marked by ignorance, the powerful often grope around a twilight zone between truth Afenifere, over the demise of generating businesses, but in indulgence to extend your hands of person.I have been doing my flames will not set you ablaze (Isaiah 43:2). We shall lift our eyes to the that the award is aimed at whether it happened before or after the resurrection of Jesus Christ! This and lies. At the mention of the word “Truth” by Jesus, Pilate was jolted from its spokesman and activist, Mr limited to one ethnic group. this kind of services you have beyond your immediate things silently, I just want to mountain because we know that our help shall come from the Lord (Ps. spurring them to do more for is what Christians celebrate today. But what is the implication of all this his chair. In trepidation and apprehension, the mighty man says, Truth, what Yinka Odumakin. “We had hoped that availed yourself into is not constituency, we have a lot of touch lives. 121:1). As Christians, we do not trust in God because we cannot humanity and to encourage for us in Nigeria today? is that? (Jn. 18:38). Pilate was looking for the Truth but did not recognise it T h e A C F N a t i o n a l Odumakin will live long So I want to thank Mytole revenge. We do not revenge because we trust in God. The Lord will others to venture into something you are looking for a youths in the Northern zone of Nigeria's current predicament reminds me of Israel's situation that led when it stood right before him. In every age, the seduction of raw power enough to work for and see the Aids Mission for honoring me fight for you; you need only be still (Ex. 14:14). Just as the chains of Publicity Secretary, Mr humanitarian services too. reward for from men but rather a Plateau State who are affected to the death of Eli, the great High Priest of Israel. Israel's defeat in the tends to blind the Pilates of this world to the truth. new day. His death today has with this award. I also want to death could not hold Jesus in the grave, so shall we triumph. Break into Emmanuel Yawe, in a He further stated that blessing from God. Today we by the crises that engulfed the hands of the Philistines led to the death of 30,000 soldiers. The two sons When governments face legitimacy crises, they fall back on serving the robbed us of that opportunity. call on the general public, let us shouts of joy together, O ruins of Jerusalem; for the Lord has consoled statement on Saturday in Myrole Aids Mission is a Non are here not to give you a reward zone in the past, we have a lot of of the 98-year-old priest – Hophni and Phinehas – died in the battle. Eli's sour broth of propaganda, half-truths, and outright lies. They manufacture “We pray for the repose of not just wait or seek for awards his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem (Isaiah 52:9). Have hope and be Kaduna, described the news Governmental Organisation but to appreciate you for what orphans, widows, who are just two sons had foolishly carried the Ark of the Lord into the battlefield for consent by creating imaginary enemies, setting citizens against one another his soul and condole his seeking for publicity, no, let us by deploying religion, ethnicity, region, and other platforms while appealing cheerful (Rom. 12:12). of Odumakin's death as a rude registered with Corporate you have been doing in regard to roaming about helplessly. You protection, only for it to become a trophy for the victorious Philistines. family and colleagues in seek for ways to help one or two *A very happy and peaceful Easter to everyone.* shock to the forum. Affairs Commission and is in your services in area of can reach out to them too" Afenifere. We shall certainly persons to stand on their own. “While he was alive, partnership with 4 Federal education where you have In acceptance, Hon Dayyabu Odumakin held on to his miss him,” Yawe said. offered free scholarships to over Published and printed by: Ogun State Printing Corporation, Ibara, Abeokuta. Editor: Dare Folarin. website: www.nigeriangateway.com