The Ondo State House of Assembly has passed a bill to amend the Ondo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps law 2022. The members also passed a bill for the establishment of the Ondo State Security Trust Fund. The passage followed the submission of reports by the Chairman, House Committee on Security, Ololade Gbegudu. He noted that the committee carried out a thorough scrutiny before making recommendations. Gbegudu said sections 4, 5, 6, 14, 16 and 18 of the Principal law were amended. Majority Leader Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi moved the motion for the passage and was seconded by Oluyede Feyide…
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THE Labour Party, LP, will on Friday unveil Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as the running mate to Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 elections. Senator Baba-Ahmed, who is in his 40s is the Proprietor of Baze University, Abuja and Baba-Ahmed University Kano. The unveiling of the vice presidential candidate was initially slated for Thursday to be done by the LP’s Presidential candidate at the party’s national secretariate, Abuja. However, the National Chairman of the party, Barrister Julius Abure said that the ceremony could not go ahead as planned because the Presidential candidate, who had…
The Director-General, Peter Obi Campaign Organisation, Doyin Okupe, on Thursday, announced his withdrawal as the vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Okupe who made this known via his verified Twitter handle @doyinokupe noted that his party would announce the new running mate to the presidential candidate, Peter Obi. “This afternoon I submitted my withdrawal letter from the position of the Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party to INEC. A replacement will be announced by d national chairman of d party shortly. I feel greatly blessed to have been part of the foundation of success 4 the LP,” Okupe tweeted.…
The Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has expressed the readiness of his administration to make farming a more attractive and lucrative venture for both old and new farmers in the state. Akeredolu said he will provide enabling environment for agribusiness to thrive, especially by re-energising the gallant Amotekun Corps to subdue the security challenge in farmsteads and communities. The governor stated these during the launching of the sustainability and empowerment initiative to empower 150,000 cocoa farmers by Johnvents Industries Limited in Akure, the state capital. The event was attended by the Deji of Akure, Oba (Dr) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi; Jegun…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called Boris Johnson by telephone to express his “sadness” over the British leader’s resignation as Conservative leader and impending departure as prime minister, Kyiv said. “We all welcome this news with sadness. Not only me, but also all of Ukrainian society which sympathises with you a lot,” the presidency quoted Zelensky as saying, reiterating how grateful Ukrainians were for the British prime minister’s support since the Russian invasion. Johnson has been seen as one of Ukraine’s most vocal and fervent supporters in the West. “We don’t doubt that Great Britain’s support will continue, but…
The Federal Government has declared Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th July, 2022, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Thursday, congratulated all Muslims and Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. “I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country,…
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, visited the Kuje custodial center after Tuesday’s terrorist attack on the facility. Yemiefash media reports that the terrorists attacked the centre and freed inmates including 64 of their members held in the custody during the attack. Giving details of the attack, the Nigeria Correction Service’s spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, said one Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps personnel and four inmates died during the incident. In a statement on Wednesday, Abubakar said the terrorists used explosives on the center’s fence and its main entrance to gain access to the facility. According to him,…
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has congratulated Prince Ademola Adegoroye over his nomination, confirmation and Swearing-In as Minister of State for Transportation. Governor Akeredolu charged the new Minister to exploit the opportunities of his new office to help the Sunshine State in its quest for development, particularly the establishment of the Port Ondo. “I congratulate Prince Ademola Adegoroye on his inauguration as Minister of State for Transportation. Adegoroye has been a long-standing member of this progressive family. His appointment as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is gratifying. “Having transcended the various phases of this progressive fold, from…
Dangote Cement Plc has said that at least 25 millionaires will emerge every month courtesy of its N1bn promo tagged “Spell Dangote and become a multi-millionaire.” The promo, which was launched in Lagos on Tuesday in the presence of regulators from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, is expected to offer life-changing prizes, which will have immense economic value to the loyal consumers. According to the company, Dangote Cement Bag of Goodies Promo Season 3, which runs from July 5 to October 31, 2022, will provide customers the chance to win prizes prizes like…
Two persons in the convoy of the Advance Team of security guards, protocol and media officers ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Sallah trip to Daura, Wednesday sustained minor injuries from attack by terrorists near Dutsinma in Katsina State. In a swift reaction, the Presidency described the dastardly attack as sad and unwelcome development. In a release issued Wednesday night by presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, the Presidency disclosed that two persons in the convoy were receiving treatment for the minor injuries they suffered while all the other personnel, staff and vehicles in the Advance team made it safely to Daura.…