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Odo-Otin PDP Endorses Governor Adeleke for Second Term

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2 years ago

May 29, 2024

Eric

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family in Odo Otin Local Government Area have endorsed Senator Ademola Adeleke for another term of four years, according to a statement signed by the Osun State Director of Media, Hon. Hezekiah Oladele Bamiji.

The endorsement was given on Wednesday at the country home of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola in Okuku, headquarters of Odo Otin Local Government during a meeting of PDP elders.

Welcoming the Governor and the entire leadership of the party, Chairman of PDP in the council, Mr. Olatunji Taiwo commended Governor Adeleke for providing good governance, saying the entire members of the party in Odo Otin have endorsed him for a second term in office.

The declaration was chorused by the teeming party members from all the 15 wards in the council area.

Other speakers at the meeting including Alhaji Musbau Abioye, Muritala Adebisi, and Alhaji Raheem from Oyan all commended Governor Adeleke for supporting the speakership position of Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun from Odo Otin Local Government for the 7th Assembly in Osun State.

In his address, the leader of the party and former Governor of Osun State who hosted the meeting, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola said the entire people of Odo Otin are fully in support of Senator Adeleke for his second term ambition come 2026 governorship election in Osun State.

The former Governor of Osun State appreciated Senator Adeleke for approving the immediate construction of Oree/Agbeye road with solar street lights when completed.

“I want to deliver the message of our Baba, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun to the entire members of PDP and our Governor. Baba said his defection to the APC is a sacrifice for the general good of the people saying that he will soon return home”.

Also speaking at the gathering of who’s who in Odo-Otin PDP, the Chairman of the party in Osun State, Hon Sunday Bisi thanked the party faithfuls for the impressive turnout urging them not to allow division among themselves.

Hon Bisi urged them to warmly welcome members of opposition that might signify their intentions to join the bandwagon of development saying opposition members are already looking for an inroad into the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in appreciation of the good governance being delivered by Governor Adeleke.

In his address, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke expressed appreciation to people of Odo Otin Local Government for their impressive turnout and massive show of love.

The Governor announced that the state government will immediately commence the reconstruction of Oree/Agbeye road to be fixed with solar street lights when completed

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Dangote Launches Historic ₦1trn Scholarship Scheme for 1.3m Students

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9 hours ago

December 12, 2025

Eric

The Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), Aliko Dangote, has launched a ₦1 trillion scholarship programme targeting more than 1.3 million Nigerian students over the next decade.

The initiative, the largest private-sector education support scheme in Nigeria’s history, will begin in 2026 with ₦100 billion disbursed annually across all 774 local governments.

The programme focuses on vulnerable learners, supporting undergraduate STEM students, technical trainees, and secondary school girls through tuition aid, study materials, and essential learning supplies.

It will be implemented through a fully digital, merit-based system in partnership with NELFUND, JAMB, NIMC, NUC, NBTE, WAEC and NECO.

Dangote said the intervention is a strategic investment in Nigeria’s future, stressing that financial hardship—not lack of talent—is the major barrier keeping many young people out of school. He added that 25 percent of his wealth has been committed to sustaining the Foundation’s long-term programmes.

Vice President Kashim Shettima described the scheme as a transformative act of nation-building, noting that it complements government reforms in basic, tertiary and technical education.

Education Minister Tunji Alausa said the programme aligns with the administration’s goal of transitioning Nigeria into a knowledge-driven economy, while Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, speaking on behalf of his colleagues, pledged the governors’ full support.

Traditional rulers including the Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Dauda Bage, who chairs the programme’s steering committee, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, praised the initiative as unprecedented in scope and impact.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed also commended the scheme, saying it will create conditions for children to learn and families to thrive.

The scholarship initiative reinforces the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s mission to expand opportunities, drive social impact and improve the wellbeing of communities across Nigeria.

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Yakubu, Fani-Kayode, Ikpeazu, Others Scale Senate Screening Hurdle for Ambassadorial Positions

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1 day ago

December 11, 2025

Eric

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, on Thursday, approved the nomination of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, for appointment as ambassador.

Other nominees cleared by the committee include former Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau, ex-special adviser on new media to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, former presidential aide, Senator Ita Enang, and Senator Grace Bent.

Also confirmed were former INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu; former Governor of Enugu, State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and former Governor of Abia State, Victor Okezie Ikpeazu, among others.

The screening session, conducted in batches of five nominees each, experienced a mild drama during Omokri’s turn.

Senators Mohammed Ali Ndume and Adams Oshiomhole openly disagreed on how his clearance should proceed.

After Omokri’s batch had introduced themselves, Ndume moved a motion to allow the nominees to take a bow and leave.

Some senators, including Oshiomhole, indicated they wanted to comment.

The Committee Chairman, Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, recognised Oshiomhole to speak, but Ndume insisted that his motion should be seconded before allowing further interventions.

This led to a sharp disagreement between the two senators.

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Tinubu Reiterates Directive on Withdrawal of VIP Police Protection

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2 days ago

December 10, 2025

Eric

President Bola Tinubu has insisted on his earlier directive ordering the withdrawal of police officers from very important persons (VIPs) in the country.

On November 23, Tinubu ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs across the country during a security meeting with the inspector-general of police (IGP), the chiefs of army and air staff, and the director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS).

The president said the move was aimed at boosting police presence in communities, especially remote areas where stations are understaffed and citizens remain vulnerable to attacks.

Speaking at the opening of the federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, Tinubu warned against non-compliance and directed Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA); Ibrahim Gaidam, minister of police; and Kayode Egbetokun, the IGP, to follow up on the implementation of the order.

The president noted that police officers were trained to protect the lives and property of citizens, particularly the most vulnerable in society, adding that the protection of a select group of VIPs is not their responsibility.

The president ordered Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, to make arrangements for the replacement of police officers by civil defence corps.

“If you have any problem because of the nature of your assignments, please contact the IGP and get my clearance,” he said.

“The National Security and Civil Defence Corps are trained for VIP protection, and they are armed too.

“We face challenges here and there of kidnapping, banditry and terrorism. We need all forces utilised. I know some people are exposed; we will make the exceptions. The civil defence is very much around.”

Tinubu said there is a need to mobilise the police appropriately due to the country’s security challenges.