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  • Folarin emerges Oyo APC governorship candidate

    Folarin emerges Oyo APC governorship candidate

    Sen. Teslim Folarin (APC-Oyo Central), has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State.

    Folarin emerged candidate after polling 954 votes in the primaries held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium on Thursday in Ibadan.

    Folarin, a former Senate leader, is the current Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content.

    The governorship primary in the state, conducted by the Sen. Tokunbo Afikuyomi-led Committee, had six other aspirants – Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mr Akeem Agbaje, Mr Akeem Alao, Mr Akeem Agbaje, Dr Azeez Adeduntan and Chief Adeniyi Akintola (SAN).

    Folarin polled 954 votes, Aďelabu 327, Agbaje 15, Alao six, Adeduntan two votes while Akintola had no vote. There were 11 invalid votes.

    Dr Abdullahi Kuso, the Secretary of the committee, who doubled as the returning officer, declared Folarin winner of the primary, having polled the highest number of votes.

    Folarin, in his acceptance speech, expressed undiluted resolve to rescue Oyo State from what he called “maladministration of the PDP-led government”.

    “I wholeheartedly accept my nomination as Oyo State Governorship Candidate of the APC for the 2023 general elections.

    “First of all, I solemnly give glory to Almighty Allah for His Divine Grace that catapulted me from being an aspirant to the 2023 governorship candidate of our great party.

    “My most sincere gratitude to the 1,755 delegates that participated in the primary elections. I pledge never to let them down,” he said.

    He said that with their continuous cooperation, understanding and support, “we shall return Oyo APC to winning ways in 2023.

    According to him, “my nomination by majority of our party delegates has further reinforced my conviction that God and the good people of Oyo State are indeed behind my 2023 Rescue Mission.

    “I want to state that there is no victor, no vanquished in the contest for the 2023 governorship ticket of our great party,” the other aspirants are also eminently qualified to govern our dear state.”

    “Let’s come together as family members to build a formidable and indivisible Oyo APC that is capable of ensuring electoral victories in 2023,” he said.

  • 2023 Election: Senator Folarin wins APC guber primary in Oyo

    The Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial district, Teslim Folarin, has been elected the winner of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship primary in Oyo State.

    He polled 954 votes to defeat five other aspirants who contested the election held, on Friday, at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

    The other aspirants were  Adebayo Adelabu APC Flag bearer; Akeem Agbaje, Azeez Adeduntan, and Hakeem Alao.

    He polled 954 votes to defeat five other aspirants who contested the election held, on Friday, at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

    Adelabu who was the party’s  flagbearer in 2019 ,polled  327 votes  to finish  a distant second despite being absent at the venue of the election.

    Azeez Adeduntan had two votes, Akeem Alao had six votes, Hakeem Agbaje had 16 votes while 11 votes were voided.

    Meanwhile Senior lawyer Akintola had pulled out of the primary alleging that the delegates’ list was tampered with.

    TheNewsguru.com reports that Seyi Makinde the incumbent governor of Oyo State has emerged the ruling  PDP’s flag bearer in the party.

  • Makinde wins Oyo PDP guber primaries

    Makinde wins Oyo PDP guber primaries

    Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has emerged as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 governorship election in the state.

    Makinde defeated Hazeem Gbolarumi, who was his only opponent in the primaries held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Wednesday.

    Announcing the results of the election, the secretary of the PDP Electoral Committee, Alhaji Abdullahi MaiBasira, said that 1,048 delegates were accredited to vote out of a 1,086 delegates.

    MaiBasira said Makinde scored 1,040 votes to defeat Gbolarumi, who scored only two votes; adding that six votes were voided.

    In his acceptance speech, Makinde thanked all the delegates for finding him worthy to be the party’s flag bearer in the 2023 election.

    “I’m not the most brilliant or the most upright person yet you gave me your mandate.Thank you for believing in me and in our party, PDP.

    “Trust is like a building. For every building to stand it must have a solid foundation; the foundation for trust is truth,” Makinde said.

    The governor, while assuring the delegates that he would continue to be honest, urged all PDP members in the state to continue working for the progress of the party.

    Earlier, Gbolarumi, who alleged that his delegates were chased away from the venue of the primaries, called on the leadership of the party to do the right thing for the growth of the party in the state.

    The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, and the INEC Administrative Secretary, Alhaji Abiodun Onigate-Amosun, witnessed the primaries.

    Representatives of security agencies at the election were the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Department of Security Service (DSS).

  • Alleged N50bn diversion: I’m ready for probe – APC governorship aspirant

    Alleged N50bn diversion: I’m ready for probe – APC governorship aspirant

    Dr Azeez Adeduntan, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, says he is ready for probe over alleged diversion of N50 billion state Health Endowment Fund during the last administration.

    Adeduntan, a former Commissioner for Health, under the late Gov. Abiola Ajimobi, made the declaration in Ibadan, while declaring his intention to contest the governorship seat on the platform of APC.

    He was reacting to a recent allegation by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the N50 billion was diverted from the state’s coffer by the Ajimobi-led administration.

    The governorship aspirant, however, cautioned the PDP from making frivolous allegations.

    According to him, I am ready for probe by the Gov. Seyi Makinde-led administration over alleged diversion of the fund.

    Adeduntan said the N50 billion was just the target of the administration, adding that they realised below N100 million from the fund.

    “Less than N100 million was realised in spite of the pledges made during the endowment fund. The money realised was expended on some dilapidated hospitals.

    “The late Gov. Ajimobi ensured that the money realised was managed by a Board of Trustees led by renowned late Prof. Oladipupo Akinkugbe; Prof. Daud Noibi; Bishop Ayo Ladigbolu and some other prominent personalities.

    “These people were carefully selected and untainted in their various careers. It will be a wild goose chase, barren and futile exercise,” he said.

    The aspirant said he remained the best aspirant in the party to wrestle power from Makinde in 2023.

    The governorship aspirant unveiled his seven points agenda to transform the state, if elected.

    Among the agenda were security of lives and property, health, education, youths employment, infrastructure, farming, as well as social welfare for the aged and unemployed.

    Adeduntan, a Cardiovascular Surgeon of International repute, appealed to the party delegates in the state to give him the mandate to fly the party’s flag in the 2023 governorship election.

    He promised to bring his private and public sector experiences to bear.

    The APC governorship primaries would hold on May 20.

  • ASUU: University of Ibadan students protest prolonged strike

    ASUU: University of Ibadan students protest prolonged strike

    University of Ibadan students on Friday carried placards with different inscriptions to protest the continued shut down of public universities embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). in the country since February 14, 2022.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the union had in February this year declared a warning strike due to the non-implementation of the agreement reached by the Federal Government and the union in 2009.

    ASUU after embarking on a three month warning strike stretched it by announcing another 3 months.

    Meanwhile, students mainly of University of Ibadan staged a peaceful protest to appeal to both parties to end the strike.

     

    It was gathered that the students during the protest also blocked the University of Ibadan-Mokola Road in Ibadan.

     

    One of the students, Solomon Emiola, a 200-level of the University of Ibadan, explained that the protest became necessary because they are tired of staying at home.

    He said, “Our leaders have continued to politick with our future. Our goal is to shut down the whole of Ibadan until our demand is met.”

     

     

  • Oyo state loses another prominent traditional ruler to illness

    Oyo state loses another prominent traditional ruler to illness

    The death has been announced of the Onijeru of Ijeru land, Oba Elijah Olaniyi Popoola in Ogbomosho South of Oyo state

    The traditional ruler joined his ancestors after suffering from a brief illness on Friday.

    The death of Oba Popoola is coming after the death of some prominent first class traditional rulers in the state.

    TheNewGuru.com gathered that the Onijeru of Ijeru land in Ogbomoso South Local government area of the state, Oba Ellijah Olaniyi Popoola joined his ancestors on Friday at the age of 85 after a brief illness.

    The now deceased oba was installed in the year 2008, thus making it 14 years since ascending the throne.

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that 3 prominent first class obas have joined their ancestors in the last 6 months, the last being the Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.

    On November 7th 2021, the Onigbeti of Igbeti land, Oba Emmanuel Oyekan Oyebisi, Afasegbejo III joined his ancestors at the age of 77.

    It was also reported that the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi joined his ancestors on December 12th 2021.

    Adeoye Lawuyi Aribiyan Asigangan of Igangan, in Ibarapa North local government area also joined his ancestors on December 21st 2021

    The 41st Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji also joined his ancestors on January 2nd 2022 at the age of 93.

    January 31st 2022 Oba Gabriel Adepoju, joined his ancestors he was until his death the Oloko of Oko Ile in Oriire Local Government area of the state.

    The Onikoyi of Ikoyi-Ile, in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state, Oba Abdulyekeen Ayinla Oladipupo, has joined his ancestors on April 8th 2022.

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  • Buratai calls for peaceful coexistence, development of Nigeria

    Buratai calls for peaceful coexistence, development of Nigeria

    The Nigeria Ambassador to Benin Republic, Retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has called on Nigerians to continue to live in peace and unity for mutual coexistence and development of Nigeria.

    Buratai, also former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), made the call in Saki area of Oyo State, shortly after he was conferred with the honourary chieftaincy title of Jagumolu of Sakiland.

    Also, Retired Lt.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, was conferred with the honourary title of Akinrogun of Sakiland at the ceremony.

    Buratai said conferment of the traditional title on him in Saki was a sign of unity in Nigeria, adding that it must be emulated by all Nigerians, irrespective of religion or tribe.

    He said that there could be likelihood of conflict, distrust and accrimony in a society or country where there was disunity.

    “If there is unity, there will be unity of purpose for the development and progress of the country and the future of the country will be good.

    “We must accommodate everyone from all works of lives.

    “My traditional title is a sign that Nigeria is one and symbol of unity, that wherever you are coming from, you are recognised for what you have done.

    “I see it as a great honour to me as a person, my family, community, which is Borno State and the Nigerian Army, where I served and retired.

    “It is also to all peace loving Nigerians that are fighting for unity and peaceful coexistence of fellow Nigerians,” he said.

    Buratai appreciated the Okere of Sakiland and the entire people of the community for honouring him based on what he has done for the country while in the service.

    He called on Nigerians to continue to support the Nigerian Army in performing its constitutional role.

    Buratai commended Col. Gbenga Adegbola, an indigene of Saki, for his loyalty and love for the people of the town.

    He said that Adegbola had attracted various developmental projects, such as Command Science Secondary School, among others, which were beneficial to the town.

    In his remarks, the Olowu of Owu Kuta, Oba Hameed Oyelude, said that traditional rulers would continue to counsel their subjects and foster unity as the 2023 election approaches.

    Oyelude described Buratai as a highly detribalised Nigerian, saying that the title was a celebration of excellent and a show of appreciation for what he did while in the service.

    Also, the Okere of Sakiland, Oba Khalid Oyedepo, said the titles were conferred on Buratai and Adeosun for their immense contributions to Sakiland and Nigeria in general.

    Oyedepo called on youths to imbibe the attitude of the title s and be serious about their education, urging parents to pay attention to the education of their wards for the nation’s growth.

    Dignitaries at the occasion were the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division Nigerian Army, retired and serving top Army personnel, as well traditional rulers.

  • Oyo South Senator, Balogun dumps PDP

    Oyo South Senator, Balogun dumps PDP

    Sen. Kola Balogun, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    This is contained in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Dapo Falade on Monday evening in Ibadan.

    Balogun, a younger brother of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, is the Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports and Youth Development.

    Balogun’s resignation was coming few days after he was denied a return ticket.

    The ticket had been handed to Chief Joseph Tegbe, who recently defected to the PDP from All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Balogun’s resignation from the PDP was contained in a letter dated April 28 and addressed to the chairman of the party in Ward 12, Ibadan North-East Local Government Area.

    He said that the letter was received and acknowledged by the PDP Ward Chairman, Tijani Wasiu, on April 29.

    He thanked the party for giving him the opportunity in the ninth Senate, saying his resignation took effect from April 28.

    Balogun said he enjoyed the cooperation of the PDP leadership and its members throughout the month of April and wished the party best of luck.

    “I, Sen. Kola Balogun, representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the ninth Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria, hereby tender my membership resignation from PDP with effect from April 28.

    “I thank the party for giving me the opportunity to serve my people in the capacity of a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and your cooperation which I enjoyed till the month of April 2022.

    “I wish the party the best of luck. I thank you,” Balogun said in the letter.

    Balogun was the only PDP senator from the state in the ninth senate until his resignation.

    Balogun’s resignation from the PDP is coming less than 48 hours after scores of PDP and ADC leaders defected to the APC in the state.

  • I’m not responsible for death of Oyo monarchs – Gov Makinde

    I’m not responsible for death of Oyo monarchs – Gov Makinde

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has replied to critics who feel he is responsible for the death of top Yoruba monarchs in the State.

    Governor Makinde urged his critics to stop linking him with the death of prominent monarchs in the state, following the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Makinde stated this when he visited the palace of the late Alaafin of Oyo on Sunday.

    Some Nigerians have called out the governor on social media, noting that two other first-class monarchs, the Soun of Ogbomoso and Olubadan of Ibadan, died in quick succession under him.

    The late Soun, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, passed on, on December 12, 2021, while the late Olubadan, Saliu Adetunji, joined his ancestors on January 2 this year.

    Governor Makinde said though the monarchs were aged and made significant impacts before they departed, he wished they lived longer.

    Speaking on Alaafin’s death, he said the king left a huge void that would be difficult to fill.

    “In Oyo State, we have perhaps lost the last human encyclopedia of our traditional history. Several times when I visited him and told him the problem we had, he had a solution to everything.

    “So, it is a very difficult void to fill. In fact, I don’t know who else we can go and meet, who can replace Kabiyesi.

    “When I visited him in 2015 and told him about my ambition, he frankly told me it was not going to work out due to one reason or the other and, at last, I failed, but I learnt certain things. Not many people will tell one the truth. Kabiyesi told me it would not work, and it never worked out,” he said.

    While promising to give the late Alaafin a befitting burial, the governor appealed to the chiefs not to delay in selecting a new king for the town.

    TNG reports the longest-reigning monarch in Oyo town passed on Friday night at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital after a brief illness. He was 83.

    He was the son of the late Alaafin Oba Adeyemi II, and the 43rd Alaafin of Oyo. He reigned for 52 years.

  • Buhari mourns Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi III

    Buhari mourns Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi III

    President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Government and people of Oyo State over the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi III, aged 83 years, whose reign covered major historic transitions in the country.

    The president, in a condolence message by his media aide, Mr Femi Adesina, on Saturday in Abuja, noted that Oba Adeyemi’s reign witnessed transformations in his domain.

    He affirmed that the Alaafin of Oyo’s 52 years of rule was remarkable in many ways, most significant was the emphasis he placed on human development, thereby encouraging learning as a culture and formal education as a necessity.

    He particularly lauded the late traditional ruler for promoting values of peace and stability.

    President Buhari equally noted the late traditional ruler participated in numerous national meetings and conferences to shape the future of the country, including living words of wisdom he shared at every opportunity on unity and people-focused governance.

    The president shared the grief with the Oyo State Traditional Council, Oba Lamidi’s family, friends, and associates, particularly in sports where he left another footprint.

    He prayed that the Almighty God would receive his soul.