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Dr Jimoh Ibrahim CFR, a business mogul, has formally declared his intention to run for Senate in Ondo South Senatorial District of Ondo State come 2023 general elections on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ibrahim made the declaration during a meeting held with APC executives and leaders of Ward 1 and 2 Igbotako at the Fortune University, Igbotako.
Ibrahim, a legal practitioner who is from Ward 2 Igbotako, appreciated the APC leaders for believing in him, saying that the meeting was to get prepared for the party’s primary election that would come up in May.
He noted that there was a need for him to keep the leaders abreast of his political interest.
According to him, people are going to benefit more from his largesse when he becomes a Senator, adding that he has a large heart to bring positive transformation to the senatorial district.
Ibrahim, the Araba of Ikale Land, explained that there was a need for a representative who had the capacity that could make life-changing impacts in the senatorial district.
A leading aspirant in Ondo Central Senatorial District under the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Adeniyi Adegbonmire ( SAN) has assured the leadership and delegates of Ifedore local government in the upcoming Party’s primaries of purposeful and qualitative representative when voted into the red chamber.
Adegbonmire stated this during a courtesy visit to Igbara Oke, headquarters of Ifedore LGA as part of his consultation with party’s stakeholders and delegates.
The Akure born politician in his speech disclosed that law making is a serious bussiness that must not be left in the hands of mediocres in order to promote good governance.
He stressed that good laws promote rapid social economic development of the people, and as a progressive and lawyer of repute of over three decades, he is well prepared to alleviate the suffering of his constituents through employment opportunities.
” Effective representation can only be secured through credible candidate who has good pedigree and remarkable profile” he said.
The legal luminary further added that he would prioritize party supremacy because that is the only avenue for internal democracy to strive.
In his own reactions, Hon. Tunde Fawuyi , Chairman All Progressives Congress, Ifedore LGA described Adegbonmire as a man of great reputation who came from a very background that can be trusted.
He described his father, prince Wunmi Adegbonmire who the secretary to the State government during the administration of Chief Adebayo Adefarati as a very upright politician and his very confidence that incoming Senator would not soil the family reputation.
The occasion was well attended with all the APC stakeholders, leaders and delegates in the whole of Ifedore LGA in attendance which includes Ifedore local government Chairman, Engr. Alex Oladimeji , Ifedore local government Vice Chairman, Engr. Sogo Ijikiola among others.
Four children have been electrocuted at Oke Igbo town, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local government area of Ondo State after a newly installed power cable fell on the container-turned- shop they were in.
The incident reportedly happened last Thursday.
Two of the victims were siblings who visited their aunt for the Easter holiday.
Witnesses said the children were playing inside a container turned shop when a newly installed power line cable fell on the container.
One of the survivors, whose name is Blessing, said: “We were playing and suddenly, power was restored. So, we shouted ‘up NEPA.” Immediately, we heard the sparkling sound and we ran out of the shop, not knowing that the new cable wire had cut and fallen on my mummy’s container shop.
“As we ran out of the container, the wire trapped our legs and we could not walk again. So, I sat on the plank that was close to me, but the remaining children started shaking and vomiting blood.
“I shouted for help and people came to rescue us and we were rushed to the General hospital, Ile-Oluji,” she said.
The owner of the shop, Mrs Ronke Adebiyi, said she was not present when the incident occurred.
“In the evening, I received a call that my shop was burning. So, I ran down to check on my children. On getting there, I saw people gathered and I kept asking, “ Where are my children. Later, one of them, Blessing ran out of the shop, but the others were lying on the floor.
“They were rushed to the hospital, but there was no sufficient oxygen they could use for five of them. So, four later gave up the ghost. But the case of the sixth child was not critical as she can walk and talk.
“The remaining two were taken to Trauma Centre in Ondo for treatment. One has been discharged, but the second child has been referred to OAU Teaching Hospital for treatment. Two out of the four children are my sister’s daughter. They came for holiday.”
The Senator representing Ondo South, Nicholas Tofowomo, said he would ensure the parents get Justice if the BEDC were found culpable in the tragedy.
He, however, cautioned against erecting buildings or shops under high tension cable or any power supply line.
His words: “We cannot allow lawlessness to continue in this country. I will pursue justice for the parents if investigations showed culpability of the BEDC.
“Moreover, the government must do its job by not allowing shops or buildings to be erected under power lines. The lives of these precious children would not have been wasted if individuals do their jobs accordingly.”
The spokesman for the BEDC in Ondo, Micheal Barnabas, could not be reached for comments.
Police operatives in Kwara State have arrested two men riding on a motorcycle with a fresh human head and hands in Kwara State.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Okasanmi Ajayi disclosed this in a press statement on Sunday.
According to the statement, the suspects were arrested by a team of policemen on patrol at Oke Oyi/Jebba road on Sunday, 24 April 2022 at about 11:30 am while trying to evade the officers on stop and search duty.
They were chased before they were arrested.
In the course of searching, the suspects, identified as Wasiu Omonose, 35, of Abioye compound, Share, and Akanbi Ibrahim, 32, of Sayo street, were caught with a bag containing a fresh human head and hands.
While being quizzed by the police, the suspects confessed that they were taking the fresh human head and hands to an Alfa in Ilorin for ritual purposes.
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP Tuesday Assayono, in the statement, assured that the suspected ritualists will be prosecuted as soon as investigation into the matter is concluded.
In the same vein, CP Assayomo warned criminal elements to relocate from the state as the police command would not hesitate in ensuring that any person or group of persons found in any manner, attempting to initiate the breakdown of law and order in the state would be arrested and made to bear the full wrath of the law.
The statement reads in part: “In furtherance of the unrelenting effort of Kwara State Police Command in ridding Kwara State of crimes and all forms of criminality, eagle-eyed policemen attached to Operation Harmony, while on patrol of Oke Oyi/Jebba road today 24/4/2022 at about 1130hrs, intercepted two men on a motorcycle.
“They attempted to evade the officers on stop and search duty, this aroused the suspicion of the operatives who consequently gave the suspects a hot chase and forced them to a stop. In the process of searching them, a bag containing a fresh human head and hands were found in their possession.
“On interrogation, the suspected ritualists by name , Wasiu Omonose ‘M’ aged 35yrs, of Abioye compound, Share and, one Akanbi Ibrahim ‘M’ aged 32yrs of Sayo street Share, stated that, they were taking the fresh human head and hands to an Alfa in Ilorin for ritual purposes.”
Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential hopeful, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, visited the chairman, South West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, to seek support for his aspiration.
Governor Akeredolu received the Vice President at the Akure Airport and led him to his office, Alagbaka, Akure.
The deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa joined the Governor to receive the Vice President at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s office.
Other dignitaries present at the Cocoa Conference Hall include: members of the House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun; the State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by the Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin; members of the State Executive Council led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, among other APC leaders.
Welcoming the Vice President, Governor Akeredolu said only God gives position, while praying that God gives the country the best in 2023.
Responding, Prof. Osinbajo lauded the giant stride recorded by Governor Akeredolu in the sunshine state, adding that he was impressed with the Governor’s laudable achievements in all sectors.
The Vice President said he decided to contest due to the experience he has garnered over the years as Vice President and acting President at some points.
He noted that the opportunity has come for him to serve, stressing that it would amount to betrayal of the country if he refused to vie for the position of the President in the interest of the poeple.
Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State. April 25, 2022.
Emotion flows at it peak as the remains of the late Sunshine Queens Goalkeeper, Elizabeth Johnson Black (Janded) was interred at her resident in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday.
Players and Officials of the team led by a member of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) Management Committee, Prince Tunde Ogunja were on ground to pay their last respect to the ex -international who died on February 19 2022 after a brief illness.
Ogunja who led the group delegated by the Ondo State Government to the ceremony, urged the family to take solace in the fact that God giveth and taketh.
He prayed that such will never happened again in the Johnson’s family and Sunshine Queens.
“Our Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, his Deputy who is the Chairman Management committee of the Club, Hon. lucky Aiyedatiwa and the entire Ondo State people sympathized with the family.”
The former Green Eagles player, frowned at the absent of the representative of Nigeria Football Federation NFF and Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) at the burial of the former national team player.
He stated: “Elizabeth Johnson Black had served Nigeria at both Super Falcons and Falconets level, she deserved national recognition. It’s undeserving not to have the representative of the two bodies here today.”
Earlier, the administrative Secretary of ODSFA, Mr Ijeh Bekewei on behalf of the Agency and the State Government presented a cheque of undisclosed amount to the family of the deceased.
Responding on behalf the family, Princess Pat Osim thanked the Ondo State government and management of Sunshine Queens for living up to their words not to abandone the family of the deceased.
“We thank you very much, our sister did not die she only went to rest, we pray God to grant you safe journey home, may God protect all her team mates.” Osim said.
The funeral conductors, Pastor Joseph Omolaye and pastor Akintunde Akintoye from Living Faith Church, Tanke admonished friends and family at the ceremony to live an impactful live like Elizabeth Johnson Black did.
“Let people say good things about you as we are hearing from people about the deceased, It’s not how long you spent on earth but how you impact the life of people around you, she has finished her purpose in life, let us do good.”
Bishop (Dr) Onajite Darlington who is the elder sister of late Johnson’s husband said the deceased was a loving wife.
“I’m very sure her marriage to my brother was assigned by God Almighty, we never regretted knowing her”.
“She was going to renew her passport on Monday and she died on Saturday, all arrangement had be made for her to relocate abroad with her husband, God knows best, because we can’t query him..”
Her husband, Mr Otos Black who lives outside the country said in grief: “death where is thy sting, you took my better half, my sister, my friend and companion, we will meet at the bosom of our lord where death will part us no more.”
Also, an ex-international, Amarachi Kayode Emmanuel who plied her trade in Azerbaijan alongside Janded, said the goalkeeper was a woman everyone would like to associate with, given her cooless and calmless.
Her siblings, Aloko Stella, Olafimihan Grace Oluwatoyin, Pat Osim, Morounfolu Esther and Osunseyi Oluwafunlola Victoria all dropped emotional tribute as they bid their late loving-sister goodbye.
Johnson Black born in Kogi State, started her football career with Oladimeji Tigress in Kwara State, she joined Delta Queens in 2004 before moving to Baku, Azerbaijan in 2007.
She returned to Nigeria in 2010 and played for Bayelsa Queens for four years, she left the Yenegoa side for Sunshine Queens in 2014 where she plied her trade till she breathed her last.
Johnson Black had over 70 caps for Nigeria National team, Super Falcons and Falconets, featuring in the 2004 World Championship in Canada, Africa Cup of Nations/Olympic Games.
She won the Azerbaijani league, African Womens Nations Championships and Federation Cup with Sunshine Queens in 2015.
She is survived by her Delta born husband, mother, brothers and sisters.
ODSFA Management present at the burial ceremony also include; Director of Finance and Administration of the Agency (DFA), Mr Banji Kuroloja, Chief Internal Auditor, Mr Ajibade Eledumo, Sunshine Queens Team Manager, Mr Kehinde Odogun and others .
All is now set for the final journey home of the late Sunshine Queens Goalkeeper, Elizabeth Johnson (Janded), Ondo State has disclosed.
The family of the deceased had earlier informed the Management of Sunshine Queens that the late goalkeeper will be buried on April 23,2022 in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The government in conjunction with the family of the deceased said, all plans to give the Ex-International goalkeeper a befitting burial has been concluded.
The state government reiterated it will fulfill all promises made to support and not to abandon the family of the deceased.
‘We are going to give her a befitting burial, she served us with all honesty and commitment, it’s a pity she couldn’t stay to reap the fruit of her labour.”
The Late Johnson who married in 2011 to a former footballer, Otus Black (AKA Ochuko)exited to the world beyond on March 19, 2022 after complaint of feeling feverish and drowsy.
Betty, FLOOS, let me choose this great day in our lives, our 41st wedding Anniversary to notch up in print my support for your popular and known quest to serve your people in the Senate.
The evolution of modern societies bears indelible evidence of significant inputs of few people. This trajectory records definitive impacts of those who dare to think and act differently. The consequence of this defiance finds expression in radical departure from the old order, leading to transformation. It yields quality accretions which impact positively on the people in any given space.
The world owes those who dare a debt of gratitude for audacity, tenacity, consistency and focus. These torch bearers withstand the brunt of vilification, contempt, deprivation and even rejection. They remain undaunted until the set goal is achieved. They are rarely praised afterwards.
Public service is taken as the highest form of participation in the affairs of a human community, state or a country. It ennobles anyone, privileged to serve, whose tenacity, focus and integrity ensure development. Only a few are truly equipped for service. They must be encouraged at all times.
Anytime, anywhere and under whatever circumstances, those who hold views which threaten to shatter age-long widely held beliefs and/or practices are a special breed. Those whose activities have borne positive impact on the lives of the under-privileged, must be supported by all good people.
I join all other well-wishers, admirers, supporters and stakeholders to support, openly and without any reservations or equivocation, my Adorable Betty in her bid to continue to serve the people in her State of birth, Imo.
I do this, most enthusiastically, as a partner, admirer and active follower for over four decades. I consider myself highly privileged to have a workaholic, gender and human rights activist, humanist and philanthropist as wife, adviser, harshest critic, supporter, political associate and, above all, an unrelenting ideologue, ready to sacrifice and confront any obstacle, natural and artificial. I am of the firm belief that any group, society, community, state or country, privileged to avail itself of the quintessential service of a bold crusader, as she, is lucky indeed.
Seeking to continue what she started long before I came into politics, when she ran for the House of Representative, at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, is not strange to me or anyone who has been watching the activities of this special personality. I SUPPORT HER ASPIRATION NOW, AS I HAVE ALWAYS DONE, EVEN BEFORE I JOINED POLITICS. I know her to be a passionate believer in rectitude. I believe in her mission to emancipate women from the shackles of all forms of oppression.
I have known her as a fiercely independent personality who is never afraid to voice her dissent on any issue. I have witnessed her triumphs over adversities at close quarters. She made me appreciate more the nuanced difference between foolhardiness and courage. Many have come to accept her as a rock of refuge for the oppressed and hopeless. She has been a strong advocate for equity and justice and against unprofitable superstitions, beliefs and habits which predispose people to diseases and avoidable deaths.
I am proud of this gift from Imo State. I support her aspiration wholeheartedly. I am convinced that the people of Imo State will enjoy quality representation from her. Her presence in the Senate promises exciting moments.
I harbour no anxiety that my Adorable Betty, ADA OWERE, has all it takes to BEMORE. While offering her my unalloyed support, I wish her all the best in this current quest to extend and particularise the scope of service in the interest of the people.
May the will of the Almighty be manifested and fulfilled in this endeavour, and many more, designed to uplift the downtrodden.
May fair winds aid this sail!
Your Darlin,
ARAKUNRIN OLUWAROTIMI O. AKEREDOLU, SAN GOVERNOR, ONDO STATE.
The leading candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Idanre, Ondo State House of Assembly Constituency, Hon. Akinde Abimbola Sunday has Felicitates with Christians faithful as they celebrate this year’s Easter.
Salas as fondly called by his admirers appealed to all Christians faithful to embrace the spirit of love,peace and tolerance which is all what Jesus Christ represents.
He also admonished all his constituents and Nigerians in general to have faith and confident in God with the assurance that the country will triumph over all her present challenges.
Akinde used the occasion of the Easter celebration to reiterate his commitment to the social economic well-being of the people and residents of Idanre by the time he has there mandate to represent them at the State House of Assembly.
He therefore called on the youths to celebrate the Easter in moderation and to desist from any act capable of jeopardizing the existing peace and progress of the country.
The Executive Chairman Akure South Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Olaniyi has called on Christians faithful to imbibe the spirit of Jesus Christ which is all about peace, tolerance, love and giving as they celebrate the Easter.
Olaniyi in his Easter message which was made available to the newsmen through his Senior Special Assistant on Multimedia, Martins Fasusi.
He said” I join all Christian Brothers and Sisters to celebrate this year’s Easter which commemorates the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ after Crucification.
I therefore appealled to all Christian faithful to embrace the spirit of love,peace and tolerance which is all what Jesus Christ represents.
We should also have faith and confident in God that the country will triumph over all her present challenges.
The number one Citizen urged Nigerians and all residents of Akure to remain strong and steadfast as the country is confronting with her worst Insecurity situation.
He, therefore, called on all residents of the local government and Nigeria in general to be security conscious by reporting any suspicious movements and activities of the criminals to the relevant security agencies.
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