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Cubana upbeat on Football Academy, Intensifies talent hunt
… As 2nd edition kicks-off today
Football enthusiast, Dr. Olumuyiwa Adu, popularly known as “Adu Cubana,” has reiterated his commitment towards establishing a football academy in Akure.
Adu stated this while addressing the organisers of the second “Adu Unity Football Competition for Aiyedatiwa” in Akure, the state capital.
He revealed that agents are working on acquiring a suitable site for the academy and noted he met with some of them a few days ago.
During the first edition of the competition, Dr. Olumuyiwa Adu promised to establish a football academy in Akure to ensure budding talents in Ondo State are caught young.
He said the academy’s establishment is well on course, and that it is aimed at supporting talented footballers in Ondo State.
Expressing satisfaction with the first edition of the competition, Adu said there would be significant improvements in this edition.
He advised participating teams to give their best in line with the competition’s rules and regulations.
Adu assured that there would be several football agents on the ground to scout for talent, promising to support outstanding players discovered in the competition to excel.
According to him, “The future is very bright for outstanding players discovered in the competition.
“The organisers who proposed this competition to me are brainstorming on how to ensure that the talent discovered are well nurtured and promoted in both local and international markets.
The chairman of the Organising Committee, AbduRahaman Abdulsalam, assured participating teams of a level playing field.
“We are going to ensure there is fair and unbiased officiating, where losers will congratulate the winners.”
The second edition of the Adu Unity Football Competition for Aiyedatiwa will kick off today at the Ijapo Housing field, with defending champions Ijapo Ages Stars FC playing against Right Hand FC in the opening match.
Urges Ondo State voters to come out in massive numbers to support His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa during the November 16 gubernatorial election.
Prince Lawson Akintokun, Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Ondo State on Electoral Matters, urged voters in the state to make informed choices at the polls.
During a press conference in Akure, he emphasized the importance of electing leaders who truly represent the people’s interests.
He specifically endorsed His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, praising him for his commendable efforts and achievements in office.
Prince Akintokun called upon the citizens of the Sunshine State to recognize Aiyedatiwa’s dedication and to support his continued leadership for the betterment of the state.
He also advised the people of Ondo state to participate actively in the electoral process. He highlighted the importance of civic engagement and encouraged citizens to make their voices heard by voting. He believes that active participation is crucial for democracy and ensuring that the right leaders are elected to serve the people of Ondo State.
Prince Lawson Akintokun clarified that Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is the candidate representing the interests of the people, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the party backing his campaign. He emphasized the alignment between Aiyedatiwa’s vision for Ondo State and the values of the APC, encouraging voters to support both the candidate and the party in the upcoming elections.
The new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has abolished the 18-year admission benchmark into tertiary institutions in the country.
This is as he hinted on the possibility of his administration to review the nation’s education policy.
However, the minister said there be no reversal on the federal government’s decision to void over 22,700 degree certificates obtained by Nigerians in some “fake” universities in neighbouring Togo and Benin Republic.
Alausa spoke on Tuesday in his inaugural ministerial press conference which is ongoing in Abuja.
The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has directed its members who own accounts with Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTbank) to shut it.down with immediate effect.
According to report, the directives come on the heels of continuous detention of a member of the council, Seun Odunlami in connection with an alleged investigative report involving the bank and it’s Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje.
Recall that Seun Odunlami and 3 others were arrested and have been remanded at the Ikoyi correctional center for more than a month, with efforts to get bail proving difficult.
Speaking with newmen at the council’s secretariat in Iwe iroyin, Abeokuta, the Chairman of the council, Comrade Wale Olarenwaju noted that the offense with which Odunlami and others was accused of is a bail-able offense, and being in detention for over 7weeks is against their fundamental human rights.
Olarenwaju however called on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to further tinker with the Cybercrime Act of 2024 as amended, saying that the law has been used to cowed the media, with frivolous charges in courts.
” I stand before you with a heavy heart, compelled to address a deeply troubling matter involving the abduction and continued detention of an individual who is unjustly held under dubious circumstances.
“The manner in which this abduction was executed is alarming. It appears that the very institutions that are supposed to protect our citizens are being manipulated for personal agendas.
“This case, which we believe is characterized by a clear abuse of power, reveals a concerning trend where individuals are detained not based on lawful grounds, but rather through the influence of certain powerful entities.
“We must recognize that the use of police forces to enforce such actions is not just an infringement of rights, but a grave infraction on the principles of justice and democracy.
“It is important to stress that this individual is facing charges that are bailable, yet they remain trapped in a web of unlawful custody that violates their rights and undermines our justice system”.
“I hereby call on all journalists in Ogun state to close down their various accounts in GTbank. This also includes all chapels under the Ogun state council.
“I also call on other state councils to join us in this struggle to free our members.
“As we bring this issue to light, we urge anyone with information or influence to stand up against this injustice. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that all individuals receive fair treatment under the law, regardless of their circumstances or affiliations”, he said
Sportsmen and women in Ondo State have been assured of a renewed commitment to sports development.
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, expressed this commitment at a rally organised by the Special Interest Committee on Sports for the Aiyedatiwa/Adelami campaign.
Represented by his Special Assistant on Political Matters, Mr Smart Omodunbi, the Governor urged the sports community to mobilise aggressively for his victory in the upcoming November 16 election.
Aiyedatiwa said, “I am a sports-loving Governor, which is why I have the interests of sportsmen and women at heart. Rest assured that after the election, my commitment to this sector will remain steadfast, with many more developments planned for the sports council.”
He added, “I am counting on you all to canvass votes for me on November 16 by encouraging our people to vote massively for me and my deputy on election day.
“Since I assumed office as Governor, I have not disappointed you, and I never will.”
Earlier, the Chairman of the Special Committee on Sports for the Aiyedatiwa/Adelami campaign, Comrade Opeoluwa Abayomi, commended the Governor for his dedication to sports development in the state.
Represented by the Secretary of the committee, Mr Henry Babatunde, Abayomi noted that Governor Aiyedatiwa has demonstrated his love and passion for sports by awarding contracts for the renovation of the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure.
He assured the Governor that sportsmen and women across the state would mobilise support for his success in the election by reaching out to sportspeople in all three senatorial districts.
He added, “Sports is a major part of every household.
“We are using this platform to reaffirm our loyalty and commitment to the government of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
For too long, Ondo State has lacked adequate sports facilities; since our creation in 1976, we haven’t had facilities capable of hosting national or international events.
This is changing now with the renovation of the old Akure stadium and the promised completion of the new stadium near Akure High School.”
“We are ready to mobilise massively for your victory on November 16.
“We are not politicians; we are not affiliated with any political party but support any government in power, especially one that genuinely cares for our interests”, he stated.
The rally began at the Ondo State Sports Complex and concluded at the Governor’s Office in Alagbaka, Akure.
The Chairman Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and the Senator Representing Ondo Central Senatorial District, Sen. Adeniyi Adegbonmire SAN has helped youths and women to acquire new skills in different vocation.
The training which took place in Akure the state capital had fresh graduates and women from all the six local governments of Ondo Central Senatorial District.
The training among other things is aimed to compliment the efforts of the federal government in tackling the challenges of unemployment in the country.
In the three day training,100 fresh graduates will be trained in ICT and solar panels installation in partnership with National Agricultural Extension Research Liaison Services and 70 women will be trained palm oil processing in partnership with Nigerian Institute for Oil palm Research.
While declaring the training workshop open, Sen. Adeniyi Adegbonmire told newsmen that the idea of the training is to create enabling environment for the participants to thrive on their own and make them self sufficient.
” We want to tackle unemployment, we want to ensure the people acquire skills where they can be self employed.
” The idea is to equip the people here with those skills so they can be self employed which will help to reduce drastically the unemployment rate in the country “
Adegbonmire charged the participants to take the training seriously and make good use of the skill they will acquire
” We want you to take this training seriously and be responsible because this is the beginning of many other programs to come ” he said
In his own remarks, Representative of Synergy Impact who conducted the training, Engr. Adesina Ayodele appreciated Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire for his passion and love for his constituents.
He assured that the participants will be equipped with all what they needed to be self employed
” This program is more than other initiative, it is an investment of the senator’s commitment to community future” he remarked
Also, Executive Director National Agricultural Extension Research Liaison Service, Prof. Yusufu Ahmad represented by Mr. Idris Abubakar said they are in partnership with the senator to ensure that the youth and women benefit from all the training projects that the senator has been doing for his senatorial district.
The participants who could not hide their joy, sang praises and shower encomium on the senator for the life changing opportunities.
A quiet neighborhood in Akure, Ondo State, was plunged into chaos as a 32-year-old woman, Obajuluwa OluwaKemi, narrowly escaped being lynched by an angry mob.
The incident occurred around 5 p.m on November 1st, 2024 happened when she was caught in what neighbors alleged to be a homosexual affair with her partner, sparking widespread outrage.
According to eyewitnesses, the tension had been building for some time, with neighbors growing suspicious of the women’s actions.
These suspicions came to a head when a group of curious and enraged individuals forcibly entered Bunmi Akintayo’s residence, accusing the ladies of engaging in a same-sex relationship.
In Nigeria, same-sex relationships remain heavily stigmatized and illegal under the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act of 2014, which criminalizes such relationships with penalties ranging from 10 to 14 years in prison.
The situation quickly escalated as the mob, inflamed by a mix of moral outrage and prejudice, threatened to mete out its own form of justice.
Eyewitnesses described the mob as hostile, with angry chants and threats of physical violence filling the air.
In the ensuing chaos, OluwaKemi managed to break free and flee through the back door of the residence.
She sprinted through the narrow streets, narrowly avoiding the mob, which had gathered in increasing numbers after rumors of the alleged affair spread like wildfire.
Some accounts suggest that a kind neighbor provided her temporary shelter, potentially saving her life, as the mob scoured the area in search of her.
Her partner, however, was not so fortunate. Overpowered by the mob, the second woman was subjected to verbal and physical abuse and paraded through the streets in a humiliating display.
Local vigilantes eventually took custody of the woman, while the mob clamored for her to be handed over to the police.
Shortly after, police officers arrived at the scene and took the woman into custody, both to prevent further harm and to begin legal proceedings. As of now, she is being held for interrogation, while OluwaKemi remains in hiding, fearing for her safety.
The incident has sent shockwaves throughout Akure, igniting debates about the treatment of same-sex individuals in Nigeria. Human rights organizations have condemned the violence, calling for tolerance and protection of all citizens, regardless of sexual orientation.
Many have pointed out that same-sex people in Nigeria are often subjected to extreme levels of violence and discrimination, with little to no accountability due to deeply ingrained cultural and religious beliefs.
Under Nigeria’s anti-gay laws, both OluwaKemi and her partner face potential imprisonment if convicted, further compounding the fear and uncertainty surrounding their futures.
This disturbing incident underscores the harsh realities faced by same-sex individuals in Nigeria, where even the most private expressions of love can lead to violence and persecution. As OluwaKemi remains in hiding, her story has become a stark reminder of the dangers that same-sex people face daily in a society that continues to criminalize and ostracize them.
The Gubernatorial candidate of the PDP in the forthcoming Nov 16 election , H E Agboola Alfred Ajayi has revealed that the OSOPADEC office presently located in Akure the state capital would be relocated back to Igbokoda, one of the mandate areas if he becomes the Governor of Ondo State by next year.
The Gubernatorial candidate made this statement at the campaign rally in igbokoda yesterday where the mammoth crowd of party faithfuls and supporters turned out in large numbers.
While justifying his statement of relocating the commission back to Igbokoda, the Gubernatorial candidate said one of the mandates of the commission is to operate from his mandate area , to be close to the people it’s managing their resources so that the people would have unhindered access to the commission whenever they have some pressing issues .
” Locating the commission in Akure is an aberration , u can’t have a commission meant for Ilaje and Ese Odo people in Akure while the people the commission is to administer is in igbokoda and igbekebo , there will not be proper monitoring of things that affect the people immediately , this must be corrected for easy as access and administration by the commission, I will bring the commission headquarters back to Igbokoda when I become Governor of Ondo State ” he said.
Also speaking on the Ayetoro Community sea encroachment , the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate said it is a sad development that a town which was once referred to as happy city is gradually going into extinction and Governor from same Ilaje LG seems to have run short of ideas on how to stop the sea incursion that is gradually taking over the community .
” As for me and as somebody prepared for the job , I am ready to drive the sea away from its present position for about 3 kilometers to the town , do some reclamation and have a new Ayetoro Community under my watch as Governor, I believe and strongly too that this we can achieve within a short time we assume office at Alagbaka, I have done my homework very well on this matter” Ajayi said .
While lamenting the poverty and the not too interesting conditions our people in Ilaje and Ese Odo are passing through at the moment , the Gubernatorial candidate said there is no justification for that as the avalanche of funds available to government and the God given resources in our areas , there is no justification for our people to be poor.
Agboola Ajayi said all God given resources and funds available to government would be judiciously used for the good of the people in Ondo State as explained in his 7 points agenda for transforming anew our social economy sectors in Ondo State .
Sam Ogunmusi Director New Media Ondo PDP Gubernatorial Campaign Council
We’re impressed with Gov Aiyedatiwa’s achievements in 10 months, says Sanwo-Olu
Ganduje, Govs Dapo Abiodun, Biodun Oyebanji, Sen. Omo-Agege, others to lead party’s campaign
We’re set for landslide victory, says campaign DG, Makinde
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday inaugurated the National Campaign Council of the party for the governorship election in Ondo State.
The inauguration ceremony held in Akure, the state capital, with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu as Chairman and former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, as Secretary.
The ceremony was attended by Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun and his Ekiti State counterpart, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, both of who are chairmen of sub-committees of the campaign council.
Speaking at the event, Ganduje said the National leadership of the APC will leave no stone unturned in its efforts to achieve an overwhelming victory in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State.
The former Kano State Governor charged members of the committee to put all their efforts into the campaign to make the party’s victory a smooth one.
Accepting the role as Chairman of the campaign council, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence that the people of Ondo State will vote massively for Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on November 16.
Sanwo-Olu said; “When I saw the compendium of all Governor Aiyedatiwa has been doing, he’s doing and intends to do, I was impressed. This shows that he’s the best man for the job and we are presenting the best for the people of Ondo State.
“If you look at the composition of the National Campaign Council, you will see that our party is serious about winning the election and on behalf of the Council, I want to promise that we will run an issue-based campaign and there will be a free, fair and credible election in Ondo State on November 16.”
In his address, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, acknowledging his leadership and vision, unifying the party and fostering a renewed sense of hope among its members.
“I thank Mr President for personally taking the driving wheels in the journey to this point. I thank him for his resilience, courage, compassion and integrity which have contributed in no small measure to the strength and prosperity of our party. What we are doing here today is a display of the strength of our will when we work together. It is the evidence of our capability which by God’s grace will produce victory on 16th November, 2024.
“We have focused on the needs of our people, and we are dedicated to making life more meaningful for them in the next four years when elected,” he asserted.
Governor Aiyedatiwa also honored the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the former governor, whose vision continues to inspire the current administration. He called for a moment of silence to pay respect to late Akeredolu, acknowledging his significant contributions to the development of the state.
Highlighting the administration’s achievements over the past ten months, the Governor pointed to the construction of over 70 kilometers of rural roads aimed at enhancing access to agricultural areas; job creation, including the recruitment of workers in critical sectors and plans to hire additional teachers to improve educational outcomes; enhanced healthcare delivery; boosting local businesses and driving community development.
“This inauguration is not just a formality; it’s a commitment to the people of Ondo State that we will continue to work tirelessly for their betterment,” the Governor declared, conveying optimism for the future of both the party and the state.
Earlier, in his welcome address, APC State Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, declared that history has been made today, as many prominent figures from the opposition party have now joined the APC ahead of the election.
He referenced a similar campaign assignment given to Governor Sanwo-Olu, which resulted in a significant victory, expressing confidence that the party would achieve over 80 percent success in the coming election.
Hon. Isaac Kekemeke, APC National Vice Chairman (Southwest), stated that the electorate is eager and prepared to deliver votes, aiming for nothing less than 85 percent of total votes for the party in the election.
Meanwhile, the Director General of the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Committee and member of the House of Representatives, Hon Abiola Makinde, has said the APC is set for a landslide victory in the November 16 governorship election.
Speaking at the venue of the event, Hon. Makinde thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National leadership of the APC for their show of support for Governor Aiyedatiwa ahead of the election.
The lawmaker, who said the campaign of Governor Aiyedatiwa has been hugley successful so far, added that the quality of personalities in the national campaign council gives the Ondo State chapter of the APC confidence of a good showing in the election.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State. October 28, 2024.
Hon. Princess Erelu Modupe Martins, the Women Director General of the campaign organization for Ondo South Senatorial, held a pivotal meeting with the Iyalojas and Babalojas (market heads) across the 11 wards of Odigbo Local Government Area. This gathering aimed to strengthen ties and garner support for the upcoming elections.
During the meeting, the market leaders expressed their gratitude to Hon. Erelu Modupe Martins for taking the time to meet with them. They particularly appreciated the proactive measures taken by Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa to address infrastructural challenges, notably the ongoing repairs to roads within Sabo Market and other key markets in the area.
A highlight of the meeting was the commendable communication between Hon. Erelu Modupe Martins and Hon. Abiola Makinde, the Director General of the Ayedatiwa campaign organization. The swift response from Hon. Makinde underscored the collaborative spirit among party leaders, further reinforcing the unity within the APC.
As discussions progressed, the market leaders unanimously endorsed the APC and pledged their votes for HE Lucky Ayedatiwa in the upcoming governorship election. This endorsement is significant, showcasing the grassroots support that the party is rallying in Odigbo LG.
Notable attendees included Hon. Bunmi Olawale, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Union Matters and Social Development, and Alhaji Osho, a member of the Ondo State Boundary Commission. Their presence added weight to the meeting, demonstrating the commitment of party leaders to engage with local communities.
The event marked a crucial step in mobilizing support for the APC and fostering a strong alliance between the party and market stakeholders, setting a promising tone for the forthcoming elections.
Signed Office of DG Ondo South Women Campaign Organization
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