The Executive Chairman of Saki West Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Olaleye Akinola, has extended heartfelt New Year greetings to the residents of the local government, urging them to embrace 2025 with renewed hope, determination, and a collective commitment to community development. In his New Year message, Hon. Akinola expressed gratitude to the people of Saki West for their steadfast support, resilience, and dedication throughout the past year. He acknowledged the challenges faced but emphasized the achievements made in key areas, including infrastructure, education, and health services, as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the administration and the residents. “Entering…
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Every great state is the product of a great vision. Vision is the compass that guides a state into its desired destination. The vision encapsulates the aspiration of the state; where it wants to be and what it wants to become. Hence, great leaders always live in the possibilities of the future, not the limitations of the moment. They do not allow the realities of the present to muzzle them, rather they are motivated by the prospects the future offers and allow the possibilities to dictate their course of actions. Without a compelling vision, a state will neither actualize its…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound joy at the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, describing it as another remarkable achievement in 2024 that has strengthened Nigerians’ hope in his administration. Today, the Warri Refinery returned to operation weeks after NNPC Limited restarted the 60,000 Barrels per day at the Port Harcourt Refinery in November. With Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) going into operation after several years of inactivity, President Tinubu has once again expressed his administration’s determination to ramp up local refining capacity and make Nigeria a hub…
Next month marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s governance structure as local governments (LGAs) across the country are set to receive direct allocations from the Federation Account, a move designed to ensure their financial independence and empower grassroots development. This decision follows the July 11 Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to councils, ending decades of dependence on state governments. Implementation of this ruling has been gradual, but a source within the Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked with enforcing the judgment confirmed that the full rollout will commence in January 2025. The state/local government joint account has been a contentious issue, with…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, a respected board member of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Alhaji Ibikunle as a dedicated public servant and loyal party stalwart whose contributions to national development as well as good governance remain commendable. He acknowledged Alhaji Ibikunle’s unwavering commitment to the growth of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and…
The United States is mourning the death of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away peacefully at the age of 100. The 39th President of the United States, Carter died surrounded by family at his home in Plains, Georgia, where he had spent his post-presidency years. Born on October 1, 1924, James Earl Carter Jr. rose from humble beginnings as a peanut farmer in rural Georgia to serve as the leader of the free world. Elected in 1976, Carter’s presidency (1977–1981) was marked by his focus on human rights, environmental conservation, and the Camp David Accords, a historic peace agreement…
The passing of Mallam Bala, whom I fondly call Hadji Bala, on Saturday morning marks the end of an era at the NUJ Millennium Press Centre, Iyaganku GRA, Ibadan. Known as the man behind the popular and highly patronised NUJ Suya, Bala was more than just a suya vendor, he was a cherished friend, a jovial soul and a symbol of dedication and resilience. Spending an impressive 38 years as the oldest tenant at the NUJ premises, Mallam Bala became an integral part of the community. His suya spot was not merely a place for grilled meat; it was a…
The Muslim community in Saki celebrated the exemplary service of its outgoing Chairman, Retired Commissioner of Police (CP) Alhaji Sulaiman Lawal Olalere Oroyinyin, with a grand send-forth ceremony held at the College of Nursing Sciences auditorium, Muslim Medical Foundation, Saki. The event, marked by fanfare and reverence, acknowledged Oroyinyin’s leadership achievements and ushered in a new executive team. The Chairman of the occasion, former Minister of Communications, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, commended Oroyinyin for his impactful tenure. Shittu emphasized the need for unity among Muslims and urged respect for elders in the faith to maintain harmony within the community. Delivering…
The Political Head/ Administrator of Aare LATOSA LCDA, Hon. Ayoade Akeem Adewale on behalf of the Management, Staff, Religious and Traditional leaders as well as the industrious people of the Council area extends special birthday greetings to a special being, an Amazon, an enigma, vibrant, versatile and welfarist boss cum leader, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Abiodun Makinde FNSE, Dsc, GSSRS on this special occasion of his 57th birthdate anniversary celebration. Your Excellency has made remarkable impacts in the State since your assumption of office as the Executive Governor of Oyo State hence the new Oyo State, the good people and…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to Christians in Oyo State and across Nigeria on the joyous occasion of Christmas. This is contained in a statementin a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen in Ibadan. Senator Alli emphasised that Christmas is a season of love, peace, compassion, humility, selflessness and reflection on the virtues exemplified by Jesus Christ. He urged Christians to use the season to pray for the peace, unity, and progress of the nation, while also extending love and support to the less…