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  The Minister says there is no going back on the relocation of the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos.  https://osderp.com The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said top FAAN officials and aviation unions approached him that the head office of the authority be moved to Lagos for operational efficiency. “We are going ahead. The directive has been given,” the minister said on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday. Minister mentioned Senator Ali Ndume from Borno South as well as chieftains of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and other northern groups that had kicked against the moves by FAAN and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), insinuating that it was an attempt to marginalise the north. However, Keyamo said the movement of the headquarters of the airport authority has become necessary in line with current economic and operational realities. Keyamo, a Senio

By Olayinka Awofadeju  Ondo State set to swear in the new Deputy Governor, Chief Olayide Adelami today Thursday, February 1. https://osderp.com The information reaching Oduduwa media states that the swearing-in ceremony is billed for the International event and cultural centre (The Dome) by 10am. More information later........ Adverts

By Olayinka Awofadeju  The Osun Police Command said that the Command is aware of the the incident of shooting that occurred at Ejigbo which led to the death of one Dr. Richard Adeori Okin. The incident occurred on 27/1/2024 at about 9:48 pm after the 50th Coronation Anniversary of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin where one Prince Eniola Oyeyode 'm' of Ejigbo Instructed one of his civilian guards named Hammed Abdul Jelili ‘m’ of Ejigbo to fire his double barrel gun into the air to confirm if the gun is in good condition or not, but instead shot directly at the victim and he was rushed to a hospital but confirmed dead by the Doctor. Meanwhile, the prince Eniola Oyeyode who gave the order to his civilian guard to fire gun have been arrested and detained. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bzigu Dali Kwazhi, mni, therefore appeals to member of the public especially the residents of Ejigbo to remain calm as discreet investigation has commenced immediately. This was released by

By Olayinka Awofadeju  According to press release from the NPF on the NPF PPRO, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi on his X app says as IGP Commends DPO for Rejecting 1m Naira Inducement The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, on 20th January 2024, have arrested one Bello Mohammed, 28, of Zamfara State, in Kaduna. The Divisional Police Officer, Tafa Division, acting on intelligence, raided one hotel in Tafa Area, Kaduna, where he arrested Bello, with the sum of #2.2500m (Two Million, two hundred and fifty thousand naira only), suspected to be proceeds of ransoms collected from kidnapped victims within the area.  The suspect, during interrogation, confessed to be part of the gang that kidnapped the family members of one Barrister Ariyo in Bwari, FCT, on 2nd January 2024, and killed some kidnapped victims, including Nabeeha, f, daughter of the legal practitioner, on 13th January, 2024, in a kidnappers camp, in Kaduna State. The suspect, in a dramatic situation, offered #1,000,000 (one million

By Olayinka Awofadeju  Suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) has killed Six people, four quranic school pupils (Almajiris) and two adults on Saturday at Gubio local government area of Borno State. The council chairman of Gubio, Alhaji Mali Gubio said the incident happened in an uncompleted building around 11:00am. "All the people involved are dead, with this, no one knows exactly how it happened, but it was an IED explosion in the house where scrap metals were kept".  "Corpses were recovered, but we can't identify the corpses of the two adults at the scene and no one has come to claim them." He said the state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has banned metal scavenging in the state to prevent vandalization of government facilities in deserted communities. He said many people believed that metal scavengers unknowingly collected and stored the IED along with other metal in the building close to the quranic school (Tsagaya).

By Olayinka Awofadeju Mrs. Tope Adekunle the wife of late Barrister Dapo Adekunle did a year remembrance of her husband today at Redeemed Christian Church of God, Emmanuel Model Parish, Atinuke Oyawoye Street, Dada Estate, Osogbo. Barrister Dapo Adekunle died on 21st January, 2023 and was buried on 28th January, 2023. Today marked a year he was buried. Mrs. Adekunle gave God the glory for upholding and strengthening her throughout the year. While talking, she said "my husband was my best friend, my mountain mover, sustainer and my confidant. There was no challenge facing me, once I get home and see my husband, he will support me, tell me, you can do it. When he died, I said I am naked. "We never had issues that anyone would intervene, he loved me and every issue was always resolved between the two of us. I remember, he would say Tope nobody was there when I met you and nobody should resolve issue for us" She appreciated her husband's family, many always call to greet

By Olayinka Awofadeju  ● Despatch High Powered Team to Ejigbo ● Condoles Ogiyan and Ejigbo People As contained in the new released from the office of the state government, signed by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the State Governor on Sunday. Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered immediate investigation into the killing and counter-killing at Ejigbo during the 50 years coronation celebration of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, HRM Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode Oyeyosin. The Governor who commiserates with the people of Ejigbo town directed law enforcement agencies to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the incident and ensure that the law takes its cause. Mr Governor further called for pre-emptive action by the security agencies to prevent any possible counter-attacks or eruption of violence in the ancient town following the sad incident. Urging families of the deceased not to take laws into their hands, the Governor has also dispatched a high powered delegation to visit Ejigbo and en

By Olayinka Awofadeju  Troops of the Nigerian military, Joint Task Force, Operation Hadarin, have arrested three suspected gun runners in Zamfara State for alleged banditry activities. One of the suspects, Aminu Ibrahim, is said to be the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Chairman for Birnin Yero Ward in the Shinkafi local government area. According to information gathered from a military intelligence source in the state is that Ibrahim, with his accomplices, namely Musa Usman Seun and Isah Mohammed, were arrested on Monday. The source further said: “The troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN acting on a credible intelligence on activities of a notorious gunrunner with intentions to smuggle arms into Zamfara State, troops immediately set up a roadblock and apprehended 3 suspected persons. “The 3 suspects namely Musa Usman Seun, Aminu Ibrahim, and Isah Mohammed were arrested recently at Shinkafi on 22 January 2024 and the sum of Two Million Five Hundred and Eighty

By Olayinka Awofadeju  Operation SAFE HAVEN strongly condemns the violent attack and destruction of properties by youths in kerang communities. Not only did the community destroy and looted properties, but they also attacked Airforce Personnel enforcing the 24-hour curfew in Kerang Mangu, Plateau State. The military personnel have successfully apprehended the perpetrators and seized a cache of dangerous weapons used in the attack. This contained in the news released by the force through Oya James, Captain, Media Information Officer, Operation SAFE HAVEN yesterday (Friday) through their X App. In a shocking act of aggression, the youth of Kerang Mangu launched an assault on the military troops deployed to maintain peace and security during the curfew. This attack, which included firing at the troops' patrol vehicles, posed a significant threat to the safety of both the military personnel and the community at large. During the subsequent operation to apprehend the attackers, the mi

 By Olayinka Awofadeju The communities of Olodo, Gidigbi and Irepodun were seeing dancing and praying for Osun State government, led by Senator (Dr) Ademola Adeleke for listening to their cry and responded without wasting time. Few months ago, through their representative, Awofadeju Peter Olayinka, PhD, they raised letters to the ministry of Rural Development and Community Affairs in Abere and equally published the request in news as open request to the state government. Yesterday (Friday), New transformer was delivered while work is still ongoing on the connection. But the dwellers were praising governor Adeleke for solving thirteen years problem within short time in office. While talking, the representative of the communities, Awofadeju Peter Olayinka, PhD. He appreciated the working governor of Osun State. He said, he has always believing in Governor Adeleke and the People Democratic Party. He said, there is no party to be voted for in that area again than PDP and the second term of

By Olayinka Awofadeju  Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Dr Jimoh Lasisi Ayanda as the acting Provost of the Osun State College of Education, Ila Orangun. This was release on Friday by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor. The appointment was sequel to the suspension of Prof Jimoh Atanda Afolabi as Provost on grounds of financial impropriety, concealment of official information/records; and failure to update the Governing Council on the important issues of the College. Dr Jimoh Lasisi Ayanda holds the following qualifications: National Certificate of Education (English/Islamic Studies (Ila-Orangun, 1990); Bachelor of Arts (Islamic Studies, University of Ilorin, 1996); Masters of Arts, University of Ilorin, 2004) and Ph.D, Islamic Studies( University of Ilorin, 2016) The acting Provost has spent a cumulative of 22 years as a lecturer at the College. His total number of years of experience as a lecturer in the College of Education sector in

By Adesoye Ajayi  The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olajide Adelami, disclosed on Thursday that he had never vied for the position of deputy governor before he was called upon to serve. Adelami, who clarified the circumstances of his appointment, revealed that he had been pursuing a federal appointment when he was unexpectedly nominated by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. During a visit to traditional rulers in his hometown of Owo, the headquarters of the Owo Local Government Area of the State, Adelami, stated that the development underscored the unexpected trajectory of his political journey. The deputy governor who started his thank-you visit from the palace of the Olowo, Oba Gbadegeshin Ogunoye, also visited the Ojomoluda of Ijebu-Owo, Oba Kofoworola Oladoyinbo, and the Olupenmen of Upenmen, Oba Ebenezer Adewumi-Ogunmolasuyi. Other obas visited are the Oloba of Uso, Oba (Dr) Ademola Oyinbade, and the Alale of Idasen, Oba Kokumoa Olotupa.  Adelami expressed his appreciation to Governo

By Olayinka Awofadeju  The Osun State Governor, Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the immediate suspension of the Provost, College of Education, Ila-Orangun today. In a statement issued by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to Gov Adeleke said the suspension is in line with the interim report of the Investigation Panel headed by the Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye. Governor Adeleke approved the recommendation of the committee which stated that Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr Peter Babalola should remain in office as there is no proven case of abuse of power or financial mismanagement against him. The release says, “The allegation of over Two Hundred Million Naira fraud leveled against the Council Chairman was found to be unsubstantiated with documentary proof or transaction details. “The cash advance of Three Million Naira to the Council chairman was found to be within the college’s financial regulations with all documentations verified by the committee. “Based on thoro

Tobiloba Taiwo- Awofadeju* The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security in Osun State,Otunba Tola Faseru has assured the people of the State about an all inclusive agricultural policy to move the sector forward. The Commissioner gave the assurance in Osogbo, the State Capital, during a one- day validation meeting to finalize the draft Agricultural Policy in the State. The political head of the Ministry stressed further that, moving agricultural forward is one of the major goals of Governor Adeleke led Administration, explaining that the visionary leadership and unwavering support of Osun State Government has set the stage for the development of an impactful Agricultural policy. He also acknowledged the developmental partners, such as, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Life and Peace Development Organization (LAPO) and Palladium, DAWN Commission and Agro-women Groups, for their invaluable supports which, according to him, "had been instrumental

By Olayinka Awofadeju  In fulfillment of its duty to shield the environment from various infractions, LASEPA has sealed up a number of establishments including a lounge, hotel, bakery, churches, and a mosque for violating the state's environmental regulations. The sealed establishments with a diverse range of locations are Lounge Vegas, Opeloyeru Mosque, Old Path Revival Church, Fluffy Dough Bakery, RCCG, Christ Embassy Church, Grace Bible Revival, New Light of God Church, and House 46 Hotels and Suites .These establishments are situated in various parts of Yaba, Tejuosho, and Surulere in the Lagos Mainland axis.  This measure was taken to address identified cases of noise pollution and environmental violations. LASEPA maintains its dedication to cultivating a tranquil and sustainable environment that prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and environmental friendliness.

By Olayinka Awofadeju  The Katsina Elders’ Forum has threatened that President Bola Tinubu that he will be risking his chances in the 2027 general elections if he dares to relocate critical national infrastructure to Lagos State. They further warned Tinubu against relocating certain departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos or any part of the Southern region of the country. As part of their messages, the forum also accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of deploying all tactics to infiltrate Abuja with kidnappers to fine-tune the federal government’s plan of relocating such projects. The Secretary of the forum, Aliyu Mohammed, on Wednesday evening while briefing journalists on the forum’s resolutions after a closed-door meeting, said the relocation move was a premeditated attempt to cripple the socio-economic activities of Northern Nigeria. He said the contractor of the re

 By Adedotun Amoo  It's a moment of gratitude and appreciation as friends and family gathered to celebrate an icon of faith and a mentor to younger generation, His Eminence, Rev Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle OON the immediate past President Christian Association of Nigeria and Nigerian Baptist Convention at Oritamefa Baptist Church, Total Garden,Ibadan on the 25th of January 2024.  While delivering his goodwill message, the President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention represented by the Vice President Admin and Human Resources, Dn Musa Ubandoma applauded Ayokunle for his good works and not bringing disgrace to the Nigerian Baptist Convention during his tenure as the CAN President. Rtd Con. Akinmiju the Chairman, CAN Oyo State described him as a courageous and fearless leader who should be emulated.  One major highlight of the Event was the premier of the movie OLASUPO(a Biopic movie of Rev Dr. S.O.A Ayokunle). The movie has the history and life time of Ayokunle. Olasupo was set to i

By Olayinka Awofadeju  President Bola Tinubu has advised the Super Eagles to put more effort to improve their performance and do better in the final stages of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, saying he was not impressed with the group matches Tinubu’s message that he was not too impressed with the showing of the team during the group stage was delivered through the Minister of Sports, John Enoh, who spoke to the players from Abuja via Zoom on Wednesday night in Abidjan. The minister said in the cause of the meeting he had with the President yesterday, he told him that Eagles managed to qualify and I said that's how we are going to keep going until we win the tournament. “He sent me to the players that he wasn’t too impressed with the last match but he knows that now that they are off the group stages, they are going to impress him more. “That’s what the President told me and it means that the President is actually watching your matches. Would you believe this? An

By Olayinka Awofadeju  Alhaja Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of People Democratic Party in the last election stated this on his X app, formerly known as Twitter that in what appears to be a landmark economic decision of the Bola Tinubu-led administration, the Federal Government last year, precisely on August 16, 2023 through the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) secured a $3.3 billion emergency crude repayment loan, which according to the NNPC, was to help give support to the Naira and stabilize the Foreign Exchange market. He said, the curious thing about this transaction is that up till now, the Federal Government continues to keep mum about it, and the only information available to the public on the mega deal is coming only through unofficial sources from the NNPC. The deal is supposed to be a crude-for-cash loan arranged by the African Export-Import Bank. According to information available, a Special Purpose Vehicle called Project Gazelle Funding Limited is driv

By Olayinka Awofadeju Everything is possible in this country, group of people were seen in a viral video gathered around the transformer in their area praying for the faulty transformer to work. In the video, they were seen rebuking evil spirit who had hindered transformer to generate light for the community. Nigerians are known for prayers and having faith in their God that He is able to answer. But, can prayer repair faulty transformer and make it to work or to contact DISCO to get it repaired?

By Olayinka Awofadeju  Power indeed not permanent, it was like drama as staff of ministry of justice in Ondo State gathered to mock the immediate past commissiner of justice, Barrister Charles Titiloye, KSM after Dissolution of executive council by the state governor, Governor Ayedatiwa. The video which lasted for two minutes and nine seconds shows group of staff at the ministry calling the ex-commissioner names like "thief" and calling him to come outside.  He was alleged that during his term, he used to brag that nobody can remove him from office, saying he equate himself with God. In the video, the commissioner did not come out as the staff were mocking him for all he has done to them in the past. They were seen calling him to pack his thing and come outside. The staff were seen singing to mock him that "a o fe ko o lo", meaning, we don't want you to go. This was after they had called him thief and many other names.  

By Olayinka Awofadeju  Early hours of Wednesday, gunmen defied the 24-hour curfew imposed by the Plateau State government to attack Kwahaslalek and the surrounding communities, killing no fewer than 25 persons and burning houses. According to a resident who witnessed the attack, Hosea Ibrahim, the skirmish in Sabon Gari and Magngu on Tuesday was a decoy to pave the way for the attack on the community, which is not far from the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC permanent orientation camp at Jakatai, Mangu local government area. Speaking with our media, he said, “What happened at Sabon Gari and Mangu on Tuesday was just a distraction so that people’s attention will be diverted away from the villages. “For the second time, my village Kwahaslalek (behind the NYSC camp) was attacked at about 12:30am, leaving over 25 people, mostly women and children, killed as houses were burned and some persons left with gunshots. “At about midnight, there were sporadic gunshots and the women ran to one c

By Olayinka Awofadeju  Ondo State nominated Deputy Governor, Olayide Adelami, mni will be screened tomorrow by the House of Assembly Thursday, January 25. Oshati in the statement confirmed that the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, has received the name of the Deputy Governor nominee, Chief Olayide Adelami, mni from the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. “The letter was received by Oladiji on behalf of other Lawmakers today in his office. The Governor’s action is in line with Section 191(3)b&c of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended,” Oshati noted.

By Olayinka Awofadeju  Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke released One Billion Naira (1,000,000,000 Naira) Revolving Loan Scheme for Osun Cooperative and Micro-Credit Agency yesterday. According to the governor, "we have fulfilled one of our key promises during the campaign season. We unveiled our Cooperative Movement Reform Plan for the cooperative society and Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the state.   At the first ever edition of the Osun State Cooperative Summit held under the Ministry of Cooperative and Empowerment, governor said they have highlighted their administration’s plan to revive the economy of the state through a robust support for the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. He said, he has announced the immediate release of the sum of one billion naira (#1,000,000,000) only as a revolving loan scheme amount for the Osun State cooperative movement at a single digit interest rate. This follows the implementation of a number of policies aimed at

By Olayinka Awofadeju  Ondo State Governor Ayedatiwa has nominated former Deputy Clerk of Nigeria’s National Assembly, Olayide Adelami, mni has the deputy governor designate. His nomination came after Governor had earlier on Wednesday dissolved the state executive council. Adelami’s name will be sent to the Ondo State House of Assembly for screening. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, confirmed the nomination of the deputy governor. Below is the profile of Chief Adelami: PROFILE OF DEPUTY GOVERNOR NOMINEE Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami, mni hails from Owo, Ondo state. He was born over 6 decades ago to the family of Oluka Oribokun by Pa and Mrs Amos Adelami. Adelami graduated from the prestigious Imade College in Owo before proceeding to The Polytechnic, Ibadan for his GCE A level and University of Lagos for his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. He further got an MBA degree from Ogun State University. After the completion of the mandatory one yea

By Adesoye Ajayi According to the press release from Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan which was signed and released on January 24, 2024. The memo states that Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. All members of the Cabinet are to immediately hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices. Also, all Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) are relieved of their duties, with immediate effect.  All the affected officials are directed to hand over all government properties in their possession.  The Governor thanks the affected officials for their services and contributions to the development of the State.

By Ono Bobi Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the subsidisation of the cost of 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for students in public schools across the state. A total of 55,150 candidates are writing the exams in Kwara State. A statement from the State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development said all candidates in public schools will pay N2,500 only, the same amount charged last year -- instead of N5,000 or more which it was meant to be reviewed to owing to inflation and rising cost of conducting the examination. The subsidy is part of the efforts of the administration to support the students and their parents, as well as avoid any student dropping out of school on account of the inability to afford the examination. The statement said the subsidies will be enjoyed by all the candidates that will sit for this year 2024 BECE . The statement, therefore, warned public officials against extorting money from parents under any guises, sa

By Ono Bobi Former presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, has revealed the behind the scene intrigues that set him up against the late Abba Kyari, indicating that they had a strained relationship from the point he was appointed the first Chief of Staff (CoS) to former President Muhammadu Buhari. Writing in his new book, “Working with Buhari: reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023),” Adesina disclosed that Kyari objected to his direct relationship with the president even though he was merely obeying Buhari’s advice upon becoming his spokesman. He wrote in the book that for five years until he died, Kyari, the chief administrative officer of the presidential villa, denied the office of the media the necessary operational funds which had existed under previous administrations. He also informed that Kyari blocked his effort to employ personnel in the media unit despite the approval from the president. The former presidential aide wrote: “But somehow, me and him did

 By Ono Bobi The Kwara State House of Assembly has successfully passed a bill aimed at amending the Kwara State Local Government Electoral Law. This legislative move holds implications for the upcoming local government polls in the state. The session, presided over by Speaker Hon. Yakubu Danladi, saw unanimous support for the electoral bill amendment. Following the successful passage, Speaker Danladi directed the Clerk of the House, Alhaji Abdul-kareem Olayiwola Ahmed, to present a clean copy of the bill to the Governor for approval. One key provision of the amended Kwara State Local Government Electoral Law is the stipulation of a 360-day notice period for the conduct of local government elections. The passage of this amendment signifies a crucial step toward the realization of local government polls in Kwara State. The responsibility for conducting these polls is expected to rest with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The amendment to the electoral law is anticipated to enhance the ef

By Ono Bobi      I was entertained by a hilarious political skit that played from Kano State last week. A group which called itself Coalition of APC Kano Youths called on Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to step down as National Chairman of the party! Their reason is that he failed to deliver Kano State to the APC in the governorship election. By the way, Kano State went to the opposition New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) led by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a former governor of the state and Ganduje’s former associate turned political rival. Ganduje was Kwankwaso’s deputy when he was governor of the state during his first term and when he did his second term years later. The two parted ways shortly after Ganduje succeeded him as governor of Kano in 2015, and have since become fierce political rivals. Now, an APC group in Kano coming out to demand Ganduje’s sacking as National Chairman of the ruling APC at a time the party does not control the Kano Government House is illogical and contrary to th

By Olayinka Awofadeju  It's impressive to hear about successes of Honorable Sakiru Adeleke Adeolu, Chairman Egbedore South LCDA  in office within just few months as caretaker chairman. He narrated his achievement at People Democratic Party's general meeting at Ofatedo, Osun State on Sunday 21st January, 2024. Honorable Adeolu said he repaired the inherited grader which demonstrates his commitment to infrastructure development. He allocated almost 4.8 million for the repair of the grader. Being the only local government to have a functioning grader, this reflects his dedication to improving local services and addressing challenges left by the last administration. Mass grading of road has commenced since last two months and the first face will end by February. Tomorrow Monday, he said people can check Ayoolorun as the work continues there. From Ayoolorun, grader will move to Halleluyah, Rinsayo, Olorunsogo, Ofatedo and back to Ido-Osun for the face one of the work. Face two will