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  By: Muhammed Abiola Abdfatair                  Aryke Afrika  The Oyo State Commissioner of Information dubiously or erroneously listed the Saki-Ogboro-Igboho road as a completed project. In response to Dr. Lasisi Olagunju's comment, the commissioner, Prince Dotun Oyelade, claimed that within the last five years, Governor Seyi Makinde constructed roads totaling 150km, allowing travel from Ibadan to Ogbomosoland without touching a federal road. Prince Dotun Oyelade specifically said: "As a matter of fact, " you can now ply the Ibadan-Iseyin road and from Iseyin to Ogbomosoland, a distance of 150km without stepping on a federal road; all constructed by Gov. Seyi Makinde within the last five years”. He compared this accomplishment with Lagos State's, highlighting Oyo's superior performance despite its lower IGR (60 billion for Lagos vs 4 billion for Oyo, monthly). He further mentioned that Lagos state was able to commission only a 177...

  By: Alade Akintoye AbdulAziz Nasirudeen The Oke Ogun region of Nigeria stands out for its abundant agricultural resources, signalling a promising avenue for economic growth. Despite facing recent challenges such as poverty, food insecurity, and environmental degradation, the region holds immense potential for the advancement of its agricultural sector, promising significant economic benefits. This transformative journey could substantially enhance the well-being of the people in Oke Ogun, provided the right policies and investments are in place, propelling the region into a thriving agricultural hub. Historically, the Oke Ogun region boasts a vast expanse of arable land, spanning from Saki to Tede, Irawo, Agoare, Oje Owode, Sepeteri, Ofiki, Igboho, Igbeti, Okeho, Iseyin, and other towns within the region, extending to the neighbouring Benin Republic. The land is inherently suitable for farming activities and can support a substantial population engaged in agriculture. The climati...

  By Khalid Imran Member of the House of Representatives, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola Federal Constituency, Hon. Oyeshina Oyedeji known as Oshine has unveiled his agenda, while agriculture, education, youth development, women empowerment, and avoidance of teenage pregnancy were prioritized. Hon. Oshine unveiled his agenda on Tuesday, 9th January, during an exclusive interaction with newsmen at his country home; Okeho, Kajola Local Government, Area of Oyo State. While unfolding his plans on education, the Okeho-born lawmaker disclosed that he would be yearly sponsoring forty-two (42) scholarships at SAF Polytechnic in Iseyin, while each beneficiary would come from each ward in the federal constituency after he/she had met all prerequisites. Additionally, he would foot the payment of school fees throughout the 2-year academic program for the attainment of a National Diploma or Higher National Diploma certificate for the next three years. He also mentioned that an add...

In a startling development, the Western Nigeria Security Network AMOTEKUN Corps, operating in Saki West, Oyo State, successfully apprehended a self-proclaimed Islamic cleric and his accomplice who was found in possession of a freshly severed human head. Sources indicate that one of the alleged perpetrators has admitted to the authorities that the severed head was earmarked for use in the preparation of a 'black concoction'—a term associated with rituals involving human body parts. The ritual was purportedly commissioned by an individual suspected of engaging in internet fraud. Both suspects are currently under police custody and will undergo a thorough investigation to unravel the full extent of their activities and any potential network involved. This incident has raised serious concerns within the community and among law enforcement agencies, highlighting the need for continued vigilance against criminal activities that may exploit religious or ritualistic contexts.

The suspended Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister, Betta Edu, has arrived at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Headquarters. Edu was invited by the EFCC over alleged N585 million fraud in her ministry. She was suspended on Monday, by President Bola Tinubu, over the alleged payment of N585 million humanitarian fund meant for payment of grants to vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Cross River, and Ogun states. into a private account. Edu becomes the first minister to be suspended from office since members of the Federal Executive Council were sworn in in August last year. The PUNCH reports that President Bola Tinubu suspended Edu following widespread anger over the alleged N585 million scandal. Details shortly…

  Nurudeen Adewale Youths Empowerment Initiative officially launched its Foundation yesterday, a non-profit organization dedicated to investing in the skills of young people. The foundation aims to create a sustainable and enabling environment for the youth generation, with a focus on education and life-changing programs. Their goal is to achieve social progress for all, particularly for youths, female children, and the less privileged. In a remarkable act of support, the foundation's first assignment was to pay the West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees for the students of Nawarudeen High School in Saki. This initiative was undertaken to reduce the financial burden on parents and prevent cases of secondary school dropouts. One such beneficiary is Bashiru Kamaldeen Olamide, whose story touched the foundation's members deeply. The foundation has committed to supporting Bashiru until he completes his OND levels of education. Bashiru Kamaldeen Olamide, who lost his father so...