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I Have Been Through So Much – Late Alaafin’s Estranged Wife, Queen Ola Says

Queen Ola, the ex-wife of the Late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has opened up on life’s challenges.

In an Instagram post she shared, the Queen who separated from the late Oyo monarch before his death in 2022, stated that she has been through a lot.

Queen Ola however added that in spite of the challenges, she’s excited to be happy and loves the direction her life is headed in.

She Wrote;

”I have been through so much.

“I’m just happy to be HAPPY.

“I love the direction my life is headed in.

“Thank you, God, for making me a better person day by day”.

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Dino Melaye: “I’ll run Kogi with fear of God”

Dino Melaye, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 11 Kogi governorship poll, says he would run an inclusive government if elected into office.

In a statement released on Saturday by Melaye’s media team, the PDP candidate spoke during a visit to the palace of Abdulrazaq Isa Koto, Ohimege Igu of Koton Karfi.

The former senator representing Kogi West said he would run the state with “fear of God” if elected.

Melaye added that he would be “a governor for all” regardless of ethnic group.

“As you are aware, His Royal Majesty, in the space of 4 years as senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I did 19 projects in your Kogi LGA. I have a very special relationship with Kogi and by the grace of God, when elected as governor, I will focus attention on the needs of our people, particularly the ecological challenges in this area,” the PDP candidate said.

“We are not unaware that the major business in this area is agriculture, trading and transportation. We shall make these ventures the focus of our administration by providing incentives that will encourage our people.

“I will be a Kogi governor that will govern our state with the fear of God. I will run an all-inclusive governance not as an Igala, Ebira, Okun, Kakanda, Bassa, Koto or Nupe governor but as a governor for all under the guidance of the Almighty God.

“I congratulate you as the leader of the Kogi west traditional rulers and I pray that under your leadership, Kogi West will produce a governor. I, therefore, seek your blessings as we go into the polls.”

On April 16, Melaye won the PDP primary for the Kogi gubernatorial election, defeating Idoko Ilonah, his closest challenger, by 189 votes.

He will face Ahmed Ododo, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the governorship election scheduled to take place on November 11.

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Fire Razes Part Of Ooni’s Palace

The PUNCH reports that a building which is located within the premises of Ile Oodua Palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been burnt.

The building was razed down by fire, destroying valuables.

According to a source at Enuwa, Ile-Ife, where the palace is located, the incident happened around 11:30 pm Friday.

It was also learnt that when the smoke was noticed, the entire premises was thrown into panic, as those within the vicinity rallied efforts to prevent the fire from spreading to other parts of the palace.

A statement by the monarch’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, obtained in Osogbo on Saturday, said no casualty, no loss of any cultural item or injury was recorded in the inferno and blamed the incident on a power surge.

It further read in parts, “A building apartment within the courtyard of the Palace Of The Ooni Of Ife was at about 11:30 pm yesterday engulfed in flames of fire incident triggered by a power surge which exploded through electrical appliances in the affected apartment.

“The inferno did not spread beyond the affected building located at a section of the palace premises, as it was swiftly put off through the combined efforts of the Government Fire Service, OAU Fire Service & Palace Emergency Control Unit.

“No casualties, no injuries recorded, no cultural items lost,” Olafare said.

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Federal Government postpones census indefinitely

The 2023 national census scheduled for May 3-7 has been postponed indefinitely by the federal government. 

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the incoming administration will determine if the census will hold.

Mohammed further revealed that the postponement was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari after a meeting with some members of the Federal Executive Council and the Chairman of the National Population Commission.

“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, earlier scheduled for 3-7 May 2023, to a date to be determined by the incoming Administration.

“The President gave the approval after meeting with some members of the Federal Executive Council and the Chairman of the National Population Commission and his team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday (28 April 2023).

“In arriving at the decision to postpone the Census, the meeting reiterated the critical need for the conduct of a Population and Housing Census, 17 years after the last Census, to collect up-to-date data that will drive the developmental goals of the country and improve the living standard of the Nigerian people.

“The President noted that with the completion of the Enumeration Area Demarcation of the country, conduct of first and second pretests, the recruitment and training of adhoc workers, procurement of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and ICT infrastructures, appreciable progress has been made in the implementation of the 2023 Population and Housing Census.

“He also commended the methodology being put in place by the Commission to conduct accurate and reliable Census, especially the massive deployment of technology that is capable of delivering world class Census and laying a sustainable basis for future censuses

“The President further directed the Commission to continue with preparations for the conduct of the 2023 Population and Housing Census in order to sustain the gains already recorded and provide the basis for the incoming administration to consolidate these achievements.

“The meeting was attended by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami; the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed; the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; the Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha.”

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Alaafin-elect Hasn’t Been Named – Oyo Govt

The government of Oyo state has dismissed reports that an Alaafin-elect had emerged one year after the demise of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III.

The state Commissioner for Information, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun disclosed the information in an interview with Punch.

He dismissed the rumoured emergence of Lukman Gbadegesin as the Alaafin-elect, saying the state government is yet to approve any candidate.

The commissioner explained that the government was bent on ensuring that due process was followed in the race for a new Alaafin of Oyo, adding that the public would be notified once the right candidate emerges.

Olatunbosun said, “Due process must be followed; up until now, no name has been approved. The state governor, Seyi Makinde, has asked that they should go back and follow due process. Once that is done, the public will be briefed appropriately.”

The last Alaafin died on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83, after reigning for 52 years. One year after his death, the throne has remained vacant.

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JAMB Reschedules UTME For Candidates

The ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination has been rescheduled for candidates who could not sit for the exam on Tuesday, April 25, because of technical challenges.

This was confirmed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin who made the announcement, noted that about 100 centres out of the 708 centres participating in the 2023 UTME exercise across the country, experienced technical challenges.

The exam body said the series of challenges encountered was on account of some novel features deployed by the Board to safeguard the sanctity of the examination by checkmating all incidences of examination misconduct being perpetrated and perpetuated by vested interests.

The Statement Read;

“Following the announcement, candidates, who for technical reasons could not take the examination, are to print a new examination notification early tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 26th April, 2023, to know their new scheduled sessions.

“It is to be noted that about 100 centres out of the 708 centres participating in the 2023 UTME exercise across the country, experienced technical challenges that prevented their allotted candidates from successfully taking their examination.”

JAMB also reiterated the commitment of its technical team working round the clock to ensure that tomorrow’s (Wednesday) exercise was devoid of any hitches.

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Governor Adeleke Visits Osun House In Lagos, Vows To Reclaim State Properties

Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State Governor, has made a new vow.

The governor vowed that his administration will reclaim the state property located in Ikoyi, Lagos State.

Governor Adeleke gave the assurance on Monday during an on-the-spot assessment of the Osun House located at No 18, Femi Okunnu Road, former Cooper Road, Ikoyi, Lagos State.

Adeleke who recalled that the gigantic 18 suit apartment was purchased by the first executive governor of the state, the late Isiaka Adeleke for the purpose of serving as a liaison office decried the lackadaisical attitude of the management towards the proper maintenance of the property.

While noting that the building has no functional generating set, running pipe born water and other utilities, he promised to set up a committee to look into it and carry out a proper investigation with a view to resuscitating the dilapidated property.

“This property was purchased by my late brother, the first Executive Governor of Osun State as a liaison office. When I became the Governor, I made it a point of duty to have an on-the-spot assessment of all the state property located in different places. I visited the one in Abuja and work is ongoing on it.

“I must be sincere with you, I am not happy with the deplorable condition of this facility which has no functional generating set or running pipe-borne water and other necessary utilities, it is rather unfortunate that the management is still collecting service charges from the occupants.

“I am so passionate about this building, this is why I’m going to set up a committee to investigate everything about this place and after that, we are going to work out a modality to reclaim it for the benefit of the state.

“I learnt that the building has been leased out. We want to know where the proceeds are being remitted.

“I want to promise you that I’m going to visit other places where Osun State Government has assets and ensure those converted to personal gains by some people are reclaimed,” the Governor concluded.

DAILY POST recalled that in 2022, the governor also paid an unscheduled visit to the Osun House in Abuja where he complained in the same manner.

The Osun State House in Abuja had been left dilapidated and the Governor Adeleke had blamed previous administrations for their attitude towards the state property.

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Aliko Dangote set to acquire French football club

 

Nigerian business mogul and richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote is reportedly close to buying Valenciennes, a team in the French Ligue 2.

According to French media reports, the CEO of the Dangote Group is about to buy a 60 percent stake in the team.

The Dangote Group which is the largest industrial conglomerate in Africa, had previously expressed interest in buying Premier League team Arsenal, but the deal was unsuccessful.

Valenciennes was founded in 1913, and it currently holds its home games at the Stade du Hainaut.

The team has competed in Ligue 1 for 40 seasons and Ligue 2 for 36 and have won the Ligue 2 championship twice but have never won the Ligue 1 championship.

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Read What Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Said To Nigerians

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has debunked rumors that his health was failing and confirms to Nigerians that he is “very strong”.

After Tinubu jetted out of the country to France at night, there were rumors that he was rushed abroad for medical attention.

Although his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, insisted that the president-elect only traveled to have some rest and recuperate from the election stress, some stakeholders have questioned his state of health and whereabouts.

Speaking with some party supporters shortly after arriving in Abuja on Monday, Tinubu said that he has rested well and refreshed, stressing that he was prepared for the task ahead.

Speaking to the crowd who followed him home, the President-elect said:

“I’m happy to be back. I have rested, I’m refreshed, and healthy and I’m ready for the task ahead. Forget about what the rumor mill may have told you. I’m strong, very strong.”

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2023 UTME: JAMB Urges Candidates To Print Examination Notification Slips Before Monday

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has asked candidates sitting for the 2023 UTME to print their examination notification slips from 20th April 2023.

The notification slip would contain the candidate’s examination centre, date and time of examination as well as other details necessary for taking the 2023 UTME, which commences on Tuesday, 25th April 2023.

Announcing the commencement of the 2023 UTME,  the board Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin, said all candidates sitting for the exam are expected to print their examination notification slips before or on 24th April 2023, by visiting https://www.jamb.gov.ng, and click on “2023 UTME SLIP PRINTING” on the menu bar to know the venue and time of their examination.

Benjamin noted that the information on the slip would enable candidate easily locate their centres before the examination.

Also, the candidates are advised to locate their centres before the day of their examination so as not to arrive late at the examination centre, as the commencement time for the examination contained in the notification slips is sacrosanct.

The board, however, warned candidates against going into the examination halls with prohibited items like wristwatches, calculators, flash drives, and phones, among others.

The examination board also restated its zero tolerance for examination malpractice.

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