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Eniade Marks Birthday With N20,000 For 2000 Beneficiaries In IBO Federal Constituency, Distributes Hundreds Of Cows And Rams For Eid Celebrations It was a nostalgic atmosphere in Okuku, the headquarters of Odo-Otin Local Government as Hon. Eniade Damilare Francis marked the occasion of his birthday. The event which drew party faithfuls, leaders and chieftains from across Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo-Otin Federal Constituency saw the empowerment of 2000 constituents with a financial support of N20,000 each. The beneficiaries who were majorly the less privileged, aged, widowed, people living with disabilities and petty traders lauded the House of Representatives Hopeful, stating that his philanthropic gesture indicates his commitment to the wellbeing of his people and the economic growth of the federal constituency. They noted that Eniade has demonstrated an uncommon passion for  the welfare of the less privileged in the society, a noble gesture that prioritised the most vulnerable in the soc...

OSUN 2026: Osogbo-Born Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke (K-RAD) Joins Osun Guber Race Popular lawyer, Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, SAN, popularly known as ‘K-Rad’ has joined list of interested aspirants in the number one public office job in Osun state. The erudite lawyer and scholar will be contesting under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The incumbent governor, Adeleke Ademola of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) will round up his first term in 2026. In a formal declaration message,  the lawyer cum politician said he is seeking a better governed state that prioritizes citizens welfare to the unborn geneations. “I also use this medium to formally inform this great platform that your dear K. Rad is in the race for the governorship contest in 2026. “This is the time to actualize our dream of making sure that Osun is better governed to the benefit of ourselves and the unborn generations. It is a duty we owe ourselves and our children. “I therefore ca...

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal office have arrested 49 suspected internet Fraudsters operating in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. According to the EFCC, the 49 suspected internet Fraudster were arrested between Saturday, May 24, 2025 and Sunday, May 25, 2025, following actionable intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. The commission explained that the operations targeted multiple hideouts across Lokoja with an unlicenced loaded pistol recovered from one of the suspects, who claimed during preliminary interrogation that he was a former cult member. Other items recovered from the suspects included high-end smartphones, laptops, computers and two luxury vehicles. The EFCC said the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.

Leading up to the recent superlative annual reports showcasing one of the most significant growth experienced by a Nigeria Financial Institution in recent years I was forced to ask “what is Fidelity Bank” doing right? My banking and financial sector experience got me digging deeper into the statistics of the report-Fidelity Bank recorded a substantial 210.0% growth in PBT, reaching N385.2 billion in FY 2024. Deposits increased by 47.9%, from N4.0 trillion in 2023FY to N5.9 trillion in 2024FY, Gross earnings shooting by 87.7% to N1,043.4 billion which was primarily caused by a 106.9% increase in interest and similar income. Was I impressed? Absolutely  Now to the scary part, they opened the year with a bang implying that 2025 year end results was going to be nothing but spectacular; check this out-Fidelity reported a whooping 167.8% increase in PBT (Profit Before Tax)to N105.8 billion in Q1 2025, compared to N39.5 billion  in Q1 2024. Gross earnings from January to April had re...

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered service of court documents on the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Patrick Utomi in relation to a suit against him, over his announced plan to establish a shadow government in the country. Justice James Omotosho granted an ex-parte motion filed by Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, for the  Department of State Services, DSS, for an order allowing service of court documents on Utomi, listed as the sole defendant, in his Lagos address by means of courier service. Justice Omotosho however adjourned to June 25 for hearing, before which Utomi is expected to have filed his defence. In a suit instituted on May 13, the DSS has accused Prof. Utomi of attempting to illegally usurp the executive powers of President Bola Tinubu, telling the court that his action was capable of destabilising the country as it was intended to create chaos. According to the agency, the action is an attack on the Constitution and a threat to the dem...

The Federal High Court has again cautioned Aloy Ejimakor, a member of Nnamdi Kanu’s defense team and others who are in the habit of posting live streams and Court documents on the social media. ‎Justice James Omotosho put out the warning following a protest against the request made by Kanu's family for live streaming, contained in a letter by the federal government lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo SAN. The on going trial of the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu commenced on Wednesday with the cross examination of the prosecution witness, with pseudo name BBB.  Before the court went into the substance it the days proceedings, the lead counsel for the defendant, Kanu Agbai SAN, however drew the attention of the court to a letter by the prosecution witness Adegboyega Awomolo SAN, against a live streaming request made by Kanu’s Family.  In the letter dated May 14 the federal government lawyer‎ recommended that the use of phones be banned from the courtroom hencefort...

Engr. Maaroof Ogundipe, Obokun LGA Chairman welcomes Wole Oke To APC The Executive Chairman of Obokun Local Government, Engr. Maaroof Ogundipe has welcome the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives to the All Progressives Congress APC. Engr. Ogundipe described Wole Oke as an asset of inestimable value whose contributions to the political and infrastructural  development of Obokun and Oriade stands tall. He further described the 5th term House of Reps member as a cerebral politician cum representative whose impacts in the NASS have been felt by all in the federal constituency irrespective of party affiliations. "I welcome a giant in the field of politics to the All Progressives Congress. Hon. Wole Oke is an asset of inestimable value, his contributions and impactful representation in the NASS Assembly have heralded monumental human and infrastructural development in our federal constituency. Hon. Wole Oke is a selfless leader, his p...

My Wife, the Altar of Peace: A Birthday Tribute The Chief Executive Officer of Leovest Reassuring Hands Foundation, Ambassador Dr. Olatunji Awodiran, has described his wife's birthday anniversary as a celebration of a committed, visionary, dedicated, resourceful, humorous and straight forward soul mate. He emphasized her unwavering support in their shared mission of building humanity across all lines. In his heartfelt congratulatory message, personally authored and signed, Ambassador Dr. Olatunji Awodiran stated that his wife, Dr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Olatunji Awodiran, embodies strength, inspiration, hope, joy, happiness, comfort and growth. "My ever-valued and cherished better half—having you around me is a reflection of an endless bond built on truth, unwavering love, unity, and affinity that transcends imagination. I honor and cherish the day I met you, for our togetherness of over two decades has birthed development and growth second to none." Ambassador Dr. Olatunji Awod...

Osun 2026 Election: Irewole Local Government Stakeholders Throws Weight Behind Oyebamiji As AMBO Grassrooters Mobilize Support In a thrilling yet heartwarming strategic move, the AMBO Grassrooters, a leading support group for the actualisation of the governorship dreams of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji were in Ikire, the headquarters of Irewole Local Government and the hometown of Oyebamiji. The team through intensified efforts and interactive engagements with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stakeholders and members reiterated their conviction that Oyebamiji remains the best aspirant to lead Osun in 2026 considering his positive character, charismatic leadership and outstanding credentials. The gathering of notable leaders and stakeholders of the party expressed optimism just as they stated their resolve to solidly queue behind their kinsman whom they described as an "extraordinaire par excellence" among his contemporaries. The leaders noted that for the u...

Osun 2026: Ede South APC Stakeholders Throw Weight Behind AMBO, Pledge To Oust Adeleke ... _as AMBO Grassrootters mobilize support for AMBO in Ede land_  In a significant development ahead of the Osun governorship elections in 2026, leaders, stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ede South Local Government have stated their resolve to oust the incumbent governor of Osun, Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 governorship elections, just as they pledge their support for the candidacy of the MD/CEO National Inland Waterways Authority, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. The stakeholders stated their resolve while receiving the AMBO Grassrootters, a leading support group comprising past and present (reinstated) local government Chairmen from 2017 till date, who were in the local government to mobilize support for the candidacy of Oyebamiji. At the gathering, the stakeholders threw their weight behind AMBO, extolling his leadership qualities, vision, and commitment to ...

Osun 2026: Ghaff Unity Backs Oyebamiji for APC Governorship Ticket As the Osun State governorship elections draw nearer, the call for impactful and purposeful leadership has never been this loud. It is an open secret that within the league of developed states, Osun takes the back seat, and the last two and a half years have been marked by poor handling of our state's human, financial, and mineral resources. Osun is at a critical point where governance and quality service delivery are at their lowest; charismatic leadership is obviously missing while economic growth has become a mirage. There is no gainsaying that what the state critically desires is selfless leadership through a leader who understands the volume of socio-economic potentials the state possesses. It is evident that Osun is blessed in abundance with both human and mineral resources; the state therefore has no reason to be in the backwoods of development and growth. Osun, a fortress for the progressives until recently,...

Happy 65th Birthday to a Living Legend, H.E. Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke! Ambassador (Dr.) Olatunji Awodiran, CEO of Leovest Reassuring Hands Foundation, joins distinguished array of well-wishers in celebrating His Excellency, Governor  Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke on the historic occasion of his 65th birthday. In his heartfelt congratulatory message, Ambassador Awodiran—a revered philanthropist and outstanding humanitarian—lauded Governor Adeleke as an icon of progress, compassion, and visionary leadership. He extolled the Governor's unwavering strength, tenacity, and commitment to the development of Osun State, describing it as a hub of infrastructural growth and transformation under his dynamic leadership. _“Governor Adeleke has turned Osun into a compendium of transformation, consistently inspiring hope and setting new benchmarks in governance,”_ he stated. "As you mark this remarkable milestone," he continued, "I honor your spirit for human dev...

Hoodlums Attack Amotekun Command In Osun, Injured Three Operatives Three personnel of the Osun State Command of Western Nigeria Security Network "Amotekun Corps", have been hospitalised following severe injuries they sustained during a vicious attack reportedly launched by a gang of armed hoodlums at its command in Awo, Egbedore Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Yusuf Abass, the violent and unprovoked attack was carried out against its operatives by armed hoodlums on Friday at its command post in Awo. Abass explained that a team of four operatives had stormed a cemetery to probe the alleged unauthorised burial but ended up being ambushed by the hoodlums. Abass explained that the hoodlums, said to be working for the family members of the deceased that was interred at the community burial ground, moved to the Amotekun command unit and unleashed another terror on the security personnel. ...

Ido Ayegunle Community Cries Out Over Alleged Intimidation in Land Dispute The leadership of Ido Ayegunle, a quiet community in Osun State, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police and the Osun State Commissioner of Police to ensure a fair and impartial investigation into an alleged case of forceful land entry and malicious damage. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of Ido Ayegunle Descendants Union, Pastor Paul Alabi, and the community’s spokesperson, Mr. Busuyi Ibironke, the residents expressed concern over what they described as an attempt to use the police to interfere in an already sensitive land dispute. The statement, made available to journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, emphasized that the matter is already receiving attention from the Osun State Government through a specially inaugurated committee and should be resolved through a court of competent jurisdiction. "This is not a matter for police intervention," the community said. "The state gover...

Osun 2026: AMBO Grassrooters Canvasses Support For The Governorship Ambition Of Bola Oyebamiji AMBO Grassrooters, a frontline support group for the actualisation of the governorship ambition of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji today commenced its sensitization and familiarization tour Osun Local Governments with a symbolic visit to Ila Local Government to canvass support for the MD/CEO of the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). Led by a former chairman of Ede South LGA, Elder Deji Agboola, the group noted that Oyebamiji's wealth of experience in public and private services with unassailable integrity and track records of verifiable achievements stands him out as the only credible alternative to rescue Osun from the present maladministration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) without corresponding good governance considering over bloated and reckless financial misappropriation of tax payers money. However,AMBO is widely preferred and adjudged among card carrying members ...

Ambassador Dr. Olatunji Awodiran Leovest Leads Strategic Political Engagements in Obokun LGA Obokun LGA, Osun State — This past week, Ambassador (Dr.) Olatunji Awodiran, renowned humanitarian and CEO of _Leovest Reassuring Hands Foundation_, intensified grassroots political mobilization across multiple wards in Obokun Local Government Area, rallying support for the re-election of His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke. With a strong and energized team, Ambassador Awodiran hosted series of well-attended ward meetings, highlighting a renewed sense of unity and growing momentum within the People's Democratic Party (PDP) stronghold. Wave of Political Realignment Under Leovest’s Leadership In a significant political shift, hundreds of members from the APC, SDP, Labour Party, and segments of the Omoluabi Caucus have officially concluded plans to defect to the PDP. Their decision, driven by the impactful leadership and wide-reaching influence of Ambassador Olatunji Awodiran, underscores...

OSUN 2026 ELECTION: SEN. OMOWORARE DECLARES INTEREST IN GOVERNORSHIP RACE, PLEDGES UNITY, PROSPERITY FOR THE PARTY  By Opeyemi Akinyemi  Former Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate) and former lawmaker who represented osun east senatorial district at the National Assembly, Senator Babajide Omoworare has officially joined Osun 2026 governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC.   Senator omoworare made this declaration in Ile-Ife at a special engagement where he was received by supporters, political associates, and members of the APC across the three senatorial senatorial district in the state. The former lawmaker, said his decision to run for the governorship race is driven by the desire to restore purposeful leadership and usher in a government of prosperity for the people of the state where he also criticized what he described as misplaced of priorities by the current administration, stating that ...

Alayemore Coronation Artisans Football Competition Kicks Off May 3 with Royal Flair at Ido Osun High School  The much-anticipated Alayemore Coronation Artisans Football Competition is set to kick off on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Ido-Osun High School football field, with a ceremonial kickoff by the newly installed 47th Olojudo of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Oyetunde Ishola Jokotola II (Ilufemiloye 1). The opening ceremony, scheduled for 3:00 p.m., will be followed immediately by the tournament’s first match between the Bricklayer Association and the Carpenter Association, marking the start of what promises to be a vibrant showcase of local talent and community spirit. This announcement was made during a press briefing held after the official draw on May 1, where the participating artisan groups were placed into two groups: Group A: Bricklayer Association Carpenter Association Barber Association Tailor Association Group B: Tiler Association Welder Association Plank Sellers Association...