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Imo: 500 Small Scale Women Business Owners Get N100,000 Each To Boost Their Businesses

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As part of its efforts to empower women economically, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in conjunction with the Tony Elumelu Foundation on Friday, 3rd October, 2025, launched the Women Economic Empowerment Programme in Imo State and other states of the country and FCT.

Flagging-off the programme at the Banquet Hall, Government House Owerri, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in her address read by the wife of the Imo State Governor, Barr. Chioma Uzodimma, disclosed that the economic empowerment programme is about supporting the entrepreneural spirit of women traders and small scale business owners who each day determined to provide for their families, educate their children as well as uplift their communities.

The First Lady applauded the Tony Elumelu Foundation for donating the sum of N1billion to the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to support 18,500 women across the nation, with 500 from each of the 36 States and FCT will receive N50,000 to strengthen their businesses.

She prayed that the act of generosity will inspire many across the nation to sustain their efforts.

The First Lady further disclosed that the Governor of Imo State in his magnanimity increased the Tony Elumelu kind gesture by adding another N50,000 each making it N100,000 to be given to the pre-selected beneficiaries from the 27 Local Government Areas of Imo State.

Senator Oluremi emphasized that the empowerment is not a loan, stressing that it is a grant; a seed of Renewed Hope Initiative to help them re-capitalize their existing businesses.

In her words, “it is my belief that when you empower a woman, you empower a household, a community and indeed a nation.

“The First Lady opined.She expressed gratitude to the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma and his amiable wife Her Excellency Barr. (Mrs.) Chioma Uzodimma for all their support in executing all the programmes of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).

The event was attended by the wife of the former Governor of Imo State, Her Excellency, Barr. (Mrs.) Chioma Ohakim, Female Vice Chairmen, Councilors, women leaders and many other prominent women from the State.

Highpoint of the programme was the presentation of N100,000 cash each to the selected 500 women by the First Lady of Imo State at the event.

Crack In Anglican Communion As GAFCON Rejects Mullally As Archbishop-elect  Of Canterbury

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Adesina Soyooye
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GAFCON and Bishop Dame Sarah Mullally

By Adesina Soyooye

“Bishop Mullally has repeatedly promoted unbiblical and revisionist teachings regarding marriage and se*ual morality.”

A big crack has reared its head in the Anglican Church  Worldwide. This was triggered by the appointment on Friday, September 3, 2025, of Bishop (Dame) Sarah Mullally as the Archbishop-elect of Canterbury.

Bishop Mullally’s appointment has been vehemently rejected by the  Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans  (GAFCON).  The influential body said it would never  accept  Mullally as the Archbishop elect of Canterbury.

The Chairman of GAFCON, Most Reverend Dr Laurent Mbanda, in a signed statement in response to the appointment said: “Anglican Communion still believes that the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy. Therefore, her appointment will make it impossible for the Archbishop of Canterbury to serve as a focus of unity within the Communion.”

The full text of the statement reads:

“To my dear brothers and sisters in our GAFCON family,

“Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

“The news has finally arrived after months of prayer and long waiting.

“But it is with sorrow that GAFCON receives the announcement today of the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

“This appointment abandons global Anglicans, as the Church of England has chosen a leader who will further divide an already split Communion.

“For over a century and a half, the Archbishop of Canterbury functioned not only as the Primate of All England but also as a spiritual and moral leader of the Anglican Communion.

“In more recent times, the See of Canterbury has been described as one of the four “Instruments of Communion,” whilst also chairing the other three Instruments, namely the Lambeth Conference, the Primates Meeting and the Anglican Consultative Council.

“However, due to the failure of successive Archbishops of Canterbury to guard the faith, the office can no longer function as a credible leader of Anglicans, let alone a focus of unity.

“As we made clear in our Kigali Commitment of 2023, we can ‘no longer recognise the Archbishop of Canterbury as an Instrument of Communion’. or the ‘first among equals’ of global Primates.

“We had hoped that the Church of England would take this into due consideration as it deliberated over the choice of a new Archbishop of Canterbury and would choose someone who could bring unity to a divided Anglican Communion. Sadly, they have not done so.

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“Though there are some who will welcome the decision to appoint Bishop Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, the majority of the Anglican Communion still believes that the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy.

“Therefore, her appointment will make it impossible for the Archbishop of Canterbury to serve as a focus of unity within the Communion.

“However, more concerning is her failure to uphold her consecration vows. When she was consecrated in 2015, she took an oath to “banish and drive away all strange and erroneous doctrine contrary to God’s Word.” And yet, far from banishing such doctrine, Bishop Mullally has repeatedly promoted unbiblical and revisionist teachings regarding marriage and se*ual morality.

“In 2023, when asked by a reporter whether se*ual intimacy in a same-s*x relationship is sinful, she said that some such relationships could, in fact, be blessed. She, also, voted in favour of introducing blessings of same-sex marriage into the Church of England.

“Anglicans believe that the church has been given authority by God to establish rites and ceremonies and to settle doctrine controversy, “and yet it is not lawful for the Church to ordain any thing that is contrary to God’s Word” (Article XX). The church cannot bless or affirm what God has condemned (Numbers 23:8; 24:13). This, however, is precisely what Bishop Mullally has sought to allow.

“Since the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury has failed to guard the faith and is complicit in introducing practices and beliefs that violate both the “plain and canonical sense” of Scripture and “the Church’s historic and consensual” interpretation of it (Jerusalem Statement), she cannot provide leadership to the Anglican Communion. The leadership of the Anglican Communion will pass to those who uphold the truth of the gospel and the authority of Scripture in all areas of life.

“GAFON gathered in Jerusalem in 2008 to reset the Anglican Communion back onto its biblical foundations. Today’s appointment makes it clearer than ever before that Canterbury has relinquished its authority to lead. The reset of our beloved Communion is now uniquely in the hands of Gafcon, and we are ready to take the lead.

“For such a time as this, GAFCON has summoned global orthodox Anglican bishops to Abuja, Nigeria, from 3 to 6 March, 2026, for the G26 Bishops Assembly.

“This may be the most significant gathering of faithful Anglicans since 2008. Today’s announcement will cause sadness and dismay among Anglicans worldwide.

“Yet, every morning, Anglicans throughout the world recite the words of Psalm 95: ‘Today, if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.’

“Today, that is our prayer for all bishops and leaders within the Anglican Communion, including Bishop Sarah Mullally. We pray that as she takes upon herself the weight of this historic office, she will repent, and earnestly work with the Gafcon leadership to mend the torn fabric of our Anglican Communion.

“May all our hearts be softened to hear the voice of God in Scripture, and may we all be inclined to obey, as we move out in gospel mission to a lost and hurting world, for the glory of God”.

Yours in Christ, The Most Reverend Dr Laurent Mbanda Chairman, GAFCON Primates Council Friday 3rd October, 2025

November Convention: PDP Says “Preparatory Train Already In Ibadan,”

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Ayodele Oni
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Peoples Democratic Party - PDP

By Ayodele Oni

The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has affirmed that there is no threat to its November National Convention, scheduled to take place in Ibadan, Oyo state.

The party dismissed insinuations of internal crisis within its fold, affirming that its elective National Convention scheduled for November 15 is on track.

The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, stated this at a news conference in Abuja, saying that all preparations for the convention were on track.

His words: “Let me be clear, the PDP convention will hold as planned. Every chapter is involved, our leaders across the country are working together and preparations are on track. There is no threat to the process.

According to him, “Our members should be rest assured that everything that needs to be done, they’re being done and in very seamless way.

“We are moving all over the country towards the Ibadan. Indeed, the preparatory train is already in Ibadan,” he said.

Ologunagba also dismissed the speculations of internal disagreements within the party National Working Committee (NWC) members, following separate conflicting letters written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the party’s state congress in Cross River and Akwa Ibom.

He explained that what some perceived as conflict was merely democracy in action, noting that PDP is a party that debates and resolves issues through its constitution.

He maintained that the leadership requires responsibility, and the constitution is clear on the roles of the party officers, adding that when anybody has the opportunity and the privilege of being a leader in the party, the minimum expected was responsibility.

He emphasized that Section 35 of the party’s constitution provides for the office of the national chairman, including the power to assign responsibilities, call for and preside over National Executive Committee, the national caucus and the NWC meetings.

“The national chairman provides overall leadership and can summon meetings, while the national secretary carries out administrative duties such as issuing notices and keeping records.

“The secretary cannot unilaterally call meetings or release statements without approval. Some of the confusion seen in public stems from either ignorance or deliberate mischief.”

On the party state congress in Cross River, Ologunagba insisted that the NWC had already suspended the congress, while it also directed the South-South Caretaker Committee to take responsibility of the party affairs on the state.

On the issue concerning the Akwa Ibom chapter of PDP, Ologunagba maintained that the party has taken clear decisions which “stand,” and warned against any individual attempting to act outside the party’s authority.

“Our constitution does not allow anyone to belong to two parties at once and we will not tolerate actions that undermine unity.

“The meeting that produced the party’s position was properly convened, with records and videos to prove it. Anyone claiming otherwise is misleading the public,” he said.

Reacting to President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day broadcast, the PDP spokesperson described it as uninspiring and disappointing with claims not reflecting the reality Nigerians face including cost of living and security challenge.

The PDP publicity secretary also demanded transparency on the use of funds claimed to be saved from the subsidy removal.

Ologunagba  described the announced N25, 000 cash transfers as an ineffective solution, arguing that “handouts do not build an economy.”

He advocated for true reforms through policies like tax breaks for home renovation, which he said would stimulate production and create jobs, rather than token payments that deepen poverty and dependence.

He said that the PDP remains the only truly democratic party committed to providing the leadership that Nigeria needed.

Breaking: Anglican Communion Worldwide, Appoints A Female The Archbishop of Canterbury

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Akinwale Kasali
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Bishop Sarah Mullally

By Adesina Soyooye

In a historic move in the history of the Anglican Communion Worldwide, a woman has been appointed to lead the Church.

The Church of England (Anglican Church) in a move that has left millions of jaws ajar,  many more numb, and others excited, on Friday, September 3, named Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

This means that Mullally will lead the over 85 million Anglicans Worldwide. This marks the first time in more than 1,400 years that a woman will hold the revered and influential and highly spiritual position in the Anglican Church.

The appointment makes Mullally the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. The 63-year old will hold  the office and take on the role of spiritual leader for the over 85 million Anglicans Worldwide.

Mullally, who succeeds Archbishop Justin Welby, who stepped aside voluntarily in November 2024 over a report which criticised his handling of historic se*ual abuse allegations connected to Christian summer camps, years before his appointment, has been the Bishop of London since 2018.

The new Archbishop of Canterbury, before getting entrenched in Church leadership, worked as a Cancer Nurse. She later occupied the high profile position of  England’s Chief Nursing Officer.

Known as an advocate for women’s rights within the Church, she has long been  a leading voice for reform.

Her appointment did not quite take many in the Church hierarchy by surprise. In deed, she and two other women were on the shortlist of potential candidates.

This appointment marks a landmark moment in Anglican history and likely to test unity across the worldwide Communion, especially, in Africa, Asia and Latin America which maintain more conservative positions than the Church of England.

House Of Reps Minority Leader, Chinda Rushes To Court To Stop His Removal

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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The discontent among opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives has taken a new turn as Minority Leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, has rushed to court in a bid to stop moves to remove him from office. His leadership has been fingered as one of the reasons the legislature is being tagged as a ‘rubber stamp’ to the executive.

This brewing crisis was fueled by perceived compromises by the minority leadership in the 10th Assembly. And there has been rumours of moves among opposition lawmakers to demand for the removal of the embattled leaders when the House resumes from its vacation next Tuesday, October 7.

The minority leadership under Chinda has been accused of being overly cozy with the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, thus rendering them ineffective in holding the ruling party accountable for pressing issues like crippling hardship, rampant insecurity, and widespread corruption.

The lawmakers’ reluctance to speak out has sparked public outcry, eroding trust in the opposition’s ability to provide robust oversight.

Specifically, Chinda has been accused of failing to convene a single Minority Caucus meeting since the inauguration of the 10th House of Representatives over two years ago. Additionally, he has been criticized for granting media interviews that contradict the collectively agreed position of the PDP, and for allowing the Minority Caucus to be perceived as a lame duck Assembly.

Instead of addressing these allegations with his colleagues, Hon. Chinda has rather opted to take the matter to court, naming the National Assembly, House of Representatives, the Clerk, the Speaker and all minority parties, as defendants, in a move many see as an attempt to stall his potential removal, bordering on self-preservation, rather than the collective good of the legislature and essence of opposition voice in a democracy.

He alleged in the court documents that the move against him stems from his close association with Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, who is notably the only PDP member in President Bola Tinubu’s APC-led cabinet.

Some of the opposition lawmakers say that the development appears to be a classic case of the guilty fearing accountability. By rushing to court, Hon. Chinda may be attempting to buy time and stall the removal process, allowing the Minority Leadership to mobilize resources to compromise the process.

Already, it’s alleged that some members, especially from PDP and Labour Party are being wooed with between $2000 and $5000 not to endorse the removal of the Minority Leader.

In a court document dated September 15, 2025, Hon. Chinda is seeking an injunction to restrain the defendants (the National Assembly, House of Representatives, Speaker of the House, all minority parties and Clerk of the House) and their agents from removing him as Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.

Despite this, opposition lawmakers have expressed concerns that the current minority leadership’s apparent compromise and collusion with the ruling party undermine their ability to provide effective oversight and hold the government accountable. This has raised doubts about their commitment to genuine opposition objectives and the interests of the people.

Senator Elisha Abbo Debunks Rap*e Allegation, Says He Is Not In Police Custody

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Akinwale Kasali
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Senator Elisha Abbo
Senator Elisha Abbo

By Akinwale Kasali

Former Senator Elisha Abbo, who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District in the 9th and beginning of the 10th Senate, has debunked reports  that he is detained at the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja following allegation of ra*ing a minor leveled against him.

The Adamawa State born former Lawmaker also denied reports linking him to ra*ing a 13-year-old Secondary School pupil in June this 2025.

The media was awash Thursday with reports linking the embattled former Senator to the alleged crime, and so, in Police custody over it.

In a swift reaction on Friday in Abuja, Senator Abbo refuted the allegation in its entirety, describing it as baseless, unfounded and mischievous.

Abbo said he was in his Abuja residence (Katampe extension) throughout Thursday and not within a police station, let alone police custody.

He said, “The said report is handiwork of my political detractors. It is an orchestrated smear campaign to disturb my peace by political enemies.”

He however admitted that he recently reported desperate move of a female money monger in his direction to the Police who requested for N5million from him.

“I personally reported the desperate female money monger to the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), where both of us were later invited for questioning, only for me to be reading or hearing completely different story several weeks after now.”

He, however, did not disclose why the woman was blackmailing him or the outcome of the Police invitation.

The former Senator had been involved in a string of scandals and controversies a couple of times in his political career.

In 2019, Abbo made national headlines after a viral video showed him assaulting a woman at an adult shop in Abuja, just as he was also previously accused of attempting to blackmail a married woman with an alleged adult tape.

Veteran Actor, Duro Michael Passes

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Akinwale Kasali
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Duro Michael

By Akinwale Kasali

Duro Michael, Veteran Nollywood Actor,  has died after a prolonged illness that left him bedridden.

His death was announced by his colleague and filmmaker, Stanleyontop on Thursday.

He wrote on his Instagram Page: “Nollywood actor Duro Michael has kicked the bucket.

“He died a few days ago after battling a terminal illness… May his soul rest in peace. Omo, it’s well ooo.

“We don’t help ourselves in this Nollywood, and it’s too bad… No synergy”, he wrote.

The late actor had been away from active acting for several years due to his deteriorating health.

The illness led to the amputation of one of his legs, after which he publicly appealed for assistance with medical care and a prosthetic limb.

It would be remembered that in 2024 despite his challenges, the late actor appealed to producers to continue casting him.

In 2022, the late Duro received a financial support from Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, who donated ₦5 million towards his treatment, though his condition worsened.

The late Veteran actor appeared in several Nollywood movies, including Midnight Love (2003) and The Guilty (2006).

He will be missed by colleagues and friends, most especially in the English genre of Nollywood.

Nigerians Groan As Price Of Cooking Gas Skyrockets

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Akinwale Kasali
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Cooking Gas Cylinder

By Akinwale Kasali

Nigerians are lamenting the scarcity of Liquified Petroleum Gas, LPG, popular as Cooking Gas, and its astronomical increase from N1,050 per kg to N1,800.

It has increased by 34.6 percent on a Week-on-Week basis, to N18,500 this week, from N13,150 for 12.5 kg the previous week.

These developments are driven by factors like increased import dependence, poor distribution infrastructure, and a weakened Naira.

The situation has led to lifestyle changes, with some households reverting to less healthy cooking methods like firewood, despite government efforts to boost domestic supply.

The rising prices is presently causing financial strain for many households and small businesses.

Checks  confirm that the price of 1kg currently retails at N1,750, N1,800 and N2,000 depending on the location.

Major depots in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have closed shops as they complain of non availability of the product.

Most vendors in Ogun State that opened shops in some neighbourhoods jacked up the price by selling at N1,600 per kilogram instead of N1,150 as sold last week.

Adejoke Ibikunle, said there was a long queue for cooking gas in one of the gas stations in Ibafo, Ogun State despite the fact that it was sold for N1,500.

Lamenting the situation, Joke Banjo, a trader at Agege, said she was searching everywhere to refill her 12kg cylinder, but could not find any until she got to Ojodu.

She said she managed to refill her 6kg cylinder before the station stopped selling due to long queue.

She expressed displeasure over the issue, wondering what would have happened to the supply of cooking gas.

The non availability of the product and the increase in the price of the product according to Olatunbosun Oladapo, the National President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers is “as a result of the industrial action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, adding that it affected the supply value chain majorly in the South-West”.

He further noted that Gas is majorly a business of demand and supply, when there is limited supply of the product, the demand would be high, thereby result to hike in price.

Oladapo added that, “As at the time PENGASSAN embarked on the strike, all gas plants were shutdown, most gas plants have limited supply. Dangote, our major supplier in terms of availability and affordability of the product, is yet to release loading invoice to our members who have pending products with the company for more than three weeks forcing marketers to buy from other competitors at a high rate.

“Other competitors, took advantage of the challenges most of our marketers are facing with Dangote and also the industrial action to increase their price.

“No marketer will want want to leave his plant empty, therefore, they buy from these competitors.

“We appeal to Dangote to truck out product to more marketers as this will enhance the supply. We are hopeful the price will drop in the coming weeks,” he added.

According to Energy expert, Tunde Mukthar,

“Nigeria relies heavily on imports for cooking gas, making its price vulnerable to international inflation and exchange rate fluctuations”.

Mukthar added that the inefficient distribution networks and high transportation costs, particularly to rural areas, increase the final price for consumers, leading to the astronomical increase of the product.

He added that the weakening value of the Nigerian Naira against other currencies increases the cost of imported gas and related expenses like freight and insurance.

Meanwhile, energy industry analyst, Yemisi Olagunju, has  also raised the alarm that Nigeria may be on the verge of a domestic LPG supply crunch.

Speaking  during the 2025 National LPG Conference  and Exhibition in Lagos, Olagunju insisted that the Minister’s directive must be enforced to stop the outflow of LPG from Nigeria.

“The domestic market does not have sufficient volumes of gas, so there is no justification for exporting the product out of the country by the IOCs”, Olagunju stated.

He said IOCs have consistently argued that they lack the facilities to separate propane from butane, a requirement for making the product more suitable for domestic use.

She stated that these companies had previously requested a timeframe to put such facilities in place, yet there has been no enforcement or monitoring by government agencies to ensure compliance.

“Companies prefer to export these products abroad to make more money,” he said, stressing that the practice undermines Nigeria’s domestic LPG market, which still struggles with insufficient supply.

She urged the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Minister of State for Gas to compel the IOCs to establish the required infrastructure for propane-butane separation.

It would be recalled that the FG place a ban on gas exports, that waa announced in 2024 to boost domestic availability, but many Nigerians report that the intended price relief has not been realized.

Ekiti 2026: Governor Oyebanji’s Aides Resign Ahead Of APC Primary

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Akinwale Kasali
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Governor Oyebanji and His Aides Regisnation Letters

By Akinwale Kasali

Very close to the  Governorship Primary of the Ekiti State All Progressives Congress, APC,  two trusted Aides of the Governor, Biodun Oyebanji have, inexplicably, resigned.

The latest resignees are Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Employment, Sunday Oguntuase and  member, Ekiti State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency, Shina Olawale Ogunleye.

The development is coming less than a month to the APC Governorship Primary Election slated for October 27, 2025.

The two letters by Oguntuase and Ogunleye dated September 25, 2025 and October 1, 2025, respectively,  addressed to the Governor, cited personal reasons and family commitments as reasons behind their actions.

Recall that more than 10 aides of Governor Oyebanji , including a member, Ekiti State Waste Management Board, Hon. Wale Ade -Oba, Senior Special Assistants on Solid Minerals, and Traffic management, Dada Abiodun John and Isreal Adesokan (Jaru), respectively, among others have tendered their resignation letters in the last two months.

One of Oyebanji’s former aides, Ade -Oba, immediately after his resignation publicly pledged to work with another APC Governorship Aspirant, Engr. Kayode Ojo to realise his Governorship ambition.

Hon. Alade -Oba, through a statement in Ado Ekiti, expressed readiness to work with Ojo to develop the State after the alleged failure of Governor Oyebanji to perform despite the availability of huge allocations.

His words: “I’m writing to share with you a personal decision that may surprise many. As you know, I’ve been serving as an appointee under the current administration led by Governor Biodun Oyebanji (BAO). However, after much reflection, I’ve decided to join forces with Engr. Kayode Ojo, a leader with a vision for a better Ekiti.”

The politician accused the Governor of underperforming despite what he described as the highest allocations to the State in the history of Ekiti Governors.

He further said, “I believe the administration hasn’t delivered meaningful development to many local government areas, including mine – Irepodun/Ifelodun. The Governor’s office seems to revolve around just a few individuals, leaving many Commissioners without meaningful assignments.

“Our party members are being overlooked and undervalued despite their hard work and dedication to the party’s success. Instead, opposition party members who didn’t contribute to our victory are being appointed to key positions, while our loyal supporters are being ignored.

“The Governor is often out of the State, pursuing unclear agendas, and this absence is felt in the lack of productivity under the present administration. I believe it’s time for a change.

“Engr. Kayode Ojo’s leadership style and vision for Ekiti resonate with me. I believe his administration would prioritize the needs of our people, recognize the efforts of our party members, and drive development across all local government areas.

“In conclusion, I’m making this change because I want to be part of a government that truly serves the people of Ekiti and values the contributions of its loyal supporters. I’m willing to work towards a brighter future for our state, and I invite you to join me on this journey”, he stated.

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Brightens Round Of 16 Chances

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Akinwale Kasali
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Flying Eagles

By Akinwale Kasali

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria  brightened its chances of qualifying for the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile with a 3-2 triumph over Saudi Arabia 3-2 in an eventful Group F encounter in Talca on Friday morning.

The victory puts the Flying Eagles on Three Points, aiming to earn another maximum point in their final Group match against Colombia.

Midfielder Nasiru Salihu scored Nigeria’s first goal of the tournament by converting in the 10th minute, but Saudis

were back on level terms in the 21st minute through Amar Alyuhaybi.

Undaunted, the seven-time African champions went in front again as Amos Ochoche scored with seven minutes left in the first period. The first half ended with Nigeria leading 2-1.

Six minutes into the second half, Saudi Arabia were again back on level terms, thanks to Talal Haji.

Nigeria secured victory with four minutes into added time when captain Daniel Bameyi converted from the penalty spot.

The victory means the two-time World Cup finalists will reach the Round of 16 if they get a result against Colombia on Monday.

Coach Aliyu Zubairu has stated that the Flying Eagles are battle ready to get the maximum point when they square up against their South American counterpart on Monday in their last Group match.

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