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  Bobi wine has blasted Yoweri Museveni, the president of Uganda, What sense does it makes to have purchased luxury cars for ex-speakers of the parliament after the president himself had recently bewailed that his regime is cash-strapped. Bobi wine, wrote on his social media handle, "Where is the common sense Museveni was talking about recently? The regime claims to be cash-strapped. Citizens are dying of hunger in different parts of the country.  The regime can barely offer any meaningful services to the people.  And what do they do? Spend billions to purchase luxury cars for former Speakers of Parliament, some of whom still hold well-paying government jobs where they already have vehicles and convoys following them around!  Each week, we wake up to a new scandal, new heist. The criminals in power continue to ask the citizens: "What can you do?" And yes, the citizens of this country must rise up at the earliest opportunity and put an end to this madness. 

  Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Hameed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, CON, Tegbosun III,   has warned mischief makers to steer away from the activities of the Department of State Services, DSS, through unfounded allegations and narrative capable of affecting the morals of officers and rank and file. Olowu, in a statement released on Sunday, said the news making the rounds that the director general of the DSS, Bichi, has siphoned  money meant for the payment of the N35,000 wage award approved by President Bola Tinubu, is not only unfounded, but ridiculous. "It is a known fact that the DSS's salary and allowances are special and can not be fully categorised as civil servants because the services are essential. "It's also clear that the intention of the purveyors of the fake news is to cause disaffection between the officers and the DG."  Olowu said. Continuing,  Olowu said it is the prerogative of Mr President to chose who he want to work with as far as the DSS DG positio...

  In a grand ceremony held on December 1, 2023, the Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Hameed Adekunle Oyelude Makama CON, added a touch of regality to Owu Kuta by conferring esteemed chieftaincy titles on two merited personalities, The honored recipients were none other than Lagos Business Tycoon, Chief (Mrs) Abisola Bamidele, as Erelu Borokoni, and the distinguished and detribalized Senior Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Hon. Mike Msuaan, who now bears the title Akeweje of Kuta. Dignitaries present included former army chief Lt Gen TY Buratai, who is also the Balogun agba Owu Kuta, Oba Dokun Abolarin the Orangun of Oke-Ila led arays of traditional rulers, among others that grace the colourful event, aligning with Owu Kuta's vision for progress proclaimed in "Kuta tuntun,"  the achievements and  pedigree of the two eminent  chiefs,  Lady Bisbam and Hon. Mike Msuaan MON. Lady Bisbam, who is An astute  business woman of repu...

  The Osun Online Publishers Association, OOPA has commemorated with Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, on his appointment as Minster of Information and National Orientation by President Bola Tinubu.  OOPA in its congratulatory message  described the Minister's appointment  as a round peg in a round hole.   "The Online Publishers joins the need to regulate online media practice, but urged the minister not gag the media. It recommended that a tripartite committee comprising of the government, regulators and practitioners will help in bringing needed sanity into the sector. “The above named association based in Osun state wishes to congratulate you on your appointment as the Minister of Information and National Orientation under the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We wish you and your principal success as you run the affairs of the country. “As a responsible association with members who engage in daily online news publishing in Osun State and beyond, t...

  Call him the performer you won’t be wrong, this is because Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has taken his achievements in one year in office since becoming Osun State Governor to an enviable height.  Much to the chagrin of his detractors, Adeleke’s good governance in just one year in office has been amazing as developments under his government are littered within the State since he assumed office one year ago. For Governor Adeleke, accountability and transparency remain at the heart of his good governance as his government is about the people of the state. As he has always said that he will be different from his predecessor, Governor Adeleke has always given vivid accounts of his stewardship to the people of the State. Upon assumption in office, firstly Governor Adeleke made open the financial books of the State to the people through the Royal fathers in the state, this indeed showed a clear departure from the impenetrability and clandestineness that characterized t...

  . Legal immigration into Britain climbed to a record 745,000 arrivals in 2022, despite the governing Conservative Party’s vow to curb that number.  The figures were a fresh setback for the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, as he struggles to stop asylum seekers arriving in small boats on the British coast while trying to revive the economy and deal with dismal polling numbers. The statistics relate to people given permission to enter the country, mainly to work or study.  A majority now come from countries outside Europe, and the trend is politically awkward for supporters of Brexit. During the 2016 referendum campaign, those advocating departure promised to “take back control” of the country’s borders.

  The immediate past  Deputy Governor of Osun State, Mr Benedict Olugboyega Alabi has condoled with the family of Alhaji Moruf ADEKUNLE a.k.a Eleja on the death of his father which occurred on Friday 17th of November 2023. In the letter personally signed by him and made available to the newsmen, Alabi eulogized the late. Isah Akanji Ajagidiloogun, he noted that the moral qualities of discipline, tenacity, accountability and openness display by the children of the deceased whom he has met are pointers to the fact that Baba was an upright and a community man when he was alive. Alabi supplicates that God grant the deceased Aljanna Fridaus and grant the family he left behind the fortitude to bear the loss". The firdau prayers is scheduled to hold on Friday 24th of November, 2023 at the family compound Oluode Aranyin Itaolokan area here in Osogbo. All the members and supporters of Osun Ajóse Group are hereby enjoyed to sympathize with our Director General at this period.

In a heartwarming turn of events, Samuel Oladimeji, the 12-year-old who had gone missing from the Dele Yes Sir area of Osogbo, has been found safe and sound!  After a widespread search effort by Journalists and unwavering support from the community, Samuel was located and reunited with his family. Samuel Parent extend their deepest gratitude to everyone who aided in the search and provided information.  Your swift response and cooperation were instrumental in ensuring Samuel's safe return.  The family expresses immense appreciation for the overwhelming support received during this trying time. Samuel is now back with his loved ones, thanks to the collaborative efforts of concerned citizens and the authorities. Your collective effort and vigilance have helped bring this heartwarming resolution to a potentially distressing situation. 

A 12-year-old boy SAMUEL Oladimeji has been declared missing. SAMUEL Oladimeji attended Victory Montessori School Dele Yes Sir Area, Osogbo, Osun state capital. According to the family of Oladimeji said, he left home yesterday 16th Nov, 2023. around evening from Egbedi in Egbedore LGA to Omobolanle area in Osogbo through keke Napep. “This is to announce that we are looking for a 12 year old boy named; SAMUEL Oladimeji, he is fair in complexion, the last place he was seen is around Dele Yes sir, where he attended Victory Montessori School Dele yes sir Area, Osogbo. “He entered Maruwa from Egbedi to Ómóbolanle around 7:30pm “If found, kindly contact : 07034579956, or take him to the nearest police station.

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 Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun, has suspended Adepele Ojo from office as chief judge of the state. In a statement on Thursday, Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the governor, read, "T he Executive Governor of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the resolution of the Osun State House of Assembly asking the Osun State Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo to step aside pending investigation of allegations of misconduct, abuse of power, corruption and disregard for rule of law against her by the House of Assembly. In the resolution of the Osun Assembly sitting today 16th November, 2023, the House resolved that the Executive should be informed of the House resolution and that the next in order of seniority to Justice Adepele Ojo be sworn-in immediately to avoid any vacuum in the third arm of government in Osun State. The House had earlier resolved as follows:  "Having received various petitions against the Chief Judge of Osun State bothering on gross misconducts, abuse of off...

  Britain’s Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful, dealing a blow to the Conservative government, which has long described the plan as central to its pledge to stop illegal migration across the English Channel. The ruling is the latest setback for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at a time of intense political turmoil in his party, which has held power for 13 years and is lagging in the polls. Rights groups and opposition politicians widely criticized the policy from the start, with many pointing to Rwanda’s troubled record on human rights. After the ruling, the government said that it was still committed to sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, although how that plan might work — and whether it could happen before the expected general election next year — was unclear. No asylum seekers have yet been sent to Rwanda because of a series of legal challenges. Justice Robert Reed, one of five judges who heard the case, said the plan would bre...

After storming the Al-Shifa Hospital complex in Gaza overnight, Israeli soldiers were conducting searches and interrogations inside, and officers said they had found rifles, ammunition, body armor and other military equipment in a radiology building, NYT learnt. Their assertions could not be independently verified, and Hamas said they were “fabricated.” Palestinian officials, the heads of U.N. agencies and some Mideast regional leaders condemned the raid, warning that it risked the lives of Gaza’s most vulnerable, including the gravely ill and wounded.  Israel maintains that Hamas built a military command center at the hospital, using its patients and staff as human shields. Inside Al-Shifa: A witness who said he was on the fourth floor of a surgical building described an atmosphere of confusion, tension and fear. In what resembled a police raid, Israeli soldiers questioned people and conducted searches, with explosions and gunfire still rattling windows and nerves. Background: The...

 The wife of the governor of Osun state, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke has reaffirmed her commitment and that of her husband, Senstor Ademola Adeleke to always give the needed support and encouragement to women and children in the state.          Erelu Adeleke reaffirmed this when she played host to the wives of the royal fathers in Osun state under the umbrella of Conference of Osun Royal Queens.      While welcoming them to her office in Imole House, Osogbo, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke described the queens as enormously experienced and influencial in such a manner that their contributions to the growth and development of Osun state and the world at large can not be over emphasized.      "My dear good looking and beautifully dressed Oloris, let me state that it gladdens my heart to receive you in my office.      "As the wives of traditional rulers, who, unarguably are the custodians of culture and tradition in our vari...

  Crisis has pummeled the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Abuja, after a director reportedly received bribery in thousand of dollars on behalf of the ministry. It was learnt that the defiant director who received a whopping sum of money in foreign currency is set to be grilled by the antigraft agencies for quizzing. Details later.....

       The Osun Online Publishers Association,(OOPA), has congratulated Ajayi Tolulope Abraham, publisher of DaOptimistic Media, on the occasion of his birthday, October 1st.  Ajayi Tolulope Abraham is indeed an epitome of steadfastness, embodiment of loyalty and, indeed, an exem­plary role model. OOPA in a statement signed by Bright Gbotemi, the Publicity Secretary, described Ajayi Tolulope, as a dy­namic source of innovations, and he has undoubtedly, throughout history, participat­ed, contributed, and even cata­lyzed important changes in the media systems, power-shar­ing dynamics and economic opportunities in the society. The association joined family and loved ones to felicitate this youthful icon on the occasion of his birthday and pray for a long life and prosperity to the celebrant, statement reads.

A prominent ijesha-born right wing,  Yusuf Olatunji, has sent a congratulatory message to his heartthrob, Mrs. Olatunji Ayobami-Adekunle on her auspicious birthday ocassion. Mr, Olatunji in a statement, raed; " It's good to be counting our days, so as to make us more wiser everyday. As a year is added to your age today, I wish you the very best of life in good health and wishing you many more prosperous and fruitful years ahead of you.  It's never a right but a privilege to have you as my wife, having met during our Youth Service in 2017 at Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government area of Lagos state. You have been a great supporter to my course of struggle and your unflinching support shall never be underestimated.  Mummy twins, as fondly called by many is a pillar to the familar of Olatunji and her love for her children has been the best of it. Thank you for standing in my gap, everytime. On this day, I write to celebrate you. May the Lord protect you, strength you and brings more...

  The Osun Online Publishers Association of Nigeria has sent a hearty felicitation to the publisher of idealplusgist media, Yusuf Idowu, on his birthday, September 13th. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by Bright Gbotemi, the Publicity Secretary, OOPAN described the Association's Welfare director, Idowu as a humble and uncompromising media practitioner who gave his best in service to the people. While wishing him a prosperous birthday in good health, the association prayed that God would continue to guide and protect the spokesperson of the Osun Amotekun corps, whose contributions to the development, security of lives and peace of his state, is immeasurable. "Happy Birthday to Yusuf Idowu, another year older and another reason to celebrate! We felicitate with you. A wish for you on your birthday, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday and always in life," statement reads.

 ....Condoles Family Of Slain Rivers Police Officer Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Hameed Adekunle Makama Oyelude Tegbosun III, CON. has advised the police service commission as a matter of urgency to certify that police DPOs are deployed to their locality as part of community policing in order to avert the ugly situation that happened at the weekend in Rivers state where a police DPO was beheaded. Olowu, while commiserating with Nigeria police force and the family of the slain police officer, said the perpetrators of the dastardly act should be apprehended and face the full wrath of the law to serve as deterrent.   In a statement by his media office, in Kuta on Sunday, Olowu Kuta condemned such a heinous crime where a police officer was beheaded.  The monarch, however, emphasized the need for the police service commission and the inspector general of police to ensure that as part of community policing that all DPOs are from the same locality th ey are posted. Olowu said that wi...

  The Committee for Defence of Human Rights, (CDHR) Osun  State chapter, has commiserated with its State chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Olowu over the demise of his mother, Madam Esther Olowu. Mama Esther Olowu died at the age of 72 years on Thursday evening after a brief illness. This was contained in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Azeez Ismail, on Friday in Osogbo, Osun State. The statement reads, "We are truly commiserate with State chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Olowu of the CDHR losing a loved one, especially a mother is challenging and an unforgettable experience. We therefore sympathize with our comrade. "At this time, we should not grief, but celebrate the transition of our beloved mother, and have solace in God and the radical human rights crusader left behind by her. “We pray to Almighty God to grant Mama eternal rest in His bosom. We express our heart-felt commiseration with our chairman, Comrade Olowu Emmanuel. May her soul continue to ...

  Crossdresser Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has lost his father, Kunle Okuneye. A son of the deceased, Debola Okuneye, who confirmed the news to The Bencity Times, Monday, said, "Yes, my father diêd this morning and we are making preparations for his burial." Bencity Times also spoke to a friend and colleague of the deceãsed simply known as a Lastborn. Lastborn, who is the Secretary of the Beach Nigeria Enterprises, a car hire service situated at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, where then lãte Okuneye worked as one of its directors, also confirmed that the deceased will be burïed according to Islamic rites by 4 pm today. 'Yes, yo u saw it. It's true, he will be burïed by 4 pm today," Lastborn confirmed. Okuneye, a native of Ijebu-Igbo in Ogun state, will be laid to rest in his hometown.

  Russian officials have reported intercepting at least 12 drones headed for Moscow over the last three weeks, including two overnight on Tuesday, suggesting that such attacks are now taking the war to Russia’s capital on a near-daily basis. Not every drone appears to have been intercepted: Last week, a government building in central Moscow was twice struck in 48 hours. The claims could not be independently verified. But Ukrainian officials have acknowledged that some attacks were orchestrated by Kyiv, making it increasingly clear that they will not allow the war to be limited to their own soil. While the Russian authorities have largely tried to play down the risks of drone attacks, Dmitri Peskov, the Kremlin’s spokesman, spoke last week of “a clear threat,” adding that “measures are being taken” to build up defenses around the capital. Since the beginning of May, Russia’s Defense Ministry has reported at least 28 drone attacks on Russian soil. The assaults have reached deep into ...

  A new law in Russia criminalizes all surgery and hormone treatments used for gender transitions.  It comes on top of a measure enacted last December prohibiting the representation of L.G.B.T.Q. relationships in any media — streaming services, social platforms, books, music, posters, billboards or film. Together, the legislative changes underscore how President Vladimir Putin is increasingly using the war in Ukraine as justification for greater restrictions on L.G.B.T.Q. life, portraying it as a consequence of deviant Western values. From the war; Danube River ports are now the only shipping outlet for Ukrainian grain. Russia has made it clear that the ports are just as much a target as any vessel in the Black Sea. Russia said a drone had hit a central Moscow building for the second time in 48 hours, blaming Ukraine.

  The Osun Online Publishers Association, OOPA, has congratulated Bright Olorungbotem, Chief Executive Office of Voice Air Media, VAM, on the occasion of his birthday. Bright, who is the Publicity Secretary of the association according to OOPA in a statement, on Thursday signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Jare Tiamiyu and Hammed Tajudeen was described as dedicated media personalty. The statement reads in part " Osun Online Publishers Association, celebrate one of his dedicated officer , Bright Olorungbotemi on his birthday occasion. "It is our prayer that you continue to progress in your endeavors. "Your many years and unconditional service to OOPA is cherished, may God uplift you and bless you endlessly" the statement added. Bright was , however, charged not to relent in his efforts in contributing to the development of Nigeria through media and upholding the ethical practice of journalism.

  In a new interview with the popular music podcast "Drinking Champs", Akon shared stories about his early life in America, getting into and becoming a music star. During the interview, Akon talked about Africa, and during the conversation, he called Nigerians the smartest people on the continent. According to Akon, Nigeria is similar to New York City and Nigerians are the smartest people on the planet. "This may be debatable but Nigerians are the smartest people on the planet...There's nobody smarter than the Nigerian," Akon said.  Being a Nigerian makes  you intelligent and smart. 

  The Committee for the Defense Of Human Rights (CDHR), Osun State Chapter yesterday elected new executive members that will pilot the affairs of the organization for the next two years. The new executives emerged unopposed at the 2023 Osun State CDHR convention held at the Ola Oni House, Osogbo over the weekend. The former Secretary of the human right group, Comrade Olowu Emmanuel emerged as the State Chairman while Comr. Gbedebo became his  Vice. Other members of exco are  Comr. Bamitale Olufadeju, State Secretary, Comr. Bashit Uthman, Assitance Secretary, Comrade Isaac Olapetan Treasurer, Comrade Kolapo Azeez Public Relations Officer, and Comrade Emily Ajibade, Assistances Public Relation Officer. The elected officers were sworn in shortly after the election by the representative of the National Executive, Comrade Kolawole Sola, the current National treasurer. Administering oath of office to the newly elected executives,  Comrade Sola charged them on the need...

  Over 50 leaders from the European Union, Latin America, and the Caribbean will meet on Monday for the first time in eight years in Brussels for a two-day EU-CELAC meeting, In an effort to find new political and economic allies. At the summit, both sides are anticipated to be eager to create economic alliances, but sensitive topics like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Europe’s complicity in the slave trade could complicate the talks. Regardless of the outcome, officials say the meeting itself marks a step towards stronger ties. The EU has stated its desire for a joint declaration denouncing Russia, but recognises that this will be difficult to achieve. While the majority of CELAC countries supported a UN resolution in February urging an early evacuation of Russian troops, Nicaragua voted against it, while Bolivia, Cuba, and El Salvador abstained. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has positioned himself as a prospective peace mediator and neutral. The European Union ha...

  The United Nations top humanitarian official urged on Saturday, said that warring factions in Sudan must respect international law, protect civilians, and stop targeting relief and aid workers, as the conflict reached its three-month mark. “For three months now, the people of Sudan have endured unspeakable suffering amid violence that is tearing their country apart,” Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said in a statement. “As the conflict enters its fourth month, the battle lines are hardening, making it ever more difficult to reach the millions of people who need urgent humanitarian assistance,” he added. More than 3 million people have been displaced due to the conflict both within Sudan and across its borders; the fighting, which broke out in mid-April has reportedly claimed the lives of more than 1,100 people and injured over 12,000, according to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)....

    United Nations said more than 3 million people have now abandoned their homes in Sudan due to the nearly three-month-old conflict between rival armed forces. Figures from the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) indicated that more than 2.4 million people were now displaced within Sudan, while nearly 724,000 have escaped across the country’s borders. The fighting in Sudan broke out on April 15. The army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has been battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces commanded by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, after the two fell out in a power struggle. In a statement by the International Organization for Migration spokeswoman Safa Msehli told AFP, “We've surpassed the 3 million figure of people displaced due to the conflict in Sudan,”  “This is more than a figure, however: these are people who have been uprooted, fleeing for their lives; families that have been separated, and children that won’t be able to go to school. ...

United Nations Security Council has sent a delegation of its Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict (SCWG-CAAC) to interface with strategic government ministries and agencies. The move is will garner the team opportunity to witness, first hand, efforts by the Nigerian government towards combating the problem of children caught up in armed conflict, especially in the northeast. Receiving the delegation in Abuja, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Dr. Nasir Gwarzo, said while armed conflict has affected a good number of children, government has also stepped in to assist them. He said: “This is the time for us to unite. We need your support and shared experiences because more than 90 per cent of these children are parentless. We have done a lot. We have ratified a lot of globally accepted policies. We are implementing them but a lot needs to be done better. There are some of them (children) that are increa...