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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...