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Hon. Yusuf Olatunji has sent a warmth birthday greetings to Miss. Faith Peter on her 30th birthday.  Hon. Yusuf Olatunji in a message released by himself said, ,"I join the rest of the world to extend my heartfelt wishes to Miss. Faith Peter on her 30th Birthday Anniversary. "Your dedication, integrity, and unwavering commitments to public service has left an indelible mark on many people."  "Miss. Faith, your astute understanding of the needs and aspirations of your people have guided your path, which have consistently aimed to improve the lives of your people." "I am hopeful that your visionary approach to issues and your tireless efforts in championing policies that promote social welfare, healthcare, and economic growth will transform the lives of countless individuals in your surroundings" "Miss. Faith Peter, on this special day, I join colleagues, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating the remarkable journey of your life. Your remarkable ...

  His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan-Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, CFR and his wife, Her Regal Majesty Queen Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi have extended  heartfelt wishes to the former Minister of Works and Housing, Honourable Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), on the auspicious occasion of his 60th birthday today.  The royal couple commended the contribution of Fashola to humanity over the years with evidences showed while he was the Governor in Lagos and on national duty as the Minister for eight years in Muhammadu Buhari's administration. "Your remarkable achievements and contributions have left an indelible mark on the lives of countless Nigerians. On this special milestone, we join in celebrating a visionary leader and a true patriot. We wish you joy, good health, and continued success in all your future endeavours. Happy 60th birthday to a remarkable mentor," said Queen Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi.

The Operatives of Osun Amotekun Corps have arrested a young man, Oyelade Lukman, 27 years for having illegal firearms in his possession in Ajijola Anabi Area, Ede, Osun State. He was appr ehended after a complaint was lodged against him by the residents of the area and the operatives of Amotekun swung into action and arrested him with firearms. The firearms found in his possession are Two long barrels guns, One locally Iron Made Revolver 7 rounds barrels gun cut to size, 1 locally Revolver, 4 rounds barrel gun cut to size, and 1 locally iron-made double barrel gun cut to size. Confirming the arrests, the Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps, Brig. Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi said the suspect was arrested in the middle of the night after a complaint was lodged against him by the residents of the area for having firearms and partaking in illegal activities in the area and the operatives of Amotekun swung into action immediately and arrested him with illegal firearms During the cross-examinat...

  The pound has hit its highest level since April last year as the Bank of England looks poised to raise interest rates higher than the US Federal Reserve and further past the European Central Bank. Sterling has gained more than 2pc since Monday, the biggest weekly increase since early December, and is the best performing currency among major economies this year. It comes as the Federal Reserve paused its series of interest rate rises for the first time in 15 months on Wednesday at a range of 5pc to 5.25pc. The ECB raised its rates to 3.5pc - the highest level since 2001 - on Thursday and President Christine Lagarde said a rise in July was also “very likely”. However, she gave no guidance beyond that, which has helped increase confidence that the pound will become stronger as the Bank of England battles inflation. It is expected to raise rates to 5.75pc by the end of the year. Friday afternoon the pound was given a further boost as European Central Bank Governing Council member Fra...

..... warns  against military cast down A Civil Society Organization, Advocacy for Advancement of Peace &Harmony in Africa Initiative (ADAPHAI ) has warned the ex-Niger Delta Militant, Alhaji Asari Dokubo against statements that are capable of demoralizing the Nigerian Military, as it cautioned  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be careful in the type of visitors he gives audience. Recall that a revered royal father in Osun State, Oba Makama Oyelude, the Olowu of Kuta,  had earlier cautioned Dokubo against denigrating the military after the self-styled freedom fighter accused the Military of oil theft in the Niger Delta region. ADAPHAI, in a press statement signed by its National Coordinator, Sulaimon Suberu, the copy which was made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday opined that the present political atmosphere of Nigeria, in the face of ongoing asymmetrical war against insurgency and banditry, the Nigerian Military needs more encouragement and moral support to succ...

  Olowu of Kuta, HRH Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, has warned former Niger Delta agitator,Mujahid Asari Dokubo not to dispirit the military with uncensored statement. Olowu in a statement issued by his media office said any attempt to Ridicule Nigerian Military because of few bad elements like any other institutions will be counter productive. The monarch said it takes a lot of efforts to build a country military to such standard that we have in Nigeria, adding that such sweeping statement that the military is responsible for the oil theft in Niger Delta is not the best. Olowu, who frowns at such generalisation said in as much as the country appreciates the support of Dokubo in the last few months to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his outburst about the military after the visit is unbecoming. Olowu said; " the outburst of Dokubo that the military was responsible for the oil theft after his visit to Mr President is unbecoming. It's a betrayal of trust. Why should he ...

The emergence of Honourable Fouad Oki as the newly elected chairman of the Lagos State Football Association has come as a hurricane in the state football ecosystem. Last month,Oki defeated Tade Azeez 13-1 to emerge as the newly elected Chairman of Lagos State Football Association held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly known as Onikan Stadium), Lagos. As a technocrat with the wherewithal to pilot the affairs of the footballing state-Centre of Excellence,  Oki’s approach and movement in the development of football, particularly at the grassroots level is yielding a positive result.  The summons of meetings and   Congress coming up with frameworks and channelling energies into the developmental programmes in multidimensional approach top the agenda. As someone with the requisite knowledge in the organised sector the administration and management of football under his watch will receive astronomical growth. He has vowed to rejig and revive the administration of foo...