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NDC Lagos Condemns “False, Misleading and Malicious” Publication Targeting State Leadership

  The attention of the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Lagos State Chapter, has been drawn to a misleading and malicious publication currently circulating online under the title: “A Call For An Immediate Vote of No Confidence on the Failed Leadership of NDC Lagos.” Ordinarily, the party would not dignify baseless propaganda and politically motivated attacks with a response. However, in the interest of our members, aspirants, supporters, and the general public, it has become necessary to set the record straight and correct the false narratives deliberately being spread to create confusion and disunity within the party. First, we categorically reject the false allegations of extortion, exploitation, and coercion against the leadership of NDC Lagos State. At no point were aspirants forced or compelled to make any unofficial payments. The only approved payments made by aspirants were the officially recognized screening fees as directed and approved by the National ...
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Osun Online Publishers Association Celebrates Olowu of Kuta on Birthday

  The Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPAN), has felicitated with his Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude (Tegbosun III) on his birthday, July 14th.  OOPAN, in a statement issued in Osogbo by his Publicity Secretary, Bright Gbotemi, described the Olowu of Kuta as an embodiment of royalty, very objective, and astute, full of wisdom and a custodian of the traditional institution in the state.  According to OOPAN, “As you celebrate, we are very sure your heart is filled with joy for what God has helped you to achieve all this years and looking forward, we hope that all your dreams and wishes for the people of Kuta kingdom and Osun State, and Nigeria will come true. “Your Royal Majesty, it is our sincere prayer that your ancestors and God Almighty will continually protect and bless you in good health, sound mind and longevity”. “Our great Oba, congratulations on your historic celebration today”.
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Beyond Hunger: Nearly 30% Global Population Faces Severe Food Insecurity - Ologun Samuel Mayowa

  The food security and nutrition situation remained grim in 2022. Report by the United Nations revealed that approximately 29.6 per cent of the global population, equivalent to 2.4 billion people, did not have constant access to food, as measured by the prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity.   It was learnt that nearly 900 million individuals faced severe food insecurity. Meanwhile, the capacity of people to access healthy diets has deteriorated across the world: more than 3.1 billion people in the world – or 42 percent – were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2021. This represents an overall increase of 134 million people compared to 2019.  Millions of children under five continue to suffer from malnutrition: in 2022, 148 million children under five years of age (22.3 percent) were stunted, 45 million (6.8 percent) were wasted, and 37 million (5.6 percent) were overweight.  Progress has been seen in exclusive breastfeeding with 48 percent of infants und...
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African Union Pushes Nearly $90 Million For It's Somali Force - Awoyemi Adebisi

  The African Union appealed for nearly $90 million Wednesday for its peacekeeping force in Somalia, which is providing support to its military forces battling al-Shabab extremists. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the AU commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, disclosed that nearly 19,600-strong AU force won’t be able to function properly and help the Somalis unless that funding gap is filled. A year agone, the U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a new African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, known as ATMIS, to support the Somalis until their forces take full responsibility for the country’s security at the end of 2024. If the AU force does n’t have the funds to operate effectively in 2years to come before the handover, Adeoye said, “it may mean that al-Shabab will eventually take over the responsibilities of a state in Somalia.” “The implications are huge,” he said. “And we do not want the international community to lose focus or have diverted attention away ...
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UN Condemns Killing Of 22 In Sudan Airstrike - By Ologun Samuel Mayowa

  United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has frowned against the air strike in the Sudanese city of Omdurman. According to reports, the air strike, which occurred on Saturday, killed no fewer than 22 people. Mr Guterres, in a statement by his deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq, offered condolences to the families of the victims and expressed hopes for a speedy recovery of the dozens who were injured. The Sudanese army and rival military group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have been battling since mid-April. Hundreds of people have been killed and nearly three million have been displaced, including to neighbouring countries. Mr Haq said the secretary-general was appalled by reports of large-scale violence and casualties across Darfur. “Guterres is also concerned about reports of renewed fighting in North Kordofan, South Kordofan and Blue Nile States. “There is an utter disregard for humanitarian and human rights law; that is dangerous and disturbing,” he said. According ...
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Investment Inflow Drops By 28 per cent In Q1 2023

   By Awoyemi Adebisi Oluwaseun Report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)  revealed that the Total capital importation into Nigeria in Q1 2023 stood at US$1,132.65 million, lower than US$1,573.14 million recorded in Q1 2022, indicating a decrease of 28.00%  When compared to the preceding quarter, capital importation rose by 6.78% from US$1,060.73 million in Q4 2022. According to the report, the largest capital importation during the period was received from Portfolio Investment, which accounted for 57.32% (US$649.28 million) of total capital imported in Q1 2023. This was followed by Other Investment with 38.31% (US$435.76 million) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) with 4.20% (US$47.60 million). Disaggregated by Sectors, capital importation into the banking sector recorded the highest inflow of US$304.56 million, representing 26.89% of total capital imported in Q1 2023. This was followed by capital imported into the production sector, valued at US$256.12 mil...
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JUST IN: Adeleke nominates 25 persons as Commissioners (full list)

 Governor Ademola Adeleke has nominated 25 persons as Commissioners under his administration. Adeleke’s nominees were contained in a letter written the House of Assembly which was read by the Speaker, Adewale Egbedun on the floor of the House on Friday. The nominees were drawn from the nine federal Constituencies of the State. They are; Oladosu Babatunde Bayo Ogungbangbe Sesan OYEDELE Kolapo Alimi Soji Adeigbe Moshood Olagunju George Alabi Sunday Oroniyi Abiodun Bankole Ojo Others are Bashiru Salami, Moruf Ayofe, Sola Ogungbile, Bunmi Jenyo, Mrs Ayo Awolowo, Wole Jimi Bada, Dipo Oluwole, Rasheed Aderibigbe. Also nominated were Prof. Marof Ademola Adeleke, Mr Adeyemo Festus Ademola, Olabiyi Odunlade, Jola Akintola, Mayowa Adejorin, Mrs Adenike Adeleke, Tola Faseeru and Gani Olaoluwa. Egbedun also directed all nominees to send 35 copies of their curriculum vitae to the House latest Tuesday, while the screening will commence on Wednesday. The speaker also announced the adhoc committee...
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OOPAN Greets Ex-Chairman, Adesoji Omosebi "Baale Oniroyin" At Birthday

   A whiff of fresh air blew on the concourse of Online Media Publishers in the nation’s media hub as Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPAN), rolled out the drums of Joy to celebrate Mr Adesoji Omosebi "Baale Oniroyin", the one-time Chairman of the association and Publisher of SOJ Worldwide on the occasion of his birthday, today July 7th.  The association, in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Comrade Bright Olorungbotemi, commended the upbeat Omosebi, for his positive efforts and fatherly roles for the association and progressive impact in the media space.  "We salute the cooperation and support you have always given to the association in the state. "Baale Oniroyin" (Chief Information Officer in the online media space), a title conferred on your person by Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr. Adekunle Makama Oyelude Tegbosun III, on December 2022, attest to you commitment for the Osun online media space.  "As you celebrate your birthday, We pray the ...
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