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Ogun State chapter of Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to try as much as possible to cushion the effect economic downturn instead of adding the the pains, IPAC in a release signed by Deji Babington-Ashaye ,Publicity SecretaryInter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Ogun State stated that:”The hike in prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and tarrifs on electricity by the Federal Government at this material time is ill concieved and insensitive. Not at this period when Nigerians are just struggling to wriggle out of the economic effects suffered as a result of Corona pandemic”.”What the…

…….Calls for Mass RejectionThe Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expresses shock over the declaration of Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State, supporting the recent insensitive increase in electricity tariffs, increase in Value Added Tax (VAT), bank charges and hike in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit(PMS) by President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government. The Ogun State PDP regards such reckless support for the increments as anti-people noting that the policies are deliberately put in place to further impoverish Nigerians, also it can be described as the height of irresponsibility from a government that promised all…

……Unemployment responsible for high rate of insecurity, says IgbalayeThe House Of Assembly candidate who contested under the platform of Labour Party in the last election in Ogun State honorable igbalaye Wasiu Ayodele (IWA), has doles out cash and sewing machines to his people yesterday as a way to contribute to the growth of his constituency. Igbalaye has identified the high rate of unemployment as major factors responsible for insecurity in the country. Unemployment responsible for high rate of insecurity, says Igbalaye lamented that many youths have took into crime due to inability to get good employment opportunities. He said this while speaking…

Engineer Dada Kolawole Oduntan, has lost his father, Chief Olawale Aremu Oduntan.Aremu passed away on July 1st, 2020, at the age of 78.His burial brought together prominent leaders in their various professions to pay their last respect to the labour leader who passed away.Chief Olawale Aremu Oduntan was the Baba Ijo of St. John’s Anglican Church, Igbein, Abeokuta.He was the former Nigeria Labour Congress Ogun State Chapter’s Chairman, Former Special Adviser on Labour and Productivity to the former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel as well as the Chairman, Labour Party Ogun State Chapter.Service of songs for Late Chief…

Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, cautions Nigerians against relaxing in observation of necessary protocols as COVID-19 cases drop.The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has cautioned Nigerians against relaxing in the observation of necessary protocols as COVID-19 cases drop.The monarch spoke with State House correspondents after a courtesy visit to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Ogunwusi said he looked forward to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and return of normal lives and activities.“No, we cannot relax; it is not possible; COVID-19 is real; we have to keep protecting ourselves.“We have to be very…

Yesterday, September 3rd 2020 was historical as Hon. Sunday Adebowale, the chairman of Yoruba Council Of Youths Worldwide, Ogun State Council led his team on a courtesy and familiarization visit to the palace of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Prof.) Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege, Lanlege Ẹkun II (The Olota of Ota). This historical visit was based on his bid to further straighten the relationship between the Yoruba youths and the traditional institution of the gateway state.Hon. Sunday Adebowale (YCYW Chairman) in his speech appreciated the monarch for his role in ensuring that the culture and traditional of the entire ogun state traditional…

The Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Ogun State Chapter, has appealed to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to formally, as a matter of urgency, inaugurate the Southwestern security outfit, Amotekun, in the state without further delay.The admonition considered to be apt and significant was made in a statement released by the State Publicity Secretary of the body, Deji Babington-Ashaye. According to the release, the appeal has become expedient given the worsening security situation and tension in the nation and particularly southwestern region. The statement reads in parts:”Considering the dangerous escapades of criminal elements in the land, the security…

Still on his bid to strengthen and bring a shining light to the socio-cultural, economic and as well as empowerment the entirety of all the Yoruba youths constituencies around the nooks and crannies of our beloved gateway state, Hon. Sunday Adebowale (the Chairman of Yoruba Council of Youths worldwide, Ogun State council) and his team paid a familiarization and courtesy visit to the Honourable commissioner of culture and tourism Hon. (Dr) Emmanuel Taiwoand the Permanent Secretary of the ministry in person of Mrs Melutia Ogunremi and all other Directors of the ministry at the Government office oke-mosan, Abeokuta in order…

The National Alliance for Development (NADEV) frowns at the renewed deceitful efforts by the 9th Assembly Senate leadership under Senator Omoagege, Deputy Senate President led 2020 Constitutional review committee to kick start another round of review of the 1999 Constitution.We view this move as a lazy voyage that lacks fundamental connection with the true wishes and aspirations of over 200 millions Nigerians.All that can guarantee the safety of our democracy is for the National Assembly to consider restructuring of the nation along the lines of true federalism, with provisions for the establishment of the National Restructuring Affairs Commission, National Plebiscite and Referendum…

His Royal Majesty Oba Yisa Adelakun Olaniyan, The Onipokia of Ipokia land at his palace on Sunday 30th August 2020 accepted the role of PATRON for Ogun West Project Forum. The Delegates of the Association paid a courtesy visit to the Monarch to congratulate him on his emergence as the new Onipokia and as well sought his support in the emancipation of Ogun West Developmental Agenda. In his speech, Kabiyesi promised to support courageous move of the selfless, restless but purposeful agent of positive development in Ogun West through Ogun West Project Forum and other associations alike. He then charged the…