OGUN RENOVATES STADIA WITH GRASS TURF

In its efforts to make the sports sector more effective and operate in accordance with international best practices, Ogun State Government has commenced the renovation of its stadia in the State with natural turf. The Director of Administration and Supplies in the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. Wole Odejobi disclosed this during an interview with newsmen in his Office, Abeokuta.

Odejobi said that the main reason for the renovation was to change the astrotov of the main football and training pitches to natural grass due to its high cost of maintenance.‘’The need for replace of synthetic football turf at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta  to grass turf is justified  by its high cost of maintenance coupled with current international  best practices of construction of football pitches’’. Odejobi said.

He added that the natural grass turf could be played at any time of the day as against synthetic turf that had temperature build up which remain largely unusable on hot sunny days and pose the risk of ankle injury. Odejobi said the renovation would be extended to all stadia in the State, saying that Government was working on Stage box at Oladipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode and Sagamu International Stadium to equip them to best standard. He commended the efforts of the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun for redeveloping sports and sporting activities in the State by taking right steps and seeing to the challenges affecting the sector across the State.

Breaking News: Amosun appoints 16 New Permanent Secretaries

 Swearing-in holds by 8;30 am tomorrow 29th October at the Exco Chambers! Those appointed are; Dr Ayinde Adesanya Ekundayo,  Alhaj Adetimilehin Muftau Olumuyiwa, Mr Osota Kunle Lanre, Mr Adekunle Hassan Taiwo, Mr Olugbebi James Adebamgbele, Mr Kushimo Olufemi Emmanuel, Mr Odeyemi Oladipo Oladeinde, Mrs Bosede Modupe Moradeun, Mrs Dina Yetunde Olubunkola, Mr Onasanya Ibikunle Aboaba,Engnr Abiodun Olayiwol, Mr Mobolaji Joseph Fabi, Mrs Dada O A, Otun Selimot Olapeju, Engr Lawal Ganiyu Taiwo, Mr Adelekan

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ANOTHER 1,000 TO BENEFIT FROM HOMEOWNERS’ SCHEME

The Ogun State Government will on Friday present another batch of Certificates of Occupancy (Cs of O) and Building Plan Approval to beneficiaries of the scheme.
          The presentation will be done by the Secretary to the State Government Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa by 10am at the Arcade ground, State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
          A release from the office of the Director – General Bureau of Lands and Survey indicated that beneficiaries should come along with all relevant documents and means of identification for accreditation by 8.00am.
          Beneficiaries are advised to make use of this gesture by the State Government as it avails them the opportunity to ratify all land title documents.

AMOSUN SWEARS-IN ADEYEMI AS NEW HEAD OF SERVICE

The new Ogun State Head of Service have been charged to see his appointment as a call to greater service and work in line with the rebuilding mission of the Government. Governor Ibikunle Amosun gave the charge while swearing in Elder Abraham Olusola Adeyemi as the new Head of Service of the State. Amosun reminded the Head of Service that his appointment was not only for the public servants but entire humanity, urging him to be committed to motivating the workforce in Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government in line with the rebuilding mission of the present administration.

Governor Amosun who emphasized the importance of public and civil service to the success of any Government, admonished him to work harmoniously with the workforce to make life more fulfilling and meaningful, noting that the elevation was a call to statesmanship which would enable him imprint his footprints on the sands of time. He appealed to family members and well-wishers to give him the needed support without any form of distraction, pointing out that tough decisions would be taken in the exalted office in the interest of the State.

‘The success or otherwise of any Government is largely dependent on the public service. And the service in turn is directly determined by the quality of the leadership driving it. Let me charge you to see your appointment as a call to greater service which is not just for Ogun State but entire humanity. Your elevation to the summit of the public service comes with higher responsibility. Hence, you need to do more than your performance as Permanent Secretary. With this office, you should regard yourself as elder statesman and you would take some tough decisions in the interest of the State”, Amosun noted.

In his acceptance remarks, the new Head of Service thanked Governor Amosun for counting him worthy for the appointment, promising to re-dedicate himself to service and move the civil and public service forward in the overall interest of the State.

AMOSUN TO SWEAR IN COMMISSIONERS, SAs, ON THURSDAY

Following their clearance by the House of Assembly recently, the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun will on Thursday, 29th October swear –in new Commissioners and Special Advisers who will constitute the State Executive Council. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa indicated that the event would hold at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta at 11 in the morning.

ROAD USERS LIVES AND PROPERTY IN CONSTANT DANGER BY TRUCK DRIVERS CARELESS ACTIVITIES - OGUN GOVT.

The Ogun State Government has asked operators of trucks and other articulated vehicles in the State to redouble efforts at educating their colleagues on the danger inherent in spilling contents of their goods on the roads while in transit. The activities of some of the drivers, it noted had continued to pose major threat to other road users in the State. Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa stated this today at a meeting with the executive members of the State chapter of the Truck Owners Association in his office. Barr. Adeoluwa who explained that the meeting was at the instance of the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun who regretted that some truck drivers were in the habit of disobeying the rules while conveying their goods, thereby endangering the lives and property of other road users. “Some of your members are in gross violation of the rules that their goods must be well covered while in transit so that the contents would not spill on the road. We have also observed with disappointment that some of your drivers still cannot find a formula to cover their goods while in transit”, the SSG noted.
The State Scribe however commended the Association for its cooperation and urged it to continue to further sensitize its members on the need to be more safety conscious. He also promised that Government would continue to create an enabling environment required for their business to thrive. Responding, the Public Relations Officer of the Association, Mr. Olatunji Ajayi explained that following series of meetings held with Government in the past on the issue, the Association had set up a Task Force which monitored its drivers periodically with a view to checking their excesses. He also appealed to the State Government to open up alternative routes for the truck drivers to reduce the incidence of chips falling off while conveying their goods.

LAUTECH Yahoo Big Boy Arrested With 2.4million Naira Cash And Exotic Cars (Read His Confession)

Babatunde Abiola Fatai, a graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, Oyo State, has told police how he dates white women via the internet and use their bank accounts for fraudulent activities. Fatai, who is about to begin NYSC, was arrested for various Internet crimes, including hacking into bank accounts of many people in and outside Nigeria. He has also once been arrested for robbery and arraigned in court but granted bail. He was recently arrested with the sum of N2.4m in his Ogbomosho hideout. Four cars namely, Honda CRV, a Nissan Altima, a Ford saloon car and a Toyota Camry saloon car were also recovered from him. Fatai said, “It is not easy to do Internet fraud. It takes painstaking effort. At times, I would go to dating sites to woo both men and women. I would make sure they fall in love with me by regularly sending love and romantic messages and even calling them until I deceived them into giving me their account details. At times, I would send fake emails to bank customers making it look like it emanated from their banks. Then I would ask them to change their pa$$word, PIN or other bank account security details. They’d be required to input the old and new, but as soon as I get the old pa$$word, I’d use it to h*ck into their accounts, transfer the money to the person I’m dating abroad, who’d later send it to me.”….. in short, weyrey lo ba de, to gt ds money, to dey ball every night n day, he concluded……

HEAVY ROCK FELL ON BUILDING IN OGUN STATE, CAUSED SERIOUS CASUALTY

The incident of a rock that fell on a building recently in Iberekodo, Abeokuta North Local Government Area of the State has been said to be a natural disaster caused by climatic changes. Addressing journalists in Abeokuta, the Director of Geological Services in the State Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Steve Ipinniwa said the chemical reaction and other weathering effects resulted to a gravitational force that pushed the rock forward before collapsing on the building.

“These rocks are very massive, they are natural endowment. They have been there for thousands of years. However, with climatic changes that cause weathering effects, the rocks are being pushed gradually and it is one of such push that fell on that building”. Ipinniwa said. According to him, town planning laws negate building houses close to such rocks, pointing out that most buildings located in such rocky areas were illegal structures as their owners would not have obtained building approval.

He said as part of measures being put in place to mitigate against such incident in the future, relevant Government agencies have been directed to ensure evacuation of residents living close to the rocks.
Mr. Ipinniwa therefore called on residents to always take necessary steps by seeking and obtaining approval before embarking on any construction in order to ensure healthy living environment.

In the heart of Lagos: PHOTO OF VICTIM AND GRANDMOTHER of a Man hacked to death two months to wedding

The suspect invited the victim to his place to collect the money he owes him but with an ulterior motives of killing him. Lawal Afolabi Kunbi was a business man and also a undergraduate of business administration at Lagos State Polytechnic, Isolo. Striving through hard live to fed for himself and was also preparing for his wedding in December until tragedy struck. The deceased, who owned a provision store at Olorunfunmi Street in Oworo area of Lagos, on Thursday was murdered by Aliu, someone he sold his motorcycle to in order to raise money to pay his school fees about a month ago. According to the suspect confessions, the plan to kill Kunbi was hatched by him and his friends, he invited the victim to his place to collect the money he owes him but with an ulterior motives of killing him. The suspect reportedly, chopped off his fingers, and strangle him, it must have been a struggle because marks of violence were apparent all over the victim’s body.

WHEN DATING BECOMES COMPULSORY, Woman beaten to stupor by Tailor for refusing to date his friend

On October 15, the accused confronted the complainant and beat her to a state of unconsciousness, on the ground that she refused to date his friend known as Shettima. The 23-year-old tailor, Awal Abdullahi, who allegedly beat up Halima Nasiru, to a state of unconsciousness, on Thursday, has appeared before a Mararaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. Abdullahi, a resident of Farin Ruga Village in Mararaba, is standing trial on a two-count charge of the alleged use of criminal force and intimidation.

The prosecutor, Sergeant Samuel Okoro, told the court that, on October 15, the accused confronted the complainant and beat her to a state of unconsciousness, on the ground that she refused to befriend his friend, simply known as Shettima. He said: "The accused allegedly beat her up, resulting in various degrees of injuries all over her body. As a result of the beating, the complainant lost her phone and cash of N5,000,” he said. He added that the accused also threatened the victim that he would kill her if she did not agree to befriend his friend. "She was admitted at a medical centre in Mararaba, but was later discharged."

Source: Tribune

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BREAKING NEWS: AEROPLANE LANDED IN ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE AFTER HOVERING IN THE AIR FOR OVER 9 MONTHS

Over 9 months ago, beautiful Mrs. Oluwaseun Osipitan was put in the family way by her lovely husband, Mr. Oluwafemi Osipitan and just today, the baby (figuratively referred to as an Aeroplane) finally landed at First Alpha Private Hospital in Abeokuta area of Ogun State. Our reporter revealed that both the mother and the bouncing baby boy (with full resemblance of his father) are doing fine.

The father of the new born baby was seen with the baby where he was declaring the "Blessings of the Fathers" on him. God-Mothers and God-Fathers, it's time to start buying those gifts *winks*. Congratulations to the Osipitan's family once again.

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MAN RE-PROPOSES AFTER 15 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

This couple, Mr. and Mrs. Lawal were caught as the man re-proposes to his lovely wife after 15 years of marriage. Of course we don't need a soothsayer to tell us that it has been more of an awesome 15 years. Congrats once again.

Ghana agrees to pay N33.8bn Gas debt owed Nigeria by Feb. 2016

The President of Ghana, John Mahama today reached an agreement with the government of Nigeria represented by NNPC GMD Ibe Kachiukwu, to pay off the N33.8 billion owed Nigeria from the gas supply provided by a Nigerian gas company, N-Gas, the main supplier of gas to Ghana’s Volta River Authority through the West African Gas Pipeline.

The N-Gas buys gas from NNPC and transports it to its customers in Benin, Togo and Ghana. The N-Gas had recently threatened to cut gas supply by 70% to Ghana’s main power generation company due to unpaid debts of $181m (33.8bn).

LIST of Senators Whose Senatorial Elections Have been Nullified

Following appeals by opposition candidates, the senatorial election of these senators have been nullified by the election tribunal in their respective states:

1. Gilbert Nnaji (PDP) – Enugu East Sen. District
2. Enyinnaya Abaribe (PDP) – Abia South Sen. District
3. Bashir Marafa (PDP) – Taraba Central Sen. District
4. Buruji Kashamu (PDP) – Ogun East Sen. Dist.
5. Sani Danladi (PDP) – Taraba North
6. Athan Achonu (PDP) – Imo North

How Many Squares do we Have Here????? Brain Teaser for The Day

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Wow!!! See Who Made the New "Face of the Week"

Are you surprised how he made the Femi Osipitan Blog’s “Face of the Week”? Little Abdul Haqq 'Denuola Ayoola, born on the 2nd of February is a very lively child who smiles a lot, eats a lot, and most importantly stays quiet during prayers... qualities of a child after God's heart… In just 8 months, he is already a go getter. Handsome ‘Denuola hails from Ogun State, Nigeria.

‘Denuola made the Femi Osipitan blog’s “Face of the Week” and to contact him or to put in for the “Face of the Week”, contact the administrator of  www.femiosipitan.blogspot.com through E-mail: princefemi001@yahoo.co.uk or call: +2348134742489.

Domestic Violence: Ambode urges Lagosians to speak out

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday urged residents to speak out against domestic violence and assist government’s efforts to reduce the menace in the society. Ambode, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, made the call at a Symposium on Gender Based Violence organised by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT).

He said that domestic violence remained a devastating public health crisis as statistics revealed that one in four women would be physically or sexually assaulted at some point in her lifetime. According to him, the government will endeavor to provide landmark prevention against domestic violence, protect survivors, bring offenders to justice and change attitudes that support such violence.

“As a government, we are in the process of establishing more shelter and transit homes for victims, procurement of rape kits and training of relevant agencies to equip them with the tools required to combat this evil. “Our law enforcement and justice system must work to hold offenders accountable and protect victims and their children.

“Ending domestic violence requires a collaborative effort of every part of the society. “We, however, call on stakeholders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, market leaders, NGOs, law enforcement agencies and the media to join this fight.“There is still much to be done to reach thousands of survivors and break the culture of silence to prevent countless incidences of abuse and save untold numbers of lives. “We assure the citizens of our administration’s commitment to reducing the prevalence of domestic violence in Lagos State, “he said.

Also speaking, Justice Yetunde Idowu, Head, Lagos State Family Court, urged citizens to utilise the helpline – 112, to receive further information on relevant support services available.Idowu said that the government was working with all relevant agencies and organisations to respond proactively to acts of domestic violence as crimes, and afford the victims access to the relevant support services.

In her remarks, the Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Funlola Odunlami, said that domestic violence was a serious community problem that required serious attention. Odunlami said that it affected individuals of all tribes, cultural groups, religions and socio-economic backgrounds. She urged the public to recognise domestic violence as a public matter and not a private matter, to increase awareness and break the silence.

5 MONTHS OLD BABY REJECTS FEEDING BOTTLE, ACCEPTS HARD DRINK. A Must Watch Video

What is this world turning to? A 5 month old baby who rejected the feeding bottle to crave for hard drink. What do you think went wrong and what is the solution to this?

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GOVERNOR AMOSUN APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF SERVICE

Following the recent retirement of Mrs Modupe Adekunle (former Head of Service), the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun,  has appointed Mr. Abraham Olusola Adeyemi as the new Head of Service of the State. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the state government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa, the appointment takes immediate effect. Mr. Adeyemi, a member of the National Institute (mni) joined the State Civil Service as an Administrative Officer in January, 1982.

He rose through the ranks and was appointed a Permanent Secretary in June, 2005. He was until his latest elevation, the Permanent Secretary at the Civil Service Commission. The new Head of Service holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History from the University of Ibadan in 1980. He attended the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru in 2008 where he served as Rapporteur for Study Group Two of the Senior Executive Course 30. He equally attended a top management course at the Manchester University Business School, United Kingdom in 2013. An Elder of the Apostolic Church , 58-year old Adeyemi hails from Yewa North Local Government Area of the State and is happily married.

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Wow!!! See Who Made the New "Face of the Week"

Are you surprised how he made the Femi Osipitan Blog’s “Face of the Week”? Little Abdul Haqq 'Denuola Ayoola, born on the 2nd of  February is a very lively child who smiles a lot, eats a lot, and most importantly stays quiet during prayers... qualities of a child after God's heart… In just 8 months, he is already a go getter. Handsome ‘Denuola hails from Ogun State, Nigeria.

‘Denuola made the Femi Osipitan blog’s “Face of the Week” and to contact him or to put in for the “Face of the Week”, contact the administrator of  www.femiosipitan.blogspot.com through E-mail: princefemi001@yahoo.co.uk or call: +2348134742489.

GRAPHIC PHOTO: Robber burnt to death in Owerri

A suspected criminal was burnt beyond recognition by a mob at the Federal University of Technology Owerri FUTO in Imo state on October 19th. The robber was caught after him and his gang members attempted to steal a motorcycle from an okada rider at  night. His accomplices escaped but he was caught and burnt. Barbaric behavior! See the graphic pic after the cut…

PHOTO: Dead body of a newborn baby found dumped outside a church

The dead body of a newborn baby was found dumped outside St John’s Apostolic Faith Mission, Mamelodi East, SA, on Tuesday, October 13. The body was discovered by a passerby, who called the cops who are currently investigating the case. Police spokesman Warrant Officer Michael Mbewe says anyone with information about the incident should come forward and speak with officers at Mamelodi East police station.

GOV. OKOROCHA LET OUT HIS 2019 PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION

Rochas Okorocha, the Imo state Governor has finally let out his 2019 Presidential ambition. Okorocha was forced to address the matter after his recent visit to Kano state for the first graduation ceremony of his college, Rochas Foundation College. A statement issued by Okorocha’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo, said that the event had nothing to do with a 2019 Presidential bid.

The statement read, ”It has come to the knowledge of the Imo state government that some people who are obviously cowed by Governor Rochas Okorocha’s progress and achievements both in politics and outside politics, are at the moment making effort to blackmail him using the graduation ceremony of the Rochas Foundation College, Kano, which held last weekend as their tool by giving distorting interpretations of that academic event to mean the governor is campaigning for the 2019 presidency and they have sold that unfounded dummy to some media outfits.

”It is also worth stating that apart from the governor of Kano state, Alhaji Umar Ganduje, and an elder statesman Alhaji Maitama Sule who were physically present at the ceremony, the governors of Sokoto and Niger states, former Governor of Jigawa state, Alhaji Saminu Turaki and the Deputy Governors of Gombe and Kano states were all in attendance.

OGUN DEPUTY GOV. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY WITH BEAUTIFUL LADY

As a way to reward hardwork, the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga today joined other staff to celebrate the birthday girl, Miss Damilola Koleade, her Information officer wishing her a fruitful new year ahead. The birthday girl on her part, full of joy and excitement thanked all well wishers as she cut the several birthday cakes.

COULD THIS BE A MIRACLE OR MEDICAL MISTATE? 70 YEARS OLD MAN RESURRECTS IN MORTUARY AFTER 30 HOURS OF DEATH

The ‘resurrection’ of 70-year-old Amos Otene after he was certified dead by medical practitioners and made to spend over 30 hours in a mortuary in Makurdi, Benue State capital has thrown up a debate. Doctors, according to a report, at a private hospital in the town had, on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, certified  Otene dead at 4.30 a.m. and  wheeled him into the mortuary, awaiting instructions from members of the family for embalming.

The report stated that, but for the visit by the son of the ‘deceased’ to confirm the news, the Otene family would have been preparing to inter the agriculturalist who retired from Benue State civil service three years ago.  The old man had toothache and was rushed to the private clinic, on Tuesday, August 25. A day later, he was certified dead and the doctors whose names were not mentioned in the report could have immediately ordered his embalming, but there was no family member to give the go-ahead. So they wheeled him to the morgue.

30 hours thereafter, Eche Otene, the son of the ‘deceased’, who lives in Lafia, Nasarawa State, came visiting and the hospital was thrown into confusion when the father raised his hand to acknowledge the presence of his son and followed that gesture by sitting up on the mortuary trolley.

The question now is: Was the man sentenced to death by an inexperienced medical team or he actually died but was brought back to life by God?

To the science-inclined minds, Pa Otene could not have died in the first place and the question of resurrection was out of the question. The only explanation, according to a Makurdi-based medical practitioner, Dr. Ameh Edace, is that the  retiree could only have been “in a long coma”.

The Medical Director of Rekiya Memorial Hospital, Kaduna, Dr. Bello Mohammed, said that “in the history of medicine, there has not been any case of anybody coming back to life after being certified dead.” He added: “If a person is pronounced clinically dead, he remains dead and there is no way he can come back to life, certainly not after 24 hours. On this case in question, the only medical explanation is that the patient was in a long coma.”

To this school of thought therefore, if  doctors  had certified Pa Otene dead, then the competence of such  doctors  should be called to question.  In other words, something must be amiss with the death certification.

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WE’LL CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE OUR DISTINGUISHED SONS, DAUGHTERS - AMOSUN

Ogun State Government says it will continue to celebrate indigenes of the State who have distinguished themselves in their chosen profession. Governor Ibikunle Amosun represented by his Deputy, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga, disclosed this during the Investiture of Emmanuel Okunoren, as the 18th President of the Nigeria Council of Registered Insurance Brokers held at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Governor Amosun explained that his Government has been enjoying quality and meaningful contributions from indigenous technocrats who have distinguished themselves in their field.

The Governor added that most notable leaders in Nigeria hailed from Ogun State, expressing delights in the quality of leaders being produced by the State, saying they have distinguished themselves in their chosen profession and contributed in no small measure to the socio-economic development of the nation. Senator Amosun congratulated Mr. Emmanuel Okunoren for attaining the leadership position as the 18th President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, urging him to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the council for better.

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode represented by the Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Adebiyi Onikoyi in his remarks commented on the low patronage of members of the public in insurance activities, stressing the need for the new leadership of the council to educate people on the importance of life and property insurance. In his contribution,the Chairman of the occasion, Dr. Julius Adeluyi said it was time people embraced insurance as a beacon of hope for their socio-economic survival.