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Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has broken his silence after an invitation by the Department of State Services over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. According to him, the invitation was necessary, and he had a productive interaction with the security agents who queried him. The PUNCH reports that the Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, confirmed that the prominent Islamic cleric was invited for questioning while noting that no one was above the law. Reacting, Gumi, in a social media post titled ‘Only one person is above the law: The Innocent!’ on Tuesday,…

Over eight hundred participants have registered for Odidiomo Free Mega Skills Acquisition Training programme initiated by the lawmaker representing Ibadan Northwest/ Southwest Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Dhikirulahi Adedeji Stanley Olajide Odidomo as he is fondly called is the House of Reps Committee Chairman on ICT and Cybersecurity and he has been using his position as a lawmaker to influence positive development and enhance capacity building for youths and adults in his constituency. The registration process which began on March 1st has ended. According to a statement issued by the media office, the upskill training on digital…

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho; and the Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mr Tayo Ayinde, have both threatened to drag the Aare Ona Kakanfo, Iba Gani Adams, to court for allegedly accusing them of plotting an assassination. Igboho and Ayinde, in separate pre-action letters by their lawyers, demanded that Adams should retract the said assassination claim against them or they would drag him to court. But when contacted by The PUNCH, Adams declined comments on the matter, saying: “No comment on that. No comment.” In a March 20, 2024 pre-action letter, Ayinde’s…

Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, the first of the integrated agribusiness industrial hubs that Governor Makinde approved for Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) to build across the state, is almost completed. It is located on 1,100 hectares of land in Oyo West Local government, along Oyo Iseyin Road. HISTORY The hub was originally established in 1946 by the British colonialists because of the vast potential the area has for the agricultural sector, especially livestock and poultry. It was further developed under the old western region dairy farming during the era of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Fasola livestock farm was known all…

No fewer than 15 members of Ondo State House of Assembly have declared support for the incumbent governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to clinch the ticket of the All Progressives Congress and win the November 2024 governorship election. The lawmakers, led by the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, disclosed that Aiyedatiwa has so far impressed them by continuing with the legacies of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu despite being in office for only a short period. The endorsement comes one week after some members of the state Assembly passed a vote of no confidence on the speaker after he openly assured Aiyedatiwa…

The Federal Government says it has invited Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday while addressing journalists at the State House, Abuja. Idris said Gumi is not above the law, noting that the government has deemed it necessary to invite him for questioning. The PUNCH reports that the cleric offered to dialogue with bandits who abducted about 287 schoolchildren (137 as claimed by the Kaduna State Government) from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in…

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, performed the turning of sod for the construction of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ultra- Modern Mall. Speaking at the brief ceremony held in Iyaganku, Ibadan, the Governor, who was represented by his deputy, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, commended the NUJ Chairman of Oyo state chapter, Chief Ademola Babalola, for the laudable initiative, stating that the epochal project is something that should have happened long ago. He described Babalola as a man of progress and determination who can be entrusted with any task, adding that NUJ is very lucky to have him.…

Oyo Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed Acting Rector, Dr Taiwo Lasisi, of The Polytechnic Ibadan. In a statement released today, the Commissioner expressed her joy and optimism for the future of the institution under Dr Lasisi’s leadership. Honourable Wasilat Adegoke who at a time was a student under the mentorship of Dr Lasisi commended the Oyo State Government for appointing a visionary and competent individual like Dr Taiwo Lasisi as the Acting Rector of The Polytechnic Ibadan. She highlighted Dr Lasisi’s vast experience in the field of education…

The whole place erupted in rapturous joy when Governor Seyi Makinde announced that the 700 stalls in the newly constructed market at Agodi Gate Junction would be given free of charge to the displaced street traders, who had illegally occupied the space before the government moved in. The Governor’s speech was temporarily disrupted as the traders, who could not contain their joy, trooped out to express their appreciation to Oyo State governor.Apparently the traders had waited in bated breath to hear what the Governor would say. They had, over the past 10 months, lived in trepidation that the government might…

…As participants get free bread for Iftah The annual Ramadan lecture organized by the chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole local government in the April 27 council poll, Akeem Olatunji, held significant importance as the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdul Ganiy Agbotomokekere, personally offered special prayers at the event. This was as prominent Islamic clerics, politicians, top government funtionaries and other political stakeholders congregated at the Olomi Community Primary School 1, venue of the event in Oluyole local government in Ibadan on Sunday March 24. The well attended event had notable personalities in attendance such…