HISTORY OF BODIJA, THE FIRST HOUSING ESTATE IN NIGERIA

HISTORY OF BODIJA, THE FIRST HOUSING ESTATE IN NIGERIA

The first Housing estate in Nigeria was the Bodija Housing Estate, Ibadan.

The Ibadan Housing Estate was birthed in 1959 when the regional government decided to increase the number of modern houses available in the city. The Estate was built on a 400-acre of land in the area known as Bodija. At the time, the location of what is now Bodija was the outskirt of the city of Ibadan.

All the houses in the Estate had all the basic amenities: light, water, garden, etc; however, the difference was in the number of rooms and the quality of materials used to build the structures and the architectural designs. The Estate project housed 3 types of structures for different classes of people.

The first types of houses were priced at £1,200 for lower-income folks, and the initial deposit was £50. The second type of houses available in the estate project were houses priced at £1,650, and an initial deposit of £200 was required before the houses could be occupied. The third type of house cost £3,000 and an initial deposit of £650 was required. As you may have guessed, the highest-priced houses were the houses that were more than a story building.

Most of the houses were occupied by white-collar workers and professional people. Few persons in the older and more congested parts of Ibadan jumped on the opportunity of buying even the lowest-priced houses.

The picture in this throwback post was the largest house available in the Estate and it sold for £3,500.

Source: Gossip House

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EkitiGuber: Widows Pray for BAO’s Victory as Election holds on Saturday.

EkitiGuber: Widows Pray for BAO’s Victory as Ekiti Election holds on Saturday. 

 

Oyebanji: I’m under obligation to take care of women, children
Widows in Ekiti State on Thursday prayed for the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji at the poll in Saturday’s election in the state.
In an emotion laden voice, the widows, under the umbrella of Lead Support and Empowerment Initiatives, said the feedback from some of them who had had encounter with Oyebanji spurred them to organise the prayer session.
The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ekiti State chapter, Comrade Joshua Olatunde Kolapo, who was at the prayer session commended the women for their selfless move in the interest of Ekiti people.

“I must confess that today’s effort by our mothers is a new development in the campaign to elect Biodun Oyebanji as governor. As a kind hearted man, I can assure you all that BAO will not disappoint you,”

Responding on an emotional note that also melted hearts, Oyebanji said he was under serious obligation to take care of women generally and widows in particular.
Speaking further, the candidate disclosed the revealation his wife had on the need for his administration to pay special attention to issues concerning women and children.

“What else can I say than to express my sincere gratitude to my mothers and sisters, who have demonstrated love towards me. I see in you my late mother, I feel your pain and I promise to be your prince of hope. I implore all to write today’s date down as a turning point in the affairs of Ekiti women and children,” he stated.

OYEBANJI CAMPAIGN DISMISSES PRIMARY NULLIFICATION RUMOUR ....SAYS APC CANDIDATE SET FOR LANDSLIDE VICTORY

OYEBANJI CAMPAIGN DISMISSES PRIMARY NULLIFICATION RUMOUR 

....SAYS APC CANDIDATE SET FOR LANDSLIDE VICTORY

The Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) Campaign Organisation has dismissed a rumour being peddled by mischief makers claiming that the primary won by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Ekiti State has been nullified by a court.

The Campaign Organisation said the APC flag bearer, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, remains in the race and would win the Saturday's governorship election with a landslide victory.

A statement on Thursday signed by the Director of Media and Publicity of the BAO Campaign Organisation, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, described the rumour as "a figment of infantile imagination" of its peddlers urging all eligible voters to go to the polls to vote for the APC flag bearer. 

The Campaign Organisation which further described the rumour as "a concoction from the desperate camp of jittery opposition in the state" said the purported nullification only exists in the misguides imagination of those peddling it whom it said are already sensing a crushing defeat from the APC candidate on Saturday.

It further stated that Ekiti people will not be fooled by any beer parlour rumour as they are ever determined to cast their votes for the APC candidate who is head and shoulders above other contestants on the basis of his competence, experience, pedigree and connection with the grassroots.

The statement said: "Ekiti people will not be fooled by any beer parlour rumour of nullification of our party's primary which produced the most popular candidate, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. The rumour only exists in the infantile imagination of its peddlers and should not be accorded any attention.

"While it is a fact that some individuals aggrieved with the outcome of the party's primary which produced our candidate have filed cases as it is normal in any democracy, but none of the cases has gone beyond the  preliminary stage.

"In fact, all of the cases concerning the primary have been transferred back to Ekiti for hearing. No High Court is sitting on any matter regarding our primary in Abuja as at today let alone nullifying the primary election as alleged by the comedians.

"None of the cases about the APC governorship primary conducted in Ekiti is ripe for hearing yet as they have been adjourned till September 2022.The case filed in Ekiti by one of the aspirants has not even  been assigned since courts are not sitting at the moment.

"The one filed in Abuja was struck out for lack of jurisdiction. Ekiti people are now wiser to know those that are always afraid of participating in an election but rather looking for illegitimate and fraudulent means.

"It’s clearly obvious that the opposition camp are jittery of the reality of the eventual failure and defeat confronting them after their shameful outing today in ado Ekiti. The almost empty pavilion exposed the emptiness of the assumed over bloated strength of SDP candidate."

Rt Hon Taiwo Olatunbosun 

Director, Media and Publicity 

BAO Campaign Organisation

Corruption In All Sector's; The Root Causes Of Stagnant Democracy And The JeJune State Of The Nation.

CORRUPTION IN ALL SECTORS; THE ROOT CAUSE OF STAGNANT DEMOCRACY AND THE JEJUNE STATE OF THE NATION.

BY: COMRADE ADEGBEYENI OLUWAFEMI (BARRYFEM)

A man once said that corruption has no source and it's as old as man. Corruption is a term that has various and no general definition  corruption. We may simply define it as a form of dishonesty or criminal offence undertaken by a person or body in a position of authority or power to acquire personal gains and benefits.

For this work, we may also define corruption as the use of power by Government officials for illegitimate private gains.

It could be hypocritical and sentimental to limit the scope of this discuss to people in government and political offices. Apparently there is corruption in almost all sector and level in Nigeria.

The cause of the underdeveloped state of many sectors in the Nigeria society boils to corruption.

Just like the late Dora Akuyili(former minister in Nigeria) puts it; everything boils down to corruption and corruption is not just about giving or taking money, corruption is about not doing the right thing.

It's apt to say that many people in all sectors in Nigeria have been involved in one or two acts of corruption. Especially in the political sector, where we have too many corruption cases.

Mr Uzor Kalu was convicted for stealing 7.1billion when he was Abia state Governor. Colonel Sambo Dasuki , a former NSA was charged with missaprorpriation of $2.1b arms purchase funds in 2015.

Diezani Alison Madueke was charged with 13 counts of money laundering by the EFCC. She was alleged to have to have diverted $39.7m and #3.32b.

Maina Pension fraud of #2bn. Bukola Saraki the former Senate President was accused of false asset declaration. Femi Fani Kayode was charged with 17 count charges of money laundering. These and several other cases happened under the former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Even before the Former President Jonathan, since the inception of the republic, corruption cases have always come up in the past administrations. 

In 2015, President Muhamadu Buhari, a man who claimed to be an angel sent to fight and dash out corruption in Nigeria, won his election and till today nothing has changed about corruption. It continues in many sectors. President Muhamadu Buhari won his reelection bid and has almost used up his 8 years in power, yet corruption grows deeper in Nigeria.

One of the recent and greater corruption allegation was that of the country's accountant general, under President Muhamadu Buhari, who has been accused of diverting millions of dollars from government coffers. Ahmed Idris the Accountant general of Nigeria was recently arrested in connection with diversion of money and money laundering of 80 billion. He was also accused of owning many unknown properties apparently procured with the stolen money. It was reported that he diverted another round of billions! 

A whole accountant General who was expected to have integrity and honesty in dealing with National coffers, but reverse was the case. This is to show that the business of corruption by many corrupt minds has been thriving more than ever before in Government.

It would be partial if we only mention and accuse political(federal,state and local government) Thieves who stole national funds for the private gain. It's necessary to mention the corruption going on even in other sectors down to the general people.

From the grassroot to the top, corruption is thriving in this Nation. 

The People have always resorted to collecting bribe during election to sell out their votes in general election and even delegates election.

The recent Presidential Primary Election between the two biggest parties in Nigeria; APC&PDP were filled with vote buying where delegates shamelessly collect millions of Naira from the already shameless and corrupt candidates. And of course, the highest bidder won the election in both parties. 

Those delegates with no shame and good conscience for the future of Nigeria are the commoners! The mothers and fathers of the masses who resorted to selling the future of their children for some cash.

The worst one happen during Election where many Nigerians engaged themselves in Political bribery and corruption. They exchange their vote for peanuts money and suffer for years after electing bad leaders!

It's good to note that the length and breath of corruption defy any possible calculation or grasp. It's a National and international virus that has spread throughout its carriers who are corrupt People.

Corruption ranges from embezzlement, bribery,money laundering, extortion, human trafficking, misuse and abuse of office, tipping, lieing and so many forms it has.

There has been major cases, or traces or speculation of corruption in the Petroleum, Finance, security, oil and gas Agriculture and others.

High level of  Corruption has greatly hampered the growth of Democracy and the development in Nigeria. The Democracy which is supposed to be a government of the people, where the people decide and control by majority has been marred by selfish acts of the few people,many who have found themselves in power through dubious means and election rigging!

The minority in power resort to siphoning Public funds and starving the general masses! 

And the worst thing is that those ones embezzling Public money have turned themselves to gods that can't be questioned and are dictatorial which makes them worst than the military era that Democracy tends to wipe out.

A lot abnormalities; vote buying, violence, security men extorting money on highways, politically sponsored terrorism and sort of vices have make Nigeria remain still largely underdeveloped! 

If Nigeria must survive and develop, it's very important to put up a serious fight against corruption in all levels, sectors and from top to the grassroot in the nation.

There is a need for a good legal framework with stiff laws and harsh penalties against act of Corruption and corrupt People.

Also, there must be immediate Restructuring and Reformation of Public administration, finance and others sectors! 

It's also obvious that some Nigerian Politicians steal Public money with international aid and loot public money abroad. They keep Public money abroad and build luxuries abroad while leaving Nigeria shattered and underdeveloped.

Therefore, there is a need to stop/block international aids to corrupt People.

Transparency and honestly should be promoted and rewarded accordingly. 

In conclusion, the people must be sensitice  about the ills of corruption and the need to shun it. There must be empowerment for the citizens and benefits of Democracy should be enjoyed by them to stop corruption from grassroot to the top.

©COMR. ADEGBEYENI OLUWAFEMI (BARRYFEM)

Happy Democracy Day Nigerians: What You Needs To Know About Nigeria 🇳🇬 Democracy Day.

Happy Democracy Day Nigerians: What You Needs To  Know About Nigeria 🇳🇬  Democracy Day. 

"Democracy which is government of the people and for the people is being celebrated today. I pray that every abnormalities in our lives, towns and the country as a whole will be destroyed and forgotten completely, by God’s grace.

Let’s celebrate, we keep hope alive, Olamide 2023"

Democracy Day is June 12, a national public holiday in Nigeria. Until June 6, 2018, it was held annually on May 29. Democracy Day marks the day the military handed over power to an elected civilian government in 1999, marking the beginning of the longest continuous civilian rule since Nigeria's independence from colonial rule in 1960. It is a tradition that has been held annually, beginning in year 2000. June 12 was formerly known as Abiola Day, celebrated in Lagos, Nigeria and some south western states of Nigeria.

Nigeria's Democracy Day is a public holiday to commemorate the restoration of democracy in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. May 29 was initially the official democracy day in Nigeria, marking when the newly elected Olusegun Obasanjo took office as the President of Nigeria in 1999, ending multiple decades of military rule that began in 1966 and had been interrupted only by a brief period of democracy from 1979 to 1983.

On June 6, 2018, eight days after May 29, 2018 had been celebrated as Democracy Day, the President Buhari-led Federal Government of Nigeria declared June 12 to be the new Democracy Day.[1] Buhari gave his inaugural address for his second term on June 12, 2019. These were done to commemorate the democratic election of MKO Abiola on June 12, 1993, in what has been adjudged to be Nigeria's freest and fairest elections. It was, however, wrongly cancelled by the Ibrahim Babangida Junta. MKO Abiola was later detained after he rightfully declared himself the president.Chief MKO Abiola died mysteriously after drinking tea during the negotiation of his release. He started coughing in the presence of Kofi Annan and later died in the hospital. MKO promised the restoration of good governance in Nigeria.

Nigeria gained independence on 1st October, 1960 from Great Britain then Nigeria fell prey to the first of so many military coups on 15th of Jan 1966, and then, a civil war. Nigeria is therefore an emerging nation state, and we must be sure not to overlook the important difference between emerging democracies (which often are found in newly emerging states) and established democratic regimes existing in states with long traditions of uninterrupted sovereignty. The core of democracy is the principle of popular sovereignty, which holds that government can be legitimated only by the will of those whom it governs and thus it can be understood why a military coup may not be seen as a democratic regime, and during these times Nigeria was not a democratic state.

For most of its independent history, Nigeria was ruled by a series of military juntas, interspersed by brief moments of democratic rule, for example from 1979 to 1983 with Alhaji Shehu Shagari. The last major military ruler was Gen. Sani Abacha, who died suddenly in 1998. His successor, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar promised a transition to democracy, and accordingly a new constitution was adopted on May 5th, 1999. Elections were held and retired Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, who had previously governed Nigeria as a military ruler, was elected the new president.

The end of military rule brought about a new era of regular elections as well as the return of civil liberties, free press and an end to arbitrary arrests and torture, although human rights violations still occur regularly. Nigeria also began a long campaign against the bureaucratic and military corruption that had paralyzed its economy and severely tarnished its international reputation.

The Nigerian Democracy Day theme song was written by Attih Soul on the directives of the Buhari led administration in 2017 as part of the celebration to mark the day.

Akinwumi Olamide James, a writer, public relations specialist, trained journalist and a blogger

Akinwumiolamide09@gmail.com 

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SDP Supporters Molests Motorists, Passengers In Ifaki Ekiti.

SDP Supporters Molests Motorists, Passengers  In Ifaki Ekiti.

Touts and Okada riders supporting the candidate of the Social Democratic Party in Ekiti State today molested motorists plying the Ifaki to Ado road this morning.

The youths numbering about  50 were seen threatening people they suspect not supporting Asiwaju Segun Oni and occupants of vehicles were not spared.

This correspondent alongside other passengers in  the vehicle were threatened and and asked the party they belong to.

It took the intervention of the policemen who were at the scene  to pacify the the young men mostly Okada riders  that the occupants of the vehicle were travellers and not party men and women.

One of the touts attempted to  snatch  a phone and some were banging on  the vehicle bonnets.
It took the efforts of some elderly people and the officers of the law to plead for the passengers .

Shattered glasses  were seen on the ground in evidence of that some people might have been attacked or molested as well.

41 Year Old Okada Man Caught while Stealing Bags of Charcoal

41 Year Old Okada Man Caught while Stealing Bags of Charcoal
By: Idowu Adebomi

Mr. Paul with the stolen charcoals 

The residents of Olagunju Ajayi street off new WAEC road Omolayo street Ado Ekiti  this morning caught a  42 year old man while stealing bags of charcoal  in the area.

The man who claimed to be an Okada rider was caught around 3:00Am by residents after a man who had come out to ease himself raised an alarm. The man reportedly held on to him and people coming from church vigil joined him in preventing his escape.

According to an eye witness  who simply gave her name as Iya Gold told this correspondent that  a neighbor raised the alarm and luckily some people coming from vigil joined him to prevent his escape.

On interrogation Mr. Paul who would not disclose where he lived said he resides in Ado Ekiti and is into the commercial motorcycling business popularly known as Okada.

The suspect confessed he had already made away with 3 sacks and was on his third trip before luck ran out on him.

The Landlords and Elders in the street prevailed on the youths from lynching him while his cell phone was used to call his wife who came crying.

The visibly ashamed wife paid for the sacks of the  charcoal and pleaded that he be released to her. The suspect was later allowed to go after much pleadings by his wife.