Adesoji Gabriel Applauds Asefon's Appointment for Student Empowerment and Education Enhancement.

Adesoji Gabriel Applauds Asefon's Appointment for Student Empowerment and Education Enhancement.

In a momentous development, Comr. Sunday Asefon has assumed the crucial responsibility of leading student engagement initiatives for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His dedication to fostering a positive and enriching environment for students has positioned him as a beacon of change in the educational landscape.

Asefon's appointment is a testament to his unwavering commitment to student welfare and development. As he takes the helm, the anticipation for positive transformations in the educational experience of students and graduates alike is palpable.

Asefon's leadership is expected to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential across various facets of their academic journey. His vision for a more enriched and inclusive student community is poised to reshape the educational narrative.

Adesoji Gabriel (AngelGabby), T.A Media to Ekiti State Governor, expressed heartfelt congratulations, recognizing Asefon's well-deserved appointment. The support from influential figures highlights the widespread optimism surrounding the positive changes Asefon is poised to bring to the student community.

As Comr. Sunday Asefon steps into this important role, the expectations are high, and the hopes for a revitalized educational experience for students are even higher. Congratulations and best wishes echo from all corners as Asefon embarks on this transformative journey.

Old, new naira notes remain legal tender, CBN reaffirms.

Old, new naira notes remain legal tender, CBN reaffirms.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday restated that all naira denominations remain legal tender.

It directed its branches to continue issuing adequate quantities of both old and redesigned naira notes. 

CBN, in a statement by its Director of Corporate Communications, Dr Isa AbdulMumin, said: “Our attention has again been drawn to reports of a scarcity of cash across some major cities in the country despite assurances of sufficient cash stocks in all locations across the country.

“There have also been reports of anxiety among some members of the public over the legality or otherwise of old Naira banknotes.

“For the avoidance of doubt, while reiterating that there are sufficient banknotes across the country for all normal economic activity, we wish to state unambiguously that every banknote issued by the CBN remains legal tender and should not be rejected by anyone, as stipulated in Section 20(5) of the CBN Act, 2007.

“Accordingly, branches of the CBN across the country have been directed to continue to issue different denominations of old and redesigned banknotes in adequate quantities to deposit money banks (DMBs) for onward circulation to bank customers.

“We wish to restate that all denominations of banknotes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) remain legal tender.

“In line with Section 20(5) of the CBN Act, 2007, no one should refuse to accept the Naira as a means of payment.

“Consequently, members of the public are advised to accept all CBN-issued banknotes currently in circulation and guard against panic withdrawals.

“We reaffirm that there is sufficient stock of currency notes to facilitate normal economic activities.”

To further reduce the reliance on physical cash, the CBN called for the adoption of alternative payment methods.

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso will brief the House of Representatives on key policy issues today.

Spokesman of the House, Akin Rotimi, said in a statement: “The Sectoral Debate Series is intended to provide political appointees and key government officials an opportunity to brief members about the policies and programmes of their respective MDAs.

“These briefs are scheduled to take place during specific plenary sessions and would go a long way in fostering constructive and transparent dialogue between all arms of government in line with the legislative agenda of the Tenth House of Representatives.”

“Citizens and indeed our constituents are welcome to follow these sessions via our live broadcast platforms to gain perspectives on critical policies that shape the various sectors of our national life.”

Appeal Court declares Lalong winner of Plateau South senatorial election.

Appeal Court declares Lalong winner of Plateau South senatorial election.

The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday upheld the judgment of the tribunal which declared the Minister of Labour, Simon Lalong the winner of the Plateau South Senatorial election, the Punch Newspaper is reporting.

Napoleon Bali of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was announced the winner of the 25 February election with 148,844 votes.

However, Mr Lalong, who scored 91,674 to emerge as the runner-up in the election contested the victory of Mr Bali on the ground that the PDP did not have a proper party structure and, therefore, could not file candidates for the elections.

The Election Petition Tribunal had agreed with Mr Lalong that the PDP, having no structure could not have presented candidates for the election and held that the votes scored by Mr Bali during the election were wasted.

However, the three-man panel of the Appeal Court led by Elfrieda Williams-Dawodu, held that the matter was both a pre and post-election matter, adding that the tribunal made the correct call.

She held that the PDP was wrong not to have obeyed subsisting orders asking that a new congress should be conducted in the state.

“Section 287 of the Nigerian Constitution said all are expected to observe orders of the court. The order was in the realm. It is binding all persons. It is immutable and until it is set aside and must be complied with.

“This issue is hereby resolved against the appellant. Invalidly nominated candidates cannot attract lawful votes. This appeal fails. The tribunal judgment is hereby affirmed,” she held.

Construction Of Ekiti Ring Road Phase I To Commence Immediately Following Govt Approval OF Cost Variation.

Construction Of Ekiti Ring Road Phase I To Commence Immediately Following Govt Approval OF Cost Variation.

Ekiti State Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved the variation of rates on the construction of the Ekiti Ring Road Phase I and immediate commencement of work on the road.

The road which starts from Iworoko Ekiti through Are, Afao, Araromi Obo, Ekiti Cargo Airport and terminates at Aso Ayegunle, Ijan road, was first awarded in November, 2020.

The State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Sola Adebayo who made this known during a joint Press briefing on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting, explained that the outbreak of COVID-19 around the period the contract was awarded stalled the execution of the project.

Mr. Adebayo explained further that by the time the effects of the virus subsided, the prices of construction materials had gone up astronomically due to volatility in foreign exchange rates, double-digit inflation and fluctuation in market price indices.

Describing the road as a top priority to the State Government, Adebayo noted that it would serve the cargo airport and the Ekiti Knowledge Zone adding that it would considerably decongest traffic in Ado metropolis as well as produce a lot of other socio-economic benefits for residents and the State in general.

 He said that the road would be completed between 18 and 20 months.

In her remarks, the State Commissioner for Environment, Chief (Mrs) Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe disclosed that the State Executive Council also approve the purchase of three 4X2 Hook Arm Garbage trucks and 20 single CBM Dino Bins to boost efforts at keeping the State clean.

Chief Aluko said that the approval was given to facilitate medium and long-term measures to ensure that the sanitation situation across the State improves and guarantee epidemic free environment.

The State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun described the approvals as a manifestation of the commitment of the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji to the rapid development of the State.

Rt. Hon. Olatunbosun noted that the administration has touched all its six pillars of governance in the last one year, stressing that the rapid development process would not only attract investors but would also make the environment a better place for residents.

Hope For Nigerians: President Tinubu Building A Future With Assurance of Better Living Omoluabi Group Assure Nigerians.

Hope For Nigerians:  President Tinubu Building A Future With Assurance of Better Living Omoluabi Group Assure Nigerians.

No doubt Nigerians are going through tough times at the moment. It is really moments that comes with serious challenges such as inability to meet up with stiffening economic challenges. It is however a temporary challenge that will soon fade away as it has its' expiry dates. The man Bola Ahmed Tinubu with his renewed hope agenda is a prepared man whose knowledge of the  challenges of Nigerians cannot be taken for granted. There is no doubt in the fact that Nigerians by nature are impatient and are most times in a hurry to begin to reap the dividends of democracy but the fact remains that Nigerians are tolerant still in all situations. This probably may be the reason for the peace we collectively enjoy in this country till date. 

As a socio- cultural group who gave her all in providing the needed support at the grassroot across the entire southwest for the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the incumbent President of Nigeria, we have resolved to continually provide advise and provide directions where needed. No doubt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is our son from the southwest and we shall not relent at seeing him successfully stir the ship of Nigeria to the promised land. Omoluabi Group however admonish Nigerians to be patient as the task of nation building can only be gradual, well planned, must be sustainable and must offer generational benefits. The man PBAT understands the challenges of Nigerians and has well planned ideas to actualize the aspirations of Nigerians. 

As a group our support is total and absolute to the renewed hope agenda promised by the incumbent President and Commander- in- Chief of the Federal Republic Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  Let us all persevere, tolerate one another irrespective of political affiliations, ethnic diversity and trust God for a better country under a man in the calibre of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is a Nigerian who believes in the Nigerian project.

God bless Nigeria.

 E- Signed:

 Omoluabi Jayeola, AO

 National Convener

 Alex Akinfolarin

 National Secretary

 8/11/2923

Comr. Olamide Akinwumi J 

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I graduated from Ekiti Varsity, Dumped My 'Law Degree' For My Passion 'Bodyguarding' -Kelvin Power, Kizz Daniel’s Bodyguard.

I graduated from Ekiti Varsity, Dumped My 'Law Degree' For My Passion 'Bodyguarding' -Kelvin Power, Kizz Daniel’s Bodyguard 

Kelvin Power: My real name is Atobiloye Kelvin Kayode; I am from Ondo town and Ekiti State. I am sharing both places because my father is from Ekiti, and I was born in Ondo town; I had my education, formative years and most of my life in Ondo town. And I can speak Ondo dialects fluently that one might think it is the home of my parents.

PT: Speaking of formative years, while growing up, what were your childhood aspirations?

Kelvin Power: Growing up, I have always wanted to be a pride to my family. Whenever they do anything inter-house sports, I would always want to make sure that I would play a role that would identify me differently and bring pride to my parents. That has always been my goal.

And I wanted to just quickly make sure I fed my mother because my mother suffered a lot to raise us. That motivated me to study law, but when I calculated the time I would spend studying law and becoming wealthy and well-established, I realised that for someone of my background, it would take a very long time, and I wanted my mother to be alive and enjoy the fruits of her labour.

So I abandoned law and went into bodybuilding, and for that, I thank God. And honestly, that was the peak of it; I followed my passion, and it brought me good people and good fortune that changed my life. All the good people I have met were always from the gym.

“I didn’t go to law school, but I studied and graduated with a law degree from the University of Ado Ekiti now Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti.” -Atobiloye Kelvin Kayode (Kelvin Power), Excerpt From Exclusive Interview With Premium Times.

“Growing up, I have always wanted to be a pride to my family. Whenever they do anything inter-house sports, I would always want to make sure that I would play a role that would identify me differently and bring pride to my parents. That has always been my goal. And I wanted to just quickly make sure I fed my mother because my mother suffered a lot to raise us. That motivated me to study law, but when I calculated the time I would spend studying law and becoming wealthy and well-established, I realised that for someone of my background, it would take a very long time, and I wanted my mother to be alive and enjoy the fruits of her labour. So I abandoned law and went into bodybuilding, and for that, I thank God. And honestly, that was the peak of it; I followed my passion, and it brought me good people and good fortune that changed my life. All the good people I have met were always from the gym.

Niger Delta Will Witness Monumental Development Under Tinubu - VP Shettima.

 Niger Delta Will Witness Monumental Development Under Tinubu - VP Shettima.

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment towards the overall development of the Niger Delta as well as other parts of the country. 

Senator Shettima who represented President Tinubu at the grand finale of the All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial rally in Bayelsa State ahead of Saturday's election noted that Bayelsa State, like every other state in Nigeria, remained dear to the visions and developmental focus of the Tinubu administration. 

The Vice President revealed that a wholistic plan for the development of the Niger Delta and all parts of Nigeria in terms of infrastructure, technological advancements, education and harnessing of the bountiful resources has not only been mapped out but is being gradually laid out. 

"My Principal, our President is a man filled with vision, willpower and total commitment to the Nigerian project. He is unwavering and in a rush to ensure the speedy development of the Niger Delta and all other parts of the country. 

"What we owe him is our support and loyalty for him to succeed. This is the more reason why all Bayelsans must come out on Saturday and rally round our party and candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, who is your own and known for his tenacity for excellence. It is high time the people of Bayelsa State joined the government at the  centre. The opportunity is here and the time is now," VP Shettima stated. 

Also speaking at the event, National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, described Sylva as a refined technocrat and politician who is committed to transforming and redefining the political, economic and developmental landscape of Bayelsa State. 

On his part, the Bayelsa APC candidate, Chief Sylva, said given his track record of excellence and commitment to service, his blueprint is meticulously tailored towards total revamping of the fortunes of Bayelsa State. 

Sylva, who pledged transparent utilization of resources of the state, said when elected, each and every part of the state will witness a transformation never imagined before, just as indigene and community participation in governance would be optimally held. 

The Vice President was earlier received on arrival in the state by Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, and some members of the Bayelsa State Executive  Council. 

In company of Chief Sylva, he later proceeded to pay homage to  Chairman of Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers' Council and Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom in Yenagoa local government area, King Bubaraye Dakolo. 

The Vice President was accompanied by the APC National  Chairman; APC National Secretary, Senator Jibola Bashiru; Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni; Governor of Gombe State, Alh Muhammad  Inuwa Yahaya,; APC Deputy National Chairman, Alh. Bukar Dalori; Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, and former Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, among others.