Hon. Bunmi Tunji Ojo (Bto): A Rock Which Cannot Be Pulled Down.

Alas, it was recorded and accounted in the scripture that Israelites had decades suffering from the trauma of the giant and hefty Philistine man called Goliath, the tireless intimidations which obviously wrecked havoc to the teemed populace of Israel until the Lord delivered them through the young man called David. (1 Samuel 1:17).

However, the famous scriptural account could be attributed to the current saga in NDDC which has generated global discourse in recent time, having the saint BTO as the chairman of the committee.

Apart from the salient fact that BTO stands distinguished and truthfully reserved amongst the equal, it should also be a known fact to all and sundry that his appointment as the Chairman of the commission was a divine arrangement which no man born of human could Stand against or else he or she should be ready to face the full wrath of God as happened to the adamant Biblical Goliath of old.

We are confidence to say that no amount of intimidation, threat, deceit, conspiracy, whatsoever from anyone could afford our hard earned integrity. 

Normalize speaking to people in a way that if they die the next day you'd be satisfied with the last thing for you said to them.

We stand for the truth and we shall continue to allow the truth to prevail in the commission as we remain THE ROCK WHICH CANNOT BE PULLED DOWN by anyone.

In united will stand, divided will fall.

PCEYF LAUDS EKITI STATE GOVERNMENT EFFORT, TOWARDS FIGHTING COVID-19.

The Progressive Coalition of Ekiti Youth Forum, has lauded the effort of the state Governor, DR John Kayode Fayemi, for his unrentless service towards the curb of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

In a statement made available by leadership of the  Association; Mr. Adebomi Adeniyi, Mr. Amodu Abiola, Akinwumi Olamide, to journalist in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state capital On Sunday.

According to the release,  His Excellency, Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John  Kayode Fayemi, has perform wonderfully in curbing the spreading of the COVID-19 pandemic virus in the state. 

Below are what the Association lauds the governor for'

His Excellency,  Dr. John  Kayode Fayemi, Executive Governor of Ekiti State has adopted some proactive measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic Which was in line with the advised given by the World Health Organisation that each political entity should not boast that the virus cannot pay a visit but that arrangements must be made to attack a first (index) case.

Firstly, Gov. Fayemi, has been able to set up a 40 – person Ekiti State Task Force on Covid-19 under his direct leadership with representatives from all relevant sectors including Medical experts, State and Local Government officials, Legislature, Religious bodies, Traditional institutions, NURTW, Market associations,CSOs and Development Partners.

Also, Personal Protective Equipment for health workers will be provided for all public health facilities in the state. 

Also, the Governor has provided a Well trained medical personnel and well equipped health workers will be available at all public health facilities in the 16 LGAs of Ekiti. 

The taskforce has charge with the responsibility to Commence an extensive community sensitization by health educators across towns and villages in all the 16 LGAs in Ekiti State. 

Also,  Ekiti State has conducted a vulnerability map of all land borders and major motor parks leading into Ekiti State and measure will be put in place to screen inward bound passengers from heavy inflow areas first at motor parks of departure and at border towns. Ekiti State will work with the NURTW to maintain passenger manifests for fast traceability if the need arises. 

Further more, the state government has Activate on the mass public awareness on all radio and TV stations in Ekiti State to educate, enlighten and correct rumours and misinformation on the threat of the virus. 

In addition, In line with National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC),Ekiti State Government have designated an isolation centre in the state to quarantine and /or treatment if necessary. Ekiti is also affiliated to a network of NCDC testing labs for fast evaluation of samples.

Ekiti State Government has set up a 24/7 Emergency Operation Centre to coordinate its response to the virus . Dedicated hotlines have been made available to the public to call of they suspect infection.

 The National Emergency Number 112 is also active in Ekiti State. Citizens can call in free of charge to report any emergency.

However, The Progressive Coalition of Ekiti Youth Forum,  Urged the state governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi,  to made provisions for foods and drugs  for the people of Ekiti state as well as adequate payment of the salaries of the civil servant in the state as there i'll be total lockdown of the state as from march  30-april 13th 2020

The Association also,  advised  the citizens of the state  not to panic but adhere strictly to safety precautions against the global pandemic.

Signed; The Leadership of Progressive Coalition of Ekiti Youth Forum 

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CRISTIANO RONALDO NETS JUVENTUS WINNER ON RECORD NIGHT FOR GIANLUIGI BUFFON

A superb Cristiano Ronaldo header sent Juventus three points clear at the top of Serie A with a 2-1 victory at Sampdoria on Wednesday as Gianluigi Buffon matched the league appearance record.

Paulo Dybala's exquisite volley put the champions in front before Gianluca Caprari levelled, but a remarkable leap and towering header from Ronaldo on the brink of half-time proved decisive.

Ronaldo was denied his second goal by the offside flag late on, before Samp scorer Caprari was sent off in stoppage time when he was shown a second yellow card.

"The whole team showed the right attitude," Ronaldo told Sky Italia. "It was a good goal and I am glad to help the team with another three points.

"I had problems with my knee for a month, but that has gone now and I feel good physically."

It was a special night for Buffon as the veteran goalkeeper equalled Paolo Maldini's record of 647 Serie A appearances and set a new Juventus Serie A appearance record of 479 games, one more than Alessandro Del Piero.

Juve boss Maurizio Sarri fielded the attacking trident of Ronaldo, Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain for the second game in a row, and his side needed 19 minutes to find the opener as Dybala struck a sublime volley into the bottom corner.

Sampdoria drew level 10 minutes before the break when Caprari swept a finish past Buffon after a defensive mix-up.

But Juve went back in front through an extraordinary Ronaldo header, as the Portuguese was calculated to have jumped 71 centimetres off the ground to meet Sandro's cross at a height of 2.56 metres, before powering home.

"Ronaldo did something that you see in the NBA [National Basketball Association], he was up in the air for an hour and a half," said Sampdoria coach Claudio Ranieri.

"There's nothing you can say about it, you can only congratulate him and move on."

Ronaldo, who has six goals in his last five Juventus appearances, thought he had his second when he rounded goalkeeper Emil Audero to roll the ball into an empty net, but the effort was disallowed for offside.

The game ended on a sour note for Ranieri's side as Caprari caught Merih Demiral in the face with a flailing arm to earn a second yellow card.

Juventus head to Saudi Arabia this week, where they will face Coppa Italia holders Lazio in the Supercoppa Italiana in Riyadh on Sunday ahead of the winter break, which runs until the first weekend of January.

BREAKING NEWS: TRUMP BECOME 3RD DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT TO BE IMPEACHED IN USA

US President Donald Trump was impeached on Wednesday by the Democratic-led House of Representatives for obstruction of Congress and abuse of power related to his dealings with Ukraine 

Wednesday's historic votes on impeachment comes after a two-month inquiry by House Democrats, who accuse the president of pressuring Ukraine to open an investigation into the president's political rival and former vice president, Joe Biden, who is also a frontrunner in the 2020 Democratic presidential race. They also charge that the president obstructed their investigation by refusing to comply with subpoenas and directing members of his administration to do the same.

Trump will became the third president in United States history to be impeached.

Wednesday's votes set the stage for a trial in the Republican-led Senate in January. No president has ever been removed from office via the impeachment process set out in the Constitution, and Republican senators have given little indication of changing that.

Trump is impeached with 222 votes in favour and 170 against the first article of impeachment. Thirty-four representatives did not vote.

THE SWEETEST OF DODO IKIRE: THE PRIDE OF IKIRE-OSUN STATE

Prince Akinere, a renowned elephant hunter from Ile-Ife , founded the Ikire Township. Prince Akinrere was said to have sought the permission of his father Ewuwemi, the Ooni of Ife, to undertake an adventure for establishing his own town that he would reign as Oba.

As it was the custom in those days, Ifa Oracle had to be consulted before important decision could be taken. In view of the pronouncement of the Ifa Oracle, Prince Akinrere was directed to worship Osakire, one of the most important deities in Ile Ife before commencing the adventure. The Prince was a favorite of his father Oòni because of his bravery and devotion to the worship of Osakire, which he later adopted upon founding his own town. While leaving Ile-Ife, Ooni Ewuwemi gave an all white-beaded Crown (Adé Séséefun) to his son with an instruction that he should not wear it until he succeeded in establishing his own town and raised a shrine for Osakire. Onifade of imota land was attend with us upper last week, his is Akinyemi ifaunde ojeniyi. alias Arole Eegun imota

Prince Akinrere later settled at a location now called Oko Adesile, a few kilometers off old Ibadan - Ife road. At that time, the place was called Odi Ayan-Nnagi. Ayan-Nnagi, “Idaro Omo_Oba Nla” was Prince Akinrere’s pet name given to him by the admirers of his military prowess and ruggedness. Olaberinjo took after his father Akinrere as a wonderful archer who had earned the reputation of killing elephant from a very tender age. Olaberinjo distinguished himself within a short time as a great hunter and later got married. His father Akinrere died as his wife gave birth to a baby boy who was later named Kujemilayo meaning literally: DEATH DEPRIVED ME OF JOY. 

Much as he would have rejoiced over the birth of his first son, the death of his father ironically made it almost impossible, lamented Olaberinjo. Kuje, his son, also grew up to inherit the family’s profession of elephant hunting. At a later stage, things were becoming increasing difficult for the inhabitants of Odi-

Ayan Nnagi due to acute shortage of water. Olaberinjo already ageing, instructed his son, Kuje to intensify his search for water (this later led him to the bank of River Osun) and that he should also not forget to carry along with him the deity of his father as well as the white beaded crown brought from Ile-ife to enable him establish firmly as a direct crown Prince from Ile-Ife wherever he might choose to settle. Kuje had many children with whom he moved to the bank of River Osun otherwise known as Ikire-Omi, that is “Ikire by the water side” while Osakire was located at Moosa, both within the vicinity of the present-day Ikire.

 Principal among Kuye’s children are Disamu, Oladekan, Olanbeloye, Onsokan and Akintula - Most of the past Akire’s were descendants of these Kuje’s children. Shortly after settling at Ikire-Omi, Kuje fell sick and died. His children faced yet another problem, this time not that of a drought, which drove them to their present site, but paradoxically, floods, as Osun River was incessantly overflowing its banks, thereby destroying their camps and other valuables.

This terrible situation set them off on a journey in search of a permanent flood and drought free settlement, which led them to the present site of Ikire over four centuries ago. Akire, which is the official title of the ruler of IKIRE, is a contraction of Akinrere; the founder of IKIRE while the town itself derived its name from Osakire, which is the Chief Deity of Ikire.

The old Irewole Local Government with its headquarters in Ikire was created in 1976 following the Local Government Reform of that year. In 1989 and 1996 the present Ayedade Local Government and Isokan Local Government areas respectively were carved out of the old Irewole area. With this development the present Irewole Local Government is made of people of Ikire who share common ancestry. Local Government Area in the South and Ayedire Local Government in the North. Irewole Local Government shares common boundaries with Ayedaade Local Government Area in the East, Ife-North Local Government area in the South East, Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State in the West, Isokan Irewole Local Government is situated in the South Western part of Osun State with altitudes of between 121.92 meters and 298.704 meters above the sea level.

Its landmass is about 978.67m2 with over 300 villages and hamlets. It lies in the rainforest belt of the country. Going by the provisional figure for the headcount of 1991,Irewole Local Government has an estimated population of 77,884. With the active participation of the people in the 2006 Census the population of the area will definitely record an increase.

However, Dodo Ikire is a traditional delicacy from Ikire in South-western Nigeria. It was originally made from leftover plantain but today, people prepare it from fresh ingredients which are: over-ripe plantains, pepper, oil and salt. Dodo Ikire is black and round or conical in shape. Plantain or cooking banana , which has been peeled, sliced and deep fried is called Dodo in some parts of Nigeria.

Oriki Ikire

Ewú ni wínrin,

Ọmọ àdalè gbin'ewùrà,

Ọmọ àdalè gbin isu Ìgángán,

Ọmọ ewú filè hàn mí,

Ọmọ ewú fònà hàn mí,

Ọmọ ewú kí kòjé fabuja ilé Ìkirè han ni,

Ọmọ àkànkù ilé,

Ọmọ àkànkù ọ̀nà èjìgbò,

Ọkan ókù oloku kò sin,

Ọmọ asákú mawo, marooyin,

Ọmọ àkànkù mawo maroyin

Ọmọ gbinrin ni yeye aro,

Ọmọ olóríṣà kò jẹ́kan,

Èyí taa mú ohun méjì sebo lọ́jọ́ gbogbo

ọmọ onígbó rúrú tí àjòjì ò́ gbọdò wò,

àjòjì kàjòjì tó bá wobè yio dẹni ẹbọ,

àjòjì wéré-wéré ọ̀nà Ìkirè,

èyí tí pani sí ju eji lọ....

Èyin ọmọ Ìkirè owó yín dá

Kí Èdùmàrè tún Ìkirè ṣe.

Kí ìpínlè Òsun má dàrú..

In conclusion, The town lies along the road from Ibadan to Ile-Ife. A collecting point for local cash crops (cacao, palm oil and kernels), it also serves as a trade centre for yams, corn (maize), cassava (manioc), palm produce, cotton, and kola nuts. Cotton weaving is a traditional industry of its Yoruba inhabitants. Pop. (2008 est.) 153,585.

Akire, is the official title of the ruler of IKIRE, the town headed by a king called AKIRE of IKIRE Land, Oba Olatunde Falabi ORISATOLA 111

*Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikire*

©OLAMIDE AKINWUMI JAMES, A student Journalist from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. He is the Sports Editor of ECHO MEDIA NEWSPAPER (an campus newspaper, longest and only surviving in AAUA); CEO of Sky Media Consultant, A trainee Reporter at Radio AAUA 90 3FM, A freelance writer, An Activist; He can be reached via Akinwumiolamide09@gmail.com, 09068215955.

AKEREDOLU URGES VARSITY NOT TO DEPEND ON SUBVENTIONS

OLAMIDE AKINWUMI

The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has impel the Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, to look beyond state government subvention in maintaining the institution.

The governor made this known while delivered his address on the 9th Convocation ceremony of the institution. 

He said, "as an institution you must tap from the wealth experience and research conducted and generate fund through internal revenue such as agriculture, establishment of well medical center and  partnership with different organization nationally and globally, he explained."

However, Governor Akeredolu, offered the overall best graduating student of the institution, Ajakaiye Daniel Oluwatobi, graduating from the department of Accounting, with the CGPA of 4.76 an immediate employment. 

Governor Akeredolu, had earlier, congratulate Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, for the completion of his tenure as Vice Chancellor of the University, and wishes him success in all his endeavors.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-ROUND OF 16 CLUBS

CLUB AND THEIR POSSIBLE OPPONENTS IN THE LAST 16

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool (holders)

✅🇪🇸 Real Madrid

✅🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid

✅🇮🇹 Atalanta

✅🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund

✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City

✅🇪🇸 Real Madrid

✅🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid

✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli

✅🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund

✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon

🇪🇸 FC Barcelona

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 

✅🇮🇹 Atalanta

✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli

✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea

🇪🇸 Valencia

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 

✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli

✅🇮🇹 Atalanta

✅🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund

✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon

🇩🇪 Bayern Munich

✅🇪🇸 Real Madrid

✅🇮🇹 Atalanta

✅🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid

✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli

✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea

🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig

✅🇪🇸 Real Madrid

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 

✅🇮🇹 Atalanta

✅🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid

✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea

🇮🇹 Juventus

✅🇪🇸 Real Madrid

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 

✅🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund

✅🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea

🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 

✅🇮🇹 Atalanta

✅🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid

✅🇮🇹 SSC Napoli

✅🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea

✅🇪🇸 FC Barcelona

✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich

✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig

✅🇮🇹 Juventus

✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tottenham Hotspurs 

✅🇪🇸 FC Barcelona

✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain

✅🇮🇹 Juventus

✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig

✅🇪🇸 Valencia

🇪🇸 Real Madrid

✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City

✅🇮🇹 Juventus

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool

✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig

🇪🇸 Atletico Madrid

✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain

✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool

✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig

🇩🇪 Borussia Dortmund

✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City

✅🇮🇹 Juventus

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool

✅🇪🇸 Valencia

🇮🇹 SSC Napoli

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City

✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain

✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich

✅🇪🇸 FC Barcelona

✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig

✅🇪🇸 Valencia

🇮🇹 Atalanta

✅🇫🇷 Paris St. Germain

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool

✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich

✅🇪🇸 FC Barcelona

✅🇩🇪 Rasen Ballsport Leipzig

✅🇪🇸 Valencia

🇫🇷 Olympique Lyon

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool

✅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City

✅🇪🇸 FC Barcelona

✅🇪🇸 Valencia

✅🇩🇪 Bayern Munich

✅🇮🇹 Juventus

*NOTE: The draw will take place next week Monday.*