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GOVERNOR ROTIMI AKEREDOLU'S DEMISE: MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES.... Otunba Danku The public relations officer of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria, AMORAN, Ogun state chapter, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, also known as Danku, has expressed his deepest condolences to the family and Government and good people of Ondo state, on the demise of His Excellency, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who died at the early hours of Wednesday 27th December, 2023.  Otunba Danku, a very close associate and mentee of the Late Governor, described Aketi's death as a great loss, not only to Ondo state but also to the entire nation. This was contained in a condolence memo issued by the Ogun Amoran PRO and part of which reads... "My sincerest condolences to the government and good people of Ondo state on the death of His Excellency, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (Aketi). He was indeed a great leader, mentor and highly intelligent political icon in Nigeria. It is a grea...

OJUDE OBA IPERU 2024 PLANNING COMMITTEE FELICITATES CHRISTIANS AT CHRISTMAS, WISHES IPERU INDIGENES, A PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS  NEW YEAR The Ojude Oba Iperu 2024 Planning Committee has sent a message of felicitations to all christians on the year 2023 Christmas celebration holding on the 25th of December, 2023. The Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Taiwo OYEBANJO, in the season's greeting, rejoiced with the christian faithfuls on the celebration of Christmas which commemorates the birth of the Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He rejoices with them on this important and symbolic celebration, as he charged them to allow the purpose of the season to always reflect in their attitude and character. "As you celebrate Christmas, which commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, i urge you to spread the message of love and compassion, foster togetherness and family bonding, and promote peace and unity", said OYEBANJO. He further enjoined them to celebrate modest...

A non governmental organisation (NGO) named, MEDIC FOR ALL, led by a Iperu/Sagamu born UK based, Miss Mofehintola Efuwape (duaghter of Hon. Funmi Akinyebo Efuwape), the Ogun state commissioner for special duties and in conjuction with the Health department of Sagamu Local Government, has organised a free medical outreach for the good people of Sagamu. The medical outreach which attracts hundreds of beneficiaries, was held today in Sagamu town. According to the lead organiser, Miss Efuwape, who explained the reasons for the event and stated, that it was as part of her kind gestures and social responsibility towards giving back to his maternal home town.  The outreach also focused on blood test, high blood pressure test, drugs and medication process and including quality medical advice from experts. All beneficiaries of this medical outreach, were indeed full of joy and appreciation, as they expressed their myriad of gratitude, prayers and best wishes to theor...

- Tope OYEKAN The Light-Up Iperu Board has formally commence operations, just as the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Alayeluwa, Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO, FIEX, FICMC (Odoru V), flagged-off the community's Solar Electricity Project. The symbolic event which held at the palace of the monarch yesterday had in attendance the Alaregun of Iregun, Oba Abraham Adedoyin OGUNFOWORA; the Lisa of Iperu, High Chief Rotimi ODUTONA; Chairman, Iperu Development Association, Chief Babajide OYETI; and Chairman, of the Light-Up Iperu Board, Prince Wale OYEKOYA; and members of the newly-inaugurated board. The board whose composition was made known via a release from the Chairman, Iperu Development Association, Chief Babajide OYETI, on the 4th December, 2023, was constituted in the association"s effort at seeking a better and conducive living and business environment for the people of Iperu, and also at consolidating on the benevolence of the #15,000,000.00 Solar Lights ...

RIDING ON THE SAFE SIDE"*: *10 Paramount & Essential Safety Tips for Commercial Motorcyclists in Ogun State Take motorcycle safety courses regularly *Wear the appropriate clothing/equipment*. *Assume you are invisible to other road users.* *Make sure you have reflective clothing/reflective lights on your bike.* *Check the weather before heading out and avoid dangerous riding conditions* *Dress in layers to adjust to changing weather throughout the day* *Obey traffic rules. Use your signals for turning or changing lanes and obey the speed limits* *Inspect your motorcycle before each ride* *Stay at a safe distance; "bumper to bumper" is never safe. Give space* *Don’t use drugs or drink alcohol while operating a motorcycle or ride* *Life has no duplicate* *Always Ride Safely and Responsibly* *Wishing all Okada Riders the best of the Festive Season* Courtesy; *Otunba Taofeek Sokoya* Danku Public Relations Officer Ogun Amoran

Stakeholders in the downstream petroleum sub-sector drawn from the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have assured that the prevailing crisis in the energy sector would soon end with the envisaged return of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery, Rivers State in January. The national president and chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of NOGASA, Mr Kenneth Korie and his PETROAN counterpart, Dr. Billy Harry, who spoke after the inauguration of Akwa Ibom State chapters of the two industry regulatory bodies at Ibom Icon Hotel, Uyo, the state capital yesterday, said they were 100 percent sure that the prices of petroleum products would crash when the refineries begin to function again from January. Korie, who blamed the current hike in prices of the products on importation, said rehabilitation and upgrade of the refineries in Port Harcourt, Kaduna and Warri, which he said works have re...

- seeks citizens support By: Tope OYEKAN A sensitization talk on education has been slated to hold at Iperu Remo on wednesday, 13th December, 2023. The event organised by the Iperu Remo Education Trust Scheme Management Board shall hold at the Akesan Iperu Club 1954 Hall, Iperu. The sensitization talk, which has as its theme: "Importance of Education as a means to eradicate poverty",  is organised to reawaken the minds of all stakeholders, and Iperu people in particular on some of the challenges confronting education in our society. Keynote Speaker is Mr. Bayo ALLI, Managing Director, Transoceanic Logistics Limited; while Guest Speaker is the Special Adviser to the  Governor of Ogun State on Primary and Secondary Education, Mrs. Ronke SOYOMBO. Royal Father of the Day is the Alaperu of Iperu, His Royal Highness, Alayeluwa Oba Adeleke Adelekan IDOWU-BASIBO, FIEX, FICMC (Odoru V). Also expected at the event is the Special Guest of Honour, Hon. Olusegun OGUNLEYE, Exec...