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In what appears as transition of leadership, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya (a.k.a Danku) has been unanimously voted as the new Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN). This follows the resignation of Otunba Aina Nurudeen Alowonle, who stepped down to pursue his 'lifelong ambition'.  During an emergency meeting held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the state executives of AMORAN addressed the resignation letter submitted by Otunba Alowonle. In his letter, the outgoing chairman expressed his intent to resign due to his decision to contest for the position of Executive Chairman of Sagamu Local Government in the upcoming Ogun State local government elections. Otunba Alowonle extended his gratitude to the executive members for their unwavering support during his tenure. Recognizing the importance of maintaining strong leadership, the state executives swiftly deliberated on the succession. The consensus was clear: Otunba Taofeek Sokoya...

STABLE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY; IPERU LIGHT UP SCHEME APPEALS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT OF ELECTRICITY BILLS, URGE RESIDENTS TO EMBRACE THE USE OF PREPAID METERS The Light Up Iperu Scheme Management Board has appealed to all the residents of the town to promptly pay all their electricity bills due to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Limited. The Chairman of the board, Prince Wale OYEKOYA, made this appeal at Iperu on Tuesday. Prince OYEKOYA's appeal is coming on the heels of the stable electricity supply that the town has been enjoying for almost two weeks, and the request from the electricity distribution company on the need for consumers to regularly pay their electricity bills, so that the company will be able to recoup its investment, while also sustaining the provision of uninterrupted power to the town. He also enjoined all house owners to embrace the installation of prepaid meters in their various homes as this will enhance a proper, accurate, and effective meteri...

I am profoundly grateful and overjoyed by the incredible birthday celebration you all made possible. Your heartfelt wishes and presence really made my 50th birthday birthday truly unforgettable and remarkable.  My sincere gratitude goes to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, represented by the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olusegun Oludaisi Elemide, along with other esteemed members of the state's hallowed chamber; the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi; Federal House of Representatives Member representing Yewa North/Imeko Afon Federal Constituency, Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka; Federal House of Representatives Member representing Remo Federal Constituency; Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Chief Host, Alhaji Shamsideen Adebayo Apelogun (Allrounder); Asiwaju Eskay Onafowokan; Col. Emmanuel Shoda Rt, the CEO of Aquila Group of Companies & Club Quilox, Hon. Shina Abiola Peller; Commissioner f...

The State Chairman Romo Ogun State, Dr. Sotayo Olusola Rasak Aka SHOLEBO, has appealed to Nigerian youths to sheath their plans to stage nationwide  protests. The ROMO leader,  while addressing newsmen at the Union Secretariat in Abeokuta, Ogun state on Friday assured the youths of significant change as soon as possible. Sotayo stated that Tinubu’s administration is working assiduously to change the current economic narrative.  Sotayo said "The Government understands your frustration and disappointment with the current state of affairs in our beloved country. The struggles we face as a nation are undeniable, and it's natural to want to take action. However, I strongly advise against embarking on protests. He said the government is setting different policies to lift the hardships,  adding that the federal government is considering strategies that will enable every intervention to go directly to all Nigerians. The Union leader also said the government is pe...

The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ijebu North Local Branch ably led by Ogbeni Abolaji heartily extend congratulations to Prince (Dr.) Babatunde Osibowale Babatomiwa Rowaiye JP on his esteemed installation as the Maiyegun of Ijebu Igbo Kingdom by the Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, His Royal Majesty Oba Lawrence Jayeoba Adebajo. This prestigious honor is a testament to your unwavering commitment to the growth and development of our community. Your exceptional leadership, philanthropic endeavors and dedication to the well-being of Ijebu Igbo Kingdom have not gone unnoticed. Indeed, your appointment as the Maiyegun of Ijebu Igbo Kingdom is not only well-deserved but also deemed an inspiration to the youth and the entire community. We are confident that you will continue to uphold the values and traditions of our great kingdom while fostering unity, progress and prosperity. We look forward to his continued contributions and the positive impact Prince Rowaiye will undoubtedly have...

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗚𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗕𝗬 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗛𝗔𝗝𝗜 𝗔𝗭𝗘𝗘𝗭 𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗨: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗔 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬. 𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗚𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦, 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗯𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗵𝗮𝗷𝗶 𝗔𝘇𝗲𝗲𝘇 𝗢𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗷𝗶 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘂, 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼.  𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗯𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰?...

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ijebu North Chapter, has officially launched its highly anticipated YOUTH ESSAY COMPETITION. This initiative calls on young, passionate individuals from the region to participate in an essay contest designed to foster critical thinking and engage in discussions about significant community issues. The topic for this year’s competition is "THE ROLE OF YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN REVITALISING NIGERIA'S ECONOMY'.  The youth council, through its directorate of education, aims to stimulate conversation on the vital role that youth entrepreneurship plays in the nation's economic growth, encouraging participants to share their unique perspectives and innovative ideas. The submission guidelines invlude:  1. Essays must not exceed 1000 words. 2. All entries must be typed. 3. Each essay must include the participant's name at the top. 4. Contact details, including email and phone number, should be listed at the top of the...