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Kingmakers Divided Over Nomination Of Olubadan-designate, Oba Olakulehin
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EditorThe process of selecting the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland to fill the vacant stool suffered a setback as the Otun Balogun Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, one of the kingmakers, on Tuesday, distanced himself from other kingmakers who endorsed the Olubadan designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
He said this when speaking with newsmen at his Sanyo residence in Ibadan that the Olubadan designate, Oba Olakulehin is not fit to assume the throne as a result of his age-related ailments as of now.
According to him, the man is just being forced by some people to fill the vacant stool.
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Recall that four members of the Olubadan in Council who are the kingmakers of Ibadan traditional council had visited Oba Olakulehin at his Alalubosa residence penultimate Friday to see him physically and one of them said the ailing next in hierarchy to the Olubadan stool was hale and hearty.
But, contradicting their earlier stance, Otun Balogun Olubadan noted that none of those who went to his house saw him, adding that “Has anybody seen him since last Friday? Those who went there after Friday were unable to see him. They are forcing this man. We should allow him to get well.”
“I won’t support illegality”
Contrary to the views of some of the kingmakers, he said a spade must be called a spade saying the health status of Olubadan designate could hinder him from being nominated for now.
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Otun Balogun Ajibola spoke further, “They said we called a meeting and we have endorsed Olakulehin. I’m not part of that. I have told them my mind that I won’t be part of that illegality. We know Baba Olakulehin is the next Olubadan, but let us allow him to get well.”
“Why are we in a hurry? Someone (Olakulehin) we have not seen. He has not spoken with us. He has not spoken with Ibadan people.”
He continued, “I am his(Olakulehin) second in command, I’m his lieutenant. He has not called me to say, ‘My Otun, I’m back. So, tell your people. And when are you seeing me?’ They are just forcing him because of their own selfish interest.”
However, the barrister did not deny the fact that it was the turn of Oba Olakulehin to mount the Olubadan stool, saying, that kingmakers should leave the Olubadan designate and give him more time to recuperate.
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Drama As Outage Disrupts Power Minister’s Speech At N’Assembly
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EditorDrama played out when power supply was seized as the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, was speaking at the National Assembly.
Adelabu was fielding questions from senators at the investigative hearing on “the need to halt the increase in the price of electricity” organised by the Senate Committee on Power.
Power was, thereafter, restored in less than five minutes.
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Speaking about the power interruption, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Power, Eyinnaya Abaribe, said what the minister said about the stable electricity in the country was implicative.
He said, “You see what just happened. This is what we all experience. We the Senators experience it too and I am sure even the President does experience it at the Villa, just that he cannot speak out like we are.”
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission had on April 3, approved an increase of 340% in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification.
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According to the NERC’s Vice Chairman, Musliu Oseni, Band A, customers will begin to pay N225 kilowatt per hour from the current N66.
According to NERC, B and A customers are those who enjoy 20 hours of electricity supply daily.
Further checks revealed that customers under this classification represent 15 per cent of the 12 million electricity customers in Nigeria.
The NERC Vice Chairman however clarified that the review would not affect customers on the other bands.
The Senate had summoned the Minister to speak on the recent tariff and justify the increase.
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Ex-WMA President, Enabulele Honoured As Labour Hero
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April 30, 2024By
EditorThe immediate past president of the World Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, has been honoured as a labour Hero.
He was honoured during the commissioning of Labour House, Benin , by Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Presenting the award on behalf of Edo State Government and organized labour, the Deputy Governor of the state, Engr. Marvellous Omobayo, applauded the progressive leadership strides of Enabulele, and wished him greater attainments in his endeavours.
Responding, Enabulele thanked the state government and the Organized Labour for the honour done to them.
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He commended Obaseki for his unparalleled commitment to the actualization of the Labour house, and called for its sustained maintenance and utilization for the purposes for which it was built.
The event climaxed with Governor Obaseki’s announcement of N70, 000:00k minimum wage for Edo State public sector workers with effect from the 1st of May, 2024.
The event was attended by members of the State Executive Council, the Speaker and members of the Edo State House of Assembly; NLC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero; Comrade Festus Osifo (TUC President).
The programme also featured the recognition of other Labour heros such as Pa Michael Imoudu, Pa Jonathan Ihonde, Comrade Festus Iyayi, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, amongst others.
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Tinubu, GEJ, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Others To Grace Igbinedion University 25th Anniversary
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April 30, 2024By
EditorPresident Bola Tinubu; former presidents of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd.) are among dignitaries to grace the 25th anniversary of Igbinedion University, IUO, Okada, Edo State.
Vice-Chancellor of the university,
Professor Lawrence Ezemonye, , disclosed this today, Tuesday, 30th April 2024, during a world press conference held at the institution’s campus.
According to Ezemonye, President Tinubu would be the special guest of honour, while former President Jonathan would chairman the event and Abubakar would be a special guest of honour.
Reeling out activities slated for the anniversary, Ezemonye who said different activities have been lined up for the 25th anniversary, noted that the University Founder’s Day would be held on May 10th with Anniversary Colloquium, titled: ‘Re-Imagining Tertiary Education for Africa’s Present and Future Realities’.
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He listed Hon. Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman; H.E. Professor Mohamed Bellhocine, AU Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, H.E. His Excellency, Shri. G. Balasubramanian, High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, amongst others, as guest speakers.
Speaking on the 25 years journey of imparting knowledge on Nigerians and beyond, the Vice-Chancellor said at inception, IUO started with a modest figure of 115 enrolment, but has over 7,000 male and female students on campus today.
He said: “Over the years, IUO has been able to provide value and significance in the higher education landscape.
“We are the first private university in Nigeria to produce Medical Doctors, Pharmacy and Law graduates.
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“The first to produce a First Class law graduate who repeated the same feat at the Nigerian Law School and went on to become a Professor of Law, Deputy Vice Chancellor of a university and the youngest Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
“We are the first private university in Nigeria whose First Class Law graduate also obtained First Class at the Nigerian Law School (2005).
“We pioneered entrepreneurship as an academic programme in Nigeria before it was adopted by NUC as a mandatory component of the curriculum of Nigerian universities.”
Ezemonye, while noting that IUO commenced academic activities with 5 Colleges at inception, boasted that the University has expanded to 7 Colleges and 3 Schools today.
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“The academic departments/programmes have witnessed exponential increase from 7 at inception to 85, made up of 34 undergraduate and 51 postgraduate programmes,” he added.
He continued: “We have produced over 16,000 graduates across disciplines spread across the globe, with records of stellar performances in their respective fields of endeavour.
“All courses/programmes are fully accredited not only by the National Universities Commission (NUC) but also by relevant professional bodies.
“Our admission quota for Medicine, Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science was recently increased by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) by 100 per cent each.”
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