Former Oyo Assembly aspirant, Rukayat Tolani Lamidi-Balogun bags meritorious Award [SEE PHOTOS]

A former Oyo state House of Assembly aspirant for Akinyele Constituency 1 in the forthcoming 2023 general elections, Hon (Ambassador) Rukayat Tolani Lamidi-Balogun has been honoured with a meritorious award by the "Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria".

South-west NGR gathered that, she was honoured the award at the inauguration ceremony organized by Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria held in Abuja.

She was however, officially inaugurated as Oyo State, DG Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria, alongside 35 others.

Report stated that, the ceremony was held at nugget hotel hall utako in Abuja on Monday 28 November, 2022.

It was posited that, dignitaries such as the PDP chieftains and stakeholders where present at the event. 

According to report, Alh. Kashim Waziri, the representative of PDP Presidential candidate, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, Presented the Award to Amb. Rukayat Tolani Balogun.

Also, certificates of appointment as Oyo state, DG Unifier Ambassador was presented to her in the presence of National Convener' Dr. Ugochukwu Williams and the overall DG of Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria, Hon Bukar Shuwa.

Speaking at the event, Hon. Bukar Shuwa said, the award was, due to her immeasurable contribution to Democracy in Nigeria, Commitments, consistency, and unalloyed support and loyalty to His Excellency Atiku/Okowa 2023 Presidency and Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria. 

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It was gather that, while receiving the award, the Oyo born Politician of high repute, Ambassador Rukayat appreciates organizers of the event.

Adding that, Atiku/Okowa 2023 Presidency is a no going back course that everyone must embrace.

While speaking to journalists, She urged Nigerians to cast their votes for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar and other PDP candidates for 2023 general elections and promised to give her full support to ATIKU ABUBAKAR for the 2023 Presidency. She however call on women in Politics to work for the reality of 2023 elections in favour PDP candidates at all level.

I'm delighted with the appointment given to me as Oyo State DG Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria and I am ready to serve and deliver. She said.

Ambassador Rukayat Balogun, contested the Oyo state house of Assembly seat for Akinyele constituency 1 and stepped down for the party flag bearer, Hon Lekan Abiola Monsuru due to party supremacy.

DG Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria, Hon Rukayat Tolani Balogun-Lamidi Bags RANAFANS Awards [PHOTOS]

Former Oyo state House of Assembly Aspirant, Hon Lamidi Rukayat Tolani Balogun has bagged Best Woman Politician of the Year award, Matron of Ranafans and Ambassador of Ranafans organized by Radio Nigeria Amuludun 99.1 FM moniya Ibadan.

Hon Rukayat Balogun who is also the The D.G Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, was on 26th of November 2022 honored and awarded as the Best Woman politician of the year 2022, also as, Ambassador of Ranafans and as Matron of Ranafans.

The award which was presented by Mr Steve Agbaje, who's the General Manager of Amuludun FM and the Chairman of Ranafans club.

The Award ceremony which held, at Amuludun FM, Moniya,  Ibadan was in recognition of Hon Rukayat's Brilliant performance and immense contribution and outstanding services to the organization .

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The General Manager in his remarks said, this Award did not come as a surprise because, right from unset, she has possessed the quality of professionalism, integrity, humanity and Politician with fear of God.

Adding that, Hon Rukayat Balogun is an outstanding Woman Politician, with immense contributions towards the success of everyone around her. And we urged other women in politics to emulate her style and approach of politicking. He said.

Chairman Radio Nigeria Amuludun fans club (RANAFANS), Chief Kolawole Balogun in his remarks said, Hon Rukayat emerged winner of the award for her brilliant performance and immense contribution towards the success of the Association under his watch as the chairman.

Responding Hon Rukayat, whilst presenting Award to other awardees, expressed gratitude stating that her passion lies with the growth and development of the Organization and women in Politics who she considered the “drivers of the Nigeria of our dreams.

Atikulated Global Movement (AGM) is set to kick off door-to-door campaigns to Celebrate Atiku's Birthday.

AGM, an outstanding National Support Group evolving from the unification of Aspirants and Candidates in the recent PDP primaries is  set to celebrate His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s birthday with a door to door Campaign across the 36 States of the federation including the FCT.

Deliberating on strategic campaign plans to canvass votes for Atiku/ Okowa 2023, the group unanimously agreed on kicking off the door to door campaigns on the 25th of November which is Atikus birthday. The Door to door campaigns will then continue till election day February 2023. 

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According to the AGM National Chairperson HE Bolanle Aminat Sarumi Aliyu (BASA), “Canvassing for votes in our various polling units, markets, on the streets etc is the best birthday gift we can give the celebrant- The Waziri Adamawa H.E Atiku Abubakar".  He will definately appreciate  this gesture from the AGM members. 

The group had earlier planned to host the Presidential Candidate to a huge dinner at Sheraton Hotel in Abuja in November 2022, but decided that this project would have more impact.

This project will be sponsored by all AGM members in each State. 

This development is visionary since Atiku is already a brand and what is most important and crucial at this time is electoral victory for the Party and the Presidential Candidate.  AGM is confident that with this project victory is assured. 

AGM reaffirmed it's total commitment to mobilising all their resources to ensure Atiku/Okowa and PDP emerges victorious in the forthcoming 2023 general elections.

During the meeting presided by BASA, members unanimously agreed on the resolution and pledged total commitment.

Signed: Hon Lilian Madaki National Publicity Secretary

Gunmen free abducted farmhands in Iseyin after Collecting Ten Million naira.

The remaining three farmers kidnapped by suspected gunmen in Iseyin area of Oyo State have been released.

Recall that one of the farmhands was killed during a gun duel between the kidnappers and security men during the chase to free the captives.

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It was gathered that the abductors collected as sum of ten million naira from the families of the three victims before they could be released on Friday evening.

It was gathered that the money was released to the kidnappers through their approved network to avoid further loss of lives to the incident.

Our Correspondent learnt that the three victims were brought to settlement center before they were taken to the police station.

The Chairman of the Farm Settlement, Rasheed Adepoju, when contacted by our correspondent, said their members were relieved that the victims were back home alive.

He maintained that though, he mourned the death of one of the victims that met his untimely death, all Glory belong to God as the rest are back home and are going to be with their families.

Oyo Govt Deploys Military, Others To Rescue Abducted Farmers.

Oyo State Government has deployed a security team to Ipapo/Iseyin axis in the Oyo North Senatorial District to rescue some farmers.

Gunmen had stormed the farm settlement on Saturday and whisked away four farmers in the Ipapo/Iseyin axis.

A day after the incident, the state government appealed to the people of Ipapo to be calm, pledging efforts in addressing the issue.

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The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Adeniyi Adebisi, in a statement said a security team comprising police and the military has been dispatched to support the existing security architecture in the area.

He stated that though the ugly incident happened outside the State Farm Settlement (Ipapo/Iseyin), the Oyo State Government prioritises the protection of lives e and properties of every resident of the State, farmers inclusive.

According to him, the military team is expected to join the operation that is planned, not only to rescue the victims but also ensure that appropriate actions are taken against the perpetrators.

He added that all security agencies in the State including the Nigerian Army have been mobilized to the area and are in hot pursuit of the criminals.

The Commissioner assured Oyo residents that the state government is collaborating with security agencies to rescue the abductees within the shortest possible time and prevent the re-occurrence of the sad event.

Lens Poly Mobilizes Pioneer Graduates For NYSC

The pioneer graduates of Lens Polytechnic Offa, Kwara state are set to proceed on the one year National Youth Service Corps scheme of Batch C 2022 stream one,  as all the eligible students have received their call up letters with great joy and excitement.

Proprietor of the institution, Mr Yisa Azeez made the announcement shortly after receiving the green light from NYSC to present their graduates for the National service.

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The news of the mobilization was received with great joy by the pioneer graduates of the institution who are slated for October 2022 , Batch C, stream one. Staff and parents of the students were all excited about the new development which means things are moving well in the right direction for the institution.

The Acting Rector, Dr. Ademola Ebeloku congratulated the pioneer graduates being the first to be mobilized for NYSC by Lens Polytechnic and however charged them to be of good conduct and proud ambassadors of the institution as they distinguish themselves in their service to the nation.

Mr Azeez maintained that Lens Polytechnic Offa as an NBTE accredited school has been identified as one of the fastest growing private polytechnics in Nigeria in terms of quality and programme duration in the recent NBTE polytechnic ranking in Nigeria which the school has not fallen short of and promised to sustain  its tempo in academic excellence.

In his address, the polytechnic Registrar Mr  Hammed Sarafa Olalekan rejoiced with the graduates and urged them to dispense their full potential and skills acquired from Lens Polytechnic Offa outstandingly.

Angry mob beats fake estate agent, others for allegedly trying to kidnap Lagos school girl.

The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the arrest of four middle-aged persons, including three women, over an alleged attempt to abduct a 10-year-old girl. 

The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the Divisional Police officer in charge of Ketu in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos, got a report about the attempted abduction on Wednesday at about 3.00 p.m. 

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He said the report revealed that three women who were between the ages of 45 and 64, and a 61-year-old man, who claimed to be an estate agent, were suspected to be child abductors. 

“The reporter said that the four suspects accosted her 10 years old daughter along Ikosi Road Ketu. 

“She said the suspects allegedly dispossessed her daughter of her valuables and attempted to abduct and take her to an unknown destination. 

“In the process, an angry mob who sensed their criminal act challenged and beat them thoroughly,” he said. 

The image maker said based on the report, a team of policemen was mobilised to the scene and rescued the victim. 

Hundeyin added that the suspects were taken into protective custody. 

He said investigation into the matter had been initiated and was progressing.

Via: @goldmynetv 

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How Notorious Kidnapper John Lyon Operates — Police Reveal

The police in Bayelsa state have paraded John Ewa, the suspected kidnap kingpin recently arrested in the state.

A video of Ewa showing off cash and after his arrest went viral over the weekend.

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Parading the suspect and his accomplices before newsmen today September 26, the state Commissioner of Police, said that on December 8, one Akeeb Oladele Olushola ‘m’ 48, a Manager of a new generation Bank, was kidnaped at his residence at Old Commissioners Quarters Opolo. He was released on the 12th December after paying a ransom of Eighty (N80) Million Naira.

He said similarly, Danjuma Omeje, 41, a Manager of a new generation Bank in Yenagoa was kidnaped at his residence at Okaka, Yenagoa, on  30th June 2022. He was later released on 14th July 2022 after paying a ransom of 60 million naira - thirty (N30) Million Naira cash and US Dollar equivalent of thirty (N30) Million Naira.

The police commissioner said following a detailed investigation, the ring leader of the kidnap syndicate, Emmanuel Charles Angase ‘m’ 37 years, a native of Azuzuama Community, Southern Ijaw LGA, was arrested.

The police boss said Angase operates a kidnapping camp at Sunikiri creek near Oluasiri in Nembe Local Government Area with his second in command, one Gbalipre Gamage, now at large. Police operatives recovered a brand new Toyota Avalon he bought for his wife with the proceed of ransom he collected.  

''The gang leader Emmanuel Charles Angase has confessed that on 30th June 2022 at about 0600 hours, himself, John Ewa and others at large accosted Danjuma Omeje at the entrance of his house at Okaka, kidnap him and fled in a Blue Toyota Corolla Car with REG NO KJA 225 AY."

He mentioned that the second suspect, John Ikechukwu Ewa ‘m’ 30 years aka John Lion, a native of Eruan Community in Boki LGA, Cross River State,is known for a flamboyant lifestyle on Social Media. He said Ewa is a former cleaner with a new generation bank, and has confessed to having collected Ten (10) Thousand US Dollars from the ransom collected in the kidnap of Danjuma Omeje.

Again! Building Collapses in Lagos.

A building on Sonuga Street, Palm Avenue, in the Mushin area of Lagos, has reportedly collapsed.

This news was confirmed on Friday by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyinyolu.

Dr Olufemi said the building had collapsed in the Mushin area of Lagos and units are actively trying to rescue residents trapped.

It’s not confirmed the number of casualties that has been recorded yet.

17 Boko Haram Terrorists, Family Members Surrender To Nigerian Military

No fewer than 17 Boko Haram terrorists, including their families have reportedly surrendered to troops of 151 Task Force Battalion of the Nigerian Army deployed to Banki-Junction in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

This was confirmed by the Nigerian Army in a post on its Twitter handle on Tuesday.

“Due to the renewed military onslaughts by gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai, 17 Boko Haram terrorists including their family members surrendered with their weapons earlier today to troops of 151 Task Force Battalion deployed at Banki-Junction in Bama LGA of Borno State.

“Profiling of the surrendered terrorists is ongoing”, the army tweeted.

The Theatre Commander, North East “Operation Hadin Kai”, Maj Gen Christopher Musa, earlier said that no fewer than 79,000 insurgents comprising combatants and non-combatants have so far surrendered.

This was contained in the commander's statement while briefing newsmen on recent successes of the command in Maiduguri.

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He noted that the sustained onslaughts on the insurgents under the kinetic and non-kinetic approaches had led to the mass surrender.

Musa said this also called for the need to have additional camps in Maiduguri to host the repentant terrorists that were being sorted out to identify the combatants and non-combatants.

The commander applauded the support from the public, whom he described as “unsung heroes” and urged them to sustain the tempo for a speedy end to the conflict.

— Sahara Reporters

FG VS ASUU: SEPT 21 FOR COURT TO RULE ON FG'S MOVE FOR LECTURERS RETURN TO WORK

The National Industrial Court has fixed Wednesday 21 September to decide on an application by the government seeking that University lecturers resume work while awaiting the decision of the court on their seven month long strike.

Galaxy's Godfrey Eshiemoghie reports that the Court Monday began hearing on an application by the Federal Government seeking that the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU resume work.

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Justice Polycarp Hamman began hearing on the application of the Government after ruling against a preliminary objection against that same by ASUU noting that the Court is meant to hear the application by the government.

Justice Hamman gave this position after setting aside an application by ASUU through its counsel, Femi Falana, opposing to the Court's hearing of the Federal Government's application. 

The Court further noted that the preliminary objection was not yet ripe for hearing, adding that the rule of the Court has provision to hear both the preliminary objection alongside the main suit.

In arguing the application, James Igwe, for the government said Section 18(1)E of the Trade Disputes Act provides that employees cannot be on strike when a matter is before the Industrial Court. 

Falana however said a referral from the Minister of Labour seeking an order of the court asking ASUU to return to work amounts to ordering the Industrial Court, a power which he says the Nigerian President does not have. 

Counsels of both parties in the suit later spoke to newsmen on the direction of the case.

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NDLEA busts cocaine warehouse, seizes N193billion worth of crack in Lagos .

 In what appears to be the biggest singular cocaine seizure in the history of Nigeria’s premier anti-narcotic agency arrests 4 drug barons, 1 other. 

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have busted a major warehouse in a secluded estate in Ikorodu area of Lagos where 1.8tons (1,855 kilograms) of the illicit drug worth more than Two Hundred and Seventy Eight Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($278, 250,000) equivalent of about One Hundred and Ninety Four Billion, Seven Hundred and Seventy Five Million (N194, 775,000,000) Naira in street value were seized. 

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At least, four drug barons including a Jamaican and the warehouse manager have been arrested in the well coordinated and intelligence led operation that lasted two days across different locations in Lagos state. 

Kingpins of the cocaine cartel in custody include: Messrs Soji Jibril, 69, an indigene of Ibadan, Oyo state; Emmanuel Chukwu, 65