Sunday 15 October 2017

Alaafin declares OPC leader, Gani Adams as new Aare Ona Kakanfo


The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III on Sunday declared the National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Chief Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo (Generalissimo) of Yorubaland.
The acclaimed winner of the June 12th 1993 Presidential election, Late Chief Masood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola who died on July 10, 1998 was the last holder of the prestigious Yoruba traditional title.
Abiola it was also gathered succeeded Late Samuel Ladoke Akintola, the then Premier of the defunct Western region who was killed on January 15th, 1966 during the first Military coup.
Since the demise of Abiola in 1998, the position of the Aare Ona Kakanfo (Generalissimo), head of Yoruba warriors had been vacant until today (Sunday) when a letter of appointment was given to the OPC leader by Oba Adeyemi.
Personal Assistant to Adams, Segun Akanni who confirmed the development to DAILY POST in a telephone conversation at about 7.24pm on Sunday declared that the OPC leader was happy to be honoured with the prestigious Yoruba traditional title.
Akanni said, “Yes. It is true. We just received the appointment letter this evening.
Also, in a short write up sent to DAILY POST while confirming the appointment, Akanni said, “God has done it. Thanks and honour be to Almighty God, the creator of Heaven and Earth.
As from today Sunday 15th, October 2017, that man with many chieftaincy titles, The proud Son of Arigidi Akoko, The National Coordinator of Oodua People’s Congress, The Convener of Oodua Progressive Union, The Founder of Gani Adams Foundation, The Chief Promoter of Olokun Festival Foundation, The Chairman/CEO of Donyx Global Concept, Aare Gani Adams becomes The 15th AARE ONAKAKANFO OF YORUBA LAND.
“Special thanks to His Imperial Majesty Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Olayiwola Atanda, The Alaafin of Oyo, Iku Baba Yeye Yeye”.
It became obvious at the weekend, during activities lined up to mark the 79th birthday of the foremost Yoruba traditional ruler, that Oba Adeyemi had made up his mind to bestow Otunba Adams with the traditional title.
On Saturday, Oba Adeyemi was overheard referring to the OPC leader as the new Are Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland at an event which took place at the historic Atiba Hall, Oja Akesan, Oyo.
Particularly, the foremost Yoruba traditional ruler was seen pointing to Otunba Adams as the new Are, while welcoming Chief Abiola Ogundokun to the event.

Wednesday 11 October 2017

HOSPITAL WITHOUT SYRINGE!!!





The looting and sharing was going on fine until the recent revelation by the first lady Aisha Buhari about the conditions of service at the Aso rock clinic.

It's in my opinion that she deserves a massive applause for bringing into public spec what's happening over there at the state house clinc, she has done something noble.

There is a Yoruba saying that "it's someone who has step on thorn that visit the doctor" but what happens when the doctor lacks the necessary tools to remove the thorn, I believe the pain from the thorn kills the patient or he visit another doctor if he still wants to live this justify why our leaders can't treat ordinary headache in Nigeria.

The Aso rock clinic is operating on a budget of over 3 billion naira annually which is more than what most teaching hospitals get and yet there was no single syringe which cost less than #100 at the clinic.

I would have argued that the assertion that the Aso rock clinic is poorly equipped is false but how would I argue it, when it's coming from the woman from the other room herself.

We know it is the tradition of our leaders and wealthy Nigerians to go on medical tourism abroad for so many reasons which I believe it wouldn't be fair to discuss it In this piece.

What we don't know is that a heavily funded Aso rock clinic would be without syringe or drugs and I doubt if there are enough competent hands to handle patients: what difference would competent hands make when there are no equipment.

There was a recent statement credited to the presidency about the move to commercialise Aso rock clinic which I thought was a good move until now, and I now see the commercialisation agenda as a move to cover the massive fraud in the state house clinic.

The president, presidency and CMD of Aso rock are yet to issue a statement to debunk the first lady's claim, body language is something peculiar to this administration and I believe It won't be wrong to tag their silence as admittance.

For an administration that claims to be fighting corruption there should be investigation to the issues raised by the first lady: What am I saying?  What has happened to the investigated grass cutter general and the NIA boss.

They say all the cash are been stashed for 2019 election either wrong or right, I need someone to explain to me how PMB approved oil contract on his sick bed in London as said by GMD NNPC Baru,  when he has delegated powers to his vice.

Corruption strolling in our corridor when we claim to be hunting her.....

To the first lady madam Aisha Buhari, you should have stick to your UKnised lifestyle and go for treatment there.

What happened to you is what happens to a doll when it decides to have a birth in the stream.....Disgrace!!!

Am sure if you get to Aso rock clinic today it would filled with drugs and necessary equipments, that's what we do in Nigeria when there is an issue that affects the ruling class, the first lady was lucky she was not in an emergency situation but who knows what might happen tomorrow.....

 I hope our leaders who see the good in doing good for the nation rather than a one headed agenda of treasury looting.

God bless Nigeria
Arasi Senior Kolapo

Friday 6 October 2017

Gunmen Kill UNIBEN Professor

A Professor of Engineering at the University of Benin, Professor Paul Otasowie, has been reportedly killed by some gunmen.
The Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr. Michael Osasuyi, confirmed the development to journalists.
According to him, the senior lecturer was shot dead by the armed men in front of his residence on Ekehuan road in Oredo Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday evening.
Although, we cannot authoritatively tell if the incident is a failed kidnap attempt, an armed robbery or assassination.
But eyewitnesses say that the death of the learned scholar arose following a failed attempt kidnap before he was allegedly shot.
It was however gathered that the news of his death threw the university community in a state of mourning.
Sources say the deceased was until his death, a former director of the university’s Industrial Training and Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme.
It will be recalled that Otasowie’s gruesome murder comes a week the abduction of a popular musician, Mr. Joseph Osayomore and the head of Ogba Zoo and Nature Park, Mr. Andrew Ehanire, and a Catholic priest, Fr. Lawrence Adorolo, three weeks ago respectively.
While Mr. Osayomore was kidnapped in Egor Local Government, Fr. Adorolo was abducted along Auchi-Okene highway at about 6pm while returning from Igarra in Akoko-Edo local government where he attended the ‘Month Mind’ of the oldest Priest of the Auchi Diocese, late Fr. Lawrence Balogun at St. John Apostolic Church, Igarra areas of the state.
Osayomore was said to have been whisked away by the abductors at Orovie village, off Upper Ekehuan road, at about 10pm on last Tuesday.
The Catholic Priest was reportedly said to have been released by his captors on Wednesday without the payment of any ransom.
The Edo State Police Command spokesman, DSP Moses Nkombe, confirmed the release and said the police was on the trail of the kidnappers.
Mr. Ehanire, who is a brother to the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, is yet to be released, as it was gathered that his family members had begun special prayers for the speedy release.

Thursday 5 October 2017

Court Jails Man For Raping Minor In Ekiti


An Ado-Ekiti High Court has sentenced one Olowo Ismaila to 14 years imprisonment for raping a 12-year-old girl in Ekiti State.

Justice Dele Omotoso convicted Ismaila in his judgment on Thursday, saying the prosecution had proven the case against him beyond a reasonable doubt.

He held that the evidence tendered before the court, including the medical report, proved that the 35-year-old committed the crime.

The judge, however, ruled that his sentence would start counting from April 14, 2016, when he was first remanded in prison custody for the offence.

The convict was said to have committed the crime on February 1, 2016, at Iluomoba-Ekiti in Gbonyin Local Government Area of the state.

The prosecution counsel, Akinola Abon, while proving the case, had called witnesses and tendered exhibits while the convict gave evidence in his own defence during the trial.

Reacting to the verdict, Abon said the judgement would serve as a deterrent to those who engage in sexual offences, especially raping of minors.

On the other hand, the defence counsel, Babatunde Falade, said he would consult with his client to take a stand on the appeal of the judgment.