DON’T HAVE ANY DEALING WITH KENNETH UDEZE, ACTION ALLIANCE WARNS POLITICIANS

National chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), Hon Adekunle Rufai Omoaje has warned members of the public not to be decieved by the antics of some disgruntled elements impersonating as leaders of the party in order to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

Specifically, the AA national chairman cautioned the people, especially politicians against relating with Mr Kenneth Udeze who he said he’s currently under expulsion for allegations bothering on fraud and anti party activities.

Omoaje said Udeze who is still impersonating as the National chairman of the party has been expelled along side James Vernibe and othera and therefore warned members of the public not to have any dealing with them.

He alleged that Udeze and his co-travellers have not stopped decieving unsuspecting politicians, especially those seeking political offices and also defrauding them.

He declared that Udeze and Vernibe are still under expulsion and have no moral or legal right to represent the party in any capacity.

Also, Omoaje raised the alarm over alleged fraud recently perpetrated by Udeze when he teased a politician to obtain the AA’s governorship nomination form in Anambra State.

He alleged that Udeze defrauded one Nnamdi Nwawuo who is a governorship aspirant of the party in Anambra State to the tune of millions.

He therefore called on security agencies to curb the excesses of Udeze and his cohorts, just as he warned members of the party to steer clear of the Udeze who he described as a drowning politician who is hell-bent at polarizing the AA.

The AA national chairman also called on intending contestants in Anambra and other states to deal with only authentic members of the AA and also seek clarification on the authentic leadership of the party from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Besides, he condemned the illegal office recently opened by Udeze in Abakaliki, headquarters of Ebonyi State, saying it was a ploy to further decieve unsuspecting members of the public, especially the people of the state

DON’T HAVE ANY DEALING WITH KENNETH UDEZE, ACTION ALLIANCE WARNS POLITICIANS

National chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), Hon Adekunle Rufai Omoaje has warned members of the public not to be decieved by the antics of some disgruntled elements impersonating as leaders of the party in order to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

Specifically, the AA national chairman cautioned the people, especially politicians against relating with Mr Kenneth Udeze who he said he’s currently under expulsion for allegations bothering on fraud and anti party activities.

Omoaje said Udeze who is still impersonating as the National chairman of the party has been expelled along side James Vernibe and othera and therefore warned members of the public not to have any dealing with them.

He alleged that Udeze and his co-travellers have not stopped decieving unsuspecting politicians, especially those seeking political offices and also defrauding them.

He declared that Udeze and Vernibe are still under expulsion and have no moral or legal right to represent the party in any capacity.

Also, Omoaje raised the alarm over alleged fraud recently perpetrated by Udeze when he teased a politician to obtain the AA’s governorship nomination form in Anambra State.

He alleged that Udeze defrauded one Nnamdi Nwawuo who is a governorship aspirant of the party in Anambra State to the tune of millions.

He therefore called on security agencies to curb the excesses of Udeze and his cohorts, just as he warned members of the party to steer clear of the Udeze who he described as a drowning politician who is hell-bent at polarizing the AA.

The AA national chairman also called on intending contestants in Anambra and other states to deal with only authentic members of the AA and also seek clarification on the authentic leadership of the party from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY: OSUN NUJ DEMANDS DECENT WAGE FOR MEDIA PROFESSIONALS.

As the world marks world press freedom day, government has been urged to create enabling environment for media professionals to practice their trades.

In a statement by the chairman of Nigeria Union of journalists, Osun State Council, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu and secretary, Bukola Elufadeju said media professionals deserved a decent life through a special wage, owing to their roles in nation building.

The statement decried the attitude of some media owners to the welfare of their staffs especially non-payment of salaries and other benefits to media professionals while some are paying ridiculous amount to their workers.

It posited that media professionals are playing important roles in the entrenchment of democracy and its sustainability aside from being the key actors in the struggle for democratic system in the country, hence the need for their special treatment in the country.

It hinted that many journalists had been killed while other risked their lives daily in the task of sustaining the unity of the nation and project the country for national growth and development.

The statement noted that the theme of this year celebration “information as a public good” attested to the significance of information to human existence, survival and its place in promotion of public good as well as good governance.

It explained that the theme also, underlines the indisputable importance of verified and reliable information as it calls attention to the essential role of free and professional journalists in producing and disseminating information by tackling misinformation and other harmful content.

The statement called on public officers to always give media professionals access to information saying despite the freedom of information act, some public officers are still treating some information as classified and confidential.

It maintained that media as the fourth estate of the realm must be seen as formidable partner in the task of nation building.

World Press Freedom Day, which was declared by general Assembly of the united nation in 1993, provides an avenue to pay tribute to media professionals who risked or lost their lives in the line of duty.

NO EXTORTION IN OSUN POLY, SAYS MANAGEMENT

Management of Osun State Polytechnic Iree has said that there is no ‘Extortion’ of any kind in the institution.

Reacting to a story published in an Online Blog entitled ” Ospoly Students Cry Out Over Extortion By Management ” , the Registrar of the Institution, Mr. Busari Salawu said the publication is insidious and malicious.

The Registrar stated that the Institution has not increased its tuition fees in the last six years in spite of the prevailing economic realities , while other institutions across the country are increasing theirs almost on a yearly basis to reflect the economic reality of the country.

On the alleged increment of the Matriculation Fee from One Thousand Naira to Two Thousand Five Hundred, the Registrar declared that “the polytechnic is just commencing a new Academic Session and the date of the Matriculation has not been fixed. We have not announced any date and the fees that would be paid, if there’s going to be any increment, all stakeholders in the Institution, including the Students Union and other bodies would be carried along”, the Registrar enthused.

Mr. Salawu noted that the Institution has been charging a sum of One Thousand Naira only as Matriculation fee for the past one decade, while other institutions charge between Five and Ten Thousand Naira.

He, therefore, admonished all students to ignore rumour mongers and face their studies, while assuring them that in the tradition of the institution, they would be consulted if there would be any need for change of the matriculation fee.

INSECURITY: OYINLOLA IDENTIFIES TRUE FEDERALISM AS PANACEA

Former Osun State, Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has canvassed the amendment of the nation’s constitution to pave the way for true federalism.

Prince Oyinlola stated this in Osogbo at the maiden edition of Guest Platform, a quarterly programme of the Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.

The former governor said the current constitution as being operated could not guarantee security of citizens and economic development of the country.

He described the country’s security situation as appalling so much that the government was lost in thought on how to proffer solution to it.

Also speaking, the guest speaker who is also a former Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin Universitiy, Akungba-akoko, Professor Femi Mimiko said it was obvious that the country was overwhelmed by myriads of security challenges and there was no will power by the government to tackle it

Professor Mimiko noted that there was lack of trust between the government and the governed

In a remark,Orangun of Oke-ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin called for urgent solution to the security challenges to sustain the nation’s unity in diversity.

In his welcome address, the chairman,Nigeria Union of Journalists, Osun State Council, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu, said the theme of the lecture “Appraisal of State Security in Nigeria, yesterday, today and tomorrow; the way forward” was borne out of concern of journalists towards emplacing a secured Nigeria.

FAYOSE’S LOYALISTS IN SOUTH WEST PDP REITERATES COMMITMENT TO PEACE, UNITY

In their bid to forge a common front and make the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) more formidable in the South-West, former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, again met with loyalists today, with a clear decision to work with the Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja led zonal Exco to strengthen the party.

A release signed by Lere Olayinka, said the stakeholders, drawn from the six States in the South-West zone reiterated commitment to peace and unity in the party, urging stakeholders in the other group to show similar commitment.

“As committed stakeholders in the PDP, we have done what should be done after the congress by congratulating Ambassador Arapaja and extending hands of fellowship to him.

“To us, despite the flaws, we have accepted results of the congress and the onus is now on the other side to reciprocate our gesture.

“However, it is imperative that we point out to the party leadership, the ignoble role of the Congress Committee Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who did not hid the fact that he was in the committee to do his usual hatchet job.

“We condemn Senator Samuel Anyanwu for his clear display of bias during the congress. But for the honesty, sincerity and steadfastness of the Deputy Governor of Benue State, Engr. Benson Abounu, who acted as the Congress Committee Chairman on behalf Governor Samuel Ortom, the whole process would have been so crudely manipulated by Anyanwu.

“It is on record that twice, Senator. Anyanwu added ten votes to those of the eventual winner and it took the vigilance of those at the hall to correct him while counting the ballots for the chairmanship election.

“Consequently, we call on the party to blacklist him (Anyanwu) and desist from involving him in sensitive assignments, especially congresses.

“We also appreciate former Governor Fayose for his commitment and doggedness and urge him not to relent in his sacrifices for the peace and unity of the party.”

Speaking at the meeting, Fayose commended the stakeholders, saying that he was surprised that despite the outcome of the congress, they have remained resolute in their support for the party.

“I am humbled by your coming here today, not-minding what happened last week Monday in Osogbo. Your display of total commitment to the party is well appreciated and we will continue to do what is expected of us as leaders, in the over all interest of the party,” Fayose said.

The meeting, which was held in Lagos, had in attendance the chairmen of Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos and Osun States, Otunba Bisi Kolawole, Dr. Sikirulai Ogundele, Engr Adedeji Doherty and Hon Sunday Bisi respectively.

It was also attended by Dr Eddy Olafeso, Reverend Bunmi Jenyo, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan, Engr Femi Babalola, Alhaji Gani Olaoluwa, Prince Diran Odeyemi, Hon Saka Lawal, Chief Tunde Akindehin, Dr Lad Ojomo, Barrister (Mrs) Abimbola Lanre-Balogun, Hon Boye Adesina, Hon Daisi Akintan, Hon Wahab Owokoniran, Hon Sunday Olaifa, Lanre Omolase and Mrs Funmilayo Ogun.

Others are Hon Okunlade Michael, Hon Asipa Ismael, Ambassador Makinde Dada Akinlabi, Deacon Anthony Edwards,
Rufus Adeniyi, among others.

OSUN POLY RELEASES DPT ADMISSION LIST FOR 2020/2021 ACADEMIC SESSION
*Urges Candidates to accept offer within 2 Weeks*
*Says Admission Application Form still Available*

Management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree has released the first batch of Its National Diploma Provisional Admission list for the 2020/2021 Academic Session for the Daily Part Time (DPT) Programme of the Institution.

A release by Registrar of the Institution, Mr. Busari Salawu stated that the list has been uploaded on the portal of the Institution, while the Admission Application Form is still available on the Institution’s portal for prospective candidates seeking admission into the Polytechnic.

The Registrar also added that a copy of the list has also been pasted at the Koko Campus of the Polytechnic for the candidates to verify their admission status.

The statement enjoined all applicants to confirm their admission status on the Institution’s website ospoly. edu. ng and follow the guidelines to accept the offer of Provisional Admission, pay the acceptance fee, complete and print the acceptance form.

The Registrar maintains that any admitted candidate who refuses to pay the acceptance fee and completes the screening exercise within the next two weeks shall forfeit the offer of Provisional Admission.

The Admission Application Form is sold for a sum of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000) only.

RAINSTORM WRECKS HAVOCK ON OSPOLY
…VANDALISES CLASSROOMS, LABORATORIES, ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS

Rainstorm on Tuesday evening wrecked havock on the Osun State Polytechnic Iree, destroying multi-million naira buildings of the Institution.

The rain which lasted for about 45 minutes removed some roofs of the Institution’s Multi-Purpose Hall, Academic Affairs Complex, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Financial Studies, Directorate of General Studies, Computer Science Laboratory, Central Administrative Block, a section of the Bursary, Department of Business Administration, Students Work Industrial Experience Scheme Office and many other parts of the Institution.

Also, about 12 electric poles and cables were uprooted by the storm, while some studios and laboratories were badly damaged.

As a result of the wreckage, administrative and academic activities in the institution were partially affected in the Polytechnic on Wednesday.

While reacting to the disaster, the Rector of the Institution, Dr. Woye Olaniran lamented that the disaster was unprecedented in the history of the Institution.

According to him ” it was quite unfortunate that the rainstorm badly affected the Institution in great measure. Some of our classrooms, laboratories and offices were affected, but we thank God that no life was lost”

Dr Olaniran stated that the State Government, which is the proprietor of the Institution, would be officially informed, while calling on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other agencies to come to the aid of the institution to rectify the havoc caused by the storm.

RAMADAN: EBURU TASKS MUSLIMS TO PRAY FOR PEACE, SECURITY

The Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof) Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye Oyedeji 11 has urged Muslim faithful to use the occasion of this year’s Ramadan to pray for the security and peace of Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Oba Oyedeji, Bamigbola Gbolagunte and which was made available to Nigerian Platform in Osogbo on Tuesday.

The Monarch in his goodwill message to all Muslims as the holy month or Ramadan commences, stressed the need for Muslims to remain steadfast in prayers during the Holy month.

The monarch also called on the Muslim Umar to use the occasion to work for the unity of the country.

He specifically tasked Muslims in Iba to pray for the development of the town, just as he called on all well meaning individuals to join hands in the task of developing the town.

He said the Holy month of Ramandan symbolises sacrifice and therefore urged Muslims to sacrifice all they have for the peace and development of the country.

He rejoiced with the Muslim Umar and pray to God to grant all Muslims in Iba in particular and the country at large the grace to witness many more Ramadan season.

ACTION ALLIANCE PETITIONS IGP OVER PLAN BY EXPELLED MEMBER TO ORGANIZE INAUGURATION CEREMONY

The Action Alliance (AA) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Mr Usman Alkali over plot by an expelled member of the party, Mr Kenneth Udeze to organize an inauguration ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday.

National Secretary of the party, Mr Suleiman Abdulrasheed who signed the petition on behalf of the party alleged that the planned inauguration ceremony is illegal as Udeze has been expelled from the party since last year.

He alleged that the plan by Udeze to inaugurate a non existing executive committee of the party under his leadership is against the constitution of the party.

Already, Udeze had reportedly written to the Inspector General of Police to secure police permit for the inauguration ceremony of his executive holding in Abuja.

But the national executive of the party under the leadership of Hon Rufai Adekunle Omoaje warned the police not to be part of the inauguration ceremony as it is illegal.

The party described Udeze as an impostor and warned members of the public not to be part of his illegal deals.

Besides, the party called on the police and other security agencies not to be part of the charade planned by Udeze and his cohorts.

Also, the AA warned unsuspecting members of the public not to be decieved by the antics of Udeze as there is no inauguration ceremony holding in any part of the country by the party.