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Oyebanji Seeks NASS Support For Ekiti Development
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has sought the support of the National Assembly for the development efforts of his administration.
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has sought the support of the National Assembly for the development efforts of his administration.
Specifically, the Governor urged the leadership of the National Assembly to be intentional in structuring its legislative activities to ensure rapid development of the state and ensure effective delivery of dividends of democracy to the people.
Governor Oyebanji made the plea during a working visit to the office of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio at the National Assembly Complex, in Abuja on Tuesday .
The Governor was accompanied by the Senate Majority leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman Senate Committee on Media, Mr Yemi Adaramodu, Senator Cyril Fasuyi and all House of Representative members from Ekiti State.
Other lawmakers in attendance at the Governor’s meeting with the Senate President included, Senators Adamu Alero, Olamilekan Yayi, Senator representing, Cross Rivers South, Asuquo Ekpeyong and Senior Special Adviser to the President on Parliamentary Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim.
Governor Oyebanji who congratulated Senator Akpabio on his emergence as the Senate President, commended him for his leadership role since assumption especially the passage of the 2023 Supplementary Budget, screening of the Service Chiefs and appointment of principal officers of the Senate.
Oyebanji said “I am here formally to congratulate you on your election as Senate President and to wish you well in this strategic and dedicated assignment. It is my pleasure to commend you that within the shortest period you assumed the leadership of the Senate, you have screened the Service Chiefs, passed the 2023 Supplementary Budget and constituted Principal officers which I believe is a great achievements.
“It shows the testament of the fact that you are prepared for this job and you have the capacity and ability to lead the Senate very well”.
The Governor also thanked Senator Akpabio for the emergence of Senators Opeyemi Bamidele as the Senate Majority Leader and Yemi Adaramodu as the Chairman Senate committee on Media, stressing that the duo are tested and trusted politicians and strategist who will be assets to the upper legislative chamber.
The Governor expressed his administration’s readiness to partner the National Assembly to actualize his policies and programmes for Ekiti state.
According to him, “as a State we are ready to partner with you to ensure that we join hands with Mr President to develop this country. We are representatives of the people and Nigerians want to see actions and evidence of government preparedness to meet their yearnings and aspirations.
“And In the very few days you have assumed leadership, the Senate is tracking in those directions, we are proud to be associated with you and we will continue to partner with you”, the Governor assures.
Governor Oyebanji called on the Senate to support President Bola Tinubu in the task of delivering on his promises to the Nigerian Populace.
Responding, Senator Godswill Akpabio thanked Governor Oyebanji for his support towards his emergence as the Senate President.
The Senate President who eulogized the capacity of Ekiti State Governor to deliver the best for the state, promised to support his shared vision through their legislative activities.
“Your Excellency, we are very proud of you, within a very few months in office you have shown a lot of resilience, determination and capacity, above all you have demonstrated the highest level of humility I have seen in Leadership”.
Akpabio added, “we will learn some things from you, if we don’t learn about your humility, then we will learn about your intellect and also be enriched with your prayers”.
In their remarks on behalf of others, Senators Opeyemi Bamidele, Yemi Adaramodu and an House Representative Member, Davidson Akinlayo promised to represent Ekiti people well in their legislative functions.
Nigerians dominated the list of Africa’s Most Talked About People of 2024 by Top Charts Africa.
Nigerians occupied 18 spots in the top 30 recently released via the chart body’s website.
Nigerian singer, Wizkid, is number one on the list. Wizkid has been on the trend table year-round following his renewed beef with Davido and the release of his new album, ‘Morayo.’
President William Ruto of Kenya took the number 2 spot.
Ruto made global headlines in June when thousands of Kenyans took to the streets in protest of legislation increasing taxes. Following the storming of the Kenyan Parliament, President William Ruto reportedly rejected the Bill on 28 June and signed into law the “Appropriations Bill 2024” to address the budget shortfall caused by the rejection.
Nigerian afrobeats singer, Davido is ranked at number 3. Davido year-long trend climaxed with his much-publicised wedding to his wife, Chioma, in June, tagged ‘Chivido 2024.’
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu; President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; former Prime minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga; controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky; South African singer Tyla; Nigerian politician, Peter Obi, and South Adrian music star, Liema Pantsi, complete the top 10.
Baltasar Engonga, the controversial Equatoguinean former public official who became an Internet sensation after his intimate videos surfaced online also made the list.
Full list:
1. Wizkid
2. President William Ruto
3. Davido
4. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
5. Aliko Dangote
6. Raila Odinga
7. Bobrisky
8. Tyla
9. Peter Obi
10. Liema Pantsi
11. Rema
12. Rigathi Gachagua
13. Khosi Twala
14. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta
15. Ademola Lookman
16. Asake
17. Very Dark Man
18. Drill
19. Nyesom Wike
20. President Cyril Ramaphosa
21. Reno Omokri
22. Rose Owusu Konadu
23. Victor Osimhen
24. Baltasar Engonga
25. Sharon Ooja
26. Toyin Abraham
27. Babu Owino Paul
28. Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina
29. Danny Walter
30. Pastor Enoch Adeboye
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has alleged that former President Muhammadu Buhari is part of a plot to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of 2027.
Primate Ayodele revealed that Buhari is being influenced by some Northern cabals who are determined to undermine Tinubu’s government.
He disclosed this during the release of his 95-page 2025 prophecies on Friday, December 20, 2024.
According to Primate Ayodele: “Former President Muhammadu Buhari is part of the plot to unseat President Tinubu in 2027. Although he is being dragged into it by Northern cabals, he will play a role. If Tinubu isn’t on alert, he will be shocked by those who would stand against him in 2027.”
Additionally, Primate Ayodele stated that opposition parties in Nigeria are not serious and have not demonstrated readiness to take the presidential seat in the country.
“Opposition parties are not yet ready to win elections in Nigeria. They are a bunch of unserious people who only want to make personal gains. If they are serious about winning in 2027, they need to form one strong coalition; otherwise, it will remain just a dream.”
Speaking further, Primate Ayodele noted that the former governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola, will make a major move in the state’s politics and that his movement could evolve into a political party.
“I still maintain that Rauf Aregbesola is a significant factor in Osun State politics. His movement will transform into a kind of political party. If the APC wants to win the state, they should work with Aregbesola; otherwise, they will fail,” he added.
The founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, SPAC Nation, Tobi Adegboyega, has claimed that he will be more influential in Nigeria than in the UK.
His remarks follow the UK immigration upper tribunal’s approval of his deportation due to an alleged £1.87 million fraud charge.
Despite the ruling, Adegboyega vehemently denied the fraud allegations, calling them baseless and unsubstantiated.
In a preview of an upcoming Off The Record podcast episode, when asked if SPAC Nation was the only church facing such accusations, he emphasized the church’s success in the UK and Europe.
“We are the largest independent church in the UK and Europe right now,” he claimed.
He added, “If I am in Nigeria, I will be bigger than this, 10x maybe. If I am in Paris, I will be happier. It’s holiday for me. London will miss me, so you better tell them, we still need this guy, nobody is close to us entertaining us.”
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