ERELU'S Condolence Visit to Modakeke

The former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Mrs Erelu Olusola Obada pays a condolence visit to the ancient town of Modakeke on the 8th September 2018.

The Ibodi born politician condole the ancient city of Modakeke on the demise of their Royal Father, Oba Dr. Francis Olatunji Adedoyin, Olaogbin 1. She prays for the community and assures the community of her support.

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Peace Returned at Last

From the Office of The Nigerian Senate President,peace parley meeting between the camp of Sen Ademola Adeleke and Dr Akin Ogunbiyi was a huge success,as both camp agreed to put the ugly political events of the recent past behind them and work for the progress of the party gear toward winning the forth coming Osun 2018 Governorship Election billed for Sept 22nd this month.

In attendance at the parley meeting are Sen Ademola Adeleke,Dr Akin Ogunbiyi,The Capacity Chairman of Osun State PDP Hon Soji Adagunodo, Uncle Diran Odeyemi,The National Deputy Publicity Secretary of the party and Yours Truly, Hon Oluwole Oke MHR Representing Oriade Obokun Federal Constituency and host of other leaders of our dear party too numerous to mention their names here.

Now that peace have returned to both camp,Osun PDP is ready to soar like Eagle and fly high to deliver on its electoral promises to rescue and transform Osun State for the betterment of Osun People..

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Onigbinde Condoles Modakeke Community Over Monarch's Death

The Chairman, People's Democratic Party (PDP) Ife East Area Office; Hon. Dele Onigbinde has sent his condolences to the people of Modakeke in Ife East Area Office over the demise of their monarch, Oba Dr. Francis Olatunji Adedoyin.

According to Onigbinde, the Ogunsua of Modakeke died at age 96, he lived a fulfill life,having served his people with all he had,lamenting that the traditional ruler would be missed largely because of his worthy deeds.

"Though death is inevitable, and despite the fact that our Kabiyesi lived long, his death nonetheless, is still painful. One's solace,however lies in the valued life of worthy contributions he led while alive" he noted

While praying to God to comfort the people of the area and the state as a whole over the loss of the royal father, Onigbinde implored that some of the ideals which the late oba stood for,should not be forgotten.

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Court Adjourns Hearing On El-Zakzaky’s Bail Application Till August

The Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the hearing on the bail application of the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. The court fixed August 2 following the arraignment of El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, by the state government on Wednesday. The Shiite leader and his wife were charged with eight counts bordering on culpable homicide, unlawful assembly, and disturbance of public peace, among other allegations.

They were first arraigned on May 15, 2018, when the court adjourned the hearing on the application for their bail till June 21. However, the matter could not be heard as scheduled due to the absence of the judge and the case was later adjourned till today, for the continuation of hearing on their bail application. Ahead of their arraignment, the police had blocked all the roads leading to the court and diverted vehicles attempting to use the roads to alternative routes.

The diversion was part of measures by the Command to prevent any breakdown of law and order by the Shiite members who have been carrying out a series of protests to demand their leader’s release. The police had also cautioned the Shiites against embarking on any form of unauthorised procession or protest in the state.

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FAYOSE address Channels TV after surviving Assassination

The sitting governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Ayo Fayose, addressed live Channels TV coverage after surviving assassination attempt.

He raised alarm, "I am in pains. I am in severe pains... If anything happens to me the security agencies should be held responsible... The International Community is hearing me". And he wept as his aides led him away.

Prof Olusola Eleka then addressed live Channel TV. He explained that the security forces shot into the air, physically rough handled Gov Fayose (hit him with gun butt) and fired tear gas at him.

He also added that, "they also rough handled me (Eleka). And while they were rough handling me I asked if they are still aware that I am still the Deputy Gov and they responded that they were acting on order from above".

In his own reaction, Mr. Habila Joshak, the police officer that led the operation said they were only trying to stop PDP from holding rally."

One Mr. Jegede that spoke with Arise News247 correspondent described the situation as "height of tyranny"; insisting that it was an assassination attempt against the governor. Stressing further that the policemen shot into the air, and that they also fired tear gas at Gov Fayose, "and they truly rough handled the governor, his deputy and wounded some of their supporters. This is height of tyranny and this is a democratic regime", he concluded.

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