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Olena Selenska is a woman who has left her mark on society with her stance on gender equality which has garnered global attention.
On the wake of Russian offensive, Selenska joined the President in encouraging the people of Ukraine. This was contained in Selenska shared message on social media. Addressing the people of Ukraine, Selenska wrote on social media: ‘My dear people, I have been thinking about you all day. I saw you on the internet, on TV and on the street. I’m watching your video and posts. Do you know why? You are extraordinary human beings. I’m proud to be able to live with you in this country. Now I have no fear. I’m not crying. I am now sitting calmly with confidence. My children stare at me. I will be with them. I will be with my husband and you’.
Selenska confirms that she supports Ukraine’s decision to defend their country at whatever cost.
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Selenska and her husband, Selensky have two children. Their daughter, Olesandra was born in 2004 and son, Kyrylo was born in 2013.
Pa Adewale Solomon Ogundeko, the father of Head, Youth section of Remo GDF, Omoba Abiola Ogundeko, will on March 13, 2022 attain the age of 80 and will be rolling out the drums to host friends and family members.
The Birthday bash of the blue blood from Ipara Remo, Ogun State will hold at Royal Haven Event Center, 50, Oba Erinwole Awolesi Road, Opposite Abraham Tabernacle, Sagamu, Ogun State.
In a statement signed by Omoba Abiola Ogundeko guests and well wishers wishing to join them at the birthday bash in honour of their father should use the following directions:
From either; Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadan or Ijebu Ode and environs,
Get to Sagamu Express Junction and ask for Oba Erinwole Awolesi Road that goes to GRA, Sagamu,
Drive straight down on the road till you get to Royal Haven Event Center.
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has felicitated with Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, as he clocks 85 on Saturday, March 5. In a brief statement posted on his Instagram page, Governor Abiodun showered praises on the former president, describing him as a “living legend”.
He also prayed that the former president continues to age gracefully in excellent health.
A message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin in Abeokuta on Friday read in parts: ” Not many can boast of your profile: civil war hero, federal commissioner, former chief of staff, supreme headquarters, two-term president of Nigeria, retired military general, peace maker, farmer, family man, politician, author, traditional titles’ holder, global statesman and with an earned Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D) obtained at age 80.”
“You remain, for us, an inspiration as a living legend and symbol of Ogun Standard of Excellence. As you clock 85 today, you still spend every moment, not just for yourself, but for the successor generations and the rest of humanity. Even at your advanced age, you keep sacrificing for security, stability, development and co-operation across Africa and the rest of the world. Your footprints remain indelible in the sands of time.
“Our prayer is that you keep trudging in excellent health on the global plain and may every stage of your life be more exciting than the previous.
Fuji Musicians’ Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Ogun State Chapter has felicitated with K1 De Ultimate, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall on the occasion of his 65 birthday celebration.
According to Prince Omolaja Ganiu, the Governor of the association in the state, K1 De Ultimate has remained a worthy leader and frontrunner in the association who has, by his strides and far reaching connections placed Fuji music genre on a platform that commandeered respectability which has made the general public accord Fuji Musicians a degree of honour.
Ganiu disclosed that they were celebrating him as a worthy leader and the symbol by which Fuji Musicians were being measured and evaluated, adding that, to a large extent, he created the path many of them were threading today.
The Governor who sings exactly like K1 said, “If we all pride in the association today, we owe it to King Wasiu Ayinde, because he and a few other established Fuji Musicians worked unremittingly to earn the respect and popularity we today enjoy in the association. Additionally, his personal achievements and recognition have also rubbed on the image of the group. We are indeed proud of him. This explains why the Executive and entire members of our association are felicitating him on the occasion of his birthday”
“We are also using this opportunity to greet his wife, Yeye Maiyegun, Asake Okin for standing by him and taking good care of him. You know, according to Oluaye’s song, a wife who takes good care of her husband; serves him food timely will benefit enormously from such husband. We wish Asake Okin all the best”.
“We pray that Almighty God would grant K1 the grace of marking many more years in good health with many more achievements. “At 65, he is still very young. We wish to have him leading the way for us for many more years. We want to see the King of Fuji Music and Maiyegun of Yorubaland which is the cradle of Fuji Music mark 70, 80, 90, 100 and above. Happy Birthday our own king! Many happy returns of the day Oluaye kafata”, Governor Omolaja Ganiu chipped.
Fuji Musicians’ Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Ogun State Chapter has felicitated with K1 De Ultimate, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall on the occasion of his 65 birthday celebration.
According to Prince Ganiu, the Governor of the association in the state, K1 De Ultimate has remained a worthy leader and frontrunner in the association who has, by his strides and far reaching connections placed Fuji music genre on a platform that commandeered respectability which has made the general public accord Fuji Musicians a degree of honour.
Gani disclosed that they were celebrating him as a worthy leader and the symbol by which Fuji Musicians were being measured and evaluated, adding that, to a large extent, he created the path many of them were threading today.
The Governor who sings exactly like K1 said, “If we all pride in the association today, we owe it to King Wasiu Ayinde, because he and a few other established Fuji Musicians worked unremittingly to earn the respect and popularity we today enjoy in the association. Additionally, his personal achievements and recognition have also rubbed on the image of the group. We are indeed proud of him. This explains why the Executive and entire members of our association are felicitating him on the occasion of his birthday”
“We are also using this opportunity to greet his wife, Yeye Maiyegun, Asake Okin for standing by him and taking good care of him. You know, according to Oluaye’s song, a wife who takes good care of her husband; serves him food timely will benefit enormously from such husband. We wish Asake Okin all the best”.
“We pray that Almighty God would grant K1 the grace of marking many more years in good health with many more achievements. “At 65, he is still very young. We wish to have him leading the way for us for many more years. We want to see the King of Fuji Music and Maiyegun of Yorubaland which is the cradle of Fuji Music mark 70, 80, 90, 100 and above. Happy Birthday our own king! Many happy returns of the day Oluaye kafata”, Governor Omolaja Ganiu chipped.
The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the agro cargo airport being constructed by his administration will be ready for use by November.
The governor equally disclosed that the project when completed would provide no fewer than 25,000 jobs for the people of the state.
Abiodun who made the disclosure during the All Progressive Congress senatorial meeting for Ogun East senatorial district held in Ijebu-Ode, on Thursday, noted that the construction of the airport commenced in March, 2021 would probably be the fastest constructed airport in the continent.
“The impact of the agro cargo airport will affect positive effects on hotels and warehouses being constructed in the area. Nigeria Customs and the Nigerian Air force are coming there. We estimate that in the first eighteen months, we will create a minimum of twenty-five thousand jobs in that airport, this is not a power point airport,” he said.
Abiodun, while also noting that his administration has come up with a committee that would handle issues bordering on logistics in each local government in the state so as to make it easier for the people to register, added that the Independent National Electoral Commission has assured his administration of their support when needed
“It is important that our people are duly registered to vote, we have spoken with the Independent National Electoral Commission to take their machines to our wards, but they said it is not yet time.
“As a result of that, we have formed a committee that will be saddled with the responsibility of providing logistics for each local government to ensure that we mobilize our people to register, we will not rest, we will ensure that we do the needful so that all those who would want to exercise their right during the election are not disenfranchised from voting,” Abiodun stated.
The governor urged party faithful in the senatorial district not to allow anyone to create division in the party, declaring that all political aspirations are legitimate.
He further noted that the party and its members would determine who would represent them in the forth coming elections, adding that governors under the umbrella of the rulling All Progressives Congress are solidly behind President Muhammadu Buhari.
“Every ambition is legitimate, there is nothing wrong with anyone aspiring to contest for a position. APC has become a serious and shinning brand at least in this state and in 22 other states in this country. This party is bigger in Ogun State, it is stronger, formidable and harmonious.
“We are not like any other party without a president, where their governors can do anyhow. But, we have a sitting president who has continued to provide purposeful leadership for this country, and whatever his decision, we governors are going to support.
“We will determine who will offer us the representation at all levels, from the State Assembly to House of Representatives to the Senate and to governorship. Let us not allow anyone to divide us, you have worked too hard for that, this is not the time for anyone to come and now polarize this party,” Abiodun submitted.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council, Chief Dapo Okuboyejo, while commending Governor Abiodun for embarking on the total turnaround of the senatorial district through the various infrastructural development, called on the governor to address the infrastructural decadence in some of the Government Reserved Areas in the state.
Also, a former deputy governor in the state, Segun Adesegun who acknowledged the governor for not relenting in his efforts to make the senatorial district and the state as a whole better than he met it, called on the party faithful and the people to continue to support the administration of Governor Abiodun.
K1 De Ultimate who is the current King of Fuji Music genre, today March 3 adds a year and chose to make it a low key celebration with a few friends gathering in his palatial home in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
K1 whose real name is Wasiu Ayinde Omogbolahan Anifowoshe otherwise said he chose to mark his 65th Birthday low key because according to him he was yet to finish an ongoing gigantic project of his for which he would be rolling out the drums.
He disclosed he was not ready to do anything at all but his wife, Asake Okin who was marking the his first birthday with him after their wedding. “You know, as much as I have reasons to be grateful to God for His immeasurable blessing upon me, I felt I should keep it low keyed while still working on my special project for which I intend to roll out the drum”, he explained.
K1 De Ultimate was born to Alhaja Sadiatu Boluade and Prince Anifowoshe of the Fidipotemole ruling house in Ijebu -Ode.Ogun State.
We gathered he started his journey into the Fuji music arena when he joined late Mr. Fuji himself, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Balogun aka Sikiru Ayinde Barrister.
He later formed his own band then known as Fuji Messiah organization. For year under the tutelage of Ayinde Barrister he was relatively unknown. His breakthrough came with with the release of his work titled, “Talazo” in 1984
The album marked a turning point in his career and since then it has been hits upon hits.
In the course of his career the man who is also being referred to as Oluaye Fuji has won numerous awards both home and abroad. His image has also continued to soar. The late Oba of Lagos Adeyinka Oyekan crowned him “Oluomo” of Lagos while Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi only recently bestowed on him the reverential title of “Maiyegun” of Yoruba land.
K1 De Ultimate who is the current King of Fuji Music genre, today March 3 adds a year and chose to make it a low key celebration with a few friends gathering in his palatial home in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
K1 whose real name is Wasiu Ayinde Omogbolahan Anifowoshe otherwise said he chose to mark his 65th Birthday low key because according to him he was yet to finish an ongoing gigantic project of his for which he would be rolling out the drums.
He disclosed he was not ready to do anything at all but his wife, Asake Okin who was marking the his first birthday with him after their wedding. “You know, as much as I have reasons to be grateful to God for His immeasurable blessing upon me, I felt I should keep it low keyed while still working on my special project for which I intend to roll out the drum”, he explained.
K1 De Ultimate was born to Alhaja Sadiatu Boluade and Prince Anifowoshe of the Fidipotemole ruling house in Ijebu -Ode.Ogun State.
We gathered he started his journey into the Fuji music arena when he joined late Mr. Fuji himself, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Balogun aka Sikiru Ayinde Barrister.
He later formed his own band then known as Fuji Messiah organization. For year under the tutelage of Ayinde Barrister he was relatively unknown. His breakthrough came with with the release of his work titled, “Talazo” in 1984
The album marked a turning point in his career and since then it has been hits upon hits.
In the course of his career the man who is also being referred to as Oluaye Fuji has won numerous awards both home and abroad. His image has also continued to soar. The late Oba of Lagos Adeyinka Oyekan crowned him “Oluomo” of Lagos while Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi only recently bestowed on him the reverential title of “Maiyegun” of Yoruba land.
Rear Admiral Yakub Wambai presenting a gift to Prince Dapo Abiodun
Abiodun mulls establishment of Naval Base in Ogun
By Bisade Ojoye
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed the state was collaborating with the Federal Government put in place infrastructure in Tongegi Island in order to make the residents of the oil rich island feel development as Nigerians.
Abiodun disclosed this when he received the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Yakub Wambai, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, on Wednesday.
The governor, while informing Wambai his desire to visit the Island to see things for himself, said that he had on several occasion discussed the issue of the island with the president and other relevant authorities on the need to make the people feel the presence of government in the area.
“I have discussed with Mr. President the condition of the people on the island when he came here to commission some of our projects. I have also discussed with the National Security Adviser and other relevant stakeholders on the need for Nigeria to make a strong presence in the island especially with the activities of our neighbouring country.
“Though the island can only be accessed through the water, I will visit the Island very soon to see things for myself and I would like you to make the trip with me”, Abiodun told the Naval Chief.
He, however, reiterated his request for the setting up of a Naval Base at the Olokola seaport, adding that the Nigerian Air force and the Customs Service have indicated interest to establish their presence at the state’s Cargo Airport, which according to him is undergoing construction with the first phase ready for commissioning on the second quarter of this year.
“Very soon, we will be announcing the commencement of our sea port, to that extent, you will be receiving a letter requesting for a full Naval Base in Ogun State and we will do everything to support the establishment of that base. Because if we are creating a port, it is also important for us to ensure that we have significant naval presence,” he noted
He explained that Ogun being the industrial hub of the country and the closest to Lagos, the nation’s economic capital, the state is poised to face security challenges.
He praised the inter-agency cooperation and collaboration with his administration which he said had engendered peace and security.
While pledging to give the Navy the necessary support, Abiodun said the reactivation of OP MESA, establishment of the Amotekun Corps, has assisted bringing about peace across the state.
According to him, operation of the OP MESA has been expanded to deal with ritual killings, cyber crimes, cultism, kidnapping and oil bunkering.
Earlier, Admiral Wambai said apart from assessing the condition of the Navy Secondary School in Abeokuta, his visit was to also look at ways security could be improved, taking into consideration recent happenings in the country.
The Flag Officer Commanding who had earlier inaugurated the observation post and embarked on familiarization tour of the school, disclosed that the visit was his first since he assumed duty
“Nigerian Navy Secondary School Abeokuta has been very wonderful; it has produced a lot of talents for Nigeria and produced excellent results. We are here to make sure that the standard which they are known for is maintained or even taken to the next level.
“The school so far is doing very well, it has been able to leave up to its billing, the infrastructure I have seen can be compared to most other secondary schools, even better than some and we will continue to do the best we can. The Navy as it were, will continue to put in its utmost best to make sure that whatever school it has, will continue to maintain very high standard both in character and learning,” he said.
Wamabai, however, commended the management of the school led by Commander Jacinta Asetubo and charged the school’s Steel Band and other students to balance their character with learning.
He called for continued support from the state government, saying his officers and men stationed in the state were ever ready to contribute to the peace and security of the state.
The Nigeria Police Force in conjunction with Police Service Commission has extended its application deadline for the eligible candidates from the South- Western part of the country in the ongoing recruitment into the Constable Cadre of the Nigeria Police.
This was contained in a release signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Bureau of Cabinet and Special Services, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka to encourage more youth to put in application for the exercise, as a way of contributing their quota to improve security and overall development of the nation.
Ogun State Government is partnering with the National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) to enable 200 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) access capital to start and grow their businesses.
Speaking during a meeting in Abeokuta with MSMEs themed, “Funding Opportunities for MSMEs in Ogun State”, Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Kikelomo Longe said the engagement was held to build on the gains of the last Ogun State MSMEs Business Clinic and further assist beneficiaries to overcome the challenge of accessing fund which had continued to hinder businesses globally.
Longe noted that the present administration had instituted several policies and executed initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth, adding that the government was working on establishing six Economic Development Clusters while some entrepreneurs have been clustered at the Technology Incubation Centres at Odogbolu, Onijanganjangan and Owode-Yewa.
” I also appreciate you for executing this timely intervention targeted at empowering 200 entrepreneurs in the State to potentially access capital required to start, grow and scale-up their businesses”, the Commissioner stated.
She called on entrepreneurs to avail themselves of the opportunity by registering for their Business Premises Permit on the State database via http://www.businesspermit.ogunstate.gov.ng, adding that it would enable the government to plan better for their business.
Speaking earlier, Special Adviser to the Governor on Industry, Trade, and Investment, Mr. Remi Ogunmefun said the present administration is focused on sustaining businesses by linking entrepreneurs with fund providers and building their capacity.
In his address, the State Chairman, National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB), Mr. Samusideen Sodiya said the programme was organised to expose the participants to various funding opportunities available for MSMEs in the State and also educate them on how to judiciously invest their capital.
Sodiya added that NAMB is ready to sustain its collaboration with the State government to improve funding opportunities for businesses.
In a goodwill message, a representative of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Mr. Victor Obaleze said the German company had reached an agreement with the Ogun State government to train 10,000 Entrepreneurs to help them start, expand and attract investments.
Contributing, the State Manager, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr. Biodun Awoliyi assured that the organisation is ready to train beneficiaries of loan facility accessed through the programme to enable them acquire soft skills which would help manage the funds effectively.
Speaking on behalf of other participants, Mrs. Olubusayo Akinniku and Mr. Olanrewaju Orija commended the organisers and called for the programme to be held every quarter of the year, so as to stimulate more MSMEs development.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has advocated for more awareness campaigns from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), against ritual killings and other social vices, just as he supported tougher measures for whosoever found wanting.
Abiodun who disclosed this while addressing members of the Coalition of Theatre Arts Associations, Ogun State Chapter, in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta stated that the present administration would not relent in its efforts to eradicate incessant killings in the State.
The Governor, represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo assured of his government’s support for the group’s activities, as it contributes to the development of the State, saying his government value the contributions of any professional body that key into the State developmental plans.
“The present administration in the State is working round the clock to ensure that these social vices are eradicated from the State, especially among our youths, even though these social vices did not just begin from this present administration while stiffer penalties await perpetrators of these acts. Your theme ‘Say No to Ritual Killings and other Social Vices in Ogun State’ is apt at this period and it is in tandem with the present administration’s mantra.’’, Abiodun said.
He charged the members to use the profession to downplay any roles that involves ritual killings and reflect the virtues that people should imbibe, particularly the younger generation.
Speaking on behalf of the group, its Chairman, Mr. Yinka Ola-Williams said the walk was to campaign against the menace of ritual killings and loss of innocent lives in the State, as well as using their profession to sensitise and re-orientate youths on the ’Get rich quick’ syndrome and other nefarious activities.
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