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OKE OGUN: THE BEST AS CAPITAL FOR THE PROPOSED NEW OYO STATE.

Following the Senate public hearing held in Lagos earlier this month in respect to the state creation, the Senate has in their Friday 11th July plenary proposed the creaction of 12 new states with 2 in each geo-political zone. This development had Ibadan and Ijebu States proposed from the present Oyo and Ogun states respectively. And in all fairness to the Senate, they have done a great job that will enable easy passage of the bill, having conspicuously considered the landmass of some of the shortchanged states in the last creation.

By that arrangement, Ibadan is going with Ibarapa, leaving ÒkèÒgùn, Oyo and Ogbomoso in the new Oyo State. The siting of new Oyo State Capital should ordinarily not be a topic of debate and should ACTUALLY NOT. By every standard, ÒkèÒgùn is naturally positioned as the most suitable location for the capital of the new Oyo State. Factors like landmass, Population, natural resources, centralization, huge infrastructure, Economy, Tourist sites, Food Security, and presence of Research Centers and Higher Institutions of Learning are outstanding qualifications for ÒkèÒgùn to be sited as capital.

Beyond all sentiments, ÒkèÒgùn represents about 47.57% of the total landmass of the present Oyo State; it will represent more than 65% of the proposed new Oyo state. And by numbers of Local Government Area, ÒkèÒgùn has 10 LGAs which is the largest amongst the rest of it's co- proposed journeyers; Ogbomoso with 5 LGAs and Oyo with 4 LGAs. For a fact! ÒkèÒgùn with its 13,537km2 area is 2 to 4 times bigger than Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Ekiti and Lagos States. So, if it can not stand as a state for now, being a capital would be fair.

Talking about natural resources deposits, no other region other than ÒkèÒgùn in either of the present Oyo State or the proposed new Oyo State (with the exit of Ibadan and Ibarapa) that has an inch of the natural resources and precious stones the nature has blessed ÒkèÒgùn with; amongst which are gold, marble, kaolin, granite, iron-ore, tantalite, talc, beryl etc. They are all available in commercial quantities in ÒkèÒgùn.

Going by Centralization: ÒkèÒgùn is so central and naturally positioned such that one can easily connect from anywhere within and outside the state. There are good road networks suitable to navigate to state capital from Ogun, Kwara, the proposed Ibadan state and even beyond.

On infrastructure, the Ikere Gorge Dam in Iseyin is a huge source of Power/water Generation and distribution to the state and its neighbors. And apart from power and water security, this will attract investors and shall in no meagre measure boost the economy of the state. Need we also mention that the construction of the road that leads to Ikere Dam has commenced courtesy of Governor Seyi Makinde's administration and the long abandoned Power plant has also recently been approved for revamping by the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commence soon.

Iyake hanging lake in ÒkèÒgùn is a great site to behold for tourists. Colorado has the 2nd hanging lake in the world and it's boosting it's economy through same by way of tourism. The Federal Government will benefit hugely in this resource and the new state will also not suffer courtesy of this alone.

For Economy, virtually each town in ÒkèÒgùn has outstanding art that boosts economic activities. Iseyin is known for the great art of Aso Oke rated as best in the world; Ipapo for soap making, Shaki for quality Pot production and other towns for one art or the other. Aso Oke International Market in Iseyin is also a great one to lure investors to the new proposed state and shall be a major source of Economy booster.

ÒkèÒgùn being the food basket of Oyo State will do better in terms of Food Security upon attaining the State Capital status. The rich soil of the land coupled with the existence of Ikere dam will help farmers to engage in farming activities all year round produce.

A capital city should be one with serene environment with facilities that does not only make people comfortable but that will also add value to people; such is ÒkèÒgùn with library of International standard (Raji Oke-Esa Library) and Ebedi Residency for Literary works sitting comfortably in the heart of ÒkèÒgùn.

Aside other factors mentioned above, OkeOgun hosts a Federal University, a State University, a State Polytechnic, 2 private Polytechnics and a College of health Sciences. All these are lovely factors to be considered, as the new capital will not start from the scratch for those important requirements.

Finally, the National Assembly has gone this far, the completion of the process will determine what they shall be remembered for after now. It's only expected they are remembered for good, by placing the capital where it best suits. We can all ruminate on the words of Edmund Burke who said , "There is but one law for all, namely that law which governs all law, the law of our Creator, the law of humanity, justice, equity - the law of nature and of nations". The justice and equity here can only be NEW OYO STATE with ÒKÈÒGÙN as CAPITAL.

May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Babajide Oniyo, MNIQS, RQS,
President, Council of Iseyin Youths Organizations, CIYO.

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The Senate President - Nigeria
House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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Peter obi Snubs Edo State Governor as Peter Obi Writes An Emotional Thank You Message To Those Who Celebrated His Birthday, Explains Why He Does Not Celebrate Birthday. He Wrote.....

"Thank You All !

From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of goodwill and birthday wishes I received worldwide. I remain deeply grateful to all who marked the day in one way or another, not to mention Nigerian youths, the Obidient family and the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, renowned for their apostolate to the poor.

As for me, while I deeply appreciate the gestures of celebration, I must once again reiterate that I do not personally celebrate birthdays. I recall vividly when I turned 50, during my time as Governor. Many institutions and individuals approached me with elaborate plans for the occasion.

One institution generously offered to build a house for me in the village. When I asked for the estimated cost, they said it would be N120 million. I humbly requested that the funds be redirected to build classrooms in three educational institutions at Agulu, Ekwulobia and Abatete. They obliged-and the impact was far-reaching.

Another group had budgeted N20 million for a lavish party. I graciously asked them to consider using the funds to purchase desktop computers for schools.
Their eventual donation of 200 desktops was distributed to schools across the state, enhancing learning for many students.

In a similar spirit of redirection, another organisation-whose intention had originally been to celebrate me-ended up donating buses, which we distributed to institutions in need, including one that went to the legendary Old Rangers Association.

This has been my consistent approach over the years.
On each birthday, I use the opportunity to redirect goodwill towards causes that uplift others.
As I turned 64 years old yesterday, I must confess that the current state of our nation makes the idea of personal merriment even more difficult to contemplate.

The scale of suffering and deprivation among our people weighs heavily on the conscience. This is why I have once again requested that all those who wish to celebrate me should instead channel their resources towards helping the poor or supporting our struggling health and educational institutions.

On my part, I have chosen this day to renew my personal commitment to continue supporting the institutions of state in the best way I can, especially those that directly serve the people.

Providentially, I was in Rome, at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs, and my birthday coincided with this visit. I used this sacred opportunity, as I always do when I am in Nigeria, to remember you all in prayer. I especially prayed for our beloved country, Nigeria-that God may touch the hearts of our leaders, and awaken in them the realisation that public funds are meant for the public good.

May we all find strength and grace to keep striving for a more just, compassionate, and equitable society.
Thank you, once again". -PO

"It's okay I like older women" — 22years old fan tells Tems as she refused to sing for him because of his age

Tems is trending online after a hilarious moment at her recent show at the O2 Academy in Brixton, London.

30years old Tems was doing her usual thing, picking a fan to serenade, she picked a 22 years old fan, she asked his age, he said 22, and Tems was like “Nah, you’re too young for me" and he replied “It’s okay, I like older women!” The crowd lost it, and Tems couldn’t help but laugh. She went ahead and sang to him anyway, telling him to look into her eyes.

Many Nigerian men are crying online wishing it was them

Falana Berates Kemi Badenoch over claim that she cannot pass Nigerian citizenship to her children | ABK News

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has lashed out at British Conservative politician Kemi Badenoch over her claim that she cannot pass Nigerian citizenship to her children because she is a woman.

Badenoch, the former UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade and a leading figure in the Conservative Party, made the controversial remark during an interview with Fareed Zakaria on CNN on Sunday. Speaking about immigration and citizenship laws, she claimed Nigerian legislation does not allow women to confer nationality on their children.

“It’s virtually impossible, for example, to get Nigerian citizenship. I have that citizenship by virtue of my parents. I can’t give it to my children because I’m a woman,” Badenoch said. “Yet loads of Nigerians come to the UK and stay for a relatively free period of time, acquire British citizenship. We need to stop being naive.”

In a strongly worded response on Monday, Falana described Badenoch’s statement as “a display of utter ignorance” and accused her of misinforming the British public to score political points.

“In her desperate attempt to impress the British electorate, Kemi Badenoch keeps running down Nigeria,” Falana said in a statement issued in Lagos.

He cited Section 25(b) and (c) of the Nigerian Constitution to debunk her claims, stating clearly that a child born outside Nigeria to a Nigerian parent regardless of gender is entitled to citizenship.

“Contrary to her misleading claim, your children are Nigerians because you are a Nigerian,” Falana stated. “Her assertion that she cannot give Nigerian citizenship to her children because she is a woman is not in consonance with Nigerian law.”

He further referenced Section 42(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which prohibits discrimination based on gender, birth, or class, saying, “Therefore, her two children are Nigerian citizens. The fact that she may not want them to claim it is irrelevant. For now, they are dual citizens of Britain and Nigeria.”

Falana also challenged Badenoch’s statement that Nigerian citizenship is “virtually impossible” for foreigners to obtain. He pointed out that Sections 26 and 27 of the Constitution allow foreigners to acquire Nigerian nationality through registration or naturalisation, once the legal requirements are met.

However, the senior advocate did acknowledge an area of concern in the law where gender inequality still exists.

“A woman married to a Nigerian man can be registered as a citizen, but the same privilege is not extended to a man married to a Nigerian woman. This reflects the patriarchal nature of the law. It should be urgently amended,” Falana said.

The debate has triggered reactions on both sides of the Atlantic, as Nigerians at home and abroad continue to challenge outdated gender provisions in legal frameworks.

Lagos Reporters will continue to track developments around diaspora citizenship rights and constitutional reforms affecting Nigerian identity.

Senator Natasha H. Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District has officially notified the Inspector-General of Police of her intention to resume legislative duties at the National Assembly following a Federal High Court ruling that nullified her suspension. This move comes despite an earlier caution from the Nigerian Senate urging her not to resume.

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While I don’t like her as a person and I strongly disagree with her politics, we must nonetheless examine closely the issues she has attempted to highlight:
1. She is speaking to the masculinity of the Nigerian state.
2. The limitations imposed on the female gender in conferring citizenship rights.
3. The entrenched patriarchy within the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

These are critical issues that must be addressed.

Can a Nigerian woman confer citizenship rights without restriction? The clear answer is no.

Let’s set Kemi aside and focus on the real task ahead: What does it truly mean to be a Nigerian citizen? And why should such a fundamental right vary based on gender provinciality ?

2FACE IDIBIA Launches New Record Label — “A Guy Entertainment”
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‎Legendary Nigerian music icon 2Baba, also known as 2Face Idibia, is officially back in the game!
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‎He has just launched a brand-new record label called “A Guy Entertainment”, signaling a major comeback after a quiet spell in the music industry.
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‎According to reports, the label will not only be a platform for his upcoming projects, but will also focus on signing and grooming young, talented artists — a move that could redefine the future of Afrobeat yet again.
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Hmmm my president.

The Asiwaju of the universe, the man that has, for the first time hit the elites below the belt and they are wailing and crying like toddlers.

Just imagine the new opposition, ask them what are the new ideas they are bringing to the table, because the Jagaban has covered all and swept them off the carpet.

Lets even suggest, if they take over the government are they going to undo all the major reforms going on now or what, because all this people am seeing are all parts of the rots called Nigeria before.

I am just wondering ooo, this is just two years out of mandatory 8 that a president stay in office in Nigeria, and the elites could not withstand the pain and the agony they have subjected Nigerians into all these years.

I don't want to pick them one by one because there is nothing you people don't know. These people are so pained to the extent that just in two years is like 100yrs in their bodies. Imagine all devils were exhumed from their cemeteries just because of Jagaban.

But I blame the followers for been so docile and uninformed to see and to know who is really fighting for them. I keep on asking what are the new opposition bringing to the table. Asiwaju said they lack ideas and truly no single ideas in all of them. Imagine somebody that his wife was collecting N4b every month for a year and yet nothing was achieved now saying he wanted to rescue Nigeria. I pity Nigerian followers because many of them lacks discerning mental systems. Just following mobs all the time.

Imagine that big mouthed former kogi senator after how many years in the chambers and the only thing he can show is toys in his garage. Well I don't blame him as old as he is no wife no responsibility. And Nigeria could not even reason. It's suicidal to argue with some Nigerians because you will not be able to sleep after wasting a lot of energy to.make them reason all to no avail.

Tinubu the champion of the masses step up your gears and continue to decimate them.

Burna Boy has apologised for his comments criticising Afrobeats music, saying that they stemmed from a place of unhappiness.

The initial comments divided fan opinion back in 2023, when the Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer spoke to Zane Lowe for Apple Music, and shared that he thought the Afrobeats genre as a whole was devoid of any deeper meaning.

“Half of them, [actually,] 90 per cent of them, have almost no real-life experiences that they can understand,” he claimed. “That’s why you hear most Nigerian music, African Music, or Afrobeats, as people call it, is mostly about nothing, literally nothing.”

“There is no substance to it, like nobody is talking about anything. It’s just a great time, an amazing time,” he added. “But at the end of the day, life isn’t an amazing time.”

Now, two years on, the artist –who became the first African artist to headline a stadium show in the UK in 2023 – has looked back at his comments and said that it came in retaliation for feeling like he was being confined to one genre.

“I didn’t understand why people wanted my music to be inside one box,” he said when speaking to BBC 1Xtra’s Eddie Kadi, in a new interview.

Burna says he was "in a dark place mentally" when he made the comments.

"I wasn't the happiest man in the world," he says

He says the "division" his words caused helped him to "come to terms" with his opinion.

"I got the point of the Afrobeats tag in that moment," he says.

"I totally get it and I apologise for that confusion."

"I learnt to embrace the fact that I will always be different," he says.

"I'm not going to be the favourite but I'm going to be the best."

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