Historic As Osinbajo launched MSME Clinic in Osun, Commends Aregbesola

Posted by Yemi Adepoju

It was historic and full of life in Osogbo, the capital city of the State of Osun as government and the good people of the state hosted Vice President - Professor Yemi Osinbajo on a one day official visit to flag off MSME clinic (a flagship programme of federal government to ease ways of doing business in Nigeria) and give out cheques to all the beneficiaries of MarketMoni of Bank of Industry on Thursday 30th November 2017.

As early as 6am, the venue of the programme - Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo started receiving guests from all the nooks and crannies of the state; artisans, traders, community leaders, market women, drummers, entertainers, traditional rulers, heads of government ministries, departments and agencies wore both good clothes and good look to receive the august visitor.

It seems both nature and climate conspired to give the occasion a perfect weather condition that is neither too hot nor too dull. At exactly 3:44 pm, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and his Chief Host, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola among other government officials touched the venue of the programme with glitz, glamour and standing ovation.

Professor Yemi Osinbajo in his remark said he was in Osun with Director Generals of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), National Agency for Food Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Bank of Industry (BOI) among others in order to familiarize with Osun on how they can grow their businesses maximally and efficiently. He said MSME Clinic utmost objective is to ensure a conducive environment and sustainable operational support by the government to small-scale enterprises for visible growth and development.

Vice President Osinbajo admirably commended Governor Rauf Aregbesola for all his lofty programmes that are beauty and masterpiece to behold. He specifically mentioned good roads, world-class bridges, magnificent new schools and empowerment programmes as both legendary and everlasting. He urged the people of the state to keep supporting the government in all her efforts to transform the state into enviable height and thanked everyone for the rousing welcome accorded to him.

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BULK FUND USED FOR 10KM LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROADS UNDER AREGBESOLA WERE SIPHONED UNDER PDP - KOLAPO ALIMI TELLS CRITICS.

Posted by Yemi Adepoju

Reacting to criticism by the opposition on social media yesterday, Barrister. Kola Alimi, The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs said, the bulk of funds used in financing all 10kilometers of roads supervised by the state government of Osun were from excess crude oil fund, popularly known as eco-fund, which the previous administration siphoned without anything to show for it.

A comment by one Facebook user, Prince Ade that the 10km roads per local government have claimed all allocation meant for local governments for over 7years. Barrister Kolapo Alimi Replied that "PDP can never see anything wrong in the failed Honeycomb road project through which Billions of naira was siphoned but they could condemn a road project that was successful. What a shameless set of people.

He further explained, "For your information, the bulk of the fund used for the construction of the roads were from excess crude oil fund, popularly known as eco-fund, which the previous administration siphoned without anything to show for it. So, your blackmail was only borne out of ignorance. If I Kolapo Alimi that was part of successful completion of an unprecedented road project should be ashamed, what will you now tell those that were part of the administration that failed on honeycomb? Why should I be ashamed, I am proud to be associated with a successful project. Sentiment apart, removing the 10km roads constructed under Aregbesola from each LG, there will be no good road again.

Kolapo Alimi was also asked by another Facebook user, Hardeywuyi Burlarnley 

"Aside from that for you not to mention or list another success of your administration at the local level for the past 7yrs, that shows that you have not achieved anything. Don't forget that in 2007, the governor targeted his campaign on 6points integral action. Can you enlighten us if he is able to stand on his earlier promises?"

He replied,"Thank you, my brother, for that question, for your information local Government is responsible for the payment of 5% traditional allowances, primary school Teachers and Local Government staff salaries, primary school, and Local Government pensioners. After all these payments whatever that remains is spent by each LG base on the peculiarity and need of their people.
Apart from the 10km roads which were centrally supervised, some LGs also embarked on rehabilitation of roads in their respective LGs, some embarked on the grading of roads, some for the digging of boreholes, some on transformers etc.

"What we have not embarked upon is another centrally supervised project. Each LG is doing its own bit in its area and for your information after the creation of new Local councils, most of the new Councils have embarked on the construction of their secretariat, all these are being done despite the paucity of fund ravaging all the tiers of Government."

He concluded, " I'm not stating the facts because of you people that are PROFESSIONAL CRITICS, I'm stating the facts because of innocent readers who might take what you people are posting as facts, having put the facts to the public galore for the consumption reasonable members of the society, I'm done on that. However, since we are in a democracy where talk is free and where everyone is free to hold the opinion best suited him/her, you are free to hold the opinion that best suited you. Meanwhile, I appreciate you people for your engagement so far, thank you."

FIFA Approved Nigeria and Argentina Prestige International Friendly Match Slated fo Nov. 14

Content of the letter below


The General Secretary, 
Aleksandr Alaev,
The Football Union of Russia


"FIFA would like to thank you for complying with the Regulations Governing International Matches by submitting the relevant information and authorizations for the following tier 1 international match: Argentina Vs Nigeria, Krasnodar Stadium, Krasnodar, 14 November 2017.


In accordance with article 7 of the regulations, FIFA is happy to provide official authorization for this men’s tier 1 international match.


Please note that this authorization is conditional upon FIFA receiving details of the referees who will officiate in the stated match. We will confirm authorization once the referee details have been received and checked. We would like to remind you that only referees included in the 2017 FIFA Refereeing Lists can officiate in an international ‘A’ match.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that in accordance with article 12 of the Regulations Governing International Matches, your association is required to ensure that a completed association report, list of players for both teams and the referee report are submitted to FIFA within 48 hours of each international ‘A’ match."

signed by;
Christian Unger
 FIFA’s Director of Competitions.

Aregbesola: Jide's death is a blow to many of his family

Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has described as shocking, the death of Jide Tinubu, son of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Aregbesola said the deceased was a young man with promising future, who, sadly, was snatched away by the icy hands of death at his prime.

The statement added by his Media Adviser, Mr. Sola Fasure, Aregbesola said he received the news of Jide's death with great shock and grief.

He noted that in the African belief system, it is a very sad occurrence for a child to predecease his or her parent, saying Jide's sudden demise is very painful.

The statement reads: “I received the sad news of the death of Jide Tinubu, the son of the former governor of Lagos State and the Party’s National Leader, Senator Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with great shock and grief.

“It is very sad to lose a child or any loved one for that matter at his or her prime. Jide's death is a blow to  many of his family, both extended and immediate.

“This indeed, is a very sad moment we all share with our great leader. My heartfelt condolence goes to the entire Tinubu family.
"On behalf of myself, the government and the good people of Osun, I offer our heartfelt condolences to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at this moment of trial.

"We pray Almighty Allah (SWT) bestow on the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable lose and May Allah grant the late Jide eternal rest.”

Progressives e-Group Mourn Tinubu's son.

The Progressives e-Group commiserate with the Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday as received the shocking news of the death of Barrister Jide Tinubu, the son of the former Governor of Lagos State and National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Through the coordinator of the social media group and, Mr. Wale Alabi on his social media page said,"May Almighty Allah console our leader, Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the death of his son. Our prayers are with you and family sir."

Mr. Jide Tinubu was a Law graduate of the University of Liverpool, England. He obtained his Master's degree in Maritime Law from the University. He has worked in the Legal Department of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited.