BREAKING: Oyo Lawmaker, Hon Popoola Is Dead

Hon. Ademola Olusegun Popoola, a lawmaker representing Ibadan Southeast constituency II at Oyo state House of Assembly has been reportedly dead.

Hon. Popoola died last night at University College Hospital ( UCH ) after suffering from Kidney related disease

Popoola was the Chairman of, the Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters. He died at the age of 46.

More details soon…..

VIDEO: Angry mob haul stones on Gov. Oyetola’s convoy

southwest-frontier.com  gathered reports that angry youths on Tuesday threw stones at Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s electioneering convoy in a video widely circulated on social media. 

The aggrieved indigenes were seen hauling stones, sachet water and other sophisticated objects to stop the convoy.

An Associated Press reporter was unable to see if anyone was hurt.

Oyetola who is seeking to return to power for his second term held his final rally today.

Details later...

100 shops, over 350 traders affected in Bodija fire incident – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that over 100 shops were destroyed during Monday’s fire incident that occurred at Bodija Market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The agency also revealed that no fewer than 350 traders in the market were also affected.

It made these revelations on Monday.

southwest-frontier.com  recalls that property worth millions of naira were destroyed at Bodija Marketby a fire incident in the early hours of Monday.

The cause of the fire incident has not been ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

But, NEMA in its reaction, said that about 100 shops were razed, adding that over 350 traders were affected.

NEMA Southwest Zonal office in a statement made available to SOUTHWEST-FRONTIER also disclosed that foodstuffs and other valuable items worth millions of naira were completely destroyed.

NEMA said that it and other stakeholders were informed and they quickly went to the scene of the incident to rescue the situation.

“NEMA received a distress call early hours of this morning of the fire outbreak at a section of Bodija Market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Immediately, the Zonal office activated and mobilised the Federal and State fire services to bring the situation under control.

“Over 350 traders were affected, while shops close to 100 were totally razed down by the fire. Foodstuffs and other valuable items worth millions of naira were completely destroyed,” it said.

Kuje prison break: Buhari reluctant to hold his appointees responsible – Arewa Youths

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Monday said that President Muhammadu Buhari is reluctant to hold his appointees responsible for the recent Kuje Prison attack by suspected Boko Haram members.

The ACF, in a statement by its Secretary-General, Murtala Aliyu, wants Buhari to rise up to the occasion and ensure that his appointees are held responsible for any deterioration of the security situation under their watch.

SOUTHWEST-FRONTIER.COM  reports that scores of terrorists suspected to be Boko Haram members had last week attacked Kuje prison with explosives and other weapons and freed all their members and other criminal elements.

The incident has continued to create reactions from stakeholders who expressed shock at the level of the security crisis in Nigeria.

“We noted that the response of President Muhammadu Buhari to the Kuje Prison tragedy, in particular, was to offer the familiar cocktail of platitudes of sermons, condemnations and yet more sermons,” ACF’s statement partly read.

“In other countries, the Kuje jail attack and similar ones that have happened in parts of Nigeria would’ve led to massive reshuffle, resignations and possibly prosecutions of officials that are negligent, incompetent or plainly untrustworthy.

“Probably because President Buhari is unable or unwilling to hold his appointees responsible for any deterioration of the security situation and some other socioeconomic sectors under their watch, the vast amount of money and other resources being pumped into the security agencies have largely been ineffective.

“We demand that President Buhari braces up without further delay and rises to today’s occasion,” the group said.

Dr Adekanmbi-Akinseye Felicitates With Muslims At Sallah

Founder Aderoju Ayoade Adekanmbi foundation, Hon (Dr) Adejoke Adekanmbi-Akinseye(AAA) on Friday, felicitated Muslims as they celebrate the year 2022 Eid-El-Kabir festivities. 

Dr Adekanmbi-Akinseye in a statement made available to southwest-frontier.com urged all Muslims especially those who performed this year’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land, to use the occasion to pray for peace and security for the country (NIGERIA).

She also called on Muslim faithful to pray for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming general elections and the emergence of leaders with the capacity to reunite the country and put her on the path of progress once more.

She further urged them to be their brothers’ keeper by extending hands of fellowship to their neigbours and needy in society from the abundance of their earthly material blessings.

While thanking the executive Governor of Oyo state, His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde for putting the peoples first in all his policies, she therefore called on the Federal Government to rejig the security architecture and provide all that is required for the nation’s Armed Forces and other security agencies not only to maintain law and order but to protect lives and property of Nigerians.

He urged the Federal Government to emulate Makinde's approach by prioritizing the wellbeing and wellness of Nigerians by ensuring adequate security before, during and after the Sallah celebrations.

I congratulate all Muslims faithful as they join their counterparts across the world to mark the Eid-el-Kabir.

I admonish them to use the period to pray for peace and security of Nigeria because it is only in an atmosphere of peace and security that we can fulfill our life long aspirations. She said. 

Hon Seye Gbaroye Greets Muslim Faithful, Calls for Patience, Steadfastness

As the Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, Hon Seye Gbaroye, has urged Muslim faithful in Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency to emulate the resilience, patience and steadfastness as well as absolute faith in Allah, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim.

The Peoples Democratic Party Chieftain, in a statement  made available to southwest-frontier.com said the festival which is symbolised by slaughtering of rams as commanded by Allah, should be used to further foster unity and spread love in Egbeda/Ona-Ara, Oyo state and Nigeria as a whole. 

He added that though the country is going through a trying period, the Eid-el-Kabir should serve as an opportunity to supplicate and seek the face of God, for restoration and healing.

He further urged Muslims to remember those who don’t have and share the merriment with them.

“As our Muslim brothers celebrate, let us be moderate and remember those who don’t have in our neighborhood and share the merriment with them. Let us remember Nigeria and in particular, Oyo State, in our supplications”, Hon Gbaroye was quoted to be saying in the statement

On behalf of myself and member of my family, I congratulate our Muslim brothers all over the world on the occasion of the 2022 Eid-el-Kabir,” he added.

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Hon Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu Call for Prayers for Nigeria

Founder BASA foundation, Hon Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu has called on Muslim faithfuls to continue to demonstrate fear of God, promote Unity and show love to others. This is a key ingredient in building a better Nigeria.

Bolanle Sarumi in her Sallah message made available to southwest-frontier.com noted that, the essence of Eid-El-Kabir is the demonstration of the fear of Allah by Prophet Ibrahim (ASW) and his son, Prophet Ismail (ASW). If all of us can imbibe the fear of Allah, then our society will be better. Our country will develop if leaders display fear of Allah in taking key decisions that will affect the interests of the country/State and lives of the ordinary people,” she said.

She also urged Muslim ummah to pray for the security of the nation. Whilst describing insecurity as the nation’s worst nightmare, she stressed that without security of lives and property, development, progress, and economic prosperity would continue to elude the country.

According to her: “It is sad that insecurity has persisted as the nation’s worst nightmare for so many years. We have never had it this bad. I do not know of any other nation in the world where all shades of criminals kill and abduct citizens daily in peacetime as presently experienced in Nigeria.”

She further urged Muslims to preach peace and imbibe the virtues of Prophet Mohammed whose sacrificial and obedient life is the reason for the celebration.

PDP Chieftain, Dr Hellen Taiwo-Adebakin Charges Muslim Humah To Be Prayerful For The Nation

Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon (Dr) Hellen Taiwo-Adebakin have task Muslim faithful to pray against kidnapping, banditry, terrorism others in Nigeria. 

The party Chieftain and Secretary  of serving and fmr National ex Officio members made the call in a sallah message made available to southwest-frontier.com

Dr Adebakin urged Muslim faithful to use the occasion to pray for the success of the ongoing war against kidnapping, banditry, terrorism in the country. Also appealed to Nigerians to support the less privileged in the society.

It is only through love for one another and commitment to peace, security and stability that the country can progress towards the fulfilment of its great potentials as a nation,” she added.

While urging Nigerians to celebrate moderately, Hon Adebakin tasked Muslims and non-Muslims to use the occasion to pray for peace, security, stability and prosperity of Nigeria which, according to her, is moving on the path of sustainable development.

I urged Nigerians to embrace the cherished virtues of love, peace, charity and sacrifice as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Mohammed. Dr Adebakin concluded.

Oyo State Assembly Deputy Chief Whip, Yusuf Adebisi Tasks Muslims on Love, Peace, Unity at Sallah

The Oyo state house of Assembly deputy Chief Whip, Hon Yusuf Adebisi (currency), has urged the Muslim faithful in Ibadan Southwest constituency I to make love, peace and unity the hallmark of their celebrations as they mark the Eid-el- Kabir.

Yusuf  Adebisi said imbibing the spirit of love, peace, kindness, unity and sacrifice goes a long way in showing their understanding of what Prophet Mohammed stood and died for.

In a statement made available to Southwest frontier.com , Hon Yusuf Adebisi further admonished Muslims to fervently pray for peace, unity, love, prosperity, stability and security of Nigeria.

He said no time was better to pray for Nigeria than now that the peace, love, unity, stability and prosperity of the country is being threatened by security breaches and sundry crimes.

The youngest lawmaker also used the opportunity to salute Governor  Makinde who he said has demonstrated uncommon commitment to the security of Oyo state through social investment programmes that cater to the needs of the people.

“I wish to use this period of Eid-El kabir to speak to our inner selves and remind us that our great nation is going through challenges and all of us must play our role to overcome these challenges”, he said.

Kano State Declares 10-Day Public Holiday For Schoolchildren To Mark Eid-El-Kabir

The Kano State Ministry of Education has approved 10 days of Eid-El- Kabir Sallah break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.

This was just as the ministry warned that appropriate disciplinary action would be taken against defaulting students.

A statement issued by the spokesman of the state Ministry of Education, Aliyu Yusuf, on Wednesday, urged parents and guardians of pupils and students to take note that the break would commence on Thursday, July 7, to Sunday, July 17, 2022.

“The ministry, therefore, directed that all SS3 students writing NECO, NABTEB and NBAIS examinations as well as students on an exchange programme from other states at GSS Gwarzo and GGSS Shekara are to remain in their respective schools.

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“Similarly the ministry has directed all Head Teachers and Principals to ensure that boarding students return to their schools on Sunday, July 17, while Day students resume on Monday, July 18, 2022, respectively, as normal academic activities will start on the resumption day,” the statement read in part.

SOUTHWEST-FRONTIER.COM earlier reported that the Nigerian government declared next week Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

This had been announced by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, through a statement released on Thursday from his office.

Our intention in line with the property owner's decision is to rearrange all your kiosks to maintain sanity - BMG Boss

Bethel Multibiz Global (BMG) Concept Boss, Mr Afolabi Akinfenwa has cleared the air on the rumor of demolition of kiosks mount at owode market. The property manager while addressing the shop owners following the protest held in the early hour of Wednesday morning in the market area at Sanni Aba cleared the air on the rumor. Adding that the rumor is baseless.

According to the property manager Mr Afolabi Akinfenwa, He said, Our intention in line with the property owner's decision is to rearrange all the kiosks to maintain sanity and align with the State's government environmental law that the shop/kiosks owners should disregard the rumors of demolition.

We are working in line with the directive of the property owner and also in accordance with the Kwara state government environmental law. Trust me, we cannot take decisions without the approval of the property owner, ours is to give helpful advice at where it's necessary and we can never give advice of demolition when it's not even neccessary to demolished. 

We have planned to properly rearrange all the kiosks in other to maintain sanity and let me also reiterate that, the specification of kiosks giving to you is not what majority did and this has been the major reason why we have to rearrange and this is not our own decision, it's the decision of the property owner in line with the local government memo issued to him about few weeks ago.

I can assure you that we are taking care of all the neccessary costs of the rearrangement exercise. 

We will notify your representative to communicate with you on our next line of action after the sallah celebration and I promise we won't inconvenient anyone with their daily market activities. 

I urge you all to stay calm and go ahead with your daily activities. Afolabi concluded. 

INSECURITY: Abuja on fire as Gunmen ATTACK Kuje Prison [VIDEO]

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Breaking : Gunmen ATTACK kuje prison Abuja today shortly after president Muhammad buhari presidential convoy was attacked in katsina

Gunmen Kidnap Naval Officer, Demand N3m Ransom

Gunmen have kidnapped an Abuja-based officer of the Naval Headquarters in Abuja, Musa Lawal.

The victim, with enlistment no. X12775 ABRP3, was whisked away by his abductors in Kogi State.

It was gathered that some heavily armed men numbering five invaded his residence located behind Post Flood Housing Estate, Lokoja on Monday night and whisked him away.

During the attack, his car was destroyed by the suspected kidnappers as they forcefully gained entrance into his residence.

Before the unfortunate incident, the naval staff was to depart for his station on Tuesday morning before he was kidnapped.

According to the wife of the kidnapped naval officer, Mrs Juliana Musa, the kidnappers reached out to the family an hour after her husband was kidnap, demanding N3 million.

Mrs Musa narrated that her husband had one of his hands injured and was forcefully taken away while bleeding.

When contacted, the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Williams Ayah, confirmed the incident to Channels Television on Tuesday via a phone call.

Ayah stated that the police in collaboration with the navy are presently combing the bush to rescue the officer from the abductors.

Why we chose Emana as running mate to Onor for governorship – PDP, Cross River

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Cross River State, Venatius Ikem has given reasons why the party chose Emana Duke Ambrose-Amawhe as deputy governorship running mate for the party.

He disclosed that although he came to know her recently, he had studied her closely and is convinced of her qualities and capabilities.

He made this disclosure when he spoke about the former broadcaster, who is an Efik princess and why they settled for her to pair with Senator Sandy Onor, representing Cross River Central senatorial district in the senate.

Ikem said Emana who is married with four children, may not have been quite known in the political arrangements in the state yet she aspired and got the party’s ticket to run for the Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South federal constituency election which she narrowly lost to veteran Essien Ayi who has occupied the seat since 1999.

“I came to know this media consultant, intellectual and affable lady some ten months ago.

“Within this period, we have studied and got convinced about her qualities and know that she has the political capacity to wean the women folk and the youths because she is actually the bridge to the two most important groups in the party.”

The party chairman expressed the belief that the running mate, being a princess will bring her motherly disposition to bear in governance.

He appealed to party leaders and members, who may still harbour reservations about Emana, to have a change of mind and work for the victory of the PDP in the 2023 polls.

JUST IN: Govt Declares 5-Day Public Holidays For Eid-Ul-Kabir Celebration

Govt has declared 5-day public holidays for Eid-Ul-Kabir celebration.

southwest-frontier.com  reports that the government of Islamabad has approved a five-day public holiday on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Kabir from July 8 to July 12 (Friday to Tuesday).

In a letter issued by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the cabinet secretary was directed to take further action after the premier’s approval.

Earlier, the Cabinet Division had moved a summary to the PM’s Office regarding Eid holidays.

85th Birthday: Obasanjo rides “Keke”, urges youths to embrace opportunities

Ex-President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo rode a commercial tricycle (“Keke”) on Saturday to demonstrate the safety of the popular means of transportation, urging young people to embrace every opportunity with hardwork and dedication.

Obasanjo personally rode the Keke from the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), through Kuto under a bridge, amidst greetings and jubilation by onlookers along the road.

The onlookers expressed surprise at the former president riding the Keke, a reaction Obasanjo said was fuelled by wrongful societal classification of all Keke riders as miscreants and the tendency of young people avoiding the virtue of starting small.

The president, along the route, stopped and picked a male passenger to demonstrate that riding in the tricycle is safe if used properly and for people to learn how to start small and grow their craft.

Speaking after returning to the OOPL premises, Obasanjo said he embarked on riding the Keke to demonstrate to the people that there was nothing bad in riding the Keke and using same for commercial purposes.

He said with tricycles and other small-scale businesses, youths can be self-employed and ultimately, become economically independent.

He said when he recently distributed 85 Keke given to young people across the nation, he received some feedback that made riding Keke look like an inappropriate gift, even as some wondered if that was the best for young people.

“There is nothing wrong with young people starting small. The Keke is secure and safe when handled professionally and with discipline. In fact, you can plan your business the way you wish and earn income that you can deploy to other investments. And if you are able to get a second one, you can give that to someone else. So you become self-employed and you have also employed somebody,” Obasanjo stated.

He disclosed that he had remained committed to the economic empowerment of young people through initiatives that can generate employment, pointing out that “this is how we can increasingly address unemployment in Nigeria”.

“I have always had a passion for youths, empowerment and employment. When I started establishing farms, do you think I can run the farm alone?

“The people I employed on the farms, some of them are as educated as PhD. There are veterinary doctors among them, Agric Economists and some people that are well educated. Some of my children have PhDs and are still working with me.

“The other time I checked the people that are working with us directly on. our various establishments, we have over 5,000 and most of them are youths. I have always had a passion for youths because there is no substitute for employment”, he added.

Expressing delight at riding in the tricycle driven by the ex-president, the symbolic passenger, who identified himself as Lamidi, said the day would remain memorable for the rest of his life.