Senator Tokunbo Abiru Empowers 1,250 Market Women With Grants Worth N62.5m, Supports Rural Farmers, Unveils Stadium, Market

It was a day of the harvest of dividends of democracy in Epe, a fishing town in the eastern flank of Lagos State.

Residents braved the unabated Thursday downpour to receive Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was in the town for the inauguration of key constituency projects facilitated and delivered by the lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru.

The Governor commissioned a 960-capacity recreational facility built by the lawmaker with the support of Office of the Senior Special Assistance to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The recreational project comprises a football pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, administrative offices and change rooms.

Sanwo-Olu also inaugurated the remodelled Oluwo Fish Market, which was upgraded by Sen. Abiru to boost the trade and modernise vocation.

The fish market was expanded to accommodate 240 open stalls, 80 lock-up stalls and five open trading areas. It also has 12 convenience facilities and four new offices for market leaders.

The projects, Sanwo-Olu said, are ones that will have direct impacts on the socio-economic reality of the town, praising Sen. Abiru for “diligently” representing the district in the National Assembly.

The Governor said: “Over the last 18 months, Senator Abiru has dutifully delivered the dividends of democracy in several areas and on multiple fronts, not just in the primary mandate of law-making, but also in terms of life-changing empowerment and endowment.

“Today, we are here to commission a number of infrastructure projects by him, some of which are facilitated through the Office of the Special Assistant to President Buhari on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), occupied an esteemed daughter of Lagos, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.”

Sanwo-Olu expressed his delight on the benefit of the projects to the residents, noting that the market project was commerce-oriented, designed to improve the livelihood and earning capacity of beneficiaries. The recreational facility, the Governor said, is a project that would positively affect people’s lifestyle and translate to health benefits, as well as improved quality of life.

The Governor said the lawmaker had lived up to the ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and to the legacy of transformation instituted in Lagos since 1999.

He appealed to the beneficiaries to see the projects as public resources entrusted in their care, urging them to productively utilise the facilities with the utmost sense of responsibility.

Sanwo-Olu used the occasion to appeale to Epe residents on the pace of work on the ongoing reconstruction of Eleko to Epe T-Junction, pointing out that construction activities on the highway remained on course and would be scaled up to meet the completion deadline.

The Governor said the ongoing rehabilitation of Oke Iwo-Marina Road in Epe town would be completed and commissioned in the next two months, adding that the State Government had awarded the contract for the construction of Mosafejo Road in Agbowa.

He said: “This is also what our great party, the APC, stands for, bringing a better life for all our people, regardless of their age, gender, religion or income class. Our goal is to ensure that no one is left behind, as we spread development around Lagos.”

Also at the event, Abiru empowered about 1,250 market women and traders with the sum of N50,000 business grants. Market leaders across the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the district selected beneficiaries from each of the councils.

The lawmaker extended the empowerment to 200 farmers who received hand-planters, along with business grants of N20,000 each.

Abiru said he took up the assignment with a determination and passion to improve the lots his constituents and elevate the socio-economic condition of the people, thereby complementing the efforts of the State Government.

Aside sponsoring 13 private member bills and co-sponsored three other bills, which included motions, the lawmaker said he had prioritised three key pillars of legislative role, empowerment and endowment to deliver dividends of democracy to his constituents.

He said: “I publicly acknowledge and appreciate the magnanimity of the presidency, through the Office of SDGs, for the projects we are commissioning today. These projects, which also include support for market women and rural farmers, are part of the fulfillment of social contract I solemnly had with the people of Lagos East Senatorial District while seeking their mandate in 2020.

“The modest achievements I have recorded in the last 18 months in the saddle as a Senator will be sustained with more interventions that will directly impact the lives of our people. I shall maintain this daunting tempo of leadership and development, while also assuring my constituents of effective and quality representation in line with my ‘Doing Good’ mantra.”

Orelope-Adefulire applauded the lawmaker for making women empowerment as cardinal focus of his activities, noting that such action remained key to strengthen inclusion.

She said the Office of the SDGs in the presidency had facilitated rehabilitation of more than 10 schools and four healthcare projects in the district.

Inaugural football match was played on the pitch between Tokunbo Abiru Football Club and and Epe Alaro United.

Untold Risk of Eating Pork, Second Most Consumed Meat in the World

 

Pork is the second most consumed meat in the world, accounting for about 35% of global meat consumption.

China, the United States and the European Union are the largest pork producers, which together account for about 80% of the world's pork production.

The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published a study on the levels of antibiotics in edible meat, which showed that pork had significantly higher levels of antibiotics than chicken, beef and lamb.

The reason why antibiotics are used in the breeding process is mainly because antibiotics can reduce the disease and mortality of pigs, and at the same time, antibiotics can rapidly increase the weight of pigs.

About 27.1% of medically important antibiotics are used in the pig industry.

According to related reports, the antibiotic content of pork in is twice that of chicken and five times that of beef.

At present, the general consensus in the scientific community is that a large number of antibiotics entering the body will increase the resistance of bacteria, which will bring potential risks to health.

Buhari: Nigeria'll Fill Oil Shortage Gap to Europe Caused by Russia/Ukraine War

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is ready to fill the natural gas gaps in Europe predicated by the current Russian-Ukrainian war.

The President spoke about the country’s readiness Thursday in his statement on areas of cooperation between Nigeria and Portugal delivered at the Presidential Palace in Lisbon.

President Buhari, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, said with over 200 million mainly young people, Nigeria is ready to be the hub of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA).

He urged Portugal to consider Nigeria as a valued and trusted partner in Africa at a time the world was going through turbulent times.

President Buhari identified five key areas of cooperation and collaboration capable of moving both countries forward, including oil and gas, tourism and hospitality industry, air travel, security and joint commission.

On oil and gas, President Buhari said with the current Russian-Ukraine war, increased cooperation in oil and gas between the two countries has become vital to avoid crisis in the demand and supply chain, even as Nigeria is already a major supplier of gas to Portugal.

On air travel, the President emphasized the need to sign a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) and quickly establish a direct air link between the two countries.

President Buhari, while affirming Nigeria’s renewed commitment towards the fight against terrorism in the Lake Chad and the Sahel Region, told his Portuguese counterpart that Nigeria would welcome the support of the Portuguese Government through intelligence and information sharing, weapons and training of security personnel of member states.

He also stressed the need to establish a Joint Commission to promote the full realization of the objectives of bilateral relations.

Ileya: Soulwyner, Other Singers to Dazzle at Roseview Court Hotel

 

Famous juju musician, Soulwyner and some notable artistes have been billed to thrill customers and friends of  popular Hospitality outlet Roseview Court Hotel and Apartment situated at 2 Omoba close by Mubarak bus stop Alagbole-Akute Road Ogun state for the Ileya Celebrations

According  to the Management of the Hotel,  this years Ileya festival will be unique considering  we want to celebrate with our muslim faithfuls and give back to our ever growing clientele and friends within and outside for their patronage and belief in our delivering of top notch hospitality services at budget price.

 We want  to use this years celebration to give our teeming  customers  the best of entertainment and hospitality with the star act SOULWYNER an outstanding renowned personality in the Entertainment industry on the bandstand to reel out good juju highlife tunes,  along side some notable artiste,our in house celebrity Hypeman/ DJ Whyte with a crescendo for the after party till dawn.

While addressing the Press on activities for the event Business Manager Apostle Oke said, Roseview remains the best place to get Quality hospitality Services that we have been rendering for about 12 years now, this Ileya celebration is not left out with so much lined up to give our  customers and their families world class hospitality services at budget price in a serene scintillating well secured environment.

Our kitchen, Gym, Assorted chilled drinks,games, cosy Rooms and self catering apartment  are all ready to host our customers to a memorable 2022 ileya Celebration, he remarked.

The Special Ileya Celebration Groove will come up on 8th july 2022, at Roseview Court and apartment, 2 Omoba close by Mubarak bus stop,  Alagbole Akute Road maximum security guarantee.

See you then to enjoy our trademark "Hospitality Unspeakable".

Revealed! What Peter Obi Plans to Do with Northern Nigeria if Elected President

"I do not hate the north"

Valentine Obienyem, the media aide to the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has denied reports that his principal is a religious bigot that hates northerners.

Obienyem in a statement on Thursday said some faceless groups sponsored by political opponents are responsible for spreading falsehood about Obi due to his growing popularity.

The Southeast star politician said, if elected president in 2023, he would make the North the nation's agricultural hub due its vast land.

The statement comes in reaction to earlier reports which claimed Obi didn’t respond appropriately to the killing of some northerners in Anambra State back in March 2006.

The article also further alleged that Obi requested the DSS to remove some Hausa traders near his house and ejected some northern traders from their space.

“Obi is desirous of becoming the President and he has been going around telling people the problems of the country and how he hopes to solve them. He expects other contestants to do the same rather than sponsoring falsehoods to pitch him against the people,” read the statement in part.

“During his tour of the North, Obi, for example, made it clear that expanse of land in the North for agricultural purposes are a great gift to Nigeria, which if properly managed, would be able to feed the nation and for export.”

Tinubu Used 'Juju' To Win APC Presidential Ticket -Ondo Pastor

 

Reverend ShalomKelvin Akinbo, the Head Pastor of Doers Nation International Church, in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has suggested that Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), used “strange powers” to secure the ruling party’s ticket.

Reverend ShalomKelvin, however, prophesised that the former Lagos governor will not be the one that would succeed President Muhammadu Buhari when the retired military officer hands over to his successor on 29 May 2023.

Rev. ShalomKelvin, who made the prophecy while addressing his congregation on the ‘Mountain of Prayer’ in Akure, said Tinubu bewitched the Presidency and the top hierarchy of the ruling APC.

“There was a man who bewitched the entire city of Samaria and to him they gave heed that he himself was of a great power but one time he was exposed and humiliated openly and that is what is going to happen to him as I saw in the vision,” said the cleric.

“Sometimes people ask questions like ‘what happened why a word given not come to pass?’ Read John 11:4 where Jesus said ‘this sickness is not unto death.’ Yet the man died and he had to bring him back to life to continue his mission and fulfilled his purpose.

“A word was given to Abraham that he would be the father of nations but before the fulfilment of that word he did something wrong by sleeping with Hagar his maid and she brought forth Ishmael. A year later, the prophecy was fulfilled. God’s words always come to pass.

“What played out before the ruling party’s convention was a manipulation from hell. The people bowed to the god of this world. The ticket given to Mr Bola Tinubu is a stolen ticket. It’s a stolen mandate and would be taken from him.

“Mr Tinubu bewitched the Presidency and the people and took another man’s mandate overnight."

Shon Joel Nerat Set to Drop 'Runaway' Track from New Song, 'The Fantasizer EP'

 

 

 

 

The name Shon the Fantasizer is gradually picking up the wave right now, for the unacquainted, he’s about to surf your minds and your playlists with heart-throbbing grooves that will wet your appetite and leave you screaming for an encore, this is no doubt an introduction.

 

 

 

Shon the Fantasizer who is subtly taking the Nigerian music industry by storm is an incredibly talented 19-year-old singer, songwriter, trapper, and rapper; as versatile as they come, he is originally from Jos Plateau state, born in Kano state Nigeria.

 

 

 

He sets the premise for his music career under the canopy of Positive World Entertainment with his lead single “ Runaway” off his much-anticipated project tagged “The Fantasizer EP”. According to him, “Runaway” was inspired by a friend’s relationship experience. The melodious song laced on rhythmic and thumping instrumentals is a sonorous ballad which showcases Shon's versatility as an artiste.

 

 

 

The song was produced by the ever-impressive Ozedikus and is scheduled to drop on the 1st of July, 2022. So get ready to update your Playlist.