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As Muslims across the world begin Ramadan, Prince Abdulwahab Olalekan Usman has sent his best wishes for this special time of spiritual reflection.

Arc Lekan Usman congratulated Muslims faithfuls in Osun State and Nigeria at large on the arrival of the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, describing Ramadan as one of the five pillars of Islam and a great opportunity for all Muslims to purify their mind, body, heart and soul by fasting and praying to Almighty Allah.

“As we begin the month of Ramadan, may God Almighty keep us alive throughout the month and beyond, grant us good health, willingness, zeal, ability and what we need and want to enable us have a successful fasting”, Usman posited.

“Ramadan is a month of immense mercies, forgiveness and blessings. It’s a month that teaches patience, perseverance, benevolence and love towards others. These are principle that are fundamental to success in personal life and on which a great nations are built on. I enjoin all to imbibe these lessons Ramadan brings along and continue to use it even beyond the month of Ramadan”

Prince Lekan admonishing people of Osun to be law abiding and use this month of Ramadan to pray for the country and her leadership so the country can continue to move in the positive direction.

A missionary identified as Jeremiah Tweinta has been kidnapped by gunmen in Gongomaliki area of Jalingo, Taraba State capital.

Twentia, who is a missionary with Peculiar Treasure Mission was abducted at 1:51 am on Tuesday.

This was after the kidnappers shot into the air to scare residents of the area.

According to a relative, Twentia was sleeping in his hut when the hoodlums picked him up and took him to an unknown destination.

The relative added that the hoodlums are yet to contact the family for ransom or any condition to be met for his release.

The Taraba State police public relations officer, David Misal in reaction to the incident said the case is yet to be reported to his desk.

The Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, said his government remained committed to the revitalisation and repositioning of the state-owned Osun State BroadcastPubliration to meet the digital requirement of 21st century technology-driven station.

The governor who spoke on Monday while delivering his remarks at the presentation of report and recommendations of the OSBC Revitalisation Committee, held at the EXCO Lounge, Governor’s Office, Osogbo, added that his administration resolved to build a virile broadcast station.

The governor, who described OSBC as a critical organ, said the revitalisation of the station would bring about the desired result in information and communication management in the state.

Oyetola called on the management and staff of the station to discountenance any insinuation that the exercise was initiated to retrench workers, saying that the action was taken in the positive interest of all.

He said, “As much as I commend the prompt delivery of this report, so also that I need to clear the air that this revitalisation exercise is not intended to downsize workforce.

“This is a noble initiative designed to reposition the station for greater performance as this exercise is not for OSBC alone but also initiated to bring out the best in other broadcasting stations.

“Our administration is committed to getting the best out of the station as we are committed to looking at the report holistically for prompt implementation.”

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to Senator Ademola Adeleke, to the sum of two million naira, and a surety to be resident within Mpape.

Senator Ademola AdelekeSenator Adeleke who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2018 governorship election in Osun state, was earlier arraigned before an Mpape magistrate court for alleged certificate forgery.

NationOnlineNews confirmed that the court matter has been adjourned to 24th of June.

The convoy of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has been blocked by aggrieved protesters along Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Expressway in Abuja.

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s convoyThe protesters blocked the motorcade on Tuesday as the Vice President was heading to the airport.
His convoy ran into a barricade at Goza village.
Gbagyi village residents had gathered on the major road connecting the airport to the city.
They were protesting the alleged invasion of their land by the military.
Osinbajo’s security aides could not appease the protesters, forcing the Vice President to step out of his car.
The Vice President’s Special Assistant on Media on Publicity, Laolu Akande, also confirmed the report in a tweet gathered by NationOnlineNews, saying, “On his way to the airport just now, VP Osinbajo runs into a group of FCT residents protesting alleged land takeover bid by the military.
“He gets down, engages the people, proposing to meet with their leaders on the matter & intervene with a view to finding an amicable solution.”
Tweet below:On his way to the airport just now, VP Osinbajo runs into a group of FCT residents protesting alleged land takeover bid by the military. He gets down, engages the people, proposing to meet with their leaders on the matter & intervene with a view to finding an amicable solution.

Its not a news again that leadership tussle of the ninth Assembly is the talk of town presently in every quarters of the nation. Nigerians are eager to know who will be their next speaker, numerous person’s has indicated interest in the Speakership seat.

Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, (VAM News gallery)Although, that’s the beauty of democracy because democracy gives room to contestation not imposition. Its better we have many persons indicating interest so that our ever prepared lawmakers will be availed the opportunity to pick the best and the most qualified among the contestants, than to have a single person indicating interest. 
Realistically, most of those lawmakers that has indicated interest have some unique qualities in their own way but Gbajabiamila posses a distinct traits that gives him edge ahead of them all, he is very consistent and reliable, he is capable to lead the 9th Assembly as Speaker. This is a man that has always been actively involved in politics, even while he was in United States where he vehemently participated in the election of Bill Campbell who later went on to become the Mayor of the city of Atlanta. 
Platonically, the National Assembly needs philosophical kings at the helm of affair, the House is in need of individuals that are intellectually sound, morally upright, the House needs leader that will help promote good governance and unite the House to stand firm as an independent entity. People like Femi Gbajabiamila should be encouraged and empowered to lead the House as speaker of the ninth Assembly.
It is a popular aphorism that Leaders are mostly made by God, some argue that leaders are made through service, experience and character as true as all these sentiments might be, I dare say that, Gbajabiamila is a  quintessential leader that posses both supernaturally abilities, experienced and natural endowments with great penchant for excellency in all ramifications. Be that as it is, he is a honest leader with divinely gifted leadership gifts that can move the National Assembly forward, make it a viable House that will always supply voice to the voiceless citizen then make the country a great one.
Lawmakers need to get it right now to avoid future occurrence that may lead to unproductive representation and legislation, our lawmakers must ensure they vote for those that are credible and capable to pilot the affairs of the Assembly, support a leader that will safeguard the principle of separation of power, a leader that will unite the entire house no matter the political divides, a leader that is well experienced, a leader that listens to his followers.
It seems quite clear that the only most qualified and most experienced among those vying for the Speakership seat is Femi Gbajabiamila. He is the current majority leader of the 8th Assembly, he has served his constituents and the entire Nigerians selflessly through his motions and bills that is very beneficial to the people, his submissions on the floor of the house speaks voluminous about him, a very popular and dedicated legislator that prioritize the interest of the majority.
VAM News confirmed that Femi Gbajabiamila was the first legislator to introduce a classic job fair titled “Lagos Job Fair”, the first of its kind in Sub-saharan Africa, the job fair brought employers of labor drawn from both public and private sectors which brings job seekers from the nooks and crannies of the country under one roof. Instant employments were given to meritorious candidates who are currently excelling in NAFDAC, SMEDAN, FIRS, MIKANO, Lagos Inland Revenue Service, Lagos State civil service commission amongst others. The Gbaja model was adopted not by individual again but by state Government’s because of the unalloyed success that was recorded.
Femi Gbajabiamila led the adhoc committee of the House that prevailed on the federal government to employ family members of victims of the 2014 Nigeria Immigration recruitment disaster and advocated for automatic employment for injured victims who were still alive, presently, most of the injured persons have all been gainfully employed.
Categorically, Femi Gbajabiamila had sponsored the highest number of Bills in the National Assembly amongst all the legislators. He has sponsored over 29 bills on the floor of the House of Representative. Some of his bills are, Employee Rights Bill, Local content in Construction Industry Bill, Vocational Schools Bill, The Economic Stimulus Bill, Interest-Free Students Loan, Establishment of Nigeria Education Bank Bill, he also fought immensely on the floor of the house for Federal Government to recognise the newly created local government in Lagos state. 
Other bills to his watch are bill to criminalize the use of ‘estimated billing’ in the calculation of electricity consumed and to be paid for by consumers by Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies. The bill to criminalize “estimated billing” in the calculation of consumed and amount to be paid by consumers has gathered momentum. He also sponsored a community Service Bill to decongest prisons, the review became necessary to save the inmates that are not criminals but petty offenders involved in misdemeanours like wandering, hawking or trading illegally on the streets. The bill aimed to allow low offenders to be given a milder punishment than imprisonment. Making them to do community services would be of more benefit to the society than imprisonment. More importantly, it would help decongest nation’s prisons yards, overcrowded with awaiting trial prisoners.
Femi Gbajabiamila believe in decent and proper representation, he took an active part in debates on the floor of the House and was fast recognized as one of the brilliant legislator in the National Assembly. He was always on the side of truth and justice and his view actually reflected the wishes and aspirations of the people. He has been an asset to the house with his great presentation of issues and robust contributions to sessions.
His view was especially evident during the “third term debate” when he was chairman of the 2007 movement in the House, a group largely credited for ending the “third term agenda” and machinations of the then President Obasanjo to perpetuate his stay in office. He did this at great risk to his life and political sojourn. His exceptional record saw him overwhelmingly re-elected in 2007 and elected as Action Congress leader and Minority Whip of the House. He is also known for being the first legislator to reject a national honour.
Gbajabiamila also demonstrated his philanthropical gesture by doling out 30 new Buses, 25 Tricycles and 160 Motorcycles to his Constituents, which cut across the 9 Wards in Surulere 1 federal Constituency. The Community Development Associations, Youth Associations, Women Associations, Artisans, Socio-Cultural groups (Arewa, Igbo Coalition and South South group) and APC party faithfuls were all benefitted. The Legislator move was not only to show that he is an humanitarian and a renowned philanthropist but to make the beneficiaries have means of livelihood. Gbajabiamila is an advocate of reduction in cost of governance and the salary of legislators. 
As speaker of the ninth Assembly he will ensure the independence of the legislature and harmonious relation with the executive and judicial arms of government, the principles of separation of power will be regarded. He is committed to lead the house to provide best-in-class solutions to critical issues affecting the nation at large and he will drive a solid plan of action for the greater and prosperous Nigeria of our choice.
Giwa Murtala Omotola – Moore is a Political Scientist Based in Lagos State Giwamuritalaomotola@gmail.com

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu, has appeared before the Senate over the nation’s security.

Mr Adamu on Tuesday appeared before the upper chamber following his invitation on April 25, 2019.

The lawmakers had invited him to brief at Plenary on the security situation in the country particularly what the police is doing to address the rampant kidnappings and banditry across the country.

Senator Nurudeen Adeleke has arrived the Magistrate Court Mpape, Abuja.

He had been arrested and taken into custody on  Monday evening by men of the Nigeria Police Force.

According to the Force Spokesman, Mr Frank Mba, Senator Adeleke was taken into custody in connection with ongoing criminal investigations touching on his person.

The Ademola Adeleke Governorship Campaign Organisation, however, had a slightly different report regarding the lawmaker’s arrest.

It claimed that the police detained the parliamentarian on old trumped up charges of certificate and testimonial forgery.

The Deputy Governor, State of Osun, Mr Benedict Alabi has urged muslims to approach the Ramadan season with best practices and remember the sick, poor in prayers and charity.

In a release by his Press Secretary, Mr. Sunkanmi Ajiboye, the Deputy Governor said, “I am most pleased to see the beginning of this year’s Ramadan. Ramadan, a period when Muslims worldwide engage in fasting – a physical and spiritual act of self denial, cleansing, prayer, fellowship and charity.

As one of the pillars of Islam, Ramadan is also a time of deep consecration to spiritual matters. It is therefore a time of spiritual awakening and commitment to the tenets of Islam.

I urge Muslims therefore to approach the season with best practices as we share love with fellow Muslims and our neighbours. Let us be sober and do all things with moderation. Let us remember the poor, the sick, the beleaguered and those in one difficulty or another in our prayers and work of charity.

As we observe this great period of the religion of peace, may the peace and comfort of Allah SWT abide upon us, our family, community, state and nation”

This is wishing all Muslims Ramadan Kareem, with love and grace.

Signed :
Sunkanmi Ajiboye
Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor.

The Nigeria police force has defended the detention of Ademola Adeleke, lawmaker representing Osun west senatorial district.

Speaking, Monday, Frank Mba, force spokesman, said Adeleke was detained in connection with ongoing criminal investigations against him.

The senator had honoured an invitation at the force headquarters in Abuja before he was detained.
Mba said that Adeleke will be charged to court on Tuesday.
He said:
“Senator Adeleke is currently in police custody. He was taken into custody in the evening of today 6th May, 2019 in connection with ongoing criminal investigations touching on his person.
“Meanwhile, in the best tradition of natural justice and fair hearing, he has already been served with the relevant charge sheet containing his alleged offences in the presence of his Attorneys. He will be arraigned in a competent court of law tomorrow, 7th May, 2019.”
The police had arraigned Adeleke for alleged examination malpractice.
But his campaign organisation accused the force of working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the detention.
“The principal of the secondary school attended by Senator Adeleke testified through affidavit before Bwari High Court that the school indeed issued the testimonial. WAEC equally testified that the Senator sat for the examination. For the Police to revive this old clarified issue confirms political vendetta,” it said in a statement