Fashola Wife charge widows

Fashola charge widows Ayodele Samuel Lagos Wife of Lagos state Governor Mrs. Abibola Fashola has task widows and women to ensure their have jobs which could help them earn their living. She made this call during the Red Bucket Corporate Social Responsibility Event organize by MoneyGram international and member house of Representative Ikorodu Hon. Abike Dabire Erewa for widows in Ikorodu environment in Lagos yesterday. Fashola added that the community should create an avenue that will help the widows in the community as a way to eradicate poverty among widows. Speaking at the event the county Director, MoneyGram international Joke Giwa said Red Bucket Corporate Social Responsibility was a way of adding value to the environment, she added that the donations of charity items to hundreds of widows in the Ikorodu area is an idea backed by Hon. Abike Dabire Erewa. However she said MoneyGram international has a major commitment in form of a $one million pledge to habitat for humanity, an Non Governmental Organization that build home for the under privileged around the world. Hon. Abike Dabire Erewa however thanks member of her constituency for embracing the idea and also promise more dividend of democracy to the grass root. She added that the bucket is to express her duty to her constituency by bring development which could transform her society.

NGO apeals to NUT

Ayodele Samuel Lagos CO-ORDINATOR of Golden Heart Foundation Mr. Olumide Omojuyigbe has appeal to Nigerians Union of Teacher NUT to call off nation-wide strike to give room for peaceful dialogue with the Federal Government. Speaking toMR NIGERIA NEWS, Olumide said the Government could not dialogue effectively under pressure “not until the suitation are cam down and teachers are back in the classroom saying “two wrong don’t make a right”. He added that the government should take education very serious since it the bedrock of development in the society, he stress that most money allocated for education are spent on Unity schools which have a low percentage of student in the country. He said NUT problem is beyond Teacher Salary scheme,” for every country that want to develop it most take the pain of the teachers seriously by giving them good welfare package which will attract more qualified people into the teaching profession, the motivation of teachers is the issue” He bluntly said most teacher are not qualified for the TSS scheme due to there incompetence, he call on NUT to upgrade members ready to deliver qualities teaching to student if TSS is been implemented. He said his organization will continue to enhance the education sector in the country

Benita Okojie

young gospel musician Ha! big gospel girl Benita Okojie check out for her full interveiw with Mr NIGERIA NEWS photo by Ayodele Samuel

EKO O NI BAJE when flood will carry our road away GOVERNOR Fashola pls work fast

on road project, Surulere LAGOS 2008 photo by- Ayodele Samuel

mama Africa dey

this mama still dey kampe for music check her out.onyeka performing durin Okosun Burial Photo by Ayodele Samuel

Grant Ayo an Interview

Sir pls Grant me an interview sir .... Ayodele Samuel with his Now Royal dad The paramont Ruler of Badagry Kingdom Oba Akaran

president Gospel Musician Assocation of Nigeria Dr. Bola Are with Ayodele samuel Ayokunle Oloye in an event in lagos

sisib OGE of LAGOS Damilola Otubanjo check her out with her manager at an event in lagos recently photo by Ayodele Samuel 08074420617

Africans for Obama 2008

A group, Africans for Obama 2008, led by the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Professor Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke, yesterday at a world press conference in Lagos launched the Nigeria chapter of the campaigns for Senator Barack Obama, presidential candidate of the Democratic Party for the forthcoming presidential election in the United States of America. Okereke, Chairman of Africans for Obama 2008, said the group was galvanizing support for Obama, the first African-America to contest the U.S.A presidency because of the cultural affinity he shares with Africans. She pointed out that for the first time in history; an African-American has scaled up the political ladder of the most powerful country in the world, as the Presidential flag bearer on the platform of Democratic Party. She said, the feat achieved by Obama was no mean achievement, and therefore urged Africans and Nigerians in particular to take pride in the evolution of history by identifying with his aspirations. She said it was against the backdrop of beckoning history that the group of concerned citizens of African extraction gathered under aegis of Africans for Obama 2008, to drum up support for the candidate. She, however, disclosed that the group was not partisan, but was out to organize the forum as a way of creating more awareness in the African setting in general and for Africans in Diaspora in particular to exercise their voting right. The message, she added is unambiguous, it is simply a call for people to sensitize their families and relations in America to vote. "We are also not out to raise funds to support Obama, we are simply Africans who regard the unfolding development as a pride to the black continent". "Some people may argue that the forum is unnecessary because of perception in some quarters that votes from third world do not really count in the U.S.A politics. We are dismissing this with the wave of hand and urging our brothers and sisters in Diaspora to vote. It is heartwarming to note that five million of the Africans in Diaspora fall within voting age." Other members of the group including, Dr. Modupe Tuakli and Dr. Erieka Bennet challenged Africans to make calls to all their relations in America and encourage them to go out and vote saying, "Send emails and SMS. The first thing you do is ask, are you registered to vote?" Guests at the occasion included former governor of Akwa-Ibom, Obong Victor Attah, former presidential candidate, Olapade Agoro and ace broadcaster, Mr. Bisi Olatilo. news by Soji Oyinlola LEADERSHIP sat. 19 july 2008 www.leadershipnigeria.com

The remains of Sunny Okosun

The remains of Sunny Okosun photo by Ayodele samuel Oloye

OKOSUN BODY STORM EDO STATE

OKOSUN BODY STORM EDO STATE

THE Governor of Edo state Prof. oserheimen Osundor has describe the late music icon Sonny Okosun as illustrious son of Nigeria and a pride of Africa who distinguished himself with his inspirational liberation and anti-apartheid songs.

He said this during the lying in state of the late musician organized by the Edo state and the national burial committee at the Samuel Ogdemudia stadium Benin .

The ceremony which witness a large crowd include member of the Edo state house of Assembly who came to pay their last respect for the late music icon.

Son of the late music legend Friday Okosun said he was stunned with the type of honor given to his late dad “this is a sign Edo state appreciated the contribution my dad has made”.

However the remains of Sonny Okosun also arrived Lagos for the song of service which was held at the House of Prayer Church Ogba Lagos.

Speaking at the service pastor Jerry Oyenibjie said people should emulate the good work of the late music icon .

However Sonny Okosun will be buried today (Friday) at the sitting room of his Lagos residence.

Meanwhile the funeral ceremony of the popular movie star Prince Muyideen Alade Aromire has today started with prayer sessions at the Lagos television ground and also an Artiste night at the national Art Theatre in honor of the late movie Legend.

Late Aromire is scheduled to be buried along side with his entertainment counterpart Sonny Okosun in Lagos today.

OGD Arriving UNILAG hall for an EVENT photo by PR department UNILAG

Ogun state governor Otunba Gbenga Daneil at a function recenty at UNILAG in honor of Late PROF. Awojobi

OKOSUN BURIAL BEINGS

Okosun burial beings The burial ceremony of the late music legend Sonny Okosun has on Sunday being with different activities which started with a one day national tribute seminar organize by The New Breed Christian Association which was founded by the late sonny okosun and the national burial committee, and also a youth tribute concert was also held for the late music legend. Christians who participated at seminar which was themed “Building Great leaders of our tomorrow” called on the African union and the federal government to immortalize the late music legend. Speaking at the occasions the mayor of the non-indigenes in Lagos Eze Ngozi Ibekwe said there is need to for Africa to remember Okosun becausehe used his music to build peace in the continents his words “sonny Okosun was a man of integrity and a crusader of peace through his music, he had fought for the freedom of Africa through his music”. He added that the non indigene community in Lagos will always remember the late musician because he has contributed greatly into community. Also speaking at the guest speaker from Italy Bishop Sam Ame call for adjustment in the body of Christ which Okosun transformed in his last hour, he said along the line caught the fire and became the son of God “he preached salvation and God is ready to harvest his people” he said Okosun death is a time for sober reflection for the Christians. He promises to ensure that the ministry of the late musician and his vision will not die a premature death; he said he is going to do everything possible that the fire of the late musician keep burning. Holding simultaneously was the youth tribute concert organizes by the youth wing of the late musician ministry and the family at Excellence hotel Ogba where over 1000 youths storm the venue, it was noted that chairs were not enough for the youth who came to pay their last respect for the music legend. It was however recorded that over 1500 personality from all over the world has sign the condolence register in his Ogba residence. Also dispelling the rumor of misunderstanding in the family Okosun son Mr. Friday Okosun said the family is in other “all of us are working towards giving my late dad befitting burial, you know there will always be little disagreement, every body want his or her idea to prevail on the funeral plans but we’ve resolve that you know our father preaches love and peace in the family”.

Ayodele samuel with Ogun state commissioner for Boundries Prof. A.I Asiwaju recently

food for all photo ;by Morakinyo Olugbiji

Lagos NUT Stages Protest to Commence Strike From Ayodele Samuel, Lagos The Lagos chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), yesterday staged a peaceful protest to commence the nationwide indefinite strike meant to compel the Federal Government to implement the Teacher Salary Scheme (TSS). The Lagos State chairman of NUT, Comrade Micheal Alogba said the strike was schedule to start on Tuesday (today), but the national executives of the union decided to draw back the date after the negotiating team of the Union and the Federal Government failed to arrive at any tangible agreement. He said all schools; both private and public should be under lock until the government accedes to the union’s demand. “All private schools should join in the struggle; otherwise they stand the risk to be picket, he threatened. We want full co-operation from all the members so that the strike would be successful. He said He noted that the strike action is capable to affect the smooth running of the economy, he, however, warned that the union should not be blamed in case it happened.. He implored all examination body to join the union in appealing to the federal government to issue out the enabling circular and table of payment as contain in the TSS table so as all suspended examination could continue. However, a visit to a private school whose principal plead anonymity revealed they are not compliant with the d irective.