"DEJI ADELEKE BROTHER'S DEATH HAS RUN HIM MAD"~~RAUF AREGBESOLA

The Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has said Dr. Deji Adeleke may have gone mad because of the death of his brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke.

Aregbesola said this in Ede on Wednesday at the campaign of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Osun West Senatorial District by-election holding on Saturday.

The governor’s vituperation was in reaction to allegation that he owed Deji Adeleke money.

But Aregbesola said he did not borrow any money from Deji at anytime, saying it was the Adelekes that had been collecting money from him.

He said, “Deji Adeleke is a business man, he is not a politician but it is like his brother’s death has run him mad.” (O dabi pe iku egbon e ti da lori ru). It is a lie that I borrowed money from Deji,

“It is to the glory of God that they got the Certificate of Occupancy of their university from our government. Why didn’t those who are their new friends give them C of O of that university? If Deji Adeleke had so much money, why did he beg me to waive the payable tax of his university? Why couldn’t he just pay?

“I am bold enough to say this over and over again, because I have never sought assistance from any member of the Adeleke family, even during the lifetime of Senator Isiaka Adeleke. Nothing of such occurred.

“My relationship with the late Adeleke was cordial and beyond politics because we had known each other even before Osun politics, because our residences were adjacent to each other in Lagos State.”

He said political office was not by inheritance, saying if it was so, Bola Ige family would have been ruling the state.

In a related development,  the National Chairman of the PDP, Ali Modu Sherif, on Wednesday stormed Apomu, the headquarters of Isokan  Local Government Area  to lead the campaign for Chief Ademola Adeleke, who is the standard bearer of the  party in the Osun West Senatorial District by-election.

A former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Iyiola Omisore, who recently joined hands with the Sheriff faction of the PDP in Osun State, was also one of the prominent leaders of the PDP, who campaigned for Adeleke.

The campaign train of the PDP, after leaving Apomu,  headed for Iwo in continuation of the electioneering.

Meanwhile, one of the election observer groups, accredited to monitor the election,  Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness, has said there may be voter apathy due to the threat being issued by some politicians ahead of the poll.

The Director-General of the CLCA, Dr. Gabriel Nwanbu, said this at a press conference in Osogbo on Wednesday.


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PHOTOS FROM SAID BALOGUN'S 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY YESTERDAY

Actor Saidi Balogun yesterday celebrated his 50th birthday in style, five months after he actually turned 50. His actual birthdya is February 5th. He had a party in Lagos which had in attendance Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Desmond Elliot, Mercy Aigbe, Debola Williams, Iyabo Ojo, Doris Simeon and others. See more photos after the cut.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD MOFE DAMIJO ( RMD ) @ 56

Veteran Nollywood actor ,Richard Mofe-Damijo ( RMD ) is 56 today and here is how he's celebrating it.

The actor took to his instagram to share how the journey has been. Read below :

"Patoranking's "Nobody wey nor fit to make am o" is the apt theme song for my life as I celebrate my 56th birthday today.

From Welfare Road Warri, Delta State to the Silver Screen, it's been an often times surreal experience that anyone who has made it from a similar place of obscurity can relate to.

I believe my journey, like most journeys to greatness usually start from self belief. It's hard for me to believe I have done 34 years post graduation. There's been struggles, uncertainties, living abroad seeking greener pastures, returning home, businesses have risen, flourished and some fallen.

There's been a marriage, a painful death, another blessed marriage, joyous births and more academic pursuits and degrees. There's been my sojourn in government for 8 years, the birth of my precious grandchildren and the return that was first scary till I felt the overwhelming love and support of my ever growing fan base.

What a journey. What a packed 56 years. I am indeed grateful and thankful. No, I didn't wake up like this (as RMD), No, I didn't always know that I would "make it". It's been Faith, Hard work, Self development and more work. But above all I have been more graced than my efforts could ever have done which is why in this journey, God is my ride or die and today I return all the glory to Him".

PHOTOS OF THE DAY:NIGERIAN KID EAT FROM BIN IN SULEJA

This young Nigerian kid you see  was spotted at Aluminium village Suleja, Niger state scavenging for food from a refuse bin. He had seen a disposed takeaway pack in the bin, grabbed it and started eating the remains.


Photos were shared online by a Citadel Daily Nigeria correspondent who had visited the Northern state. He wrote:

I was just sitted outside today at Aluminium village suleja, Niger state when suddenly I say this young guy put his hands in the waste bin and brought out disposed takeaway park and started eating the Remains,I had to secretly snap him..
silver or gold I don’t have but I gave him the little I had to purchase food from any nearby mama put…God help your children..

PHOTO: UNILAG DON FLOGS A STIDENT WHO CAME LATE TO HIS CLASS !

A University of Lagos (UNILAG) don, Prof. Daramola of the English Department allegedly  flog a student who came late to his class yesterday.

One of the students present in the class shared the photo. What do you think of this, folks?

PHOTOS: GOVERNOR IBIKUNLE AMOSUN SET TO GIVE OUT HIS DAUGHTER IN MARRIAGE TO ABIKE DABIRI'S SON THIS SATURDAY

According to reports, Abike Dabiri's son, Oladipo Dabiri, and governor Amosun's daughter, Ayomide Amosun, will be getting married this Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State!

The  music legends, King Sunny Ade and Kwam 1 will be on band stand that day.

Recall that the soon-to-be bride was called to the Nigerian Bar in December 2015 while the soon-to-be groom, graduated from the University of Bristol and relocated to Nigeria recently.
Reports have it that, Acting President Osibanjo and over 15 state governors are expected to attend the ceremony!

Congratulations to them in advance... 

PHOTO: RMD WITH KIDS ON FATHER'S DAY " 70 THE NEW 40"

Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo,(RMD), has shared adorable picture with his lovely children to celebrate Father's day.

"When I was younger, I looked at my dad as very old and now, In a changing world when 70 (years old) is the new 40, I wonder how my kids look at me-lol-. I am grateful I can relate better with my children, have conversations rather than just give orders/instructions, have them run up to me when I get home rather than run off into their rooms.

I have resolved to evolve with them, watch trends closely and keep finding ways to keep up with them without losing the values I hold dear and want to impart in them.

To every father providing not just financially but also providing the love, acceptance, emotional and spiritual stability their children need. To every father looking for ways to win or retain the confidence of their children in a changing world. To every father striving at being a better dad than our fathers were. To every father who has resolved to raise their kids better than our parents did, I say Happy Father's Day and I pray for you today that God will furnish you exceedingly and abundantly with all the wisdom and resources you require to be the father your family needs. God bless you all"