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Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Leadership of Community Development Council, Osun State Chapter has paid courtesy visit to Osun State Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Olaoluwa Asejere in his office today.  The State Chairman of the Council,Alhaji Isa Abubakar who led the delegation hailed the Commissioner's sterling  performances when he was Olorunda Council Chairman and his impactful antecedents remain frame of reference mostly in different communities under His Local Government Area.  The leadership of the Council seeks more collaboration and supports from the government. They also berated the ill-treatment and the neglect they experienced by the previous administration of APC in Osun State.  Furthermore, the State Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Isa applauded the Governor of Osun State, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke for the giant strides recorded across communities of the State since assuming office, he pr...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Osun State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun has revealed a plan by the 8th Assembly to partner with mobile telecommunication giant, Globacom in fixing the dormant Assembly E-Library. The Speaker made this known today when he hosted the Executive members of the company led by Mr Kofoshi in his office. You will recall that shortly after his inauguration as the Speaker of the 8th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Egbedun had conducted a tour on the library to assess the state of the facility. The Speaker was however dissatisfied with the condition of the facility in spite of the humongous amount that has went into it in the past, promising to initiate interventions to resuscitate it in order to aid the work of the House and serve the public who visit the legislative house. While addressing the visitor, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun said he desired a good E-Library for Osun Assembly that will serve as a research centre for the Honourable members, staff...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State has assigned the portfolios and ranks of newly appointed Special Advisers. This was unveiled at the State’s Secretariat on Wednesday in Osogbo where former executive Vice Chairman Orolu local govt, Hon. Moshood Yakub Adejare makes list of 10 Ranks Cabinet member. Speaking during the inauguration of the state new cabinet members held at the State Government Secretariat, Osogbo, Adeleke said a merit-based process was ensured in the cabinet selection with a view to scoring high goals on good governance. The governor charged the members to come up with new innovative ideas that will re-engineer the state’s economy in order to satisfy high expectations that the people of the state have in his administration. Here are the full lists of special advisers LIST OF SPECIAL ADVISERS – CABINET RANKS Azeez Badmus – Information and Communication Technology Hon Moshood Yakubu- Transport Dr Adekunle Akindele- Public Health H...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Earlier today, Osun State Honourable Commissioner For Rural Development and Community Affairs, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Olaoluwa Asejere with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Oyegbami R.A embarks on inspecting and visiting Osun Rural Acess and Agricultural Marketing Project headed by Engr, Popoola Rasaq Okediya who is the Project Coordinator of the Agency.  The Permanent Secretary introduced the Honourable Commissioner, to the management team and staff of the Agency who received the grassroots politician with laudable ovation that occupied the airspace.  The Honorable Commissioner, while unveiling his address, calls for sincerity of purpose, full co-operation, dint of hard work and determination among the staff of the Agency, in order to meet up with agenda of the Mr Governor which in consonance with project delivery which shall enhance and aid rural and community development.  He further added that he dislikes abandoned projec...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Osun State Government, through the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, has taken decisive steps to amicably resolve the ongoing land dispute that has been causing unrest in Ile-Ogbo and other Adjoining Communities  in Ayedire LG( Momu, Eleni, Obielu, Oke-Osun) In response to the escalating tensions and in a bid to preempt any potential communal clashes arising from the land crisis, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, has issued a proactive directive. The Governor has instructed Hon. George Alabi, the Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, and other key stakeholders involved in the resolution process, to expedite efforts in finding a peaceful settlement to the dispute. With a commitment to fostering harmony and peaceful coexistence among all parties involved, the Governor earnestly appeals to all actors in the land crisis to immediately halt all hostilities. This plea comes in l...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  In a press release from the Honourable Speaker of Osun State, RT.Hon. Adewale Egbedun, himself and his colleague from Oyo State, RT.Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin are on a tour to the Speakers in all the States House of Assembly.  According to a reliable source, the tour is channel towards creating synergy among all the Speakers. The creation of the synergy will allow inter-region relationship.  In the news release by the Osun State Speaker, he said, "I, alongside the Honourable Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, paid courtesy visits to the Honourable Speakers of the Ondo and Akwa Ibom State Houses of Assembly. "Our visit to the Office of the Honourable Speaker of the Ondo State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oladiji Olamide Adesanmi, was targeted at facilitating Regional collaboration amongst Houses of Assembly in the South-West region. "We were also in the Office of Rt. Hon. Odeme Otong of the Akwa Ibom State House of Ass...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Yesterday, Osun State Honourable Commissioner For Rural Development and Community Affairs, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ayobami Olaoluwa Asejere has observed his post swearing-in prayer and thanksgiving at Osogbo Central Mosque, under the spiritual head of Imam Musa Animasahun, while loyalists and members of his political dynasty were in convoy with the prominent and Osogbo-born politician.  You would recall that Asejere played host to gamut of party faithful and prominent politicians across the length and breath of the State, and even beyond at his popular Blue and White Hotel few days ago.  According to him, giving thanks to God who gives power, deserves to be praised and worshipped. He further stated that the huge tasks he is saddled with can only be delivered successfully by putting the interest of Almighty Allah at the frontline.  In a statement made available to through his media aides, ahead of his assumption of office, Asejere stated ...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has pleaded with banks' Chief Executive officers in Nigeria to reopen their closed branches in towns across Osun state, assuring that "there is a new Sheriff in town". Speaking at the comissioning of the rebuilt Ede branch of First Bank of Nigeria on Friday, Governor Adeleke said his administration has reworked the security architecture of the state to secure major towns and villages. "The conditions responsible for the closing of Banks' branches at Ila, Iree, Ikirun, Iwo and other areas of the state no longer exist. Osun is secured for banking operations.  "I call on top bank managements, reopen your branches. Osun is under-banked, even with digital applications, physical offices are still needed in many towns. "I recently launched a sustainable industrial policy for the state. I call on banks to partner with us for implementation. We want to grow the private sector. This is good...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Concerned Traditional Right (CONTRAR) has called on the Governors' from Yoruba-land, Seyi Makinde, Sanwo-Olu, Akeredolu and Oyebamiji to set aside August 20 of every year as Isese Day. Chief Fakorede Mayowa, CONTRAR National Director, made the call in an interview with the NEWSMEN in Ibadan on Friday. CONTRAR expressed disappointment that the demand had been pushed forward to those State Governments long without any result. CONTRAR, however, urged the South-west state Governors' to grant the request as the day would not only be celebrated as Isese Day but dedicated for national prayers. “This nation needs lots of prayers, we want Isese Day so that traditional worshipers can have a day to themselves to render prayers to Olodumare for the progress of the nation. “We want August 20 to be declared as Isese Day, it should be observed as a public holiday like the Christians and Moslems have their days during Christmas and Id-el-Malaud celebratio...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Honourable member of Osun State House of Assembly, representing Ife Central State Constituency, Hon. Jeremiah Abiola Awoyeye really appreciate the Executive Governor of the State, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke on the appointment of 3 people from his constituency.  In a press release, personally signed by him, he said, "I must commend the people's Governor, the executive governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke for his impeccable selection of commissioner nominees. The nominees are individuals of exceptional caliber and merit to serve. I particularly appreciate the governor for selecting 3 esteemed nominees from Ife Central State Constituency, the nominees are individuals with remarkable dedication to public service that Posseses profound knowledge and expertise. I appreciate the Governor for selecting the most qualified and capable candidates, they are candidates that would diligently discharge their duties and ...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Today 13th of July 2023 was glorious and remarkable as the the Osun State House of Assembly legislators continued in their screening exercise with the newly appointed commissioners. It is the day we all anxiously waited for and we thank God it is done and dusted. It wasn't a surprise today on the statement made at the screening venue to our principal. I remembered such statement was made to Hon. Sanya Omirin  at the NWC of PDP Abuja during the guber race.. Amidst all commissioners, the statement "YOU MAY TAKE YOUR BOW AND GO" was said to  our principal, Barr. Jimi Bada. I decided to critically peruse the said statement and analysed it along legal term for easy comprehension, digest and what could have fetched such statement for Barr. Oluwole Jimi Bada. It wasn't an exaggeration  uttering the statement. The use of it for a personality means * giving credit to someone * a well deserved honour * a remarkable success *Showing respect to...

Published by: Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Osun State House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee has concluded the screening of nominees in the list sent to the Osun State House of Assembly on 4th July 2023 by the Governor, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. The letter was read to the House at the plenary on Friday, 7 July 2023, by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, after which he constituted a 7-man ad-hoc committee to screen the nominees in line with legislative practice. The Chairman of the Committee, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Akinyode Oyewusi, in his opening remark at the commencement of the screening, assured the public that his committee would thoroughly assess the academic credentials and Curriculum Vitae submitted by the nominees to achieve the best for our State and the people. Screening of the nominees started on Tuesday, 12 July 2023, with the scrutiny of the nominee's credentials and ideas, and the process ended today, Wednesday, 13 July 2023. Eac...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ekiti State Chairman, Mr. Paul Omotosho, who was kidnapped some days ago along Imesi Ekiti to Agbado Ekiti has regained freedom.  According to a reliable source, who resides at the hometown of the State Chairman, said that, he was freed on Wednesday night and since then he has reunited with his family.  In the statement of the source, he said; "You know Barr. Omotosho was kidnapped by some assailants last Saturday along Imesi Ekiti - Agbado Ekiti while returning from Ado-Ekiti but he has been left off the hook. We thank God is back home hale and hearty just now. We are happy." Also, according to the Spokesman of the Police, Ekiti State Command, ASP Sunday Abutu, said, "The APC Chairman of the State, Mr. Paul Omotosho, alongside two others that were recently abducted by unknown hoodlums have regained their freedom and have been reunited with their families.  "Three suspects have been arrested in ...

The governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke has sought support from the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for massive job creations. In a statement, the Director of Information and Protocol, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, disclosed this on Wednesday. Adeleke, during a courtesy visit to the office of Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NASENI, Bashir Gwandu in Abuja, expressed interest by the Osun State citizens to participate in the ongoing Skill Acquisition Training and Youth Empowerment Programme. Also, the Gov called for the need to fast-track take-off of the proposed Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI). Recall that the federal government had approved six (6) Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institutes (AMEDI), one per geopolitical zone of the country. According to Governor Adeleke, “We are ready for action not only on the establishment of AMEDI, but the establishment of a technology industrial park...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Osun Democrats for Democracy (ODD) strongly condemn the recent attempt of the Osun All Progressive Congress (APC), to throw the state's civil service into turmoil.  The reported offer of Fifty million naira (₦50,000,000) financial inducement to civil servants is not only reprehensible but also undermines the interests of the Osun people.  We believe that the opposition party should focus on ensuring the government fulfills its campaign promises and working together toward good governance rather than resorting to divisive and manipulative tactics. A newspaper report had on Sunday published a report that the APC team, led by a former Commissioner, had reached out to labor leaders to explore the development in breaking the support enjoyed by the Adeleke administration. The report said the meetings that were held in two different locations in Osogbo, the state capital, the APC team tried to persuade labour leaders to help destabilize the...

  The executive chairman of Lagelu local government area, Hon. Kazeem Gbadamosi has relished his bosom friend, Oloye Benedict Akika as he adds to age. The council chairman described Agbakin of Olorunda as a bosom friend and brother whose supports have been very impactful in all ways. Kazeem Gbadamosi stated this in a congratulatory message to Benedict Akika, who marked his birthday on Sunday. In the release by his office, the council chairman stated that the presence of Benedict Akika in the local government area has been really impactful for the lot of its people. The statement reads; “Here’s to wish my very good brother and friend, Chief. Benedict Akika a happy celebration of age. “Your dedication to the development of our communities in Lagelu, as well as the work you and the ‘Omituntun Benedict Forum’ have done and are doing to lift up others is a good example many aspire to follow”, he said. Kazeem Gbadamosi added that he honestly have always enjoyed hearing about the good wor...

The foremost aspirant for the post of Councillor in Iremo Ward II, Barr. Olaoye Gideon congratulate the Ife Political guru, politician par excellence, Hon. Dipo  Eluwole on his name being included as part of the names read today, by the Osun State House of Assembly Speaker, RT.Hon. Adewale Egbedun, at the house plenary session today.  In the congratulatory message, signed by Barr. Olaoye Gideon, he described his leader as a man of the people with a heart of gold.  "I want to congratulate my leader in the political arena and a father in humanitarian capacity Hon. Dipo Eluwole on a great feat, as your name being included as part of the Special Advisers and commissioners-designate List. This is a call to service. "Once again, I congratulate and rejoice with you. May your time usher in good things into Osun State." Signed Barr. Olaoye Gideon Wonderful

Published by: Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Ibadan Youth Progressive Indigenes Association (IYPIA), a socio-cultural group which consists of the well read youthful indigenes of Ibadan land has openly backed Governor Seyi Makinde's move on the elevation of Ibadan High Chiefs to Obaship status. The group in a press statement by its president, Aare Ogunmola Sakiru said the elevation of the high chiefs is a critical canon for progressivism in the anals of traditional rulership in Ibadan—  noting that the move by the Oyo State Government has the prospect of enhancing nation building in Ibadan land. "In truth, we believe that the elevation of the high chiefs will allow for nation building prospects in Ibadan land", the group said. Speaking further, the group's president Aare Ogunmola Sakiru cautioned the opposing views to the move, avering that it's the era of progressivism from the world over, and Oyo shouldn't swim against the tide. "I'm obliged to caution the ...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  Hon. Timothy Olagoke Ojelakin is a Political stalwart, born into the family of Ojelakin's of Afin's compound, Ifon Osun in Orolu Local Government of Osun State. He attended Baptist Day Primary School Ifon, between 1975 and 1981 where he had his Primary School leaving Certificate.  He proceeded to Ifon & Erin Community high school in his home town, Ifon Osun from the year 1981-1986. Due to his Passion to acquire more knowledge and and love for education he gained admission into the Great king University, the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife. At this prestigious home learning he studied Philosophy/Psychology and graduated with B.A Hons in the year 1998. Being a lover of education and politics he balanced it up with religion. He is a committed and devoted Christian, an Anglican by denomination of St John's Church, Ifon Osun. The Church that celebrated her Centenary anniversary at present location few years ago. Due to his hardwork...

Published by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Kwara State Government on Thursday, made an announcement on the reversing of the earlier made policy of 3-Day working for the civil servants.  Dated back on June 5, 2023, the State Government of Kwara, through a letter from the State's Head of Service, Mrs. Susan Oluwole, reduced the number of working days for the workers, from five to three working days.  In her statement, she said the decision was to avert the effect of fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government, on the workers in the State.  Recently, the same policy has been reversed, through a letter that the HoS, Mrs. Oluwole sent to the heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies. She said, the new instruction was to allow the Federal Government and the organised labour to work out modalities on more ways to intervene to combat the effect of the subsidy removal.  In the letter, been signed by Mr. Okedare Adeyinka on behalf of the HoS, said that the intervention...

Published  by : Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, President Ahmed Tinubu is currently having meeting with the former Secretary to the Federal Government, during Jonathan's regime, Anyim Pius Anyim and former National Publicity Secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisah Metuh at the Aso Villa, Abuja.  As at the time of publishing this news, the main reason for the President's meeting with the two former PDP bigwig is not yet known. But, they were said to be on officially scheduled to meet by 2pm.

Published by: Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Senator representing Ekiti Central, Opeyemi Bamidele, a witness for President Ahmed Tinubu in the ongoing presidential election tribunal, has agreed  that the $460,000 that the Nigeria president forfeited to the United States came from a narcotics business and money laundering.  He was at the PEPC today, Wednesday in Abuja to bear witness against Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential  candidate of the Labour Party. In the course of giving his testimony, he said, Mr Obi joined the opposition party, LP, while he was still holding his membership of the PDP. Part of the documents, that Mr. Bamidele presented the membership registration file of the Labour Party as of April 25th,2022, which indicated that Mr. Gregory Peter Obi was not a member, because his name could not be found on the list. To recollect, Mr. Obi left the People's Democratic Party on May 25, 2022. Before he left PDP, he had been one of the major contenders in the bid for PD...

Published by: Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The international body, European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM), in their latest release about the outcome of the 2023 General Election in Nigeria, highlighted the problem surrounding the reason why the electoral body deleted the election data from the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) between the February 2023 Presidential election and March 2023 Governorship elections.  The highly respected international body, EUEOM said, "The BVAS machines deployed on 25 February were used again in the same polling units on 18 March. Between the elections, BVAS was reconfigured which also included the deletion of accreditation and results data from the previous polls and subsequent storing of the data on the back-end Server.  "INEC did not inform clearly what data exactly were deleted from the BVAS and what exactly were stored on the back-end server." In their report, EU accused INEC of a lack of trust and transparency in assuring ...

Published by: Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on Tuesday morning was in great shock over the death of ex-Acting Governor of Bayelsa State, Nestor Binabo, who gave up the ghost in an Abuja hospital.  Inside the condolence message, signed by his Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, he condoled with the immediate family and the Bayelsa State Government.  In the message, he described the late politician as an experienced lawmaker and patriot who made considerable contributions to the development of the State, adding that the deceased would be missed be missed because of his dedicated service to humanity.  He said, "I condole with the Binabo family and the government and people of Bayelsa State on the death of Nestor Binabo, former acting governor of the state. Binabo was an accomplished politician, an experienced lawmaker and a service-oriented leader who made a significant impact during his active time in politics.  "He will b...

The legal Luminary from Ife, Barrister Oluwole Bada has forwarded a congratulatory message to Akogun Lere Oyewumi who was recently appointed as deputy minority leader of the current 10th National Assembly.  Barrister Bada gave his congratulatory message yesterday in Osogbo, the state capital when the news of the appointments came to the public notice. In his congratulatory message, Barrister Bada described Akogun Lere Oyewunmi as a very brilliant and seasoned politician who knows his onion in the field of politics. A highly respected elder stateman who deserves the new post being saddled upon.  " I am using this medium to congratulate Akogun Lere Oyewumi on the new appointment of the Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, I wish our leader success in this new office. It is my belief and prayer that Akogun that will know, will make a tremendous impact in this elected post. We believe so much in his leadership prowess and vitality. He will surely not let us down." Barrister Bada...

Published by: Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, alongside the National Working Committee of the party, has distanced themselves from the majority leadership positions of the National Assembly, being announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.  Recently, the duo, Senator Akpabio and RT.Hon. Abbas had announced the names of the new principal officers for the 10th Assembly, during the Tuesday's plenary.  According to the President of the Senate, he said the announcement was in line with agreements by the caucuses of the Majority and the Minority parties. From the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, the Senate President named Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti) as the Majority Leader; Senator David Umahi (APC, Ebonyi) as the Deputy Majority Leader, Muhammed Ali Ndume (APC,Borno), Senate Majority Whip and Lola Ashiru ( APC, Kwara), Deputy Majority...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has submitted a full list of commissioners and special advisers to the Osun State House of Assembly through the House Speaker. The list is to be read out at the plenary session of the Assembly when it resumes from its recess early next week.  The House of Assembly had gone on recess after the inauguration to allow the new lawmakers to get prepared for legislative business and for the logistics of House operations to be firmed up for newly inaugurated Assembly. This disclosure was made by the Spokesperson to the Governor while speaking to journalists at Osogbo, Osun State capital on Tuesday afternoon. " His Excellency has finalized the commissioners' list and submitted same to the State Assembly. The House is resuming next week and expectedly, the House Speaker will disclose the names to his colleagues to commence screening of nominees. "The Governor and the state leadership have done the needful and the public should expect the list to be made pub...

Published by: Ogunsola Oluwasogo  OSUN STUDENT PRAYS: A Night of Intercession and Empowerment for Christian Students in Osun State. The Christian student community across Osun State Institutions is preparing to gather for a night of fervent intercession and empowerment under the program tagged "OSUN STUDENT PRAYS." This annual event, now in its seventh year, aims to unite Christian bodies, institutions, and individuals in prayer and worship. The 2023 OSUN STUDENT PRAYS will take place on July 14, 2023, at Union Baptist Church, Odi Olowo, Osogbo, Osun State, starting at 8:00 PM and continuing until dawn. Esteemed guest ministers have been invited to share powerful messages of hope and spiritual enlightenment. Reverend Tolu Agboola from Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Evangelist Moses Ade Babajide from Osogbo, Osun State, Pastor Segun Michael from Ogun State and Evidence Dan-Akande from Osogbo, Osun State will join Elder Niyi Fadipe, a renowned worship leader from Ilesa, Osun State, in le...

Published by: Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Executive Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, releases 50 buses and 30 pickup. The 80 means of transport will be allocated from the fleet of the Borno Express Corporation, a transport company owned by Borno State. Likewise, the 30 pickup vans will be hired and provided by the state government. While addressing the farmers, he urges them to corporate with soldiers, Police and other security agencies deployed to roads to protect citizens including farmers who go to the outskirts to access their farmlands.  "We are here purposely to support the farmers, you can see thousands of them have gathered and their numbers can reach up to 100,000. Due to the removal of fuel subsidies which although has a longterm benefit, the cost of transportation has increased. Therefore, Borno State Government has decided to provide 50 buses and 30 pickup vans, to convey farmers to their farmlands this rainy season. "I want to urge you (farmers) to give...

Published by: Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas announces principal officers for the Green Chamber of the 10th Assembly; House Majority Leader - Julius Ihonvbere House Chief Whip - Usman Bello Kumo House Deputy Majority Leader - Abdullahi Ibrahim Halims House Deputy Chief Whip   - Adewumi Onanuga House Minority Leader - Kingsley Chinda House Minority Whip - Ali  Isa House Deputy Minority Leader - Aliyu Sani Madaki  House Deputy Minority Whip - George Ozodinobi Advert

Published by: Ogunsola Oluwasogo  The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday made the announcement of the principal officers of the 10th Senate. The Senator representing Ekiti Central, Opeyemi Bamidele, was named the Majority Leader of the Senate. Also, the Senator representing Ebonyi South, David Umahi as the Deputy Majority Leader, Senator Ali Ndume from Borno South as Chief Whip and Senator Lola Ashiru, representing Kwara South as the Deputy Whip. After the announcement, the red Chamber dissolved into a closed session.