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 Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has relished her meeting with Barbadian superstar, Rihanna. The ‘Rush’ crooner revealed that she was surprised that the billionaire Grammy-winning singer knew her. In a recent chat with BuzzFeed, Ayra Starr said, “My biggest celeb story is Rihanna. I met Rihanna about two weeks ago. “I went to the Authentic Woman event in London. It was amazing; I got to meet Rihanna. Do you know how crazy that is? And she loves me, she knew me that was the most amazing part of it. She knew me. It was so amazing.” DAILY POST recalls that Rihanna offered to collaborate with Ayra Starr during their meeting at the Authentic Woman event in the UK. The mother of two expressed strong desire to work with Ayra Starr and Tems on a song.
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 Osun Governor Adeleke Installed As Asiwaju Of Edeland . Adeleke vows to be a frontliner (Asiwaju) of development and growth Osun State Governor, Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke was on Monday, May 13, 2024 conferred with the Chieftancy title of Asiwaju Of Edeland by the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal. In a grand ceremony held at the Ede Palace, Osun State, the Asiwaju Of Ede vowed to be a frontliner (Asiwaju) of development and growth for Edeland and Osun State as a whole. According to him; "I vow to be a frontliner (Asiwaju) of development and growth for Edeland and Osun State as a whole. "I will carry the light of positive transformation from towns to villages and from cities to rural areas across our dear State. "To all Asiwaju title holders of various towns in Osun State, I welcome myself into your midst. "On a lighter mood, I believe you are eager to receive me not just as the Asiwaju of Edeland but as the Asiwaju of Osun State, he said. It will be recalled that former Governor of Osun State, Isiaka Adeleke, who was the brother of the incumbent Governor of the state who passed on in 2017 was the immediate past Asiwaju of Edeland. Today also marked double honours for Governor Adeleke who also marked his 64th birthday today. The event witnessed the presence of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, former Governors of Oyo, Rasheed Ladoja, Ondo, Olusegun Mimiko and Osun, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Makama Oyelude, Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin and hosts of others.
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 The Kogi State Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Gabriel Amari, has said the increase in electricity tariffs by the federal government is a daylight robbery on Nigerians. Comrade Amari stated this on Monday when organised labour stormed the office of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in Lokoja. The NLC Chairman appealed to the government to reverse the electricity tariffs, stressing that, the present administration has continued to cause untold hardship to innocent Nigerians. “The increase in electricity tariffs is a broad day robbery, which will not be accepted. They promised us change, but we failed to ask questions about what kind of change they were bringing on board. “The government should know that people are suffering with their obnoxious policies. Nigerians are paying for electricity that they are not using. It is under this administration that we are witnessing discrimination in the distribution of power. We can’t continue like this,” he stated. According to Amari, failure of the government to reverse the increase in tariffs will mean a shot down on the power sector. “Privatisation of the electricity sector is a complete failure and fraudulent. Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC), we are saying no to discrimination in electricity distribution.We will continue to resist every form of exploitation by this government,” he added. According to him, labour is the only voice that can stop the obnoxious policies of government that are anti people. He said, “The government promised a new minimum wage but failed to implement it. All they know how to do is to increase electricity tariffs without putting the masses into consideration. Nigerians are really suffering. It is high time the government listened attentively to the voices of Nigerians who are calling for an end to their bad policies.” He called on the government to give all Nigerians a uniform band and equal hours of electricity. The NLC Vice Chairman, Comrade Eleoja Opaluwa, called for the immediate withdrawal of the new electricity tariffs, stressing that, the power sector have been neglected for several years by the government.
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 *Read-a-Thon: Osun Online Publishers Association Applauds Ajao Samson's Effort To Set New Guinness World Record* _...OOPA Visit Ajao, Pledges Support To Promote Reading Culture_ The Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) has commended the courage and commitment of Samson Ajao in his effort to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest reading Marathon in Osun. Chairman of the association, Mukhtar Ajelogbon made the declaration during a solidarity visit to Ajao at the ongoing Read-A-Thon at Adolak Conference Hall in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Saturday. Ajelogbon who represented OOPA alongside the Public Relations Officer of the association, Yusuf Idowu, applauded Ajao's commitment and dedication toward improving reading culture and promoting literacy in the society, assuring him of the Osun Online Publishers Association's support to his cause. Samson embarked on a remarkable 214-hour Read-a-Thon since Monday, May 6, 2024, with the event scheduled to conclude on May 14, 2024 to break the current 124 hours world record for the longest marathon reading aloud by Rysbai Isakov from Kyrgyzstan in Bursa, Turkey from September 22 to 27, 2022. At the time of OOPA visit, Ajoa had reached 127 hours out of his 214 journey of Read-A-Thon to break the world record. Ajelogbon, however, urged Ajao Samson not to relent in his dream to set a new Guinness World Record from Osun state, Nigeria.
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 Megan Thee Stallion has released another new tune as she prepares for her tour, which begins on May 14th. Megan shared the song's cover image on Instagram earlier this week, which features a snake. This serpent has been a part of Megan's journey since the beginning of the year, as similar themes appear in her singles 'Hiss' and 'Cobra'. The song is finally available on all streaming platforms. Listen to it below. "I was inspired to create this album about rebirth because I feel like I am becoming a new person physically and mentally," she told Women's Health last month as she embarks on a new chapter in her career. Megan's next (yet untitled) album will be her first since Tory Lanez was sentenced to ten years in prison for shooting her in the feet in 2020.
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 Well, some other players in the game want in on the action. On late Thursday night, The Game decided to release a two-part diss track aimed at Rick Ross, complete with loads of humorous bars. "Tou a CO, that's the last time you had keys on," Game raps on one line, while on another, he pokes fun at his eating habits and health issues: "you 12 lemon pepper wings away from a heart attack." Listen below
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 Investigators of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 64 suspected internet fraudsters in Osun State. The suspected cybercriminals were arrested in Ede, Osun State on Wednesday. According to a statement by the anti-graft agency their arrest followed actionable intelligence on their suspicious fraudulent activities in their environs. Items recovered from them include 18 exotic vehicles, 18 laptops, 112 mobile phones, three Play Station games, five motorcycles and other incriminating documents among others. The Commission added that they will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
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 Read-A-Thon: Ajao Samson hits100hrs, proceeds to break 214hrs world record In his bid to break the Guinness World Record for the longest reading marathon, Ajao Samson, also known as Impeccable has on friday evening reached a remarkable 100hours. OsunReporters News gathered that Samson, a former Students’ Union President of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, embarked on a 214-hour Read-a-Thon at Adolak Conference Hall in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Monday, May 6, and is expected to conclude on May 14, 2024. Earlier, the wife of the Osun State Governor, Ambassador (Mrs.) Ngozi Adeleke, paid a supportive visit to the venue where Samson Ajao is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon reading. Mrs. Adeleke, who stormed the venue on Thursday, was accompanied by top government officials, including the Coordinator, Imole Youth Corps, Chief Johnson Oyedele. During the visit, she encouraged Samson Ajao to keep his spirit and remain focused and determined until the end of the reading challenge, while she would continue to provide the necessary support to ensure his success and bring the world record to Nigeria. She confirmed that the governor is aware of Samson’s quest to break the Guinness World Record and will soon mobilize support to see that Ajao places the country on the global map while promoting a reading culture. It would be recalled that Ajao Samson began the longest reading aloud marathon on Monday at Adolak Conference Hall in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, and it is expected to last for nine days. The current record for the longest marathon reading aloud is 124 hours, achieved by Rysbai Isakov of Kyrgyzstan in Bursa, Turkey, from September 22 to 27, 2022.
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 Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Mr Kehinde Alabi on Thursday paid a surprise visit to venue of Ajao Samson’s 214 hours Guinness World Record reading aloud marathon. Blaze Newz gathered that Samson was a graduate of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, where he led the Students Union Government (SUG) as President during the 2020/2021 academic session. Samson, a determined individual, has been reading non-stop for over 79 hours, aiming to break the record for the longest marathon reading aloud.  Osun Poly Rector, Alabi Storms Ajao Samson’s Read-A-Thon Venue The Rector’s visit was a morale booster for Ajao Samson, who was visibly exhausted but still enthusiastic about his mission. Mr Alabi’s visit was a significant moment in Ajao’s journey, as it demonstrated the institution’s commitment to supporting innovative and record-breaking achievements. With renewed energy and motivation, Ajao Samson continued his reading marathon, inspiring others to pursue their passions and strive for excellence.
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 Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has empathized with job seekers in the state, listing several measures his administration is pursuing to address the challenge. The State Governor who was represented by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina made the remarks at the Careers and Employment Opportunity Fair organised by the Ministry of Political Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations in collaboration with Federal Agencies domiciled in Osun State. Associating with the mass of job seekers in Osun State, Governor Adeleke said the job fair is one of the many initiatives of his administration to open up the job market, create enabling environment and ensure the engagement of thousands of our unemployed youth. While commending huge Federal presence in Osun State, Governor Adeleke noted wide opportunities existing for job seekers through appropriate liason with such agencies and their partners. The Governor however said his government is doing more to address the unemployment crisis. The Governor speaks further: “As a Government we are determined to address the unemployment question through multiple approach. The Job fair Is only a starting point to exploit opportunities across federal establishments domiciled In the state. Job fairs are potent platforms but our government is doing more than that. “Part of our employment agenda is to deepen the state economy by encouraging agro-industrial activities among the young and the old. Diversifying the economic base of the state possesses the potential to meaningfully engage our youth. “Additionally, we are pursuing the localisation agenda in our project implementation. This policy is building the capacity of local contractors and local business to employ more Indigenes in the construction industry. “Localisation not only strengthen local economy, it imparts technical skill in the local population which increases the employability of our population. “Our administration is also reviving the technical vocational technical colleges across the State. The focus is to expose our youth population to technical skills to enable them offer services for self-employment. “The public is also aware of our cooperative loan scheme which is targeting local SMEs. About Four Billion Naira is billed to be disbursed. A strong SMEs increases the capacity of small business to employ more job seekers. “More importantly, our government is working on a programme of match making between young entrepreneurs and financial institutions. Details of this will be unveil in the upcoming series named " Engagement With Osun Young Professionals". The Policy Integration Unit in my office Is working on this particular plan”, the Governor noted in his speech Governor Adeleke however encouraged young ones and generality of job seekers to improve their skills, both for self employment and employability adding that "we must move beyond our paper qualifications to skill acquisition." Earlier in his address , the Commissioner for Political Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations pledged to follow up on the job fair to tap into available opportunities for Osun youth.
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