The commendation was contained in a statement by a socio-cultural group, Oyo Progressive Front (OPF) on the heels of the disbursement of N43 billion to Oyo and 23 other states in the country.

According to the state coordinator of OPF, Tunde Oladeji, the disbursement was due to benefits that accrued to Oyo state from the Federal government performance-based grants from the World Bank due to the Ajimobi-led administration’s input in 2018.

“The grant has again confirmed to the people of Oyo state and the country that Senator Ajimobi led a focused and transparent administration during his eight year-tenure in Oyo state. Months after his tenure, the State is still reaping the benefits of his stewardship,’’ Oladeji said.

He explained further that  the Federal government disbursed N43,416,000,000 (USD120.6 million) as performance based grants to 24 States on the basis of results achieved in 2018 under the performance-based grant component of the World Bank-Assisted States Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) programme-for- results.

Apart from Oyo state, other beneficiary states are Abia, Adamawa, Bauchi, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Sokoto, Taraba, and Yobe states.

The programme is wholly financed with a 750 USDmillion loan from the International Development Association (IDA) , a member of the World Bank Group.

Kaduna state achieved the highest number of result and got the highest share of N3.9billion while Katsina and Benue got the lowest amount of N540million each.

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At the meeting presided over by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Olubisi Adegoke, the stakeholders deliberated on various issues that could revive the glory of the Oluyole warriors

The meeting was sequel to the disappointing loss suffered by Shooting stars sports club of Ibadan in the hands of Akwa Starlets in a NNL play-off decided in Asaba, Delta state, last Monday, which deprived the Ibadan Darling team a Premier league ticket.

The stakeholders in the over three hours meeting, came up with far reaching recommendations on shooting stars sports club of Ibadan.

According to the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Minsitry, Mrs. Adegoke, the recommendations have been forwarded to His Excellency, Governor Oluwaseyi Makinde, for approval and she assured all Supporters of 3SC both at home and in diaspora that the state government would rekindle the confidence they have in the Club.

Representatives from shooting stars sports club of Ibadan, Oyo State sports council, Oyo State football Association and major football stakeholders attended the meeting, which was held at the ministry of youth and sports complex, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State

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Buhari had on Thursday referred to the All Progressives Congress, APC, flagbearer in Delta, Great Ogboru, as “presidential candidate”.

While handing over the flag to Ogboru, Buhari had said: “I have this pleasure of handing over this flag of honour to our Presidential candidate.”

Reacting to the development at the rally, Omisore said President Buhari was tired.

Sharing a video of the rally on his Twitter handle, Omisore wrote: “President @MBuhari IS TIRED. He has handed over the @APCNigeria Presidential flag to someone else to be the candidate. Lol.”

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Trouble first started among delegates from Imo State before spreading to the Delta State delegates.

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While the clash between delegates from Imo was resolved by security operatives after a while, that between the Delta delegates was more intense with chairs being hurled and several people sustaining injuries.

According to reports, trouble began when a group loyal to Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha arrived at the stand reserved for Imo delegates and ordered others loyal to his deputy, Eze Madumere, to vacate the seats.

As gathered, the order was resisted leading to fracas with the private security of the governor allegedly getting involved with some people forcefully removed.

As security officials were trying to bring the situation under control the delegates from Delta State got engaged in an even more violent fist fight.

The clash was allegedly between supporters of O’Tega Emerhor and a former governorship candidate in the state, Great Ogboru.

It was learnt that delegates from the group, the faction loyal to O’Tega Emerhor had stepped out to eat but was stunned when they returned and found out that they had been unseated by another faction.

Their attempt to take their seats back resulted in violence.

The drama occurred despite the heavy security presence at the venue of the convention which has President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and the big wigs in the party.

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Its Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo made the announcement during the funeral service of the late elder statesman, Dr Alex Ekwueme.

Paying glowing tributes to the late former Vice President, Osinbajo described him as a rare gem who always upheld the principles of personal sacrifice and service to humanity.

The Vice President said, “we celebrate Alex Ekwueme because he practiced the eternal principles that set men and women apart from their peers, whether they are poor or rich, famous or unknown; the principles of personal sacrifice for others, service to those who cannot offer a reward, the courage of one’s convictions, bravery in the face of terror”.

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Mrs Patience Jonathan as well as former Vice President Namadi Sambo attended the event.

The event also had in attendance, state governors including Willie Obiano of Anambra, Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos)

And family, friends, and other top government officials were present at the event held in his hometown in Oko, Anambra State.

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