Oyo State Obidient Movement Calls on Governor Seyi Makinde to Investigate LCDAs’ Alleged Corruption in World Bank-Sponsored Teachers’ Seminar

The Oyo State Obidient Movement, under the coordination of Hon. Dele Abiola, has expressed deep concern over the disturbing revelations surrounding the treatment of teachers enlisted for the World Bank and BESDA-sponsored seminar workshops in the state.

It is now a matter of public knowledge that several LCDA administrators allegedly engaged in corrupt practices by deducting a substantial portion of the stipends allocated to teachers who participated in the program. Shockingly, beyond these unlawful deductions, teachers were further compelled to pay ₦2,500 each to their zonal coordinators as a so-called “appreciation fee.”

An anonymous source also revealed that during the first batch of the program, enlisted teachers received tablets and power banks provided by the World Bank in partnership with BESDA to enhance effective teaching. However, the distribution of these devices for the second and third batches was handed over to LCDA authorities, many of whom allegedly manipulated the process by removing original names from the list and replacing them with others.

Furthermore, when stipends were disbursed to the LCDAs, the amounts meant for individual teachers were reportedly slashed, in clear violation of the program’s guidelines and the principles of accountability.

In light of these alarming reports, the Oyo State Obidient Movement is calling on Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde to urgently investigate these allegations and ensure that any LCDA administrator found culpable is brought to book. Failure to act swiftly, the Movement warns, could tarnish the reputation of his administration and undermine public trust in governance.

Peter Obi Condemns Continuous Closure Of Schools In Abuja, Says Basic Education Is Constitutional Right

The Symbol of Obidient Movement in Nigeria H.E Peter Obi on Thursday condemned the endless closures of schools in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

Peter Obi, the nightmare of the rulling All Progressive Congress APC ahead of 2027 said via his social media handle on X (Twitter) that Nigeria is not only a signatory to Millinum Development Goals (MDG) and Sustainable Development Goals which emphatically emphasised Education as a critical development yardstick, but also has as law "Universal Basic Education", which means every child should have access to quality basic education.


Obi said despite these, public primary school pupils have been out of school for over three months due to a strike in the FCT.

The most critical and immeasurable component of human development today is Education. It is a known and verifiable study that the more educated a nation is, the more developed it is. Consequently, the most important investment and Policy a nation requires is educating its…

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) June 26, 2025

He said: "The most critical and immeasurable component of human development today is Education. It is a known and verifiable study that the more educated a nation is, the more developed it is. Consequently, the most important investment and Policy a nation requires is educating its people, especially children, to secure their future. "

"Nigeria was not only a signatory to Millinum Development Goals (MDG) and Sustainable Development Goals which emphatically emphasised Education as a critical development yardstick, but also has as law Universal Basic Education, which means every child should have access to quality basic education. Yet, right here in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, public primary school pupils have been out of school for over three months due to a strike. "

"When the strike began, we all thought, “This is Abuja; it will only last for a day or two.” But here we are, three months later, our children are still at home and we are busy renovating the infrastructure. "

"The foundation of societal development is educated citizenry, not physical infrastructure. True development is about building people. It is about educating the next generation. A nation that ignores its children's education is digging deeper into poverty, insecurity, and underdevelopment. "

"We must prioritise investment in human capital, especially in basic education, healthcare, and pulling people out of poverty. That is how nations grow. That is how we build the New Nigeria that is possible."  -PO said.

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VIDEO: “I Was Abducted , Stripped, Tortured After Rejecting N100m Bribe” - NANS President Exposes Seyi Tinubu"

In a bombshell revelation that has ignited nationwide outrage and intensified the leadership crisis rocking the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, the embattled President of the association, has accused Seyi Tinubu—the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—of orchestrating his abduction, torture, and forced resignation following his refusal of a N100 million bribe.

In a viral video confession released on social media, Isah narrated how he was abducted on April 15, 2025, shortly after filing a formal complaint at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja regarding threats to his life.

 He claimed the abduction was politically motivated and part of a broader plot to remove him from office by force.

“They offered me N100 million to resign as NANS President. I rejected it because I was elected by students, not politicians. That’s when they came for me,” Isah declared in the video.

According to him, he was blindfolded, stripped naked, physically assaulted, and taken to an undisclosed location where he was coerced into recording a scripted resignation speech. The video was later broadcast on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), which Isah says was part of a state-backed propaganda effort.

“They forced me to read a resignation script and aired it on NTA to make it look legitimate. It was psychological and physical torture,” he stated, visibly emotional in the footage.

Isah alleged that Seyi Tinubu perceived his student leadership as a political threat, especially after the 125th NANS Convention in Abuja, where Tinubu reportedly expressed disdain for his emergence as president.

“Seyi Tinubu is a bad influence on Nigerian youths. He has no respect for democratic processes or student voices. He’s using the state machinery to silence opposition,” Isah claimed.

His legal counsel, Barr. A.O. Ochogwu, has since petitioned the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS), demanding an investigation. The petition lists Seyi Tinubu, Olusola Ladoja (a rival factional leader), and unnamed NTA officials as accomplices in the abduction and abuse.

In swift reaction, a support group known as Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST) dismissed the allegations as a “desperate smear campaign.” In a press release, the group described Isah as a “self-acclaimed president” and denied any political or criminal involvement by Seyi Tinubu.

“These allegations are baseless and politically motivated. They are designed to tarnish the image of a private citizen who has no role in student unionism,” the group stated.

Meanwhile, students from various tertiary institutions have taken to the streets in protest, demanding accountability. Demonstrators are calling on the National Assembly to investigate the abuse of power and alleged misuse of the state-owned broadcaster, NTA, for political manipulation.

A student leader from the University of Abuja said, “If student leaders can be kidnapped, tortured, and coerced into resignation for refusing bribes, then our democracy is under attack. We demand justice for Comrade Isah.”

As of the time of this report, neither the Nigerian Police Force, the Presidency, nor the Nigerian Television Authority has issued an official statement in response to the grave allegations.

The incident has amplified existing concerns about political interference in student affairs and the vulnerability of youth leaders in Nigeria’s democratic space.

NIGERIAN ARMY HANDS OVER RESCUED CUSTECH STUDENTS TO KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT

In a  remarkable development, the Nigerian Army on Monday 3 June, 2024 formally handed over eight recently rescued students abducted from the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, to the Kogi State Government. The handover ceremony took place at the  Headquarters Nigerian Army  Conference Room  in Abuja, with the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, receiving the students.

The students, who were taken hostage by Kidnappers on 9 May 2024 were extricated from their abductors following  coordinated search and rescue operations by the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies. The rescue mission took place in the dense forest near Oro Ago Village in Kwara State, where the students had been held captive by the terrorists.

Representing the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Policy and Plans, Major General Abdulsalam Ibrahim, assured Governor Ododo that the Nigerian Army and other collaborating security agencies remain committed to securing lives and property of law abiding citizens. He emphasized that the troops, in synergy with other security forces, have intensified their efforts to track down the kidnappers and bring them to justice.

Governor Ahmed Ododo expressed profound gratitude to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their dedication and sacrifice in rescuing the students. He affirmed confidence in the capability of the security forces to secure the release of the remaining hostages. The Governor also reiterated the Kogi State Government's unwavering support for the security forces in the ongoing operations against terrorism and other criminalities in the state.

Accompanying the Governor at the handover ceremony were key state functionaries, including the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Alhaji Ali Bello, the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Bello; and the Vice Chancellor of CUSTECH, Prof. Abdurahman Asipita.

The Nigerian Army calls on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest security agency, as collective efforts are crucial in the fight against terrorism and criminality in the region.

This successful rescue operation underscores the commitment of the Nigerian security forces to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.

Source: NIGERIAN ARMY 

How Yahaya Bello paid the tuition fee for his children from the 2025 session through the 2031 session

Ex Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello paid the tuition fee for his children from the 2025 session through the 2035 session.

Yahaya Bello paid $845,000 for five children to attend the American International School of Abuja. It’s paid in advance until 2035 pic.twitter.com/BfEOP3hTnH

— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@_dinomelaye) April 26, 2024

Some of the receipts of the $845,000 (Over 1 Billion naira, which he withdrew from Kogi state bank account) school fees paid by Yahaya Bello to American International School of Abuja.

Yahaya Bello signed a contract with the American International School of Abuja to prepay $845,000 in school fees. However, EFCC asked American International School of Abuja to forward the $845,000 school fees paid by Yahaya Bello. They offer to refund £760, 000 of the said amount. 

See the attached documents, all fees settled until the children graduate from the school!

Source: Social media 

EFCC Arrests 14 FUTA Undergraduates, 19 Others for Suspected Internet Fraud

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested fourteen undergraduates of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State.

 

They were arrested alongside nineteen( 19) others in the early hours of Wednesday, February 14, 2024 for suspected internet crimes.

The suspects were arrested at different residential locations within Akure metropolis following intelligence on their alleged nefarious activities. Specifically, the sting operation that yielded their arrest was a response to strident calls to the EFCC by neighbours and parents around the locations, to save their children from being lured into internet-related activities by the suspects.

Items recovered at the point of arrest include ten exotic cars, phones, laptops and one motor bike.

The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Source; EFCC

Governor Adeleke lauds Owolabi's investment in public schools, says the govt-alumni partnership initiative is on course

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended Dr. Owolabi Gbenga Ayodele for complimenting the state's government efforts to rejig the infrastructure of public schools and enhance learning environment, saying that the generous donation of school chairs and tables at Asipa Community High School in Asipa will benefit the students greatly.

Governor Adeleke who praised Dr. Owolabi for showing interest in improving the condition of learning for students, said the investment is in line with his administration's govt-alumni partnership board initiative purposely put up to upscale the infrastructures of public schools in the state.

The Governor maintained that education is the foundation and the future of any society and so, should not to be left for the government alone to shoulder its burden, noting that Dr. Owolabi has been able to demonstrate that private individuals can indeed make a significant difference in ensuring a brighter future for our children and the state through investment in their school's facilities.

"I'm indeed impressed by the gesture of Dr. Owolabi Gbenga Ayodele to provide 100 school chairs and tables to Asipa Community High School, Asipa, and want to sincerely appreciate him for complimenting our government's effort to improve the learning environment of our students," the Governor noted.

Governor Adeleke added that the donation of 1000 note books to Asipa Community High School students and other secondary schools in Origbo, Ife North Local Government will have a lasting impact on the lives of beneficiaries just as his upcoming scholarship award for public students in that local government will open the gateway to a promising future for the eventual beneficiaries.

"When I hosted the Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association some days ago, I unveiled the govt-alumni partnership board, which I said would tap into private individuals for necessary support to improve the situation of our schools," the Governor pointed out.

"I must express my admiration for the wonderful intervention of Dr. Owolabi in Asipa Community High School as it not showed his compassion and commitment but also deep desire to ensure that students in public schools can succeed without any form of hindrance.

"He has challenged other well-to-do in our society to partner with the government in addressing the critical challenges in our public schools, which includes investing in infrastructure upgrade and provision of essential facilities that will promote qualitative learning. Like Dr. Owolabi, you can start with your alma mater and let's make a difference that will leave a lasting impact on students.

"On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I appreciate Dr. Owolabi for his support for education in Osun state and look forward to him for more impactful intervention for his community and Osun people as a whole."

Signed:

Mallam Olawale Rasheed,

The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor

How Government-Alumni Partnership Board will Operate- Governor Adeleke

● Board, 1st of its Kind in Nigeria-Asiwaju of Ijeshaland

Governor Ademola Adeleke has shed more light on the operational procedures for the proposed Government-Alumni Partnership Board designed to harness alumni contributions for the development of the education sector.

He made the elaboration at the 90th Year anniversary celebration of the Ilesa Grammar School where he was conferred with the award of the ‘Most Benevolent Leader’ by the Alumni Association of the school under Engr Obisesan Daramola.

Governor Adeleke who listened all through the anniversary lecture presented by Dr Akin Fapohunda, class of 1969, said the partnership board is going to operate on a Public - Private Partnership Model, adding however that the board will be private sector driven.

“ I have directed the Ministry of Education to consult widely while putting up a framework for the operation of the board. It is not going to be another bureaucratic set up. No, it is going to involve a private sector driven structure.

“We are open to ideas on how best to make the board functional and strong enough to fulfill its mandate. My team will reach out to all stakeholders in the process of putting up the structures.

“ The paper submitted by the guest lecturer will also be closely studied . I noted all the brilliant ideas. We will make the board as simple as possible. The main goal is to ensure that alumni groups alongside the Parents and Teachers Associations play prominent roles in the development of our schools”, the Governor noted while accepting the award.

He told the gathering at Ilesa that his administration is implementing multiple programmes to enhance the state of education, citing ongoing complete rehabilitation of schools, recruitment of teachers, planned integrated retraining of teachers and planned e-learning project to address the question of access to instructional materials.

On the general policy focus of his administration, Governor Adeleke narrated his government ongoing implementation of a multi-billion naira infra upgrade, the diversification of state economy through new cocoa revival plan and new creative industry agenda, the reform of the mining sector to widen revenue base, the ongoing execution of a state digital economy agenda among others.

Presenting the award on behalf of the alumni association, the Asiwaju of Ijesahland , Chief Yinka Fasuyi, described the Government-Alumni Partnership Board proposed by the Governor as the first of its kind by any state government in Nigeria.

“ This is unprecedented and unique. We are really impressed that you have this plan and you have given the due directive for the making of an.implementation framework. Mr Governor, we are pleasantly surprised.

“We thank you profusely for all you are doing for Ijeshaland. We appreciate your support and positive action on the University of Ilesa. We thank you for our sons you placed in a key office within your administration. You have our backing to do more for the greater glory of our dear state”, Chief Fasuyi stated.

The Chairman of the Anniversary celebration committee, Dr Wale Boluwaduro, described Governor Adelekw as an impressive achiever who within a year has transformed the state and placed it on a trajectory of people centered development.

“You earn the confidence of Osun people. You satisfy the expectation of the association, and there is no doubt you have our backing for a second term in office”, Dr Boluwaduro noted.

Signed:

Mallam Olawale Rasheed,

Spokesperson to the State Governor

Osun Government Approves Recruitment of 5000 Teachers, Awards N1 billion Rehabilitation Contract for Ora Igbomina Water works

● Governor Adeleke to Cabinet Members: Be Innovative

The Osun State Executive Council on Wednesday approved the immediate recruitment of Five Thousand teachers and Two Hundred and Fifty education officers to fill vacancies in the state teaching service.

According to a press statement by the spokesperson to the Governor of Osun State Mallam Olawale Rasheed,  the Council also approved a contract for the rehabilitation of Ora Igbomina water works at a total sum of One billion, Three Hundred and Eight Six Million, Eight Hundred and Seventeen Thousand Naira , Thirty Six Kobo.

The Council noted that the approval for the recruitment of teachers follows the conclusion of the need assessment which the Governor ordered last year.

The Council directed that the Ministry of Education should fast track the process of recruitment to strengthen the education system.

On the Ora Igbomina water works, the Council directed that the mobilization of the contractor should be handled immediately in view of the worsening exchange rate.

Governor Adeleke had earlier charged members of the council to be innovative and think out of the box to deliver on their ministerial mandate.

“To achieve a lot, let us think out of the box. Let us be innovative. We should not be giving excuses. We have a job to do and we must deliver, no matter the condition”, the Governor charged the cabinet members.

Osun Gov Ademola Adeleke Creates Government - Alumni Partnership Board (GSPD) for Osun School Development

The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday announced the creation of a partnership board between state government and alumni associations at all levels of education in the state as part of sustained effort of his administration to reposition education and improve standards, saying non-governmental groups are critical partners in the development of schools.

According to a statement signed by the spokesperson to the Governor Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke made the disclosure when he hosted a delegation of the Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association in his office on Tuesday, noting that the board which will be launched by mid-March will complement his administration's effort at complete rehabilitation of schools in the  state.

 Governor Adeleke commended the Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association for their sustained contributions to their alma mata, emphasizing the importance of support from private sources as "the government has limited funding capacity, non-governmental groups become a critical partner in school development."

He said, "It is on this note that I want to use this opportunity to announce the creation of a standing Government-Alumni Partnership Board at all levels of our education system. 

According to the Governor the board will exist at local and state levels with focus on harnessing developmental support from governmental and non-governmental sources for the development of our schools.

He said: "I further direct the Ministry of Education to work out the modalities for the creation and operations of the Board within the next one month. The board is to be publicly unveiled by mid-March. 

"We must capitalize on the rich antecedents of our alumni associations to develop our education system. The Partnership Board when in place, will focus on project development, learning equipment, training support and welfare issues for the school community. Adeleke said.

"I urge this delegation to take the message to other alumni associations across the state."

Earlier, the National Vice Chairman, Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association, Dr. Wale Bolorunduro, congratulated Governor Adeleke for the successes he has recorded in the areas of infrastructure, economy and human development, saying that "Truly the light shines and darkness cannot comprehend it."

According to Dr Bolorunduro who was a former commissioner of finance in the state under Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola said the purpose of the visit of the body was to intimate the Governor of efforts to reset Ilesa Grammar School to produce luminaries as it was in the past.

He narrater interventions by various set of the alumni of the school in the last three years to reconstruct and renew buildings that had been run down due to abandonment and previous relocation of students away from the school.

"We have had serious interventions by old students to return the Omoluabi ethos that binds us together, through various interventions since the school’s name was returned and premises returned for the objective of producing giants.  Bolorunduro said.

"In the last four years, we have interventions, about 90 in number. We hereby submit the list to you Sir. Amount spent is over 1 billion Naira with close to 500 million Naira spent on physical infrastructures, directly by the individual class sets.

"When we come around, we pay educational development levy of our students, which can be codified properly to support our students and the government in a responsible way that will also help the running of the school. 

"We are set to spend another 1 billion Naira to further recover our school over the next three (3) to four (4) through direct project sponsorship by old students/class sets and central Endowment fund support. Our pipeline of projects based on the needs of the school and what we need to do in the next four (4) years will be unveiled on Saturday, 10th February which is the Grand Finale of this ceremony." He concluded.

NEWS RELEASE: Alleged Food Poisoning – Osun Govt Orders Full Investigation

●Affected Students Discharged from Hospitals

● Food Cooking Halted in the Affected School

● Govt is Footing  Medical Bills 

● Summons Meeting of the Affected  O-Meal Cooks for Tuesday Morning

Osun state government has ordered full investigations into the reported cases of food poisoning at St James primary School B ,Owoope Osogbo

The State Governor , Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke directed immediate action when the matter was reported to him by the Special Adviser on O-Meal, Mrs Grace Oluwaseyi Ayodele.

The Governor has subsequently directed stoppage of further food cooking at the affected school pending the outcome of the investigations.

The affected cooks in the said schools alongside the Planning officer for the O-Meal programme have also been summoned to a meeting by Tuesday morning.

Additionally , the Governor has directed enforcement of food standard and control as well as the auditing of the O-Meal structure to forestall future occurrence.

Meanwhile, the Government is settling the medical bills of the affected students as narrated by the Chairman of the Local Government Education Authority, Mr Nathaniel Ojetola.

The LGEA Chairman who was at the forefront of the intervention efforts disclosed that a total number of 18 students were treated and discharged.

The total  student population of the school is two hundred while one hundred and three are within the population receiving food from the O-Meal Programme.

A government delegation is also visiting families of the affected students. 

Signed

Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,

Honourable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment

I AM WATER — A Poem by Dele Abiola

 I AM WATER

I am water

I'm the delight

Of all kids 

To Play with

In all ages

I am water 

I am friendly 

Quench your thirst

I satisfied wholly 

Seasons and times

I am water 

Take your bath

Cook your food

At your services 

I am useful

I am water

Truly really gentle 

Friend to all

I fight none

I've goodly currents 

I am water

Stretch out arms

Swim for pleasure

And good health

Swim for medals

I am water

The God's Spirit 

Hovers over me

I am live

From the ancient

I'm raining water

Rinsing the earth

For bountiful harvest 

I sustained all

Plants and animals

I am water

Abode to endless

Species of creatures

Celebrating in deeps

Operating in colonies

I am water

Easy going always

Never loose guard

Dare me at

Your own perils

I'm 'flowing water

I am resilient 

I am persistent

Never give up 

Breaking the rocks

I am water

I'm not destructive

Obstacles and refuses

On my route

Are the evils

I am water 

of great rivers 

Arere and araba

Of rambling trees

Can't withstand me

 

I am water

In every fight 

Destructive fury fire

Overwhelmed by shame 

Bows before me

 

I am water

I spare none 

In my path 

For I'm water

With forceful currents

I'm deep water

Speaking to deeps

Let the deeps

Drink from roaring

Deep deep water

Composed by Dele Abiola

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