Oladunjoye announces Drug Revolving scheme for veterans Journalist

…As he becomes OPOMULERO AKOROYIN

Veteran Journalist and Publisher of Tunes Magazine, Comrade Ambassador Olatunde Oladunjoye has harped on the need to further entrench Yoruba into early lives of the children in the south west.

He described Yoruba language as unique language that is meaningful in its entirety.

Oladunjoye stated this on Tuesday during the decoration and presentation of the OPOMULERO AKOROYIN honour on him by one of the leading Yoruba online community Newspaper BOSERI, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital.

“Yoruba is a very unique language and I use to pride myself as I don’t take excuse to speak this my mother tongue at any occasion.

” There is no expression you can make or introduce in English language, that we won’t have its Yoruba expression that is more meaningful.

He, therefore , called on Journalists in this genre to work and publish unique publications that would further enhance the projection, positioning and promotion of Yoruba language among youth who are no longer in sync with the mother’s tongue.

” We need Publications like this to promote Yoruba language, most of our children have switched to foreign ways of life, they don’t know anything about Yoruba History.

“whether on Tv, Radio or at any occasion,I have never taken an apology to speak Yoruba, it is my language. There is no children born now at early age that speaks English, I am not talking of those ones in overseas. Those born here, that can first speak English as his or her first language; he would first say; Baba, Mama.

” I am using this medium to challenge you on the need to improve and do more for our language, let us look those who have contributed a lot to Yoruba language. We have many professors that have done a lot of work on Yoruba language. Those in the past, like D. O fagunwa, J.F Odunjo, we must remember them, Project them, focus on them and look for their families, I am readily available to be part of such laudable projects”. He stated.

Speaking about the media industry, Oladunjoye bemoaned the lack of partnership in the media industry, citing circulation of newspapers as an example,as most of the popular national dailies do transportation of the products to various destinations across Nigeria separately.

” Our media are not even benefitting from shared opportunities,of course, this dovetailed into welfare of workers.

” We should all be each other’s backer, and allow the profession to be our strong bond so that we can be treated well in all spheres.

While delving on his part initiatives to support Veteran Journalists, families of deceased Journalists in Ogun state,He announced that a Drug Revolving scheme with N250,000 take off is in the pipeline as the scheme will be in partnership with professionals in pharmaceuticals and medical lines to assist veterans to purchasing drugs whenever the need arises.

” I am not doing anything special, I am only giving back to the profession that has made me, if I come back to this world again, I want to be a Journalist”. He concluded.

Earlier, the Publisher of Boseri, Arakunrin Johnson Akinpelu described the recipient as a selfless, reliable personality who always extend his hand of fellowship not only to Journalists but to whoever his path crosses with.

Akinpelu said that the awardee is worthy of the Honour and many that had been conferred on him going by impactful contributions and indelible marks he has made and still making in the profession and to humanity.

In their separate remarks Barrister Babatunde Ogunnubi and Chief Johnson Onifade, commended the astute Politician,and veteran Journalist for his notable contributions to journalism, Politics, advocacy, human rights and people’s welfare at the grassroots, National and at international levels.

NASRE Calls For Support Amid Borno Flooding Crisis

Sahara Weekly Reports That The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has expressed deep sympathy for the people of Borno State following the devastating floods caused by heavy rainfall.

In a statement released today, September 11, 2024, NASRE commensurate with the state’s government, stakeholders, and residents who have been severely affected by the flooding, which has disrupted economic activities and displaced numerous families.

NASRE, through its President, Comrade Femi Oyewale, emphasized the association’s solidarity with the people of Borno. The statement also highlighted the contributions of the association’s Grand Patron, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd.), commending his efforts in promoting Borno’s development.

“We stand in solidarity with the government and people of Borno, particularly our esteemed Grand Patron, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd.), who, along with others, has made significant contributions to elevating Borno to its position as one of Nigeria’s leading states.”

He further emphasized the need for more support: “We urge individuals, institutions, and the international community, including relevant agencies and NGOs, to offer additional support to Borno State and its people during this difficult time.”

The association lauded the federal government’s prompt response, including the visit by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, who conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the affected areas. NASRE also acknowledged the relief efforts provided by both state and federal authorities to help mitigate the impact of the disaster.

My ordeal at DSS, by Ajaero

The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero has described his ordeals  in the hands of DSS as embarrassing.

Speaking exclusively, to Vanguard on his ordeal in the hands of the DSS and other security operatives yesterday, Ajaero said: “It was like the DSS arrested me on behalf of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, department of the Police because IRT operatives came to interrogate me and take my statement, while I was detained.

‘’The DSS also interrogated me and took my statement. I do not know why they have to embarrass me publicly like that. The same IRT operatives in whose office we were on August 29, 2024, alongside Mr Femi Falana, came and asked the same questions I was asked in the previous meeting with them.

“They asked about the operator of Iva Valley Bookshop on the second floor of NLC secretariat building. They asked me whether we had communicated on phone, whether he (the Iva Valley operator) communicated with me in writing and so on.

‘’They also asked if I know the protesters (#EndBadGovernance or #Endhunger), especially Eleojo Opaluwa, a staff of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE. I told them I knew him because I employed him at NUEE.

“They equally asked about the Labour Party, LP, whether we are running the party. I told them we do not run Labour Party, but that we are a trustee of the party. I also told them that the Labour Party they see today was founded when Adams Oshiomhole was President of NLC. Also, they asked about the issue of Air Peace which we had settled since last year.

“It is like the security agents are searching for evidence on how and what to nail us with. That is why they have continued to embarrass, persecute, intimidate and do whatever they liked to cow us.’’