Ogun Parrot

  Since the death news of Senator Prince Buruji Kashamu broke, it has triggered a wave of shock and grief, with Nigerian leaders cutting across political and business spectrum paying glowing tributes to the astute, caring and consummate leader.     Senator Kashamu, 62, died of COVID-19 complications at the First Cardiology hospital, Lagos on Saturday, 8th of August, 2020. Kashamu was a member of the 8th National Assembly, where he represented the people of Ogun east senatorial district at the red chamber.      The Ogun State House of Assembly member representing Ijebu North State constituency 1, Hon. Sylvester Abiodun (Slykoko) described the former lawmaker's death as 'too close for comfort'.    Abiodun, in a condolence message released by his media assistant, Hassan Hammed, explained that Kashamu's death is a big blow to the good people of Ijebu North, Ogun east, Ogun State and Nigeria at large. He stated that the vacuum left by th...

....Says prayers is needed for peace and progress of the country  The Deputy Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Ogun State, Comrade Olawale Senbadejo has called on all Muslims that they should seek the face of God, for peace and progress of the country. Senbadejo in his message to all Muslims across the country, says that, this is not just a mood of celebration alone, but a time to pray to Almighty Allah, to help the country end every problems, that is militating against the peaceful coexistence of the Nation.  Eid Kabir is a Feast of "the Sacrifice,” referring to the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice Ismail (Ishmael) on Mount Moriah, according to Islamic tradition. Senbadejo reiterated also that Islam, is a religion of peace, which was founded on peace, love and care for everyone, urging all citizens to continue with acts that will further unite and not what is capable of dividing them. This is what we can offer to please Allah.  Whil...

The Founder of  DMB FOUNDATION  which is deep-rooted in helping to alleviate poverty and impact the lives of the downtrodden in Sagamu,  Omooba Damilare Bello (DRE)  has conveyed his hearty felicitations to Muslims on the occasion of this year's Eid el Kabir.  In a message issued by his DG, Prince Adebowale Animashaun, Bello urged the people to show love to one another so as to reflect the occasion of Sallah. He also implored them to be worthy ambassadors of the Islamic faith and do away with whatever can put the religion on the path of retrogression.   The statement reads in part, 'I am happy to celebrate with my fellow adherents of the Islamic faith. We have a whole lot to be thankful for. Despite that this year has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, we survived it and today, we have the uncommon grace to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir among the living souls. I commiserate with those who have lost their loves to the dreadful disease and pray for quick an...

Women of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun east senatorial district of Ogun State had on Wednesday, 22nd of July, 2020, congratulated the Samson Bamgbose-led State Exco of the Party on its victory at the Federal High Court, Abuja.    The Senatorial Women leader, Alh. Bukky Adekunle described the judgement as a victory for all, urging all aggrieved to work hand in hand for a better PDP in the State.    'Sequel upon the judgement granted in Abuja on Tuesday, which further affirmed the authenticity of the Bamgbose-led Exco, I wish to congratulate the State, Senatorial, local government, ward executives and indeed all members of the party in Ogun State. Nobody lost. It's a victory for all.    Power tussle has been part of politics since its inception. We are one indivisible family and for this singular fact, I am appealing to the aggrieved members to join hands with us so we can move the party forward. The love of the party should supersede...

A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a former Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Executive Director (ED), Captain Ezekiel Bala Agaba, to seven years imprisonment for laundering N1.5 billion. Agaba, who was in charge of Maritime, Safety and Shipping, was said to have looted the money from the agency. Details shortly…‌  

 The Chief Executive Officer of former bike-hailing company 'Gokada', Falim Saleh was on Tuesday found dead in his New York, United States apartment. Saleh’s body was found headless and dismembered inside his $1 million luxury Lower East Side apartment which he bought in 2019.   The body of the 33-year-old was discovered by his sister who became worried after not hearing from him in a day. She visited and found him headless while his body had been cut up and sorted into different plastic bags. A power-saw which was still plugged in was also found in the apartment. According to several reports, police believe they have surveillance footage of the suspect entering the building and then using the elevator. The footage is said to show the suspect in a glove and a mask covering his face sharing the elevator with Saleh up to the seventh floor. As the door of the elevator opened directly into Saleh’s apartment, he was seen to fall to the floor immediately from a possible gunshot. Pol...