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A 20-ft container nearly crushed a commercial bus at Oshodi-Isale in Lagos State on Wednesday.
An eyewitness told punch correspondent that the accident was caused by brake failure.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, efforts are being made to evacuate the container from the road.
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The Lagos State Government on Thursday distributed 100 vehicles to Substantive Directors on Grade Level 17, in the Lagos State Public Service through an e-ballot system at an event held at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa-Ikeja.
In his address, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola congratulated the winners, some of whom participated virtually, noting that the cars are not gifts but what has been earned as work tools. He added that 40 vehicles were allocated to Director on GL 17 in the Teaching Sector, while 30 each were allocatd to the Health and Mainstream sectors.
He commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy for the initiative, revealing that Mr. Governor has also promised that the State Government will continue to hold the initiative periodically based on the availability of funds.
Muri-Okunola, therefore, urged all Directors that did not to win this time around, not to despair but hope that it will be their turn to celebrate when next the initiative would be repeated.
His words, “Let me, first of all, congratulate the winners today, however, I must also reiterate that you should rededicate yourselves to duty because to whom much is given, much is expected. For those who did not win today. You must take heart and hope that it would be your turn next time as the State Government intends to hold the event periodically as well as expand its scope based on the availability of funds”.
The Head of Service averred that the choice of the use of e-ballot was to give every substantive Director equal opportunity in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Administration.
The Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola stated that the process streamed live on Twitter and Facebook was transparent, adding that winners would be verified to ensure eligibility.
In his remarks, the Chairman, Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, Lagos State Branch, Comrade Olusegun Balogun, commended the State Government for the initiative, noting that the initiative was a landmark achievement by the present administration led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Some of the winners were so thankful and excited for the unexpected gesture of the State Government. They equally commended the e-ballot method of distribution.
The Oyo South Senatorial Candidate of the African Democratic Party in the February 25th 2023 General Election, Mr. Lukman Adeola Adetunji has once again demonstrated by example by leading members of the party to control traffic in some part of his Senatorial District for smooth flow of vehicles.
The activities which took place on Wednesday, 25th January 2023 was not the first, as Mr. Lukman Adeola Adetunji lead other members of his team for the exercise, most especially in places where there were heavy traffic as a result of the lingering fuel scarcity and unofficial increment.
In the responses of community members, Mr Lukman Adeola was applauded for sustaining this initiative which he began last year November as they reiterated their support for his aspiration.
One of the people who witnessed the exercise while speaking with our correspondent said “With this consistency from Mr Lukman, it shows he will do the will of the people if elected, and electing him won’t be a mistake, I want to implore all voters of Oyo South Senatorial District to support the man of the people”
As part of the activities towards the commencement of 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival in March 12, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, through the Central Planning Committee of the Festival Week on Tuesday 24th January 2023 awarded and decorated Barrister Idowu Salami & Chief Mrs Alhaja Olubunmi Sakirat Lawal as Grand Omoluabis of Ibadanland.
The duo were decorated at the distinguished Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House, by the President-General of CCII, Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga, and members of the 2023 Cultural Festival.
The Chairman of the 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week, Engr. Sunday Gbenjo stated that the recipients were carefully selected by the committee, and implored them to continue doing by best for the development of Ibadanland.
In their responses, the appreciated the leadership and members of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, and reiterated their continuous support to Ibadanland.
In attendance were the Iyalaje of Adelabu Market, Chief Mrs Alhaja Risikat Abefe; executives and members of CCII & 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival, Friends and families of the awardees, among others.
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, through the 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival Committee on January 14th 2023 decorated Chief Mrs Alhaja Folashade Akinlabi as the Grand Omoluabi of Ibadanland.
The ceremony which took place at Ibadan House had in attendance dignitaries from all over the State, including friends and business associates of the awardee.
Speaking at the decoration, the Chairman, Ibadan Cultural Festival 2023 stated that the decoration constitute part of the Pre-activities of Ibadan Week to hold between March 12th & 18th 2023.
The President General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga while presenting the award stated that she was honored due to her antecedents as a good example of Omoluabi and implored her to continue on her good part.
Alhja Folashade Akinlabi in her response, appreciated the organizers and reiterated her commitment to the development of Ibadanland.
It’s no longer news that among the House of Representatives Candidates in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Lanre Sarumi SKIDO is the most qualified among them.
Aside his sound academic background, Lanre Sarumi is a successful tech enterprenuer whose knowledge of the tech world will help empower the youth of his federal constituency and not only that, but help in the creation of job opportunities for the people of the Constituency.
Sarumi’s knowledge of tech and how it can improve the overall performances of organization, basically manufacturing industries is evident in his work experiences in countries of the world where he has worked and made significant difference, if given the opportunity at home, there’s no doubt that the economy of Ibadan North Federal Constituency overall productivity will improved.
A vote for Sarumi is a vote for Tech-Driven Economy, Youth Development, Affordable Health Care.
signed:
Asiwaju Makanjuola Oluwatosin Taofeek aka Amot (Tosin Gboye )
A professional group, Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) on Saturday, 21st of January 2023 organised Food Bank at Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Persons, Temidire, Moniya in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.
According to the team leader of the OID Food Bank Outreach, Pastor (Mrs) Omonike Aderibigbe who delivered the goodwill message on behalf of the group stated that the Food Bank is part of the activities of OID in supporting His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde led administration. “We should be our brothers keeper at all times and share with less privileged among ourselves”.
She further stated that their visit to the Rehabilitation Center won’t be the last as the Center will be recommended for use in subsequent programmes and at the same time recommend it to friends and family who will like to come and donate to them. She called on well meaning Nigerians and other non Governmental organisation as Government cannot do it alone.
Pastor (Mrs) Aderibigbe also emphasised that OID members are not politicians, they are league of professionals from all walks of life who believe in Governor Seyi Makinde laudable programmes and can be described as “Afenifere” of His Excellency, with membership across the globe working tirelessly to ensure that Governor Makinde succeeds, including his re-election coming up in March, 2023.
Also speaking during the presentation, OID Youth Ambassador Leader of Akinyele Local Government, Comrade Moruf Oladejo appealed to the youth, most especially those who are yet to get their PVCs to do so before the closing date as announced by INEC and that Engr. Seyi Makinde should be given another term to finish the laudable developmental projects in the State.
Lastly, the host Principal Mrs A. O Sonuga expressed her appreciation to the group and also informed that she specially appreciates His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde for the timely payment of their salaries, by putting smile on their faces every month and prayed that God Almighty will grant him all his heart desires.
In their responses, four students of the Rehabilitation Center who gave vote of thanks on behalf of their colleagues appreciated the organisers and prayed for Engr. Seyi Makinde to come victorious in the forthcoming 2023 Gubernatorial Election.
Present at the event were Mr Adeshina Ojo, Mrs Ruth Oyelade, OID Youth Ambassadors Leaders Ibraheem Olalekan, Qudus Olayiwola, Samuel Olaseinde, Oluwasogo Akinpelu, Damilare Ogundibo, Kayode Ajan,i Kehinde Sanni, among others.
A former two-term House of Representatives member, Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, Hon. Festus Adewale Adegoke on Thursday, 20th of January 2023 attended the Oyo State PDP Presidential rally in Ibadan.
Hon Festus Adewale Adegoke, In a statement posted on his Facebook page appreciated everyone for their commitment and efforts towards the February 25 General Election.
It reads;
“Earlier today, I joined other members of our party, The Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Oyo State to receive our God-chosen and anointed Presidential candidate, H.E Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to the Pace Setter state.
I thank everyone for the display of love and commitment to party values, especially as elections are drawing nearer.
May God grant our wishes and heart desires in the coming 2023 elections, and our desire to have a more united and buoyant Nigeria”
Oyo State governor, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, on Monday, announced that the next five years will bring about a huge transformation in the fortunes of Akinyele Local Government Area in the state.
The governor stated that his claim would come to pass because of the various landmark projects and infrastructure being put up in the area.
The governor, who stated this while campaigning across the council, maintained that ongoing projects such as the Inland Dry Port, the African Development Bank’s Agroprocessing Zone, the Oyo State government-initiated Ilutuntun City as well as the multifarious infrastructure projects put in place by his administration, will make Akinyele the richest local government in the state within the next five to 10 years.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, on behalf of the Seyi Makinde 2023 Campaign Media Team, quoted the governor as noting that lands will become gold in Akinyele Local Government, warning traditional rulers to avoid indiscriminate sale of lands.
The governor, who met with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the First Baptist Church, Alade, Moniya; the League of Imams, Akinyele Local Government at the Central Mosque Moniya and the traditional worshippers at the Isese Temple, Moniya, urged the religious leaders to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidates in National Assembly, state Assembly and governorship elections.
Also speaking at the Kara Market and the Moniya Junction venue of the campaign, Governor Makinde said his administration has been able to deliver on its campaign promises, including free qualitative education, expansion of the state’s economy through quality roads, security of lives and property through the creation of Amotekun and support for the federal security agencies, among others.
The governor, who stated that everything his administration has been able to achieve under Omituntun 1.0 will be consolidated under Omituntun 2.0, warned residents not to allow opposition political parties who have nothing to campaign with to deceive them ahead of the coming elections.
Speaking with traditional rulers in the council, during a meeting held at the Award Hall, Akinyele Local Government Secretariat, Moniya, the governor declared that he will be ready to approve any internal reform on chieftaincy issues so far such reforms emanated from the Olubadan-in-Council.
He equally promised to review the 5 per cent allocation to traditional rulers in the state, saying that he will never work against the interest of the traditional institution.
He said: “We had a meeting like this in 2019 and I never minced words on what my government would represent then. And one thing I promised you was that I may not be right all the time, but that I will be honest all the time with the people of Oyo State.
“The major issue you have raised today is about the beaded crown. When the problem started then with Olubadan-in-Council, I said it where CCII gave me a chieftaincy title that I will always be on the side of the Olubadan, even against the sitting government then. There are a few mix-ups and I will explain it to you today.
“I greet you the Kabiyesi of Ijaiye. You have commended us for fixing the road that leads to your environment and it is the same location we have the Pacesetter Quarry. We did it and handed it over.
“You may be concerned that the operations of the Quarry is not enough but I have not asked OYSIPPA about the proceeds coming out of the site as long as it is boosting the commerce of Ijaiye in terms of production of asphalt, creation of jobs for the indigenes. So, that is enough for me because, since 2011, nothing has been happening at the site.
“On the issue of the crown, when the last Olubadan joined his ancestors, nobody could say anything and we would not have been able to install the new Olubadan if we had not withdrawn the case from court. I know that you mounted pressure on them. I am before you today and I can say that there is no hidden agenda. The progress of Ibadan and our environments is all I desire.
“So, I asked them to withdraw the case to clear the path for us to install the new Olubadan, which they did. And I said to them that it is not the right traditional practice for the governor to be installing a monarch. We have an Imperial Majesty in Ibadan, which is the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Whatever reform you are making, do it and bring it to me, I gwill approve it.
“So, today, I want to appeal that the council of Obas and Olubadan-in-Council sit together and come up with an internal reform, because you know everything that is happening internally. “Any reform that comes from you is the one that is sustainable. You don’t have to come and lobby me. Once you are done and the Olubadan-in-Council brings it to me, I give you the assurance that I will sign it.”
The governor also promised that the issue of complaints over lands acquired for the Dry Port and Ilutuntun Business District would be looked into, noting that compensation will be paid to those whose lands were acquired for the Dry Port within the next few weeks.
He, however, urged that residents of Akinyele should also be prepared for land swap deals in a way that will bring greater benefits to the community, saying: “The monarchs should be prepared for such land swap deals in Akinyele too. They should hold those they are in charge of, because the land is our gold here, and Akinyele Local Government is one of the major beneficiaries of the deal.
“Other local governments, such as Iseyin and even Ajia in Ona-Ara, where I am from, because of the Circular Road, will benefit from the prosperity of Akinyele.
“If you are going from Moniya to Iseyin, you would have seen a lot of estates springing up, and even the special agro-processing zone is also here. So, Akinyele, in the next five years, will be the richest local government area in Oyo State.”
Speaking during his meeting with the Muslim community of Akinyele Local Government, the governor also pledged to fix that Ojo-Ayegun Road before the end of the present administration in the state.
He also hinted that the state has sought the approval of the Federal Government to dualise the 9.78km Ojo-Moniya Road.
On the entourage of the governor were his deputy, Barr. Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal and other top government functionaries; wife of the governor, Engr. Tamunominini Makinde; wife of the former governor of Oyo State, Mrs. Mutiat Ladoja; chairman of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Senator Hosea Agboola; members of the Advisory Council, Senators Monsura Sunmonu and Gbenga Babalola.
Others were top PDP chieftains including the Deputy National Chairman (South), Amb. Taofeek Arapaja; Dr. Saka Balogun; Chief Jacob Adetoro; Chief Sunday Ogunlade, among others.
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde on Monday, 16th January 2023 sworn in Hon Justice Iyabo Yerima as the Acting Chief Judge of Oyo State, following the retirement of the former Chief Justice, Justice Mukhar Abimbola Rtd. According to the Governor, the swearing-in accordance with Section 271(4) of the Constitution of the FRN 1999 (as amended). The Governor also stated that preparations are ongoing to appoint a substantive Chief Judge.
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