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Ex-Nigeria’s President, Obasanjo Commissions 34.85km Oyo-Iseyin Road, LAUTECH Satelite Campus

The former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, commissioned the 34.85km Oyo-Iseyin road.

The former President, who commissioned the road project during a special event held at Ojongbodu Grammar School Oyo, Iseyin Road, charged residents to make judicious use of the facility.

Further speaking at the programme, Chief Obasanjo
noted that Governor Seyi Makinde had performed wonderfully well in all sectors since he took the mantle of the of leadership.

He also sought for more cooperation for the governor to further move the state forward.

While calling on the state government to look inward and invest in other Agricultural Produces, Chief Obasanjo lauded the state for being the number one producer of cassava in Nigeria.

He said: “I don’t really know where to start from but let me start from somewhere. First, we have to thank God for a day like this and appreciate the Governor for making this happen in the state. I don’t actually know what I have done to deserve this honour from him, having invited me to commission this massive and beautiful project. And that is why I am here today.

“I am sure we all know that it is not all the people we have voted into power are doing what is expected of them. We cannot trust must of them but with the little I have seen in the character of Governor Makinde, I know he is doing extremely well not only as an Engineer but as governor of this state. So, I can tell you that you have given your mandate to the right person.

“We appreciate him on this project and I pray that God will continue to support him to do well God the people of the state.

“Let me, as well, urge the people to continue to support him for creating an enabling environment for you in the state.”

In his address, the state governor Engineer Seyi Makinde who reeled out various road projects his administration had embarked on to link the zones of the state, expressed optimism that the Oyo-Iseyin road that spurs Fashola Farms Estate would boost the economy of the state, adding that the Fashola Farms settlement would be completed in couple of months.

The Governor who charged the state Ministry of Culture and Tourism to synergise with the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency, OYSADA to turn Fashola Farms to an Agric hub tourist attraction, gave the assurance that the state government would soon embark on rehabilitation of inner roads in Ibadan, the state capital, and other major cities of the state.

Earlier in his remarks, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, represented by Engineer Adedamola Kuti, appreciated Governor Makinde for executing the road project to a federal standard, pledging more cooperation with the Oyo state government.

Governor Makinde later led chief Obasanjo and other dignitaries on a facility tour of Fashola Farms settlement

The event was witnessed by top government functionaries, dignitaries, traditional rulers, religious leaders, PDP Stalwarts, among others.

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Oyo Govt releases BECCE results/primary six placement, admonishes principals not to collect illegal fees

Oyo State government has announced the release of the 2023 Basic Education Certification Examination (BECE), screening/placement for primary six pupils transiting into Junior Secondary Schools and Schools of Science results.

Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, while meeting with Principals of Public Secondary Schools in Zone one, two and three at Lagelu Grammar School, Agugu, Ibadan, directed schools to collect their BECE and screening /placement results at the Local Inspector of Education (LIE) offices across the state.

He also hinted that students from the School of Science are expected to visit their respective science schools for their results.

The commissioner explained that the state government is aware of all the challenges that the principals are faced with, promising to set up a micro committee that will look for the lasting solutions to those challenges.

He commended teachers for their dedication and support to the governor Makinde led administration, saying they are partners in promoting qualitative education in the State.

He therefore admonished principals not to engage in the collection of illegal fees from the students, saying the government will not tolerate illegalities in the schools.

He equally urged them not to relent in working towards returning Oyo State to its rightful position in terms of academic excellence among other states in Nigeria.

He said: “I want to thank you (teachers) for keeping the flag of education flying in the State. In Nigeria today, education in the Oyo state is one of the best.

“I don’t know how to explain the symbiotic relationship between teachers in Oyo state and Governor Seyi Makinde. When the governor wants to mention the group that gave him the fullest support in the just concluded election, there is no other group but Teachers in Oyo state.

“I sincerely want to thank you for that and want you to sustain the relationship.

“If you look at the roadmap to sustainable development, there are four major pillars, which include Education, Health, Security, and Economy. We thank God as Education is being counted as one of the pillars.

“The governor has done so much for Education during the Omititun 1.0, and he will do better during Omititun 2.0.

“I want you to key into the vision and mission of the government. We shall be excited to work with you.
As teachers, you should know that your covenant is with God, not with the government, Ministry of Education and only God can reward you.

“I appreciate you all and promise you that any problem that you may identify, we will solve it together.

“We are resuming on Monday and want you to prepare for the resumption. No matter the challenges, they are not peculiar to your school alone, and we are addressing the challenges. Whatever you are doing, just make sure you do statistics.

“The ministry has released the results of BECE, screening/placement and school of Science.”

Earlier, in their separate goodwill message, the Permanent Secretaries, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Olusanjo Adeniyi and his counterpart at the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mr. Babajide Olasunmade, tasked the principals to redouble their efforts in steering the affairs of their Schools.

The duo appealed to them to make sure that learning activities in the school commence as the school resumes, adding that all the challenges faced will soon be resolved by the Government.

Speaking on behalf of the Principals, the Principal of Renascent Junior School, Mrs. Bowale Adigun, appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for prioritizing the welfare of workers in the state and prompt payment of teachers’ salaries.

She said the teachers in Oyo state will continue to support the government in taking education to greater height in the State.

The meeting had in attendance, the Permanent Secretaries/Inspector Generals Education, Tutor Generals, ANCOPS, Principals from Zone one,two and three.

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Zacch Adelabu Assumes Duty As FIRS’ Acting Chairman, Tinubu Orders 3-Month Pre-Retirement Leave For Ex-FIRS Boss

The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on revenue, Zacch Adelabu Adelabu, has been appointed acting chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), The Nation reports.

Adedeji, who, at 33, was former governor Abiola’s finance commissioner, was asked to fill the void created by the retirement leave of the outgoing chairman of the commission, Mohammed Nami whose tenure ends in December 2023.

The certified accountant who hails from the Iwo-Ate area of Ogo-Oluwa local government of Oyo state, recently bagged his doctorate degree from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Meanwhile, President Tinubu has ordered the former FIRS Boss, Namu Muhammed who assumed duty in 2019 to commence 3-month pre-retirement leave immediately.

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Adeleke Urges Police To End Violent Attacks In Ilesa As Members Of Rival Cultist Gangs Arrested

The Osun State Police Command said on Thursday that it had arrested some suspects in connection with the bloody cult clashes involving rival cult groups in Ilesa, in the eastern part of the state.

This was a sequel to the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke’s directive on Wednesday urging security agencies in the state to end violent attacks in Ilesa that have led to the deaths of about five residents in less than one week.

Our correspondent reports that about five people were killed between Sunday and Tuesday at Imo, Sabo/Irojo Junction, and Oke Omiru—all within the Ilesa metropolis—by Aye and Eye cult groups battling for supremacy in the town.

Some residents of the community, during an interview, lamented the negative effects of the killings on the socio-economic activities in the town and blamed the development on the supremacy battle between two rival cult groups operating in the town.

Adeleke, in a Wednesday statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, described the killing spree as ‘shocking and reprehensible,’ calling on the police service and other security agencies to act decisively to stop the cult clashes.

He said, “I have been duly briefed on the developments in some parts of Ijeshaland. We will no longer tolerate actions capable of disrupting the peaceful atmosphere in the state. We will not allow any group or individual to use their internal wars to endanger public peace

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Mohbad’s Death: Police Vows To Carry Out Diligent Investigation

The Nigerian Police has vowed to investigate the mystery surrounding the death of Nigerian musician, Ilerioluwa popularly known as MohBad.

The Force PPRO, ASP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made it known today via NPF official Twitter handle as read in part:

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, who tragically passed away recently. We understand the concerns surrounding his untimely demise and the various speculations that have arisen.

“The Nigeria Police Force is committed to a comprehensive investigation into this matter, as the Lagos State Commissioner of Police has been tasked to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. Rest assured, updates will be provided as investigations unfold.

“We encourage family members or close associates with valuable information to approach the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to assist in this process.

“In the meantime, we kindly request that individuals refrain from making statements or engaging in activities that could jeopardize the ongoing investigation”.

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LAUTECH College, Oyo-Iseyin Road, Age-Long Prayers Answered -Kunmi Mustapha

The former Chairman of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, who also served as Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Intra-Party Affairs, Alhaji Chief Kunmi Mustapha has said that the establishment of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH)’s College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin and the reconstructed Iseyin-Oyo road have been age-long prayers of the people of the community that have been answered.

Mustapha discloses this on Saturday in a press release made available to newsmen at Ibadan, saying all preparations were in place towards the Friday September 15th commissioning of the institution of learning.

He added that residents of Iseyin have been anxious to welcome Governor Makinde and his entourage to the ancient town for the commissioning of the College and the Iseyin-Oyo road, which was reconstructed by the Oyo State government.

“Now that our age-long prayer to have a public higher institution of learning has been answered by God through his messenger, Engr. Seyi Makinde, we, the Iseyin people, have nothing to say than to rejoice and appreciate God Almighty for this blessing.

“We know how long we have been pestering successive State administrations and the federal government for establishment of a public institution of learning, we also know how tedious the road for the establishment has been College and successful approval for the reconstruction of Iseyin-Oyo road, which has been abandoned for many years.

“The Seyi Makinde’s administration is a testimony to the fact that God never abandoned his own people, this is why we appreciate God for blessing Oyo State with such a kindhearted leader, I will say here again like I always say, that the history of Iseyin will not be completed without the mention of this angel in human form, that has come to govern Oyo State at a critical period that the State required astute leadership.”

The Bobaselu of Iseyinland used the medium to celebrate to pray for further success for the current administration as it marked hundred days in the saddle of leading Oyo State residents to enviable growth.

Kunmi hinted that Governor Makinde has created a smooth platform for sustainable development in his first term in office to improve upon in the second term, adding that the first hundred days in office of the State’s Chief Executive has been commendable.

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Ogun Assembly Receives Additional List of 10 Commissioner Nominees, To Undergo Screening Today

Ogun State House of Assembly has acknowledged the receipt of a list containing the names of additional ten Commissioner Nominees from the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

A release signed the Clerk/ Head of Legislative Service, Mr. ‘Deji Adeyemo indicated that the new Nominees would be screened by the State Lawmakers tomorrow, Wednesday 13th September, 2023 at 2.00pm prompt.

The new nominees are: Hon. Adeleye-Oladapo Adijat, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun, Mr. Sofela Adebola Emmanuel, Hon. Ilori-Oduntan Olufemi, Engr. Dairo Oluwagbenga, Hon. Owootomo Bolu, Mr. Oresanya Oladimeji, Hon. Balogun Ademola, Mr. Osunbiyi Tunde and Mr. Fagbayi Sesan.

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Four killed, 8 injured as rival cult groups clash in Ilesa

No fewer than four persons were reportedly killed in a bloody fracas between the two rival cult groups in Ilesa of Osun state.

Two were said to have been killed last Sunday while the remaining two were killed on Tuesday.

The victims who were also cult members were said to have been shot dead after a gun duel that lasted about forty minutes between the two warring deadly group members who threw the community onto a battlefield and disrupted both commercial and other activities in the ancient town for hours.

The evil perpetrators who are said to have thrown decorum into the air were said to be armed with guns, cutlasses, broken bottles, knives, daggers, axes and other dangerous weapons they openly displayed and freely used to wreak havoc in the town.

Apart from those reportedly killed, informed sources disclosed that about eight other persons were severely wounded and presently receiving treatment in undisclosed hospitals in the town.

The development has caused panic and fear in the length and breadth of the town as those who witnessed the crisis and managed to escape the blood bath are now in great lamentation as they are now expressing worries about what their fate would be

An eyewitness said on Tuesday that two were found dead after an exchange of gunshots in the Imo area of the town last Sunday evening and that, in a renewed reprisals attack on Tuesday, two more persons were killed while one was in a state of coma.

According to him, in Irojo and Bolunduro areas of the town, continuous gunfire of the cultists rented the air for hours while residents of the area ran helter-skelter to escape being victims of circumstances.

Speaking on the development, the state police command public relations officer, Mrs. Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident

Meanwhile, one of the residents in the town, Mrs. Babalola Adepoju, said they were in a serious problem in the town and charged the state government and the security operatives to intervene to curb the inhuman activities of cultists in the state.

She expressed disappointment that residents of the state could no longer sleep with their two eyes closed due to the wicked acts of the deadly ones. (Nigerian Tribune)

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OAU Announces Increment In Tuition Fees Amid Harsh Economy

The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have adjusted the fees that students of the institution would be paying.

A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, states that for those in the Faculties of Arts, Law and Humanities , the ‘freshers’ will pay #151, 200 while returning students of the same faculties will pay #89,200.

For those in the Faculties of Technology and Science, the new students will pay #163, 200 and the returning students of the same faculties are to pay #101, 200.

In addition, the new students being admitted into the Faculties in the College of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Pharmacy are to pay #190, 200 ( new students) and #128, 200 ( returning students) respectively.

The decision was taken by the Senate of the University at its emergency meeting on Tuesday, 12th September, 2023.

The management, therefore, wishes the students resounding success in their academic programmes.

The above adjustable fees are just for an academic session.

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Our Son Is Just Five Months Old – MohBad’s Wife Mourns

Omowunmi Aloba, partner of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad, in a series of posts on Instagram mourned the sudden passing of her husband and father to their five-month old son, Liam.

Omowunmi, a linguist as described on her Instagram bio, shared a series of photos recounting their lives together before his sudden passing on Tuesday.

In one of the posts shared Wednesday, the 24-year- old wrote, “Laim is just five months today, where do I start from?.”

In another post, Omowunmi wrote, “Somebody should help me I can’t do this alone.

“We had so many plans, two responsibilities have now become one. You were my ride or die, I tried my best to make you stay, Ilerioluwa. I don’t wish this type of pain on anyone.”

Credit: Instagram | c33why

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