Veteran Nollywood actor, Ebun Oloyede, popularly known as Olaiya Igwe stirred intense reaction on social media as he was seen in a video at a beach unclad offering prayers for the success of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general elections.
Olaiya Igwe shared the video on his Instagram page in which he was seen wearing his ‘birthday suit’ on the beach, praying while a picture of Tinubu was intermittently displayed on the edge of the video.
The veteran thespian accompanied the video with a caption that it’s his pleasure to support a candidate who reflects values and ideals. He added that his candidate, Bola Tinubu would fight to keep the promise of Nigeria for the next generation.
“It is my pleasure to support a candidate who truly reflects our values and highest ideals. There is one candidate in this election who will protect that dream. One leader who will fight hard to keep the promise of Nigeria for the next generation. And that’s why we must stand up and make ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU JAGABAN the next president of Nigeria.” he wrote.
The Pioneer Movement of Iseyin held its annual public lecture today at Queen Event Centre, Ado-Awaye road, Oja Agbe.
The public lecture which was held in honour of Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola GCON had several dignatories in attendance.
The President of the Movement, Pioneer Abimbola Ojedokun while delivering his speech gave historical background of PMI as a non-political and non-religious association founded by visionary founding members who were very passionate about development of Iseyin. He also stated that this year’s PMI week was in honour of a role model and an illustrious son of Iseyin, Oke-Ogun and Oyo State, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola GCON.
In the lecture titled “The Impact of Effective Judicial System on Community Development”, Professor Adeolu Akande, who was represented by Dr. Adekunle Ajisebiiyawo of the Igbinedion University, Edo State while delivering the lecture, averred that judiciary is the last hope of common man and that the efficiency of judicial system would boost people’s confidence which on the long run engenders rapid development.
“Judiciary has remained unique in several ways too numerous for listing. It is the backbone, bedrock, the last hope, the breath, the pillar, the shepherd, the watcher and defender of last resort for democracy and the people”.
Among members of the discussants: a candidate for the position of Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Oyedeji (Oshine) while speaking enumerated importance of judiciary as interconnected with both executive and legislative arms. He claimed that doctrine of separation of powers and checks and balances within the arms of government would strengthen democracy.
In her words, the former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo while granting interview to ODUDUWA NEWS said, she was overjoyous when she heard of such a laudable programme organized by PMI, she said she was impressed that the programme targeted at encouraging the young ones and indigents in the community to actualize their dreams through scholarships and grants. She used the ocassion to implore parents not to set limitations to what their children could achieve in life.
Over N2.5m cash prizes were awarded to various categories of winners which included – three best students in tertiary institutions: Adewumi Sheriff of the University of Lagos, Imran Sikiru Niniola, HND Student of Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, and Owolabi Sekinat, Mass Communications Student of Kwara State University. Mr. Yusuf Mutahiru of the Iseyin District Grammar School, Miss Salawu Oyeyemisi of the St. John Catholic Grammar School, and Mr. Azeez Taofeeq of Muslim High School honoured with PMI Outstanding Teacher Awards. Other prizes went to the best male and female students in WAEC; three best students in secondary schools; and lastly best headmaster/headmistress.
Among those who graced the ocassion were traditional rulers; Hon. Justice L. A. Ganiyu who was the Chairman of the Ocassion, Nollywood star, Afeez Oyetoro (Saka), journalists, lawyers, representatives of political officeholders, among several others.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has confirmed the receipt of 13 per cent oil derivation, subsidy and SURE-P refunds from the Federation Account in the last two years (2021-2022).
A statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, explained that the refunds received by the state were expended on capital projects and payment of accumulated salary arrears.
The statement also disassociated Governor Akeredolu from those alleged to have been stealing funds meant for the Local Governments from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).
According to the statement, the refunds received from the Federal Government were judiciously expended on some key capital projects across the three senatorial districts of the state.
“Some of the impactful projects undertaken and completed by this administration include the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of the 32.6km Araromi-Alape road in Ilaje Local Government Area; 16.65km Ikaramu-Akunnu-chainnage 7-Oke Agbe Road in Akoko Northwest Local Government Area; 4.5km Agadagba Obon-New Ajapa Road in Ese-Odo Local Government Area; 3.0km Oke Igbo Township roads, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area, among others.
“Recently, the Governor commenced the rehabilitation of over 35 kilometers network of roads in Akure, the state capital. The roads being rehabilitated are the existing ones built by past governments several years ago and which are already in bad shapes with potholes and failed sections. The 9.5km Emure- Iporo Road and rehabilitation of 15.2km Akure phase “D” road networks have all begun.
“The 10km Okitipupa-Igbokoda virgin road which will be commissioned by the Lagos State Governor, Mr.Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is another evidence of Governor Akeredolu’s commitment to infrastructural development. These intensive capital projects are financed from these refunds and Internally Generated Revenue.
“The monthly FAAC receipts are devoted to the payment of salaries and pensions as agreed by Labour Leaders at the monthly meetings presided over by the Head of Service and Chairman of Joint Negotiating Council (JNC).
“Despite Governor Akeredolu’s vow to always pay salaries and pensions as and when due, the financial crisis across the country occasioned by the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic resulted in non-payment of salaries in full for some months. As at January 2022, Government was owing four months salary arrears as against seven months inherited.
“Governor Akeredolu, having promised the civil servants in the state to prioritise payment of salaries, has continued to clear these backlogs of arrears. On three occasions this year, Government has paid double salaries in a month, thereby reducing the number of arrears. All salaries will be cleared before the year ends.
“If the amount expended on these infrastructural projects and payment of salary arrears is juxtaposed with the refunds, it is crystal clear that the monies were not mismanaged in Ondo State.
“The administration of Governor Akeredolu stands on the tripod of Transparency, Accountability and Integrity. We will continue to hoist the flag of transparency in governance while pursuing excellence in the journey to transform the state for the better,” the statement said.
On the allegation that some Governors are stealing Local Government Funds, the statement noted that the Akeredolu administration has not touched funds meant for Local Governments since its inception.
“As a matter of policy, monies meant for Local Governments are shared at their monthly Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC). Mr Governor doesn’t touch local governments funds. The local government Chairmen can attest to the fact that they have total freedom in the management of their funds,”the statement added
A 27-year-old suspected Yahoo boy, Obeta John, was on Tuesday, November 29th, arrested by men of Ogun state Police Command for allegedly k!lling his girlfriend, one Idowu Buhari, an HND1 Mass Communication student of Gateway polytechnic Saapade.
The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect was arrested following a distress call received at Ode -Remo divisional headquarters, that the suspect, who resides at No 3, Mojubade compound, Eredu Ishara, locked himself and his girlfriend inside his room and had started b€ating the girl and hitting her head against the wall, and all efforts made to persuade him to open the door proved abortive.
”Upon the distress call, the DPO Ode-remo division, CSP Fasogbon Olayemi quickly led his men to the scene where they met the victim in the pool of her blood after forcing the door opened.
The victim was quickly rushed to State Hospital Ishara,but was pronounced d€ad by doctor on duty. ”A statement from Oyeyemi reads
He said the suspect who is an indigine of Enugu state was promptly arrested and taken to custody.
”On interrogation, the suspect, Obeta John, informed the police that he is an internet fraudster, and that certain amount of money from one of his clients was paid into the account of his deceased girlfriend which she refused to relinquish to him.
He stated further that it was the argument over the said money that led to scuffle between them which eventually led to the d€ath of the girl. ”the statement further read
Abimbola added that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Bankole, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to Homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation Departments for further investigation and diligent prosecution.
Ogun Labour Party Chairman, state secretary and National Secretary suspended for alleged gross misconduct and anti-party activities.
Hours after expelling Director General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Doyin Okupe, Ogun state chairman of the party, Michael Ashade, the Secretary, Feyisola Michael and the National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, have been suspended for alleged gross misconduct and anti-party activities.
Rexall the Director General of campaign for the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi was said to have been suspended by the state party few days ago on the allegation of financial misappropriation.
The intrigues and politicking continue to hold sway as the party excos were also alleged of sabotage and betrayal of trust who may likely work for the opposing parties.
Lagos State Government has warned prospective developers/owners of buildings in the state against engaging the services of third parties and thugs while processing their planning permits from the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA).
The caution was given by the general manager of LASPPPA, Tpl. Kehinde Osinaike. He maintained that this became necessary in view of the negative image that the impostors are giving the authority and by extension, the state government.
Osinaike, who gave the warning recently during a review meeting with the management and staff of the authority, said there is a need to find a permanent solution to the complaints from prospective house developers on allegations of high cost and delay in the procurement of planning permits.
Genuine LASPPPA officials: The LASPPPA boss pointed out that it was expedient for members of the public to assist the Authority in curbing the practice of cutting corners and unnecessary delays in the processing and issuance of planning permits from the Authority by always insisting on dealing with genuine LASPPPA officials.
Tpl Osinaike lamented that when the public patronises thugs and unscrupulous third parties they often illegally add fees outside of the government’s statutory charges.
He said, “This explains why it is important for all prospective house owners to ensure that all the required documents and clearances from all relevant government agencies required for the processing of planning permits are obtained ahead of filing-in application for the grant of planning permit, in order to curb unnecessary delays in the issuance of planning permits.’’ He equally urged clients to ensure that they fulfill their civic responsibility to the government by ensuring that their taxes are adequately and regularly paid as the release of approved planning permit is predicated on the evidence of tax clearance, emphasizing that the authority remains committed to the policy of “10-Day Deal” for the commencement and completion of planning applications.
Zero tolerance for illegal development: The general manager reiterated the zero-tolerance stance of the state government on illegal development and called for voluntary compliance of stakeholders in the built environment to Physical Planning Permit Laws and Regulations as a way of addressing incidents of building collapse and its attendant effects.
Osinaike said the authority appreciates the comments, observations, and opinions of the public and that Lagosians should continue to draw the Authority’s attention to any anomaly in the spirit of ‘See Something, Say Something’ during their physical planning processing.
He also urged the public to visit LASPPPA Head Office, at Oba Akinjobi Way, Old Secretariat, GRA, Ikeja for further enquiries and clarifications or contact the Authority through its email: laspppa@lagosstate.gov.ng or call 08033245420, 08023146227 for a prompt response
There is anxiety in Iree, headquarters of Boripe North Local Council Development Area of Osun State, as suspected hoodlums on Thursday evening, set buildings inside the Aree’s palace ablaze.
This reportedly led to the blockage of major roads in the town.
It was gathered that the incident happened when operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), arrested the Aogun of Iree, Chief Soliu Atoyebi.
Police in Ogun state on the 30th of November 2022 arrested two brothers Emanuel Nwachukwu 28 years and Sunday Nwachukwu 24years for stealing a Toyota Camry car with registration number JJJ 661 GJ while on their way taking the said vehicle to Imo state.
Nwachukwu 24years for stealing a Toyota Camry car with registration number JJJ 661.
The two suspects were arrested by men of Federal Highway patrol, who were on stop and search duty along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.
The Osun State government says it has uncovered debt in salaries, pensions, and insurance commitments incurred by the administration of a former governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola amounting to 76 billion naira.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mrs Bimpe Ogunlumade disclosed this while briefing officials of the new administration on the financial status of the state.
The disclosure was contrary to the claim by the former Governor that he left 14 billion naira in cash for the new government among other claims that have now been found to be a falsehood.
The Permanent Secretary gave the breakdown of the salaries and pension-related liabilities to include, salary over 29 billion naira, pension arrears of 45 billion naira and Group Life Assurance Scheme amounting to 554 million naira.
Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed in a statement, said that the 76 billion naira is not the total debt left by the past administration as briefings on other sources of liabilities continue tomorrow.
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has directed that the policy of ‘no tuition no exam’ be suspended in LAUTECH, Ogbomosho.
The suspension was disclosed today in a statement sent to ODUDUWA NEWS by the Students’ Union President, Adeboye Anuoluwa as reproduced below:
As promised, in less than 24hrs, the Visitor of the University, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, who is also the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde has directed the University Management through the Governing Council Chairman, to suspend the No Tuition No Exam Policy.
Recall that on the night of Wednesday, 30th November 2022, the SUG President, Adeboye Anuoluwa, and Vice President Olayinka Titilayo had an exclusive meeting with the Governor where they passionately appeal to him to intervene in the No Tuition No Exam Policy. In the meeting, the SUG President, Adeboye Anuoluwa, expressed the interest of the affected students and considered the policy to be anti-students policy. He also noted to the Governor that thousands of students have been greatly affected by the policy thereby causing them to have an extra year on campus. He then passionately appeal and requested a quick intervention from the students-friendly Governor.
Today, 1st December 2022, we are glad to inform the students and general populace that the University Management has received the directive from her visitor through the Governing Council Chairman for the suspension of the No Tuition No Exam Policy. In compliance with the directive, all students are now eligible to write the examinations.
We want to sincerely appreciate the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde for swiftly responding to our appeal and granting it immediate approval. This has once again proven to all students that you are our God’s sent, deserving authority, and advocate of education for all in Oyo State. We are forever grateful.
While we continue to work on Makeup examinations for those that have missed the previous examinations, we want to urge all students to make use of this golden opportunity to study hard, sit for exams, and excel. We wish you all success in your examinations.
Signed: ADEBOYE, Anuoluwa PC: Anuoluwa President 08160860820
OPALEKE, Okiki Ibrahim PC: Famousbee General Secretary 09028853993
MICHAEL, Love Gabriel PC: Young General Public Relations Officer 08146077415
