The Ekiti State Police Command has paraded a 32-Year-old man, Akindele Opeyemi Olufemi, who was arrested at a “Stop and Search Point” by men of the Safer Highways of the Command.
The suspect was on a Motorcycle and had a bag on him when he was stopped for a search. He initially rebuffed all attempts to Search his bag but was later overpowered by the Police.
After a thorough search, different denominations of Nigerian currency were found in his possession. When interrogated, he could not give a clear explanation as to how he got the money.
Police investigations later revealed that he stole the money from the Christ Apostolic Church, Camp Ground in Ikeji, Ara-Ikeji, Osun State.
He confessed to the commission of the crime, as he said he served in the Church for Two years as a Security guard and resigned earlier this year, so he went back to the Camp Ground in the guise of a “Personal all night Prayer” and made way to the Church offering Vault and carted away the Money.
The Money when counted was Six hundred Thousand, One hundred and Fifteen naira (600,115 Naira)
The police said the suspect will be charged to court, alongside other criminals who were apprehended by the State Police Command.
Foremost Nigerian constitutional lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN has explained why the newly-registered academic unions – Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) and the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) – by the Minister of Labour and Employment are illegal.
Falana, who gave a legal perspective on the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU-Federal Government fallout in an interview on Arise TV’s Newsday on Wednesday, also x-rayed the implications that come with the new unions.
“We are going to have to have a mushrooming of trade unions, which threatens industrial peace in the country. We cannot have two unions in the university nor can we have two unions in other unions in the country. Politically it wont work,” he said.
Falana described the registration as illegal and a desperate measure by the government to break the strike.
He said, “Government has tried various measures but the latest one is perhaps going to embarrass the government because it is an illegal exercise and won’t work. ASUU is today one of the most organised and united trade unions in Africa.
Falana said the registration of splinter unions will result in proliferation of academic unions, adding that the economy will suffer for it.
He advised the government to return to the drawing table and ensure that proper advice is sought in order not to expose the country to ridicule.
The Oyo State Government has approved the absorption of Two Thousand 2,000 Primary school teachers, initially seconded to the Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) in the state, during the previous administration of Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
This was revealed in Ibadan by the Chairman, TESCOM, Pastor Akinade Alamu today during the celebration of 2022 World Teachers’ Day.
The teachers, who teach in secondary schools across the State had appealed to the Oyo State Government to either regularize their appointments as TESCOM teachers or revert their appointment as Primary School teachers under the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB).
The Chairman TESCOM said, absorption of the teachers into the post-primary sub-sector of Oyo State permanently is another sign of the present administration’s commitment to the development of education.
He equally revealed that the Oyo State Government has approved the next round of Promotions in the State Civil-service, adding that after necessary paperwork the exercise will commence.
Alamu however debunked insinuations that Oyo State took the 33rd position nationwide, after the just concluded West Africa Secondary School Examination.
The Chairman advised Politicians to desist from politicizing education in the State, saying that Education under Seyi Makinde has been progressing.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barr. Rahman Abiodun Abdu-Raheem appealed to teachers in the State to embrace the State Government’s efforts in improving the education sector.
He added that Oyo State Government will not rest on its oars in ensuring the education sector keeps soaring high.
“It is pertinent to re-emphasize it that the machinery of the State, ably led by His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has the determination to transform the education sector”, he said.
Abdu-Raheem said the State Government unprecedentedly appointed 21 Permanent Secretaries/Inspectors General of Education and Permanent Secretaries/Tutors General to enhance effective monitoring of schools and service delivery.
He said Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde has put in place lots of activities in achieving his lofty ideas for the sector.
Also speaking the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran said the Board will continue work for the welfare of teachers in the State.
“To whom much is given much is expected; therefore I appeal to you to key into the Government’s resolve to bring back the lost glory of the State in education, by making sure our children excel both in internal and external examinations”, he said.
He therefore charged them to have a clearer vision of the goal and support the Ministry of Education, TESCOM and OYOSUBEB in making sure Oyo remains top in the education sector.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Oyo State Council, awarded nine distinguished personalities, from Oyo State.
According to the Chairman of the Union, Comrade Raji Oladimeji, the awards came on the heels of their exemplary leadership, dedication and unalloyed support to teachers’ welfare.
He commended the Oyo State Government’s various welfare packages that has encouraged teachers in remodelling the society and training students in the State.
While he pointed at the regular payment of teachers’ salaries and other entitlements, he also commended the distribution of free textbooks and exercise books in all schools.
The Awardees are: Ahmed Adeniyi Raji; the Chairman, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran; the Head of Service, Alh. Amidat Ololade Agboola; Hon. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun.
Others are, the Proprietor, Impact Medas Outfit, Mr. Owolabi Olade; Hon. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barr. Abdulrahmon Abdulraheem; the Chairman, Francis Adelowo Muyiwa Ameye Academic Foundation, Lagos, Arch. Francis Adelowo Muyiwa Ameye; Chairman, TESCOM, Pastor Akin Alamu and Special Adviser on Labour, Barr. Bayo Titilayo-Sodo.
The Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has lauded Nigerian teachers for their sefless service to nation building.
Osinbajo made this statement via his official Twitter account as read in part:
“Teaching is a honorable profession because of the profound impact it has on a student’s personality, potential, and life trajectory.
“In honor of World Teachers’ Day, I’m raising a glass to these extraordinary individuals and educators who, day in and day out, help our young people take meaningful steps toward realizing their dreams”.
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested an Ekiti state-based Disc Jockey, Famotemi Toluwani Timothy for allegedly impersonating a hip-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable”.
He was arrested on Thursday, September 29 ,2022
Timothy, a native of Igede-Ekiti in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State, allegedly opened an Instagram account with the name “Zazoo Omolalomi Portable” where he claimed to be the singer.
Investigations showed that the suspect met one of his victims, Adebayo Adedimeji Lukman, running a Club in Offa, Kwara State, on social media and introduced himself as “Portable” and bargained to perform at the Club for the sum of N1 million naira.
The suspect requested that 80 percent of the money be paid before the event, and Adebayo reportedly paid the sum of N790,000 (Seven Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira) into a bank account number provided by the suspect.
However, the self-styled artiste, “ Portable” did not show up at the event, which was held on February 18, 2022 and eventually blocked all means of communication with the suspect.
The All Progressives Congress APC members held their rally yesterday in Ibadan where some gladiators of the party led some party faithfuls to stage a walk in support of Tinubu/Shettima.
It was alleged that some members of the APC were attacked by members of Park Management System.
APC gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, Sen. Teslim Folarin in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday alleged that the attack was carried out by the chairman of Park Management System, Mukaila Lamidi popularly known as Auxiliary.
Meanwhile, Auxiliary has reacted to the allegation claiming he had no hand in the alleged attack.
This was contained in a statement made available by the Park Management System Public Relations Officer, Emiola Jelili as read in part:
“The news reaching my desk is that members of the Opposition APC in Oyo state that organized a rally today and walked across major roads in Ibadan have raised an allegation that they were attacked by PMS Disciplinary Committee Chairman- Alhaji Mukaila Auxiliary and his boys around Labiran.
“The PMS would like to state in unequivocal terms that nothing of such nature happened and Alhaji Auxiliary was not in Labiran or around the area at that moment. It should be noted that the PMS members had no reason to attack or interfere with members of the opposition APC today because they were exercising their constitutional right to organize rally and walk across the town. The PMS is reiterating for the umpteenth time that the opposition APC should stop drawing Alhaji Auxiliary into its internal crisis and affairs.
“They should keep his name off their mouths. And it has also come to the habit of the APC in Oyo state to always mention Auxiliary everytime they have any outing or event just to tarnish his image.
“Auxillary has his own life to live, Oyo APC should keep his name off the lips and face the campaign. Lastly, the PMS is committed to maintaining peace, order and facing its primary duties of running the park system in Oyo state”.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has met with President Muhammadu Buhari, as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
The speaker led a delegation of principal officers from the House to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa immediately after Tuesday’s plenary.
Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the speaker highlighted the reason for their visit, saying, “After a series of engagements with ASUU and with people on the executive side, we’ve been able to come to some kind of decisions and recommendations to be made to Mr. President for his approval.
“As you know, what is on the front burner today, even beyond the politics, is that our universities, our lecturers, and our children are out of school.
“The House of Representatives decided to step in at that point four weeks ago and we’ve had a series of meetings that lasted hours and we’ve been able to get both sides to shift ground to an extent and that’s what we came to discuss with Mr. President about those recommendations.”
The Speaker also said he was hopeful that the crisis might soon be resolved as the delegation had a robust engagement with the President.
Speaker Gbajabiamila spoke more, “Mr. President, as usual, had a very good listening ear, he took the report of the House, accepted it. We discussed it at length, the details of the report and he wanted to go through them himself.
“We have another meeting on Thursday between our good selves and Mr. President for his final decision. We had a good engagement, with a very positive response.
“He asked us a couple of questions, in some grey areas which we clarified, and he accepted the reports and he wanted a couple of days to go through it.
“We are working and we are hopeful that this (strike) will soon be a thing of the past. I know once this is agreed upon, the strike will be called off.”
The Governor of Ekiti, John Kayode Fayemi has unveiled development plan for the State between 2022 to 2050.
This was contained in a statement made available via his official Twitter account as read in part:
“Today, we unveiled the Ekiti State Development Plan, 2022 – 2050. This is a Vision document which articulates how Ekiti plans to be the destination of choice to live, to work and to invest by 2050.
“We are grateful to our development partners, critical stakeholders and the professionals who helped to put the plan together.
“I am confident that the incoming government will continue and accelerate the strategic pillars of the development plans in the quest to make Ekiti the destination of preference”.
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has donated house and sum of Five Million Naira to the award-winning athlete, Tobi Amusan.
This was contained in a statement made known today by the governor via his official Twitter handle as read in part:
“My adopted daughter and world-record holding athlete, Ms Tobi Amusan paid me a courtesy visit in Oke-Mosan this morning.
“I announced her appointment as Youth Ambassador in Ogun State and a donation of a house, as well as five million Naira in recognition of her world records and other stellar achievements.
“We had adopted the Ogun State daughter for career support earlier this year, as Ms Amusan displayed the result-driven spirit of resilience, hardwork and determination that the State is known for”.
Thw governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the increment in salaries and wages of public workers in the State.
He made the disclosure in a statement he released today via his official Twitter handle as read in part:
“Earlier today, I announced a pay rise across all levels for workers in the state’s public service.
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“We took this decision to cushion the effects of inflation, high prices of commodities and the rising cost of living being experienced across the globe on our workforce.
“With this increase, not only will we expect more from our workers, our citizens must also see the benefits of this decision in the delivery of services.
“I have directed all the necessary agencies to work out the modalities for upward review and statutory approvals”.
