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College of Health Science Students Write Makinde, Demand His Intervention In Their School

The students of Oyo State College of Health Science Technology have written an open letter to Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde on the need to intervene and prevail on their management for failure to do their statutory responsibilities that will enable them to be registered, certified and licensed as Surgery Technicians. The copy of the open letter as sent by the students to ODUDUWA NEWS is reproduced below.

Engr. Oluseyi Makinde,
The Governor,
Oyo State.

Your Excellency Sir,

REQUEST FOR URGENT INTERVENTION

We final year students of Oral Health Science Department, studying Dental Surgery Technician in Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele Ibadan, formerly School of Hygiene, Eleyele, write to bring to your attention for urgent intervention the unreadiness of our department and college management to fulfil its core mandate.

Upon admission, we were assured that we will be CERTIFIED and LICENSED as Dental Surgery Technicians after fulfilling our academic requirement, unfortunately, it appears the management is not interested in fulfilling this.

Aside other academics requirements, aspiring Oral Health Technicians must be licensed by the DENTAL THERAPISTS’ REGISTRATION BOARD OF NIGERIA to be eligible to practice, it is, therefore, the responsibility of the college to prepare students and register them for the board examination according, students who pass will the examination will subsequently be issued the licence to practice by the board.

Since the inception of the department in the 2016/2017 academic session, two sets have graduated so far and despite paying for the board examination, none of the over 100 students from both sets was registered for the board examination by the management, leaving them unlicensed, hence, unemployable.

It is sad that after paying one of the highest cost for this particular course compared to any government-owned institution in the southwest, graduates are left roaming the streets due to the refusal of the college to perform its duties of indexing and registering them with the board.

By the end of this session, we would have spent 3 full years and not less than 400,000 ( Four Hundred Thousand Naira) in our pursuit to be certified and licensed Dental Surgery Technicians. As demanded from our predecessors who were not registered despite paying, the management of the institution has again set a deadline for the payment of a total of N45,000 ( Forty-five Thousand Naira) for the board examination.

Although the sum is outrageous for an examination which the board itself requires just about N 7,000 (Seven Thousand Naira). We have endured higher degrees of extortions from the management since our admissions, hence, our concern at the moment is not the fee but the sincerity of the management to truly register us for this examination as we dont not want to suffer the same deception previous sets suffered.

We know for a fact that other institutions like, Ogun State College of Health Science and Technology, Ilese and Kwara State College of Health Science and Technology, Ijebu-Ode who offers the same course registered their students for this board examination, we, therefore, wonder why our institution has been negatively different.

The information at our disposal is that the board is already rounding up registration and indexing for this year and as usual, our school has not registered We, therefore, plead that you intervene and prevail on the management to be truthful and do the needful before it’s too late.

Thanks and God bless you, sir.

CC :
National Association of Nigerian Students
Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Affairs
Director, Department of State Services, Oyo State
Commissioner of Police, Oyo State
Oyo State Ministry Of Health
Oyo State Ministry of Education
Media outlets

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Tokyo 2020: Oke-Ogun Born Athlete, Adegoke Defeats World’s Fastest Man

Nigeria will be represented by the pair of Enoch Adegoke and Usheoritse Itsekiri in the semis of a highly competitive men’s 100m at the ongoing Olympic Games in Tokyo after both athletes secured their spots, posting inspiring performances in the heats on Saturday.

While racing at the Olympic Stadium, the Nigerian Champion sped into the history books as the country’s 11th sub-10s runner, stunning a stacked field which included USA Champion and World Leader Trayvon Bromell, to take the win in Heat 2 with an impressive time of 9.98s.

Qatar’s Femi Ogunbode and Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes followed in 10.02s and 10.04s respectively, with Bromell settling for 4th place.

Former Nigerian Champion Itsekiri also gave a good account of himself, racing to a 3rd place finish with a time of 10.15s in Heat 1 that was dominated by USA’s Ronnie Baker. It was a sad day for 200m National Record holder Divine Odududuru who was disqualified for a false start.

Speaking after his breathtaking performance, an excited Adegoke who is making his first appearance at the Olympics said:

“It feels great, I’m excited about this. It’s been a long time coming and I thank God for the result. God has said it and he did it.”

When asked about his strategy for the next round, the Commonwealth Games finalist said: “I think it’s all about recovery and communicating with my coach. I trust God for a better result tomorrow. “

Adegoke has been drawn into Heat 2 of the semis where he will once again square off with Bromell, Ogunbode and Hughes while compatriot Itsekiri will compete in Heat 1, where he will face Andre De Grasse, Fred Kerley and Yohan Blake.

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APC Ward Congresses: Party Faithfuls Agree On Consensus In Osun As Violence Recorded In Oyo, Ogun, Others

The members of the Osun State National Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward Congress have applauded the peaceful conduct of the exercise in the entire State.

The delegates also extolled members of the ruling party for their high level of compliance towards ensuring smooth, free, fair, credible and acceptable congress across the 332 wards in the State.

This is even as the APC loyalists and supporters who participated in the process across wards in the State expressed satisfaction at the adoption of consensus mode by the party leadership.

Meanwhile, it was learnt that the processes were not the same in other States as violence marred the ward congresses in Oyo, Ogun where parallel congresses were held by some aggrieved members.

Recall that members of the Committee after their arrival in Osun on Friday evening, during a stakeholders’ meeting, announced their readiness to conduct a credible and transparent Congress in the State.

Addressing journalists shortly after the tour to some of the wards in the State, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, expressed delight at the way and manner the members of the party conducted themselves.

Elegbeleye, who supervised the Congress exercise in all the wards visited, said it was worthy of note that the entire process had been seen, observed and adjudged to be peaceful, orderly and in line with the party’s principles and guidelines.

He noted that the reports gathered so far had reflected the peaceful conduct of the members of the party as demonstrated to elect new party’s officers.

“So far so good, the Congress has been conducted in a free, fair and credible atmosphere. The wards visited so far have been very peaceful as members of the party conducted themselves in a peaceful manner to elect their new officers across the registered 332 wards in the State.

“We were able to see the members agreeing on who will oversee the affairs of the party as new executive officers in all the wards we have visited.

“Though the party agreed on consensus for the conduct of the Congress, in case there is any disagreement, then, they will vote. Anywhere the members feel they don’t like a particular candidate, then they can vote.

“But in a situation where for instance we have about a hundred members and eighty-five of them agreed on a particular candidate and fifteen disagreed, there is nothing to vote about. One must have known that the majority have their way,” he added.

While fielding questions from journalists during the tour of the Committee to Iragbiji, the country home of the State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, the governor lauded the members of the party for turning out in large numbers to elect new officers of the party at wards level.

Oyetola also extolled the peaceful conduct of the exercise across the 332 wards in the State.

“Well, you have seen things for yourselves and thank God it is been very peaceful. Members of the party are here in their large numbers, just as the Congress has been done in line with the directive of the National Secretariat of the party.

“It has been peaceful all through as we all agreed to use the principle of consensus to elect those that will be overseeing the affairs of the party in their various wards.

“I am glad the way everything has been going so far. As you can see that people are very happy here in my ward. It can’t be otherwise because we had a consensus agreement across the nine federal constituencies in the State and I am glad that members of the party have been allowed to exercise their rights in this regard.

“I must appreciate those who have contributed to the success of the conduct, particularly members of the press who have been very supportive,” Oyetola added.

Earlier, the Osun Caretaker Chairman of the party, Prince Gboyega Famodun, hailed the party members for adhering to and complying with consensus mode.

According to him, the report so far across the State has indicated that the Congress has been very peaceful and orderly as it has affirmed the decision of the party to consider the consensus.

As at the time of filing this report, the Committee members had visited Ward 04, the ward of the former Interim National Chairman of APC, Chief Adebisi Akande in Ila-Orangun, Ila Local Government Area; Ward 04, Igbajo, Boluwaduro Local Government; Ward 01, Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government among others.

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Community Burns Three Customs Vehicles As One Shot Multiple Times In Ogun

The Nigerian Customs were involved in a clash with the youths of Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government Area, Ogun State.

The incident which occured on Friday night prompted the multiple shooting of a popular youth of the village, Razak Adeyemi, AKA Soliu, and the subsequent burning of three Custom officers’ vehicles.

An eyewitness who narrated the incident said that the trouble started during a misunderstanding between the officers and a resident who was suspected to be a smuggler.

The issue was said to have been resolved by the involved parties and everybody went their separate ways.
The residents were however shocked when an hour later, the Customs officers returned to the community in fully-loaded military vests with Hilux trucks, and opened fire on the village.

The villagers, as reported, got angered and engaged the officers in what turned out to be violent.

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Call To Bar: Fashola, Keyamo, Adebayo Converge To Celebrate With Ex-Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji’s Family

The daughter of Rt Hon Adeyemi Sabit Ikuforiji the former Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly and a member of the highest decision making body in Lagos State known as Governor Advisory Council GAC has completed her legal studies and was called to the largest Bar in West Africa.

There is no gainsaying that Ayotelemi Ikuforiji Esq took after her father who is also a legal practitioner. Her father’s passion for academics motivated her to do better in her legal studies. She bagged an LLB from prestigious University of Lancaster and a Master’s degree from Warwick University of the most prestigious universities in the world. The feat is highly commendable and worthy of emulation.

It was a lovely moment for the entire Ikuforiji family as they celebrate their daughter in a grand style. The event was colorful because it feels so wonderful to have reached this goal of being called to the Nigeria Bar. It’s not an easy task, to be called to the largest Bar in West Africa, it needs dedication and commitment to scale through the hurdles.

Ayotelemi Ikuforiji Esq is a legal practitioner with an added advantage as three serving Ministers, two former Governors, Five SANs and Senators attended the get together organized by the family to celebrate the success of their daughter as she was called to Bar.

The prominent personalities that were in attendance are the former Governor of Lagos State and the current Minister Of Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment Mr Festus Keyamo SAN, First Executive Governor of Ekiti State and currently the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi who was also called to Bar a day before Ayotelemi and other eminent personalities.

Some of the personalities that attended the event said that “This is truly a great moment in Barrister Ayotelemi Ikuforiji’s life. She must not underestimate neither what she has accomplished nor the knowledge and capabilities she now possesses. She needs to remain humble and preserve her integrity as she presses forward with her career. Appreciate the professional license she has received and always respect it. With it and because of it, she can and no doubt will do great things for many people”.

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Tinubu Is Hale And Hearty, Media Aide Dispels ‘Death’ Rumour

The Media Aide of Ex-Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Tinubu has dispelled rumour flying around that Tinubu has been hospitalized abroad.

This was contained in a statement signed and released to newsmen by his Media Adviser, Tunde Ramon as read in part:

“His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is fine. He is hale and hearty. He is not in any hospital. He has no medical problem that would require hospitalization. Yes, he is out of the country at the moment. He will be back shortly.

“Anytime he travels out of the country, the next thing some mischievous people would say is he is sick, hospitalized or has died. It is shameful.

“It is shameful that perpetrators of this evil are not deterred by the fact that each time this fake news has been propagated, they have been proven wrong.

“Who really is afraid of Asiwaju Tinubu? Those wishing Asiwaju Tinubu evil or dead should be careful. They should know the matter of life and death is in the hand of only God Almighty”.

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Breaking: Ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki Arrested By EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has held a former president of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, in custody over allegations of theft and money laundering.

Mr Saraki, a former Kwara State governor, was detained on Saturday, sources familiar with the development said, a situation that may trigger another episode of troubles for the politician.

As senate president between 2015 and 2019, Mr Saraki spent a considerable time facing allegations of corruption and false declaration of assets. He was acquitted by the Supreme Court in June 2018.

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2 Killed, One Escaped With Bullet Wounds As Amotekun Exchange Fire With Kidnappers In Oke-Ogun

ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that operation of some suspected Kidnappers known to have been terrorising the people of Iwere Ile of Iwajowa Local Government, Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State foiled by men of Amotekun Corps, on Friday afternoon.

It was learnt that the suspected Kidnappers met their waterloo following a distress call received by the seurity operatives.

According to eyewitness, the kidnappers had stormed the community when residents sent distress calls to Amotekun operatives in the area.

A source revealed that immediately the Amotekun operatives got to the scene at about 3:30 p.m., they engaged the hoodlums in a gun battle, killing two, while the remaining three members of the gang escaped with bullet wounds.

It was further gathered that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in the area later stormed the scene and took the corpses away.

As at the time of filing this report, the Oyo State Police Command has not made official statement on the incident.

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Lagos Waste Management Authority Shuts 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐩𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 F𝐨𝐫 Act Of Improper Waste Disposal

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has said that Ladipo Market, Mushin, was shut for sundry and persistent environmental infractions, which they failed to redress despite several warnings from the Authority.

The Authority, in a press release on Friday, highlighted the deplorable state of the environment within and around the market, due to flagrant acts of improper waste disposal, capable of causing disease outbreak in the area.

LAWMA said the market would remain shut until the traders turned a new leaf, by adhering to the environmental laws of the state, put in place to protect the environment and residents.

It appealed to other markets and business centers in Lagos to shun indiscriminate dumping of refuse and other related environmental offences, noting that the Authority would leave no stone unturned in making sure defaulters are adequately penalised, to serve as deterrent to others.

The Authority urged traders in markets across the state, as well as other residents, to support LAWMA in its efforts to rid the environment of waste pollution, adding that people should patronise assigned PSP operators and pay their waste bills promptly.

For inquiries on waste management related issues in your area, please call LAWMA toll-free numbers: 07080601020 and 617 (for GLO users).

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LAWMA Threatens Reckless Drivers With Prosecution, Urges Motorists To Be Safety Conscious

The attention of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has been drawn to an unfortunate incident, which occurred early Thursday morning, at exactly 7.45 a.m, in which a motorist knocked down one of our sweepers, who regrettably died, while another sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital.

The Authority is deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident and commiserates with the family and loved ones of the deceased sweeper. We pray that God gives them the fortitude to bear the irreparable and sad loss, while praying that the other sweeper in the hospital, will speedily recover and may God spare her life.

The Authority would like to use this medium to admonish and appeal to motorists, to exercise maximum care while driving on our roads, pay attention to the sweepers, be conscious of their presence and give them the right of way.

The Authority will not hesitate to prosecute any driver, who willfully or otherwise, knocks down or cause bodily harm to any of our sweepers, while carrying out their legitimate duties of ensuring that our environment is kept sustainably clean, so that we all can have a healthy living.

The lives of our sweepers, who are our heroes, are most valuable to us and we will do everything humanly possible to protect and safe guard them at all times.

The motorist in question has turned himself in to a nearby Police station.

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