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OYSIEC Reschedules Ido LG Election, Fixes 29th May For Poll

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, has postponed the chairmanship and councilorship elections earlier billed for today till a later date.

OYSIEC boss, Aare Abiola Olagunju, will brief the media any moment from now.

ODUDUWA NEWS had reported early this morning how despite protest by the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, for the postponement of today’s rescheduled election in Ido local government to another date, OYSIEC, said it was going ahead this morning.

Though the chairmanship candidate of the ZLP In Ido, the only LGA the party is contesting election, visited OYSIEC headquarters in the council area to monitor distribution of sensitive materials. He had said they were participating ‘under protest’ as the outcome would determine their next line of action, expressing optimism that the party would win if given a level-playing ground.

ODUDUWA NEWS had reported how OYSIEC boss, Aare Abiola Olagunju, while speaking on Fresh 105.9 FM, announced cancellation of the election following the omission of the ZLP logo on the ballot papers.

But despite the logo omission and subsequent cancellation of poll, ODUDUWA NEWS learnt that election continued. PDP supporters were said to have besieged OYSIEC headquarters, calling for the announcement of winners, an action the commission has refused.

The senior advocate had said that the election would be reconducted today after assurance from the printer to deliver a fresh ballot tonight.

But in a letter written to the commission, ZLP is asking for postponement, saying that it would need more time to source fund and human resources needed to be deployed for the poll.

Ido, is the only council the ZLP is contesting the council election in the state.

Though the commission was said to have been persuaded by the commission to allow the election go on as rescheduled for tomorrow, ZLP had threatened to go to court if it takes place tomorrow.

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Ooni of Ife Declares Second Royal Young Leadership Forum Open

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Friday declared the Royal Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF), 2021; a youth development and capacity building initiative open.

Opening the 14-day event which is in its second year before journalists during a press conference at the Ile Oodua Palace of Ife, Ooni Ogunwusi explained that the latest edition is premised on the progress achieved in 2020.

Among other things, the edition is more committed to upholding its fundamental objective of breaking protocols and barriers impeding youth development especially the growth of young starters in the public and private sectors of the country.

“Most of our plans last year were truncated by the COVID-19 pandemic which shut down the entire world after our trip to Ghana where I took some youth leaders for a meet-and-greet with critical stakeholders early last year.

“The meet-and-greet strategy was created to achieve the targeted goals of RAYLF, especially in the creation and sustainance of dependable connection for our youth leaders. It helps us to bring them closer to power and it has been yielding results.

“Like the Asian Tiggers that led the Socio-Economic and political revolution in the Asian world, our focus is to create young leaders and call ours the African Leopards because leopard is the bravest of all animals in the jungle.” The Ooni said.

Ooni Ogunwusi who is the Co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), stressed that his initiative is currently working on engaging concerned institutions in the country for the removal of discriminations like age, faith and tribe among others and equally stop demanding tax from pioneer starters who are mostly young persons.

“Recently, I visited the newly constructed Dangote refinery with some young leaders where there eyes were opened to how things are done on a larger scale. That is a tip of the iceberg, we have identified countries like Uganda and others achieving economic breakthrough on how our youths can learn how to bring prosperity to our dear nation.

On the type of youths being picked for the programme, Ooni Ogunwusi revealed that proper screening is the basis for selection which helps to prevent inclusion of unscrupulous elements like internet fraudsters and others.

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JUST IN: Again, Customs Officials Shot Two in Eruwa

Just a week after Personnel of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS allegedly killed four persons in Iseyin, officers of the same federal agency reportedly shot two youths in Eruwa, Ibarapa East local Government of Oyo State.

The incident which happened barely an hour after the State’s local government elections was concluded has brought unexpected sadness and mourning to the community.

According to an eye witness, the link roads within the community were blocked to avoid movement during the election as stipulated and expected, but the custom officers were not patient enough with the Election volunteers and observers as well as community watchers.

“It later turned to a heated argument and all I could remember were gunshots in the air. Suddenly, two persons were down – a guy and a lady.

“The guy seems lifeless instantly , unlike the lady but I wish something could be done as they were immediately rushed to the hospital. That is all I could remember.”

Details later…

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Air Mishap: Gov. Fayemi Mourns Chief of Army Staff, Others

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has mourned the passage of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Attahiru Ibrahim and other officers who died in plane crash yesterday.

This was contained in a statement made available via his official Twitter handle as read in part:

“I am distraught by the sudden death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru. He was an exemplary commander whose zeal, dedication, and professionalism inspired his men in the ongoing war against terror and to secure the peace and stability of this nation.

“My thoughts are with the families of the entire crew members who lost their lives in the unfortunate plane crash in Kaduna. These worthy soldiers did their duties, staking their lives for our country on the battlefield. They are true Nigerian heroes. May their souls rest in peace”.

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Plane Crash: Gov. Sanwo-Olu Mourns Chief Of Army Staff, Other Officers

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other officers in a plane crash in Kaduna on Friday.

In a condolence message, the Governor described the death of the officers as a very painful loss.

“My heartfelt condolences to President Muhammadu Buhari over the tragic air mishap that claimed the lives of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other officers.

“This is a very painful loss considering the commitment of these officers to combat insecurity in our country and win the war against insurgency.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I pray that the Nigerian Army, families and friends of Lt. Gen Attahiru and the other officers will find the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the Governor said.

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Gov. Makinde Applauds OYSIEC as Council Poll Concluded

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, applauded the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) for putting appropriate measures in place to aid the conduct of free and fair local government election in the 33 local government areas of Oyo State.

The governor, who voted at the Ward 11, Polling Unit 1, Abayomi Open Space, Abayomi Bus Stop, Iwo Road, Ibadan, said that he was so happy seeing people exercising their civic rights by voting for the candidates of their choice in a friendly and conducive atmosphere.

He said: “I am quite happy about what we have seen so far because the people are doing what they are supposed to do.

“The security agencies are there and doing their work. From what they have told me, there is nothing overwhelming as they are on top of the situation.

“My message to the good people of Oyo State is, first, this is a process. We will throw up some people and it is not the end in itself but a means to an end. The end in democracy is good governance for Oyo State. The people must be eternally vigilant.

“Even though people are being elected today, we have to hold them accountable just like I am being accountable at the state level.”

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Embattled Seriki Fulani’s Sons Not Behind Insecurity in Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun, Miyetti Allah Refutes Claim

The Attention of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nig MACBAN Oyo State Chapter has been Drawn to an online publication alleging the sons of Sarkin Fulani of Oyo state (Alhaji Saliu Abdulkadri), Sarkin Samari Fulani of Oyo State, Sarkin Fulani Oyo town( Alhaji Lawal Galadima), Hajia Amina Galadima and former Chairman of MACBAN Ogun state Mumini Ibrahim of sponsoring kidnapping and Banditry in Ibarapa and Oke Ogun area of Oyo State.

This was contained in a statement signed and sent to Oduduwa News by Ibrahim Jiji, State Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter.

The association hereby wishes to dissociate itself from any publication using the name of Miyetti Allah in Oyo State because there is no Faction of Miyetti Allah in Oyo State
The names on the signed press release are not Member of Miyetti Allah in Oyo State according to our records.

The Children of Seriki FULANI OF OYO STATE are Educated and reliable people who have never and can never engage themselves in any criminality because they were born and brought up in Oyo State with good track records
The aforementioned names are known for their good records which Alaafin Oyo Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi verified to confer them with chieftaincy title in their respective domain.

As an Association we have made our investigation and found out that It’s handiwork of Yakubu Bello of Iseyin and Bani Abubakar, a self acclaimed Jowuro Fulani of Oke-Ogun because of chieftaincy title they are looking for from the Alaafin of Oyo which all Fulani leaders moved against because they are Disgruntled elements who are causing Crisis In their Respective Domain.

They have threatened to plan a kidnap in Oyo town to blackmail Sarkin Fulani of Oyo town, Alh lawal Galadima and make sure he is evicted Like Sarkin Fulani Of Oyo state, Because that’s what they told him to his face if he did not support Yakubu Bello as Ardo of Oyo State

It should be noted that, All Fulani leaders and Excos of Miyetti Allah held a meeting with DSS last Saturday in Ibadan on how to help the Oyo State Government in fighting kidnapping and Banditry in Oyo State with Sarkin Fulani Of Oyo state sons in attendance With exception of Bani Abubakar and his cohorts

The Association therefore urges the Oyo State Government and The Alaafin of Oyo to disregard any unwarranted rumour from enemies within because the enemies are spreading the rumours just because of their Selfish Interests

Signed

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30-Year-Old Man Rescued By Osun Police From Mob attack

A 30-year-old man, Wasiu Olasukomi on Friday was rescued by policemen from a mob in Ede, Osun State after he was allegedly caught picking dried human faeces suspected to be for ritual purposes.

It was gathered that the incident which happened on Friday around 10:30 am attracted a crowd after he was caught. He was said to be carrying a bag and putting the dried human faeces in it.

The mob comprising students were angry and attempted to lynch Olasukomi when the police intervened to rescue the suspect.

It was gathered that some students hurled stones on the policemen and their teachers over the intervention of the police.

Yemisi Opalola, the spokesperson of the Osun Police Command, confirmed that five people were arrested during the incident for attacking police officers. She said the matter was being investigated. 

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