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Yoruba Nation Agitators Engage Customs In An Attempt To Forcefully Open Idi-Iroko Border

There was pandemonioum and chaos as agitators for the Yoruba Nation, on Saturday, forcefully reopened the Idi-Iroko land border in Ogun State, which had been closed by the Federal Government since 2019.

A video posted by self-acclaimed Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Igboho, on his personal blog, ‘Sunday Adeyemo Igboho TV,’ showed the agitators in their hundreds storming the Idi-Iroko area in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state and forcefully opened its land borders between Nigeria and Benin Republic, urging the people to begin doing their businesses.

Though the agitators were engaged by operatives of the Nigerian Customs Service (NSC), and men of the Immigration Service, who tried to repel them, the video also showed where a gun was snatched from an Immigration officer.

In the video clip, one of the agitators is seen shooting sporadically into the air while the crowd cheered him in admiration.

Different voices were also heard in the background calling on soldiers and other security agents to come out and engage them in a shootout, while others were seen destroying the gates at the border, while screaming:

“We have opened the border at Idi-Iroko. Come out and do your business!”

The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun 1 Area Command, Hammed Oloyede, who confirmed the incident, however said his men successfully repelled the Yoruba Nation agitators while denying any attack on the officers.

“There was no attack on our patrol bases or checkpoints. Those guys were just doing their own. They tried to attack one patrol point, but it was repelled. The situation is under control. There is no problem,” Oloyede said.

While commending the ‘freedom fighters’ at the end of the video, Igboho said more of such actions are in the pipeline as his group is determined to break away from Nigeria.

Igboho also accused the Federal Government of shutting down the land borders in the South-West while those in the North were open.

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Police Secondary School To Be Established in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to build a secondary school for the Police in the State.

He made the promise on Saturday while receiving delegation of the Police Wives Association of Nigeria (POWA) led by its President and Wife of the Inspector General of Police, Hajia Hajara Alkali, during a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Marina.

The Governor who received Hajia Alkali and her entourage in the company of the Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, said government will continue to support Lagos Police Command and officers’ wives in the State.

He said: “We will give Lagos Police Command more support. We will continue to lend all the infrastructure they need to them. We will continue to work with them. There are so many things we are going to support the Lagos Police Command with. And once the men can have all what they require to work well, certainly it will also affect their wives at home positively.

“We are doing so much and we are willing to double what we are currently doing. We usually have a special place for Police Officers wives; for widows and even those who are not widows. We want to encourage them and support them so that they can be very valuable supporters to their husbands.

“Not only will we be supporting them with empowerment, we will also deliberately look for ways to improve them in skills acquisition and empower them through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation; Ministry of Wealth Creation and Ministry of the Sustainable Developments Goals.

“In respect to your request for a Police Secondary School in Lagos, we will try and not just give you land, we will give the land and also support you with the building. We will try and look for where is most adequate. Lagos is a small State, so land is always a challenge. But, wherever we find it, we will try and take it up so that it can accommodate a lot more students.”

Also speaking, Lagos First Lady said the incumbent administration is ready to do more for Police officers and their wives in the State, adding that government will continue to lift women up in Lagos State.

“I am happy that our score card is reading pass mark. We are happy to do more. Lagos State is here to encourage all the women. We know that quite a lot happened last year and quite a lot of our officers are a bit demoralised. But to God be the glory, 2021 is a better year.

“We are going to continue to lift each other up, encourage ourselves as women because we know we are the gateway to our families,” Dr. Sanwo-Olu said.

Speaking earlier, Hajia Alkali, who was excited by the hospitality she enjoyed during her first official visit to Lagos, applauded Governor Sanwo-Olu for all the great achievements of the administration in two years.

She specifically thanked Mr. Governor for supporting the widows of police officers killed in the wake of the unfortunate EndSARS protests.

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Breaking: Chelsea Trashes Man City 1-0 To Become UEFA Champions League Winner

Chelsea Football Club has been crowned the 2021 UEFA Champions League winner!

This is coming after an intense match against Manchester City whose first time it is in the league’s final!

Chelsea were dealt a major blow just before half-time of the Champions League final when Thiago Silva limped off with an injury against Manchester City.

The veteran defender appeared to be injured when he jumped over Phil Foden to win a header, limping away from the aerial challenge.

Silva was unable to continue in the showpiece match, and had to be replaced by Andreas Christensen in the 39th minute.

Congratulations to Chelsea Football Club and their fans!

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Osun Gov, Oyetola Joins Family, Friends, Others at Olufon of Ifon Final Burial Rites

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, today, attended the traditional and final burial rites for late Olufon of Ifon, Oba Almorouf Adekunle Magbagbeola, which held at the Olufon’s Palace.

Oyetola who described the death of late Oba Almorouf as a colossal loss to the State, said he was a symbol of history, culture and heritage, and will be remembered as a visionary leader who made important contributions to cultural identity, national unity, peace and progress of Osun and Nigeria as a whole.

He prayed Allah to grant him Aljana Firdaus and equally grant the family and people of Ifon the fortitude to bear the loss.

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Two Years Anniversary: Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa Felicitates Gov. Makinde

The Governing Council, Management, Staff and Students Of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa have rejoiced with His Excellency, Gov. Seyi Makinde on his two yars anniversary as the Executive Governor Of Oyo State.

In a press release jointly signed and made available to Oduduwa News today by the Governing Council and Management of the institution, Gov. Makinde was described as an achiever and builder of modern Oyo State.

The statement reads,

“On behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Staff and Students Of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, Oyo State, we heartily rejoice with Gov. Makinde on occasion of two years anniversary as the number one citizen of the Pace Setter State.

“We sincerely and wholeheartedly appreciate your unflinching support since the inception of your administration till now, most Importantly, your support for the accreditation of over 20 courses both at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels in our prestigious institution.

“It is obvious that your performance since the beginning of your administration has been unprecedented, we sincerely appreciate your selfless, unwavearing efforts and sterling leadership in making Oyo State greater in a short while, this shows that you a charismatic leader.

“We celebrate your uncommon achievements and pray for more wisdom, sound health and strength to take Oyo State to a better position”.

Congratulations Sir!

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Ekiti Govt Enacts Law To Penalize Guardians of Child Sent on Errands During School Hours

The Commissioner for Women Affairs in Ekiti, Maryam Ogunlade, has said that “it is a gross violation of the rights of children to make them run errands or hawk during school hours.”

She added that engaging in any of these is “contrary to the laws of the land.”

Ogunlade made the declaration on Children’s Day, May 27, 2021 while reiterating State Governor Kayode Fayemi’s commitment to the protection of the rights of children and their right to an education.

According to the commissioner, “Governor Fayemi not only commenced his second tenure in office with an Executive Order that made education free and compulsory up to senior secondary school level, but has also continued to display serious commitment to the provision of conducive teaching and learning environment in all schools in the state.

“The enforcement of the state’s Child Rights Law being championed by the wife of the Governor, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, is in cognisance of the fact that children as the future of the nation should be given a solid foundation.”

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Lagos Gov, Sanwo-Olu to make parents of children convicted for cultism face punitive measures

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the parents of children convicted for cultism will also face punitive measures.

Sanwo-Olu stated this on Thursday during the Children’s Day celebration at the Police College, Ikeja, addressing pupils and students.

He stated that a new law had been signed to fight cultism, adding that parents must be alive to their responsibilities by paying attention to the moral upbringing of their children.

Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said, “The new law against cultism prescribes punitive measures for parents of young people convicted of cultism. Parents should be vigilant and monitor their children.”

“We owe them a duty to ensure that their dreams and aspirations are realised through continuous training, guidance and mentoring.”

Earlier, the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, said the state government, through its free education policy from primary to secondary school level, had continued to commit huge resources to the upbringing of the children.

“It is not by accident that the education sector got the highest budget in 2020 and 2021. This is because of the commitment and passion of our dear governor towards providing a conducive environment for teaching and learning for our students,” she said.

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2nd Year in Office: Oyo Lawmaker, Dele Adeola Felicitates Gov. Makinde

The Honourable member representing Iseyin/ Itesiwaju State Constituency, Hon. Dele Adeola has felicitated Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde as he marks two years in Office.

Adeola in a statement personally signed by him and sent to Oduduwa News today said, Oyo State has worn a new garment since inception of the administration of Governor Oluseyi Makinde.

He attributed his achievements within two years in office to his resilience, doggedness and the vision to reposition Oyo State from the stage of underdevelopment to the league of developed States.

He said, within two years in office, Governor Makinde has ensured the completion of Moniya/Iseyin road, built TESCOM office, sited LAUTECH satellite campus in Iseyin and has given approval for the commencement of Iseyin/Ogbomosho road as well as Oyo Iseyin road project.

“We cannot but appreciate his development strides in Itesiwaju Local Government where His Excellency has embarked on construction of maternity centres, OYSROMA house as well as other developmental projects.

“These among other monumental achievements were achieved with synergy with Oyo State House of Assembly.

“The mutual relationship with legislative house and executive has brought about the development we have been yearning for since the inception of Makinde-led administration.

“On behalf of Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency, I commend our visionary governor whose mission is to completely move Oyo State to the promised Land.

“We are solidly behind you and we implore Governor Makinde to come out for second term as we vow to come out enmass to ensure his victory”.

Once again, congratulations!

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Hoodlums on Rampage as Ajasa-Command Shops, Residents Attacked

Ajasa-Command in Agbado Oko-Odo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State was on yesterday under tension as hoodlums went on rampage by attacking shop owners and residents with dangerous weapons, carting away phones, cash and other valuable items.

It was gathered that the development was as a result of alleged disagreement on sharing of proceeds of online transaction by some internet fraudsters, otherwise known as Yahoo Boys in the area.

According to an eye witness who called LMT, about three weeks ago, a faction of Yahoo Boys had stormed Ajasa community to attack a member of another faction who was said to have received the payment of an online transaction involving the two factions.

However, the said member of the Ajasa faction failed to give the other side their share of the proceeds, which subsequently made the later to storm the area.

After about few hours, normalcy was restored until the other faction decided to strike again today, this time taking advantage of it to attack shop owners and residents.

“They came to Ajasa community with dangerous weapons. A man operating a Paga shop was attacked. Another Bet Naija shop was attacked, while an innocent man who was returning from work was also attacked.They collected his phones and money on him,” the witness said.

Another witness said men of the Nigeria Police were already on ground patrolling the area to restore calm and normalcy.

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Aare Onakakanfo, Oyo Tourist Board Chair, Others Attend Alado of Ado-Awaye’s Four Years on Throne Anniversary

The ALADO of Ado-Awaye land and the paramount traditional ruler in Araromi LCDA,Oba Revd Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, on Thursday 27th May,2021 organised Children day party in commemoration of his fourth year anniversary on the throne of his forebears as the ALADO of Ado-Awaye land.

Delivering his welcome address,Oba Folakanmi said that,” this year anniversary has been designed to celebrate our children and to bring out the “gold and diamond” in them towards the development of our community through various children varieties as included in the programme of event.

Kabiyesi ALADO, retorted further that, “this year programme is significant as it gives birth to “AYILOKE CULTURAL FESTIVAL”, with the objectives of uniting the people of Ado-Awaye together in a joint efforts to develop our father’s land, to celebrate our various heroes who have made indelible mark on the growth and development of Ado-Awaye kingdom, to harness the ever increasing numbers of sons and daughters in diaspora who are yarning for a link to their root, and finally, to appreciate the cultural heritage of Ado-Awaye people, especially Iyake suspended lake which remains the only one of its kind in Africa and one of the two in the world in order to develop our town. He concluded by appreciating everyone for coming.

The Aare-Ona kakanfo and the generalismo of Yoruba land ,while delivering his goodwill message, appreciated His Royal Majesty
for inviting him as the chief guest of honour for the day. Speaking further, Iba said that, “I appreciated ALADO for his strong determination to develop his community through heritage and festival promotions and it was the major reason why I have decided to be his friend”. Aare Gani Adams while highlighting the prospects in heritage and festival promotions said,” (1) It would registered the image of Ado-Awaye community to the global awareness,(2)It would enhance the economic value of the people of Ado-Awaye and boost the revenue generating potential of both the local and the state governments,and(3) more importantly encouraging love and unity for right purposes among the indigienes of the town. “Before he concluded, Are Gani Adams, upon the above stated merits of heritage and festival promotions advised the people of Ado-Awaye kingdom to always support Kabiyesi ALADO in his determination to transform Ado-Awaye to a better place of living and warned against rebelling him in the interest of community development and for the betterment of the indigienes and he appealled to the duo of Oyo state and the federal governments to provide necessary supports for the development of Ado hill tourism center.

Speaking at the occasion,the chairman, Oyo State Tourism Board, Elder Adebowale, applauded Oba Folakanmi for his consistent efforts towards developing his tourism heritage and community as a whole, not minding any stumbling blocks in his ways. Elder Adebowale stated further and he said that, “kabiyesi you were much aware of the good governance of Engineer Seyi Makinde in Oyo state, therefore, you are expected to continuing leading your people in an atmosphere of peace, love and care, not allowing any element of deceit, political propagandist, agent of destabilisation in your domain”. He submitted by reiterating Oyo State Government commitment towards the development of Ado Hill Tourism Center, through public and private partnership, as he enjoined every indigiene to support Governor Seyi Makinde led administration in his efforts at turning Oyo state to its pace-setter status.

Other notable invited dignitaries at the event were,Mr Wole Okunoye,ably represented by Alh.Kamorudeen with cash donation on his behalf,Pastor Tunde Shittu,HLGA Araromi LCDA,among others.Royal fathers in attendant were Alawaye of Awaye,Oba Amidu Okunlola,ALADO in council.Others were religious and community leaders,market women leaders, artisans, pressmen and security personels.

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