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JUST IN: Oyo Govt directs tertiary institutions to reopen Sept 28

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the resumption dates for Public and Private Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Institutions in the State.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Barrister Olasukanmi Olaleye, made available to newsmen on Tuesday.

According to the statement, “the resumption date for 2020/2021 academic Session for Public / Private Primary and Secondary Schools as announced by the State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology will commence on Monday, 21st September, 2020.

“The revised Guidelines for Primary and Secondary Schools now include the followings:

a. Schools will now operates morning and afternoon shifting for pupils and students of primary and secondary schools as stated below:

Primary 1-3 8.00 am – 11.00 am

Primary 4 – 6 12 noon – 3.00 pm

JSSS 1 -3 8.00 am – 11.00 am

SSS 1- 3 12 noon – 3.00 am

b. It becomes mandatory for all Schools, Public and Private to constitute Covid-19 Task force to be headed by Heads of Schools with Two members of Staff

c. School Heads are advised to make temporary use of spaces like Laboratories, Libraries and examination hall as classroom where it is necessary in order to observe social distancing.

d. Pupils / Students should be attached to Chairs and Tables as well as discouraging sharing of items.

  1. In another development, the Governor has also approved the reopening of State owned Tertiary institutions and Private Institutions for regular academic activities to commence from Monday 28th September, 2020

“Academic Boards and Senate of institutions are expected to fixed their date and comply strictly with Covid 19 guidelines for the reopenings of schools”.

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Viral Video: Porn star, 5 others remanded for recording sex movie in Osun-Osogbo shrine

One Cameroonian and five others have been remanded in Osun State.

OduduwaNews had reported last week that the Osun state police command arrested one Tobiloba Jolaosho, a filmmaker better known as King Tblak HOC, for allegedly recording a sex movie at the Osun-Osogbo sacred grove.

Jolaosho was said to have shot the movie in July dressed like an adherent of Osun, the Yoruba goddess of fertility, with a woman who was completely naked.

The filmmaker, popular for producing pornographic movies, had reportedly shared the video on social media thereafter — a development which generated heated controversies.

Meanwhile, OduduwaNews had gathered today that six people on Monday had appeared before an Osun State Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Osogbo for acting and recording pornography at the Osun-Osogbo Grove.

One of those remanded was a Cameroonian, identified as Ladiva Aije, 22.

The defendants were arrested by the police in Osogbo following allegations that their 27-year-old leader, Tobiloba Jolaoso, recorded a ‘sex movie’ inside the grove with a naked woman and he shared the clip on the social media.

Other suspects are Juliet Semion, 24; Ahmed Olasunkanmi, 23; Adeniran Eritosin ,29; and Tunde Jimoh, 27.

The police prosecutor, John Idoko, said the defendants on July 25 conspired and acted a film with pornographic pictures at the Osun-Osogbo traditional ground, thereby “committing a misdemeanour and insulting the religion.”

He also noted that the film was published for public consumption, adding that the defendants unlawfully damaged louvers of Ataoja Police Station window, while in detention.

The offences committed were said to be contrary to and punishable under sections 516,233,517,451 Cap. 34 Vol. ll Law of Osun State 2002.

The magistrate, Isola Omisade, remanded the defendants in the Ilesa Correctional Centre and adjourned the case till September 17, 2020 for ruling on their bail application.

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Army chief, Gen. Tukur Buratai lauds Ooni for supporting Army, commissions projects in Osun

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai yesterday, Monday, 14 September 2020, commissioned some Special Intervention Projects in Osun State.

This was contained in a statement released today by the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Hassan Ifijeh Muhammed which reads in part:

“At Asamu, Ola-Oluwa Local Government Area (LGA), the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai commissioned a hospital, and, at Kuta, Aiyedire LGA the COAS also commissioned a Bailey Bridge constructed across River Osun at Kuta on KUTA-IKOYI-EDE road. The two completed projects are named after the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai. The hospital and bailey bridge projects had been initiated and sponsored by the Chief of Army Staff. The projects are part of the COAS several contributions in support of the Nigerian Army non-kinetic line of operations.

“The hospital and bridge will promote our health, the standard of living of our people and also increase commerce in our area” His Royal Majesty, Aafin Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Adekunle, Makama Oyelude, Tegbosun III stressed.

“Despite the Nigerian Army giant combat approach to tangling insecurity, the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General TY Buratai identify the vital role of civil military cooperation (CIMIC) projects in deepening Nigerian Army civil military cooperation posture, bridging gap between the Nigerian Army and the civil population, and, curbing the menace of hate speech syndrome. The Nigerian Army under the present leadership of Lieutenant General TY Buratai has exhibited high level of commitment, dedication, preparedness and above all; resolve in drawing the civil populace closer to her army, the Nigerian Army through projects targeted towards winning hearts and minds. These CIMIC sponsored projects are very core to creating strategic naratives and winning hearts and minds. The battle of naratives is crucial to the fight against insurgency. Non-kinetic line of operations is a force multiplier and enabler in revising civil populace narative”.

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in his remarks expressed appreciation to all the State Governors within 2 Division AOR for their selfless contributions and support of Units and formations under their respective domain. The COAS also thanked His Imperial Majesty O’oni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II for his contribution to boosting the Nigerian Army against COVID-19 epidemics. “It is worth noting that at the heat of the epidemics His Imperial Majesty O’oni of Ife donated the motorised modular fumigators to the Nigerian Army. A concept initiated and developed by House of Oduduwa Machine and Tools under the supervision of His Imperial Majesty O’oni of Ife, to fight against the spread of the epidermic, said Buratai.

At the commissioning ceremony His Excellency the Executive Governor of Osun State Mr Adegboyega Oyetola was present. His Imperial Majesty O’oni of Ife Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II was ably represented. His Royal Majesty Aafin Olowu of Kuta Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude Tegbosun III among others were present.

The commissioning ceremony climaxed when the Executive Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola received the COAS in a dinner organised in honour of the Chief of Army Staff, at the Government House, Osogbo, the Osun State capital.

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Osun Governor, Gboyega Oyetola felicitates Omisore at 63

Says he’s advocate of good governance

Governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated a former Deputy Governor of the State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary, describing him as an advocate of good governance.

Oyetola in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan to congratulate Omisore, saluted him for his many sacrifices in advocating good governance in the State.

The governor who also described Omisore as a grassroot politician and a lover of Osun and its people, said his investment in promoting democracy and good governance through sharing of wisdom and experience with political associates, would always be appreciated and remembered.

The statement reads in part: “On this day, I will like to join, family, friends and political associates of Senator Iyiola Omisore to extend the warm greetings and goodwill of the government and people of the State of Osun on the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary.

“He is an astute businessman and a grassroots politician who has remained consistent in the pursuit of true democracy and an ideal society.

“It is my prayer that the Almighty God will continue to grant him good health, more wisdom, and long life. Happy birthday to you, Otunba,” Oyetola added.

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Obasanjo hails Buhari over position on Adesina’s emergence as AfDB President

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday, commended President Muhammed Buhari’s led Federal Government for the support given at ensuring successful re-election of the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina.

Obasanjo, in what appeared to be his first official reaction, since Adesina’s re-election penultimate week, also thanked some past and present African leaders for their supports during the period.

The former President made these disclosures when the leadership of the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), led by the National President, Comr. Desmond Nwachukwu paid him a courtesy call at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Pent House residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

Obasanjo who was responding to remarks made by the FIBAN President on the support given to Adesina, added that education played a vital role in the success so far made by him and other Nigerians doing the country proud in their different endeavour.

“I must commend the Federal government for the support given to him to get this second term ticket. You know that the former President, Goodluck Jonathan recommended him before this new government came on board. The government could have rejected him. So, I must commend President Buhari for supporting him all through.

“Also, let me acknowledge and commend some of my colleagues, the 14 former Presidents in Africa for joining me immediately I drew their attention to it. Some present Presidents also deserved commendations too,” Obasanjo said.

The former President emphasized on the importance of education, noting “if Adesina had not gone to school, no matter the innate ability God might have given him, he would not have got to where he is today.

“So, the first thing is how do we get about 14m children, who are out of school now back to school. 14m children who should have been in school, undergoing education training that will make them contribute to the development of the country in the near future.

“It is having a good education, that will make them a good product to market in the global world like Adesina. Not only him, we have several like him, including the AFRISM President, Dr Oramah,” Obasanjo said, even as he observed that the country’s present image was not fairing to assist these potentials.

Obasanjo appreciated the members of the Association for the visit, moreso for the commendation on his support for the AfDB President.

The FIBAN national president had earlier disclosed that the former President’s penchant for grooming talents for leadership positions led to the emergence of Adesina, and as such, “the association is therefore using this opportunity to congratulate you on the historic re-election of Adesina.

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UCH joins ongoing JOHESU strike, locks up entrance gates

Health workers at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, on Monday, joined the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Joint Health Staff Union (JOHESU).

According to the Nigerian Tribune, many essential places in the hospital have been locked Including the pharmacy, outpatient clinics, medical records sections and the two of the main gates into the hospital.

The JOHESU Chairman, UCH branch, Adeolu Alli, said the strike became necessary after Federal Government ignored them for three years without any show of concern to their demands.

He said: “We are on strike at the moment and our members have gone home. The level of compliance is almost 98 per cent. The government must meet our demands.

“On September 30, 2017, there was an agreement with the Federal Government on some of these issues most especially the adjustment of our salary structure. Three months later, that was April and May 2018, we had to go on strike again. It was as this April that they took us to court and the court referred us to the ADR of the National Industrial Court. And by December 2019, judgment was made on some of these issues. That is why I’m saying 2017 till date is three years.

“JOHESU is made up of over 94 per cent of workers in the hospitals, except doctors. Obviously there is nothing that can be done without this workforce but unfortunately, the Federal Ministry of Health has been biased all the while. We have tried our best. We have been patient enough but it is unfortunate that they are taking our patience for being a fool.”

Some of the workers who spoke with journalists said it was difficult to trust the government in the country.
UCH’s Public relations officer, Mr Toye Akinrinola, said the hospital’s management had appealed to the striking health workers to leave entrances to its emergency units, including the accident and emergency unit, Otunba Tunwase Children Emergency, the ICU, staff clinic, antenatal emergency and labour ward, opened.

He stated that during the strike, the emergency surgeries would still be attended to at the hospital.
Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Bashir Bello said health workers often resort to strike action as an avenue to reach a concrete agreement by all concerned.

He added: “It is the way of calling the attention of the government to issues that need to be addressed in the sector. So, it is not something negative.”

The spate of the deadly coronavirus pandemic surged from over three million cases in April to over twenty-six million cases in August. But while it is still increasing in some parts of the world, the infection rate, according to the figure released by authorities daily, is reducing in Nigeria.

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Oyo ex-ADC leader, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin officially joins APC

The former 2019 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin has officially dumped ADC for APC after meeting with the governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.

Rising from a meeting of leaders, loyalists and supporters, who also happen to be former members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin (SOLAN), has announced officially, conclusion of plans to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

You will recall that Oduduwa News had reported last week series of steps taken by the ex-ADC leader to perfect his defection to All Progressives Congress Party in Oyo State due to the crisis rocking the leadership of the party.

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Ekiti State partners Microsoft to train 2,000 youths in IT skills

Ekiti State Government has partnered Microsoft Nigeria to train thousands of unemployed and underemployed youths across the state on new digital skills through the Global Skilling Initiative.

The State Government has also committed to pay for certification examinations of up to 2000 residents in various skills of their choice through the programme to improve their credentials.

The programme, designed by Microsoft, and its partners, LinkedIn and GitHub, will help young people acquire skills needed to make them more employable in the post-COVID-19 marketplace. Entrepreneurs and business owners can also participate in the programme, to build the capacity of their various employees to promote professionalism, improved work output, and excellent service delivery. The programme is available at microsoftskills.ekitistate.gov.ng.

Applicants will be trained on various skills such as; Customer Service, Digital Marketing, Financial Analysis, Graphics Designing, IT Support/Help Desk Technology, Project Management, Sales Development, Data Analysis, IT Administration, and Software Development. Successful participants will acquire industry-recognized IT Certification.

The Partnership is part of the State Government’s strategic focus on the Ekiti Knowledge Zone initiative and ensures that Ekiti develops a talent pool that will make it an attractive destination for both domestic and international technology companies. It also reinforces the Ekiti heritage of being a knowledge-driven society.

The Global Skilling Initiative is Microsoft’s response to help 25 million people worldwide acquire new digital skills for the COVID-19 economy. Microsoft’s response to help 25 million people worldwide acquire new digital skills for the COVID-19 economy. The initiative identified the global economic crisis, a different hybrid economy that solves to stem the economic downturn. Using IT tools like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Microsoft has identified the 10 most available jobs and created training modules to upskill participants to better qualify for those jobs. The Global Skilling Initiative will end March 2021.

Ekiti is the first state in Nigeria to partner Microsoft to provide access to the Global Skilling Initiative for its unemployed population as part of Governor Kayode Fayemi’s strategic actions to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Man nabbed in Oyo for impersonating Amotekun recruitment personnel

OduduwaNews gathered today that a middle-aged man, Kareem Isiaka Monday baby arrested by security agents in Ibadan as he made efforts to defraud people by claiming to be the recruitment officer for the Oyo State security outfit.

Taiwo had on Sunday pasted a notice at the Adamasingba Stadium venue of the State’s recruitment screening center with his name and phone numbers that those interested in joining the Amotekun Corps should contact him.

The management of the outfit got wind of the notice on Monday morning and started a subtle trail of the culprit and he was apprehended at 11:45am and handed over to the security agents for prosecution.

When asked what prompted the act, a sobered Kareem Isiaka who claimed to be selling bags of cements said it was the work of the devil and regretted his act, saying only one person contacted him through his number.

The Chairman, Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), Gen. Kunle Toogun (Rtd.) in his reaction said the general public should be wary of fraudsters in their quest to become members of the corps.

He however used the occasion to inform journalists that screening of applicants into the corps would continue as the exercise had just covered only the Ibadan city axis.

“Those that missed their screening have been called to join others for their fresh screening, this will easily pave way for equal participation, although we have encountered so many challenges since we started, some came with forged certificates and documents, you have seen the one that just happened, but we are unrelenting.

“The screening will continue with the less cities, the Oke-Ogun zones one and two, Ido, Ibarapa among others, we want to make the exercise as open and less cumbersome to applicants as possible, the governor has demanded for openness and exactly that we are giving,” he said.

The screening exercise had commenced in the last one week at the Adamasingba stadium, where applicants tendered their certificates to show their readiness to work with the outfit.

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Ondo 2020: Stop chasing shadows, your mission in Ondo is fruitless – APC tells Makinde

The Oyo State Chapter of All Progressives Congress Professionals has again berated the Oyo state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde over his serial trips to various states across the country particularly his recent move to Ondo State where he was assigned to lead a campaign committee for the PDP gubernatorial aspirant, Barr. Eyitayo Jegede in the forthcoming governorship election.

According to a statement on Monday, by the group’s Chief Convener, Alhaji Adekunle Lawal, Governor Makinde, Governor Makinde must be cautioned on the need to stop wasting the resources meant for the development of Oyo State on his desperate ambition to be Vice President in 2023.

The group assured that just the way he went to Kogi State to lavish Billions of Naira belonging to the people of Oyo State and came back empty handed, the governor will also fail in his recent assignment to deliver Ondo State for PDP.

They said the people of Oyo State are now at the receiving end of Governor Makinde’s political arrogance and desperation to build his own political empire in the Southwest and other parts of the country, which has made him to shoulder the funding of Ondo State election for the PDP alone without carrying other governors and leaders of the party along.

The group, which said that the governor talks more than what he does, insisted that apart from huge debt accumulated, there is nothing to show for his more than 15 months in office.

It is even more worrisome that Governor Makinde is spending borrowed funds on his voyage of political agrandisement, with over N40 billion loan already taken.

They said apart from N20 billion infrastructure loan approved in May, this year by the House of Assembly, the governor had obtained N10 billion Infrastructure loan; N7.6 billion Agricultural loan purportedly for the upgrade of two farm settlements in Akufo and Eruwa; and another N2.5 billion health loan.

All these are aside from the N100 billion bond already approved by the House of Assembly.

The APC professionals called on leaders of the party in Oyo State to close ranks so as to be able to provide credible opposition to the PDP government of Governor Makinde, which they described as a government of “more talks, no work.”

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