SAN Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), has hit Tinubu’s government hard with the recent happenings in the country.
The respected elder stated what the problem is and why he has an issue with the approach adopted by president Tinubu.
In a recent visit, he said, “Those who are complaining about hunger are doing so sincerely. They are hungry. A hungry man can go to any length to show his anger,” he said.
“We do not need anybody to tell us that there is hunger in the country. The protest was genuine and the government should listen to them.
“The duty of the government is the welfare of the people. The problem we have now is that people cannot move freely.
They have abandoned the farms. People are being killed in their farms and everybody wants to stay where they are safe. It is because the government has failed in this regard that we have hunger.
“It is wrong for the government to be sharing garri, beans and rice as palliatives. They are turning the people into beggars. The government that is giving the people rice and beans is leading us to poverty.
“The government is discouraging people from working, whereas, the government must provide an enabling environment for people to work and feed themselves.”
The respected academia said, this approach adopted by Tinubu is not sustainable. Sharing palliative is not what the nation needs and it won’t reduce food scarcity.
The government should rather protect farmers so they can go back to farm, plant and harvest food for the citizens.
A man said to be a member of a cult group has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command six days after a cult clash led to the death of another cultist in the Ijebu Ode area of the state, it was gathered on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
The Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Omolola Odutola, announced the development on her X handle on Saturday, saying the suspected cultist, Adekunle Adebajo, aged 32 years, was arrested by men of the Igbeba Division of the command, led by the Divisional Police Officer.
The arrested cultist, as posted by the Police PRO on Saturday.
It was gathered that there was a cult clash in the Ijagun area of Ijebu Ode six days ago where a member of one of the groups, known simply as Mosquito, was killed. After the killing, the police launched a manhunt for the cult members involved in the clash.
The paid off when the Adebajo was arrested at his hideout in the Isiwo area, close to Ijebu Ode.
Oduduwa News can reliably confirm that three people were reportedly shot in a cultist attack carried out around 8pm yesterday by some armed gangs at Ariyibi, Apete, Ibadan.
Oduduwa News correspondent who visited the scene after the incident gathered that sporadic gunshot suddenly rented the air and this became intense which made shop owners to abandon their businesses and scampered for safety.
It was gathered that one of the dreaded members of Aiye Confraternity was trailed to the area by another rival cultist gangs and suddenly there was exchange of gun fire which made the scene to be scary for passers-by and in few moment it was learnt that three people were shot.
As at the time of filing this report it could not be ascertained whether those shot were able to make it alive.
Efforts to reach the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer has been proven abortive as he is yet to respond to his calls.
The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA), on Thursday, announced the conviction of a local government worker in the State over illegal sale of land belonging to the State Housing Corporation.
In a Press Release made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Thursday which was signed by the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Barrister I.O Tijani, on behalf of the Chairman of OYACA, Honorable Justice Eni Esan (rtd.), OYACA called on civil servants to desist from all acts of corruption.
The convict, Adesina Olanrewaju Oyegoke, an Assistant Chief Executive Officer who worked with the Estate Department of Lagelu Local Government, Ibadan, was sentenced to three months imprisonment for a three count of official corruption under the OYACA Law 2019.
In the judgement delivered on Wednesday 14th August 2024 by Magistrate O.A Akande (SMI), presiding over Special Court 8, Iyaganku, the court found Oyegoke guilty on all counts and sentenced him to three months in jail.
“OYACA uses this medium to warn Civil servants to desist from all acts of corruption, as it only plunges the State into underdevelopment and disparage the good image and enviable status of the Oyo State government,” Eni Esan stated.
Mr Seyi Oyebamiji has joined the great people of Ibadan in celebrating the coronation and crowning of His Royal Majesty, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja as a beaded crown-wearing King of Ibadan in a remarkable event led by The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, describing the event as a true reflection of our cherished cultural heritage and the unwavering unity of Ibadan land.
He described the crowning process as not just a ceremonial milestone, but a beacon of hope and progress for Ibadan land and its environs. He described HRM Ladoja as a symbol of greatness with rich experience in leadership, coupled with his deep commitment to public service which makes him an ideal leader.In the same spirit of celebration, Mr Seyi Oyebamiji gave a special shoutout to the vibrant youths of Oyo State on this year’s International Youth Day.
He described the energy, creativity and passion of youths of the state as the driving forces that will shape the future of our communities and nation.In his words: “This day is not just about celebrating our achievements as youths, it is a call to action. I urge us all to continue to embrace our God-given talents, strive for excellence and engage in initiatives that promote positive change. Our voices are powerful and together, we have the ability to create a brighter and better future for Oyo State by laying the foundation for a more prosperous and harmonious future for all. Let us move forward with a shared vision and purpose, committed to the progress and well-being of our great country.”
Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has cried out over the economic hardship and situation of things in the country
Taking to his Instagram page, the Yoruba actor questioned if there is no functional price control or price regulatory agency in Nigeria. He further questioned how they can cushion the effects of inflation.
The actor noted how things are getting out of hand.
“Do we have a functional price control or piece regulatory agency in Nigeria?
The Association of Professional Retired Nurses and Midwives of Nigeria APRNMN, Oyo State Branch dominated this year’s Ibadan Cultural Festival activities with their remarkable presence at the Amala/Fuji Festivals and the elaborate Grand Finale. Prior to the final rounds of this year’s Cultural Festival activities, the association had participated actively in the Final rounds of the Orekelewa Brain and Beauty Pageant, Ibadan Got Talent, Balogun Ajayi Osungbekun Stage Play as well as the Education competition finals. Speaking on behalf of the association, the Secretary General , Mrs Janet Fatunmbi remarked that Ibadan has provided remarkable opportunities for all the members of the association either during their training years as student nurses in various colleges of nursing domiciled in Ibadanland or practicing as professional qualified nurses at various health institutions spread across Ibadanland till they all retired from active services. Mrs Fatunmbi further affirmed that Ibadan has become their home after the majority of their members were either married to Ibadan people or settled down in Ibadanland. Ibadanland continues to prosper all her dwellers as per her panegyric “Ibadan ti n gbe onile ti ko gbagbe alejo”. At the interview, the Secretary General who along with the almost fifty representatives appeared in the Amala Ankara uniforms reiterated the association’s commitment to always associate with the progressive activities of Ibadanland. Mrs Bolanle Tomori, another leader of the association when interviewed expressed her joy at the many progress being recorded by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes and by extension, the Ibadan people. She recalled the presence of the association at the recent commissioning of the Aafin Olubadan Ile Ibadan as well as during the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Dr Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1. She prayed that Ibadanland will continue to progress steadily. Another member of the APRNMN who granted this interview was Dr. Mrs. Yemisi Ladi-Bhadmus who congratulates the President General and the members of the CCII particularly the Chairman of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee, Balogun Gaphar Babatunde Ojetola who also doubles as the Chairman of the Association of Professional Retired Nurses and Midwives of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter for the highly successful and landmark Ibadan Cultural Festival celebration, which has been affirmed as incomparable to any other cultural festival activities in history. The association were represented at the various programs by Mrs Bolanle Ajuwon (Social Secretary), Mrs Rukayat Afonja, Mrs Akinleye, Chief Akintunde Oyedeji, Mrs Olawepo, Alhaja Hammed, Mrs Sola Adeyemo, Mrs Ikotun Adeyemo, Chief Mrs Afenkhena, Mrs Oluyemisi Makinde Adebo, Mrs Soji Adeneye, Prophetess Kayode, Mrs Olukemi Komolafe and Alhaja Adijat Omotunde Lawal. Others are Chief Mrs Odegoke (PRO) Alhaja Moromoke Adeyemi (Assistant Secretary), Alhaja Olutooyin Ariwoola, Mrs Kehinde Oyediji, Mrs Ogungbade, Mrs Adeleye Olona, Mrs Adeniji Ibironke Olayinka, Alhaja Kudirat Aderibigbe, Mrs Akinjide, Deaconess Aderounmu, Mrs Akindele, Alhaja Basirat Giwa, Dr. Mrs Adenike Koseganlola Kadri and Princess Ogunwomoju. The immediate past Chairman, Mrs Hannah Motilola Agboola who is out of the country sent in messages of felicitation and congratulates her successor, Balogun Gaphar Babatunde Ojetola for a great and remarkable achievement he made for his birthplace. The Vice Chairman, Mrs Olufunke Okediran also registered her felicitations with the Chairman, Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee. The APRNMN is a registered body of retired professional Nurses and Midwives who either had their trainings in Oyo State Colleges of Nursing and Midwifery or who had their employment years with the Oyo State government with their Secretariat in Ibadan.
UNICEF has expressed concern about the 8-15% dropout rate among adolescents in primary and secondary schools across Ekiti, Oyo, Lagos, Ondo, Osun, and Ogun states.
At a recent meeting in Ibadan, UNICEF Education Specialist Azuka Menkiti highlighted that while completion rates for primary and secondary education are 92% and 85% respectively, these figures still indicate significant challenges in retaining and transitioning students.
Menkiti emphasized the need for improved funding and credible data to address the dropout issue. UNICEF is working with regional stakeholders to enhance education retention and completion, focusing on barriers to education, including social norms and inadequate funding.
In addition, Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Professor Saliu Adelabu, noted improvements in reducing the number of out-of-school children but identified security concerns due to an influx of children from the northern regions. The Oyo State government is addressing this by reintegrating children into schools and providing vocational training for those who cannot return to formal education.
No fewer than fifteen lives were today lost in a road crash involving a truck, a 18-passenger bus and a micra commercial vehicle in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
The crash which occurred at Agbowo junction area of Ojoo-Iwo road expressway happened around 10.00 am in the morning.
According to an eyewitness, Mr. Fuad Akorede whose car was equally damaged in the accident, the trailer driver lost control when the vehicle developed a break failure.
Mr Akorede narrated that the truck which was coming from Iwo road towards Ojoo on the only side opened for traffic crushes the two vehicles and rammed them into a nearby ditch. He disclosed that the dead including men women and children have been evacuated to an undisclosed morgue while the injured were taken to hospitals around the area.
As at the time of filing in this report, men of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Nigerian police and the Nigerian Army were already at the scene to maintain law and order.
The Branch Controller of the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) in charge of Ogun State, Mr. Ayobami Suberu has faulted an online media report insinuating that the results of some public school students in the state were withheld due to indebtedness.
Suberu, in a chat with newsmen on Tuesday morning, described the report as mischievous and unbalanced, adding that the Ogun State Government was not indebted to the Council in any way.
The branch controller explained that the results of the affected students were still pending because of a technical hitch, which is being looked into for quick redress and immediate action.
According to him, there is ongoing communication between the branch and the Head of the Test Administration Division of the Council in that regard, as he promised that the results would be released before the close of work on Tuesday.
“Let me say categorically that Ogun State is not owing WAEC a dime. A senior official from the Ogun State Ministry of Education had earlier called me regarding the report, and I clarified that nothing of the sort happened; the report of indebtedness is not balanced and is obviously mischievous.
“How can a reporter just go ahead and put up a story without getting the side of WAEC? That is not ethical. The truth of the matter is that those results were not released due to a technical hitch, and we are relentlessly working on it for it to be released on Tuesday.
“We have activated communication with the Head of the Test Administration Division, and we are getting positive responses regarding the issue,” Suberu said.
