Archbishop of the Aba Ecclesiastical Province and leader, Southern Nigeria Bishops Conference, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Dr Isaac Nwaobia, has declared that there is no hope for the country under the Bola Tinubu administration.
The cleric made the comment in an interview with the Daily Sun newspaper published today.
He said the continuous slide of the Naira against the American dollar, had also brought Nigerians untold hardships with no plan in place by the Tinubu administration to find solutions to them.
His words: ”It’s a pity Nigeria has found itself in this situation. We’re deteriorating by the day because of bad leadership. Unfortunately, the man said he has the solutions and made a very nasty pronouncement on the day of his swearing-in, which caused the whole disaster after the increase in prices of petroleum products.
”I know that he was struggling to legitimise the illegality in his ascension to the office. He wanted to assert his ability; that’s why he made the statement. That’s what has provoked the crisis, and the about 500 per cent increase in prices of goods. The average Nigerian is suffering.”
Asked if there is no sign the present government is on course to repair the country, the cleric said:
”I still maintain that there is no hope because up till this moment, the president and his men have not laid any good foundation for such a programme.”
Ogun State Government has adopted the victim whose private part was burnt by a woman who inserted firewood in her private part.
The State Government made it known today by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Motunrayo Adijat as read in part:
“We are heartened by the coordinated and sincere efforts of concerned residents and stakeholders who have been actively involved since the release of the viral video, which led us to track down the alleged perpetrator involved in the inhumane act against the minor who was badly beaten and bruised.
“Following the update provided earlier regarding the apprehension of the perpetrator, Mrs. Adeyanju Temitope, who is currently in police custody, we would like to inform the public about the ongoing medical treatment being provided to the victim. This treatment will be followed up with psychosocial support, courtesy of the joint efforts of the State Ministries of Women Affairs and Social Development as well as Health.
“Additionally, the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has graciously directed that the victim be adopted and fully cared for by the State Government, with plans for her education already in place.
“In light of the above, we earnestly plead with our partners and stakeholders in the media industry, especially social media influencers and users, to desist from the continuous sharing of the victim’s video. It is important to note that sharing videos involving the abuse of minors violates their dignity and can hinder their reintegration into the society.
“With the concerted efforts of the State Government, we firmly believe in the future of our children. This is a clarion call to always practice discretion when reporting cases involving child abuse and gender-based violence.
“Rest assured, we remain committed to ensuring professionalism and protecting the privacy and dignity of victims”.
The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State has announced the death of Hon. Jacob Ajesola, the newly sworn in vice chairman of Atisbo Local Government.
According to the statement released by the acting publicity secretary of the Party, Mr Michael Ogunsina, the party said, “with a heart of grief and sadness, we mournfully and regrettably announce the death of the newly sworn in vice chairman of Atisbo Local Government, Hon. Mr. Jacob Ajesola.”
The Party described Mr Ajesola as a committed and loyal party man and a respected figure in his community.
Ogunsina called on Party members to include the family, political associates and friends of the deceased in their prayers as he said the deceased has paid his dues to the party and humanity at large when he was alive.
It was established that Hon. Ajesola died in the early hours of today with cause of his death still unknown.
The party also commiserated with the Atisbo Local Government chairman, Hon. Bashiru Olumuyiwa Alade just as the party prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
The Lagos State government has called for heightened vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures as the state records a cholera outbreak resulting in five fatalities.
Akin Abayomi, the state Commissioner for Health, warned in a statement on Wednesday that the state had recorded an excess report of severe gastroenteritis cases in the last 48 hours.
Speaking on the surveillance reports, Mr Abayomi disclosed that cases of severe gastroenteritis have been reported in communities around Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu and Kosofe local government areas.
He noted that the outbreak resulted in about 60 hospital admissions and five deaths, mainly from patients presenting late with extreme dehydration.
“We have activated a statewide heightened surveillance and response.
“The Ministry of Health Directorate of Environmental Health and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) have been alerted to investigate a possible water contamination source in the Lekki, Victoria Island axis.
“We suspect a possible cholera outbreak; however, samples have been taken for confirmation,” he said.
The commissioner noted that following recent rainfall, Lagos had witnessed a notable increase in cases of severe vomiting and watery stools, adding that urban slums and crowded areas with poor sanitation are particularly at risk.
Mr Abayomi explained that cholera is a highly contagious disease that causes severe diarrhoea and can be life-threatening.
He added that it posed a significant health burden in poor water treatment and sanitation areas and could impact the state.
“Cholera spreads through direct transmission by eating or drinking contaminated food or water and indirect transmission due to poor sanitation and a lack of handwashing.
“Symptoms of cholera include severe watery diarrhoea, vomiting, rapid dehydration, muscle cramps, fever and sometimes collapse,” he said.
According to him, treatment options for cholera include dehydration and using oral dehydration salts (ORS) for mild to moderate dehydration.
He noted that intravenous fluids are used for severely dehydrated patients, given only in medical facilities and supervised by medical personnel.
“To prevent cholera, citizens are urged to ensure safe drinking water by boiling, chlorinating, or using bottled water and avoiding ice products made from untreated water,” Mr Abayomi advised.
He also advised residents to rely on the state Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and accredited local health facilities for guidance, advice, and updates on prevention, treatment, and management.
The commissioner disclosed that suspected cases should be promptly reported via the following emergency hotlines: 08023169485, 08137412348, or by using helplines 767 or 112 to safeguard communities.
Data from the NCDC showed that as of April 28, Nigeria had reported 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states.
….Rural Roads In Oke-Ogun Need Urgent Attention, Says Adeola.
The Honourable Member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency, Hon. Dele Adeola has called on Executive Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to expedite action on his promise to reconstruct the suspended lake of Ado-Awaye to meet up with the global standard that will drive economic prosperity in the State.
“I must commend you for all what you have been doing in the State. Indeed, you are an architect of modern Oyo State and your achievements are very remarkable.
“Recall, in Omituntun 1.0 you made promise that in Omituntun 2.0 you would ensure that the economy of the State is driven through tourism and Ado-Awaye will play a very important role in that regard”, said Adeola.
Further speaking, the Honourable implored the state government to embark on infrastructural development in College of Health Technology, Kajola Local Government as the institution cannot boast of singular govt project since inception of the present administration.
The Honourable equally called the attention of the Executive Governor to the state of Okaka-Babaode road, Ipapo-Saki road, Akinwumi-Osoogun among several other roads in Oke-Ogun which have been in dilapidated state and need urgent attention.
In his remark, Governor Seyi Makinde while responding said his administration would fulfill his campaign promise in making sure that the state economy is driven with massive investment in tourism and Ado-Awaye hanging will take the lead as there is ongoing discussion with private investors to partner with the government on the facelift.
The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind of the Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Kehinde Ejibunu, on Thursday, announced the seizure of 26,950 litres of petroleum products being smuggled out of the country into the Republic of Benin.
The seizure is said to be worth N19m.
Ejibunu said that the petroleum products which consist of 978 kegs of 25 litres totalling 26,950 litres were impounded in Zone A of the NCS consisting of Lagos and Ogun states under two weeks.
He said that the special squad was set up two weeks ago by the Comptroller-General of the NCS, Bashir Adeniyi to add bite to efforts aimed at cracking down on the criminals smuggling petroleum products outside the country.
Ejibunu disclosed this on Thursday at a press briefing held at the Ogun State Command office of NCS, Abeokuta, the state capital.
The customs officer said that the activities of smugglers usually aid the artificial scarcity of petroleum products in the country forcing the prices to go up for as much as N900 per litre.
“In just about two weeks of operation, the Operation Whirlwind team, Zone A axis intercepted 26,950 litres of premium motor spirit worth N19m,” he said.
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the recruitment of 7000 teachers into the service of Oyo State Post-Primary School Teaching Service Commission TESCOM and also the recruitment of 7000 teachers in primary schools.
He said the directive to begin the recruitment process was imperative to fill the shortfall in personnel record of various public schools in the state.
Makinde, while speaking further at the state of State public address currently ongoing at the Oyo State House of Assembly, claimed that his government has made sure that the resources of the state are judiciously spent on meaningful projects that will impact the lives of the citizenry.
He highlighted some of his achievements in the last one year which included the rapid social safety intervention to ameliorate the sufferings of the people ocassioned by the economic challenges that trailed the removal of subsidy and floating of exchange rate.
He spoke on his agric revolution initiative which his administration embarked on by rehabilitating all farm settlements as well as road network intervention in Oke-Ogun which included the reconstruction of Ibadan-Iseyin road, Oyo-Iseyin road and Ogbomoso-Iseyin road. He affirmed that the State is becoming regional agric business hub and that his administration is ready to open the State for more investments.
He was quoted as saying, “we are working assiduously to ensure that the state is driven through agric revolution. We have invested heavily in agriculture and we are expecting to see the result soon.
“It is laughable when some critics say we have not made money through our intervention, I tell them that government does not have business in running businesses, our own intention is to create enabling environment for industry to thrive and we are optimistic that our investment will start yielding results for the overall benefit of all the people of Oyo State.
“In education, I have instructed that there should be an infrastructural development in public schools and I have equally instructed that 7000 teachers should be recruited into SUBEB and additional 7000 teachers be equally recruited into TESCOM”, said Makinde.
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has made it known to the public that the reason why the state is recording progress in economic development and the peaceful political firmament is a result of freedom of political participation as against the usual norm where political god fathers in the past held sway and dictated the tune for the political god sons.
He attributed his success in government to the absence of political godfather that would have lorded his personal agenda on him as against what he has for the state.
Makinde, while speaking further at the state of State public address currently ongoing at the Oyo State House of Assembly, claimed that his government has made sure that the resources of the state are judiciously spent on meaningful projects that will impact the lives of the citizenry.
He highlighted some of his achievements in the last one year which included the rapid social safety intervention to ameliorate the sufferings of the people ocassioned by the economic challenges that trailed the removal of subsidy and floating of exchange rate.
He spoke on his agric revolution initiative which his administration embarked on by rehabilitating all farm settlements as well as road network intervention in Oke-Ogun which included the reconstruction of Ibadan-Iseyin road, Oyo-Iseyin road and Ogbomoso-Iseyin road. He affirmed that the State is becoming regional agric business hub and that his administration is ready to open the State for more investments.
He was quoted as saying, “we are working assiduously to ensure that the state is driven through agric revolution. We have invested heavily in agriculture and we are expecting to see the result soon.
“It is laughable when some critics say we have not made money through our intervention, I tell them that government does not have business in running businesses, our own intention is to create enabling environment for industry to thrive and we are optimistic that our investment will start yielding results for the overall benefit of all the people of Oyo State.
“In education, I have instructed that there should be an infrastructural development in public schools and I have equally instructed that 7000 teachers should be recruited into SUBEB and additional 7000 teachers be equally recruited into TESCOM”, said Makinde.
Five June 12 protesters wearing ‘Revolution Now’ jackets were, on Wednesday, arrested at Mokola Roundabout in Ibadan by officers of the Nigeria Police Force.
They were among protesters who gathered to demonstrate under the aegis of ‘Take It Back Movements’ in collaboration with Concerned Nigerians, another advocacy and human rights group.
The protesters had gathered for a peaceful protest on the state of the nation.
They demanded an end to hardship in the country, insecurity, police brutality and kidnapping, reversal of electricity tariff hike, and an end to attacks on press freedom, among other things.
According to one of the protesters, they had planned the protest to coincide with the Democracy Day celebration.
They began protesting around 9.15 a.m., singing songs, displaying a long banner and placards with inscriptions like ‘We are hungry,’ ‘Justice cannot be silenced,’ ‘The power of people is greater than the people in power,’ ‘United we stand, divided we fall.’
But around 9:30 a.m., operatives, led by the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat, accosted and dragged the demonstrators into a white Hilux bus.
Protesters, on Wednesday morning, stormed the Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos as the country marks the 2024 Democracy Day.
Oduduwa News correspondent at the scene of the protest confirmed that some human rights activists under the aegis of Civil Society Organizations, Artisans and Hawkers gathered this morning at Ikeja Underbridge carrying placards with various inscriptions to register their displeasure against the economic hardship confronting many Nigerians.
As the protest began this morning, it was observed that some men of the State Security Service and Nigerian Police Force were seen stationed in a strategic places to forestall any break down of law and order.
The protest has been peaceful since it began this morning and there has been no report of any crack down on protesters by men of Nigerian Police Force.
The protest according to the organizers is aimed at calling the attention of government to the prevailing economic crisis in the country occasioned by increase in cost of food items, hike in transport fare among several pressing issues.
