The pictures highlighted therein are the snapshots of the youths protesting against estimated electric power billing in Agege, Lagos State.
Oyo CAN Goes Spiritual, Declares July 2 Prayer Day Against Insecurity
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Oyo State chapter, has declared that July 2, 2021, will be set aside as a day of intercession against insecurity in Oyo State and the country.
This was part of resolutions reached on Monday, between the state government and CAN during a stakeholders meeting with the Christian body in the state.
During the meeting, the state government represented by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun and the Executive Assistant on Administration, Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe and CAN agreed to go spiritual, as the Christian body, vowed to hold a special praise, worship and prayer session to intercede for the state.
Recall that the state government, had met with Islamic and Traditional leaders in the state, who also agreed to work with the government to eradicate insecurity in the state.
Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, noted that the state government resorted in seeking the intervention of religious stakeholders in the State, to forge a new front against insecurity in the state.
“In a bid to renew our efforts against insecurity, Oyo state has been working tireless against insecurity in recent times. We have purchased needed gadgets and vehicles for security agents in the State and we will do more.”
“However, we can not do it alone, we apparently need to change our strategies and work with you religious stakeholders in the state.”
“We are meeting christians and Christian body for a specific reason, which is to trigger a religious war against the devilish act of banditry, abduction and insecurity in the state.”
“This government seeks to secure the state from insecurity and we will do so regardless of the state of the nation.”
“And as we redouble our efforts, we will never allow insecurity to divide us— this is why we have engaged representatives of all religion in the State: Christian, Muslim and traditional worshippers.”
In his comment, Chairman, CAN, Oyo State chapter, Apostle (Col) Joshua Akinyemiju, said the body in partnership with the Chaplain of the state government house will commence a powerful intercession for the state.
“Yes, insecurity is not exclusive to Oyo State, but we believe as Christians, we will not give in. We will intensify our efforts to pull down the strong hold of the enemy,” he said.
The CAN Chairman, however, berated those promulgating falsehood that the state government has neglected Christian or Islamic bodies, rather seeking only traditional means.
“We are glad this meeting is coming up today. This strategy by the State Government is commendable and we thank the Government for inviting us,” he said.
Oyo PDP federal lawmakers pass vote of confidence in Makinde
…we are making progress in dealing with insecurity ~Gov
… ‘govt’ll continue to collaborate with federal establishments’
Members of the National Assembly on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Oyo State, on Monday, passed a vote of confidence in Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, praising him for the unprecedented achievements of the government in the last two years.
They equally commended the efforts of the government in tackling the wave of insecurity in the state.
The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Senator Kola Balogun, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues during a courtesy call to the governor in his office, said that the visit was meant to congratulate the governor on his tremendous achievements in the last two years in the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the senator as saying: “Your Excellency, on behalf of my colleagues from the National Assembly, we have come to officially pay this courtesy call, and to use the occasion to congratulate you on your tremendous achievements in the last two years as the governor of this pacesetter state.”
He explained that the present administration in Oyo State has moved the state forward in terms of performance ranking and surpassed the past administration in terms of regular payment of the salaries of the civil servants, teachers, pensioners as and when due; provision of instructional materials to schools and other infrastructural development in the state.
“I have the mandate of my colleagues and brothers to let you know that we are aware of what you have been doing and to congratulate you for it. We know that before you came into office, in this state, pensioners and teachers were not being paid as and when due. Instructional materials were not given to schools.
“So, with these efforts, you have been able to move Oyo State in terms of performance ranking, because we know that, going by the record, the last administration, in WAEC, was 26 or 28. That has improved a lot.
“This is because of your commitment and passion for developing the education system in Oyo State. After all, education is the foundational bedrock of human development. So, we commend your efforts in that regard,” Balogun said.
He added that the governor has been able to bridge the trust deficit between the people and the government, adding that Oyo State has turned to a sort of London where everywhere is lit, particularly the capital city.
Balogun assured the governor that the people of Oyo State will continue to support his administration and that those of them at the National Assembly will equally continue to make the government proud by complementing the efforts of the state government.
In his response, Governor Makinde explained that his administration is making progress everyday in dealing with insecurity in the state, saying that all hands must be on deck to secure lives and properties in the state.
He maintained that his administration would continue to collaborate with the federal establishment to find a lasting solution to the insecurity in the state, urging the federal lawmakers not to be far away from their constituencies, adding that he is looking forward to interacting with the Oyo State Caucus of the National Assembly.
He said: “I want to thank you, distinguished senator, and honorable members of the House of Representatives, for this visit. Next time, come with your APC colleagues so that we can share our thoughts also with them. We can share some of the things we are doing with them so that we can reduce the amount of misinformation going on.
“Yes, you all belong to the PDP but I always say that players will come and go but our state will remain.
“I especially want to thank you because it is not about party affiliation. But in terms of providing that bridge between the state government and the federal establishment, you have done very well. It is only PDP senators and House of Representatives members that I know are doing things to bridge that gap.
“You have the interest of our people at heart and I want to commend you and urge you to continue in that direction. For me, we will continue to provide the environment for our state to thrive. We will continue to cooperate and collaborate with the federal establishments.
“The issue that I know is a little bit touching is on security. I said last week that, even if you want to rule Oyo State in 2023, you don’t destroy the state you want to rule. It is very similar to somebody wanting to draw water from a well to drink and decided to, first of all, pollute the well. By the time you draw out the water, you are going to be drinking polluted water. “So, we should not destroy our state.”
Governor Makinde, who maintained that his government has been doing a lot to attract investments into the state, said: “We are doing a lot to attract investments into our state, expand our economy and we know that investments are cowards as they will only go to where they feel secure.
“So, if you are going out there to say our state is not secure; if you are telling the truth, we don’t have any problem with that. But when you go out there to blatantly peddle lies or you even go to the extent of doctoring videos to show the world that your state is not secure, you are damaging the state. Say things as they are, come to us to ask questions if things are not clear.
“We are dealing with the issue of insecurity in Oyo State and we are making progress. I can say that with all sense of seriousness and responsibility. And I want to plead with you, I may go out and take responsibility for the security situation in the state but the truth is we all have to take collective responsibility.
“We all have to play our own part – distinguished senator and honorable members, traditional rulers, the Mogajis, local vigilantes, voluntary policing sector, town unions and the rest – must play our part to secure our state. We don’t want to keep passing the buck and that is why I always claim responsibility. It is not because I am super-human but because I don’t want buck-passing. I want to be held accountable.
“We have to share the responsibility and that is the only time that we can beat our chest that the issue of insecurity in the state will be a thing of the past.
“When we came in, we strengthened all the things we met on the ground. We bought patrol vehicles for the SRS, Operation Burst, and others. There is no federal security agency that operates in the state that we have not done one thing or the other for them to be more effective.
“So, we are ready to cooperate with the federal agencies. And as you are there in Abuja as our representatives, please do more with the federal establishments. “We may be in opposition to the party in power at the federal level but we are not out to politicise the issue of insecurity. “We are ready to find a lasting solution to this problem. So, we are partners in progress.”
The governor, who stated that Nigerians are already waiting for the PDP to retake power at the centre, appreciated the lawmakers including Senator Balogun; House of Representatives members representing Ibadan North-East/South- East, Hon. Abass Adigun Agboworin; Ibarapa East/Ido, Hon. Adewale Oluyemi Taiwo; Ibadan North-West/South-West, Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide.
INEC Releases Voter Registration Portal, As Exercise Starts Today
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the portal for the online registration of voters.
This is part of the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) by INEC.
The exercise starts by 7am today.
The portal is cvr.inecnigeria.org or cvr.inecnigeria.gov.ng
Intending voters or existing voters with one issue or the other will be able to pre-register or sort out their challenge online, while the physical venue at INEC offices at the states and local government areas will be opened from next month to complete the process.
OduduwaNews @1: Celebration of Truth, Justice and Fairness in News Reporting
Journalism as the fourth estate of Government is responsible for reporting of government activities to the people, and also saddled with the task of putting all political office holders on toes towards the fulfilment of their electoral promises, while keeping people informed at the same time.
Our journey in the last one year has been of objectivity, reporting it the way it is, investigating the truth, keeping people updated, and allowing our audience to be the judge. Objectivity in journalism aims at helping the audience make up their own minds about a story, providing the facts alone and then letting audience interpret the facts on their own. To maintain objectivity in journalism, journalists should present the facts whether or not they like or agree with those facts. Objective reporting is meant to portray issues and events in a neutral and unbiased manner, regardless of the writer’s opinion or personal beliefs.
In lieu of the above, @OduduwaNews, has put together a public discourse on Journalism by 4pm, next week Friday with the Theme: “Roles of Media Practitioners in Ensuring Fairness, Truth and Justice in News Coverage and Reporting”. Seasoned journalists and Media Practitioners have been invited from various media outlets to discuss the theme of the symposium.
Our choice for this year’s theme is as a result of the important role of the Media in our society, and it is only when our media outlets are just, fair and truthful in their news coverage and reporting that we can have a better society.
Part of the programmes highlighted for the commemoration of the anniversary is sponsoring of some randomly selected readers to watch a latest traditional movie at Cinema as sponsored by ODUDUWA NEWS in partnership with Baby Blue Angels Foundation and one of our esteemed readers, Engr. Adeola Abiodun.
Furthermore, the symposium will take place via Google meet, through this link: http://meet.google.com/qrs-zasm-hbe and we are using this medium to invite our colleagues in the profession, members of the public and all interested Individuals.
Baby of #EndSARS protester christened, gets scholarship award
The baby of the teenager arrested during the EndSARS protest in Akure was christened on Wednesday, with the wife of Ooni of Ife, Olori Naomi Ogunwusi, offering the baby scholarship to secondary school level.
Apart from the scholarship, Olori Ogunwusi also presented the new baby and the mother food items, toiletries and baby items, with a promise to visit the family from time to time.
According to her, she was touched by the plight of the baby and the mother and decided to come personally to witness the christening of the baby and give support to them
She assured that many groups who have shown interest to support the baby and the mother will soon visit the family, urging all women not to lose hope in every situation they find themselves in.
She said “when I got the news of her release on bail, I was elated and I was moved to tears and touched that she gave birth in the prison custody.
“This baby must be special and I want to assure the mother and the baby and the entire family that I will stay with the family. Kemisola should take me as her mother, sister and friend.”
The venue of the christening, Vera Christian Assembly in Ayedun area of Akure was witnessed by many, and the church was full to the brim despite the heavy downpour.
Some of the names of the boy include Eriponmile, Elijah, Okikianu, Oluwanifemi son of Temitope.
It will be recalled that the Ondo State High Court sitting in Olokuta Medium Prison in Akure, on Tuesday, granted bail to Kemisola Ogunniyi after spending eight months in prison custody.
Kemisola was granted bail in the sum of N10 million and a surety in like sum by Justice Omolara Adejumo who presided over the case.
She was charged for arson, conspiracy, riotous assembly, stealing and malicious damage.
The young girl gave birth to a baby boy in prison custody last Wednesday, while the state government expressed its readiness to secure her bail.
Source: Tribute Online
NASS OAU Impeached President, Gen. Sec, Fin. Sec, to Conduct Bye-Election
Following the removal of three principal officers from office by the Departmental Representatives Council of Nigerian Association of Science Students, Obafemi Awolowo University, the Council announces the date for Bye-Election.
You will recall that the President, General Secretary and Financial Secretary of the Association were impeached at the last Parliamentary sitting of the house following the report of misappropriation of funds, embezzlement and office misconduct by the three offices.
According to the release made available to our reporter by the House signed by the Speaker, DSP and Clerk, it reads “This is to notify members of the Nigerian Association of Science Students OAU that the following
individuals have been removed from offices previously occupied by them having been found guilty of
fraud, forgery, mismanagement of funds, gross misconduct and other offenses punishable by the DRC
Adewale Olaiya Martins ( Coded )- Office of the President
Odeyemi Temitayo ( Tee smart) – Office of the Financial secretary
Hassan Joshua ( Chicago Pr )- Office of the General Secretary”
The house, in accordance to the Constituion directed the Vice President to resume position as the President of the Union.
“Due to this, the Vice president in person of Adedire Ikeade Oyinkansola ( Miss Tonia) automatically
assumes the post of President according to the sacrosanct constitution Article (IV) Section 4 subsection(II)b
‘The Vice President shall automatically assume the post of the President in the event of a removal or
resignation of the elected NASS president’.”
“A bye- election has been scheduled to hold at the next DRC sitting on:
Saturday 26th of June 2021
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: PY(239) White House
For the following offices:
- OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT ( Part 4)
- OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY ( Part 3/4)
- OFFICE OF THE GENERAL SECRETARY ( Part 4)
Nothing Will Stop Oduduwa Republic Rally in Lagos – Igboho
Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said nothing will stop Oduduwa Republic agitators from storming Lagos on July 3 for a mega rally.
Igboho, who has been spearheading the rallies to mobilise more support for the agitation for a sovereign Yoruba nation, to be called Oduduwa Republic stated that Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria is the next venue for the rally.
The spokesman to the activist, Olayomi Koiki, who spoke in a live video, said the rally is scheduled to take off from Ojota Park, Lagos on Friday, Daily Post reports.
He said, “We are sending a peaceful message to Governor Sanwo-Olu. We do not mind any other person who is saying we should not come to Lagos.
“Sanwo-Olu is the chief security officer of the land and we are coming to Lagos.
“July 3rd is the most important date; nobody can say we should not come to Lagos. It is a peaceful rally.
“We have gone to Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti and we had peaceful rallies, so nobody can stop us from not coming to Lagos.
Ooni, Fani-Kayode, Others Attend Gov Yahyah Bello’s 46th Birthday
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, ex-Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and other dignitaries attended 46th birthday celebration of Kogi State Governor, Gov Yahyah.
The pictures below are the snapshots taken at the event for photostory.
Iwo-Road Mayhem: Mother of Slain Phone Seller Pleads For Justice
Mother of the man allegedly killed by members of Park Management System (PMS) in Iwo-road, Ibadan on Wednesday, Alhaja Salimot Azeez and the entire family have called on the state government to hep them get justice.
Alhaja Salimot pleaded for justice on Friday while speaking with journalists in Ibadan.
She said the family has visual evidences where the leader of PMS in the state, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi popularly called Auxiliary asked his members to attack traders in the complex.
It was reported that two people including Rahman Azeez were killed on Wednesday when members of the PMS attacked Iwo-road complex.
“They used to defecate and smoke Indian hemp in my complex when I newly bought it. They have been using that place for motor park for years.
“Former Commissioner of Police, Baba Adisa Bolanta intervened and resolved it that we should allow them to use a part of the entrance and I allowed them. Even our DPO at that time, Ilori took photographs of the way the commercial drivers were disturbing us to the Commissioner of Police and he resolved it amicably for us.
“Even with the fact that I gave them space, they were not satisfied. My child that was killed was a graduate. He graduated from Lead City University. My first born they attempted to kill graduated from a university in London. He said he could not do the kind of job people are doing in London and that was why he came back home.
“He has a shop where he is selling phones in the complex. He was never a cultist. He was a phone dealer. I don’t know what I did for Auxiliary that made him killed my son. He knows me and I usually give him something. I do give him whatever he ask from me. This is a great lost.
“A 37-years old boy was killed just like that. Government should help me to get those who killed my son. I want justice. I want to know the person that killed my son when he didn’t fight or drag anything with them,” Mother of the deceased said.
The elder brother to the victim who is also the manager of the said complex, Mr. Hammed Azeez while speaking on the incident said he was the main target of the members of PMS who killed his brother.
“I was the one they were after. If they were able to lay their hands on me that day, I wouldn’t have been here today. I don’t know why the man is still on the street now.
“By now, he should be in remand. That man is a dangerous beast. I don’t know why Oyo State Government should have made an ex- convict a leader of a group tormenting and killing people. What kind of system are we running?” he lamented.