OduduwaNews just confirmed now that a farmer has been killed by a suspected kidnapper in Saki, Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State. Details later.
Ooni of Ife promises to build multimillion naira chemotherapy centre for UCH
OduduwaNews has gathered on Tuesday 15th of September, 2020 that Ooni of Ile-Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, promised to build a multi million naira Chemotherapy Centre in partnership with other donors from the United States of America at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.
He said the visit of the CMD had shown the seriousness attached to the project and the avowed interest of the management of UCH to enhancing healthcare delivery in the hospital.
Oba Ogunwusi promised to call on his friends and well-wishers to join him in the completion of the centre.
He lauded the CMD and the entire management of the hospital for the good works being done in the treatment of patients that come to the hospital, and charged them to remain consistent in the quest to improve the condition of the hospital.
Earlier, Professor Otegbayo has shown appreciation to the traditional ruler for his continued support to his administration.
Lagos Police Hqtrs gives update on recruitment, says exam holds Sept 17
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that the entrance examination of the Cadet Scheme for the 8th Regular Course into the Nigeria Police Academy will hold on Thursday, 17th September 2020, at designated centres across the country.
A statement signed by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP. Hakeem Odumosu, stated that the interview for Lagos State indigenes will also come up same day at JKK House, 299, Ikorodu Road, Ilupeju, Lagos.
While wishing all applicants luck during the examination and interview, Odumosu urged all applicants to be punctual and observe all NCDC COVID-19 protocols and refrain from any form of examination malpractices.
Aare Onakakanfo raises fresh alarm, says terrorists now occupy Kishi, Oke-Ogun
Few weeks ago, OduduwaNews had reported the statement credited to the Aare Onakakanfo where he raised alarm on the alleged infiltration of Oke-Ogun by some suspected ISIS terrorists.
Again, Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, on Wednesday, raised fresh alarm that armed terrorists have occupied Kishi, a town North West of Oyo State, and the Old Oyo National Park.
This was contained in a statement made available by his spokesman, Mr. Kehinde Aderemi.
It read, “The reports range from ceaseless kidnapping, rape and threat to lives of Yoruba people in the Oke Ogun area with Kishi as the present hub of terrorist attacks. It is my responsibility to alert the public and also the relevant authorities.”
The statement added that the region was gradually becoming a haven for bandits and terrorists masquerading as herdsmen, warning that the situation must be nipped in the bud to prevent violence.
According to it, the gathering of armed groups in the area will affect the stability of the entire South-West which has the largest land mass of 28,454 square kilometers and listed as the 14th by size among the 36 states of the federation.
The statement read that the occupation of the land by armed groups is an assault on Yoruba heritage and civilisation, adding, “I have confirmed intelligence reports that the historic Kishi town has been ravaged by terrorists. Killing and kidnapping of over 100 people is frightening and worrisome.”
LASTMA pledges to address unruly conduct of officers in Lagos
The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olajide Oduyoye, has assured the public that due diligence will be observed in the case of a female officer seen displaying professional misconduct at Aromire Junction, Ikeja on Friday, September 11, 2020, in a viral online video.
In a release by the Agency, Oduyoye disclosed that the officers in the video – Mrs. Adepeju Odunlami and her male counterpart – have been invited for investigation, just as he gave an assurance that appropriate disciplinary action will be meted out on the erring personnel as laid down in the Lagos State Civil Service rules.
According to the General Manager, a statement written by Mrs. Odunlami claimed that the driver of the black Honda vehicle, with registration number SF 885 KJA, ran the red light at Aromire junction and drove without a seat belt.
Giving a further update about the incident, Oduyoye said the lady wrote that the vehicle returned through the route on the same day but the driver and front-seat passenger still did not strap their seat belts.
“She, therefore, decided to apprehend the recalcitrant driver for the traffic infraction. This led to an altercation with the passenger biting her finger and the driver punching her head resulting in lacerations which she also said got her enraged”, the General Manager explained.
While noting that the driver of the vehicle actually committed a traffic infraction, Oduyoye said the LASTMA official should have simply documented the details of the vehicle for action by the Zonal Authority instead of allowing the issue to degenerate to the level of assault.
“The LASTMA official demonstrated poor professional judgement as a public servant, whose conduct is the focus of the public, thereby misrepresenting and casting smear on the State Government and the Agency”, Oduyoye submitted.
He reiterated that LASTMA continuously trains its staff to discharge their duties professionally and will continue to do so, urging members of the public to report all misdemeanour by any officer on Lagos roads, so that appropriate steps can be taken for a more efficient and effective service by personnel of the Agency.
BREAKING: Activists protesting fuel price hike arrested in Lagos
ODUDUWANEWS has gathered that some activists have just been arrested while protesting against fuel hike in Lagos.
It was reported that the arrested activists were embarking on peaceful protest along Lawson road, Ojuelegba, Lagos, before it was disrupted by riotous security agency.
The activists were drawn from Socialist organizations, human rights /pro-democracy groups to participate in today’s JAF mobilisation and sensitization against increment in fuel price and electricity tarrif.
As at the time of filing this report, the activists are currently being conveyed by Area C Police Command vans to unverified destination.
Details later.
Oyetola orders investigation into alleged ‘yahoo boy’ chased to death by Police
The governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola has ordered a probe into the death of alleged yahoo boy who was chased to death by Police.
He made this disclosure via his official twitter handle which reads in part:
“The death of the young man that was reportedly chased to death by some security operatives in Osogbo today, is very unfortunate and devastating. I sympathise with the family and loved ones of the deceased.
I urge our people, especially the youths to remain calm and not take laws into their own hands. I assure that a proper and transparent investigation will be conducted to unravel the circumstances surrounding the sad incident and ensure that those responsible for the death of the promising young man are brought to book”.
Soyinka backs Obasanjo, says Nigeria has disintegrated under Buhari
The Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has said that Nigerians no longer have hope in the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government as one that is genuinely committed to the survival of the nation as one.
In a statement on Tuesday, Mr Soyinka said Nigerian citizens no longer believe that the administration understands the minimal requirements for positioning the country as “a modern, functional space of productive occupancy.”
“The nation is divided as never before, and this ripping division has taken place under the policies and conduct of none other than President Buhari – does that claim belong in the realms of speculation?” Mr Soyinka, a professor of literature wrote in the statement he titled Between ‘Dividers-in-chief’ and Dividers-in-law.
“Does anyone deny that it was this president who went to sleep while communities were consistently ravaged by cattle marauders, were raped and displaced in their thousands and turned into beggars all over the landscape? Was it a different president who, on being finally persuaded to visit a scene of carnage, had nothing more authoritative to offer than to advice the traumatised victims to learn to live peacefully with their violators?
“And what happened to the Police Chief who had defied orders from his Commander-in-Chief to relocate fully to the trouble spot – he came, saw, and bolted, leaving the ‘natives’ to their own devices. Any disciplinary action taken against ‘countryman’? Was it a spokesman for some ghost president who chortled in those early, yet controllable stages of now systematised mayhem, gleefully dismissed the mass burial of victims in Benue State as a “staged show” for international entertainment?
“Did the other half of the presidential megaphone system not follow up – or was it, precede? – with the wisdom that they, the brutalized citizenry, should learn to bow under the yoke and negotiate, since “only the living” can enjoy the dividends of legal rights?”
Mr Soyinka’s criticism came days after former President Olusegun Obasanjo warned that the country is slowly becoming a failed, divided state, and the poverty capital of the world.
In its response, the Presidency attacked Mr Obasanjo, describing him as the country’s “divider-in-chief.”
Mr Soyinka said while he is no fan of Mr Obasanjo, he agrees with him that Nigeria is “teetering on the very edge of total collapse.”
JUST IN: Oyo TESCOM announces cut-off mark, to begin interview Sept 21
OduduwaNews has gathered that the Oyo State Post Primary School Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has recently announced the cut off mark and the date to commence interview for the recently concluded CBT.
The announcement was contained in statement signed by Permanent Secretary of the Commision, Mrs Olabisi Oderinde and obtained by OduduwaNews.
The statement reads in part:
“As part of the TESCOM Management mission to support the vision of the Oyo State Government Engineer Seyi Makinde to restore the lost glory of Education and to move the State Education to a world class.
The Commission lead by Pastor Akinade Alamu therefore maintain objectivity, transparency, credibility and stand on MERIT to appoint whoever that will take up the Teaching job of the state. Therefore, the CUT OFF mark of the just concluded Computer Based Test result for Teachers is 50% in ALL Subjects.While the interview minimum score too will be 50%.
Applicants are advised to bring along two (2) copies of CBT Score Slip, lnterview Schedule Slip and Relevants Credentials (Original and Photocopies of the Certificates).
Any applicants that scored 50% and above should get ready for the interview that will commence on 21st September, 2020 till 3rd October 2020.
Please watch out for the time table and the print out of the interview schedule on the usual Oyo State Job Portal soon”.
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.
- 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”.