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The Oyo State House of Assembly has decried the deplorable condition of 3.5km Wofun-Kute-Jenriyin road in Lagelu Local Government area of Ibadan and other such unmotorable roads across the State and appealed to the State Government for urgent intervention.

The House made the call Tuesday while discussing a motion brought before it by member representing Lagelu State Constituency, Hon Akintunde Olajide.

The motion was titled “Need to eulogize His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde for infrastructural development strides under Omituntun 1.0 and make a passionate appeal for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Wofun-Kute-Jenriyin road in Lagelu Local Government and other deplorable roads in the State”

The House noted that such deplorable roads across Oyo State have crippled socio-economic activities of the people.

Hon Akinjide Olajide in the motion said “The deplorable situation of Wofun-Kute-Jenriyin road in Lagelu LG requires urgent and adequate Government intervention. The condition of this road up to Kute/Jenriyin from Wofun junction which is about 3.5km calls for serious concern and immediate rehabilitation. The economic importance of this road to the residents of the area cannot be underestimated . The road serves not less than 17 communities and it leads to Olorunda-Abaa and to Yawiri, in Akobo.

” The road is presently in a terrible condition and has become almost impassable. All the box curverts have been overflowed with no sign of drainage on both sides of the road. The road is ruined completely to the extent that no one can say specifically the number of lives of Okada riders with their passengers that had been lost on this road “

Hon Olajide added that the road usually becomes completely impassable during heavy downpour, stressing that it is always a death trap whenever it rains.

The House in its resolution equally appealed to the Governor to empower the Local Government to enable them rehabilitate and reconstruct trunk ‘C’ roads at the grassroots level for delivery of more dividends of democracy to the people.

In their contributions, Hon. Olasunkanmi Owolabi (Ibadan North East 2) and Hon Babajide Gabriel (Ibadan North 2) commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his outstanding road projects during Omituntun 1.0.

They however urged the State Governor through the State Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Oyo State Road Maintainance Agency, Oystroma to put measures in place for the reconstruction of bad roads across Oyo State.

Following the hardship currently faced by Nigerians occasioned by the removal of the fuel subsidy, the premier university, the University of Ibadan (UI), has temporarily adjusted its work schedule, allowing members of staff to come to the office three days a week.

The development was contained in a statement released by the varsity through its Senate registrar and secretary to the Senate council G. O. Saliu on Monday, August 15, which ODUDUWA NEWS sighted on its website.

UI said the decision became necessary because “the removal of subsidy by the Federal Government has imposed huge economic difficulties on the generality of Nigerians.”

It also emphasised that “given the attendant hike in the transport fare and cost of living,” staff will now work three days in rotation per week.

“The astronomical increase in the fuel pump price occasioned by the removal of subsidy by the Federal Government has imposed huge economic difficulties on the generality of Nigerians. Salary earners who have to commute to work every working day are faced with an aggravation of the condition, given the attendant hike in the transport fare and cost of living.

“After a careful consideration of the situation, the University Management recommended a temporary work schedule adjustment for members of staff, which Senate at its meeting of Thursday, 03 August, 2023 considered and approved. Accordingly, members of staff are now expected to work on site for three (3) days in rotation per week, with effect from Monday, 14 August, 2023. It should, however, be noted that those on essential duties are exempted from this adjustment,” part of the statement read.

While directing the deans, directors and heads of departments to enforce the new work policy, the university said the management will review the new work schedule “as the situation improves.”

“It should be further noted that Management will review the arrangement as the situation improves. Meanwhile, members of staff are to maintain commitment, open communication and cooperation towards ensuring a free workflow, including working from home where and when necessary.

“In light of the foregoing, Management seeks the understanding of all Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments and Units towards a smooth implementation of the intervention.“

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has presented official vehicles to the 26 members of the State House of Assembly.

The vehicles were presented to the lawmakers at the government house in Alagbaka, Akure, on Monday.

Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu presented the vehicles on behalf of the Governor.

State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Engr. Ade Adetimehin was also in attendance.

Speaking on behalf of the Governor, Princess Odu stated that the vehicles were procured to ease the legislative duties of members of the 10th Assembly.

She noted that Governor Akeredolu has consistently emphasised on the importance of all stakeholders and State actors to collaborate as “One Administration” for the overall development of the State.

The SSG added that the Governor remains committed to the well-being of every Arm of Government and the people of the State in general.

Chairman of the APC in the State, Engr. Adetimehin, hailed Governor Akeredolu for finding it imperative to procure official vehicles for the lawmakers.

While stressing that the party in the State is proud of the Governor, the APC Chairman urged the lawmakers to continue to support him for the overall development and progress of the State.

Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji expressed gratitude to the Governor for the gesture, describing it as a significant accomplishment.

He explained that the vehicles would aid the lawmakers in fulfilling their legislative responsibilities and strengthen the relationship between the Assembly and the other Arms of Government.

The serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on Sunday, reminded his members that he had warned Nigerians about the dangers of “Emilokan” politics.

Emilokan, a Yoruba phrase meaning ‘It’s my turn,’ became popular during President Bola Tinubu’s campaign ahead of the 2023 elections.

Bakare claimed that Emilokan is a tendency towards authoritarianism.

He said that the country’s economic situation is worrisome and that many people are already feeling the heat.

The Ogun State Police Command has commenced an investigation after a factory worker at an animal feed production facility got involved in an accident.

The worker suffered a severed hand during the industrial accident at the factory located in Logbara village, Owode Egba, on August 11. 

The incident involved a worker named Jeremiah Sulaiman, responsible for operating and cleaning an industrial machine.

The factory’s Administrative Manager, Ibidun Abiodun, reported the incident.

A man arrested for alleged armed robbery in Ogun State has named one Inspector Ola as his supplier of arms and ammunition.

The 33-year-old suspect, Akeem Owonikoko, was arrested by officers of the Ogun State Police Command along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode-Benin expressway on Sunday.

Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, told newsmen in a statement that the suspect was arrested after a 24-hour operation led by the Ijebu-Ode Area Commander, ACP Omosanyi Adeniyi.

According to Odutola, the suspect, during interrogation, confessed and fingered the Inspector of Police, whom he simply identified as Ola, as the person who procured the guns they used to operate.

The Nigerian police have arrested the President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW ), Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa and three others.

The police also sealed off the National Secretariat of the union located at Garki 2, Abuja.

Others arrested are General Secretary, Anthony Asogwa Chukudi; Olayi Odion; and National Trustee, Principal Assistant Secretary, Abdulrasak Yemi. The officers are currently being detained at the Wuse Zone 3 Division.

SaharaReporters gathered that the officers were arrested on the premises of the secretariat at 5 pm on Friday when armed policemen and personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) invaded the secretariat and asked all the occupants to vacate the building.

The union on Wednesday, August 9 issued a statement alleging plans by some people to stage a violent protest at the secretariat of the union against the delegates conference slated for Saturday, August 12.

It was gathered that the union also requested police protection from the Federal Capital Territory Police Command to guard to prevent any attack and possible breakdown of law and order.

The Deputy President of the union, Mr. Isa Ore, who confirmed the development to SaharaReporters on Saturday, said they were shocked to see the police locking their offices without giving them any reason.

He said, “Today, Saturday, we were preparing for the inauguration and swearing-in of the newly elected National Administrative Council members but we just saw police and they asked us to leave the premises. They said it was an order from above and they have detained our president and other leaders at Wuse police station.”

It was gathered that the union in May 2023 held the election that produced the new officials that were supposed to be formally inaugurated today (Saturday), August 12.

Efforts to reach FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh were unsuccessful as a voice prompt said her mobile line was unreachable.

A 20-year-old man, Hammed Lawal has allegedly defiled an 11-year-old girl in a local bathroom at Aiyepe Ijebu, Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State.
ODUDUWA NEWS reports that the suspect is currently in police net at the Odogbolu police headquarters.
The police in Ogun State confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, on Thursday.

According to Odutola, the victim’s father had reported at Odogbolu division that Lawal, a resident of 5, Aba quarters, “unlawfully had carnal knowledge of his daughter inside his bathroom.”

The parent told the police that the suspect had been “harassing his daughter sexually for a long time, but he did not mention what steps he took to scare the suspect off his daughter.”

Odutola stated that the defiled girl had been taken to Odogbolu General Hospital for medical examination, emotional therapy and counselling.

While warning that Section 218 of the Criminal Code Act stipulates life imprisonment for any person who has unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 13 years, Odutola expressed concern that in the penultimate week, “not less than four defilement cases were reported.”

This, she said, prompted the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, to urge parents to embrace authoritative and supporting style of parenting skills which in the long run would build obedience, discipline and confidence in their children.

Today, the streets of Osogbo filled with drumming, dancing, and celebration as thousands begin the mile-long walk from the city center to the Sacred Grove.

According to Oduduwa News Correspondent who monitored the event, many traditionalists, culture enthusiasts as well as political functionaries thronged the venue of this year 2023 Osun-Osogbo Festival.

At mid-morning, the arugba stepped out from her shrine, hidden beneath a canopy and carrying the sacrificial offerings and took it to the river. The procession took more than two hours to reach the river.
The Osun festival, also known as the Osun-Osogbo Festival is held towards the rainy season,It is a traditional tribal festival from the Yoruba people, held to honor the river goddess called Yeye Oshun. Thousands of people attend to bear witness to the ceremonies, which include priests seeking protection for the villagers for the year to come by offering gifts and sacrifices.

The festival is held at the Osogbo Sacred Forest, with Yoruba pilgrims from all over Nigeria coming to pray and sacrifice to the goddess Osun.

A young nurse, identified as Omoniyi Boluwatife, has been found dead with her womb ripped off in Ibadan, Oyo State.

It was gathered that she was found dead on Wednesday, August 9, just two days after she was inducted into the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

According to a report, the graduate of Lead City University, had gone to a night club to celebrate her induction before the unfortunate incident. However, she was sadly found dead the next morning.

She was said to have left her mom, who came from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to celebrate with her, at home before heading to the club.