The Oyo State Government has reopened the portal for application into the various vacant positions in the Civil Service Commission.
Recall, The portal was shutdown having experienced network glitch as a result of unprecedented traffic recorded immediately the portal opened for application.
The recruitment process which started on Monday is set to last for 10 days but was cut short after the 4th day due to the technical glitch.
The server has now been restored as various prospective applicants have been implored to continue with the registration process.
The Ogun State Police Command have arrested two brothers, Femi Fagbohun and Kayode Fagbohun, for kidnapping, robbing, and raping a 17-year-old girl, Ajiboye Aminat, a resident of Abeokuta.
The victim stated that on June 3, 2024, she had booked an online ride in a Toyota Camry with registration number EKP 352 AE, driven by Femi, from Lekki in Lagos State to Abeokuta Garage, Mowe.
When the vehicle stopped in front of Deeper Life Church, Lotto in Mowe, another man, Kayode, entered with a broken bottle, threatening to kill her if she made any noise. Femi then drove off to an unknown location.
During the ride, the victim was informed that she had been kidnapped and was asked to call someone to pay a ransom for her release.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, October 9, said that the victim was robbed of her iPhone 13 Pro Max valued at N840,000, a sum of N50,000 cash, and a ransom of N200,000 was collected from her boyfriend.
Odutola noted that the victim was taken to a remote area at Omu Junction, Ofada, where she was also raped by the assailants.
Petrol pump price rose to N1,030 per litre at various outlets of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) in Abuja on Wednesday, Oduduwa News is reporting.
The recent development comes after the NNPC decided to terminate its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery. Earlier on Monday, Premium Times exclusively reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is ending its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery, opening up the market for other marketers to buy petrol directly from the refinery.
This means the NNPC will no longer be the sole off-taker, and marketers can now negotiate prices directly with Dangote Refinery. This development aligns with the current practices for fully deregulated products, where refineries can sell directly to marketers on a willing buyer, willing seller basis.
ODUDUWA NEWS observed Wednesday morning that NNPC Ltd outlets in the Central area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, adjusted the pump price of petroleum to N1,030.
At several other outlets in the Wuse, Lugbe area of the capital city, this newspaper confirmed that the pump price equally jumped to N1,030 as motorists and commuters grumbled amid the uncertainty.
In Akute, Ogun State, it was observed that the NNPC outlets were shut against motorists who formed a long queue along the Akute-Alagbole Road. Amotorist told newsmen that the outlets sold petrol in the early hours of Wednesday but dropped midway, claiming that one of its generating sets was faulty.But attendants said they are waiting for a directive on prices from the top,” a frustrated customer said.
At least 21 passengers are feared drowned following a tragic boat accident that occurred on Monday evening in Imore town, located within Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. The incident took place when two unregistered boats, each carrying 16 passengers, collided and capsized in the middle of the lagoon.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, confirmed the accident in a press release on Tuesday. He revealed that the Ilashe Police Division received a distress call at about 7 pm, reporting the tragic event.
Emergency responders, including marine police, local divers, and other rescue teams, were quickly deployed to the scene. Eleven injured passengers were rescued and rushed to the Naval Hospital in Navy Town, Alakija, for urgent medical treatment.
“On October 7, 2024, at about 7 pm, a distress call was received at the Ilashe Division reporting that two unregistered passenger boats collided in the middle of the lagoon at Imore town. As a result, the boats capsized, and the passengers drowned along with their goods,” the statement read.
While the 11 injured passengers are receiving medical attention, the fate of the remaining passengers remains uncertain, with recovery efforts currently underway to locate their bodies. Hundeyin added that an investigation into the cause of the tragic collision is ongoing.
This incident has once again highlighted the dangers of unregulated boat operations in the state, prompting calls for stricter safety measures on Lagos waterways.
Governor Seyi Makinde has presented a supplementary budget sum of ₦79,337,000,000.00 (Seventy Nine Billion, Three Hundred and Thirty-Seven Million Naira) under the 2024 fiscal year to the Oyo state House of Assembly for legislative consideration and approval.
The Speaker, Rt. Honorable Adebo Ogundoyin disclosed this while reading a message from the executive on the floor of House during Tuesday’s plenary sitting.
The supplementary budget scaled through first reading and was subsequently committed to the House Committee on Finance, Appropriation, Budget and Economic Planning for further scrutiny.
Recall that Oyo state is currently implementing the 2024 Appropriation budget sum of over N438.4 billion which was approved by the House of Assembly and subsequently assented into law by Governor Makinde.
According to the governor’s message to the House, the supplementary budget would enable realigment of the recurrent and capital expenditure for the services of Oyo State in the year ending or the 31st day of December, 2024.
The Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has shared how he endured mockery after his marriage cra-shed.
According to his Imperial Majesty, when his marriage crashed, many people mocked him and said there was no respect for a king who had no queen.
He further revealed he was sleeping and waking up alone, which pùshed him to call on God and asked questions like, ‘who did he offend’.
The monarch claimed that God assured him to put his mind at rest and fast forward to now, he has queens everywhere in the palace.
He said, “When my marriage broke and I became single, many people mocked me and said there is no respect for a king that has no queen. I was sleeping and waking up alone. I called on God; I asked questions: who did I offend? I never did evil to anyone. He told me to put my mind at rest. Look at me today. There are queens everywhere in the palace”.
In December 2022, the second wife of the monarch, Olori Naomi surprised many when she announced the end of her 3-year marriage to the Ooni on her Instagram page.
Following the crashed marriage, Ooni moved on from her to marry 6 wives: Olori Mariam, Olori Elizabeth Akinmuda, Olori Tobi Phillips, Olori Ashley, Olori Ronke, and Olori Temitope, in the space of three months.
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has vowed that the State Government will begin the payment of N70,000 minimum wage immediately the committee concludes its final consequential adjustment.
He made the disclosure today at a ceremony held in Ibadan in commemoration of World Teachers’ Day.
“Negotiation on consequential adjustment will start next week. I have extended wage award for the next 3 months
“If negotiation on consequential adjustment ends within the three months, we will drop the wage award and start paying minimum wage”.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of 12 blocks of 900 smart classrooms in four schools in each zone across the state.
The four benefiting schools are Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta; Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode; Remo Secondary School, Sagamu; and Yewa College, Ilaro.
The governor also approved Monday, October 6, 2024, as a work-free day to enable teachers to celebrate the day.
Governor Abiodun made the announcement at this year’s Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta.
The governor also announced the absorption of 1,000 OgunTeach scheme interns into the State Teaching Service Commission, bringing the total to 5,000 since the inception of the administration.
Speaking further, the governor said approval has been given for the renovation of all special schools and an increment in the feeding allowance of pupils in special schools to make them feel a sense of belonging.
Abiodun, who acknowledged the contributions of teachers in molding the character of future generations, agreed to pay transport allowances to all public school teachers in place of the work-free days currently being enjoyed by other state government workers.
While noting that his administration has repositioned the education sector to serve the people better, he listed the Ogun Digitalized Multimedia Lesson Plan, where teachers would be equipped with the necessary resources to deliver effectively with centralized and digitized lesson plans, and the construction of the Central Education Management Information System (EMIS) for data gathering, analysis, and presentation, as part of the achievements in the sector.
Other achievements, according to Governor Abiodun, include the approval for the Ogun State Education Intervention Fund, the successful conduct of the BECE with the introduction of OMR (Optical Mark Reader) sheets, and the installation of ICT facilities in preparation for the flag-off of Nigeria Learning Passport for e-contents.
On why his administration did not access the 2020 UBEC funds, the governor said: “You recall that when I assumed office, this state had not accessed the 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 funds. Shortly after I assumed office, we paid the counterpart funding for those four years, and we accessed the funding. The current one we are implementing is for 2018 and 2019.
“What I noticed is that most of the contracts were abandoned because of inflation; the pricing was not realistic. That was my number one observation.
“My second observation was that despite all these interventions, every now and then, you would see an Ogun State school in the news. You would see Ogun State learners sitting on 9-inch blocks and learning in schools without roofs, despite the fact that we have accessed UBEC or SUBEB funding.
“I realized that something had to be wrong, and what was that? I realized that the schools that are being thrown up were not the worst of the worst schools.
“We put a hold on the program, and I set up a task force headed by the Head of Service, and I mandated them to go around the nooks and crannies of the state and identify the worst of the worst schools so that we are no longer embarrassed.
“I am glad to tell you that the exercise has now been completed, and I had to personally call the UBEC Chairman and tell him that we had to rework our work plan, and that work plan has to reflect our peculiarities in Ogun State. We must not have schools that are not conducive for academic planning anymore.
“I am pleased to announce to you that the new work plan for UBEC that reflects our peculiarities has now been approved. So, two things we will be achieving: all the abandoned schools and abandoned projects from the 2018 and 2019 plans will now have a methodology for rewarding and completing them, and the 2020 work plan will now reflect the worst of the worst schools.”
While calling on all to reflect on the profound impact of education on individuals and the pivotal role of teachers in shaping not just the lives of children but the entire nation, the governor acknowledged the immense challenges in the teaching profession, noting, however, that despite the obstacles, teachers remain unwavering, ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has the chance to thrive.
“We believe that education is the bedrock of any meaningful socio-political and economic development, and teachers are the architects of that foundation. As Nelson Mandela rightly stated, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting educators through our ‘Building Our Future Together’ Agenda. Investing in education is an investment in the future of Ogun State. That is why we continue to improve teachers’ salaries, fund training programs, and ensure that every classroom is well-equipped,” Governor Abiodun assured.
In his opening remarks, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, noted that the theme of this year’s celebration aligns with the administration’s policy of engendering a new social order not only in the education sector but the whole state, appreciating teachers for their steadfastness in discharging their duties and the state government for repositioning the education sector.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Comrade Felix Agbesanwa, noted that the Dapo Abiodun-led administration has been mindful of teachers’ welfare through regular payment of salaries, promotions, and both foreign and local training for teachers.
He appreciated the present administration for recruiting more teachers through the OgunTeach scheme, renovating schools, and bringing sanity to the schools through the signing of undertakings by parents and students.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in the state, Comrade Sewakanu Oladipupo, said the day was set aside by the United Nations to celebrate the immense contributions of teachers in nation-building, adding that despite the present economic crunch, the administration has made the welfare of teachers and the education sector a priority.
The Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Evang. Lekan Ifede, in his goodwill message, described Ogun teachers as the best in the country, while his counterpart from the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Femi Majekodunmi, lauded Governor Abiodun for investing heavily in the education sector over the last five years, which has shown in the performance of learners in various examinations and other academic activities.
Highlights of the celebration included the awarding of cash prizes to teachers, schools, and administrators who performed excellently in the previous academic year.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanjo-Olu has felicitated all teachers in Nigeria as today marks the celebration of World Teachers’ Day.
This was contained in a statement made available via his X handle as read in part:
“As we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all teachers in Lagos State.
“Today, we honor not just the profession of teaching, but the profound impact that teachers have on the lives of our children and the future of our society.
“You inspire, nurture, and shape the minds of the next generation, empowering them with knowledge and skills that will serve them for a lifetime. Your dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence are commendable, especially in these challenging times.
“The role of a teacher extends far beyond the classroom. You are mentors, role models, and guiding lights for our youth. Your influence helps to build a more educated, informed, and compassionate society.
“Together, let us invest in the future of education in Lagos State, creating an environment where teachers can flourish and students can achieve their fullest potential.
“Thank you for your invaluable contributions and for being the change-makers in our communities.
Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Abodurin Gerald Abozo to eight years imprisonment for land fraud.
Abozo was arraigned on October 15, 2023 on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006; and stealing, contrary to Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.
Count one reads: “Abodurin Gerald Abozos (doing business in the name and style of S.G.B. & As Property Lines Company), sometime in 2013 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N62,000,000.00 (Sixty-two Million Naira) from Engineer Samuel Segher, under the false pretext, that you have two plots of land for sale at Chevy Estate Ojomu Chieftaincy Family land, Lagos, and the said amount represented the purchase price, a representation you knew to be false.”
Count two reads: “Abodurin Gerald Abozos, (doing business in the name and style of S.G.B. & A Property Lines Company), sometime in 2013 at lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly converted to your use the aggregate sum of N62,000, 000.00 (Sixty-two Million Naira), property of Engineer Samuel Segher”.
He pleaded “not guilty” to the charges when they were read to him, thereby leading to his full trial.
In the course of trial, prosecution counsel, M. S. Owede, called two witnesses and tendered several documents, including the extra-judicial statement of the convict, which were all admitted in evidence by the court.
Delivering judgment, Justice Ijelu sentenced the defendant to seven years imprisonment on count one and one year on count two, without an option of fine.
The convict was ordered to make restitution of the sum of N62m to the victim.
Abozo’s journey to the Correctional Centre began when he was arrested for obtaining the sum of N62million from Engineer Samuel Segher in the guise of selling two plots of land to him. He neither delivered the land nor returned his money to him.
