A tricyclist in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has taken his own life following unsuccessful attempts to recover his se!zed tricycle from government agents.
the unidentified man was intercepted by officials who se!zed his tricycle and transported it to their office near Jubilee Estate along the Ikorodu-Sagamu Expressway.
Despite persistent efforts by the tricyclist to retrieve his vehicle, it proved ab0rtive. Frùstrated by the situation, the man sought to pr0test the se!zure.
Eyewitnesses told GLONAT that he hanged himself from a tree in front of the compound housing the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO).
An eyewitness, Prince Excel of Aiyekooto Reporters, who captured the incident on video, described it as unfortunate, noting that the su!cide occurred early Thursday morning.
A note accompanying Excel’s video indicated that the tricyclist took his life due to the authorities’ refusal to return his seized tricycle, despite his pleas.
The spokesperson for LASTMA, Taofiq Adebayo, however, den!ed any involvement of their officers in the s!zure, stating that no tricycle was impounded within their premises in the area.
“We don’t know anything about the incident. LASTMA is not involved in anything of such, and we don’t know anything about the hanging of the de.ad body,” he said..
The Egbeda Youth Forum has felicitates with Hon. Lekan Bello the People’s Democratic Party Oyo Central Youth Leader on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
The group in a press statement released and signed by their Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ayoade Adewale and made available to newsmen described Hon. Lekan Bello as an agent of change committed to the development of human capacity whose journey has been an inspiration to the youth of Egbeda and Oyo State.
“Today, we celebrate our leader, whose life has been an inspiration to all of us, his commitment to the development of young people is second to none, and we thank God for his life”
“Your dedication to youth empowerment, and community development has been a source of inspiration for us all. Your leadership within the PDP has not only strengthened our party but has also provided a platform for the youth to actively engage in the political process and drive positive change”
The group thereafter pray to God to grant him long life, more wisdom and fulfilment of heart desires.
“On this special day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your exemplary service and leadership. We wish you continued success, good health, and boundless happiness in the years ahead. May your path be filled with even greater achievements and may you continue to inspire and uplift those around you”
As we officially witness the installation and coronation of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, I join all sons and daughters of Ibadanland, including the residents of this ancient city, in celebration.
Ibadan is renowned for its unique chieftaincy system, which has made succession to the throne a stress-free process, contributing significantly to the relative peace in our land. Undoubtedly, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin’s ascension comes with its own challenges, which I have previously referred to as human factors. Now, before Kabiesi is the developmental agenda of Ibadanland (Ile-badan).
It is essential for my readers to understand that Ibadan is not just an ordinary city; it is a megalopolis. This literally means ‘Ile-badan,’ a city consisting of many smaller cities, and most importantly, a city without end—one city encompassing of 63 towns and 3,089 villages.
Oba Owolabi is a successful businessman and an accomplished military war veteran who served in the Nigerian Army and fought in the Second World War. He is also a notable public administrator, having won the Federal House of Representatives election under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) during the aborted Third Republic.
Kabiesi became Mogaji in 1983 and climbed the ascension ladder in 1986 as Jagun Balogun, spending 38 years in royal learning through the ascension ladder. As I have highlighted in various radio interviews, the 38 years Kabiesi spent climbing the ladder is a notable tradition of royal learning. He has been entrusted with numerous royal responsibilities, preparing him well for this significant role. While age might pose a slight challenge, Kabiesi’s years of royal learning and the support of various administrative arms derived from the Olubadan will ease his responsibilities.
It is also noteworthy that Kabiesi understands how these administrative arms work. He has been a member of the Olubadan-in-Council, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Council of Ibadan Mogajis, and has been involved in the activities of the Council of Baales, despite not being a formal member. His deep involvement in these administrative arms over the years shows that he is not an outsider; he is well-prepared to deliver, especially with the support of these bodies.
As an indigene, I have my reservations about the long road to the throne. However, the beauty of this system, which seems to be forgotten, is that it allows a son of ‘nobody’ who is industrious to become the Olubadan. In Ibadan, all families are royal families, making us all Princes and Princesses.
In this new dispensation, I look forward to the Olubadan, with the cooperation of the Olubadan-in-Council and traditional stakeholders, including the State Government, reviewing the elevation of High Chiefs to Obas, thereby resolving all controversies surrounding the matter.
Our expectations are high for the new Olubadan, and I believe it is the duty of all sons and daughters, including the residents, to support His Majesty as he ascends the throne of our ancestors.
Long live the King.
‘Kayode Ajani is an Indigene of Ibadan and writes from Mapo hill. 08104260476
The Supreme Court has dealt a significant blow to state governors’ control over local government funds, ruling that the practice is unconstitutional. In a landmark judgment, the apex court ordered that all 774 local government areas in the country should henceforth receive their allocations directly from the Federation Account, without interference from state governors.
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, had approached the court seeking full autonomy and direct fund allocation to local governments. The court, in its lead judgment read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, declared that state governors have no constitutional right to control local government funds.
Justice Agim noted that the refusal of state governments to grant financial autonomy to local governments has persisted for over two decades, resulting in local governments being deprived of their rightful funds. He emphasized that local governments should manage their funds themselves, and dismissed the preliminary objections of the defendants (state governors).
The Supreme Court’s ruling is a significant victory for local government autonomy and a boost to grassroots development. It is expected to have far-reaching implications for the country’s local government system, allowing councils to manage their resources effectively and provide better services to their communities.
Governor Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Chief Bode Amao, members of the Olubadan-in-Council led other dignitaries from all walks of life to the event.
Oba Olakulehin was represented by the Osi Balogun, Oba Lateef Adebimpe who presented a speech on his behalf.
The Nation reports that the Olubadan-designate has been in seclusion ahead of the Friday coronation as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Former Oyo Governor, who is also a member of the Olubadan-in-Council, Senator Rashidi Ladoja was absent at the event.
The new structure is the second but newest modern Palace to be inhabited by the Olubadan located at the Oke Aremo area of the capital city.
The Nation reports that the first ultra modern Olubadan Palace situated at Oja’ba was constructed and commissioned over four decades ago. But lack of space and other logistics challenges necessitated the construction of another Palace which was hugely facilitated by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigene (CCII).
Speaking at the Commissioning, Makinde thanked every indigene who had contributed to make the project a reality.
He thanked his predecessor in office, late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi for taking the bold step that set the project in motion. He said the second phase of the palace project will see to the renovation of the Bowers Tower, to attract tourist to visit the palace and the state, adding that he will expand the economy of the state through tourism. Ladoja absent as Makinde commissions new Olubadan Palace He added that a maintenance mechanism to ensure the palace is well maintained has also been put in place with monthly contributions expected from the 11 local government areas in Ibadan.
Makinde said: “This palace, we have put in place a maintenance system b3caueevwhat usually affects project as like is poor maintenance and we have as ked the 11 local government areas in Ibadanland to bring something every month to maintain the palace. “The nearby Bowers Tower, we will fix it because tourism is one ofbthe things we would use to expand our economy and that will be part of the second phase of this project.
“I thank all those who have put innefforts that culminate in this palace today,, but there are two people I want to thank specifically for their roles and effort in actualisation this project.
“First, I want to thank my predecessor in office, late former governor Abiola Ajimobi. He was bold in his action by kickstartjng the process..
“The second person I want to thank is Chief Bode Amao. He contributed so much in all areas and I recognise that he is an asset to Oyo stateband Nigeria as a whole.
“For all Ibadan indigenes who contributed to the success and actualisation of this project, I thank you all.
Oba Olakulehin said the idea of the palace was conceived nine years ago during the time of former Governor Abiola Ajimobi. Olakulehin, who was represented by Oba Lateef Adebimpe, noted that former Governor Rashidi Ladoja gave approval of the allocation of land for the Palace. He said the story of the palace will not be complete without appreciating effort of governor Makinde, adding that Ibadan will remain greatful for the effort of the governor towards the completion of the project. He however said no palace in Southwest can compete with the newly commissioned palace
Some of the dignitaries who attended the event include: Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal; Secretary to State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo; Oyo Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin who was represented by his Deputy among other top government functionaries.
The list also include Ex-First Lady, Mutiat Ladoja; former Deputy Governor, Hazeem Gbolarunmi; Chief Adebayo Akande and his wife, Chief Mrs Onikepo, former and serving Presidents General of the CCII, Chief Bayo Oyero, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, Senator Kola Baolgun, former Minister of Sports, Professor Taoheed Adedoja, Chairman 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola among others.
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, under the Leadership of Chief Barr Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole has announced a shift in time for the commissioning of the new ultra modern palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland previously scheduled for 10am today.
According to a statement made available to news, the CCII regretted any inconveniences the shift in time might cause people, and requested for peoples understanding.
The statement reads:
“This is to inform all invited guests, groups, clubs, associations as well as the general public that due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to announce that the commissioning of the new ultra modern Olubadan palace, earlier scheduled for 10 o’clock tomorrow morning, Wednesday, has been shifted to 3 o’clock in the afternoon.“Any inconveniences occasioned by this sudden unforseen change of time are deeply regretted, just as your absolute understanding with the anticipated cooperation is highly appreciated.”
Ajewole added that the new time for the commissioning is now 3pm on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024.The new ultramodern palace is located on the hill of Oke Aremo, Ibadan, and the new Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin is expected to be the first king to occupy the palace.Ọba Olakulehin will be corronated on Friday, July 12th, 2024.
The Oyo State House of Assembly convened on Tuesday for another plenary session, mduring which various matters and issues were deliberated upon.
In light of the crisis that occurred at Sumal Food Ltd in Ibadan on Monday, July 1, 2024, resulting in the loss of two lives, the House expressed strong disapproval of the unruly behavior of some expatriates and their mistreatment of Nigerian employees.
Consequently, the House has directed the Oyo State Commissioner of Police and the Head of Operation Burst to submit a comprehensive report on the incident and ensure that justice is served.
Additionally, the House adopted the report of the House Committee on Energy, which engaged with officials of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). The report recommended that the company make prepaid meters available to customers at subsidized rates to address the issue of excessive estimated billings.
Furthermore, two bills – the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency Amendment Bill 2024 and the Okeogun Polytechnic, Saki Amendment Bill, 2024 – passed their second reading during today’s session.
Energy experts, stakeholders, traditional rulers among several other important personalities gathered yesterday at the Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics and Law, University of Ibadan to honour one of the founding fathers of the Centre, a renowned energy expert, Prof. Philips Akin Iwayemi on ocassion of his 78th birthday.
The distinguished personality lecture which was held in honour of the renowned Professor of Economics began at exactly 11am. The epoch-making event had several stakeholders and energy experts calling for a caution on the incessant call by western world to phase out fossil fuels amidst renewed agitation for a transition to renewable energy.
The experts averred that the call for an energy transition in Nigeria has been premised on the argument that non-renewable energy resources like fossil fuels, coal, oil, and gas produce a lot of harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
Renewable energy, like solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, and bioenergy, is believed to create far lower emissions than burning fossil fuels and is key to addressing the climate crisis.
Notwithstanding the advantages of renewable energy, the stakeholders gathered at the University of Ibadan on Monday for the first distinguished personality lecture series in honour of Professor Akinbolaji Philips Iwayemi and posited that renewable energy sources are unsustainable and expensive.
Leading the call for caution, Chief Executive Officer, International Energy Services Limited, Dr. Diran Fawibe, held that oil remained the mainstay of the economy and the nation still had huge deposits of oil, contrary to arguments that oil would soon dry up.
Fawibe chided what he called the hypocrisy of the West, which wants Nigeria and other oil-producing countries to phase out fossil fuels while building fossil fuel deposits.
Presenting his own argument, Professor Olufemi Bamiro, a former vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan and professor of mechanical engineering, called for an energy mix as opposed to a transition to alternative power.
Bamiro advocated the development of all energy resources in the country and the use of research to encourage the use of a mix of renewable and non-renewable energy resources.
Another scholar, Professor Isaac Bamigboye, stressed that for the nation to have energy sustainability, there must be a hybrid of the use of fossil fuels and renewable energy.
The chairman of the occasion, Professor Samuel Olofin, emphasised that the nation should better its fortunes by fully exploring the resources that it has.
The calls for caution followed the guest presentation by President, Nigerian Economics Society (NES) Professor Adeola Adenikinju, where he cautioned Nigeria against being stuck with oil because it believes it has abundant oil resources.
He argued that the nation must match technological progress and ensure that it reduces emission levels associated with the use of fossil fuels.
Adenikinju called for continued focus on technology and research in adopting renewable energy resources, warning that Nigeria risks waking up one day to announce that the world has moved away from the use of fossil fuels.
He said: “Most people believe that we need to use what we have and that because Nigeria has a lot of energy resources, carbon energy like oil, gas, and coal, as we talk about energy transition, it must not be at the expense of what we have, and that developed countries are being hypocritical in asking us not to use what we have. I don’t have any objection to that. The energy transition will not occur in a day. Therefore, we cannot pause our lives. I believe that we should use what we have.
“But, at the same time, we must continue to invest in research and development so that we position ourselves so that if tomorrow the world comes up with a new technology, we are prepared.
“Whether we like it or not, we account for less than one per cent of the global economy, so they can do whatever they like, and we will just be at the receiving end.
“So, it is important that, as a country, we are intentional and deliberate in what we want to do, and we put in place policies that will encourage the use of the entire array of our resources, renewable and non-renewable, for the development of this country. The government must ensure that they work in that direction.
“The world is moving, and we cannot pretend that we can ignore it. We must be strategic, prepared, and have a plan, and that plan should be to use both renewable and non-renewable energy and invest in research and development so that our universities can be there to compete when the world eventually transits.”
The event, with the theme “Challenges and Opportunities for an Equitable and Just Energy Economics Transition in Nigeria,” was organised under the headship of the Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics, and Law, University of Ibadan, Professor Olugbenga Falode to honour Prof. George Iwayemi, one of founding fathers of the and leading Principal Investigator of the Centre.
The Oyo State NDLEA Commander CN Olayinka Joe-Fadile, alongside his management team, has decorated newly promoted officers of the command with their new ranks.
While congratulating the newly decorated officers at the State command office in Onireke CN Olayinka Joe-Fadile said the promoted senior officers other ranks include 2 Deputy Commander of Narcotic (DCN), 11 Assistant Commander of Narcotic (ACN), 12 Chief Superintendents of Narcotic (CSN), 5 Superintendents of Narcotic (SN), 7 Deputy Superintendents of Narcotic (DSN), 50 Assistant Superintendents of Narcotic (ASN 1), 5 Assistant Superintendents of Narcotic (ASN 11), 2 Chief Narcotic Agent (CNA) and 2 Senior Narcotic Agent with their new ranks amidst cheers from families, friends, and well-wishers.
While congratulating the newly decorated officers on their well-deserved promotions, the State Commander emphasized that promotion calls for greater responsibility and charged the affected officers to brace up for tasks that come with their new rankrank and assure the remaining officers that there own will soon come.
The Deputy Commander of Narcotic on OPS/TRG and ASS/FIN.INV encouraging the newly promoted officers to strive for greater achievements in the service of the nation because to whom much is given much is expected.
In appreciation on behalf of Oyo state command management, Assistant Commander of Narcotic Audu Raji Rotimi appreciated the Chairman Chief Executive Officer for the confidence repose in them by elevating them to their next essential rank.
He thanked friend’s and well washers parent for being a part of this celebration.
