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Nigerians Groan As NNPC Raises Petrol Price To ₦1,030/litre

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.

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21 Feared Dead In Tragic Boat Collision In Lagos Lagoon

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.

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Palliative Work to Begin on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway Monday – Umahi

Motorists plying the busy Lagos-Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode road would soon heave a sigh of relief as palliative work will begin on the failed portions of the road next week Monday.

The palliative work on the road is expected to be completed in the second week of December this year as Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun commended Presodent Bola Tinubu for swift response.

Speaking after inspecting the failed portion of the road in Sagamu, Minister of Works, Mr. Dave Dr. Umahi lamented the deplorable condition of the road, which has caused untold hardship to motorists.

He stated that he came to inspect the road and see what immediate measures could be put in place to bring relief, assuring that the federal government would fix it before the end of the year.

The Minister, who was conducted around the failed portions by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said: “I am not here on my own; I am directed by Mr. President, sequel to our meeting with him, that I should come and do all that is necessary on this road so that the suffering of our people can come to an end.

“The governor has shown me the terrible three spots. Governance is all about the people, and that is what Mr. President is committed to doing. For this one, I’m here with the Lagos and Ogun Controllers of Works. We have constituted an action committee to liaise with your own team, the Commissioner for Works, Environment, and Transport.

“In an emergency situation like this, we have to look around for a competent contractor, and not only a competent contractor; we have to also look for a contractor who is close to the location where we want to intervene, and luckily for us, we have seen Hitech.

“We have procured the palliatives for the two carriageways, 60 km by 2, which totals 120 kilometers, and I want to assure you that by the directive of the President, latest by Monday, you will see action.

“It is my pleasure to direct that immediate palliative measures for the entire 120 kilometers on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode, Ore-Benin road be completed not later than the middle of December.

“We are also going to install solar lights throughout the entire 120 kilometers, and we are going to push everything to ensure that by the 15th of December, 2024, Governor Dapo Abiodun will come and commission the road on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

Speaking earlier, Governor Abiodun narrated the numerous complaints he received from motorists about the deplorable condition of the road and the efforts of his administration to carry out palliative measures to make the road motorable.

Abiodun, who commended President Tinubu for being a listening leader who cares about the welfare of his people, also commended the Minister of Works for taking his assignment with a high sense of responsibility.

He assured the people that with the flag-off of the rehabilitation work by the Minister, the people of the 17 southern states and indeed all Nigerians would begin to enjoy a smooth ride on the road within the shortest time.

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Gov Makinde Presents N79.3bn Supplementary Budget To Oyo Assembly

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.

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Ogun Police Arrest 20-Year-Old for Murder of Hunter

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Faisal Audu, in connection with the murder of a hunter, Saheed Awolesi, in Sagamu.

Awolesi had gone hunting on the night of October 5, 2024, but failed to return, prompting his family and the hunters’ association to search for him. According to the state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, Audu was arrested by officers from the Ibafo Police Command after being found with Awolesi’s phone and motorcycle.

When detectives called the hunter’s phone, it was answered at the police station, confirming the suspect’s connection to the case. Audu later confessed to the murder during interrogation, admitting he had killed Awolesi and stolen his possessions. He led police to the location where Awolesi’s body was found, showing signs of violent injury.

The body has been sent to a Sagamu mortuary for autopsy, while investigations continue. This case is reminiscent of a 2022 incident in which a motorcyclist was killed and his bike stolen in Abeokuta South.

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I became a subject of mockery over my failed marriage – Ooni of Ife narrates his ordeal

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.

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Police Confirms 30-Year-Old Man Stabs Newly Wedded Wife To Death In Lagos

A 30-year-old man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, has allegedly stabbed his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

The incident was said to have occurred on Friday after a heated argument between the couple.

The Lagos State Police Command, while confirming the incident in a statement by its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday stated that Motunrayo stabbed the 25-year-old wife multiple times during the altercation, locked her in the room, and set it on fire.

He added that the suspect also inflicted wounds on himself after committing the act.

A team of policemen who arrived at the scene were however said to have extinguished the fire and after that discovered Olajumoke’s lifeless body with abdominal wounds.

The statement read in part, “A distress call was received on October 4 at Ikorodu Division that a newly wedded couple, one Motunrayo Olaniyi, aged 30, and his wife Olajumoke, aged 25 years, allegedly engaged in a domestic scuffle in their room at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, Ikorodu.

“In the process, the husband reportedly stabbed the wife to death, locked her in the room, and set it ablaze, while he inflicted wounds on himself.

“Police from the Ikorodu Division responded to a distress call and put out the fire. They found Olajumoke’s lifeless body with abdominal wounds.”

The police spokesperson further stated that Olaniyi was rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital where he was treated and discharged before being taken into police custody.

According to him, a preliminary investigation later revealed that the suspect stabbed his wife during the altercation and inflicted minor wounds on himself.

“The corpse has been deposited at Ikorodu General Hospital morgue for autopsy. Investigation is in progress”, he concluded.

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Alhaji Hamzat Kolayode Iysau, Oyo Artisans Celebrate Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi as Asiwaju of Ona Ara

Alhaji Hamzat Kolayode Iysau, President of Oyo Artisans, on behalf of Artisans in the State congratulates Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi on his installation as the Asiwaju of Ona Ara, a prestigious title bestowed by the Ona Ara Local Government Traditional Council in recognition of his invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Oyo State.

According to Alhaji Hamzat Kolayode, he described Chief Sanusi as visionary businessman, philanthropist, and community leader, who has made remarkable strides in various sectors.

“He is a community leader who has continue to contribute greatly to the advancement of the state, among other things, we recognise his investments in education through the Ibadan College of Arts, Science, and Technology (ICAST) and the establishment of the Ilaji Hotel and Resort have boosted tourism, and youth development in Oyo State. His initiatives, such as the Ilaji Soccer Academy, have empowered numerous youths with opportunities to pursue football careers internationally”

“Chief Sanusi’s dedication to his community is evident through his infrastructure projects, such as providing electricity and constructing durable roads in areas like Ona Ara and beyond. His unwavering commitment to improving living standards for residents has earned him respect across Oyo State”

“As he steps into this new role as Asiwaju, the Oyo Artisans reaffirm their support for his visionary leadership and express our gratitude for his relentless efforts in fostering progress and empowerment across the state” he stated.

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Teachers’ Day: Oyo Govt To Pay N70K Minimum Wage, Extends Wage Award By 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”.

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Alhaja Abegbo Lawal Felicitates Chief Dotun Sanusi as he becomes Asiwaju of Ona-Ara

Alhaja Abegbo Lawal on behalf of No Woman no Nation Renewed Hope has felicitated with Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, as he becomes the Asiwaju of Ona Ara.

The conferment which was done by the Traditional Council of Ona Ara Local Government led by His Royal Highness Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, Otun Balogun of Ibadanland on Saturday, 5th October in Akanran, Ibadan.

According to the group, this great honor is a recognition of Chief Sanusi’s dedication and commitment to Ona-Ara development and Oyo State by extension.

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