Fuel distribution, healthcare, banking, and other essential services across Nigeria will halt as labor unions begin an indefinite strike today over the minimum wage and increased electricity tariffs.
Despite the Federal Government’s warnings to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) against the strike, calling it premature and illegal, efforts by top government officials to prevent it have failed. Various unions, including those in petroleum, banking, electricity, and education sectors, have mobilized their members for total compliance.
The labor centers had announced the strike following stalled negotiations on a new national minimum wage and unresolved electricity tariff hikes.
The 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week Central Planning Committee under the leadership of Balogun Gaphar Ojetola has announced that the finals of Ayo olopon and Table Tennis will hold on Tuesday, June 4th at the Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House by 9am.
Similarly, the Ibadan All Youths Day, which is dedicated towards addressing issues and challenges affecting the youth of Ibadanland will hold that same day and scheduled to commence by 12noon.
This program is a continuation of this year’s staggered activity of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee as earlier approved by the President General CCII, Chief Barrister Sulaiman Ajeniyi Ajewole and the CCII Executive Council.
The topic for this year’s program is “Drug Addiction of Young Generation in Nigeria; Perspective, Causes and way forward” which is to be delivered by the State Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Oyo Command, and to feature panel discussion from religious leaders, community and traditional leaders, youth groups, including legal perspective.
The program has been scheduled to have Hon. Akeem Ige, Chairman Oyo State Local Government Pension Board as the Chairman of the day; Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, Commissioner for Youth and Sports as the Chairperson,; Olori Adebimpe as the Mother of the day, including other notable personalities as Special Guests of Honor.
The program will commence by 12noon at the Asiwaju Bode Amao Hall, Ibadan House.
A woman, Omolara Oluwakemi, has been arrested for the murder of her husband, Seidu Jamiu.
It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday night, June 1, 2024, in Akungba Akoko, Ondo State.
A source who spoke to newsmen said the suspect used a pestle to hit her husband on the head while he was fast asleep after she discovered he had a side-chick. The husband was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Omolara was quickly arrested and is currently thinking about her actions as she wonders who will take care of their three children now that she’ll likely be jailed for murder. This incident is coming after the deceased bought a car for her and built her a house in Ondo State.
It was a huge success:I’m here to say a big thank you
As the Chairperson of 2024 Orekelewa Brian and Beauty Pageant Competition Sub-committee under the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, I use this medium to appreciate God Almighty for the success of finals of the Competition. Yesterday will go down in history of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes and Orekelewa Brain and Beauty Pageant Competition as the event was colourful, entertaining and at the same time, contestants were blessed beyond our imagination. I also appreciate our indefatigable President -General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Chief Barr. Sulaiman Ajeniyi , the CCII EXCOs and Balogun Gaphar Ojetola, Chairman 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week for their believe in me and my committee,though I don’t really like to front,I prefer to operate behind the scenes but maami Alhaja Simiat Adeleke Larodo showcase me and I’m honoured. I promise to always contribute my little quota to my birth land and deliver on a bigger assignment any time and any day. Finally, I appreciate all Ibadan sons and daughters, the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Central Committee,Orekelewa Brain and beauty sub-committee members for their contribution to the success of yesterday’s event, I want you all to know that you made it happen, as we couldn’t have achieved much without your dedication and cooperation.
Thank you, all.
Chief Mrs Temitope Afolake, AWOTUNDE Iyalode Asa,Asiwaju Iyalode of Awotan land,Otun Iyalode of Idi-oro Elewa,Adetokun, Ologuneru, Otun Asiwaju Oloja of Ibadanland
The quest of Ogun State to be an oil producing State would soon materialize as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), sets to begin oil and gas exploration in the Gateway State.
Stakeholders in the oil industry, including the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, Managing Director, SHELL Petroleum Development Company Ltd, Mr. Osagie Okubor; Chief Executive, Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe and the Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd, Mr Mele Kyari, stormed Ogun State on Friday on plans by the Federal Government to start oil exploration in the state.
They were received by Governor Dapo Abiodun and his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele.
Hon. Lokpobiri, who spoke at the governor’s office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta said Ogun State has always been part of the Dahomey Basin with prospect of having huge deposit of hyrdro-carbon.
The Minister said: “We decided that we are going to resume exploration in the different Basins; we decided to come to Ogun State to reassure the people that we have very high potential of discoveries here. Ogun has always been part of the Dahomey Basin and our presence underscore the seriousness the federal government attaches to the exploration activities that we want to carry out in Ogun State.”
Hon. Lokpobiri who added that oil and gas remain the quickest way to Nigeria’s economic prosperity, said his team is in the State in continuation of the campaign for exploration activities.
He said the visit was also to demonstrate the seriousness and commitment of the federal government to shore up its revenue through the oil and gas sector.
“Today we are here to tell the people of the federal government’s commitment to ensuring that we continue our campaign and exploration activities across the country. We are doing this exploration activities in several places across Nigeria and today we are in Ogun after which we will proceed to Sokoto State,” he added.
The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited,(NNPCL) Mr. Mele kyari, while speaking, said Ogun State is blessed to be in the Dahomey Basin corridor with expected high deposit of oil, assuring that the corporation is coming back in ernest to commence exploration activities, even as he expressed the hope that oil would be found in commercial quantity.
In his remarks, the Executive Director, Nigerians Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Mr. Genga Komolafe, said the coming of the team to Ogun State is to further demonstrate the commitment of the Federal Government to grow the oil reserves and enhanced federation revenue.
“We all understand that Nigeria is very prolific in oil and gas, but then there is still need to grow the reserves through exploration activities given our huge hyrdro-carbon as a bench mark,” he noted.
Komolafe informed that the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) makes provision for the funding of the development of the Frontier Basins, adding that in line with the commitment and the aspirations of the government, the Nigerian Petroleum Regulatory Commission is working in synergy with the NNPCL to leverage on the PIA to aggressively carry out oil exploration in the Dahomey Basin.
“The Dahomey Basin stretches up to Delta, Edo, Ogun and Ondo states. We intend to in the course of this exercise, cover all those states leveraging on the provision of Section 9, Subsection 4 of the PIA. This is good opportunity for the people of Ogun State and it would be complementary to the reforms and transformation initiatives of the governor. We want to congratulate the governor and the people for being the beneficiaries of this initiative,” Komolafe said.
Responding, Governor Abiodun said Ogun State is part of the OPLs 302,303 306, 307, saying the acreages present unique opportunities for the qualification as a Frontier Exploration State as defined in the PIA section 9.
He observed that the history and studies over the years allow any investment under the frontier exploration basin funding to not only realize the oil and gas potentials, but also acquire data that would aid Bitumen exploration and exploitation in Nigeria.
The country, Abiodun maintained holds the second largest resolves in the world of 42,b tons, adding that a lot of studies have shown the potential of the basins, which brings Ogun State to the fore and projecting it towards becoming a beneficiary to achieve commercial success and derive economic benefits from exploration and production within a minimum time schedule.
“It is noteworthy that this is a region of the country that provides ease of access, low entry and operating costs, a safe and welcoming community and a very active state government support and participation.
“Ogun State therefore presents some unique opportunities towards the realization of the full intentions of the PIA section 9 on frontier exploration as it will contribute to guarantee additional petroleum production of additional petroleum products for the country and afford more supply to potential refineries in the area.
“As a low hanging result, this area also presents the opportunity for Bitumen extraction, thereby reducing import dependency and bringing with its savings in foreign exchange expenditure on this single line item,” governor said.
In a bid to strengthen security in all nooks and crannies of the State, the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde has approved a fresh recruitment of able bodied local hunters and others into Oyo State Amotekun Corps as members of Amotekun Forest Rangers.
Col. Olayinka Olayanju (retd) State Commandant, Oyo Amotekun in a statement said interested applicants are to register on https://www.jobportal.oyostate.gov.ng/ He added that the online registration portal will open with effect from Saturday, 1st June 2024 and closed on 30th June 2024.
According to the statement, all application forms MUST carry Registration Number at the Top Left with AMOD prefix.
“Interested applicants who are between the ages 25 and 50 years, medically and physically fits with no criminal records or an Ex convicts are advised to seized the opportunity to register online.”
“All successful applicants are to be deployed as Amotekun Forest Guards. Therefore, they are to work in the State vulnerable forest areas to secure life and properties of citizens, prevent unauthorised economic activities as well as other illegal criminal activities within the State forest resources.”
“Applicants are advised to print out completed online forms on successful submission. They are to use ONLY recognised Government Hospital facilties for their medical test, signed by a competent Medical Officer in such facilities. The guarantor’s form Must be endorsed by the relevant traditional leaders and elected Local Government Chairpersons of the applicants. All print out copies of applicant’s forms MUST be duly endorsed by the Commissioner of Oath in any competent law Court.”
“The agency therefore enjoined all applicants to adhered to this instructions so as not to lead to outright disqualification of such applicants. Applicants are to report to designated screening centres at a date to be announced later with their duly completed and signed forms.
All dismissed Oyo Amotekun operatives are exempted from applying
A leader within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Garus Gololo, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the underperformance of certain cabinet ministers. In a statement made during a media briefing yesterday, he urged President Bola Tinubu to promptly reorganize his cabinet to prevent further setbacks for the ruling party.
He criticized the series of specialized briefings arranged by the Federal Government to highlight Tinubu’s first year in office as misleading. Gololo singled out the ‘dry farming project’ presented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, as an example.
Gololo highlighted, “After carefully reviewing all the presentations, I can confidently state that President Tinubu has appointed ineffective individuals, with the exceptions of Barrister Nyesom Wike, the Minister of FCT, and the Minister of Health Mohammed Ali Pate, whose exceptional accomplishments speak for themselves. Wike and Ali Pate stand out without the need for further validation.”
The former BoT member of APC emphasized that the agriculture minister persistently misled Nigerians about the purported dry farming projects across the nation, particularly in the southern region, during television appearances. He urged for transparency and specific details on the status of these projects to enable oversight visits and ascertain their progress instead of just mere paperwork and speeches.
In its usual style to celebrate children and young kids, the Baby Blue Angels Foundation hosted Young Leaders Summit in commemoration of 2024 Children’s Day which was held on May 27, 2024, the event which was organized by its founder, Chief Mrs. Ramata Agberemi Dabo (RAD) had several dignitaries in attendance.
The event was held at the Akinyele Local Government Secretariat and several students drawn from selected public and private secondary schools in Ibadan were invited to grace the occasion.
The theme of the event, “Emerging Leaders: The Future of The Nation” was discussed by the duo of Mr. Victor Olojede and Mr. Suraj Abiodun, the Senior Special Assistant on Students’ Affairs, and Special Adviser on Education to Gov Makinde respectively.
The students were enlightened and reorientated on what is needed to achieve success in their various endeavours. The sensitization was not restricted to the students with non disability status alone but also extended to young children with disabilities.
In her remark, Mrs. Ramata Agberemi Dabo, the founder of the NGO, who also doubled as Senior Special Assistant to Governor Makinde on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters advised the youths to be committed to their dreams and stay away from social vices that can jeopardize the aspirations of their targeted goals.
She however urged parents and guardians to ensure that their children are given qualitative education that will build their capacity to excel in their various endeavours.
In his words, Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade appealed to young children to desist from being associated with any group that engages in hard substance.
Prince Oyelade tasks the teenagers to be visionary and nurture their dreams while advising them that there is no shortcut to success other than their hard working.
Other speakers who also spoke at the event jointly encouraged the students to focus on their studies and believe in themselves while emphasizing the importance of having good plans for a better future.
Quite a number of dignitaries graced the event, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information, Mr. Ogunsina Michael, PDP Youth Leader, Mr. Victor Olojede, SSA on Students Affairs, Hon Wole Akinleye, Chairman Akinyele Local Government, amongst several others.
Relief would soon come the way of motorists and commuters plying Ado-Odo/Abeokuta expressway as Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said his administration has awarded contract for the reconstruction of the 63km road.
Governor Abiodun who disclosed this at Ilaro on Thursday, during the commissioning of Ilaro -Iwoye-Owode road in Yewa South Local Government Area said the reconstruction of the road was part of his administration’s efforts to address the infrastructural deficit in the State.
He described the road as the second busiest in the country, adding that when completed, it would allow for the evacuation of goods and services from the axis through the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to other parts of the country.
He said construction work has commenced on the Sagamu-Papalanto road, while that of Papalanto to Ilaro is on course.
“We have just awarded the Ado-Odo/Abeokuta road. It will be the most expensive road this administration has reconstructed. It is 63 kilometres.
“That road is the second most busiest road in the country and extremely important to the economy of Yewaland, Ogun Central, and the entire Ogun State.
“From our industrial capital of Ado-Odo/Ota, it allows you to evacuate goods and services through that road to the hinterland. Those in Ado-Odo/Ota will go on that road through Papalanto, link the interchange, and you are there on Lagos-Ibadan expressway,” he stated.
Governor Abiodun said his administration has built affordable houses in Ilaro and constructed between eight to nine roads in Ogun West Senatorial District in fulfilment of his promise not to develop one part of the State to the detriment of others.
He said his government is working towards making the axis the food basket and cotton headquarters of the country through a strategic agricultural programme.
Abiodun maintained that the Commissioning of the Ilaro -Iwoye-Owode road which was in a deplorable condition since 1991, is part of the celebration to mark the five years of his administration, emphasizing that his focus on infrastructure was due to it being a key economy enabler that attract investors to the State.
While noting that the road would open up Yewaland, Ogun State and the country for more economic opportunities, the governor assured the people that any abandoned projects that have a direct impact on their lives would be completed.
The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, said the road was in a state of disrepair and claimed many lives through accidents, kidnapping and robbery, adding that by putting the road in good shape, the governor has succeeded in saving the people from their harrowing experiences.
While noting that the road would give the people new lease of life and also address the infrastructural deficit in the area, Senator Adeola noted that businesses that had hitherto folded up in the axis, would be revived.
Former governor of the state, Aremo Olusegun Osoba in his goodwill message said the axis had in the past been the food basket that fed the state and Lagos, appreciating the governor for not embarking on elitist, but people oriented projects.
Osoba used the occasion to throw his weight behind the transformation of Abeokuta and other towns in the State through urban renewal programmes, urging him not to be distracted as there is the need to further open up the State for more economic prosperity.
Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure Engr. Ade Akinsanya in his welcome address, said that the road will usher in socio-economic development and individual prosperity while investors would be attracted to do business in the area thus generating employment opportunities for the youths and get them usefully engaged.
Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, in his speech noted that despite its importance, the road was abandoned by previous State and federal governments, adding that the many palliatives done by the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), did not put the road in proper shape.
The commended Governor Abiodun and members of the National Assembly from the senatorial district for working together to change the narrative, saying it helped in fostering economic growth and enhanced commercial activities in the area just as it serves as a milestone for the execution of other people oriented projects in the senatorial district.
Highlight of the occasion was the commissioning of the road performed by Aremo Osoba.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin has handed over a yet-to-be-identified boy to his parents.
On Tuesday, May 28, Hundeyin reported the boy, who has a speech impediment, missing as he was found roaming on Willoughby Street, in the Yaba area of the state.
However, in a post via his X handle on Thursday, May 30, Hundeyin disclosed that after requisite verification, the boy has been reunited with his parents.
He wrote: “Thank you, Twitterati. His parents came to my office today showing me the tweet and requesting to claim their son.
“They came from Ogun State where the boy ‘left home while his mum was attending to his younger one in another room.”
