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The Council of Ulama (Islamic clerics) in Kwara State has warned those planning to celebrate the traditional festival in Ilorin, the state capital, to take it away from the metropolis in the interest of peace.

Speaking with journalists today the executive secretary of the council, Justice Salihu Mohammed, who is a retired grand Khadi of the state and flanked by imams from the 16 local government areas of the state, made the position of the council known at the residence of the chairman of the Council of Ulama and Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Mohammed Bashir Salihu.

Justice Mohammed said the council needs to make it abundantly clear that they are not against the celebration of the Isese festival, but what is important to let the whole world know is that the people of Ilorin, have absolutely nothing to do with it.

He said that the insistence of the youth wing of the International Council for Ifa Religion to hold their festival in Ilorin on August 20, 2023, posed a danger to the security of lives and property across the state, warning that the Ifa festival, under any guise, would not be allowed in any part of the five local governments that made up the Ilorin emirate.

While appealing to Muslim youths and other stakeholders to exercise patience, Mohammed appealed to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq “to direct all the security agencies in the state to take note of this threat to the peace and security of the state.

Nigerian street singer, Habeeb Okikiola better known as Portable has finally opened up on his alleged affair with the Late Alaafin of Oyo’s, wife, Queen Dami.

There had been news that the former Alaafin’s wife is in a relationship with Portable who recently got married to an actress.

Controversial blogger Gist Lover also alleged that the mother of one is in a relationship with Portable by sharing screenshots of their comments.

The comments were captured at different times when they exchange endearing words such as my king and queen, also using love emojis.

Finally speaking on their relationship in an interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Portable hinted at being in a relationship with her.

The father of five debunked reports that he is the father of her child, stating that Queen Dami, was only a fan before the death of her husband, the King.

According to him, things switch up from there as he isn’t one to have an affair with people’s wives.

“No the Alaafin of Oyo is the owner of the child.

She is my fan from Day one but I heard the King is dead and after King na King.

If the King wasn’t dead, you wouldn’t see me with her. I don’t run after people’s wives”.

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.