All roads within around the Oyo state Secretariat is block. Students of the polytechnic Ibadan are protecting the increase in amount payable for hostel fee.
A student, who craved annonynunity as he was not authorized to speak, said the “we normally pay #30000 for accommodation every season but for those who don’t want to stay in hostel they paid #5000 refusal fee, but the management just woke up and said that it has increased the refusal fee from #5000 to #15000.
The students also said they are tired with the use of consultant in running affairs of an institution. In their large numbers, they chanted ANTI-GOVERNMENT SONGS, saying that the activities of the consultant has slowed the growth of the school.
I’m Ahmed Shuaib Adeniyi Ejalonibu, a native of Saki, the headquarters of Saki West LG. I’m a graduate of Political Science from Obafemi Awolowo University and a retiree from Oyo State Local Government Service Commission. I served meritoriously for 35 years before I retired early last year (2022).
Q: Why are you contesting for senatorial seat?
I’m from Oyo North Senatorial District, also it’s my civic right, and I believe that I’m qualified to contest.
Q: What are the expectations of the people of Oke-Ogun and Oyo North at large from you?
Before now, Oyo North is underdeveloped in terms of infrastructural development, be it education, health and other infrastructures that are supposed to be done by Federal Government. Our roads are in a very bad state, we are fortunate to have NTA station in Saki at the same time with Oyo & Ogbomoso, it’s saddened that since then Oyo & Ogbomoso own are perfectly working while Saki own is nothing to write home about, aside that, there are other institutions and parastatals that should be available in Oke-Ogun because of the distance of Saki to Ibadan & Ilorin.
Principally, I want to talk about the passport office, I’m privy to the fact that the Federal Government has given Oyo State another Passport office, according to Information, it has been located in Ogbomoso, the question is what is the distance between Ogbomoso and Ilorin and what is the distance between Ogbomoso and Ibadan and probably the distance between Saki, Igboho, Sepeteri, Ago Amodu to Ibadan and Ilorin that made up the logic that the passport office should be located in Ogbomoso. These are the basic questions begging for answers and that motivated me into contesting for the Senate seat.
My Constituencies, Oke-Ogun in particular is far behind in the comity of developed communities in Nigeria. By virtue of my position as a retired Director in the Local Government, I had the opportunity to travel far and wide in Nigeria and within West Africa. It will surprise you that some countries are not endowed and famous as Oke-Ogun but they have basic amenities. Oke-Ogun suffers quality and efficient power supply and I mean electricity that would be useful for the people, for example in some part of Oke-Ogun, whenever they bring light, hardly can you use it to charge your phone, it’s bad as that and if I am elected, these are the things I will work on to emancipate my people.
Q: Can you tell us why you should be elected for the seat?
Oyo North can be divided into there, Ogbomoso with 3 Local Government, Oke-Ogun 1 with 4 Local Government and Oke-Ogun 2 with 6 Local Government Areas. Ogbomoso with 3 LGs namely Ogbomoso South, North & Orire LG has produced Senator for 3 terms, Oke-Ogun 1 consisting of Iseyin, Kajola, Iwajowa & Itesiwaju has produced Senator for two terms while Oke-Ogun 1 consisting of Atisbo, Saki West, East, Oorelope, Irepo & Olorunsogo has produced less than one term Senator, by this I mean Late Chief R.B. Koleosho from Saki who always say it that it was Ogbomoso people that voted for him, that was why I said less than one term Senator because his tenure was half Ogbomoso half Saki. So, with all this, I think it’s Oke-Ogun turn to represent the people of Oyo North because they have been seriously marginalized and this does not mean representation alone but on Infrastructural facilities and development.
Q: What have you been doing for the people before seeking elective post?
Like I said, I am a retired public officer, there’s little that could be done because I wasn’t an elected executive officer. It’s only an elected executive officers that have that opportunity to have the resources to do projects, but in my own case, I can only influence, and to God be the glory, I have been able to facilitate the grading of my local roads, I mean the area I live, that’s Rishard Community 2, and on yearly basis, I make sure that I use my influence to bring grader to my area. Though, I only fuel grader for the road leading to my area and when other streets are contributing for theirs, I do support them even beyond the amount each individual asked to pay.
Secondly, I was able to influence the construction of a large bridge constructed by Ogun-Osun River Basin, the executive officer there, Professor Hamidalat Bola Olaniyan was one of my school mates who we graduated together from Ansa-rudeen High School in 1981. With the support of my people, we were able to reach out to her and they constructed it. She used her influence for us, the bridge is there for anybody to see.
Again, to God be the glory, I have a borehole in my house and I ensured that I made extension outside for people to tap from it and get water whenever they want it. Be that as it may, I’m the Chairman of the Security Committee of Richard Community 2, and with my position as Chairman of the committee, we have been able to organize vigilante, that’s for the protection of lives and properties in my area. Before then, there had been cases of burglaries and other vices, like seeing some young guys smoking Indian hemps and other hard drugs on a broad daylight and ever since we have that security Committee, we have been able to subdue those social vices.
Late Agbo Godwin, Dispatch Rider with Jumia Online Shopping, was riding his motorcycle, when he was knocked down by a man following an argument on Friday, 6th of December, 2023.
Following the incident, the victim was rushed down to two neighboring hospitals but rejected. The driver was taken to Oluyole Police station, and later transferred back to Iyagunku Police Station.
Police officers from the Iyaganku Police station visited the scene at Mobil axis of Ibadan, took the corpse to Oke-Ado Hospital.
On Saturday, residents and traders around the scene confirmed that the incident left the community shocked and devastated because the rider left the main road, and the driver followed him to where he was eventually knocked down.
Forte Oil attendant, Ambrose, noted that “the driver was driving at a very high speed, and Godwin’s bike was in the front. When he drove away after hitting, and passed through the one way as a bid to escape. Luckily, a trailer was making a U-turn and this how he was caught by the two riders that ran after him.
Another eyewitness, Sunday ,who is a shoe trader, confirmed that the driver was rescued from an angry mob. According to him, “The victim was still alive at the point he was crushed. I begged the people to help take him to the hospital, and we did but he was rejected. I was the one that sat with the driver on the same bike. When we got back to the scene from the hospital, he attempted to run away.
“This was when we took him to the station at Oluyole. We were given two police officers to follow us down to Iyagunku. It was the police that came for the corpse”.
According to the wife of the deceased, Taye Agbo, “We were eating together in my shop, and he received a call, which seems to be an order. He told me that he would be back, and by the time I called him to take us home with our three children. I was told that he had an accident. I rushed down to the place, in order to take him to the hospital, and I saw his dead body on the ground.
“The people held me back, H heard many stories. I was told that he left the Express road, and the driver followed him at a very high speed. People saw his actions, and we begged the world to know his intentions. He was killed at the entrance of Forte Filling Station at Ring road, Ibadan. They prevented me from moving close to him. This was when I called his sister, Esther Agbo to come down to the place.
The deceased’s Mother also noted, “I sent my Grandchild on an errand, and the child came back to tell me that people are saying Goddy is dead. I was not comfortable, and I told people to help me call him, and I was told he is not reachable. I was worried because his wife’s number was not reachable, so I started seeing people. I knew something must be truly wrong. I was told that he was hit by a car.
“If I don’t see him in the morning, I won’t have my rest. I lost my husband in 2019 with a son the following year. This is the third person I am losing in the family. I am pleading to the entire Nigerians to come to my rescue. This is a burden, I don’t have strength to bear.
From the office of Oyo Police Public Relation Officer, SP. Adewale Osifeso, said, “The matter is under investigation. Updates would be provided to the general public, accordingly.”
The 2023 PDP Ibadan North House of Assembly Aspirant, Hon Tosin Gboye has penned down heartfelt tribute to mark the posthumous Birthday anniversary of his late father, Hon. Adegboyega Abdulwasiu Makanjuola aka “Gboye Ibo” who died July 26 2020.
According to Hon.Tosin, he stated that even though his dad died at a time when he was still very much needed, he lived a purposeful life full of selfless services to humankind, his great deeds can’t be forgotten!!
Speaking further, he described his dad has his mentor and role model that though it will be three years in few months that his absence in his life and other people whom he was committed to when he was alive remains an irreparable loss that will be difficult to erase from the mind, he described him as a man of integrity as he’s a promise keeper. he there after pray to God to continue to grant him eternal rest.
“Abba Father, May your love hold me together as it’s 3rd year i lost my very own🦁. It is such a great loss to me, such a painful and empty place to be. Help me to entrust him to your Kingdom, may I have eternal vision full of promise that my Mentor is resting well as it’s another gracious Sunday ” Keep resting Ijaya (Powerful) Gboye ibo
The only suspect apprehended in connection with the m¥rder of CBN staff, Kehinde Fatinoye has escaped from police custody in Ogun State.
It is reported that on Saturday the Ogun State police command had cracked down on the gang that perpetrated the gr¥esome m¥rder of a couple, Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye and their son, Oreoluwa.
It is reported that one of the two prime suspects arrested in connection with the m¥rder of the ex-staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria, his wife and their son on New Year’s Day had escaped from police custody.
According to reports, one Felix who lived with the Fatinoye family had raised the alarm that he recognised the driver of the couple, identified as Lekan allegedly participating in the m¥rder of the family. Felix had reportedly raised his voice when he was taken to the river side where Oreoluwa was drowned, indicting Lekan who was the late wife’s driver of being involved in the dastardly act.
Lekan was subsequently arrested and taken into the custody for questioning. An eye-witness reported that the two suspects were actually in police custody until Friday when one of them, Lekan, escaped and bolted away.
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced notice of planned power outage between 8am-5pm daily, starting from 9th January till 3rd February, 2023, in some parts of Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State capital.
In a statement signed by the management read, “Dear esteemed customer, kindly note that due to a planned routine maintenance on the Ayede – Eleyele 132kV line by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
“Customers in Akobo, Akinyele, Igboloyin, General Gas, Ojurin, Yawiri, Olorundaaba, Agbowo, Akanran, Nigerian Army Barrack, IITA, NISER, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway areas, Oje, Ogbere, Ogbere Tioya, Olunde, Olomi, Monatan, Iwo Road, Airport, New Ife Road, Alarere, Olubadan palace, Airforce, Kolapo Ishola estates, Alaki Isebi, Elelu, Papa, Old Ife Road, Oke Koto, Odo-Oba, Moniya, Orogun, Ojoo, Sango, Ibadan Poly Campus, University Of Ibadan Campus, Gbaremu Market Area.
Poly Road, Dugbe, ljokodo, Ajibode, Premier, Ologuneru, Housing Estate, Aerodome, Bodija, Express, Oke-Offa, Ogbere, Olunde, New Life, Crown Estate, Impact Business Radio, Olode, Papa, Isopako, Peace Quarters, Oba Akintayo, Eleyele Water Works, Shasha, Providence Estate, Gethsemane, Okoro, Oke Itunu, Alaro, Post Housing, Agbaje, Aba, Apata, Dumoye, Oluseyi, Olopometa, Awotan, Babalegba, Mercyland, Arometa, Apete and environs will be experiencing the outage.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and assure our customers of improved supply as the maintenance exercise is aimed at increasing capacity of the existing lines.” The statement concluded.
The entire zone of Ibarapaland received political gladiators from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party PDP on Saturday as the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde flagged off the 2023 electioneering campaign of PDP at Old Garage, Igboora.
The party faithfuls, residents and indigenes of Ibarapaland gathered at the venue for the flag off.
Highlight of the flag off was the presentation of PDP flag to all the candidates of the party in the forthcoming General Elections across Oyo State.
In his remarks at the flag off, Governor Seyi Makinde promised to set up Rural Electrification Board in Ibarapaland while also assuring that the reconstruction of Eruwa-Ibarapa road will commence in two weeks.
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi has said it is the turn of Nigerian youths and women to take back Nigeria.
He made the assertion during a recent visit to Akwa Ibom (his wife’s home country) for his campaign.
Peter Obi while revealing his plans for Nigeria if elected president of Nigeria next month, said Nigerians should hold him accountable if he fails to change the country.
“Stop listening to all these parties telling you about structure. They brought Nigeria to where it is today.
“When we started this democracy, we had less than 50 million poor people in Nigeria, today it is 133 million people and growing every day.
“Nigeria can feed itself, let’s bring people who can focus on helping Nigeria. Let nobody tell you it is his turn, or tell you, you have to wait for next time.
“It is the turn of Nigerian youths and women to take back this country. Your children are suffering. We have children who have gone to school and cannot find jobs for years and someone (Tinubu) is saying it is his turn, which turns? It is your turn to retire.
“Let those people who want to be president come here as I came here and speak to you, not through their spokesperson. You don’t campaign anywhere in the world through a spokesperson, you go personally.
“If you are looking for a job, you go for employment directly, that is why I am here.
“I want you to go to the nooks and crannies of Akwa Ibom and tell them that somebody is determined to change Nigeria. Hold me responsible if I don’t change this country,” he said.
Akure, the capital of Ondo State stood-still on Saturday as mammoth crowd thronged major streets in the town to catch a glimpse of the Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Tinubu was in Akure in continuation of the Presidential campaign rally of the APC.
Massive crowd stormed the Akure Airport to received the APC candidate. The huge crowd followed the long motorcade conveying the Presidential candidate to the venue of the rally.
The massive crowd filled the expansive M.K.O Abiola Democracy Park, venue of the event, to the brim.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, CON received Asiwaju Tinubu and his entourage at the Airport.
Governor Akeredolu was joined by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his Ekiti State counterpart, Mrs Christiana Afuye also joined the Governors to receive the APC Presidential candidate.
Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye; former Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola; National Secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore; other members of the National Working Committee, members of the Ondo State Executive council, leaders and members of the party, were also on ground to receive the APC Presidential candidate.
The jet conveying Asiwaju Tinubu and his entourage touched down at exactly 12:50pm at the Akure Airport.
At the rally, the former Lagos State Governor promised to make the coastal area of the state a tourist centre.
According to him, if elected, his government will develop Ondo Deep Sea Port and develop hydroelectricity.
He said he will give the people uninterrupted energy and not estimated billings, adding that the people will enjoy good governance.
His words:”We will tame the surge of Atlantic like we tamed the surge in Lagos. For good and proper things to happen in this country, we will definitely look at all the abandoned projects and failed promises of the past and rehabilitate them, give you the opportunity to become a manufacturing centre and economic centre in Ondo state.
“We will definitely develop Ondo Deep Sea Port. We will develop hydroelectricity and give you uninterrupted energy and not estimated billings, stealing your money. We will do more . Don’t create conflict, don’t create enmity, we are a people of peace, progress and prosperity.
“The message we bring here today is that of a renewed hope, a renewed assurance that education will receive priority in our government. No children of the poor will be left behind.
“If you don’t have the money we will establish student credit loan so that you can go to school. You will be educated, you will be experts to be what you dream and desire to be. Your future will not be bleak. You are given this assurance by me, you trust me, you trust what I did in Lagos.”
Tinubu assured Nigerians of renewed hope, promising to change the narratives of the people of the country for good.
The Presidential campaign rally was attended by Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Wife of the Ondo State Governor, Chief Betty Anywanwu-Akeredolu; Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his Ekiti State counterpart, Mrs Christiana Afuye.
Others were Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye; former Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola; National Secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore; other members of the National Working Committee, members of the Ondo State Executive council, leaders and members of the party and thousands of APC supporters and loyalists.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was full of gratitude to people of the state for the rousing welcome and warm reception given him, described the people of the state as dependable and sincere.
He appreciated Governor Akeredolu for always standing up for justice and fairness, stressing that Ondo State is the home of the progressives.
Asiwaju Tinubu informed the mammoth crowd that the coming election is for the betterment of the people and the country in general.
The former Lagos State Governor pleaded with the people not to lose their PVCs, saying the rally signaled a renewed hope for the country.
Tinubu, who expressed confidence that he will win the election, also urged the people not vote for those who will sell their future or make their children go to bed hungry.
He said he was determined to create safer, more prosperous and dynamic society.
According to him, the progressive governance can only be brought to the people by someone who had once governed in a progressive manner.
He noted that the PDP Presidential candidate is not ready to do the courageous and hardwork required to build a better nation.
“He cares little that his policies and actions will impoverish you and you will be left with nothing.” He added.
Tinubu also took a swipe on Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing him as a wicked parent who held money in his hand while the children go to bed hungry.
The APC Presidential candidate explained that when Obi served as Governor of Anambra State, no farmer or city dweller prospered, urging Nigerians to reject the LP Presidential candidate at the polls.
He noted that Nigerians cannot entrust their future or that of the nation to “Mr Sell Everything” like Atiku and “Mr Stingy like Obi” .
The APC presidential candidate said himself and his running mate, Shettima have brought a message to renew hope through empowerment to all Nigerians.
“I love what Akeredolu has done. I respect Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, he has improved infrastructure status of Ondo State. He has restored Ondo State glory in the plantation. Cocoa plantation will fetch fortunes, he has put Bitumen on front burner. He is chatting the path of industrialization of Ondo State. He is making Ondo State a definite tourist destination.” He said.
The host and Ondo State Governor,Arakunrin Akeredolu, who assured Tinubu that Ondo State is a progressive state, said the APC will emerge victorious in the coming elections.
He appreciated all the party leaders and governors, especially Ganduje for gracing the rally.
Also, the National Secretary of the party and former deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, said Nigerians will vote APC in the coming elections, promising that APC will change the narratives and bring hope to the hopeless.
Earlier, the State Chairman of APC, Ade Adetimehin, said Ondo State people are already “BATified”, saying APC stands strong in the State.
“We are united under the able leadership of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Ondo State will beat Lagos State in terms of numbers of votes. APC will deliver Ondo State for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. All our candidates for Senate,, Reps and House of Assembly will win in the coming polls”, Adetimehin added.
