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Oyo Court Fixes Hearing Date Over Intellectual Property Theft

A High Court sitting in Ibadan , Oyo State has fixed January 18 for judgement in a suit against the State Government over the alleged intellectual property theft on the emergence of Park Management System in the State.
The Justice of the High Court, Justice Munta Abimbola fixed the date for judgment in the case between the state government and Moxharley Nigeria Limited.
Mr. Olufemi Oniyide, through his counsel , Olamiji Martins, wrote Governor Seyi Makinde in February 2019 alleging that the PMS in use by the State Government was his idea which he submitted to the office of the Governor through his Chief of Staff, Chief Oyebisi Ilaka .
Joined as defendants in the case with suit number I/ 421/ 2020 , filed on May 14 , 2020 are the Oyo State Government ; the Attorney General of Oyo State ; Chief Oyebisi Ilaka ; the Commissioner for Public Infrastructure and Transportation and the Oyo State Board of Internal Revenue .

Mr Olufemi Oniyide also stated that he demands a due compensation and apology over the theft of his intellectual property mischievously taken by the State Government.

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BREAKING: NIMC Staff Embark On Strike Over Poor Treatment And Funding

A huge number of applicants have been locked outside of the offices of the National Identity Management Commission following a strike action embarked upon by NIMC staff.

Lucky Micheal, President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, NIMC branch and it’s Secretary Odia Victor signed the notice of the strike.
“upon the just concluded congress of the above mentioned association that took place on January 6 , 2020 , the unit executive directs all members of grade level 12 and below in the head office and state offices to report to their respective duty posts tomorrow January 7 , 2020 and do nothing .
“ All members at the local government offices and special centres are advised to stay away from their various centres as task force and implementation committees would be on parade to ensure total compliance to the directive. ” the notice read.

The Nigerian Communications Commission had last month asked all telecoms firms to disconnect the SIM cards of all persons who have not integrated their National Identity Numbers with their phone lines by the end of January.
Presently , over 100 million Nigerians are yet to register which has caused huge crowds to gather at the various offices of NIMC in breach of the COVID – 19 protocol .
According to a communiqué issued at the end of the congress meeting of the ACCSN, NIMC branch , the strike had become inevitable due to the exposure of staff members to COVID – 19 risks , lack of personal protective equipment , irregularities in promotion and poor funding of the Commission.

They also demanded to be paid overtime and given enough tools to work with .
The congress noted that, “ Staff members were infected with COVID -19 and adequate measures are yet to be taken to contain the spread .

The meeting resolved that safety of staff should be prioritised. Furthermore the office environment should be fumigated immediately.
“ The congress agreed that the NIMC staff salary structure approved by the Federal Government vide Presidential assent be implemented in the personnel appropriation of the 2021 annual budget effective January 2021 .
“ That the lopsided and irregular promotion done in 2017 and 2020 be reviewed in accordance with public service rules and the process regularised.

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Insecurity: Ibadan Popular Presenter Attacked

A popular Ibadan Sports Presenter, Ishola Abass Abassllah who work with Space FM, Ibadan, was attacked on his way to Studio early this morning for his morning program.

Accordingly to the release by one of his colleague, the sports presenter popularly known has ldan_Ori_Odan was robbed while his car was destroyed and his properties carted away.
“His phones,laptop and other valueable things including money was forcefully taking from him.”

Ishola’s car
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Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat loses brother to COVID-19 complications

Oduduwa News has gathered that the Lagos state deputy governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has lost his 37-year-old brother, Dr. Haroun Hamzat, to COVID-19 complications.

According to the report, Haroun was a medical officer at one of the Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) under Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) before his death. These are not the best of times for Dr Hamzat as he has lost his younger brother, Haroun due to COVID-19 complications

@drobafemihamzat Source: Twitter The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) also confirmed the passing of the medical expert, in a terse statement sent to journalists.

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FCMB Appoints Yemisi Edun As New Managing Director

First City Monument Bank, FCMB, has named a new Managing Director following the stepping aside of its embattled Adam Nuhu.

Yemisi Edun holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife and a Master’s degree in International Accounting and Finance from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.

She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and a CFA® Charter holder. She is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers; an Associate Member of the Institute of Taxation of Nigeria; a Member of Information Systems Audit and Control, U.S.A; and a Certified Information Systems Auditor.

She began her career with Akintola Williams Deloitte (member firm of Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu) in 1987, with main focus in Corporate Finance activities. She was also involved in audit of Banks and Other Financial Institutions.

She joined FCMB in year 2000 as Divisional Head of Internal Audit and Control before assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer of the Bank and now as CEO

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Makinde Should Assume His Responsibilities And Leave Politicking For The Future- APC

The Oyo State Chapter of All Progressives Congress has advised Gov. Seyi Makinde to adopt the security template of late Gov. Abiola Ajimobi towards addressing security challenges in the state.

This is contained in a statement signed by the state APC interim Publicity Secretary, Dr AbdulAzeez Olatunde on Tuesday in Ibadan.

Olatunde said that Makinde should have built on the security template inherited from his predecessor to sustain peace in the state.

“Sen. Abiola Ajimobi came out with the novel Operation Burst during his tenure as the state governor.

“The effort secured Oyo State people for the eight solid years and the good people of the state attested to it with accolades at the expiration of his tenure,” he said.

He said that Ajimobi demonstrated strong will as a leader with no tolerance for violence, brigandage and destruction.

“In fact, Ajimobi vowed to deal with anyone implicated in endemic and senseless conflicts which had in the past given the state a bad name.

“That was a serious government. From the above analysis, it is very clear that the Ajimobi-led government fashioned out an ingenious means of banishing crime and criminality in the state,” he said.

He said that the recent upsurge in kidnap and murder cases in the state was a sign of weakness by the government.

“Today, it is Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria that is threatening to shut down its retail outlets in the state because one of its members was affected, who is next?

“This is why we are calling all concerned to advise Makinde to assume his responsibilities and leave politicking for the future,” he said.

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Gov. Makinde donates N2 Million to launch emblem for Armed Forces Remembrance Day

…urges Nigerians to cater for families of fallen heroes

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, urged all Nigerians to continue to cater to the needs of soldiers who were maimed in the line of duty to the country and the children, widows and other dependents of fallen heroes.

The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan, stated this at the launching of the Appeal Week Emblem for the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, held at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Secretariat, Ibadan.

A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Makinde as saying that the day was meant to honour fallen heroes and sensitize the public on the need to cater to the welfare of veterans who are still alive as well as families of the fallen heroes/heroines.

He said: “I am highly delighted to welcome everyone to the formal launch of the Emblem Appeal Week, which unfolds the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration in Oyo State.

“It is pertinent to note that the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration emerged out of the need to honour our fallen heroes who laid down their lives in service to humanity during the First and Second World Wars, the Nigeria Civil War, Peace Support and Internal Security Operations.

“The occasion is also designed to honour and sensitize the public on the need to attend to the welfare of veterans who are still alive as well as families of the fallen heroes/heroines. From history, indeed, they have done wonderfully well and some nuggets of gold they left behind would surely lead our nation to a better future.”

The governor, while announcing the donation of the sum of N2 million to launch 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem, appealed to corporate organisations, industrialists, commercial firms, philanthropists and all individuals to donate generously to the Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal Week Fund.

“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I hereby launch the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and other activities with a sum of N2 Million to the glory of God and enablement of better life for our ex-servicemen, veterans and dependants of those who paid the supreme price for the unity and progress of our nation.”

He said the donations would support ex-servicemen and women with disabilities and those who are now under-privileged, adding that it was noteworthy that collective efforts should be made to consciously care for the needs of maimed soldiers, their widows, their children and other dependents.

Governor Makinde charged the members of the Nigerian Legion to take advantage of the various schemes of the Federal, State and Local Governments, Non-Governmental Organisation as well as interventions from philanthropists to make lives better for them.

”I strongly believe that the Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Chapter, would continue with various relief packages designed to make Legionnaires, widows and their dependents self-sustaining, thereby reducing poverty.

“Their efforts are commendable. However, members of the Nigerian Legion should take advantage of the various schemes of the Federal, State and Local Governments Non-Governmental Organizations as well as philanthropists to make lives better for its members.

“I wish to reassure you that the Oyo State government will continue to support the activities of the Nigerian Legion, especially those self-sustaining projects to enhance the lives of the dependants of the fallen heroes.”

Earlier, the Oyo State Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Mr. Michael Fajimi, said that the main focus of the programme was to raise fund in order to cater to the needs of veterans, who are still alive but incapacitated or living in despair and the children and widows of the departed heroes.

He assured that the Nigerian Legion will continue to give full support to the government in securing the lives and properties of the citizens and residents of the state.

Fajinmi, who commended the Makinde administration for its commitment to improving the security of the state, said members of the Legion would give their support to the Oyo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun.

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OPINION: Insecurity in Ibarapa, the time to declare State of Emergency is now – By Isiaka Kehinde

The disheartening report from Ibarapa is sending a wave of trepidation and jitters down the spine of the community members and residents.

The kidnapping and killing of Alhaja Serifat and two others is sending a signal to people that they are no longer safe, thus besmirching the good reputation of the government as people are no longer sleeping with their two eyes closed.

I was told that their is a solidarity call for 7 day down tool by all owners of filling stations in ibarapa to register their angst.

In a similar development,Alh Monsuru Aderoju an Aig, was also reported to have been kidnapped in ibarapa North by men suspected to be fulani herdsmen. Alh Aderoju was said to have been taken away in front of his friend’s petrol station in Igangan along iganah road. His whereabouts till now is unknown.

Before government will be branded as insensitive to people’s plight and taint for dereliction to it’s primary duty of saving lives, I will advise that all stakeholders including security heads ,traditional rulers n opinion moulders be invited for a crucial meeting to obviate the state of insecurity in the area once n for all.

I also suggest the declaration of emergency on security in the axis for the period.
It’s Crystal clear that those terrorizing the area don’t fall from heaven like snow , they are living n mingling with people. They need to be fished out like a rabbit in it’s lair, thanks.

Isiaka Kehinde writes from Ibadan.

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Endsars: Edo Local Govt Chief Demands N50bn Compensation For Murdered Youths

Chief Ugheiemhekhia Yahaya, head of the Imiakebu Community in the Etsako East Local Government area of Edo State on Tuesday , asked for N 50bn compensation for the alleged murder of five youths by a police officer , John Agaga .
Yahaya told the state Judicial Panel of Inquiry for victims of SARS and related abuses that the incident happened on December 28 , 2019 , claiming the lives of Sabo Abacha, Garuba Shaka , Sunday Augustine, Isaac John and Sunday Junior .


The Chief also asked for N 50 m compensation each for five others who were wrongfully detained at the state police command for two days .
Yahaya urged the panel to compel the police officer to release the bodies of the slain youths to their families for a befitting burial just as he called for the redeployment of Agaga from the Community as his presence there would instigate fear and may also lead to violence.


“ They have been in the morgue since December 2019 . It is the DPO that is keeping them . We want compensation for our community . Those persons have relations, and they deserve compensation” he added.

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