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Amidst Court order, Airspace to be shutdown as Aviation Unions back labour strike

OduduwaNews has gathered that the Aviation Unions have released press statement to declare their support for the planned nationwide strike action by NLC, TUC.

The four aviation unions joining the strike are the National Union of Air Transport Employees, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals.

A statement from the unions on Friday read, “As you are aware, the NLC and TUC have declared indefinite nationwide strike action with effect from Monday, September 28, 2020.

“Our unions as above named are in full support of the strike action.

“As such all workers in the aviation sector are hereby directed to withdraw their services at all aerodromes nationwide as from 00hrs of 28th September 2020 until otherwise communicated by the NLC/TUC or our unions. All workers shall comply.”

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Breaking: Court restrains NLC, TUC from going ahead with planned strike over fuel hike

OduduwaNews has gathered that Industrial Court has just ruled in favour of Federal Government in a suite seeking to stop the planned Nationwide strike.

Justice Ibrahim Galadima of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Friday stopped the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress from embarking on a nationwide strike on September 28.

The judge gave the directive while ruling on an exparte application filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.

The Acting Director of the Department Civil Litigation of the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Maimuna Shiru, and one Mr. Tijjani Gazali, filed the application on behalf of the Federal Government.

The judge had on Thursday restrained the labour unions from going ahead with the planned nationwide rally to protest the recent increase in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff by the federal government.

The unions had earlier in the week vowed to go ahead with the protest on September 28 in a bid to force the government to reverse the decisions.

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APC disassociates itself from Kayode Fayemi’s suspension

The National body of All Progressives Congress APC has disassociated itself from the purported suspension of Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi by a faction of the State Chapter.

This was contained in a statement released today by the Publicity Secretary of the Party, Yekini Nabena which reads in part:

The attention of the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a purported and widely-reported “suspension” of the Governor of Ekiti State, H.E. Kayode Fayemi as well as an earlier reported, “indefinite suspension” of some other party members in the state.

The actions are a nullity as the Party’s National Secretariat is yet to receive communication from the state chapter on the purported “suspensions”. We strongly advise all members to adhere to our Party constitution.

Governor Kayode Fayemi remains the leader of the party in Ekiti State.

In line with the mandate of the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee and the President’s admonition to party members to ensure and support ongoing amicable and rancour-free settlement of internal party disputes, we call on our esteemed party members and leaders in Ekiti State to be duly guided.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Architect Paul Omotosho-chaired APC Ekiti State Working Committee is the authentic, valid, and duly recognised Executive as no factions or divisions exist in the State Chapter.

Yekini Nabena, Publicity Secretary.

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JUST IN: Crisis rocks Ekiti APC as faction suspends Governor Kayode Fayemi

OduduwaNews has gathered that a faction of All Progressives Congress APC in Ekiti State has just announced the suspension of Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi.

The suspension came barely a week after some members of the Ekiti State Chapter of APC accused Fayemi of anti-party conduct in the recently held Edo gubernatorial election.

According to a statement released by the faction led by Senator Tony Adeniyi, the governor was suspended due to “his numerous anti-party activities, especially his role in the recently concluded governorship election in Edo State which is contrary to the provisions of Article 21 (A) (ii) of the APC Constitution.”

They claimed that five days before the Edo Election, Gov Fayemi hosted PDP big wig Mr. Femi Fani- Kayode in the government house in Ado Ekiti and planned a coup against Edo APC.

Another allegation leveled against Governor Fayemi was that he played a role in the gubernatorial election in Oyo State and supported the PDP candidate to defeat the APC candidate.

The news of Governor Fayemi’s suspension is coming days after Babafemi Ojudu, a special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari was suspended alongside 10 others.

The statement announcing Ojudu’s suspension was signed by Ade Ajayi, APC’s publicity secretary in Ekiti.

Ojodu was suspended alongside 10 other members which include Omotunde Ojo, a former member of the house of representatives.

These suspended leaders rejected their suspension and formed a faction which eventually announced that they have suspended Governor Fayemi.

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Adelabu berates Seyi Makinde, says his campaign promises still exist on wish-list

The governorship aspirant in the 2019 gubernatorial election in Oyo State, Chief Bayo Adelabu has berated the administration of the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.

Adelabu, who was governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 elections, lost to Makinde.

Addressing journalists in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, as part of his 50th birthday celebration, Adelabu said with the return of “notable politicians” to the APC, the party is well positioned to dislodge the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023.

“Everything this administration promised the people of the state is still on their wish list 16 months after coming on board. With the caliber of people that have returned to the APC, no party can stand the way of our party in 2023,” he said.

He also played down prompt payment of workers salaries by Makinde, describing it as statutory obligation.

“No state needs a governor before salary is paid. When salary is paid through statutory allocations and it goes straight to the accountant general, they take it to the bank and they pay. Why must that be the major achievement of any governor?” he asked.

On his loss to Makinde in the 2019 election, Adelabu said it served as a blessing in disguise, explaining that he had since gathered a lot of experience that would make him a better governor in 2023.

“I have become wiser politically and more conversant with progressive grassroots politics. I am now in the driver’s seat. I will be a better governor in 2023 than I would have been in 2019,” he said.

“I will contest for governorship seat of Oyo state in 2023. I am confident that with the unity we now have in Oyo state chapter of the APC, we shall dislodge the ruling party in the state. We tried in 2019 but you can only win when God says it is your time.”

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LASCOPA seals warehouse for repackaging expired products in Lagos

In a bid to further ensure the protection of consumers from unwholesome products, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has sealed Canvest Nigeria Limited warehouse, located at Plot 4, Cocoa Industrial Road, Ogba, Ikeja, for repackaging unwholesome and expired curry powder with the name Chinchilli and Ducross for sale.

Acting on an anonymous tip-off from a member of the public, the Special Monitoring Team of LASCOPA, led by its General Manager, Mrs. Kemi Olugbode paid an unscheduled assessment visit to the warehouse to verify the claim.

The General Manager, speaking after the exercise, stated that the enforcement team discovered thousands of expired products stored in cartons, while some were found in sacks that were ready to be repackaged for sale in the market.

She said “It is unfortunate that some business owners are endangering the lives of residents in the State for pecuniary gains by selling unwholesome products to unsuspecting consumers. This is unacceptable to the government and the Agency is totally committed to protecting and promoting the rights of all consumers from products that are unsafe for human consumption”.

While stressing that staff of the company involved in the fraudulent operation have been arrested, Olugbode disclosed that the property will remain sealed until the government commences prosecution of the owners of the warehouse and all those arrested.

Mrs. Olugbode also encouraged members of the public to support the present administration’s determination to rid Lagos of all illegal activities by reporting those who are engaged in unwholesome activities that are detrimental to the health of residents.

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Alado installs Prince Rasheed Adeleke Motolase as Oniserin of Iserin-Ile

The Alado of Ado-Awaye land and the Paramount traditional ruler in Araromi LCDA, Oyo state, His Royal Majesty Oba Revd Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, Makuledoye 11, Iludero1, today 24th September 2020, formally installed Chief Rasheed Adeleke Motolase from Ayelumo ruling house as the new Oniserin of Iserin-Ile in Araromi LCDA, Oyo State.

The occasion which was graced by the representatives of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, the Alaafin of Oyo, the Caretaker Chairman Araromi LCDA,Hon. Timothy Ogunleke, Alawaye of Awaye, Oba Amidu okunlola, the Alageere of Ago-Aare land, the Alado in-council, security personnel and other well wishers in the local government, commenced at about 8:30am in the morning.

In his opening address, Oba Revd. Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, who is the consenting authority to Oniserin of Iserin-Ile chieftaincy, appreciated the Government of Oyo State under the leadership of Governor, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde, FNSE and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, for making it possible to have another Oniserin of Iserin-Ile installed after the demise of the last Oniserin, Chief Lawrence Taiwo from Apogede ruling house some years ago.

Kabiyesi further stated that the installation of the new Oniserin was made possible after the court judgement on suit no.HSY/1/2017 delivered at High court of justice,Oyo Judicial division on Friday 12th July,2019 which hitherto paved way for Ayelumo as the next ruling house to fill the vacant stool.

Alado equally said that, “upon the fufilment of every righteousness by all the stakeholders in the appointment and installation of Oniserin chieftaincy that prince Rasheed Adeleke Motolase from Ayelumo ruling house was being installed as the new Oniserin of Iserin-Ile”

Oba Folakanmi in the concluding part of his address advised the new Oniserin to behold the office as a means to serve his people and not an avenue to rule them for posterity sake.

He therefore appealed to all Iserin sons and daughters especially the opponents in the contest to the stool to embrace peace and join hands together with the new Oniserin in order to move the community forward, while he congratulated them on the new development.

Speaking at the occasion, Iwarefa Alaafin of Oyo who spoke on behalf of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III warned Chief Adeleke not to be acting contrary to the wish of His Imperial Majesty, and Alado of Ado-Awaye himself who is the consenting authority to Oniserin chieftaincy in the interest of peace and stability in his domain.

In a similar development, the Caretaker Chairman of Araromi LCDA, Hon. Timothy Ogunleke in his address appreciated Governor ‘Seyi Makinde for his timely response to the request of Iserin people over the filling of Oniserin vacant stool which could not be achieved during the last administration in the state. He further advised Oniserin of Iserin-Ile, Chief Rasheed Adeleke Motolase to “reciprocate the good gesture by working towards safeguarding the “principles” of the PDP party in his domain”.

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Nigeria @ 60: Lagos plans low-key celebration

The Lagos State Government has announced a list of activities lined up for a low-key commemoration of the Nigeria 60th Independence anniversary celebration.

Speaking on the planned celebration at a Press Conference held today at Alausa, Ikeja, the Honourable Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, noted that this year’s celebration will be held low-key in compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

According to him, “This year’s Diamond anniversary is a milestone and you will agree with me that it is worth celebrating. 60 years of unity, despite various challenges the Nigerian State has faced and surmounted; 60 years of ongoing socio-economic development; 60 formidable years of forging ahead in spite of several daunting obstacles lining our path of greatness”.

While calling for sober reflection and thanksgiving to the Almighty for keeping the Nigerian State together thus far, Elegushi reiterated the determination of Lagos State to continually be the face of Nigeria in infrastructural development, industrialisation, trade investments and information technology as the State has always been in the fore-front of the noble effort of bringing greater development to the nation.

The Commissioner averred that these are evident in the ongoing massive infrastructural developments in the State in tandem with the T.H.E.M.E.S development agenda of the Sanwo-Olu administration, which is aimed at aiding commercial activities and geared towards making Lagos a 21st-century economy.

He stated that many creative initiatives in Lagos have yielded tremendous dividends to the State and its people as some of these programmes and policies have become templates for other states in their drive to accelerate development and the quality of lives of their respective people.

The Commissioner also commended the foresight, dedication and passion of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who deployed all resources at the government’s disposal to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the State, noting that the current administration is poised to deliver the dividends of democracy at every level of governance.

Accordingly, he said this Year’s anniversary celebration will commence with a Jumat Service on Friday, 25th September, 2020 at the Lagos State Central Mosque Alausa, Ikeja, followed by an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 27th September, 2020 at the Chapel of Christ The Light, Alausa, Ikeja by 10.00 am.

“On Thursday, October 1, 2020, there will be an Independence Day Parade at the Agege Stadium by 9a.m, while a Grande Finale of the Independence Day Celebration will be observed under strict COVID-19 protocols as attendance will be by invitation only,” the Commissioner added.

In his remarks, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso opined that the unity of purpose has been instrumental in the victory recorded in overcoming the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, adding that same energy when applied to other sectors of the economy will engender tremendous growth.

He further stated that the Nigerian polity needs the spirit of togetherness in order to achieve higher greatness.

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