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Akeredolu Distributes N90m Laboratory Equipment to Secondary Schools

The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has donated N90M laboratory equipment to secondary schools in Ondo State.

This was contained in a statement signed and released by his Special Adviser on New Media, Olabode Richard.

As part of his commitment to improving the teaching and learning methodologies of Science, Technology and Mathematics in the Secondary Schools in Ondo State, the state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, on Tuesday commissioned and distributed Science Laboratory equipment and Mathematics trainning kits worth N90 million.

Speaking at the event held at Community Education Resource Center, Ayedun, Akure , the state capital, Governor Akeredolu described Science and Technology as a veritable instrument for meaningful development in a 21st century.

He expressed the belief that the strength of any nation depends largely on its capacity to harness Science and Technology for social and economic development.

The Governor disclosed that the realization of the critical role science and technology plays in industrialization and sustainable economic development of a nation prompted his administration to procure the equipment.

Arakunrin Akeredolu stressed that his administration from inception has determined to provide functional education and technological growth that will take the state to the forefront in the world of science and technology.

He assured that his administration will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the Scientific and Technological advancement of the state.

The Governor said: ”This administration has ensured that the rich resources of this state are put into good use and maximally utilized for this state. I therefore , urge the Principals and Teachers of the Schools benefiting from today’s gesture to put the equipment into good use for quality assurance and optimum performances.”

While urging the students to study very hard and ensure excellent performances in their academics, Governor Akeredolu charged the ministry of Education to visit the Schools regularly to ensure the equipment are utilized maximally.

Sixty selected Public Secondary Schools benefitted from the gesture.

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Bankrolling: Fani-Kayode Sues Daily Trust Journalist, Demands 6bn, Apology

The former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode who in recent time was said to have alleged Daily Trust Journalist, Charles Eyo at a PRESS briefing in Calabar.

The journalist who asked Fani-Kayode of the person bankrolling his projects tour he has embarked on across the States but instead of Fani-Kayode to answer the question he started hurling abusive words on the journalist.

Today, OduduwaNews has gathered that Fani-Kayode has started legal battle against the journalist by filling a suit demanding 6bn damage from the Daily Trust journalist for defamation of his character. It was also learnt that Fani-Kayode demanded public apology from the journalist as part of the conditions in the suit he filed against the journalist.

In the extract of the statement of the suit he filed by his Lawyer which read apart, “You are also advised to enter into negotiations with us for the sum of N6bn being a token amount for penitence as opposed to the magnitude of infraction caused to our client’s.” Details later.

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PHOTOS: Adediji Johnson, Wife, Others Celebrate Hon. Dele Adeola’s Birthday

Earlier today, Mr. Adediji Johnson has joined friends, relatives and other well-wishers to celebrate the honourable member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency, Hon. Dele Adeola on the occasion of his birthday. In his statement, he described Adeola as a leader with an impeccable character. He likened his Boss to be an exceptional leader and mentor who he has gained alot from while working with him.

In the meantime, the Managing Editor of OduduwaNews, Comrade Ismael Taiwo (T-COOL) has also extended his congratulatory message to the honourable for adding a glorious year to his age. The CEO of OduduwaNews, while speaking said, he has never regretted knowing Adeola because he has proven to be worthy of emulation. He said he has joined the rest of the world to celebrate a brother with high sense of humility, a man of virtue and astute leader of note. Taiwo was quoted as saying, “Your exemplary leadership style and immense contribution to the development of mankind cannot in any way be quantified. On behalf of OduduwaNews, I say happy birthday. Many happy returns. Amen”.

The wife of the Honourable, Madam Folashade Margaret while thanking God on the occasion of her husband’s birthday said, “it is the God’s doing and is marvellous in our sights. People should rejoice with me, it is my sweetheart birthday. Halleluyah, hallelluyah, halleluyah to the most high God”.

Other members of the family, friends and well-wishers who also took to their various social media handlers thanked God for sparing his life and pray that Almighty God be with him in all his endeavours. Amen.

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Ogun Governor, Dapo Abiodun Implores Motorists To Be Safety Conscious

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has implored motorists plying Sagamu-Interchange-Abeokuta Road to be safety conscious.

This was contained in a statement signed and released today by the Governor via his official twitter handle, “it has become necessary, as a precautionary move, for me to urge the motoring public using the Sagamu-Interchange-Abeokuta Road as well as others currently being constructed by our Administration, to drive carefully on these roads.

“Engineers working on these roads would usually seal off one of two dualised lanes, so that as work continues on one, traffic flow may be managed on the other. This warrants a strict “no parking” policy on the open lane on which motorists are strongly advised not to overtake other vehicles. Also, that engineers are working on the closed lane does not preclude the need to obey instructions on speeding, diversions, and careful driving around construction vehicles and equipment.

“Our Administration is keen on delivering these many road projects in target time, but I must plead with the good people of Ogun State to bear with us as we ensure they are completed and in the best form”.

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Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi Swears in Cabinet Members

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Monday inaugurated eight newly appointed Commissioners and seven Special Advisers with a charge to them to avoid any form of distraction in the discharge of their duties.

Performing the swearing-in ceremony at the Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Fayemi, who also swore in the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and a member of the Local Government Service Commission, urged the new appointees to see their new public service roles as an opportunity to serve and not an avenue to enrich themselves.

The Governor also expressed his immense appreciation to the outgoing executive members for their meritorious service and contributions, especially by committing half of their salaries to the Covid-19 relief fund.

The newly inaugurated Commissioners are Barrister Akin Omole (Information and Values Orientation); Dr. Oyebanji Filani (Health and Human Services); Mr. Akin Oyebode (Finance and Economic Development); Prince Olabode Adetoyi (Agriculture and Food Security); Otunba Oladiran Adesua (Lands, Housing and Urban Development); Dr (Mrs) Olabimpe Aderiye (Education, Science, and Technology); Alhaja Mariam Ogunlade (Women Affairs and Social Development); and Princess Iyabode Fakunle-Okhiemen (Environment and Natural Resources).

Aare Muyiwa Olumilua was moved to the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industries.
The Special Advisers are Chief (Mrs) Moji Fafure (Gender Empowerment and Social Mobilisation); Prof. Francesca Aladejana (Basic, Secondary and Vocational/Technical Education); (Mr. Foluso Daramola (Governor’s Office); Chief Olusoga Davies (Political Matters); Chief Folorunso Olabode (Community and Rural Development); Architect Tope Ogunleye (Special Projects); Mr. Ayoola Owolabi (Investment, Trade, and Industries).

Also inaugurated were Prof Femi Akinwunmi as Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and Mr. Febisola Adewale, as member Local Government Service Commission.

Governor Fayemi, who tasked the new appointees to make “delivery” their watchword, said his administration would strengthen all government institutions and processes with a view to ensuring continuity of development agenda for those coming behind.

He said: “We must continue to strengthen our government institutions, processes to ensure we are on course with our collective vision for a greater Ekiti. This vision was imparted into our hearts and minds by our forebears and we have done well to document it into the Ekiti Development Strategy which provides for short, medium, and long term plans to develop our state.

“We have recently carried out a midterm assessment of this administration and made a few changes in line with our performance and emerging reality towards refining our government agenda and strengthen our team. This accounts for the appointment of new people into various positions of authority in the state. It also accounts for the re-designation of some ministries and the creation of new bureaus”.

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NGO Team Celebrates Founder, Ramata Agberemi on Her Birthday

Earlier today, members of the Baby Blue Angels Foundation gathered at their office in Ibadan to celebrate the birthday of their Boss, Ramata Agberemi Dabo.

The mini party was organized to celebrate the founder of the NGO who as at the time of filing the report is currently not in Nigeria.

The Team leader, Ajadi Omolara while speaking on behalf of her members gave thanks and praises to God for using the founder of the NGO as a source of blessing to humanity. She said, the event was organized to celebrate the glorious year added to the age of a great philanthropist.

A poetry composed and dedicated to the founder of the NGO was read by the Managing Editor of Oduduwa News, Comrade Ismael Taiwo who also joined other well-wishers to grace the occasion. The highlight of the poetry read apart below:

“Just like yesterday!
Hmm! Yesterday, today or tomorrow
Yesterday is gone!
Today is what we are celebrating
Is it true that yesterday has gone…
Yesterday, when mama screamed
Screaming in anticipation
Anticipation! Only God knew
The All-knower knew what will be the outcome
The screaming continued…
Screaming as requested by the Obstetrician
Obstetrician, following his laid down theories
Only God knew the powers beyond theories
God, looking at the Obstetrician,
Having known His intention
whether to prove the theories wrong or not
Suddenly! Mama heard the baby crying
crying to be welcomed to the world…
The world filled with ups and downs
Wow! what a successful job
Exclaimed the Obstetrician!
God in His abode, looking at the Obstetrician!
who did not know the powers that go beyond science
The crying continued….
Oh! She is a female
Thanks to Almighty God, coming out from Mama’s mouth
Hmmm! A bouncing baby girl
just came to the world,
the family of Agberemi
giving Mama hope of joy
Mama continued looking
Looking for the hope
hope in the shining and beautiful
bouncing baby girl
Yesterday has gone!
Mama continued staring at the baby girl
Looking what tomorrow will be
tomorrow when the baby grows
growing to fulfill mama’s hope
Wow! the hope has come
Today has brought Mama’s long yearning tomorrow
Today is the D-Day
The celebration of a jewel
The glorious day
in the glorious week,
the glorious month
in the glorious year
Today is your birthday
And u feel pretty good
Your body’s still working
You should touch wood
Your wrinkles few and far between
You may not look 18 anymore
Still you get pimples like a teen
I’m glad you feel as fresh as ever
Today is fulfilling your tomorrow
tomorrow filled with joy cum happiness
Oh! The sky is moon and sun,
The river is water
The fragrance is rose flower
The joy, happiness, funfilled life and prosperity
shall be the hope of Mama’s tomorrow”.

The vote of thanks was given by one of the members of the NGO, Omotolani Lolade and thereafter the programme was brought to an end.

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Oyo TESCOM CBT: Only 10% of the applicants got 50% and above – Chairman

The Chairman of Oyo State Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission TESCOM, Pastor Akin Alamu has said that only 10% of the 67,000 applicants for Oyo State teaching service got 50% and above.

He made the statement today while speaking on a live radio programme on FRESH FM. Pastor Alamu said the cut-off mark would be determined by the level of performance of various applicants and that anybody who scored 30% and below may not be considered for the next stage.

He also ascribed the allegation of christianization of the CBT process by MURIC as a deliberate and calculative attempt to render the exercise useless.

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Fani-Kayode Arrives Ibadan to Inspect Seyi Makinde’s Projects

The Former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode has arrived Ibadan after completing the project tour he embarked on in the capital city of CrossRiver, Calabar. You will recall that Fani-Kayode was alleged to have insulted a journalist, Charles Eyo of the Daily Trust who asked him to provide answer to the question of who was bankrolling his project tour to some states in Nigeria but Fani-Kayode was enraged by the question and started hurling abusive words on the journalist.

OduduwaNews has learnt that Fani-Kayode has arrived Ibadan to continue his project tour in Oyo State. He made this known yesterday via his official Twitter handle that he would be embarking on inspection of some of the projects embarked on by the governor of Oyo State, Gov. Seyi Makinde starting from today 31st of September, 2020.

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Lagos Set to Dislodge Illegal Slabs – Agric Commissioner

Lagos State Government is set to embark on the dislodgement of illegal slabs, as well as the monitoring of all veterinary premises across the State, from Tuesday, 1st September 2020 in furtherance of the sanitisation and reform of the red meat value chain.

The State Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, who made this known over the weekend at the re-inauguration of the Monitoring, Enforcement and Compliance (MEC) Team of the Ministry, noted that the exercise would also involve the monitoring of meat transportation and enforce stray animal control.

She added that the dislodgement is necessary, especially as the State remains particular about producing wholesome and healthy meat for its residents while simultaneously ensuring that the streets are free of stray animals.

Olusanya recalled that even though the dislodgement of illegal slaughterhouses had been on-going in the past three years, the need to strictly enforce meat transportation using only the designated vehicles as well as stray animals control, which had lately become more rampant, cannot be overemphasised.

The Acting Commissioner noted that the team would monitor and effect zero-tolerance for illegal slaughter slabs and ensure proper regulation of veterinary activities Statewide in conjunction with Lagos State Private Veterinary Premises Registration Authority.

She pointed out that the menace of stray animals on major roads and streets were also on the high, adding that such animals destroy various ornamental plants, shrubs and trees of aesthetic value within the metropolis, thereby increasing the risk of accidents and environmental degradation as well as the prevalence of the outbreak of zoonotic diseases that pose major threats to human health.

Olusanya also disclosed that all stakeholders including members of the Lagos State Butchers Association, Abattoir Concessionaire Forum, Lagos State Sheep and Goat Association, Lagos State Ram and Goat Sellers Association, Eko Refrigerated Meat Van, Eko Live Animal Transport and the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association among others had been well informed and carried along to allow for the smooth operation of the MEC unit.

The Chairman, Lagos State Butchers Association, Mr. Bamidele Kazeem pledged the association’s full support for the State Government’s latest initiative to sanitise the red meat value chain.

Alabi assured that registered abattoirs and meat markets are already in compliance with all the laws of the State government concerning the reform of the red meat value chain, maintaining that there is no fear on their part of being affected by the activities of the Monitoring, Enforcement and Compliance Team.

In the same vein, the Secretary of the Lagos State Abattoir Concessionaires Forum, Mr. Hamzat Kareem, observed that the re-inauguration of the Monitoring, Enforcement and Compliance Team would curb the menace of illegal abattoirs as they pose a huge threat to legal abattoir operations.

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