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OduduwaNews just learnt that a fuel tanker accident occurred in Ondo State. It was gathered that the tanker lost control and rammed into a commercial area in Ikare Akoko, Ondo State. Details later.
OduduwaNews has gathered that a lady was gruesomely murdered in Akinyele by some suspected rapists.
You will recall that Sunday Shodipe was arrested in connection to serial killings in Akinyele Local Government and in recent time another victim of rape has been recorded to have been killed by suspected rapists in the same Local Government.
The Baale of Alabata of Akinyele Local Government, Chief Rasaq Ajimoti said the ugly incident occurred on Monday when a middle aged man, called Toheeb Ako and others at large raped one Mary Daramola.
Chief Ajimoti explained that it was a passer-by, who noticed the suspect, Toheeb and his gangs while trying to dump the corpse of Mary in a nearby bush that raised an alarm which resulted in the arrest of Toheeb, who was then taken to Moniya police custody.
Also speaking, Mary’s guardian, Mrs Folakemi Adedeji expressed sadness over the ugly incident and called for justice to serve as a deterrent to rapists in the society.
The Baale of Alabata, Chief Olakanmi Olaniyan, appealed to the youths to be calm since the Nigerian police and other local security agents were already handling the incident.
As at the time of making this report known, the suspect had been taken to the Police Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan.
All efforts made to ascertain the veracity of the claim made by the Baale of Alabata from the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Gbenga Fadeyi on the incident proven abortive.
The stakeholders of All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo State have met today to agree on several steps and modalities to be followed in order to unite the members of the party ahead of 2023 elections.
In the meeting held today, the Minister of Youth and sports, Mr. Sunday Akin Dare while speaking to the PRESS said, the purpose of the meeting was to call on aggrieved members of the party to shun personal ambition and place priority on the overall interest of the party.
The Minister advised against exalting small groups over the larger ones as this was against the democratic spirit of the party.
The Minister urged APC in Oyo State to embrace a new and more inclusive approach, avoid fragmentation, and unfair treatment of members. He said only a strong, unified party could win elections, even as the idea of handing the party over to a few individuals could spell doom.
“The crisis experienced by the party was protracted because of factional interests and existing divisions in the state chapter of the party is costing members greatly,” said Dare.
In his own remark, Professor Dibu Ojerinde enjoined all members of the Party members to desist from making malicious statements that could further strengthen the seed of discord in the party.
Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo while speaking said the meeting was called at appropriate time to bring together all stakeholders so as to map out a strategy that could be followed to further strengthen peace and harmony in the party. He Commended the Minister of Youths and Sports Development for convening the meeting at an appropriate time.
The Oyo State Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission has released the results of the recently held Computer Based Test CBT for applicants into the state teaching service.
TESCOM hereby implores applicants to log into their respective portals to check the results. Details later.
The Alado of Ado-Awaye land and Paramount Traditional Ruler in Araromi LCDA, HRM Oba Revd. Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, Makuledoye 11, Iludero1, has sent commendation messages to the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde, FNSE over the provision of a new step-down transformer as a replacement to the damaged one.
This was contained in a statement signed and sent today to OduduwaNews by the Principal Secretary to Alado of Ado-Awaye Kingdom, Prince Niyi Okunade
It would be recalled that the entire Ado-Awaye community and its surrounding towns have been in total darkness for more than two years as a result of complete damage of the major transformer which was the supplying agent responsible for the provision of light to community, a situation that has crippled the economic life of the people in the community.
In his reactions after the breaking news that revealed Engineer Makinde’s approval of urgent replacement of the damaged transformer for the community, Kabiyesi said “on behalf of the entire people of Ado-Awaye community both home and diaspora, and on behalf of the Araromi LCDA in general, I wish to passionately commend Eng. Oluseyi Makinde- led- Administration for taking this bold step at restoring light back to Ado-Awaye community and Araromi LCDA in general”, the statement concluded.
Oba Folakanmi further stated that, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde with this gesture, has demonstrated a high level of good leadership and a passionate lover of the people.
According to him, “any government whose interest is in making life meaningful to the people would always enjoy peoples’ support and favour of God”, he submitted.
In a similar development, His Royal Majesty Oba Revd Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, equally seized the opportunity to remind His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde on his promise during the electioneering campaigning to transform Ado-Awaye tourist heritage to a global standard in the interest of Ado-Awaye development and for the economic advantage of the state in general.
In his conclusion, he reiterated the community’s support for the administration of Engr. Seyi Makinde in all ways, while he appreciated the duo of Hon. Timothy Ogunleke, Caretaker Chairman, Araromi LCDA, and Hon. Dele Adeola, Hon. Member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency in Oyo State, for their concerted efforts towards this development,” saying they are the genuine sons of Ado-Awaye and true representatives of the people. He finally prayed for God’s protection and wisdom in their further endeavours in life,” the statement concluded.
The erstwhile Governor of Oyo State and Chairman of reconciliatory committee of All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala has disclosed today while featuring on a radio programme in Ibadan that he had met with all the aggrieved members of the Unity forum to listen to their grievances in order to expedite action towards reconciliation.
Alao Akala made this known on Saturday, while featuring on a radio program on Lagelu FM, Ibadan.
The former governor said, he has personally met with aggrieved leaders of the Unity forum, saying the reconciliation process was successful.
He noted that he had met with leaders such as Senator Monsurat Sumonnu, Sen. Femi Lanleyin and many more in the unity forum. He added that the party is now united in the state.
Furthermore, he assured them that henceforth a proper gubernatorial primary election will be held to pick the party flag bearer in the 2023 election.
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) under the umbrella of Coalition of Higher National Diploma stakeholders have asked the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), to urgently commence the process of implementing approved government white paper that eliminated the disparity between university (BSc) and polytechnic graduates (HND).
The coalition threatened industrial action if government fails to implement the white paper detailing the removal of dichotomy on their career progression in public service in four weeks.
“We are going to occupy that office until they do the needful because we will not continue to keep quiet and things will continue to go wrong,” Chris Isiquzo Ikechukwu, president of Nigerian Union of Journalists and a Visitor of International Institute of Journalists, told a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday.
He said having one group of workers enjoying their promotion in service and another group retarded, “is unacceptable to us.”
“We are not going to take this lying low; we are going to mobilize our students and members across Nigeria.”
The white paper has been nearly 14 years waiting to be implemented, said president of Higher National Diploma Holders Association of Nigeria (HNDHAN) Sabastine Onyemaobi.
He added that the wait continues to expose HND graduates to discrimination, stigmatization and undue stagnation.
He said HND holders do not progress above level 14 rather they are faced with demotion in cases where they try to rise above that, after acquiring PGD and Masters as required by the law.
He demanded that the HND certificate holders from accredited NBTE be recognized as approved by the white paper to progress to higher grades up to level 17.
While noting that their members are becoming restive and they may not be able to contain their agitation, he said promotion and progression in career if free and highly
As part of efforts to continue sensitisation and the enforcement of all waterways rules and regulations, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), is set to commence a holistic safety awareness campaign and strict monitoring for the remaining four months of the year 2020.
A statement issued by the General Manager of the Authority, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed that LASWA plans to carry out an all-inclusive Safety Advocacy programme targeted at all waterways stakeholders, including Boat Captains and Deckhands, Fishermen, Dredgers, Loggers as well as Ferry passengers across all jetties and terminals in the State.
Emmanuel said, “During the planned Safety Awareness programme, Boat Captains will be educated and cautioned about the rainy season, overloading, consumption of alcohol or drugs, night travels and over speeding, among other safety measures. Other waterways users will also be enlightened on the importance of using standard Life Jackets with emphasis on what is expected of them when a boat is in distress and other survival skills during an emergency situation”.
Advising Boat Operators to always put the safety of their passengers above all other considerations by regularly going for a boat hull while engines undergo regular and routine maintenance, the General Manager emphasised that the Agency’s enforcement team will continue to patrol the waterways to ensure that all operators comply with best practices on design, construction, operations and safety.
While asserting that violators will be apprehended and prosecuted, Emmanuel maintained that as a responsible agency of government, LASWA will continue to adopt the carrot and stick approach by sensitising the populace at all times while also enforcing all waterways rules and regulations.
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed shock over the unfortunate incident of helicopter that crashed this afternoon into a private building at Opebi area of Lagos State where two lives were said to have lost.
In a statement personally released via his twitter handle, Sanwo-Olu said, “the unfortunate crash of a helicopter on a residential building at Opebi today in Lagos is a sad news. I commiserate with the families and friends of the victims of the crash.
Our government will work with all the relevant Federal Government agencies to unravel the remote and immediate cause of the accident so as to prevent a reoccurrence in the future.
I urge residents around the area in Opebi to go about their normal activities. My prayers and thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims”.
OduduwaNews gathered this afternoon that one helicopter belonging to Quorum Aviation Limited crashed into a private building in Opebi area of Lagos State. In the meantime, the aviation company has released a statement this evening to reveal the identities of the victims of the incident.
Quorum Aviation Limited, the owner of the helicopter that crashed in Lagos State on Friday, says two crew members died in the incident.
In a statement issued by the company on Friday, Quorum Aviation said the passenger was injured in the crash and is being treated at a hospital.
“Preliminary reports indicate that of the three souls on board – all crew, two of the crew members lost their lives whilst the third one is currently receiving treatment at a hospital,” the statement explained.
“We have been made to understand that nobody in the building, nor in the vicinity was injured for which we are grateful.”
Crowd and rescue officials gather at the scene of the helicopter crash in Lagos on Friday
It explained that “nobody in the building, nor in the vicinity was injured for which we are grateful,” adding that as soon as Quorum Aviation was informed about the incident, “we promptly informed the aviation authorities, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).”
The AIB has taken over the investigation and, the company, is, therefore, calling on the public to await its outcome.
“We hereby express our heartfelt condolences to the families of the crew who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident,” the firm added.
The helicopter crashed into a private building in the Opebi area of Lagos and sources say the aircraft, a Bell 206, with registration number 5N BQW, came in from Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital with two crew members and a passenger.
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