The ongoing Ilesha-Owo flyover project at Onyearugbulem junction in Akure is currently over 50% completion and would be delivered by May this year.
Project Manager on site, Femi James who confirmed this to OSRC said all sub-structural components have been put in place and the beams already pre-casted on site.
OSRC’s Omorinola Hungbeji has the details
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has given reasons he has not reshuffled the state executive council after he took over, saying he is taking his time before rejigging the cabinet.
The governor assured the people of the state that the present administration was committed to speeding up development in all spheres of sectors to enhance economic growth in the state.
Governor Aiyedatiwa stated that with the ongoing efforts to take the state to an enviable height, Ondo would soon be economically progressive with a lot of business investors trooping in the state.
The governor spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on a radio programme tagged “Guest of the Week” aired on Radio Nigeria (Positive FM, 102.5), in Akure, on Monday.
He said he had been busy and having sleepless nights on how to ensure the state is flourishing with development, most especially with the continuation of projects embarked upon by his late principal, former governor Rotimi Akerdolu.
“The governor is ready to speed up the development in the state. He is not disturbed at all. Although, he has been having sleepless nights it is about the development of the state.
“He is very busy with how to develop the state and we owe that responsibility to the people of Ondo State by ensuring development and boasting our economy,” Aiyedatiwa said.
The governor also maintained that he was not disturbed nor distracted by unscrupulous politicians maligning his personality and credibility ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
According to Aiyedatiwa, it’s election season in the state and a period for politicians to sell their cards to the electorates but the campaigns should be done with decorum and not to heat the political space.
Speaking on the rumour of reshuffling the cabinet members, Aiyedatiwa said he was taking his time and would not rush to rejig the members of the State Executive Council (SEC).
“Mr governor will take his time to put his team together. He would not rush to do anything. He has a team that is already working to put the right team together.
“He is already meeting with stakeholders. And I can assure you that when the time is ripe, he will put the right team together,” the governor’s spokesman said.
The Management of the Federal University of Technology Akure FUTA has ordered the indefinite postponement of resumption of students for the 2023/2024 academic session. It has also directed that all students currently on campus and in hostels within the University vacate them within 24 hours.
The Management also directed that registration of returning students via the University portal and payment of fees by all Returning students for the new academic session via the portal scheduled to begin on Monday January 15 ,2024 be put on hold .
It is important to State that the University DID NOT open the portal for Registration for Returning Students for the new session contrary to what was being bandied in the public domain.
On the proposed new fees and charges , they are mainly for students related services which are sourced from the economy . And the costs of such goods and services provided by the University for the students will certainly be impacted by costs of Good and services in the economy.
To ensure smooth running of the University, certain consumables and payments for municipal services such as electricity, water , hostel maintenance and cleaning and sundry other services are necessary and the costs of providing the services have shot up and the new charges are in response to this.
Other costs that were adjusted as a result of economic reality include medical examination for all new students , Biometric ID cards and Tertiary Institutions Students Health Insurance Programme TISHIP administed byNHIS for students , and final year book .
It is important to say that Tuition is free and no money is being charged as tuition fee
The Management reiterates that tuition remains free for all students and that it has inbuilt mechanism within the system to look into and build consensus on matters affecting students including charges and fees. And that mechanism is working on this matter and consensus will be achieved.
Adegbenro Adebanjo
Director , Corporate Communication
FUTA
January 15,2024
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa today distributed N30 million naira microcredit revolving interest- free loans to 66 widows of the departed heroes in the State.
Aiyedatiwa presented cheques to the beneficiaries of the loan at the Final Parade, laying of wreaths and empowerment for 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at Government Cenotaph, Alagbaka Akure.
Aiyedatiwa emphasized the cultural significance of the final parade and laying of wreaths, describing it as the highest form of respect for fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives both domestically and internationally. Acknowledging the debt of gratitude owed to soldiers and officers of the Armed Forces, he stressed the importance of tangible support beyond words, urging charity works and assistance to their dependants and widows.
A moment was dedicated to remembering the late Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, CON. A minute of silence was observed in his honor, highlighting his pivotal role in establishing the ‘Amotekun Corps,’ now an integral part of Ondo State and other South-West states.
Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterated the need for financial and material support to the Legionnaire for the welfare of widows and dependants of fallen heroes. He commended the success of the Emblem Appeal fund, raising N3 million, and acknowledged contributions from various individuals, groups, and institutions.
The Micro-Credit Loan Scheme for widows, at zero interest rate, remains a flagship program. This year, N30 million has been allocated to support their businesses. The Governor addressed concerns about loan repayment, pledging continued accessibility and appealing for cooperation to ensure the program’s sustainability.
The Governor announced an expanded role for State Chairmen of Nigeria Legion, now doubling as Commandants of the Nigerian Legion Corps and Commissionaires, focusing on security-related activities. He commended stakeholders for collaborating to make the event a success and reiterated the government’s commitment to the welfare, progress, and development of Ondo State.
Governor Aiyedatiwa called for peaceful elections in the upcoming year, urging all stakeholders to conduct themselves honorably to ensure the state’s peace and progress.
Earlier, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development,Dr (Mrs) Adebunmi Osadahun in an interview acknowledged the efforts of the armed forces in promoting peace and unity in the Country.
She affirmed that the loan was given to the beneficiaries based on the recommendations of the Legion and the widows Council .
The Commissioner noted that the State Governor, State executive Council among others donated to the appeal fund to be handed over to the Nigerian Legion.
Also Speaking in an interview,the Chairman Nigerian Legion, Ondo State Council,Col.Olu Apata (Rtd) described the event as an annual one to remember and honour the fallen heroes and the serving ones.
Apata lauded the State Government’s efforts at prioritizing the welfare of its members, and applauded them over the disbursement of loans to wives of the fallen heroes urging the government not to relent .
Widows of the fallen heroes, including Adegbehingbe Victoria, Janet Sunday, said that the annual event enabled Nigerians to remember and honour their late husbands who died defending their fatherland.
They commended the State government for the loan handed them, promising to refund it promptly.
Dignitaries who spoke in separate interviews eulogised the Nigerian Armed Forces who served and are still serving in various peace support operation worldwide.
The event was also attended by Members of the State Executive Council and other political appointees, Speaker of the House of Assembly,Olamide Oladiji who was represented by the Majority leader,Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, Security Agents , Religious and traditional Leaders,widows of the fallen heroes, Accounting Officers, among several other dignitaries.
The event also witnessed prayers for the fallen heroes, their widows, the serving officers, and the country. There was also inspection of guard and released of balloons as a symbol of peace by the Governor, firing of Vollieys and Reveille.
The Governor of Ondo State Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, The Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Major Gen. M. Adamu, Naval commander, Capt. MW Alushi, Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Oladimeji Asabi, The Honourable speaker, Olamide Oladiji, The chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, The state chairman Nigerian legion, Col. Olu Apata, Deji of Akureland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade. Aladelusi (Odundun II) and Mrs Bola Faleye widow of one of the fallen heroes laid wreaths in honour of the fallen heroes.
Students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure(FUTA), have embarked on a massive protest at the school’s Gate, to kick against the decision of the management to increase school fees.
The students massed around the gate on Monday morning (today), creating a blockade and preventing entry and exit.
They insisted that management must return to status quo ante.
A 27-year-old security guard, Evidence Mangonono, has lost his gun to a sex worker after failing to pay her for her service.
The incident occurred close to a bank where Mangonono was assigned to guard. The matter was brought before the Mutoko Magistrates Court, where Magistrate Chiedza Gatsi presided over the case.
According to the prosecution led by Nathan Majuru, the incident transpired on January 7 when Mangonono, in the company of his colleagues, consumed sex-enhancing herbs.
Following this, Mangonono engaged the services of sex worker identified simply as Choice, with the encounter taking place discreetly at the rear side of the bank where he worked as a security guard.
However, after Mangonono failed to fulfil the financial obligations associated with the services provided by Choice, she took possession of his service pistol as collateral for the unpaid transaction.
The gravity of the situation escalated when Mangonono’s employer discovered the…absence of his service firearm and promptly reported the incident to the police.
Realizing the severity of the situation, Mangonono initiated a follow-up, eventually compensating Choice to recover the misplaced firearm.
The Magistrate Gatsby handed down a one-year prison sentence to Mangonono with a conditional suspension. Under the terms of the suspension, Mangonono is mandated to complete 325 hours of community service at Hurungwe Primary School in Murewa, Zimbabwe.
In their opening match of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the Super Eagles of Nigeria were unable to secure a victory and settled for a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.
Equatorial Guinea took the lead in the 37th minute with a well-executed goal by Iban Salvador, leaving Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, unable to make a save.
However, Nigeria quickly responded with an equalizing goal from Victor Osimhen, who headed the ball into the net just before halftime.
Despite having numerous opportunities, Nigeria was unable to secure the winning goal.
Victor Osimhen, who scored his first goal in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on his debut, missed a significant chance in the 75th minute.
As part of Group A, Nigeria will face further challenges against Ivory Coast and Guinea Bissau in the upcoming matches of the tournament.
Security operatives and political leaders have been charged on acknowledging the supernatural strength of God to overcome various security and political challenges facing the country.
The Chairman Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Ondo state, Bishop Joshua Opayinka gave the charge during the state church service in commemoration of the 2024 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day at the Chapel of Grace Government House Alagbaka , Akure.
Bishop Opayinka while speaking on the topic “Supernatural Strength” from 2 Samuel 22:40 and Philippians 4:13 enjoined the military to carry out their responsibilities of protecting the territorial integrity of the nation with the supernatural strength.
The Bishop noted that supernatural strength was beyond physical and mental prowess encouraging them to seek God’s wisdom in their daily affairs.
Addressing the congregation on behalf of other security agencies, the commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, Major General Mohammed Adamu represented by the Commanding Officer, Forward Operating Base, Igbokoda, Navy Captain Wasuku Alushi gave an assurance that the military would not relent in discharging its duties.
On his part, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa pledged continued support to security operatives and asked Nigerians to always pray for the military and para military personnel .
Among those present at the solemn but colourful service were family members of the fallen heroes as well past and serving political appointees in the state.
Special prayers were offered for the state governor, the entire cabinet, security agencies, fallen heroes and their families, legionnaires and the nation in general.
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, an imported strong synthetic strain of cannabis, packaged in 324 bags with a gross weight of 111.2 kilograms in Onikan area of Lagos Island while being conveyed for distribution in an unregistered Grand Caravan vehicle by a 42-year-old suspect, Taofeek Yusuf.
The arrest of Taofeek and seizure of the imported consignment late in the night on Friday 12th January 2024 following credible intelligence came on the heels of the arrest of another drug trafficking suspect, Godwin ThankGod the previous day Thursday 11th January by NDLEA officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja Lagos. The Milan, Italy-bound Godwin was intercepted while attempting to board a Royal Air Maroc flight with quantities of codeine-based syrup and rohypnol concealed in his luggage.
The suspect who is a regular flyer was arrested during a search of his luggage at the Departure Gate of Terminal 2 of the airport. The search to the discovery of five cartons consisting 50 bottles of codeine syrup and 300 tablets of rohypnol.
In the same vein, NDLEA operatives at the SAHCO import shed of the import on Friday 12th January recovered 30,000 packs of tramadol 225mg consisting 300,000 pills. The consignment, which came from Karachi, Pakistan on KLM Royal Dutch Airline, with airway bill number 074-62674964, was taken into custody following a joint examination with other security agencies at the airport.
Meanwhile, various quantities of tramadol and cannabis sativa concealed in soles of sports canvas shoes going to Oman as well as another consignment of tramadol and rohypnol hidden in spices heading to the United Kingdom were intercepted at two courier firms in Lagos by NDLEA operatives of the Directorate of Operation and General Investigation, DOGI, on Tuesday 9th January.
Operatives in Oyo state on Thursday 11th January raided a clandestine skuchies factory operated by Oyadeji Dimeji, 28, in Moniya area of Ibadan where 76.6kg of cannabis sativa, 134 grams of tramadol, 93 grams of rophynol and 50 litres of already produced skuchies, a liquid mixture containing various types of psychoactive substances, were recovered.
In Ondo state, four suspects: David Iyoragie, 34; Adams Idowu, 28; Ibrahim Audu Abdullahi,54; and Ayomide Henry Ayuba, 20, were arrested at De – Rock View Hotel, Gadson Junction off Ado- Ekiti Road, Igoba, Akure North LGA on Friday 12th January with 524.5kg cannabis. Another suspect, Aniekeme Eyibio, 26, was also nabbed at Ala forest, Akure North LGA where 293.5kg of the same psychoactive substance and a Dane gun were recovered from him.
While 67-year-old Franklin Eze was arrested at Otuo, Owan East LGA, Edo state on Thursday 11th January with 454 blocks of cannabis weighing 311kg loaded in his Lexus salon car marked EBM 812 AA, Abdullahi Shuaibu, 43, was nabbed by NDLEA operatives on Tuesday 9th January at Ayangba, Dekina LGA Kogi state with 43 blocks of compressed cannabis, weighing 22kg and three pinches of methamphetamine.
In Katsina state, a suspect, Danladi Adamu aged 24 was nabbed on Wednesday 10th Jan. with 25.5kg cannabis sativa during a buy and bust operation at Kurmi Primary School in Malumfashi metropolis, while operatives in Gombe arrested Sulaiman Mohammed at Lapandimtai, Kaltungo, with 47 blocks of same substance weighing 30kg concealed in two sacks of groundnut.
The War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, advocacy campaign of the Agency continued in equal measure in schools, markets, worship places and others across the country in the past week. Some of them include: WADA sensitization lecture for students and staff of Unity High School Senior, Abeokuta, Ogun state; King George College, Imeke, Badagry Lagos as well as students and staff of Yusuf Bala Usman College of Legal Studies, Daura, Katsina state; WADA sensitisation lecture for youths of Wamakko LGA, Sokoto state; WADA advocacy visits to the Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Maje, Jigawa state; and the Chief Judge of Borno State, Justice Kashim Zannah.
While commending the officers and men of the MMIA, Ondo, Edo, Oyo, Lagos, Kogi, Katsina and Gombe Commands as well as those of DOGI for the arrests and seizures of the past week, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) urged them and their compatriots across all formations of the Agency to maintain the offensive action tempo and strive to surpass previous records while maintaining a balance with their drug demand reduction efforts.
Femi Babafemi
Director, Media & Advocacy
NDLEA Headquarters Abuja
Sunday 14th January 2024
The national leaders of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at the weekend paid a visit to the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, pledging their support for his administration.
Led by its Acting National President, Aliyu Issa Ore and Acting National Secretary, Kayode S.A Agbeyangi, the union said the visit was to condole with the Governor over the death of his predecessor and to declare support for his administration.
The union, while thanking the Governor for the way he has managed the issue of motor parks and drivers in the State, informed of its decision to make the Governor a Patron of the union.
Responding, Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked the national officers of the union for the visit and their support, saying he has been impressed by the move to restore peace and unity into the NURTW nationwide.
The Governor expressed his readiness to ensure that there is no leadership tussle in any union that can lead to breakdown of law and order in Ondo State.
Also among the visitors to the Governor at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House in Akure was a political group led by a former APC senatorial aspirant in Ondo South, Mr. Mathew Oyerinmade, popularly called MATO.
Oyerinmade was accompanied by members of his group, including Dr. Rotimi Wilson, Hon Segun Odidi, Mr. Nelson Omoyoloye, Surv. Niran Akinniyi and Mr. Kunle Oyegoke.
Oyerinmade, who congratulated Aiyedatiwa on his inauguration as Governor, commended the steps so far taken by the Governor towards the development of the State.
The group, which also condoled with the Governor on the death of his predecessor, pledged its support for the new administration in the State.
Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked the group for the visit, commending the activities of Oyerinmade in galvanising grassroots participation in politics and governance in the State.
Also, a delegation of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, led by its Prelate, His Eminence, Dr. Oliver Ali Abah, visited the Governor and offered prayers for the success of his administration.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State
January 14, 2024
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