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  • GOV AKEREDOLU: I WON’T LEAVE UNPAID SALARIES FOR MY SUCCESSOR

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    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has assured that he will not leave unpaid salaries for his successor after his eight years in office.

    Governor Akeredolu said he had vowed not to owe workers’ salary since the inception of his administration, adding that the Covid-19 pandemic affected the finance of the state badly and hindered regular payment of salaries.

    The Governor gave the assurance at the Ondo State Health Summit, held at the International Culture and Event Centre (DOME) in Akure on Monday.

    He noted that although his predecessor left unpaid seven months salaries, the Governor promised that all salary arrears presently owed workers in the state will be paid.

    “I am glad to inform you that we made giant strides in all of these areas. Unfortunately, COVID-19 Pandemic came in the third year into our First Term with its attendant economic crisis which has since put governments across the world in financial strait jackets.

    “Notwithstanding the precarious situation we inherited in 2017, you will recall that we had settled six of the seven months arrears of salaries.

    “We employed and have continued to employ qualified personnel for our primary, secondary and tertiary health care facilities. We equally brought in several containers of hospital equipment worth billions of naira from the United States.

    “Again, we established Teaching Hospital Complexes in both Akure and Ondo city as well as established the Contributory Health Insurance Commission among other achievements that are well known to most of our health sector practitioners in the State.” The Governor said.

    He said his administration is determined to sustain and continually improve on efforts at delivering effective and qualitative health care and social welfare services to the people.

    The Governor stated that efforts are in top gear to continually employ qualified personnels for primary, secondary and tertiary health care facilities, stressing that shipments of several containers of hospital equipment worth billions of naira had been brought in to the state from the United States.

    He added:”It is trite knowledge that no government anywhere in the world can claim to have done or achieved it all, especially within the context of a changing world and within the perspective of the theme of this summit. It is for this and many other reasons that the decision to focus on the challenges facing our health care delivery system as a government is well thought out”

    Governor Akeredolu also acknowledged that the need to quickly reposition the health sector with utmost commitment and collaboration is a task that must be done by all stakeholders, reassuring all medical and health workers that health care remains a central focus of his administration’s REDEEMED Agenda.

    “We will, therefore, spare no effort in promptly attending to your welfare. The current issues relating to salary payment are receiving our attention even at the national level. We are working hard to ensure that our State is better funded and supported without delay in order to deliver on our constitutional responsibility to our people.” He said.

    The Governor however, commended the health workers for their level of perseverance in the face of hardship and also appealed to them that their welfare remains a top priority.

    Arakunrin Akeredolu further stressed that his administration will not vacillate in its determination to ensure that the people and residents of the State are duly vaccinated against the deadly virus.

    “To this end, we shall continue to enforce the deadline already issued for everybody in this State to be vaccinated or forfeit the privileges from government such as entrance to public places and access to certain services, among others” he noted

    Earlier in her Welcome Address, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mrs Folukemi Aladenola said the health summit is intended to tap into the experience of experts in the medical profession, policy makers, technocrats and critical stakeholders in the health sector towards updating the health policy in the state.

    “And also leveraging on the summit to discuss developing the needed synergy among the different components of the health sector” she added

    Also Speaking, Director General Kano State Drugs and Hospitals Consumables Management Agency, Alhaji Hisham Imam and his counterpart from Niger State, Dr Mohammed Audi commended Governor Akeredolu for his various health interventions just like his counterparts in Kano State and Niger State.

    Richard Olatunde
    Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
    December 6, 2021.

    📷 Blessed Michael

  • Lagos: 7 children found dead in a car

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    No fewer than seven children were found dead in a vehicle belonging to a woman in the Ja Michael area along Badagry Expressway, behind Area K Police Command in Lagos.

    A source told our correspondent that the children, all from the North, were returning from Islamic school on Saturday when they went missing.

    Four of the children are siblings from the same while the three belong to another family.

    According to the source, a search party found the seven children dead in a vehicle belonging to a grandmother known as Saliat Kazeem. who lives alone in the area.

    The woman has been detained by the police who said she behaving as a mental patient.

    However, the police said they are investigating a case of possible suffocation and not murder.

    Details soon.

    Source:Akelicious

  • Curfew Imposed On Ikare Akoko Lifted

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    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has directed that the curfew imposed on Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko NorthEast local government area of the state, be lifted.

    The decision is to allow Schools in the town to reopen so as to complete the academic year; more so that Schools are scheduled to begin the end of the Term Exams soon.

    Notwithstanding the lifting of the curfew, security agencies have been directed to monitor the situation in the town closely and impose sanctions on any breach of security and public peace.

    Signed:
    Richard Olatunde
    Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.

  • Breaking: Court of Appeal frees founder of Sotitobire praise chapel

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    The court of appeal siting in Akure, Ondo state capital has set aside the judgement of the Ondo state high court that sentenced the founder of the Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Prophet Babatunde Alfa to life Imprisonment.

    An Ondo State High court handed Prophet Alfa a life jail over the disappearance of one- year -old  boy, Gold Kolawole in his church in 2019.

    The Sotitobire founder had asked the  appeal court to nullify his life sentence conviction by the court.

    The court ruled that the circumstantial evidence the high court based its judgement is not enough to convict him.

    Prophet Alfa was therefore discharged and acquited

    Justice Gamma Barka read the judgement on behalf of  other judges.

    Meanwhile, the Sotitobire praising chapel in Oshinle Akure went agog when the news of the judgement filtered in.

    Radio Nigeria reporter who was around the church premises said members had arrived early in the morning offering praise and worship and well as prayers for the judgement to be in favour of their general Overseer.

    The atmosphere changed to that of a carnival when the news came in the Prophet Alfa had been set free by the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure.

    Radio Nigeria

  • Sotitobire saga: Appeal Court Reserves Judgment

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    The court of appeal sitting in Akure, the Ondo state capital will tomorrow, Friday, deliver Judgement on the life imprisonment verdict against Prophet Alfa Babatunde by the state High court following the missing of a boy in his church.

    The court of appeal had in September reserved judgment on the case which was filed by prophet Alfa Babatunde, the Founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel Akure, against his conviction.

    One of the counsels told our reporter  that the court had reached out to them that the judgment will be delivered on Friday.

    Prophet Alfa had in September asked the appeal court to nullify his life sentence conviction by the Ondo State High Court over the disappearance of one-year-old Gold Kolawole in his Church in 2019.

    Presenting his brief to the judges, in a sitting which was less than 20 minutes, Counsel to Prophet Babatunde Alfa, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo SAN said highpoints of his appeal was the charges against Alfa Babatunde which were conspiracy and aiding and abetting kidnapping.

    He told the court that at Sotitobire Church in a broad day light, a child was declared missing, the police was investigating and suddenly the DSS took over the investigation from the police.

    It was based on the investigation of the DSS that the appellant was tried and convicted.

    Awomolo argued that his grouse was that DSS did not have the power to take over the investigation from Police.

    The counsel to the  Prophet said the trial court convicted the appellant not because of any eyewitness or any confession, but he was convicted because of circumstantial evidence.

    He argued that for the totality of the findings of the trial court, the allegations could not be linked to Prophet Sotitobire on the basis of circumstantial evidence.

    He however urged the court to set side the judgment of the trial court which convicted the Appellant and sentenced him to life imprisonment.

    Presenting his own brief, the attorney General and commissioner for Justice, Charles Titiloye argued in respect of the claims of counsel to the appellant that the DSS had no right to investigate and tender evidence in respect of the case.

    Tititloye argued that the DSS did carried the investigation because there was a threat to law and order when the issue of missing child broke out.

    He hinged his argument on the fact that after the alleged kidnapping,  there was serious tension in the town, as the church was burnt, many people were killed and property was destroyed.

    He said it was based on the crisis that erupted that made the DSS to take over the case, urging the appellate court to uphold the judgment of the high court.

    The presiding Justice, Rita Nosakhare Pemu after listening to all the arguments of both counsels reserved judgement and said a date would be communicated to all parties.

  • Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa officially hand over educational materials to Isero Grammar school, management

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    The lawmaker representing Odigbo/Ile-oluji & Oke-Igbo federal constituency at the federal House of Representatives, Rt.Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa officially handed over the educational materials facilitated to Isero Grammar school in Odigbo LG.

    The event which took place within the school premises, had in attendance, community leaders (HRM Oluwole Akinboni, the Olotu of Otu kingdom, Hon Gilbert Adebayo, former APC House of Assembly candidate and Sola Mathew, Odigbo town youth Leader, the students and school management and Mr Falekulo Sunday, the School PTA chairman.

    Speaking on behalf of the lawmaker, Hon Adegboye Najeem, S.A to Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa reiterated that, his boss is very passionate about education hence the reason why he facilitated the project for the benefits of the students.

    Speaking further, he said the people’s representative gesture was aimed at enhancing conducive learning environment for both the pupils and their teachers in his constituency. He expressed optimism that it would go a long way in ensuring the growth and development of educational institutions in the constituency as the project was in continuation of his boss intervention in the education sector and in fulfilment of his promises to his constituents.

    In response, HRM Oluwole Akinboni pointed out that, the gesture was highly appreciated and a timely intervention for that matter, he thanked Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa and prayed for long life and prosperity for the lawmaker.

    In appreciation of Rt. Hon Mayowa donation,the school principal, Mrs Awe Adebanke Funmilayo, lauded the good gesture of the Odigbo town born political guru , urged others to emulate the supportive drive and exemplary conduct of Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa.

    According to her, stakeholders needs to imbibe the culture of giving back to the society, no matter how small.

  • Okitipupa cult clash: MHR Bemoans Spate of Killings

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    By Kolawole John

    Member, House of Representatives, Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, Hon. Dele Gboluga Ikengboju has strongly condemned the incessant killings among unidentified youth groups in Okitipupa township, since few days ago.

    According to the statement released by his Special Adviser, (Media and Publicity), Mr Oyeniyi Iwakun, on Sunday afternoon, said another youth was reportedly killed making the situation more worrisome.

    Hon. Gboluga calls on all concerned security agencies and stakeholders including the traditional institution to swing into action to rescue the ugly situation.

    He also appeals to the youths to be cautious of tommorow and stop wasting their future even as he warns that the country has laws and the law will take its course against evil perpetrators.

    Recall that about three persons were been reportedly killed in a cult clash In Okitipupa, the headquarters of Okitipupa Local Government.

    The clash which started on Wednesday, according to an eye witness account was described as a clash between two rivalry cult groups, Black axe and Eiye fraternity

    According to a source, “No one knows the cause of the clash, about four or more persons have been killed so far, one Clark, DJ deniyen and others which identities are yet to be ascertained.

    The State Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident, said the corpse has been deposited in the morgue in Okitipupa.

    Adding that investigations had commenced, promised that the other members would be brought to book as the anti-cultist squad are fully informed.

  • Rt. Hon  Akinfolarin Mayowa donates educational materials to Isero  Grammar school, Odigbo

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    As part of constituency responsibilities, social and community development, the federal lawmaker representing Odigbo/ Ile-oluji & Oke-Igbo Federal Constituency at the federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa has donated educational materials to Ishero  Grammar school in Odigbo LG.

    It was a cheerful moment for students and teachers of Ishero Grammar school, Odigbo when Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa provided educational materials covering (furnitures) plastic chairs and lockers, alongside big hardcover writing books, branded exercise books, whiteboard markers and a big whiteboard at Isero grammar school Odigbo to aid the pupil’s learning.

    Speaking at the ceremony, Hon Oladosu Johnson, the Senior Legislative Aides to the Lawmaker, said his Boss’ positive contribution to societal development remains key to the economic growth of his Constituency.

    He further, described Hon. Akinfolarin is a person who is very passionate about education development. “As people’s representative, is committed to providing the needed infrastructure for the development of Education. The donated materials serve as a tool for the upliftment of education in his constituency and sustainability for humanity”, he said.

    While appreciating Hon. Akinfolarin, for the donations, the school  Principal, Mrs Awe Adebanke Funmilayo, appreciated the contribution of the Odigbo town born political, stating that he has continuously shown a contribution to the development of the school from time immemorial.

    He, therefore, urged others to emulate the supportive drive off Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa and admonished the pupils to continue in their good conduct by ensuring the longevity of the materials.

  • Delay in workers’ Salaries: ODSG gives reason

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    Reasons for the delay in the payment of salaries have been revealed.

    It was gathered that the Joint Negotiating Council, JNC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC online news bulletin were circulated through social media to appeal to its members to exercise patience over the issue of salary payment.

    Below is the full text of the JNC & TUC bulletin;

    MATTERS ARISING FROM PAYMENT OF SALARY

    Considering the inflow for June 2021 as confirmed from FAAC allocation, and the expectation of the government on the N18.2b bailout from the federal government to be paid in six(6) tranches for six months; the Joint Negotiation Council resolved as follows:

    i) that the State Govt should Fastrack the receipt of two tranches out of the bailout on or before the ending of December 2021;

    ii) that the State Government should ensure payment of three months salary while workers will wait for a while;

    iii) the Council use this medium to appeal to all members on the pain that may occur within the period of waiting, we only believe in waiting to get something good from the government in the festive period.

    Solidarity.
    JNC Bureau of Information (November 25, 2021)

    FROM TUC: ATTENTION COMRADES.
    The government of Ondo State through the Head of Service on the 24th of November, 2021 invited leaders of TUC and NLC with the JNC also in attendance.

    Also in attendance was the Special Adviser to Mr Governor on Union Matters and Special Duties.

    The meeting was basically to appeal to the workforce to exercise patience on the issue of payment of salary.

    According to them, the State has received an allocation for the month but does not want to pay because it cannot pay a reasonable percentage. They expressed hope that government will soon receive the approved bailout to the States latest before mid-December.

    They expressed the desire of the government to pay nothing less than two Salaries that will be more than 100 per cent.

    They also explained that the bailout will not get to the States in a lump sum, therefore people should drop the rumour of receiving the whole money at once.

    They assured workers of the desire of the government to end percentage salary going forward.

    On the side of labour, it was emphatic that government must do all within its powers to end the suffering of workers by making good use of the opportunity of the bailout and other incomes of government because the economy of the State rests mainly with the workers.

    On the side of the TUC, we are using this medium to appeal to all of us to be calm while assuring us that within the said period, we shall all smile.
    Thanks.

    TUC, INFORMATION DESK.

  • Pregnant Nurse, Lover, Friend Slaughtered In Ondo

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    A Pregnant nurse and her lover as well their friend have been found dead in their apartment at Aratusi quarters in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

    The two lovers identified as Ojo Akinro, Mary lgwe and their friend Lamidi Sheriff were suspected to have been slaughtered on thursday following the discovery of their bodies in the toilet of their apartment.

    With the deceased lady who was a nurse said to be pregnant before she was murdered in cold blood, sources in the area said the victims may have drew the ire of their killers who they suspected to be ‘Yahoo boys’ following what they described as bad business among them.

    The friends of the lovers became apprehensive when all the calls made to their phones were not returned after which they went to the house where they found the bodies after breaking into access their apartment.

    Following the discovery of the gory scene, the friends raised the alarm which attracted their flat mates and other neighbours who immediately alerted the police of the incident.

    According to one of the neighbours who craved anonimty told newsmen that “this is a case of murder, the victims must have been silence over a failed deal. You know all these young boys and girls are into so many shady deals.

    “It was unbelievable when their corpses were brought out by the police and taken to the mortuary. The lovers live together, many people even believed they are young couple.

    “Their killers came through the back door, murdered them and decided to lock up their bodies inside the toilet to decompose. The back door was met opened. Their laptops , telephones and other gadgets were still intact inside their flat when some of their friends broke down the front door to enable them enter into their flat.

    “We suspect that they were killed by yahoo boys and that means they must have swindled them and they decided to silence them.

    However, another source hinted that the killers came through the back door then escaped through the front door and took away the key.

    The source noted that if not for their friends that were worried about their whereabout and came looking for them, their corpses would have decomposed inside the toilet.

    Their neighbours appealed to the security operatives to unravel those behind the dastardly act and bring them to book.

    When contacted the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in the State, Funmilayo Odunlami confirmed the death of the three persons including the two lovers.

    Odunlami added that it was a case of murder and that police detectives have commenced investigation to unmask those behind the dastardly act.

    Credit:New Telegraph

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