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The Rector, of Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Professor Emmanuel Adedayo Fasakin, Ffs, Fiica, Fimc has felicitated with Muslim Community on EID-EL-KABIR celebration.
This is contained in a statement personally signed and released to our correspondent on Monday, 19th July 2021.
According to the statement; “Let me on behalf of the entire Management, Staff and Students of our young and dynamic Institution, Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, heartily felicitate with our Muslim Community on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.”
“It is Allah’s benevolent wish and grace that we are alive to witness another memorable occasion in the Islamic calendar despite our individual and collective challenges.” He continued.
The Rector also admonished the Muslim community in the Polytechnic , and the Country at large to celebrate this festivity in moderation and to remember that there is always a time and season for everything in life.
He said ” let us make this occasion worthwhile by rekindling our hope and faithfulness in Allah, who is the most beneficent and merciful. Let us think and reflect on what we can do to promote the spirit of good neighbourliness and friendship across the board while imbibing the attributes of sacrifice, tolerance and optimism which are the hallmarks of the Eid-el-Kabir (Ileya) celebration.”
He however urged everyone to comply with the safety protocols of the COVID-19 pandemic and be law-abiding in all our interactions.
The leadership and Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo State Council received today’s gruesome killing of one of our colleagues, Olubunmi Afuye in a bank robbery with grief and disbelief.
His untimely killing by dare devil armed robbers at Ilaramokin is highest level of callousness, wickedness and unforgivable act of cutting short life of one of our Brightest, Cerebral and Versatile colleagues. It is indeed a case of ‘Sunset at Noon’ in Ondo State journalism fraternity.
We will surely miss Bunmi’s huge contributions to Ondo NUJ and unionism in the state as he anchored last December’s NUJ Press Week and this year’s Workers’ Day celebrations free of charge while many of our members had benefitted from his media expertise.
We register our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the wife, children, family, Media Professionals (especially those at ORANGE FM/OSRC), Friends as well as Elizade University, Ilaramokin where Bunmi was recently appointed as the Public Relations Officer, over this irreparable loss.
We equally condole families and colleagues of the policeman and Motorcyclist killed in the bank robbery.
While declaring Seven Days of Mourning in honour of our slain member popularly known as “BUMBAM”, Ondo NUJ demands that security operatives should do everything humanly possible to bring the perpetrators of the heinous act to justice within shortest time.
Signed: Adetona Aderoboye Chairman & Leke Adegbite State Secretary. July 15, 2021.
The Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN just a few hours ago, received the sad news of the untimely death of Mr Bunmi Afuye.
According to preliminary reports, Bunmi, who until his demise was a Public Relations Officer at the Elizade University, Ilaramokin, was shot by armed robbers who were robbing a bank in the town.
Mr Governor is touched by this dastardly act that has cost the Journalism profession a bright and upcoming star.
“He was particularly close to us; we all admired his candour and carriage, especially his brilliant delivery at functions he compered that we had reasons to grace. His demise is not just painful. It is very pathetic and unbearable”, Mr Governor says.
Governor Akeredolu expresses his heartfelt condolences to the wife and children, family, the University community as well as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over this loss that he considers a personal one.
Meanwhile, a specific directive has been given by the Governor that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are apprehended and brought to book in the shortest possible time.
Signed Richard Olatunde Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State
EID-EL-KABIR: FG DECLARES, TUESDAY JULY 20, AND WEDNESDAY JULY 21, 2021 AS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday July 20 and Wednesday July 21, 2021, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates all Muslim faithful and Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion.
“I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country, considering the challenges of insecurity we face at the moment. These mainly are bandits in the North West and North Central, insurgents in the North East, kidnappers, armed robbers, ethnic agitators and sundry criminals in other parts of the country” Aregbesola added.
The Minister assured that the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is “committed to the security of lives and property of every Nigerian, empowering the citizens for successful living, the provisions of social investments programmes and adequate security in the schools, especially with the spate of innocent school children being targets of kidnapping” he added.
Aregbesola, while wishing Muslim faithfuls a happy Eid-el Kabir celebration, advised all Nigerians to take responsibility by reporting any suspicious individuals and criminal activities to law enforcement agencies, especially during this festival.
He also enjoined on all Nigerians the observance of all Covid-19 protocols, particularly the non-pharmaceutical measures – wearing facemasks, hand washing and social distancing – designed to keep transmission of the disease at bay. “We must all take responsibility for containment of the pandemic during this year’s festival” he said.
The Minister sympathises with the families of school children who have been kidnapped or suffered one misfortune or another. “Our hearts and prayers of comfort are with you” Aregbesola said.
Happy Eid-el Kabir celebration. God bless Nigeria
Dr. Shuaib Belgore Permanent Secretary Ministry of Interior 16th July, 2021
Three persons including a journalist, Olubunmi Afuye have been shot dead in a bank robbery on Thursday in Ilara- Mokin in Ifedore local government area of Ondo state.
As at the time of the ugly incident, Olubummi Afuye was the Public Relations Officer of a private University in the town.
Confirming the incident, the state Police command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Tee-Leo Ikoro said the robbers also killed a policeman and a motorcyclist.
The PPRO noted that the robbers raided the commercial bank for several minutes and carted away an undisclosed amount of money before they escaped.
Two commercial motorcyclists have been reportedly swept away by flood from a torrential downpour which occurred in the ancient city of Ondo in the Ondo West Local Government area of Ondo State.
One other person was however rescued from being swept away by the flood.
The rain was said to have started around 5:30pm till 8pm.
Reports had it that the lifeless bodies of the deceased were found in Oka area of the town by a collapsed bridge on Tuesday.
Also, property worth millions of naira were destroyed as a result of the flood.
Angered by the incident, residents of the community trooped out to protest and blocked the road over the incident.
The angry residents who staged the protest near the collapsed bridge, the scene of the incident (Okeodunwo Bridge), expressed their displeasure over the repeated flooding of the area whenever it rains.
One of the protesters, who spoke with our correspondent under the condition of anonymity, said that one of the victims identified as Aderemi, was the chairman of ACOMORAN in Ayeyemi area, Ondo and another victim yet-to-be-identified were swept away by the flood which also wrecked havoc in the area on Monday night.
He said residents of the town have been thrown into mourning following the death of the two bike men and the havoc caused by the flood.
The man who escaped from being swept away by the flood is said to be receiving treatment at a private hospital in the city, while the corpse of the deceased have been deposited at the morgue.
A source told The Hope that the deceased persons, while riding through the bad portion of the bridge covered by the flood fell into it and were drowned.
However, another source claimed that one of the deceased persons was swept from a different location, adding that the corpse was only discovered beside the collapsed bridge.
An eyewitness, Mr Jacob Lorim, who spoke with our correspondent said the bridge was filled to the brim and that the bad portion of the bridge could not be noticed by the bike men when they fell into it.
He said: “As they were passing, they mistakenly passed through the bad side and fell into the river.
“A search party was organicsed, only to discover that the two bike men had died in the water. But one person who was rescued has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
According to a resident of the area who proffered anonymity said the two victims were between the ages of 32 and 45.
Another eyewitness, Mr Deji Ayodele who also confirmed the incident described it as unfortunate. He lamented that the bridge had claimed many lives while he called on the government to come to their aid and save the community from a recurrence.
Reacting, the Chairman Ondo West Local Government, Mr Ebenezer Akinsulire who expressed sadness over the incident said the local council had written letters to the appropriate authority concerning the bridge and on the community’s bad road in order to put them in good shape.
He was optimistic that the road would be put in good shape as soon as the rainy season is over.
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that over 12,128 abandoned projects have been uncovered by the interim reports from the ongoing forensic verification exercise of activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
The Minister revealed that the abandoned projects have no proper records of ownership. He further explained that the new development was against the 9,080 projects listed by the government to be considered in the verification process.
Vanguard Newspaper reports that Senator Akpabio made the disclosure during the visit of the United Nations, Deputy Secretary-General, Hajia Amina Mohammed, to him in Abuja.
The minister used the opportunity to seek collaboration with United Nations to maintain peace and development in the Niger Delta region, which he described as the most peaceful region in Nigeria.
He said “Most of these abandoned projects have become sanctuaries to criminals. Projects were embarked on without consultations.
“There was no initial coordination. So, as part of its mandate, the Ministry has adopted a programme called ‘Strategic Implementation Work Plan’, SIWP, which will coordinate the activities of development partners and stakeholders to prevent duplication of projects in the region.”
The Minister also confirmed that the Ministry is developing a programme “Catch them young” where young people in primary and secondary schools are enlightened on the importance of peace and the dangers of destroying oil pipeline in the region which however has negative impact on the nation’s economy.
In her response, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Hajia Amina Mohammed, noted that issues bordering on the Niger Delta region are peculiar to the heart of the UN and would do everything possible within the UN programmes to address the issues bothering the Niger Delta region, stressing on the need to maintain peace in the region, as peace is the driver of any meaningful development.
An upcoming artist, Miracle Adejayan, fondly called by his stage name ”B.white”, has said consistency is needed in the music industry if one must make impact.
The 21-year-old artist disclosed this while speaking with our correspondent in Okitipupa, the headquarters of Okitipupa Local Government of Ondo State during the weekend, adding that different people come to limelight every day while some people also run down. “It’s versatile, life is up and down, but I believe being consistent will take you a long way.” He said.
The Ondo indigene artist who is currently running a Degree programme at Adeyemi College Of Education Ondo said, he came into the music industry to show the world the real stuff he was made of, and to be a successful music legend, adding that Olamide Baddo, Burna Boy and Fireboy were his my role models.
“I have nothing special that is inspiring me, but when I am in the mood I can compose a full track in few minutes. I currently have singles but yet to produce an album”, he said.
While speaking on the challenges in the music industry, Adejayan said, not having enough funds to promote his music career was the major challenge in the industry however he arguments by thriving to make hands meet.”I do hustle to attain my career. I am not married, a student and I have the full support of my parents, however, I’m just thriving with everything in order to getting things into place. ” He revealed.
“Meanwhile, there are a lot of people in the industry who does not understand what it takes to be a musician, some don’t even know anything about doing music, yet, God’s grace is all we should seek for”. He continued.
B.white, a 300 level student, however, advised other upcoming artists in the industry to make hard working, consistent and prayerful their keys to success.
He further advised them never to relent in their career, but believing that hard work pays. ” It sometimes may not look profitable at the beginning or immediately but it will surely pay with time.” He said.
The Ondo State Government notes with deep concern, the rising cases of insecurity in the State, especially the capital, Akure.
Specifically, these noticeable cases are tracable to the activities of cult groups and ancillary circumstances. Further to this, Night Clubs and their late hour activities have heightened this ugly situation. Most importantly, such locations along major roads in the State Capital are most culpable. This is abhorrent, without doubt.
In the light of the foregoing, Government wishes to reiterate its ban on late hour activities of Night Clubs, Pubs and Public Bars. Succinctly, any violation of this ban from 12 midnight SHALL be met with a commensurate action by relevant authorities.
For emphasis, NO NIGHT CLUB, PUB or PUBLIC BAR MUST operate beyond midnight, starting from today, Thursday July 8, 2021.
Accordingly, relevant security agencies, including the Amotekun Corps, have been briefed and directed to carry out this renewed vigour and directive in this regard.
Signed: Donald Ojogo Commissioner for Information and Orientation Ondo State
Two lecturers of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State have won the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) scholarship awards.
ASUU scholarship is an annual award that is open to all members undergoing research for their PhD programme in all disciplines across State and Federal Institution in the country.
The Chairman, ASUU, OAUSTECH chapter, Dr Dipo Akomolafe, while presenting the awards to the beneficiaries: Mrs Funmilola Ojo, lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences (Botany programme) School of Science and Mr Adewale Akinsade, lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, on Monday at the school permanent site in Okitipupa congratulated the beneficiaries on their sterling performance and recognition.
He said that the emergence of the beneficiaries of the awards attached with N250,000 each was a result of a deep and comprehensive evaluation, quality of their researches and its relevance to Nigeria’s development.
“Today is a remarkable day in the history of ASUU OAUSTECH, because two of our members out of three winners, won because of the quality of their research and relevance to Nigerian’s economic, social and technological advancement.
Akomolafe, therefore, congratulated them for a well-deserved honour and urged them to use the monetary reward attached strictly for the award and be determined more than before to come up with a reliable output from their researches.
In her reaction, Funmilola Ojo, who appreciated the ASUU National body, said that she was honoured when she was considered for such a huge award to facilitate her study.
“I appreciate ASUU National body and our branch Chairman for his conscientious effort, I am grateful for this wonderful assistance and promise to use the fund judiciously to get my research published in reputable journals,” Ojo said.
Also, Akinsade, said that he was elated when he heard of the award because it would help facilitate his study.
“I appreciate the National body of ASUU and our branch for this great assistance towards my study and I will fashion the cash award towards my PhD study,” Akinsade said.
The Exclusive, gathered that Ojo embarked on research titled: “Botanical, Genetic and Cytogenetic studies of Andropogon gayanus- Andropogon tectorum Complex in South-Western Nigeria while Akinsade embarked on the research titled “Development of Laboratory Scale Table Top Pyrolysis Reactor for Bio-energy Production”
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