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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has said a groom and four other persons died and nine others injured in a ghastly motor accident which occurred at Aponmu community along Akure-Ondo express road yesterday.
The groom simply identified as Adewale was returning to Akure with his wife after their wedding held at Ikoyi Registry last Saturday when the incident occurred.
The new wife was said to have been seriously injured in the accident.
It was gathered that the fatal accident occurred on Sunday at about 12:30 pm involving one 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus, Reg No: AAA 895 XC that plunged into River Owena along Akure-Ondo road in the state.
Men of the FRSC said the driver lost control as a result of over speeding.
According to reports, three male, one female and one child died in the accident, while nine male, five female and three children survived.
It was gathered that the injured victims have been taken to the General Hospital in Akure for treatment.
In a similar incident, a 45- year-old motorcyclist, Adedoyin Idowu has lost his life while several others were injured after a Lexus Car rammed into some shops in Ondo town.
The incident occurred opposite Loverboy, Mimiko street in Ondo. Eye witnesses told our correspondent that a motorcycle rider who wanted to buy beans cake popularly known as Akara, died instantly after being hit by the car.
The shop owner who sells Akara, an aged woman and a child were among those who were injured. They had since been taken to UNIMED teaching hospital for treatment.
As CP Odumosu commends Operatives’ Self-control, Professionalism
A 33-year-old man, who dared, assaulted and inflicted severe bodily injuries on an armed police operative in Lagos State, has been arrested.
The suspect, Victor Ebhomenyen had allegedly, on Saturday, April 17, 2021, driven against traffic at Four Point Hotel, Oniru on Victoria Island, and was halted for questioning by ASP Erhator Sunday, the team leader of a Rapid Response Squad (RRS), on a convoy movement to drop some operatives of the squad at their various beats.
Victor, who was behind the wheels in a white Hyundai SUV, marked MUS 251 EH, together with his co-traveler in the vehicle, one Etinosa Obaywana, angrily alighted and behaved like people under a spell of suicidal mission.
They allegedly threw caution to the wind by confronting and violently assaulting the said team leader, ASP Erhator Sunday, in the presence of his subordinates, who were at that point, armed with their respective official AK 47 rifles.
The RRS Operatives, particularly, ASP Erhator, according to the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, displayed a high level of professionalism amidst fierce provocations by resisting the temptation of using his rifle on the suspects.
Adejobi, in a press release made available to Crime Puzzle, said: “The Command has deemed it necessary and responsible to react and set the record straight on the incident that was captured in a viral video trending on the social media on Saturday, 17th April, 2021, where two (2) men were repeatedly assaulting an officer on duty and creating a scene on the road at Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos State.
“The prime suspect, Victor, is in the police custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department Panti, for investigation and prosecution as at when due, while effort is on to arrest his fleeing accomplice, Etinosa, who has been identified”, the PPRO said.
To this end, the Command’s image maker stated that, in accordance with the provisions of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018, the vehicle has been impounded and taken to the Lagos State Taskforce office in Oshodi, for appropriate penalty.
In his reaction, however, the state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has commended the police personnel for their act of maturity, self control, perseverance and professionalism in managing the “drama” created by the suspect; and tactical due enforcement of law and order without any infringement on the suspect’s or any person’s human rights during the saga.
Consequently, the CP has enjoined police personnel in the Command to emulate the act of professionalism, maturity and perseverance displayed by the assaulted officer and his colleagues, in the face of series of provocations exhibited by the suspect and his fleeing accomplice at the scene.
The Police boss has also warned against any violence or attack on the police and other security operatives in the state as, according to him, such acts would be professionally resisted and erring individuals would be dealt with according to the provisions of the law.
No fewer than 12 persons died in clashes between rival cults in Ikere Ekiti, Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State, and in the Mbiabong Ikot Essien community, Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State between Saturday and Sunday.
Sources said the Ikere Ekiti clash followed the killing of a cult member on Saturday, which made members of the group to which he belonged carried out a reprisal on the rival group.
A source said, “We do not really know the cause of the clash, but what we can say is that the cult members held residents and motorist hostage as they were on a shooting spree on Sunday morning.
“What we gathered is that a member of a cult group was killed overnight by rival group members and there was a reprisal in the early hours of Sunday. As we speak, people have been able to count six dead bodies from the cult clash.”
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the incident, said law enforcement agents had arrested 10 suspects in connection with the incident and more personnel had been deployed in the area to restore normalcy.
Abutu said, “There was a clash between rival cults early this morning (Sunday) in Ikere Ekiti. In the process, six persons lost their lives. Their corpses have been recovered and deposited in the morgue.
“Ten persons have been arrested as suspects in connection with the incident. Enough operatives have been deployed in that axis to maintain peace and tranquillity for now. Investigation is on, after that, we will know the real reason for the clash
“There is no problem anymore, people have started going about their lawful activities. Enough police operatives have been deployed there to maintain peace and calmness.
“Men of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Amotekun Corps and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have begun operations there.
“Those arrested are being kept in our custody and by the time we conclude our investigations, they will be charged accordingly.”
In Mbiabong Ikot Essien, no fewer than six persons were feared killed following a clash between suspected members of the Iron and Skin confraternities.
PUNCH Metro gathered that trouble started when a member of the Iron Confraternity allegedly beheaded a member of the Skin group, who later launched a reprisal on Saturday, but were resisted by members of the Iron Confraternity.
It was learnt that six suspected cultists, three from each group, were killed during the reprisal attack.
The village head of Mbiabong Ikot Essien, Eteidung Hosea Okon, who confirmed the clash, disclosed that one person from his community was killed.
He said the suspected cultists invaded his residence and vandalised his property and wondered why some youths could engage in activities that would not make positive impact on their lives.
Okon stated, “As I was lying down in front of my house last night (Saturday) half asleep, the voice of my second son woke me up as I heard him shouting, ‘mummy, mummy go inside’. My wife ran inside the house, leaving her phone outside.
“Then, I saw a group of boys, over 150 in number, some with machetes. I managed to get inside so that they would not harm me, but they started destroying my windows and doors. But one person from their group told them to stop and that was how they stopped vandalising my property.
“They were chanting: ‘Boys are hungry, boys are hungry’. They also entered some homes and looted whatever they saw there.
“I called the police at Shelter Afrique on Saturday and informed them of the incident. This morning (Sunday), I went there to make an official report. I don’t know what some boys are turning into. I learnt this morning that six of the youths died, that is three from each group. One of them, I learnt died, this morning in the hospital. He was cut with machete and he bled to death.”
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Odiko Macdon, said he had yet to be briefed about the incident, but promised to investigate and update members of the public as soon as he received information on the clash.
“I have yet to be briefed on the killings. Immediately I receive information on the incident, I will inform you. But be assured that the Commissioner of Police, Andrew Amiengheme, will not relent in clamping down on cultists in the state,” Macdon stated.
It is forty solid good years today that the number one citizen of Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, tied the knot with his heartrob, Betty-Anyanwu.
Narrating her experiences so far, the wife of the Governor, Arabinrin Betty-Anyanwu Akeredolu affirmed that marriage is not a bed of roses but they were able to come this far by making use of Communication tool and by understanding each other.
Betty-Anyanwu, a bonafide indigene of Emeabiam in Owerri Imo state, noted that despite the fact that herself and the Governor are from different tribes, she enjoyed total support from her spouse, saying “I couldn’t have asked for a better husband. Infact, my crossing the Niger was worth it”.
She explained that for different people from different background to survive the storms of marriage, there’s a need for them to identify each other’s likes and dislikes, while advising young couples to give space to each other to grow in the union, saying: “Marriage MUST not be a master and slave relationship”.
She described as disheartening, a situation where an educated woman is being subjugated in marriage due to her husband’s lack of support in her career advancement, while appreciating her late father and the Governor for giving her voice and the liberty to explore her potential in life.
Her words: “There is nothing more depressing than for an educated woman to feel suffocated in marriage due to husband’s lack of support in her career advancement or in some extreme cases, outright stoppage of a wife pursuing a career for fear of a woman having a voice in her home or being in control of her wealth.
“This state of mind leads to frustration and unhappy home. Its ramification is better imagined.
“My case is different. My husband and I believed in building our home together and from the scratch. With love and understanding, we feel fulfilled, today, 40 years. While my father gave me the wings to fly, my husband oiled the wings for me to soar. I have a supportive husband in all my endeavours”. The First Lady of Ondo State who asserted that one cap fits all does not apply in marriage, further, enjoined young couples to see marriage as partnership where both sides should contribute to make it succeed.
” There will be quarrels and fights but once you understand yourselves, each other’s likes and dislikes and give room for compromise, your marriage will last”.
According to the mother of four and grandma, it is a beautiful thing to fall in love before marriage. She noted that her union with Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, was love at first sight which could have been a physical attraction but it endured the test of time.
“Ours is, indeed, a true love. As love leads into marriage, you do not rest on your oars. You have to work on it to keep the flame aglow. It requires understanding each other and the handy tool is communication. Once you can communicate with each other, it becomes easy to iron out your differences. Make no mistake, marriage is not a bed of roses. Roses after all have thorns”, she noted.
Mary Agidi,Special Assistant, Media. April, 18th 2021.
An 18 Seater bus has been reported to have plunged into Owena river along Akure-Ondo road in Ondo state on Sunday.
According to our correspondent, the driver of the bus was on his way coming from Ondo axis to Akure and suddenly lost control as a result of over speeding and rammed into the owena river.
He said five of the passengers including a child have been rescued and rushed to the hospital by motorists and men of the FRSC while some of the passengers have lost their lives at the scene.
The Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ondo State, Ahmed Hassan confirmed the incident to Channels Television on Sunday via the telephone.
Hassan said that seven of the passengers have been rescued and taken to the hospital.
He added that the number of casualties is yet to be ascertained as men of the corps are still battling to rescue the victims.
One person has been declared dead while several persons injured after a Lexus Car rammed into multiple shops in Ondo town, Ondo west local government area of Ondo state.
The incident happened opposite Loverboy, Mimiko street in Ondo.
Although, the identity of the victims are unknown, eye witnesses told The Precision NG, that a motorcycle rider who wanted to buy Beans cake popularly known as Akara, died instantly after being hit by the Car.
The shop owner who sells Akara, an aged woman and a child were among those who suffered high degree of injury.
They had since been taken to UNIMED teaching hospital for treatment.
The Lexus Car is with plate number 533 TSX registered in the US state of Tennessee.
Eye witnesses who spoke with our correspondent in Ondo alleged that the Car belong to a suspected Yahoo Boy.
The eye witnesses said the Car owner and a lady beside him took to their heels, after the incident happened.
As at the time of putting this report together, angry youths in Ondo town have started destroying the Car while threatening to it set ablaze.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has commiserated with senator Boluwaji Kunlere, entire family and people of Igbotako, on the death of Mama Victoria Oseyemi Kunlere at the ripe age of 91years.
The Thanksgiving service of the Late Mrs. Victoria Oseyemi Kunlere, held on Friday at St. John Anglican Church, Igbotako.
“Mama’s death is a great loss to the children but i want to urge you to take solace in the fact that mama lived a fulfilled life and left legacies of good Christian life and educated children. From tribute, she was a lover of children, a peacemaker and cheerful giver”.
From R. Ondo SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu and wife of Sen. Kunlere, Mrs Kunlere
Akeredolu, therefore, enjoined mama’s children to emulate her good virtues and preserve the legacies she left behind.
The secretary to the state government, SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu, who represented the Governor, also appealed to the people of Igbotako to pray for the success of Mr. Governor, in order to continue to enjoy the dividend of Democracy.
“I know you are aware that Mr. Governor recently appointed my good self, your daughter as secretary to the state government SSG, the first in the history of the state”.
“As appreciation for his good gesture, i appeal to you to support the government as one good turn deserved another”. SSG urged.
Dignitaries at the event are; the former deputy Governor of Ondo state, Chief Ali Olanusi; the bishop Anglican Diocese on the Coast, Bishop Seyi Pirisola; former Chairman of Okitipupa LGA, Chief Ayeniyi Olayeye; wife of the late Bishop of the Diocese, Mrs. Ogunele, among others.
“Where we live and work has direct effect on our lives, and this is even more important to help give our children the best start in life, not just in terms of mental health but also academic improvement”.
The Lawmaker representing Odigbo/ Ile oluji/ Oke Igbo Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon Mayowa Akinfolarin, stated this while felicitating with St. Philip Primary School Pakunla/Queen in Onisere ward of Odigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State over the laudable project constructed by him.
He added that the Incorporating of good classroom and school design through school renovation has multiple benefits and he would ensured that his constituents enjoyed such.
The project consisted; the construction of 3 Blocks of Classrooms; 2 office and Solar Power Light, as part of his constituency project.
He further said that such would Improved the results in Schools, attracting and retaining talented staff members that will boost the level of students’ assimilation of knowledge and improving the overall wellbeing of pupils and positively influence parents’ perception and satisfaction with school and help school move up educational standards and increase the number of pupils as well.
The people’s representative opined that “when you undertake a school renovation project or upgrade an existing building, you want to ensure it will not only enhance school facilities but also students academic performance because the school environment play an important role,the natural light is one of the key things you can have in your classroom. Large windows are excellent when combined with blinds to control the light levels or external shading to sunlit windows.”
“Adding good quality artificial electrical lighting will help concentration, focus and attention”. He added.
He capped it all off that unhealthy environment affect children’s health, attendance, concentration and performance in the school.
In his remark, the School PTA Chairman, Mr Benjamin Akinboboye, thanked the Lawmaker for the amazing work he has done for the children and the community.
He said, his passion and dedication to the school was greatly appreciated and this great gesture shall always linger for a long time in the community memory.
Mr Aremu Kehinde ( Obula), the school PTA Secretary made it known that since the dilapidated condition of the school building, their children usually trekked to a far distance to have access to basic education.
Therefore, he expressed his gratitude to Rt. Hon Mayowa Akinfolarin, for the job well done and assured him the community support in any of his future political ambition.
As part of effort to stem out HIV/AIDS in Ondo State, the state government has launched the HIV/AIDS Treatment surge campaign strategy of the state response.
Representing the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, at the launching which took place at international event and cultural center “The Dome” Akure, on Thursday was the secretary to the state government (SSG) and Chairman, Ondo State Agency for Control of AIDS, ODSACA, Princess Oladunni Odu.
Odu, commended the steadfastness, doggedness and responsiveness of all the major stakeholders in the HIV/AIDS Response in order to stem out the virus in the state in view of the negative effect it has on our social development and human survival.
“It is no longer news that HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic and one of the greatest socioeconomic crises that the world is facing today”.
“The government at the state level has demonstrated a high level of commitment towards the fight against HIV/AIDS pandemic and this can be seen in the state HIV prevalence which is 1.1% in 2018 National AIDS indicator and impact survey report.
“However, several new cases of the HIV infection are being reported daily so we must not rest on our oars. We must do more to get people to test for the HIV and all hands must be on deck to end AIDS pandemic.
“As it stands, in order to move forwards the attainment of UN HIV sustainable Development Goal 95: 95: 95, that is, end AIDS by year 2030 in Ondo State. “The first 95 states that 95% of people living with HIV will know their status, 2nd 95 states that 95% of the people diagnosed with HIV will receive sustained antiretroviral therapy: 3rd 95 states that 95% of all the people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have duration suppression”. Thus, there is no better time to launch this initiative.”
The chairman, ODSACA, pledged total support of the agency and her office to ensure the success of the HIV treatment initiative.
“We must work even harder if we intend to win the fight against HIV/AIDS. we must match our commitment with necessary resources and action, she advised.
The first female, Ondo SSG, adding that, no progress will be achieved by being timid or refusing to face unpleasant facts about the epidemic. Let no one imagine that we can protect ourselves by building barriers between “us” and “them”. In the ruthless world of AIDS, there is no us and them. And in that world, silence is death.
Odu, therefore, urged everyone to join her in speaking up loud and clear about HIV/AIDS also expressed her profound gratitude to the people oriented Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) for his relentless and unequivocal commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Ondo State.
She thanked all the partners supporting ODSACA both local and international for their assistant. “Let our vision for HIV control look inward and become a duty, let it look outward and become aspiration and let it look upward and become and achievement goal, she urged.”
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo The Vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
We could recalled that Sometimes ago, Buhari surrendered power to his Vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo through his letter transmitted to National Assembly, informed them of his vacation to London on health issues.
During that times, Prof. Osinbajo proved himself worthy and cable to handle this country successfully.
He issued directive to CBN to review its foreign exchange policy that weakened the national currency. After his directive, the dollar came crashing, 24 hours after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released $500 million to the banks, stabilising at 450 from N525. He presided over the first National Economic Council meeting of the year on February 16. The meeting directed the CBN to review the foreign exchange policy. The meeting also resolved that fresh $250 million be injected into the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF).
The CBN subsequently released about $500 million through the interbank market, where the 23 banks bought $371m. The dollar crashed between N400 and N450 against the earlier N525. The naira also gained against other currencies such as the Pound Sterling, which traded at 645 a day earlier but slipped to 610 while the Euro came down from N537 to N507 at the end of trading. Also during the week, the CBN began moves to fund commercial banks with additional Forex to cater for school fees, medicals and personal travelling allowance (PTA) and business travel allowance (BTA) at a special rate.
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo used that golden opportunity to set up presidential task force to address the skyrocketing prices of foodstuff across the country, during which the Presidential Task Force on Food Security, mandated to reduce prices of food items in the country. On January 27, he further held a meeting with the executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Ms Ertharin Cousin. On February 8, Osinbajo chaired a meeting of the Federal Executive Council, which adopted measures to reduce prices of food items in the country. The meeting also resolved to restrict importation, from ECOWAS countries, of finished products that could be produced locally. On February 20, he presided over a meeting of the Presidential Task Force on Wheat and Rice, he assured that the nation would attain self-sufficiency in food security.
The meeting was attended by the governors of Kano, Jigawa, Kebbi and Ebonyi states, as well as ministers of agriculture and finance. He also met with representatives of the poultry farmers in the country, he said the government was planning urgent relief for poultry farmers in the country to save the industry from collapse.Those in attendance were the comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Hali, CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele and Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun.
He held meeting with communities in the creeks of the oil-rich Niger Delta on how to stabilise the region, fix their infrastructure and ensure a hitch-free flow of crude to the international market. On February 10, he headed to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Capital in continuation of his interactive engagements with oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta region. Similarly, on February 13, the acting president was in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to meet stakeholders of the oil producing communities. During the meeting, he rolled out the framework for the clean-up exercise of Ogoni land.
On January 23, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo presided over the Presidential Business Forum, during which 59 strategies for implementing the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) were unveiled. On February 6, Osinbajo declared open, the Agenda for Consultative Forum on Economic Recovery and Growth Plan. He told the forum that the nation was in a very serious economic situation, but assured that the government remained committed to putting the economy on the path to sustainable growth.
On February 9, Osinbajo met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and applauded them for joining the ongoing anti-corruption campaign in the country. He gave the commendation when leaders of the NLC and TUC visited him and jointly presented an 18-point demand to the federal government. Later in the evening, Osinbajo chaired a meeting of the Presidential Committee on Asset Recovery. The meeting was attended by the Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris, the director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura; the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu and the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Ekpo Nta.
On February 16, the acting president inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council, mandated to advise the Federal Executive Council and the National Economic Council on how to improve road safety management in the country. He chairs the council.
On February 17, the acting president signed seven bills into law. They were Oaths (Amendment) Act 2017; Defence Space Administration Act 2017; Veterinary Surgeons (Amendment) Act 2017; National Film and Video Censors Board (Amendment) Act 2017; Pension Rights of Judges (Amendment) Act 2017; Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (Establishment) Act 2017 and Mortgage Institutions (Amendment) Act 2016.
On February 21, he chaired an expanded meeting of the Presidential Enabling Business Council. The meeting, which was attended by the then Senate President Bukola Saraki and House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara and other government officials, adopted a 60-day national action plan for business. Osinbajo asked the nation to expect changes in business visas, as well as seaports and airports.
Osinbajo has continued to combine his duties as acting president with the various responsibilities assigned to him as vice president who heads some vital organs of the executive and several presidential committees. He chairs the National Economic Management Team (NEMT), which is the government’s think-tank responsible for the formulation of the country’s economic policy direction, as well as the NEC, saddled with the responsibility of guiding the president on his…
“Truth is Professor Osinbajo is re-navigating the country in the right direction and should encourage him to do more by support his 2023 presidential ambition”. If a man discovers a snake and a woman kills it, it doesn’t matter who did what. Other presidential aspirants, mostly from South West should ignore the demons of power who may wish to drive a wedge between them and their political son ( Prof. Yemi Osinbajo). Any parent or sibling would be proud of a child making the family great.
This is what Osinbajo is doing and he should be commended and applauded for it.
I believe, Nigeria will be better, if Prof. Yemi Osinbajo become the president in 2023.
Let Nigerians present him as our presidential candidate in 2023.
Source: Osibanjo Grassrots Organization ( Ondo State Chapter).
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