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Prince Abdulfatai Adeyemi, son of the immediate past Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi is dead. Abdulfatai died at the age of 47.
The late prince died after a brief illness in the early hours of Friday at the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan.
Prince Adeyemi, fondly called D-Gov. was said to have been ill for a while.
He aspired for the Oyo Federal Constituency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2019 but lost the election to his brother, Prince Akeem Adeyemi popularly known as Skimme.
Late Adeyemi was appointed as Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Pension Board by Gov. Seyi Makinde in the Omituntun 1.0 administration.
….as Oba Adeoye appoints Publisher, Coastal Renaissance News, Taiwo Gbamila as Media Consultant_
His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Samuel O. Adeoye (JP), Edema 1, the Molokun of Atijere kingdom in Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State, has been elected the President, Yoruba Obas Forum.
The renowned monarch was elected recently with other executive members at the Annual General meeting/Convention held on 27th November, 2023 at Kankanfo Hotel, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The association of Yoruba Obas Forum comprises royal fathers across South West states, including Yoruba speaking communities in Kogi and Kwara States with its headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The aims and objectives of the association is to promote and sustain Yoruba traditions, culture and customs. And, to also foster unity and cooperations among Yoruba Obas and its communities.
The newly elected executive members are;
1.National President – Ondo State (Molokun of Atijere) 2. Deputy President – Osun State (Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa) 3. Vice President – Lagos/Ogun – (Alagbado of Agbado) 4. Vice president – Oyo/Osun – (Aare Ago Aare) 5. Vice President – Kogi/kwara – (Olujumu of Ijumu) 6. Vice President – Ondo/Ekiti – (Asuada of Isuada) 7. National Secretary kwara State – (Olukotun of Ikotun Ile) 8. Assistant secretary – Lagos State – (Olota of Ota Ikosi) 9. National treasurer Ogun State – (Onigode of Igode) 10. National financial secretary – Osun State – Olasole 11. Legal adviser 1 – Ogun State (Abigi of Ojotumoro) 12. Legal adviser 2 – Ondo State (Olu Igbokoda) 13. PRO – Lagos State – (Alayandelu of Odo Aayandelu) 14. Auditor – Ogun State – (Olu of Aga Olowo) 15. Organising secretary – Oyo State – (Aare Alawo Ekun of Ofiki Land) 16. Welfare – Ogun State – (Ologijo of Ogijo) 17. Ex officio – Lagos State – (Onilekki of Lekki)
Oba Samuel Adeoye Edema while speaking with newsmen, expressed gratitude and appreciation to all Yoruba traditional rulers for their overwhelming support.
According him, he is honored to be elected as the President of Yoruba Obas Forum, pledging to continue to work tirelessly to deliver a better traditional services for all.
“I am deeply humbled and grateful for the overwhelming support and trust all the Yoruba Obas bestowed on me to lead them. I am honored to be elected as your President and pledge to continue to work tirelessly to deliver a better Yoruba race for all. Thank you for believing in me.” Oba Adeoye said.
The Ondo State Government has said that all arrangements have been concluded to commence the payment of the thirty-five thousand naira wage award announced by the Federal Government to its workers.
The state Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele, FCIPM, dropped the hint at this month’s edition of the monthly meeting between the government and the leadership of labour after monthly receipt from the federal allocation.
The Head of Service disclosed that workers would begin to receive the wage award alongside their November salary, adding that it would be paid for six months.
While restating the commitment of the Ondo State Government to the well-being of its workforce, Ogundele recalled the state had commenced monthly payment of an additional ten thousand naira to all its retirees and provided buses to commute workers to and from work to assuage the hardship occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal even before the announcement of palliative arrangements by the federal government, making the state one of the first states to take such steps.
According to him, other measures put in place as palliative measures would continue to run concurrently with the payment of wage awards until a lasting solution is found to the current economic situation in the country.
He added that the arrangement was almost completed to capture pensioners in the state’s health insurance scheme, Oranghis, which all workers are currently enjoying, noting that medicals formed the major expenses of most of the retirees.
He therefore urged workers to reciprocate the good gesture by re-dedicating themselves to excellent service while the union leadership should sustain the atmosphere of constructive engagement that is currently being adopted.
The state chairmen of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Victor Amoko, the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Comrade Clement Fatukasi, and the Joint Negotiation Committee, Comrade Ademola Olapade while reacting at the meeting, lauded the state government for listening to the yearnings of workers, particularly setting the pace in the southwestern states and some other parts of the country.
They however enjoined the government not to relent in its efforts to bring succor to the workers and retirees as the current economic situation in the country has rendered the current salaries of workers inadequate to meet their basic needs.
Earlier, the state Accountant General of the state, Mrs Toyin Oni, had presented before the meeting, the receipt from FAAC and the proposed disbursement template as it has been the routine since the inception of Governor Akeredolu’s administration.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Tuesday, opened its case in the N1.2bn procurement fraud trial of the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele.
The trial opened before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, with the EFCC calling three witnesses.
The embattled ex-CBN helmsman was brought to court from the custodial facility of the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, indicating that he had yet to meet the N300m bail granted him last week by the court.
The PUNCH reports that the EFCC arraigned Emefiele last week on six counts, wherein he was alleged to have committed the N1.2bn procurement fraud during his time as the CBN governor.
At the resumed proceedings on Tuesday, the prosecuting counsel for the EFCC, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), called an official of the the Corporate Affairs Commission,
Samsideen Romanus, as the first witness.
In his testimony, the CAC official told the court that Emefiele was neither a shareholder nor the owner of April 1616, a company he was alleged to have used his office to illegally favour in the procurement process.
The second witness, a compliance officer with a commercial bank, Remigious Ugwu, told the court how various sums of money in millions of naira were paid by the CBN into the April 1616 Investment Limited.
Ugwu said a sum of N39,060,465 was paid on October 19, 2020; N421,953,488 on November 6, 2020, and N304,883,720 on November 23, 2020; N304, 883, 720 on January 1, 2021; and N304, 883, 720 on March 23, 2021, by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
He told the court that none of the payments had Emefiele’s name, adding that he did not know the purpose of the payments.
The third witness, Deputy Director, Banking Services with CBN and former Secretary to the Major Contract Tendering Committee of the CBN, Oluwole Owoeye, said that his body was responsible for ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act.
But when cross-examined by Emefiele ‘s counsel, Matthew Burkaa (SAN), Owoeye informed the court that his committee was not involved in the vetting of bidding for the award of contracts over which Emefiele is being prosecuted.
Justice Hamza Muazu adjourned further proceedings till January 18 and 19, 2024.
The Social Science Academy of Nigeria (SSAN) has inducted Professor Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa, Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria, along with three other members, as a Fellow of the academy.
The OAUSTECH VC was confered the fellowship during the 2023 General Assembly, comprising Annual Lecture/Conference and Investiture ceremony, of the society held in Abuja on Tuesday, 28 November, 2023.
The Academy of Social Science of Nigeria is the highest academic society of social scientists in Nigeria. Being inducted into the fellowship of the academy is regarded as great lifetime achievement for its members.
The keynote address of the academy’s conference themed “Economic, Social and Political Foundations of Democratic Governance” was delivered by Prof. Michael Kwanachie, the former Vice-Chancellor of Veritas University, Abuja.
Prof Kwanachie maintained that democratic governance is rooted in good economic and social-political systems.
He urged that attention should be paid to these tripod of democratic governance to benefit society and the governed.
The former VC of Veritas maintained that social scientists must contribute meaningfully to ensure democratic governance.
Ologunorisa was admitted as a Fellow of the academy in recognition of notable contributions to the social sciences and Nigeria.
According to the Academy, “Social Science Academy of Nigeria (SSAN) has admitted Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa as Fellow of the Social Sciences Academy of Nigeria in recognition of your distinct and remarkably distinguished contribution to the Social Sciences and Nigeria.”
Prof. Ologunorisa was found worthy of the honour based on his academic and scholarly contributions to the field of climate science and social science at both national and international levels.
Speaking after his induction, Prof. Ologunorisa said he is elated being confered with the academy’s highest for his contributions as a social scientist to Nigeria and the world at large.
He assured that he would not relent in his contributions to the Social Sciences and Nigeria, as he appreciated the academy for admitting him as a fellow.
Nigerian Journalists have been charged to be fearless in the course of their duties because the Creature could not be more than their Creator.
Former Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olarewaju Akeredolu gave the charges while speaking during the 2023 Press Week Celebration of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) thanksgiving at the New Covenant Church in Akure today.
She said the ethical value of journalism which included; five core values among which are accuracy, independence, impartiality, humanity, and accountability must be respected in our country
“Journalists should ensure that their reports are accurate and objective while reporting on any issues that relate to both individuals and the general public.
“Journalists should ensure that their reports are accurate and objective while reporting on any issues that relate to both individuals and the general public.
She however advised all journalists to always be on top of their jobs and shun corruption.
Also, Rev. Rotimi Fagboyegun prayed for the Journalists while they were giving their thanksgiving and he prayed that none of them would die at the cost of their duties and also prayed for the multiplication of the members of the profession.
He said the Journalists are the light of the world that would illuminate the society as things are so bad.
“Journalists are the voices of the masses so, for this, they need to carry out their duties diligently and they must not be silent why they are doing their jobs. You need to talk and not be ashamed of speaking the truth. He said.
The Union’s Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite while speaking at the event thanked God for safety of all members of the Union.
Adegbite who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Mr Hakeem Gbadamosi acknowledged that journalism profession was challenging because most often, journalists step on toes while also ensuring that the truth is told at all times.
…. Akeredolu, Tunji-Ojo, Aiyedatiwa, Olawande, other dignitaries.
***NUJ to honour Ondo HoS, Finance Commissioner, AAUA VC, Rep Adefiranye, others.
Barring any last minute change in plans, all is set for the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, will begin its 2023 Press Week Celebrations.
In a statement to herald the commencement of the activities, the week-long event is themed: “Place Of The Media In Times Of Socio-Economic Predicaments & Ondo State Politics”.
The terse statement signed by the Chairman of press week committee, Mr. Bolu-Olu Esho and Secretary, Mrs. Omosileola Adesoye- Ajayi, noted that Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who is the Union’s Grand Patron; the State Deputy Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa; the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; the Minister of State for Youths, Ayodele Olawande among others will grace the occasion.
“Also expected to grace the occasion includes National Assembly members, state lawmakers, members of the State Executive Council, the state PDP Chairman, Alhaji Fatai Adams and the APC Chairman Chairmen, the traditional rulers including the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi and the Olumoru of Imoru, Oba Rotimi Obamuwagun and top government functionaries”
“Some Ondo State Indigenes will be honoured by the union with Distinguished Awards of Excellence, while practicing journalists will also be honoured for their professional duties during the year.”
Among those to be honored are: the Head of Service, Ondo State, Pastor Kayode Ogundele; Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa; Vice Chancellor of AAUA, Prof. Olugbenga Ige; Proprietor of Mummy’s Place Nur & Pry Int’l School, Akure, Dr. (Mrs) Damilola Oshin; MHR from Odigbo/Ileoluji-OkeIgbo, Hon Festus Adefiranye and CEO, Evershine films and travel Nig. Ltd, Mr. Aanuoluwapo Samuel Ijiti.
Reeling out the week-long activities, the Chairman, NUJ Press Week Committee, Bolu-Olu Esho said “the programme will begin on Sunday, 26th November, 2023, with thanks giving at New Covenant Church behind Goodness Event Centre, Agagu road, off Ondo road, Akure.”
“Monday, 27th November 2023, Charity visitation at 10am, free medical outreach for Journalists, Veteran Journalists & their spouses at Alagbaka NUJ Press Centre Clinic, Alagbaka Akure between 9am to 4pm.
“Tuesday, 28th November 2023, opening ceremony/symposium-public lecture/investiture. Lead Speakers: Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele, Hon. Abayomi Sheba, Engr. Adeolu Akinwumi and Barr. Olumuyiwa Adu.”
“Chief host, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Governor; Chairman of the occasion, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and Special Guest, the Minister of State for Youths, Hon. Ayodele Olawande. Host: Ondo state NUJ Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite”
“Wednesday 28th November 2023, Health walk, children’s party and final of in-door at NUJ Press Centre Akure.
Thursday, 28th November 2023, Jazzz/Asun Night 6pm, Novelty Match @Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure by 1.00pm.
“Friday: Jumat Service @Govt House Mosque, 1pm, Dinner and award nite 3pm at NUJ Press Centre. Saturday, 2nd September, 2023: Hosting of Southwest NUJ Leaders @Press Centre.”
A truck driver has reportedly crushed nine persons to death in Ondo town.
The incident occurred at about 4 pm at Lipakala and Akure garage areas of the town.
An eyewitness who identified himself as Ayo Ayodele told newsmen that the truck driver lost control and rammed into a lady motorcycle conveying three passengers; a woman, her son, and the motorcyclist, at Lipakala, along Adeyemi Road, Ondo.
Ayodele, who witnessed the incident, told our correspondent that the incident happened on Wednesday evening.
He said all the passengers on the motorcycle died instantly, describing the incident as horrific.
He added that after crushing the trio on the motorcycle to death, the truck driver did not stop to see what happened, but drove off.
Some motorcyclists were said to have given the truck driver a hot chase to track him down.
In his desperate bid to escape, the driver was reported to have crushed six other persons at Akure Garage when they tried to stop the truck.
It was further gathered that some motorcyclists and Amotekun officers went after him until he was apprehended at Bolorunduro in Ondo East local government area and was arrested.
Ayodele further narrated that some of the victims died on the spot, while others rushed to the hospitals were confirmed dead on arrival.
An official of the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Ondo unit, who spoke on condition of anonymity attributed the incident to overspeeding by the driver.
FRSC patrol team later deposited the corpses at the mortuary.
A former Ondo State House of Assembly member and All Progressives Congress Chieftain in Ondo State, Hon. Afolabi Iwalewa has declared his support and endorsement for the chairmanship ambition of Otunba Daisi Akinrodoye in Irele Local Government.
Hon. Iwalewa made this known at a meeting with Otunba Akinrodoye in Akure yesterday, noting that his youthful capacity, generosity, magnanimity, honesty, physical agility and a heart of selflessness necessitates the endorsement. He equally affirmed that he has told his subjects to support the cause.
In reaction, Otunba Akinrodoye appreciated Hon. Iwalewa for the endorsement. He acknowledged his exceptional leadership traits which distinguish him among his political contemporaries.
He described him as a respected leader who has proven to be consistent with merit and said they are going to work together to reposition Irele Local Government.
Signed: Ayoola Omomunijoye, Chief Press Secretary to Otunba Daisi Akinrodoye.
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