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The World Bank has said that over a hundred million Nigerians are at risk of becoming poor due to high cost of goods and services accessioned by the removal of petrol subsidy.
The Washington-based lender disclosed during the launch of its June 2023 edition of the Nigeria Development Update in Abuja.
According to the bank, an estimated four million people were pushed into poverty between January and May 2023 adding that Nigeria has one of the highest inflation rates in the world.
The global bank noted that about 7.1 million Nigerians would become poor if the federal government failed to compensate or provide them with palliatives following the removal of fuel subsidies.
It said 89.8 million Nigerian were poor as of the beginning of 2023 while four million joined the ranks between January and May this year, raising the figure to 93.8 million.
Based on this, the bank said the number of poor Nigerians will rise to 100.9 million.
“Consumer price inflation has surged and is currently one of the highest globally, which is related to Nigeria’s fiscal imbalance and points to the urgency of reform efforts. Inflation in Nigeria has been high for many years due to structural factors, but it escalated in 2022, to the point where consumer prices increased at their fastest pace for 17 years,” the bank said.
Recalls that the National Bureau of Statistics recently disclosed that the country’s inflation rate rose to 22.41 percent in May — the highest in about 19 years.
The country’s data body further revealed, through its National Multidimensional Poverty Index report, that 133 million Nigerians are multi-dimensionally poor and lack access to health, education, living standards, employment, and security.
Harps on Peaceful Coexistence, Unity and Progress of Nigeria.
The Executive Chairman of Irele Local Government, Hon. (Barr. ) Olusegun Ajimotokin has felicitated with Muslims across Irele Local Government, Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole on the occasion of the 2023 Eid celebrations.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Victor Adrdeji, the chairman called on Nigerians to see the 2023 edition of Eidel-el-Adha celebrations as a morale booster in our nation’s quest for peaceful coexistence, unity and progress of Nigeria.
The Council Boss stressed the need for all Nigerians to be prayerful and continue to live in peace and harmony as people of one nation under God bound in freedom, peace and unity.
He added that though the country is going through a trying period, the Eid-al-Kabir should serve as an opportunity to supplicate and seek the face of God, for restoration and healing noting that President Tinubu’s government is committed to delivering the programs of renewed hope to Nigerians.
Hon. Ajimotokin further urged Muslims to remember the less privileged and share the merriment with them.
He, therefore, wished Nigerians a pleasant celebration, urging Muslims to remain committed to the core values of peace, love, unity, patience, tolerance, perseverance and sacrifice as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
..lauds Aiyedatiwa for promoting peace, stability in Ondo State
Hon. Dr Adeyemi Olayemi, the former Chief Whip of the Ondo State House of Assembly, representing Owo Constituency 2, has extended his warm congratulations to Muslim faithfuls as they celebrate Eid el-Kabir.
This was in a statement personally signed by him and made available to newsmen today expressed his wishes for abundant blessings, peace, and progress for the people of the State
Olayemi,also known as KOKO, used the occasion of the celebration to call upon well-wishers and citizens of Ondo State to join him in offering fervent prayers for the swift recovery of the state’s esteemed Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON.
He said that Governor Akeredolu, known for his unwavering commitment to the development of Ondo State, has positively impacted countless lives through his visionary leadership.
Olayemi urged everyone to keep the governor in their thoughts and prayers, hoping for his swift regaining of strength to continue steering the state towards greater heights.
“In the absence of Governor Akeredolu, I must commend the Acting Governor, Honorable Lucky Orimisan AIYEDATIWA, for his dedication, loyalty, and exemplary service to the people of Ondo State.
“Throughout his tenure as Acting Governor, Hon. AIYEDATIWA has demonstrated a profound understanding of governance and a sincere desire to foster peaceful coexistence among various stakeholders in the state,” he said.
Olayemi called upon all citizens to support the Acting Governor and provide him with the necessary cooperation to ensure a smooth administration during this interim period.
Expressing concern over individuals who channel their energies toward negative activities, Olayemi called on naysayers within the government to redirect their efforts towards positive and developmental activities in the state.
He emphasized the importance of working together to build a prosperous state that provides opportunities for all its citizens.
“Let me express my deepest appreciation to all residents of Ondo State for their unwavering support, understanding, and cooperation,” he added.
Olayemi highlighted the collective strength that lies within the community and urged everyone to overcome any obstacles in order to create a brighter future for future generations.
He concluded the statement by seeking blessings from the Almighty, praying for sustainable growth and development in Ondo State.
Muslim faithful have been charged to be submissive to Allah and be perseverant in whatever situation they find themselves in.
According to the Imams, Eid-el-Kabir commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in submission to Allah’s command before he was stopped by Allah.
In a chat with our correspondent, the Chief Imam, Ese Odo local government, Arogbo Ijaw central mosque, Alhaji Akerele Abdulateef Oweigbintiemo, congratulated Muslim faithful across Nigeria, saying is a period of big reflection of life.
He said, “During the feast of Eid Al Adha, Muslims re-enact Ibrahim’s obedience by sacrificing a cow or ram.
Whereby the family will eat about a third of the meal a third goes to friends and relatives, and the remaining third is donated to the poor and needy.
“It is also not compulsory you kill a Cow or Ram if you are not financially buoyant if you do not have the power to kill a Ram, just glorify Allah”. Because Allah had said that He will never put a burden on any soul.
“We should use this period to seek the face of God, thank Him, ask for more, especially over this country, don’t force yourself into anything you can not afford”, he advised.
Also, the Chief Imam, Okitipupa chapter, headquarters of Okitipupa Local government, Alhaji Kamarudeen Akinyemi, noted that Eid-el-Kabir it’s a yearly festival which is not new to Muslims faithfully and the world as a whole, “so, therefore, we should not go to and extend of borrowing to kill a ram, do according to your power. He advised.
“Let’s use this period to seek the eyes of God over Nigeria, let us pray for our leaders, the new government. The mercy of God is very important to stop all the calamities falling the nation”.
“Akinfemi called on the government at all levels to put both Muslim and Christian festivals in mind, by extending their support to us during a festival like this.
“They used to support us before by giving us rams local government by local government but now nothing of such for some years back.
“Which he said was important, to relieve some burden on them, and will also increase the level of prayers for the country.
The giving of charity in the form of money, food, or clothes to the homeless or poor is another means of celebrating Eid-el-Kabir,” he admonished.
The Ondo State Government has released the results of the Entrance Examination into the state’s five Unity Secondary Schools.
Over 13, 600 candidates sat for the examination held on Saturday 10th of this month at 78 designated centres across the state.
A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Folasade Adegoke said candidates can now check their results online by logging on to http://www.odsgexams.com
They are to click on 2023 Unity Secondary Schools Entrance Examination and long in, using their registration pin and then click, ‘check results’.
Reports indicate that over 4,700 candidates scored above 50 percent in the examination.
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, on Tuesday morning, launched a free shuttle bus for primary and secondary school pupils in Ondo City.
The bus with a seating capacity for more than 130 passengers has a “Free Shuttle Bus” inscribed on it, and would operate during weekdays except holidays conveying pupils within the Ondo West local government to and fro.
The shuttle bus would pick up pupils between 6.00 am – 9.00 am at designated areas and drop them off at the same locations between 2.30 pm and 5.00 pm.
At the flag-off, the Ondo State SDP Chairman, Hon. Stephen Adewale, who handed the key over to the President of Ondo Ekimogun Youth Council (OEYC) in the presence of Ondo Development Committee (ODC) members, said Prince Adebayo dedicated the bus to the development of Education in Ondo City.
“Prince Adebayo is disturbed and concerned that due to the recent removal of subsidy, it is becoming difficult for many parents to pay the daily transportation fare of their children and wards. On this basis, he decided to introduce this social intervention program to free parents and guardians from their daily struggle of meeting their responsibilities to their children,” Adewale said.
In his appreciation speech, the Vice Chairman of, Ondo Ekimogun Youth Advisory Committee, Dr. Nelson Osungbemiro said: “We thank God for the donor, this is unprecedented and we thank God that it is coming at this particular time when the situation in the country is at where everybody is seeking help here and there regarding the fuel subsidy removal. And this is one of the very ways to reduce the burden on the parents.” He added that “it is not easy sending students to school at this time but God has given it to Prince Dr. Adewole Adebayo who is magnanimous enough to bring down a luxurious bus and even fuel it free. It is laudable. It is something we have to appreciate.”
Chairman Youth Advisory Committee, ODC Ondo kingdom, Dr. Bridget Itunu Awosika said “The gesture from Prince Barrister Adewole Adebayo this day is a gesture that has many parts, Firstly, it is a gesture that Confirms that they have an Ondo Indigene who have decided not to forget their Source.”
She challenged the people of Ondo Kingdom to come back and give back to the Source where they have been nourished.
Representing His Royal Majesty, Oba Adesimbo Kiladejo (Jilo III), Chief Bello appreciated Prince Adewole Adebayo for his continuous goodwill for the Ondo Kingdom.
“On behalf of all the Parents in Ondo City, I Sincerely appreciate and thank Prince Barrister Adewole Adebayo for not neglecting the youth or pushing them aside. God will continue to bless and uplift him”.
Ondo Ekimogun Youth Congress (OEYC) President, Engr Kayode Folajogun also applauded the virtues of Prince Adebayo. “On behalf of all the Youth in Ondo Kingdom, I want to appreciate Prince Adewole Adebayo for his donation of the Shuttle Bus giving to the student of Ondo State.”
He said: “The Shuttle is a Community Donation which is available to all members of the Community.” He added: “Barrister Adebayo Adewole has made available driver and the fueling of the shuttle for use. Prince Barrister Adewole Adebayo has been a great support to the Committee of Ondo as a whole.”
Speaking to newsmen, the Education Secretary, Ondo West Local Government, Barr. Bada Maruf Matthew said, “Going by the provision of the constitution section eighteen, subsection three(3) which says that Government must direct its policy towards providing education up to the tertiary institution, but there is a clause attached to it that as at when practicable. It means that you can’t sue the government concerning that, but here we have seen that we have a donor like this, a philanthropist who has provided this kind of enabling environment for students, it is a good gesture.”
“When you’re late to school, for you to comprehend whatever they might have been through in that classroom, it will be very very difficult. This is a good gesture coming from an indigene of this town, we appreciate his contribution towards education in Ondo State,” he submitted.
Tension is mounting in Idoani community of Ose Local Government Area of Ondo state over the killing of a naval officer in the town on Monday evening, while naval men allegedly went on rampage in the town, to ensure the arrest of killers of their dead colleagues.
It was gathered that military men had invaded the agrarian community to look for those behind the killing of their colleagues and had degenerated to a more worrisome situation, leading to shutting down of shops and market places.
Most young men in the community have fled the area over fear of arrest while many residents of community were reportedly worried over the development as colleagues of the deceased officer allegedly threatened to avenge his death.
According to a source in the community, the naval officer who was driving along the road in the community reportedly splashed water to a passenger on a motorcyclist while trying to avoid potholes on the road.
The deceased was said to have parked and apologized to the motorcyclist who commands a sizeable number of thugs in the community but the man identified as Ayo refused to listen to all the pleas from the naval officer.
The motorcyclist however, called some hoodlums in the town who invaded the scene and hit the naval officer with an iron rod on his head, losing unconsciousness.
The naval officer was rushed to the hospital the town but gave up before getting to the hospital and was confirmed dead by the doctor.
The state Police Command could not confirm the development as at the time of filing this report, but the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Funmi Odunlami, promised to find out the details of the incident in the Idoani community.
The Ondo State House of Assembly member, Representing Ilaje constituency 2, Hon. Princess Olawumi Fayemi yesterday received with great shock of the news over the death of PA, High Chief Rufus Edamisan Awoete, the father-in-law of High Chief Asonja Idowu.
Princess Fayemi, while reacting to the ugly news said “Though, baba left good legacies. But it is quite unfortunate that these legacies could not prevent death from taking Baba away. This is to tell us that death is inevitable. God give and take. Nobody can question Him. We should always do what is good to please God our creator, for us to be remembered even when we die“
Hon. Fayemi prayed that, God give the family left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.
Akoko South West Youth Forum (AKSWYF),has protested against indiscriminate sacking of over 35 indigenes of Akoko at the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH).
The Youth in their numbers were displaying different kind of placards at the protest in Akugba community with inscription such as remove the School Council Chairman Prof. Akinbo Adesomoju now, no to dismissal of Akoko Indigenes and many others.
The acting president of the Akoko South West Youth Forum (AKSWYF)Joseph Ojo Oguntuyi in an interview with newsmen said the forum is concerned about discrimination and gross injustice perpetrated against our fellow community members, solely because they do not hail from the region where the university is located.
According to the Acting President, “We gather here today as representatives of the Akoko South West Youth Forum, united in our collective voice to express our strong dissent and demand immediate action regarding the indiscriminate sacking of Akoko indigenes from Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology.
“We however, call for the immediate removal of the School Council Chairman Prof. Akinbo Adesomoju who is responsible for instigating and endorsing these discriminatory practices. It is essential to hold accountable those who perpetuate injustice and prevent them from further damaging the well-being of our dear State. Reports has it that Prof. Adesomoju is fast becoming a clog in the wheels of progress of that institution having stayed longer than expected as not just a formal Vice Chancellor but as Council Chairman.”
“We firmly believe that employment decisions should be based on merit, competence, and a commitment to the overall progress and well-being of any institution. It is disheartening to witness the removal of hardworking individuals from their positions without due process, merely due to their geographical origin. This form of discrimination not only goes against the principles of fairness and equality but also undermines the growth and development of our State as a whole.”
“Today, we stand united to make the following demands; Immediate Reversal of Indiscriminate Sacking: We demand that Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology immediately reinstate all Akoko indigenes who have been unjustly dismissed. These individuals deserve the opportunity to continue contributing to the growth and success of the institution, based on their skills, qualifications, and dedication.”
“Inclusion of Akoko Indigenes in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba: We urge Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, a school Akoko people have peacefully played host to for over 2 decades to adopt a new policy that actively promotes the fair representation of Akoko indigenes within the institution. We appreciate Prof Olugbenga Ige the current Vice Chancellor of the institution for beginning to fashion out ways to achieve this. We believe in the importance of a diverse and inclusive academic environment that celebrates the contributions and talents of individuals from various backgrounds.”
“We emphasize that our demands are not fueled by a desire for revenge or retaliation but are rooted in our commitment to justice, equality, and the overall welfare of our community. We firmly believe that discrimination has no place in our society, and we strive for an environment where every individual is valued and given equal opportunities to succeed.”
“Should our demands be met with immediate effect, we hope to avoid the path of discrimination ourselves. It is disheartening to note that Adekunle Ajasin University currently exhibits a staff composition that heavily favors their own region, with a ratio of 70/30 against Akoko the host. We hope that our collective efforts can foster a more inclusive environment where Akoko indigenes are given fair representation and equal opportunities for employment and growth within the institution.”
“To the media, we kindly request your support and coverage of this protest and our demands. Your role in amplifying our voices and shedding light on these injustices is crucial for initiating positive change. We also call upon the security agencies to ensure the safety and peaceful conduct of this protest, as we exercise our constitutional rights to express our grievances.”
“We reiterate our unwavering commitment to the principles of justice, equality, and inclusivity. “We believe that by addressing these issues, we can build a stronger and more harmonious community that celebrates and value the contributions of all its members. We implore the authorities of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology and Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, to heed our demands and work towards rectifying the injustices faced by our community members. We trust that by engaging in open dialogue and addressing these concerns, we can forge a path towards a fairer and more inclusive future.”
“We extend our gratitude to all the individuals and organizations who have shown their support for our cause. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that the rights and dignity of every individual, regardless of their origin, are upheld”.
A Magistrate Court situated at Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State capital, has ordered the remand of skit maker, Abdullahi Maruff Adisa, popularly known as Trinityguy, in prison over an allegation of s*xualising minor in his viral skit video.
LIB had reported earlier that the skit maker was on Friday, June 23, quizzed by the skit maker after the Force Public Relation Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, called for his arrest over a video in which he was asking a female minor to describe his genital which he suggested in the video that she had mistakenly seen. The police also interrogated the parents of the female minor after Trinity had disclosed that he received their consent before, during and after the skit. The police command said his scene with the minor was a clear violation of Sec. 32,35 and 36 of the Child Rights Act of 2023
Appearing before the Magistrate, Oludare Adebayo, today June 26, counsel to the defendant, urged the court to grant his client bail.
While denying his bail application, Magistrate PO Adetuyibi, said the allegation against the Skit maker is currently receiving attention of the state Ministry of Justice.
The court ordered that the parents of the little girl in the video be remanded alongside Trinityguy till next sitting scheduled for July 11.
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