Lifestyle

Encomiums As Oyo Gov.’s Mother, Madam Omojolagbe Makinde Is Buried

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The remains of the mother of the Oyo State governor, Madam Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde has been interred at the cemetery of the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan.

In a sermon, the Archbishop of Ibadan Diocese, Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo, said Madam Makinde lived a fulfilled life, and described her as an epitome of love.

Most Reverend Okubadejo urged all to be their brother’s keeper, number their days, and bear in mind that death is inevitable.

Governor Seyi Makinde, in his tribute, said he has started having sleepless nights since the demise of his mother as the bond between him and his mother was very strong.

Governor Makinde who could not hold his feelings, burst into tears as he showered encomium on his late mother.

The funeral service held at the Cathedral of SS Peters, Aremo, Ibadan church was graced by the former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, represented by his wife, Chief Mrs Bola Obasanjo; Members of the Federal Executive Council, chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor Kayode Fayemi; the chairman, governors of the Southwestern states, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

Others are PDP National Chairman, Chief Uche Secondus; the former governor of Oyo state, high Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, service chiefs, monarchs, amongst other dignitaries.

Also, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibajo visited Governor Makinde at the Government House in Agodi to commiserate with him on the demise of his mother.

Professor Yemi Osibajo during his visit to Governor Seyi Makinde

Mama Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde Nee Omoregie died in the early hours of Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the age of 80.

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Lifestyle

Service of Songs Held For Governor Makinde’s Mother

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A cleric, Venerable Dr Samuel Osungbeju of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu in Ibadan has admonished people to dedicate their lives to the service of God and humanity as a major way to see the Kingdom of God.

He stated this at the Service of Song organised for the mother of Oyo State governor, Madam Abigael Makinde held at the Agodi Government House Arcade, Ibadan.

Venerable Osungbeju said dedication and service to God was the way to enjoy life

The venerable described Madam Makinde as a devout Christian who did her best before she passed on.

Friends, family and political associates of both the governor and the members of the deceased family gathered together at the Agodi Government House Arcade, Ibadan to pay their last respect for the departed soul.

The first bible reading was taken from the book of Daniel, Chapter 12, verses two to three and read by the eldest son of the deceased, Engineer Sunday Makinde while Governor Makinde took the 4th reading from Matthew chapter 13, verses 47-52.

In a tribute, a son of the deceased, Mr Mutual Makinde and the family of Omoregie in Akure, Ondo State where late Madam Abigail hailed from which spoke through Engineer David Agboola, said Mama Abigail lived a life worthy of emulation.

To Governor Seyi Makinde, his mother was a disciplinarian who was passionate about the education of her children.

Among the dignitaries who graced the occasion includes Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, his counterparts from Bayelsa and Ondo States, Diri Duoye and Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, former governor of Oyo state, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola.

Others are senators, former and serving members of the House of Representatives, commissioners, judges, permanent secretaries and political appointees.

Prayers were later offered to God for the repose of the soul of the deceased, family members, Oyo State and Nigeria at large.

The remains of Mama Abigail will be laid to rest tomorrow 4th December, 2020.

Madam Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde Nee Omoregie died in the early hours of Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the age of 80.

Iyabo Adebisi

Crime

Police Begins Hunt For Kidnappers of Ondo CoS’s Wife

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The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of the wife of Mr Olugbenga Ale, the Chief of Staff to Ondo State governor.

Mrs Ale was reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen while on transit at Owena area, near Akure in Ondo State on Thursday night.

This comes barely 24 hours after kidnappers murdered Oba Adegoke Isreal Adeusi, the traditional ruler of Ifon in Ose Local Government Area of the state.

When contacted, the Ondo Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Tee-Leo Ikoro, confirmed the incident, saying the command had begun to search for the victims.

According to the command’s spokesman, the Ondo State Commissioner of Police has ordered all the police divisions around Owena area to go after the kidnappers with the assistance of the military men.

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Crime

83 Person Rescued In 3 Years – NAPTIP DG

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Eighty-three persons have been rescued from trafficking in Ondo State in the last three years while three suspected traffickers are currently being prosecuted at various courts in the state.

The Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Mrs Julie Okah-Donli made this known when she paid a visit to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Akure.

Mrs Okah-Donli who is in Akure for the training of members of the NAPTIP taskforces against human trafficking in Ondo and Ekiti States said Ondo State was strategic in the fight against trafficking hence the plan by NAPTIP to establish a state command in Akure.

The NAPTIP Director General said the taskforces had been set up in fourteen states of the federation with the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Responding, Governor Akeredolu emphasized the need to re-orientate the youths in the country on the value of human dignity and pride.

The governor commended NAPTIP for its achievements so far, urging it to do more in rescuing youths from traffickers.

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Politics

Ondo Campaign Violence: Akeredolu Calls for Investigation

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has directed the police to investigate yesterday’s clash between supporters of the APC and PDP .

The governor described the incident as unfortunate considering the prevailing peace in the state.

He then tasked the police to ensure that campaign itinerary of various political parties were properly aligned to avoid further clashes.

Meanwhile, the PDP candidate , Eyitayo Jegede has said that the attack on his campaign convoy was an attempt on his life.

Mr Jegede at a news conference in Akure revealed that he called the attention of the governor to the incident and the governor promised to call the APC supporters to order.

In the meantime, candidate of the Young Peoples Party, YPP, Dotun Ojon has condemned series of acts of violence allegedly orchestrated by supporters of the APC and PDP ahead of the election.

The YPP candidate asked both parties to learn and adopt the peaceful manner in which the YPP was going about its campaigns and garnering supports of the masses. 

There has been a political upheaval in the state as the October 10 Governorship Election approaches with the two prominent parties trading blames.

The latest was yesterday’s violence between the two camps which met at Oba Akoko while on their way for campaigns in Akoko areas of the state.

A campaign vehicle was reportedly burnt during the fracas but no life was lost.

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Politics

Bamidele Olomilua served humanity well – Gov. Akeredolu

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Bishop at the Chapel Chapel of Praise, Apatapiti Layout, Akure, Sam Adejuyigbe has advised Christians against allowing the material pursuits of the world to make them lose focus on heaven.

Bishop Adejuyigbe gave the advice during the commendation service in memory of the former Governor of Old Ondo State, late Evangelist Bamidele Ishola Olomilua in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

In a sermon entitled, “Only one life”, Bishop Adejuyigbe described material wealth, status and positions on earth as transient hence the need for Christians to always prepare for the judgment day.

Taking his text from First John, Chapter two, verse fifteen, Bishop Adejuyigbe encouraged Nigerian leaders to live purposefully, worthily and accurately noting that late Olumilua as a governor, spanned both sides of the divide, political and secular but he served humanity well.

In a remark, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu described the late governor as a development-oriented leader who served Ondo State meritoriously despite his short tenure occasioned by the military coup of late General Sanni Abacha-led administration.

The eldest son of the late governor, Mr Olumide Olumilua who appreciated Ondo State government for the commendation service described his late father as a disciplined, transparent and God-fearing Christian while alive.

Aged eighty, Late Evangelist Bamidele Ishola Olumilua who democratically governed old Ondo State between 1992 and 1993 and was former Chancellor, Ekiti State University is survived by three wives, children and great-grandchildren.

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Security

Ondo Graduates Pioneer Officers Of Amotekun Corps

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has appealed to the National Assembly to support the timely formation of community policing to end incessant crisis in the country.

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu made the appeal at the passing out ceremony for the pioneer officers of Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps in Ondo State.

Governor Akeredolu who maintained that community policing had better understanding of their terrains and languages, said Amotekun Corps was formed to compliment the efforts of the conventional security outfits in the state.

Governor Akeredolu solicited the support of all and sundry especially the traditional rulers to achieve a crime-free society.

Also speaking, the Amotekun Corps Commander, Chief Ade Adeleye who retired as retired NSCDC Deputy Commandant General said the establishment of the corps was informed by daily increase of kidnapping, robbery and killing in the state.

Chief Adeleye who described objectives of the agency as security collaboration to assist the conventional security outfits within the South-West states maintained that the pioneer cadets had undergone prerequisite trainings for the task ahead to nip crime in the bud.

The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi and the Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Fredrick Akinrutan who recognized government’s struggle to get the Amotekun in place expressed confidence that the prevailing insecurities in the state would be a thing of the past.

Equipment presented to the corps at the passing out ceremony which was well attended by security heads, religious leaders and traditional rulers as well as hunters, included vehicles, motorcycles, security equipment and dogs.

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Economy

Akeredolu Kicks off CA-COVID-19 Palliative Intervention

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Forty-eight monthly salaries with six-month arrears have been so far paid to Ondo State workers by the recent administration.

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu disclosed this at the flag off of the CA-COVID-19 Palliative Intervention in Akure.

Governor Akeredolu who said the six-month arrears was inherited from the immediate past administration pledged to continually prioritize the welfare of all workers in the state.

Describing CA-COVID-19 as the coalition set up against COVID-19 to cushion the effects of the dreaded virus, Governor Akeredolu promised to ensure fair and equitable distribution of the foodstuff.

Three beneficiaries, Omoyeni Iyabode, Adeyinka Ale and Moradeyo Oluwafemi appreciated the state government for the gesture adding that the food would go a long way to assist their families.

Items distributed included Sugar, rice, noodles, garri, spaghetti, salt, macaroni and loaves of bread.

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Politics

Ondo APC Primary: Gov. Akeredolu Emerges Winner

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been declared the candidate for the All Progressives Congress, APC in the Ondo State’s governorship election slated for October 10, 2020.

This follows Governor Akeredolu’s emergence as overall winner of the governorship primary held at the Dome, in Akure, the state’s capital

According to the chairman of the governorship primary election, Governor Yaya Bello, Governor Akeredolu polled two thousand four hundred and fifty-eight votes to defeat other aspirants in the daylong primary election

The closest aspirant, Chief Olusola Oke, who scored two hundred and sixty-two votes was followed by Mr Isaac Kekemeke, who recorded nineteen votes

Ambassador Olusola Iji scored nine, Nathaniel Adojutelegan alongside Olajide Adelami recorded four votes each followed by Olajumoke Anifowose who had two votes.

 Awodeyi Akinsehinwa and Ife Oyedele came out with one vote each while Bukola Adetula came last with zero vote aside from the thirty-three invalid votes recorded in the exercise.

Addressing the gathering, Governor Akeredolu encouraged the co-aspirants to work together and see him as the custodian of their visions for the development of the state.

He said the result reflected no victor, no vanquish and encouraged all party members to concentrate on the governorship election with a view to ensure continuity of people’s oriented projects across the state.

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Politics

Ondo Government Gets New SSG

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A new secretary to the Ondo State government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi has been sworn-in.

Mr Oluwatuyi who replaced Mr Ifedayo Abegunde who resigned from office, was the Commissioner for Natural Resources until his appointment.

Describing the appointment as deserving, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu encouraged Mr Oluwatuyi to remain dedicated and not betray the trust reposed in him. 

He advised politicians in the state to put aside actions that could cause a breach of the peace.

Appreciating the state government, the new SSG, Mr Oluwatuyi pledged to be loyal and add value to governance.

Meanwhile the former SSG, Mr Ifedayo Abegunde says he remains a member of the APC and will work for the party’s victory in the forthcoming guber polls.

Mr Abegunde alleged that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu incapacitated him from reaching out to the people as an SSG.

He also blamed the governor for personalising governance to the detriment of party leaders.

Mr. Abegunde while admitting that he lost a friend in the governor whom he supported to win in 2016 however denied rigging for the governor in that election.

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Politics

Gov. Akeredolu Swears in New Secretary to the State Government

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has sworn in Mr Tayo Oluseye Oluwatuyi as Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

This followed the resignation of the erstwhile SSG, Mr Ifedayo Abegunde, who also defected from APC to PDP.

Meanwhile, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has tested negative for Covid-19.

Governor Akeredolu who disclosed this in Akure during the weekly broadcast on coronavirus at the Government House had announced being positive for the virus on his official Twitter handle on June 30th of last month

Describing Covid-19 as real, deadly, willing and able to wreak havoc on individuals and families if permitted, Governor Akeredolu said the negative result was received earlier hours of the day 

The governor, who was asymptomatic throughout his isolation, however encouraged the state residents to adhere to all measures put in place to combat the spread of the dreaded virus. 

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Politics

I did not bar Ajayi from leaving the Government House – Akeredolu

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It was a few hours of mild drama at the Ondo State Government House on Saturday when the Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi was barred from moving out of the government house with his pilot vehicle.

In a short video that had since gone viral, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Bolaji Salami was seen preventing Mr Agboola from leaving with the said vehicle claiming that it belonged to the government.

Mr Salami noted that the letter notifying him of the deputy governor’s defection to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was already on his table at the police headquarters at Igbatoro road, hence the need for Mr Agboola to drop the vehicle as he could no longer be in possession of government property.

The Deputy Governor initially opposed to the order of the Police commissioner saying he was being used against him.

After some hours of argument however, Mr Ajayi surrendered the vehicle which he ordered to be parked at the entrance of the government house.

This is coming just as the Deputy Governor plans to dump the All Progressives today.

There have been whispers about rancor between the governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Agboola Ajayi in recent times before the event of Saturday night which political observers said could have adverse effect on the development agenda of the present administration in Ondo state.

Meanwhile, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has debunked stories making the round especially on the social media that his deputy, Agboola Ajayi has been stopped from leaving Government house.

Governor Akeredolu in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Segun Ajiboye describes the stories as falsehood intended to play victim by the principal actors involved.

The governor sees the story claiming the Ondo State Police Command restrained the Deputy Governor from leaving the Government House on his directive as one meant to discredit him.

The statement describes it as worrisome and suspicious when aides of the Deputy Governor insisted on leaving the premises with items of unclear ownership as late as eleven o’clock at night.

Governor Akeredolu reiterates his commitment to the rights of all, including the Deputy Governor but with a duty to be firm and dispassionate in exercising the roles assigned to him.

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Religion

Gov. Akeredolu Gives Nod for Resumption of Guided Religious Activities

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has directed the resumption of guided religious activities throughout the State

The governor while briefing newsmen in Akure, however, said the worship centers would only be opened for two times in a week, Sundays for churches, Fridays for Mosques while weekly meetings were to remain suspended.

Other guidelines included proper and compulsory use of facemasks by worshippers, three people sitting arrangement on a pew alongside provision of running water with soap and sanitizer while the premises must be decontaminated before and after the services.

Governor Akeredolu, who expressed belief in divine intervention towards overcoming the Covid-19 challenge, warned that any church or mosque found violating the rules would be closed down indefinitely.

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Religion

Gov. Akeredolu Reopens Markets for Eid-el-Fitri Shopping

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the reopening of major and community markets throughout Ondo State for Saturday, May 22nd 

The approval, which subsists only for that Saturday is to enable Muslim faithful in the state engage in shopping for the Eid-il-Fitri festivities.

The Governor, however, maintained that the earlier order restricting business and market activities to Tuesdays and Thursdays in the state resumes immediately after the Saturday

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Health

Efforts ongoing to develop traditional cure for Covid-19 – Gov. Akeredolu

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Ondo State Government says efforts are ongoing to develop a traditional cure for Covid-19 pandemic.

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the Government House in Akure, the state capital. 

Governor Akeredolu attributed the steps to several failed attempts from different quarters, maintaining that the state government could finally achieve the aim.

Observing that the curve was not yet flattened going by statistics from the NCDC, Governor Akeredolu implored residents to abide by all rules put in place to contain the deadly virus

Mr Akeredolu advised the residents to guard against importation and community transmission of the disease by reporting suspected cases and strange faces to appropriate quarters, adding that Covid-19 could be successfully treated when detected early.

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Lifestyle

Ikareland Prays for Solution to Coronavirus

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There was an inter-religious prayers at the palace of Owa-Ale of Ikare Akoko, against the coronavirus pandemic as a substitute for the popular annual Aringiya Festival which was supposed to hold today in the ancient city but was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

The maiden festival was cancelled for this year due to the government’s directive on social distancing to prevent further spread of COVID-19.

During the prayers held by few religious leaders, the Owa-Ale of Ikare, Oba Kolapo Adegbite-Adedoyin urged Nigerians especially Muslims, to use the ongoing Ramadan fast to seek the face of God for an early cure to the disease.

Oba Adegbite-Adedoyin said the Aringiya festival which has been used to celebrate maidens in the town for about 800 years now, was shelved this year in the interest of the people, as it usually attracted a large crowd.

The monarch who prayed for all inhabitants, sons and daughters of Ikareland, home and abroad, also sought God’s guidance for President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in running the affairs of the country and Ondo state.

Owa-Ale advised the political class to imbibe tolerance and decorum for a hitch-free governorship election in the state which is set for October 10, this year.

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Health

Ondo Imposes Dusk till Dawn Curfew

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has imposed on the state an immediate and indefinite dusk to dawn curfew from 7pm to 7am

The measure came up after the Ondo State Executive Council and the Committee on Covid-19 reviewed cases of the virus in the state.

The third case was confirmed by the state government on Monday.

According to Governor Akeredolu, the new case is a Medical Practitioner resident with the Nigerian Army Clinic at the Owena Cantonment in Akure.

He explained that government had to come up with stricter measures upon discoveries that business owners especially beer joints had been disobeying the stay at home order.

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Security

Covid-19: Police to Commence Enforcement of Orders in Ogun

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Police in Ondo State is to start enforcing government’s orders to contain the spread of covid19 in the state

The police commissioner, Mr  Undie Adie made this known during a joint briefing with Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Akure the state capital.

Mr Undie expressed worries that some residents were still flouting government directives put in place to check the deadly virus.

The commissioner reemphasized that only those selling medicine, water and food items would be allowed to continue to render such services

Earlier, Governor Akeredolu reaffirmed the ban on markets, shops, bars, clubs as well as religious and social gatherings.

The governor reiterated the administration’s resolve to try as much as possible to keep the state free of Covid 19

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Security

Insecurity: Southwest Governors Launch “Amotekun”

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Over one hundred vehicles to complement federal government efforts in tackling insecurity in South-West states of Nigeria under the “Amotekun” Scheme have been launched.

Speaking at the launch of vehicles tagged “Amotekun”, at the Governor’s Office, Ibadan, governors of the southwestern states in separate speeches said the security outfit was not to compete with Nigeria Police Force but to provide security for people of the region.

Speaking at the event, the Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF and the governor of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi said the constitutional provision to protect lives and property of the citizenry informed the decisions to employ the security outfit.

Ondo state governor who is also the chairman of South-West Governors, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu said “Amotekun” was not a regional police as being insinuated in some quarters, maintaining that the outfit would not be used for political gains.

His counterpart from Osun state, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola who represented by the deputy governor, Mr. Benedict Alabi while emphasising that the initiative would have positive impact on the region urged the people to give necessary support to the security outfit.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi lauded the governors for shunning political differences by coming up with such initiative which he said would be beneficial to the entire South West region and Nigeria at large.

Earlier, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, had noted that investment opportunities and growing Internally Generated Revenue could not thrive in an atmosphere of insecurity, hence the introduction of the “Amotekun” initiative to further enhance security in the region. 

Local security personnel Agbekoyas, hunters, vigilante groups, members of the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, community leaders and traditional rulers were part of the event.

Radio Nigeria’s Iyabo Adebisi reports that the red vehicles had the inscription of South Western Security Outfit and a picture of a leopard.

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Lifestyle

Minister Commissions Roads Fixed by Philanthropist

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The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has visited Ondo state to inaugurate some road projects funded by Chief Micheal Ade-Ojo Elizade in Ifedore Local Government Area of the state.

Some of the six kilometres road network constructed by the Founder of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Chief Ade-Ojo included Ikota-Ilara-Mokin road and two Ilara township roads.

Inaugurating the projects, Mr. Fashola urged affluent Nigerians to emulate the great initiative of Chief Ade-Ojo who had singlehandedly developed his community with his personal wealth.

Hon. Minister of Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola,SAN(3rd right), Ooni of Ife,Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,Ojaja II (left), wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Anyawu-Akeredolu (2nd left), Chairman, Elizade Group and Aare Atayese of llara – Mokin, Chief Micheal Ade. Ojo(2nd right) ,his wife, Mrs Taiwo Ade.Ojo (right) , and others during the Grand Opening Ceremony and Official Commissioning of the 6KM Road Network in Ilara -Mokin, Akure, Ondo State constructed by Chief Ade.Ojo on Saturday, 9th November 2019 (c) Yes International! Magazine

The minister also used the visit to explain that he was misquoted on a comment that federal roads surfaces were not as deplorable as the public portrayed them.

Mr. Fashola who explained that contrary to insinuations on social media, he had travelled round the country on roads to access condition of federal roads, maintained that the federal government would fix its bad roads based on its priority list.

In a remark, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo said he founded Elizade University and constructed some Ilara-Mokin township roads and to neighbouring towns like Ikota to immortalize his late wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Wuraola Ade-Ojo.

Other highlights of the event included the Sixteenth Elizabeth Wuraola Ade-Ojo Memorial Golf Tournament/Ondo Auto Rally, held at Ilara-Mokin and it was attended by dignitaries including Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu represented by his wife, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the Alara of Ilara-Mokin, Oba Aderemi Adefehinti.

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Yoruba

Ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ Òndó fi ìrètí hàn láti pinwọ́ ìarísẹ́se

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Gómìnà ìpínẹ̀ Òndó, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Rotimi Akeredolu ti sọ́ di mímọ̀ pe ètò ìsèjọba òhun yóò fojúsùn ètò ọ̀gbìn gẹ́gẹ́ bí ọ̀nà kan gbogi láti wójùtú sí àinísẹ́ lọ́wọ́ àwọn ọ̀dọ́ nípinlẹ̀ náà.

Gómìnà Akeredolu sọ èyí níbi ìfilalẹ̀ ìwé kan nípinlẹ̀ Èkó.

Ó sàlàyé pé, àinísẹ́ lọ́wọ́ jẹ́ ìpèníjà kan gbogi tó ńkojú àwọn ọ̀dọ́ tósìrọ ìjọba nígbogbo ẹ̀ka láti pèsè isẹ́ fáwọn ọ̀dọ́ káakiri ilẹ̀ Nàijírìa.

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Lifestyle

Let’s use our diversity to our advantage – Sultan of Sokoto

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammad Sa’ad Abubarkar, has called on Nigerians to respect and work for how ethnic diversity of the nation is managed for her greatness.

The Sultan made the call while delivering a public lecture to mark Ulefunta Festival in Akure, the Ondo State capital. 

In a lecture entitled “Our diversity, a divine gift and blessing untapped: wrong path trodden and way to peace”, the monarch enjoined Nigerians to see the nations diversity as a strength. 

The Sultan noted that many countries across the world had used their ethnic diversity to improve their people’s welfare, pointing out that the nation’s diversity should be seen as a blessing rather than a curse.

Alhaji Abubarkar at the Ulefunta festival marking the end of annual leave of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi decried the upsurge of criminality in the country, and called on Nigerians to come together to fight the menace. 

Also, the Chairman of the occasion, Chief Micheal Ade-Ojo, observed that the country had been facing various security challenges in recent times, and implored Nigerians to come together to end the problems. 

Earlier, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who received the Sultan in his office, encouraged Nigerians to start seeing each other as one regardless of ethnic, political or religious background. 

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