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Security

May 29: Police Read the Riot Act

By Web News 27 May 2023 487

The Oyo State Police Command, on Saturday, warned against the possession of unauthorised firearms and weapons during the second term inauguration of the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and his Deputy, Bayo Lawal, on Monday, May 29.

It further warned that defaulters risk heavy sanctions and prosecution, no matter how highly placed in society.

In a statement by its spokesperson, Adewale Osifeso, the command said only accredited security agents would be allowed to carry weapons at Liberty Stadium, the venue of the inauguration, and its environs.

He assured that adequate personnel have been detailed to protect the length and breadth of the state, including major roads, highways, airports, critical infrastructure, and boundaries in and out of the state.

Osifeso said, “There shall be high-octane joint patrols with other sister agencies, intensive stop and search at designated points across the nook and cranny of the state, intelligence-led surveillance activities and visibility policing in line with standard operational procedure.

“So also, residents shall witness the high-level deployment of command’s operational, intelligence and tactical assets with a view to fortifying the inauguration venue and areas in proximity.”

The PPRO explained that the action became imperative in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, towards a successful inauguration.

He, therefore, warned those with no business around the inauguration ceremony or with the intent to foment trouble to steer clear or face the music.

Osifeso said in order to control the traffic, there will be a diversion of vehicles in the following areas, “Bola Ige/Christ High School junction, Liberty road, an alternative route is Imalefalafia to Ring Road; Jogor Center/Liberty road junction, an alternative route is Iyana-Adeoyo through Ososami to Ibadan Central Mosque to Molete/Oke-Ado road and Ansarudeen/Liberty road, an alternative route is Bola Ige junction through Ososami to Iyana-Adeoyo.”

He added that there would be a road diversion to one-way from Ajibode Junction to Bodija/UI Junction.

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Politics

May 29: Roads Linking Secretariat Complexes to be Shut May 26

By Web News 20 May 2023 552

The Federal Government has ordered the closure of roads linking Federal Secretariat Complexes of Phase I, II, III and Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 2:00 p. m. on Friday, May 26, to Monday, May 29.

Dr Ngozi Onwudiwe, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, Office of the Head of the Service of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), made the disclosure in a circular on Friday in Abuja.

According to Onwudiwe, the order is in line with security arrangements by the Presidential Transition Council, for the smooth conduct of the inauguration parade for the swearing-in ceremony of President-Elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu on May 29.

“Accordingly, officers and intending visitors to the affected areas will not be allowed access till Tuesday, May 30 when work will resume in earnest. “

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Opinion

May 29 : Hearts Beat For New Nigeria as NUJ Chairman Hammers on Unity

By Web News 3 May 2023 737

By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan, Maxwell Oyekunle, Tawakalt Famuyiwa, Tunde Adebisi

Come May 29, 2023, the Eagle Square in Abuja will be a cynosure of all eyes from home and the International community for the inauguration of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The inauguration is a ceremony to mark the commencement of a new four-year term as the president takes the presidential oath of office, the high point of the occasion.

Similarly, in Ibadan, the Capital of Oyo State, all roads lead to the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Mokola, Ibadan for the swearing-in of the incumbent governor, Seyi Makinde, who would be taking up the mantle of leadership for another four years.

No doubt, Nigerians eagerly look forward to this day as preparations are on by outgoing leaders to ensure a smooth transition.

However, beyond the side attractions, the pomp and pageantry that often characterizes the day are the heartfelt desires of Nigerians from the incoming government.

The submissions of those who spoke with Radio Nigeria are indicative of people earnestly desiring a transition that will birth transformation.

In the words of the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, FRCN Ibadan Chapel, Mr Oluwakayode Banjo, the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, must work towards uniting Nigerians for the enthronement of political, religious and ethnic peace.

“The first job the president-elect should do is to find a way to unify the country because the election showed us people are divided, people voted based on tribe, this person is of my tribe, that person is from the same religion, people did not look at what this person has to offer, what are his antecedents. In fact, some people believe Nigeria is still not practising democracy.” Banjo said

*NUJ Chairman, FRCN Ibadan Chapel, Mr. Oluwakayode Banjo*

A retiree and clergyman, Pastor Oladipupo Olukoya who spoke in English and Yoruba emphasized the need for the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to tackle the problem of joblessness such that young graduates would be gainfully employed.

Pastor Olukoya, however, lauded the efforts of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State during his first term in office and advised him not to rest on his oars, to correct in the people, the notion that, most governors who were re-elected for the second term hardly perform better than they did during their first tenure.

Pastor Oladipupo Olukoya

Another respondent who does not want his name mentioned, appealed to the new administration to do all it could to alleviate the economic challenges that had made many citizens suffer unjustly.

In her own thought, a lady by the name, of Demilade, said the president-elect who is assuming the presidential seat as a new leader should endeavour to make things new indeed.

Demilade

To another resident of Ibadan, a man who simply wants to be addressed as Seyi, the incoming leaders had made so many promises during electioneering, it would be good if they lived up to expectations.