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  • Lagos Temporarily Shuts Down Churches, Hotels Over Noise Pollution

    Lagos Temporarily Shuts Down Churches, Hotels Over Noise Pollution

    The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has temporarily shut down various establishments, including churches, bars, and hotels, in several areas like Ifako-Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu due to noise pollution.

    This was made known in a post shared by the state Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his X account on Friday.

    Affected establishments include the Catholic Church, Seventh Heaven Bar & Lounge, 1602 Hotel, Lourita Hotel & Suites, Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries, God’s Porch Ministries, White Pavilion Hotel, Quest Hotel & Suites, Honey Comb Confectioners Ltd, and Excel Hotel & Suite. 

    The statement reads: “In a significant effort to address noise pollution and other environmental breaches, LASEPA #LasepaOfficial conducted a comprehensive enforcement operation today in strategic areas of lfako-ljaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu within Lagos State.

    “Among the affected establishments are the Catholic Church, Seventh Heaven Bar & Lounge, 1602 Hotel, Lourita Hotel & Suites, Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries, God’s Porch Ministries, White Pavilion Hotel, Quest Hotel & Suites, Honey Comb Confectioners Ltd, and Excel Hotel & Suite these establishments have been temporarily closed to compel compliance with environmental regulations.

    “LASEPA emphasized the vital importance of businesses adhering to environmental standards.”

  • Rainstorm Plunges 40 Ogun Communities Into Darkness

    Rainstorm Plunges 40 Ogun Communities Into Darkness

    Forty communities in Ogun State have been plunged into darkness following a rainstorm on Sunday. 

    The downpour which began around midday, destroyed electricity facilities in some parts of the state, leading to a blackout.

    “Due to broken poles occasioned by the heavy downpour at Ota and Mowe, customers in the following communities: lyana lyesi, Osuke Town, Egan Road, lyana Ilogbo, Ijaba, Ijagba, Itele, Lafenwa, Singer, Joju, Alishiba, Oju Ore, Tollgate, Eledi, Akeja, Abebi, Osi Round About, Ota Town, Ota Industrial Estate, Igberen, lju, Atan, Onipanu, Obasanjo, Lusada, Arigba, Odugbe, Ado-Odo, Igbesa, Owode,” the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) said in a statement late Sunday.

    “Olokuta, Hanushi, Bamtish Camp Lufiwape, Eltees Farm, August Engineering, Spark Cear Soap Ayetoro, Amazing Grace Oil, Christopher University, Royal Garden Estate, Pentagon Estate, and environs are experiencing power outages”.

    It called on residents of the areas to avoid “contact with the broken poles, saggy wires or any other electrical installation affected by the rain”.

    “Our technical team is working to clear and replace the broken poles and installations to ensure power supply is restored as soon as possible,” IBEDC said.

  • Kogi Governor to chair committee for Ondo APC primary poll

    Kogi Governor to chair committee for Ondo APC primary poll

    Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi state, has been appointed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to lead a seven-member committee that will conduct the party’s governorship primary election in Ondo state.

    The Ondo APC primary poll has been slated for April 20.

    The committee is expected to conduct direct primary elections in the 18 LGAs of the state.

    The five-man primary election appeal committee will be headed by Mohammed Abubakar, former governor of Bauchi.

    Abubakar’s committee will be inaugurated by Suleiman Argungu, APC national organising secretary; with Ovie Omo-Agege, former deputy senate president, serving as the secretary of the primary election committee.

    Obiocha Israel will serve as secretary to the five-man election appeal committee, with Jamilu Gwamna, Patrick Obahiagbon and Onyeka Okafor as members.

  • BREAKING! Tension As Masked Men Storm Oyo Government Secretariat

    BREAKING! Tension As Masked Men Storm Oyo Government Secretariat

    Several individuals wearing masks reportedly forced their way into the Oyo State Government Secretariat on Saturday (today).

    Reports said the armed individuals believed to be Yoruba Nation Agitators were strategically positioned at various locations within the Secretariat premises.

    Some were reportedly stationed at the Governor’s office gate, while others were observed at the House of Assembly Gate and the main entrance.

    The presence of these masked men caused fear and anxiety in the area, with security personnel attempting to address the situation without success.

    The true identities of these masked individuals remain unknown at this time.

    However, law enforcement officers, including the Police Command and other anti-crime agencies, swiftly responded by deploying multiple patrol vehicles to the Secretariat entrance.

    Additionally, members of the Oyo security network known as Amotekun were also reported to have arrived at the scene.

    The situation, as reported, nearly descended into chaos as security personnel engaged in a gunfight with the protesters.

    Reports also mentioned the use of tear gas, causing panic among residents in the vicinity.

    Motorists travelling along the route have been forced to take alternative paths while other road users hurried to find safety.

    Road users heading towards the Secretariat were redirected through Customs Junction, as the Secretariat-Queen Elizabeth Road was blocked off.

    Despite the efforts of the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Security, CP Sunday Odukoya (retired), to calm the situation, the masked gunmen persisted in their attempt to raise their flag at the Secretariat.

    However, the arrival of military officers from the 2nd Division of the Army approximately an hour later reportedly changed the course of events, causing some of the protesters at the entrance gate to flee.

    The stern-looking officers were said to have pursued the masked agitators.

    Shop owners, businesses, and residents in Bodija, Ikolaba, and along the Awolowo route quickly secured their shops and doors.

    As of this report, it remains unconfirmed whether any arrests have been made, as security personnel work to restore normalcy.

  • Aiyedatiwa Will Be Disqualified From Ondo Governorship Race – Jimoh Ibrahim 

    Aiyedatiwa Will Be Disqualified From Ondo Governorship Race – Jimoh Ibrahim 

    Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and an aspirant in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo has said that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa would be disqualified from the race.

    Describing Aiyedatiwa as a joker, Ibrahim said the incumbent governor was never the choice of Ondo people.

    Taunting the governor, Ibrahim displayed his entire academic and award certificates to journalists at the screening at the APC secretariat in Abuja.

    Ibrahim said Aiyedatiwa was only trying to ride his way into the Government House again on the back of the ticket of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and a few endorsements he got from the State House of Assembly.

    He said: “As you can see, all my credentials and certificates are complete. What has Aiyedatiwa achieved? He was just a pair to Aketi. We didn’t vote for him. It was Aketi we voted for.

    “But I can assure you, the governor is a huge joker. He can’t continue in government with his P8 and P7 (alleged grades). The governor will be out of that place by the time we finish the APC primary next week. He is gone and there is nothing he can do about it.

    “I don’t normally go against people. Left alone to me, clear everybody and let them go for primary. Let the electorate decide. I have won the election as senator. I won in six of the six local governments, 65 of the 66 wards, and bagged 111,677 votes as against Agboola Ajayi’s 60,000 votes.”

    However, Aiyedatiwa told the APC screening committee for the upcoming governorship election in the state that his credentials are genuine.

  • IBEDC Restores Power to UCH After 16-Day Blackout

    IBEDC Restores Power to UCH After 16-Day Blackout

    University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has finally regained electricity after enduring a 16-day blackout due to a disconnection by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). 

    The disconnection was a result of an outstanding debt amounting to N495 million, accumulated over six years.

    The power restoration, which occurred around 6:30 pm on Thursday, came after the hospital management took steps to address the issue. 

    Part of the debt, totaling N80 million, was paid, and an agreement was reached with IBEDC on a repayment plan for the remaining amount.

    During the blackout period, the hospital faced significant challenges, with workers resorting to rechargeable lamps to attend to patients. 

    Many wards operated at minimal capacity, leading to patient discharges, while critical cases were still admitted, albeit with difficulties.

    In response to the outage, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) had previously announced limited working hours for staff, citing the lack of electricity as a major hindrance to their duties. 

    However, with power now restored, normal operations are expected to resume fully.

  • Lagos Deputy Commissioner Of Police Found Dead In His Home 

    Lagos Deputy Commissioner Of Police Found Dead In His Home 

    Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Gbolahan Oyedemi, serving under the Lagos State Police Command, was discovered dead in his private residence in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

    DCP Oyedemi, who previously served as the Aide de Camp (ADC) to former Oyo State Governor Christopher Adebayo Alao Akala in 2006, was found hanging in his home on Monday, raising suspicions of suicide.

    The late officer, a native of Ogbomoso, had returned to the town for Easter celebrations from Lagos before the tragic incident occurred.

    Sources revealed that he had discharged his aides to enjoy the holiday with their families before the shocking discovery was made.

    Oyedemi, who had been residing with his mother before constructing a new home, was reportedly unmarried.

    Efforts to reach the spokespersons of the Lagos and Oyo State Police Commands for comments were unsuccessful at the time of this report.

  • Family Speaks On Cause Of Paul Akintelure’s Death

    Family Speaks On Cause Of Paul Akintelure’s Death

    The family of the late governorship aspirant of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state, Paul Akintelure, has opined that the death of the deceased is not ordinary.

    Akintelure, a medical doctor jostling for the governorship ticket of the APC, was confirmed dead in the early hours of Tuesday.

    The demise comes barely a week after Akintelure raised alarm, alleging that there was a serious threat to his life ahead of the APC governorship primary fixed for April 25.

    Though he did not provide details of the threat, he noted that he was compelled to address the matter with grave concern and a heavy heart.

    In an interview with Daily Trust, the deceased’s younger brother, Oladapo Akintelure, said his death was not natural.

    According to him, the Ondo politician had been complaining of several illnesses and was admitted to a hospital before he finally passed on.

    He added that Akintelure was also advised to take an urgent break from his campaign to face his health.

    He said, “For the past 12 or 14 days, he had been complaining of several sudden illnesses ranging from headaches to back and chest pains.

    “He was admitted at a time and had to take a break off campaign to attend to his health. At a time, we were worried and advised him to rest and we moved him to Lagos,” the younger brother said.

    However, Oladapo said he believed the sudden death of his brother was not natural, describing the sad development as unfortunate.

    “As a family member, I would not want to say much for now because it is still a shocking moment for us. This is not ordinary but it is unfortunate that we lost him at this critical time.”

  • Enthronement Process of New Olubadan Begins Tuesday

    Enthronement Process of New Olubadan Begins Tuesday

    The process to enthrone the new Olubadan of Ibadanland is set to commence on Tuesday.

    According to Ibadan tradition, the Olubadan Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday to begin the enthronement process of a new monarch that will occupy the Olubadan stool after the demise of the former Olubadan.

    The passing of Oba Lekan Balogun, who died aged 81 on March 14, 2024 after ruling the ancient city for two years, has made the revered throne became vacant. 

    In accordance with tradition, the meeting of the Olubadan Advisory Council, is billed to hold at the residence of the most Senior High Chief, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, former Oyo State governor, at his Bodija residence.

    According to a source, the Olubadan Advisory Council will at the meeting nominate the successor to the late monarch, High Chief Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

    The traditional practice of nomination of a new Olubadan by the Advisory Council, according to the source, is usually done after the eighth-day Islamic prayers for the late monarch, which was held on Friday, March 22, 2024.

    The source disclosed that soon after the nomination, a document of affirmation of Olakulehin’s nomination would be sent to Governor Seyi Makinde, through the Office of the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.

    Two lines have historically, on a rotational basis, been producing the occupants of the Olubadan stool. They are the Otun Line (Civil Line) and the Balogun Line (Military Line).

    The immediate-past Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, who joined his ancestors on Thursday, March 14, 2024, after two years on the throne, was produced by the Otun Line.

  • Ondo Government Declares Public Holidays For Akeredolu’s Burial

    Ondo Government Declares Public Holidays For Akeredolu’s Burial

    In honour of the late Rotimi Akeredolu, former governor of Ondo State, the current governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has declared Thursday, 22nd, and Friday, 23rd of February 2024, as public holidays. 

    Akeredolu, who passed away on December 27, 2023, will be laid to rest on Friday in his hometown, Owo.

    The public holidays aim to enable the people of the state to actively participate in the burial activities. 

    Commencing last Thursday, the events include traditional rites in Owo on Wednesday, a special court session at the Ondo high court headquarters in Akure, lying in state, and commendation service at the Akure Township Stadium.

    On Wednesday evening, a tribute ceremony will take place at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo, from 4 pm to 7 pm. Subsequent events include a service of songs and a wake-keep on Thursday at the same church and Maranatha Villa in Owo, respectively.

    The statement indicates a Candlelight Procession & World Gyration by the Kegites Club on Thursday night, starting from 8 pm until dawn.

    On Friday, February 23, a public holiday, the funeral service is scheduled at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo, at 10 am, followed by interment strictly for immediate family at the burial site in Owo. 

    A reception at Mydas Hotel and Resort, Ikare Road, Owo, will follow at 1 pm.

    Saturday, February 24, 2024, will see the Akeredolu Memorial Friendly football match at the Akure Township Stadium, Akure, starting at 3 pm. 

    The series concludes on Sunday, February 25, with a Thanksgiving Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo, at 10 am.