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 Crime › Ondo FRSC Intercepts 13 Almajiri Inside Truck During Curfew by Sweetpopcorn(op): 2:32am On May 11, 2020 |
The Federal Road Safety Corps , Ondo State Command, has intercepted a truck conveying 13 male youths , along the Ilesa -Akure Expressway at the FUTA area of Akure , the Ondo State capital . The arrested youths , who were said to be almajirai from the northern part of the country, were coming from Osun State travelling through Ondo State before they were apprehended on Saturday . According to a source , the young people were packed with goods in a truck heading for Akure . The state Sector Commander of the FRSC , Mr Rotimi Adeleye, explained that the patrol team of the command , which promptly responded to a tip - off from a member of the public , intercepted the vehicle at FUTA South gate junction , Akure . He said , “ On Saturday , our patrol team intercepted a truck conveying about 13 male youths from outside the state into Akure . ” According to him , the driver of the vehicle claimed to have picked the boys on his way from Ibadan , Oyo State. The sector commander said the youths had been handed over to the state command of the Nigeria Police and the Ondo State COVID -19 monitoring team. All efforts to reach the state Police Public Relations Officer , Mr Tee - Leo Ikoro , was not successful as his telephone lines were not reachable and he also failed to reply to the text message sent to him . However , the Special Adviser to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Security Matters , Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo , who confirmed the incident , said the illegal travelers had been sent back . “ They were escorted back to Osun State immediately ,” Dojumo stated . https://punchng.com/ondo-frsc-intercepts-13-almajirai-inside-truck-during-curfew/ https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/05/11/ondo-frsc-intercepts-13-almajiri-inside-truck-during-curfew/
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| Politics › Goodluck Jonathan: Why I’m Staying Away From Partisan Politics by Sweetpopcorn(op): 2:16am On May 11, 2020 |
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he reduced his political activities since he quit power in 2015 to enable him to concentrate on his foundation .https://punchng.com/why-im-staying-away-from-partisan-politics-jonathan/ 22 Likes
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| Health › COVID-19: Nigeria Imports Shipment Of Madagascar's Drugs For Testing by Sweetpopcorn(op): 1:51am On May 11, 2020 |
Abuja to receive the initial shipment for testing.https://thenationonlineng.net/madagascars-covid-19-cure-drugs-sent-to-nigeria/ 29 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Sanwo-olu Suspends Okada, Lagos Tests 1.5 Million Households by Sweetpopcorn(op): 4:10am On Apr 30, 2020 |
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo - Olu , has directed the suspension of commercial motorcycles , popularly known as okada in all areas of the state till further notice . Sanwo -Olu , at a briefing on Wednesday, said the suspension was to check the spread of COVID -19 in the state . The governor also said the state had covered over 1 . 5 million households in its house -to - house active case search . He said , “Commercial motorcycles , popularly known as okadas, are to suspend their operations statewide, except for those motorcycles used for courier and logistics purposes. “ Tricycles ( kekes) operating in unrestricted areas , must not carry more than two passengers per trip and must ensure appropriate social distancing is maintained between passengers . ” Sanwo -Olu said the state government would be implementing the dusk - to - dawn curfew announced by the President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari ( retd. ) , from Monday. The governor ordered commercial motorists to use face masks and not to take more than 60 per cent of their full capacity . “ There will be a dusk - to -dawn curfew from 8pm to 6 am daily . This means that we expect all Lagos residents to stay in their homes in these hours, except those in essential services . “ All commuters are mandated to wear face masks at all times , sanitise with alcohol -based sanitizer or wash their hands with soap under running water before and after every trip . ” The governor urged banks to open all their branches and offer full complement of their services to the public . He , however , said banking operations must fall within the stipulated hours of 9am to 3 pm. “ Companies that choose to operate within this controlled easing phase are to operate between 9 am and 3 pm. They are also directed to operate at a maximum of 60 per cent of their staff capacity . “ All entertainment centres , such as cinemas , arcades , bars , casinos, day clubs , nightclubs and beaches shall remain closed till further notice , ” Sanwo - Olu said . He added that the government ’ s whistleblower channels would be fully opened to report companies that would flout the new directives . On the 1 . 5 million households covered in its house - to -house active case search , Sanwo - Olu said, “ So far , we have covered over 1 . 5 million households; and we are also continuing to scaleup our isolation and treatment capacity . The isolation centre at Gbagada opens tomorrow ( Thursday ) , and we are currently working on building three additional isolation centres in the state . ” Copyright PUNCH https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-suspends-okada-lagos-tests-1-5-million-households/ 1 Like
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| Politics › APC, PDP Clash Over Osun Amotekun Boss Appointment by Sweetpopcorn(op): 4:02am On Apr 30, 2020 |
The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State on Tuesday said the Amotekun security network might become a failure with the appointment of Amitolu Shittu as its director-general in the state . According to a statement by the party Chairman , Olasoji Adagunodo , the new Amotekun boss is a member of the All Progressives Congress . Adagunodo said although Oyetola could engage whoever he considered good enough for the position , such appointment should not be done at the expense of people ’ s security. He said , “Amotekun may be heading for the rocks if technical handlers of the outfit are highly partisan persons , which the appointment of Mr Amitolu seems to represent . “ The appointment patently runs foul of the state House of Assembly legislation establishing Amotekun in the state , either in title or descriptive stipulations of persons suitable for such an appointment . ” However , the APC Director of Publicity , Research and Strategy , Kunle Oyatomi , queried the PDP’ s opposition to the appointment of Shittu, labelling the opposition party a noisemaker . “ The governor, after due and widespread consultations with stakeholders to tackle insecurity on a long - term basis, appointed Amitolu Shittu as the director- general of Amotekun , the well -received South- West security outfit, ” Oyatomi said . https://punchng.com/apc-pdp-clash-over-osun-amotekun-boss-appointment/
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| Politics › IMF May Approve Nigeria’s $3.4 Billion Loan Today by Sweetpopcorn(op): 5:41am On Apr 28, 2020 |
There are indications that the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund may approve the $ 3 . 4bn loan sought by Nigeria on Tuesday ( today ) .https://punchng.com/imf-may-approve-nigerias-3-4bn-loan-today/ 6 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Re: Cbn’s N50bn COVID-19 Fund Disbursement Begins Thursday by Sweetpopcorn(op): 7:15am On Apr 22, 2020 |
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| Politics › Cbn’s N50bn COVID-19 Fund Disbursement Begins Thursday by Sweetpopcorn(op): 6:33am On Apr 22, 2020 |
Barring any last-minute change in plans , the disbursement of the first tranche of the Central Bank of Nigeria N 50bn targeted credit facility would begin on Thursday. The fund , which is being managed by the NIRSAL Microfinance Bank , has received over 80 ,000 applications . The Managing Director , NIRSAL Microfinance Bank , Mr Abubakar Kure , confirmed the development in a telephone interview with our correspondent . Kure , who did not provide the amount to be disbursed in the first tranche , said that those whose applications were successful would start receiving their fund on Thursday . He said , “ But we are hopeful that towards Thursday or Friday , the disbursement of the fund would commence . ” The CBN had introduced the N 50bn Targeted Credit Facility as a stimulus package to support households and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises affected by the COVID -19 pandemic . The N 50bn intervention is being financed from the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund . In terms of limit , the loan amount would be determined based on the activity, cash flow and industry size of beneficiary , subject to a maximum of N 25 m for SMEs. Households can access a maximum of N 3 m while working capital would be a maximum of 25 per cent of the average of the previous three years ’ annual turnover. Based on the guidelines released by the CBN, those that can benefit from the fund are households with verifiable evidence of livelihood adversely impacted by COVID- 19 ; existing enterprises with verifiable evidence of business activities adversely affected as a result of the COVID - 19 pandemic and enterprises with bankable plans . According to the CBN guidelines , activities covered under the scheme include agricultural value chain; hospitality ( accommodation and food services ); health ( pharmaceuticals and medical supplies ); and airline service providers. Others are manufacturing / value addition ; trading and any other income- generating activities as may be prescribed by the CBN . https://punchng.com/cbns-n50bn-covid-19-fund-disbursement-begins-thursday/
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| Crime › Fasoranti’s Daughter: Police Arrest Four Suspected Killers, Hunt Others by Sweetpopcorn(op): 1:19am On Apr 17, 2020 |
The police said on Thursday that they had arrested the killers of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of the leader of the pan -Yoruba socio -cultural organisation , Afenifere , Chief Reuben Fasoranti . The suspects are Lawal Mazaje , 40 , from the Felele area of Kogi State; Adamu Adamu , 50 , from Jada , Adamawa State ; Mohammed Usman , 26 , from Illela, Sokoto State; and Auwal Abubakar , 25 , an indigene of Shinkafi , Zamfara State. The police said investigation revealed that the killing was carried out by eight fully armed suspected robbers led by one Tambaya ( other names unknown ) , who is currently at large . The force explained that efforts were being intensified to arrest the four other suspects currently on the run . This is coming nine months after Olakunrin was attacked between Kajola and Ore on the Ondo- Ore Road in Ondo State on July 13, 2019 , while travelling in a black Toyota Highlander SUV . Other vehicles were also ambushed and several persons , including Olakunrin’ s driver , were kidnapped , but were later rescued . Her murder stoked tension in the South- West and subsequently hastened the establishment of a regional security outfit codenamed , Amotekun , by governors in the region . The Afenifere spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin , had on April 7 , 2020 , said in a statement that four suspects had been arrested in connection with the murder . However , his assertion was refuted by the Ondo State Police Command , which claimed that it was not aware of the development . Confirming the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Thursday, the force spokesman , Frank Mba , recalled that the Inspector -General of Police , Mohammed Adamu , had in the aftermath of the incident directed the Commissioner of Police , Federal Special Anti -Robbery Squad , Fimihan Adeoye, to coordinate the team of police special forces and seasoned investigators from the Force Criminal Investigation Department , the Intelligence Response Team and the Technical Intelligence Unit to investigate the murder . Mba stated that after months of relentless efforts, the police team, on March 4, 2020 , during a follow- up action on a high -profile armed robbery and kidnap for ransom case that occurred in Ogun State, arrested Abubakar , an accessory after the fact of the crime, along the Sagamu - Ore Expressway in Ondo State. The statement said , “The arrest of Abubakar led to the arrest of two other members of the gang , Mohammed Usman and Lawal Mazaje , in Benin, Edo State, from whom a cache of ammunition was recovered , and one other , Adamu Adamu , in Akure , Ondo State. “ Having established sufficient physical and forensic evidence linking the suspects to the killing of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, the investigators , determined to clear all doubts relating to their findings , on April 8 , 2020 , conducted an identification parade at the Federal SARS headquarters , Lagos, which led to the positive and physical identification of Adamu , Mazaje and Usman by a survivor of the earlier crime. ” The police said the survivor gave a clear description of the roles each of the identified suspects played in the killing . “ At this point , the suspects capitulated and voluntarily offered a no holds barred confession on how Mrs Olakunrin was killed, ” the force stated . It added that the eight - man gang had their operational base and membership spread in the south -western part of the country and Edo State, noting that it was responsible for a series of high -profile armed robbery and kidnap operations in the region . The statement said the gang also attacked , vandalised and stole components of critical national infrastructure such as electrical and telecommunications installations . Meanwhile , the IG has declared the principal suspect , Tambaya, wanted for his role in the killing of Olakunrin. “ Tambaya, a Nigerian , speaks Hausa , Fulfulde and pidgin English languages . He is fair in complexion and in his late 20 s, between the ages of 27 and 30 . His last known address is Isanlu , Kogi State. He has a visible scar from stitches on his forehead down to his nose and mouth ,” the police said . https://punchng.com/fasorantis-daughter-police-arrest-four-suspected-killers-hunt-others/
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| Politics › Palliatives Not For Nigerians With More Than N5,000 Bank Balance by Sweetpopcorn(op): 6:11am On Apr 16, 2020 |
THOSE with more than 5,000 in their bank accounts will not partake in the palliatives being planned by the Federal Government to mitigate the effects of the lockdown extension, the government clarified on Wednesday. The clarification was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management, Sadiya Farouq, in a chat with reporters at the State House in Abuja. Explaining the modalities for the disbursement of the package, the minister said her ministry will focus on the urban poor in the implementation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive. She said: “You are aware that the President in his broadcast of Monday, 13th April, directed that we expand the beneficiaries of the conditional cash transfer by one million and in this regard, we are going to focus more now on the urban poor. “These are people who depend on the informal sector to earn their livelihood; they are daily wage earners and these are the people that we are really going to focus more on as well as people living with disabilities.” On how her ministry plans to pick beneficiaries, the minister said: “Well, we have three options; one, we are going to use the national social register that we already have; two, we are also going to focus on the urban poor as I mentioned, by using their verified BVN accounts to get them, that is, people that have an account balance of N5, 000 and below. “We are also using the mobile networks to know people that top up the credit units for their phones with may be N100 or less. Those are also people that we consider to be poor and vulnerable. So, these are the three options we are exploring and I am sure that by the time we get this data, we will be able to give this intervention.” https://thenationonlineng.net/palliatives-not-for-nigerians-with-more-than-n5000-bank-balance/
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| Politics › Lock down: 72% Of Nigerians Express Hunger Concerns – Poll by Sweetpopcorn(op): 6:42am On Apr 15, 2020 |
About 72 per cent of Nigerians have expressed concern over lack of food , economic hardship and hunger during the ongoing lockdown in the Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states .https://punchng.com/72-nigerians-express-hunger-concerns-poll/ 3 Likes
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| Health › Coronavirus: Governor Akeredolu Features In Skit To Sensitize Public On COVID-19 by Sweetpopcorn(op): 4:59pm On Mar 27, 2020 |
The Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN took a step further to sensitize the public on the need to embrace n healthy lifestyle during this period. The White bearded legal cum Politician was seen in a comedy alongside the popular comedian, Mallam and MC Arotele. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJzkjX021ac 20 Likes 6 Shares
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| Health › Ondo State Government Launches Website For Covid-19 Related Information by Sweetpopcorn(op): 12:46pm On Mar 27, 2020 |
The Ondo State Government in its bid to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state has taken another yew r step further. The Akeredolu led administration has made available to the general public a website dedicated to providing the public with relevant information regarding how the virus can be curbed and steps to take in the case of a suspended patient. Also the website is designed to regulate the various news that is been circulated across the state, ensuring that the people get authentic news rather than news that are not viable, intended to cause panic. For updates on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), the Ondo State Government has developed the website for health advisory tips, guidelines and hotlines for enquiry. Click below: http://ondostate.gov.ng/covid19/ |
| Politics › Governor Akeredolu Pays N4 Billion To Pensioners by Sweetpopcorn(op): 12:36pm On Aug 30, 2019 |
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has paid over N4 billion arrears of gratuity owed Pensioners by the immediate past administration in the state. Members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ondo State Chapter led by its Chairman Chief Raphael Adetuwo said this during a courtesy visit to the state Head of Service, Mr Dare Aragbaiye in his office in Akure. Adetuwo who commended the Akeredolu administration for the gesture said that the state government has not defaulted in the monthly payment of pension to its members since its inauguration in 2017. He appealed to the state government to commence the implementation of the approved 33% pension increase for Pensioners which their counterparts at the federal level have been enjoying since 2014. Adetuwo enjoined the state government to increase the allocation for the payment of gratuity to Pensioners at both the state and local government levels in order to enhance prompt payment of gratuity to workers immediately after their retirement, lamenting that so many of the retirees have died before the payment of their gratuity. Responding, the state Head of Service, Mr Dare Aragbaiye charged Pensioners to join hands with the state government to block all leakages of pension fund so as to alleviate the plight of their members in the state by exposing all the members that are still collecting the pension of the dead ones among them. Aragbaiye said members of the Union should desist from colluding with serving Officers of the government who are extorting money from other Pensioners for the purpose of facilitating payment of their gratuity, saying that the state government would no longer tolerate such corruption in the system. “l know that when people are retiring they contribute money to give Officers to process their gratuity and pension, this is ungodly” He charged the Union to lead the fight against the syndicate that collect 10% from their members to process their retirement papers and fast track payment of their gratuity, adding that the body should openly condemn and expose those behind the pains being experienced by Pensioners in the state.
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| Education › Americans Are Discussing About Nigerians On Twitter. Here Is What They're Saying by Sweetpopcorn(op): 12:47am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Twitter has been buzzing over great and good commendations about Nigerians living abroad, especially United State of America, U.S.A. A twitter user, known as Candace Owens ( , an American citizen, who started the post stated that Nigerians are among the most successful black people in the world. According to her; “Nigerian-Americans are the most successful ethnic group in the U.S …”If you want to know how it’s possible that blacks who come from under-developed Africa, keep outperforming blacks from overprivileged America— it’s bc they weren’t exposed to the Democrat parasite of victimhood! Her post drew a lot of attention as many U.S citizens replied her tweet with decent commendations about Nigerians. @davidkemppp said; “They work their asses off — just ALL the legal immigrants from third-world countries do. You’ll never see one of the folks from Nigerians — or an Asian — begging on a street corner or camped on the streets. They WORK hard to advance”. @brucej62 wrote; “You bet. I have some good friends from college who are from Nigeria. Smart as hell, and hard workers. @Honeybeelulu84; “My hubs is Nigerian. He’s the hardest working man I know. He can’t stand the idea of hand outs. @mcrouch824 wrote: “My DH just flew with a Nigerian American copilot and he can’t stop raving about what an awesome pilot and person he was. No victim mentally just a hard working smart guy. 2 Likes
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| Science/Technology › Google Sends Gifts To Indonesian Baby Named `google’ by Sweetpopcorn(op): 10:01am On Jul 03, 2019 |
United States technology giant Google has sent gifts to a baby boy named Google by their parents in Indonesia, local media reported on Wednesday. Google was born in November but his birth certificate went viral recently after his mother posted it on social media. Some online commenters quipped that he would find it hard to search his name on Google. “They sent several items as a token of appreciation, including a jumper,” the baby’s mother, Ella Karina, was quoted as saying by Tribunnews online newspaper. Ella said that Google congratulated them and expressed hope that baby Google would help many people in future. Google’s mother said she was initially opposed to her husband’s idea to name their second child Google, but now she has no regrets. “We thank `technology giant Google’ for their attention. We are more confident now,” Ella said. (dpa/NAN) https://citadelng.com/google-sends-gifts-to-indonesian-baby-named-google/
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| Politics › We've Ranches To Cater For Over 5,000 Cows, No Need For Ruga Settlements -Aker by Sweetpopcorn(op): 9:53am On Jul 03, 2019 |
The governor noted that Ondo state would only be interested in ranches, which could even create employment opportunities for the teeming youths in the state. Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State has kicked against the proposed Ruga settlements for herdsmen across the country. Akeredolu said the Ruga settlements, initiated by the federal government cannot be in the interests of Ondo state as the lands in the state had been earmarked for forest reserves and agriculture. The governor noted that Ondo state would only be interested in ranches, which could even create employment opportunities for the teeming youths in the state. He spoke while responding to a tweet on his official Twitter handle @RotimiAkeredolu on Tuesday, stressing that Ondo state already has two expansive lands used for ranching in Akunnu and Auga Akoko. "Our stance on the Ruga settlements debate is clear. Ondo is only interested in ranches. We have 2 large ranches existing in Akunnu and Auga. "Auga can accommodate 5,000 cows. A key difference here is that we have no preference for who manages the cattle. The ranch owners decide. ”Primary reason for #RugaSettlements although understandable does not truly factor the interests of every State. We have a youth unemployment crisis our ranches can address. Ondo State must prioritize agriculture due to the arable nature of our land. ”A lot of our land is already earmarked for forest reserves. The FG must understand why we need to be strategic in our decision making. "We implore the FG to revisit the proposal based on feedback from the different States & act accordingly," Akeredolu said on his official Twitter handle. https://citadelng.com/we-have-ranches-to-cater-for-over-5000-cows-no-need-for-ruga-settlements-governor-akeredolu/
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| Health › Ondo Secures $5m Medical Equipment From A US Group by Sweetpopcorn(op): 12:09pm On Jun 28, 2019 |
THE Ondo State government has secured a $5 million worth of new medical equipment from MedShare, a U.S. based non-profit organization in Atlanta. The non-profit organisation had donated more than $40 million worth of new medical equipment to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare systems. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu said this, in Akure, at the inspection and flag off of distribution of the biomedical equipment/ consumables to health facilities in the state. Akeredolu noted that his vision for the state “is to ensure that qualitative healthcare delivery is provided for the people of the state. “We will not renege on our campaign promises to make the health of our citizen a priority.” Akeredolu said that his administration would not rest on its oars “as we have decided to continue to work in the health sector until we put smile on the faces of our citizens.” Health commissioner Dr Wahab Adegbenro said China would soon invests $10b in the state Health Sector with the establishment of a Green Park. According to him the Chinese project would start before the end of this year in the state. The Special Adviser to the governor on Health Dr Jibayo Adeyeye said each of the 22 containers cost $250. https://citadelng.com/ondo-secures-5m-medical-equipment-from-a-us-group/
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| Investment › Re: Reconditioned Vehicles To Save ODSG N5.4b by Sweetpopcorn(op): 12:05pm On Jun 24, 2019 |
| Investment › Reconditioned Vehicles To Save ODSG N5.4b by Sweetpopcorn(op): 11:58am On Jun 24, 2019 |
About 284 unserviceable Toyota Hilux vehicles of the Ondo State Government have been contracted to a local firm to be reconditioned and brought back new. The idea which is estimated to save the government about N5.4 billion was informed by the desire to prudently manage the state’s scarce resources and as well get optimal value. This development came to the fore when the chairman of Logical Ideas Limited, the local firm handling the job, Chief Wole Okunnuga handed-over five remolded vehicles out of the 284 grounded to the state Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu. Okunnuga said the refurbishment exercise carried out on the vehicles and others to be delivered in batches involved total overhauling, changing of engines and working systems. Okunnuga who added that the refurbished vehicles are easy to maintain also stressed that it would impact on the state by reducing wastage. While pledging a two-year guarantee on the reconditioned vehicles, Okunnuga said the current market price of each of the Hilux Vehicles is about N25million whereas the cost of reconditioning grounded vehicles back to new is N6 million. In his remarks, Governor Akeredolu, said it was a great day for the state as his administration was creatively thinking outside the box by reducing wastes and cutting cost of governance considerably. Akeredolu noted that the realities of the current time do not favour purchase of brand new vehicles every year when there were lots of vehicles that can be reconditioned and brought back to new. He appreciated the Logical Ideas for engaging local artisans in the processes of bringing back the vehicles to new. “These vehicles were dead and completely grounded before. Most of them had no tyre or engine. But now they have been brought back to life,” the governor stressed. The governor assured that his administration would continue to work towards making life more enduring for the people despite paucity of funds. Also, the Secretary to the State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, commended Governor Akeredolu for his passion at making Ondo State function effectively, disclosing that his office would organise maintenance workshop for government Drivers who would be driving the vehicles. Abegunde said the workshop was necessary to enable the State Government get adequate value for the money spent on the vehicles. https://citadelng.com/reconditioned-vehicles-to-save-odsg-n5-4b/
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| Politics › Gov. Akeredolu Rejigs Cabinet by Sweetpopcorn(op): 10:04pm On Jun 17, 2019 |
As part of the efforts being made to reposition his cabinet for optimum performance aimed at ensuring that the administration delivers on its mandate to the people, the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has rejigged his cabinet. The Governor made the announcement at the end of the State Executive Council meeting, held on Monday, inside the Exco Chamber of the Governor's Office, Akure. https://citadelng.com/gov-akeredolu-rejigs-cabinet/ Three commissioners were relieved of their duties. They are: 1. Prince Solagbade Amodeni of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. 2. Rt. Hon. Taofiq Abdusalam of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructures. 3. Alhaji Ismaila Olurimisi of the Ministry of Culture. The Governor thanks the three of them for service to the good people of Ondo State and wish them well in their future endeavours. They are directed to handover all government’s property in their possession to the Permanent Secretaries of their respective ministries. The Governor has therefore nominated the following for the position of commissioners: 1. Mrs Yetunde Adeyanju 2. Mrs Titilayo Adeyemi 3. Mr Temitayo Oluwatuyi 4. Hon. Fatai Olotu 5. Akindotun Olubunmi Owanikin Esq The names of the nominees will be forwarded to the state House of Assembly for confirmation. Similarly, Governor Akeredolu has appointed two new Special Advisers. They are: 1. Hon Babatunde Kolawole 2. Hon Oyebo Aladetan Governor Akeredolu wishes the new appointees well in their new offices. He vows that the people will continue to be at the centre of the policies of his administration, while he continues to deliver the dividends of good governance to the people of the state. Segun Ajiboye Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
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| Investment › Ondo Gets $37m Health Loan From World Bank by Sweetpopcorn(op): 4:11pm On Jun 17, 2019 |
Ondo State government has accessed $37 million out of $50 million loan approved by the World Bank under the Nigerian State Health Investment Project (N-SHIP) to address the challenges facing the health sector in three states in the country. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro, and the Special Adviser to the governor on Health, Jibayo Adeyeye, who disclosed this at the weekend during a seminar on how to sustain the health sector financing, said two other states – Adamawa and Nasarawa – benefitted from the World Bank loan. The Executive Secretary, the state Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Francis Akanbiemu, said about 600 Primary Health Centres (PHC) across the 18 local government areas of the state under the N-SHIP in order to reduce maternal and child deaths in the state. According to Akanbiemu, the PHCs have been serving as mini-Mother and Child Hospitals to complement the existing ones in the state. However, Adeyeye said the World Bank programme, which began in the state in 2014, would wind down next year,. This, according to him, is giving the state concern on how to maintain the health scheme which has led to the rehabilitation of many health centres in the state. To sustain the performance base financing project beyond the time World Bank would be withdrawing; Adeyeye said government has put together the Ondo State Contributory Health Scheme. He said: “N-SHIP will be winding down in 2020 in Ondo State. There is need that we sustain the scheme. The Health Insurance Commission has been established by the law of Ondo State House of Assembly. It has been assented to by the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.” https://citadelng.com/ondo-gets-37m-health-loan-from-world-bank/
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| Politics › Ondo State Set To Begin Bitumen Exploration by Sweetpopcorn(op): 9:13am On Jun 17, 2019 |
Arrangements are in top gear to kick-start the exploration of the large deposit of Bitumen in Ondo State by an indigenous company, South West Bitumen, (SWB) which has secured a 25-Year renewable operational mining license across a land mass of about14,800 Hectares in the Southern part of the Sunshine State. Speaking during a working visit to the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN; the Managing Director of South West Bitumen Company, Engineer Akin Odumakinde, disclosed that construction of a befitting operational base for the company would be completed within the next three months. Engineer Odumakinde who told the governor that the SWB was ready to commence mining operation of bitumen in the state very soon having taken delivery of needed equipment and paid the agreed compensation to the families of land owners whose landed properties were within the landmass acquired for the project. He said on completion, several persons would be employed from the host communities across Odigbo , Irele and Okitipupa Local Government Areas. He categorically stated that a Bitumen Research and Development Centre has been established at the Federal University of Technology in Akure and its affiliate to be at the state’s University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa. At inception of his administration the governor had stated that the bitumen project was close to his heart adding that the product which the state has in large abundance would not only be harnessed but also bring about the desired change to the economic fortunes of the state. While briefing the governor on the efforts carried out so far on the project, the Managing Director explained that the nation stands to benefit a lot from the project. He stressed that Nigeria consumes more than 95% of bitumen processed in West Africa, noting that the state ranked 5th largest bitumen reserves in the world with the potential of producing asphalt products that can compete in the international market if explored. Responding, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu commended the company for its efforts towards ensuring the realisation of the untapped products and also resolving with host communities in a more civil manner which will be of great benefit to them and the state at large. Arakunrin Akeredolu acknowledged the former Minister of Mines and Steel Development and now the Governor of Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, for his immeasurable interest at granting the license to the company . He assured that the State Government would look speedily into the request to confer Deeds of Ownership of the acquired land for the project on the company through the issuance of Certificate of Ownership. https://citadelng.com/bitumen-exploration-set-to-begin-in-ondo-state/ 7 Likes 1 Share
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| Education › 5,305 Out Of 21,000 Applicants Are Qualified For Admission Into Aaua... by Sweetpopcorn(op): 9:06am On Jun 17, 2019 |
The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, has declared that the institution only found 5,305 out of over 21,000 students to be qualified for admission into the school. This means about 16,000 UTME candidates and Applicants failed to gain admission into the university. The VC therefore charged the newly-admitted students of the Institution, to shun vices capable of thwarting their academic pursuits, assuring them that the University is prepared to make them fulfil their academic dreams. Prof. Ajibefun gave the advice today while addressing the 5,305 newly-admitted students of the University at the Matriculation Ceremony for the 2018/2019 academic session. The VC said, “It’s important to note that you are very fortunate to be among the admitted 5,305 students, out of over 21,000 applicants that picked Adekunle Ajasin University. It is on this note that I would like to admonish you to take your admission seriously by being studious and ensure that your individual studentship is sustained. “Let me remind you, as I also did during your orientation programme, that this University has zero tolerance for vices, including examination misconduct, rape, cultism, fraud and theft. “I am happy to inform you, dear new students and distinguished parents and guardians, that Adekunle Ajasin University has the required conducive learning environment and facilities; as well as the human and material resources that will enable our students to fulfill their learning aspirations.” The VC congratulated the students on their admission. The Acting Registrar, Mr. Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa, administered the Matriculation Oath on the students. https://citadelng.com/5305-out-of-21000-applicants-are-qualified-for-admission-into-aaua-vc/
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| Politics › Re: Live update: Interactive Session with Governor Akeredolu by Sweetpopcorn: 6:02pm On Jun 09, 2019 |
It's crystal clear that the people of Ondo State would definitely seek to the executive governor of Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his proposed plan to explore out of cannabis M-Oil for pure medicinal purposes. Finally we will get the chance to hear him speak, clarifying the misconception surrounding this issue. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › Akeredolu Emerges Chairman South West Governors' Forum, Set To Hold Security Sum by Sweetpopcorn(op): 1:38pm On Jun 07, 2019 |
Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has emerged the chairman of the South West Governors' Forum. Governor Akeredolu emerged Chairman at a Special Security Meeting of Governors from the South West region, held at the Ondo State Governor's Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. The meeting was held to address the growing spate of insecurity in the South West Region. The Governors announced their decision to hold a regional security summit that will bring all critical stakeholders together to brainstorm on how to stem the tide of insecurity in the region. The meeting was attended by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde; Odun State Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola and Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN. Akeredolu's emergence as Chairman of the South West Governors' Forum followed a unanimous decision by all the governors from the South West. Speaking after the Special Security meeting, the host Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, said the DAWN commission has been directed to coordinate the summit aimed at further promoting the developmental agenda of the South West region. He said the DAWN commission will also look at all modalities that will help to stem the tide of banditry, kidnapping and insecurity in the zone and also look into the national agenda and response. “There's urgent need to stem the tide of criminal activities and banditry in our region and as leaders, we must be proactive in our approach to addressing the issue," Governor Akeredolu said. He stated further that a consulting firm, KPMG has been appointed to review the tenure of the Group Managing Director of Oodua investment company, which has all the South West State Govenments as shareholders. https://citadelng.com/akeredolu-emerges-chairman-south-west-governors-forum-set-to-hold-security-summit/ Pictures � by Nguher Gabrielle Zaki
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| Family › Mid-semester Break Ends As AAUA Announces Date For Resumption, Examination by Sweetpopcorn(op): 6:36pm On Jun 06, 2019 |
The Senate of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko at its emergency meeting held today, Thursday, 6th June 2019 has released the resumption date as well as the examination date. This was confirmed in an official statement obtained by ECHO which was signed by the University's Acting Registrar, Mr Akinfemiwa Opeoluwa on Thursday and posted on the official Facebook group of the University. The statement stipulates June 9 as the resumption date while examination will commence June 17. The statement further stated that Senate after deliberation decided as follows: "1. That students should resume on campus for the remaining part of first semester 2018/2019 academic session on Sunday, 9th June, 2019." "2. The first semester 2018/2019 examinations will commence on Monday 17th June, 2019." And that "the circular serves to bring the above decisions of Senate to the attention of students and the University Community for their information and compliance, please." Meanwhile, the Tuition Fee meeting with the Ondo State Government is yet to be concluded. https://citadelng.com/mid-semester-break-ends-as-aaua-announces-date-for-resumption-examination/
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| Politics › Re: Akeredolu Turning Ondo State Around by Sweetpopcorn(op): 11:29am On May 30, 2019 |
Road Dualisation
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| Politics › Re: Akeredolu Turning Ondo State Around by Sweetpopcorn(op): 11:28am On May 30, 2019 |
Empowerment for all
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| Politics › Re: Akeredolu Turning Ondo State Around by Sweetpopcorn(op): 11:25am On May 30, 2019 |
The Ore Industrial Hub in Ondo State
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| Politics › Akeredolu Turning Ondo State Around by Sweetpopcorn(op): 11:04am On May 30, 2019 |
The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, is leaving none in doubt of the fact that he’s in government for serious business. The governor has delivered no fewer than 45 kilometer of roads in the last 18 months across the three senatorial districts of the State. In his less than 3years of governorship, Akeredolu has already littered the the face of the state with beautiful projects. From the south through the central to the northern senatorial districts of the sunshine state, the governor works wonders. The government of Ondo State under Akeredolu has done a number of many other road projects that are still undergoing construction. In Ondo North Senatorial District, the commissioner listed projects completed to include the 2.5km Jubilee Ugbe road; 1.5km Supare (Oke Afaa) road and 27.5km Iwaro road. This is apart from the reconstruction of the collapsed three major culverts in Ikare-Akoko. Others are 2.5km Hewlet, Ogbo Omo, Igbadara and Ayegunle road in Ifon. Also completed are the 2.5km internal roads in GRA, Owo; the dualization of adjoining roads in Owo is almost completed. On the planned dualization of 4.3km Ikare township road, 7.1km road in Owo and the 7.8km Akure-Ijoka-A Divison road, the Special Adviser said valuation of the properties across the roads had reached advanced stage. These include Iyere – ipele – idoani road; access road in Powderize egg factory at Emure; parking lot at Akure airport; construction of Ondo Boys High school internal road network; dualisation of CBN road, akure; construction of Subeb Sijuade road, akure; repair of approach slabs of Alape & Aboto bridge in ilaje. The government partnered with NDDC and has just awarded 40km Araromi (ondo state) – Lekki (Lagos state) road. It has also awarded Idanre to ijoka is 16km & dualisation of A Division to ijoka is 8.14km. The Oke -Alabojuto /Ikare dualisation road project is a wonderment for which the northern constituents of the state has continued to hail the governor. Yet, the works continue unabated across the state. Projects to include the 1.5km Abusoro road in Akure; 2.0km Iwalewa-Alafiatayo-Hospital-Oshinle road in Akure. Also completed, according to the governor’s aide, is the 3km Okelisa and Bajare roads in Idanre; Ongoing ones to include Oke-Ogba road in Akure, Alagbaka-High Court-SIB road also in Akure; Gaga road in Aluke; Igbaraoke-Ibuji road; Isharun township roads and Bolodunro-Fagbo road in Ondo town. Fiwasaye-Airport street light project is also ongoing. Sabomi-Ajagba road was 95% completed, while work is ongoing on Police Station road in Ore. Work has also reached 97% completion on Okitipupa-Ayeka-Irele road. If Akeredolu continues this way, many among the people will benefit from the people – oriented projects for which he has now become very popular with the people of the state. In recognition of the infrastructural works he’s doing in the state which has attracted huge luster and acclaim, we hail and confer the award of the Doyen of Democracy on him. https://citadelng.com/akeredolu-turning-ondo-state-around/
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| Education › Another Fee Protest Rocks Ondo State Capital by Sweetpopcorn(op): 9:12am On May 21, 2019 |
JUST IN: Students from two institutions in Ondo State, Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko and Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa has taken to the streets again to protest the hike in their tuition fee. Info gathered reveals that the students are currently in Akure, State capital to agitate a reduction in their tuition fee.
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