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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENDERS IN FOR A TOUGH TIME IN OGUN- ABIODUN

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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has sounded a note of warning to environmental offenders in the state, saying that his government would not hesitate to make use of the mobile court to deal with environmental offenders.

Prince Abiodun who made this known in Abeokuta, while on an inspection to monitor the level of compliance of the people of the state to  environmental sanitation, urged the people not to use the period to walk around the town, saying that offenders when caught would be arrested, fined and jailed accordingly.

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” I want to enjoin all our citizen in Ogun State to ensure that they keep up with the spirit of sanitation, a day like these is dedicated for us to clean our environment, do not spend that day walking around, if you do walk around, you will be arrested just like these people, and fortunately we have a mobile court with a magistrate in there and you will be fined and sentenced and dealt with accordingly,” he said.

Abiodun however opined that it would be difficult to lure investors into the state if the first thing they see when they arrive the state was trash, urging the people to be responsible.

” We cannot say we want to join hands together and build a future together if we are not able to do the simplest of things which is as much as keeping our environment clean.

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” How do we begin to encourage people to come and invest in Ogun state when the first thing they see is either trash or a habit of a people that are not able to clean their environment themselves, so I want to enjoin all of us to ensure that we  are responsible, it is called responsibility consciousness, on the part of government, we will do the needful, on the part of the citizens, please do the needful and help us so that we can help you,” he said.

He also attributed the recent cases of ecological problems in some parts of the state to the incessant blockage of drainages, blockage of waterways by people who either dump refuse in the drains or build houses on water paths, enjoining the people to support  government in its quest to maintain a clean environment,

He disclosed that government was coming up with a scheme that would be participatory and at the same time ensure that dirt are properly disposed, urging the people to ensure they keep up with the spirit of sanitation.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, TPL Yetunde Dina acknowledged the level of compliance of the people towards the exercise, urging residents to continually clean their environments and their drainages.

Meanwhile, the Secretary to the Ogun state Government, Mr. Olatokunbo  Talabi has decried the level of compliance of road users, especially truck drivers, saying that the state government has a zero tolerance for traffic offenders.

Talabi however described the incident where a truck driver wanted to run over a traffic vehicle around the governors office as worrisome, expressing delight at the arrest of the offender.

” I am certain that in the coming months, you will begin to see how people changes in the system, including some of the things that we witnessed today, just to obey a traffic instruction is becoming a major issue, I am confident we are starting on a good note, I am sure that the level of disobedience that we see or recklessness that we have witnessed today will not be condoned and of cause we are going to do something about it.
“I am happy that we were able to accost these gentleman today and of cause, he will be like examples for others, but, we are orderly people, we are methodical, we will take them through the normal process for punishment for such an offense,” he said.

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Ibadan Mogajis pledge allegiance to Olubadan-designate

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Ibadan Mogajis pledge allegiance to Olubadan-designate

 

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FAMILY heads in Ibadan, also known as Ibadan Mogajis, on Thursday, visited the  Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and pledged their allegiance to him.

 

Ibadan Mogajis pledge allegiance to Olubadan-designate

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The exercise was in fulfilment of the Ibadan tradition upon the nomination of Olakulehin as the Olubadan-designate.

The Mogajis were led by the Aare Egbe Mogaji, Asimiyu Ariori, to the private residence of Oba Olakulehin in the Alalubosa Government Reserved Area, Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

The PUNCH reports that the Olubadan-In-Council nominated and forwarded the name of Oba Olakulehin to the state government, after an April 16 selection meeting called by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, at Oja’ba Palace in Ibadan.

 

 

The stool became vacant after the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years before joining his ancestors at the age of 81 years.

 

 

Speaking during their visit to the Olubadan-designate, the Mogajis, speaking through Ariori, pledged their support to the monarch and prayed for sound health and long life during his reign.

The Mogajis also sought the permission of the Olubadan-designate to visit the Otun Balogun, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, in line with the tradition, noting that the same was done to the Otun Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, after they visited the 42nd Olubadan, the late Oba Lekan Balogun, upon nomination.

 

Oba Olakulehin, who in his response, granted their request and appreciated the Mogajis for the visit, prayed that each of them would fulfil their desires on the path to the Olubadan throne.

The younger brother of the monarch, Chief Osuolale Owolabi, thanked the Mogajis for their pledge of support and obeisance to the Olubadan-designate.

 

 

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Delta bloodbath: Villagers shun Reps hearing

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MEMBERS of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence were in Warri, Delta State, on Wednesday, for the scheduled investigative hearing into the killing of 17 military personnel at Okuama community, in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

 

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Delta bloodbath: Villagers shun Reps hearing

 

The investigative hearing was in line with the resolution of the House during its sitting on March 19 to investigate the remote causes of the incident.

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The PUNCH reports that 17 military personnel, including a Lieutenant Colonel, two Majors and a Captain, were ambushed and killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen while they were in Okuama on a peacekeeping mission.

Following the incident, military personnel, in what was considered to be a reprisal, demolished and razed houses in the Okuama riverine community, with residents taking refuge in the neighbouring bushes of Ewu Kingdom.

 

The House committee members, led by Babajimi Benson, arrived at the sitting venue at the Government House Annex, Edjeba, in Warri South Local Government Area of the state, at about 10.45 a.m. but waited endlessly for indigenes of the troubled Okuama community to make their presentations.

However, while the waiting lasted, sources said the villagers failed to show up for “fear of arrest or intimidation by the military.”

However, the committee chairman, while addressing journalists, said the committee had received useful memoranda on the incident from some stakeholders.

 

The House committee members, led by Babajimi Benson, arrived at the sitting venue at the Government House Annex, Edjeba, in Warri South Local Government Area of the state, at about 10.45 a.m. but waited endlessly for indigenes of the troubled Okuama community to make their presentations.

However, while the waiting lasted, sources said the villagers failed to show up for “fear of arrest or intimidation by the military.”

However, the committee chairman, while addressing journalists, said the committee had received useful memoranda on the incident from some stakeholders.

 

Benson also disabused the minds of Okuama indigenes who might be worried about their safety, assuring them that “there would be no witch-hunt whatsoever.”

He advised members of the public who are willing to submit a memorandum to do so in 10 copies and submit the same to the committee within one week.

 

He said they could submit such memoranda to the clerk of the committee, Musa Aliyu at the National Assembly, Abuja, or at the public investigative hearing.

He said, “The House of Representatives Committee on Defence looks forward to a robust engagement and meaningful contributions from all stakeholders.

“We came in yesterday (Tuesday). We met Governor Oborevwori and we told him our mission. We’re here today (Wednesday) to see members of the community on camera and by way of memoranda.

“We’ve received a lot of memoranda from them but they’ve not turned out physically. The window is extended for a week. So we’re still expecting a lot more memorandum from the people of Okuama community.

“We’ve assured the governor and the people that we have the full backing of the House of Representatives to ensure that this matter is reviewed from both sides and followed to a logical conclusion.”

 

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Prophet Kingsley Aitafo Rolls Out 3 Days Prophetic Crusade

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Prophet Kingsley Aitafo Rolls Out 3 Days Prophetic Crusade

Prophet Kingsley Aitafo led Oneness in Christ ministry in conjunction with CCC Living Grace Tabernacle has declared the theme of their monthly three days open revival.
Prophet Kingsley Aitafo Rolls Out 3 Days Prophetic Crusade
Tagged Praise Him for His mighty acts, the power packed crusade begins on Sunday, April 28th till 30th of April 2024 at 20 Showole street, Ewupe, Singer Sango, Ogun state from 5pm daily.
Other guest ministers include Prophetess Irenise, Prophetess Arinola and Evangelist Lanre Matthew.
According to prophet Kingsley Aitafo, the revival will featured salvation, healing, deliverance, signs and wonders with prophetic solutions .

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