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  • Photos: Fire guts largest auto parts market n Ibadan

    Photos: Fire guts largest auto parts market n Ibadan

    The largest auto parts market in Ibadan, Araromi market at Agodi Gate, Ibadan, Oyo State has been gutted by fire leaving several shops and properties destroyed.

    Traders wailed as the fire which started in the early hours of Saturday raged on for many hours.

    The distressed traders were said to have called the attention of the Oyo State Fire Service as others made frantic efforts to put out the fire.

    Eyewitnesses said on arrival at the market, firemen had difficulty in getting close to the spot of the fire as the pathway was blocked by shops.

    The inflammable materials were also reported to have intensified the fire. The tyre section of the market suffered the most devastation.

    As at the time of this report, no casualty was recorded but traders said valuables including fairly used tyres and spare parts worth millions of naira have been destroyed.

  • Shoprite workers embark on protests, shut down company indefinitely

    Shoprite workers embark on protests, shut down company indefinitely

    Shoprite workers at Ring Road branch, Ibadan, on Friday, embarked on another round of protest, shutting down the company indefinitely.

    The workers, under the aegis of National Union of Shop and Distributive Employees (NUSDE), vowed that the company would remain shut until management acceded to their demands.

    The Chairman, NUSDE, Shoprite branch, Mr Williams Peter, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that the union was using the Easter period to press home its demands since dialogue had failed.

    He stated that all Shoprite stores had been shut down nationwide because the negotiation between the union and the management had been deadlocked.

    Peter attributed the indefinite strike to the alleged refusal of the management to meet up with the demands of the union.

    He said that although the planned transfer of Shoprite to a new owner had been withheld for now, we see this Easter period as the right time to get management to listen to us and accede to our demands.

    “However, if the management is not ready to listen to us, it then means that Shoprite is not ready to open this April. We will shut the company down until they listen to us.

    “Give us what we want and we will then be ready to discuss with the new investors and have a new agreement with them,” the union leader said.

    Meanwhile, the management of the company has described the industrial action embarked upon by the workers as ‘unlawful’.

    The management, in a memo issued by its Divisional Human Resources Manager, Adeola Kagho, the company said that it was appropriate action to be taken against the striking workers, saying that this might include their summary dismissal, should they fail to return to work.

    “Please note that your conduct is in breach of your contract of employment, company rules and procedures and the applicable federal legislation.

    “The company is not prepared to tolerate your participation in any unlawful industrial action.

    “The company is now considering appropriate action to be taken against you and this may include your summary dismissal, should you disregard the instruction/ultimatum hereunder.

    “You are accordingly instructed to return to work immediately in an orderly and diligent manner,” Kagho said.

    She urged the workers to follow the ‘established company’s internal procedure, should they wish to raise any grievance.

    NAN reports that the union’s demands include better conditions of service and payoff whenever the company decides to change its ownership.

    NAN also reports that the union had embarked on a warning strike on March

  • EFCC arrests 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Lagos

    EFCC arrests 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Lagos

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan and Lagos.

    This was contained in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan.

    The Ibadan Zonal Office arrested 24 of the suspects, while the remaining 10 were arrested by the Lagos Zonal Office.

    Uwujaren said the suspects were apprehended during separate operations in Ibadan, Oyo State and Lagos.

    The spokesperson said that 24 suspects, most of whom claimed to be undergraduates, were apprehended on Thursday at their hideout in Apete area of Ibadan.

    He said the early morning raid followed actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related crimes.

    Uwujaren said the commission recovered valuable items including four exotic cars, mobile phones, laptops, SIM cards and several incriminating documents.

    The spokesperson said the 10 suspects arrested in Lagos were apprehended at Horizon II Estate, Meadow Hall Way, Lekki, Lagos, following credible information on their alleged criminal activities.

    He said the suspects were involved in romance scam, unemployment scam, identity theft and purchase of malicious tools to compromise corporate email accounts.

    Uwujaren said that among the items recovered from the suspects in Lagos were mobile phones and laptop computers.

    He said the suspects volunteered statements to the commission and would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.

  • JUST IN: Gunmen attack Ibadan, kidnap farmer, couple

    JUST IN: Gunmen attack Ibadan, kidnap farmer, couple

    No fewer than three persons were kidnapped after gunmen invaded a community in Ibadan, Oyo State.

    According to reports the three people were kidnapped at two different locations within the Oluyole local government area of Ibadan on Monday.

    It was gathered that the victims include a male farmer and a couple who are also farmers

    Sources in the community said that the couple were abducted inside their farm located at Alabameji Village, Sanyo area while the other farmer was snatched from the Soka area of Ibadan.

    Sanyo and Soka which are less than one Kilometre from each other, are communities along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

    However, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi only confirmed the abduction of the couple when he spoke to newsmen on the incident.

    Fadeyi informed that investigations have commenced into the circumstances surrounding the kidnap.

    He also disclosed that the police are on the trail of the suspects.

    “A couple was abducted at Alabameji village, Sanyo area yesterday 29/03/2021 at about 2:20 pm in their farmland.

    “The DPO and team immediately raised to the scene for on the spot assessment. Investigations have commenced and on the trail of the hoodlums to arrest them and equally released the abductee…” He said

  • UI set to commence post-UTME screening April 6

    UI set to commence post-UTME screening April 6

    The management of the University of Ibadan says it will commence its post-UTME screening for registered candidates on April 6.

    This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday by Mr Olatunji Oladejo, the University Director, Directorate of Public Communications, on behalf of the Registrar, Mrs Olubumi Faluyi.

    Faluyi said that the screening which would be computer based test, would start on Tuesday, April 6, to Saturday, April 10, 2021.

    “This is to inform prospective candidates who have registered for the post UTME that information concerning the date, time and venue of the test will be communicated to each candidate.

    “The information will be sent via photo cards to each candidate through the University Admission Portal.

    “Candidates are requested to print the photo cards and bring it along to the venue of the screening.

    “A computer based test access fee of N1,000 will be paid for the screening.

    “Enquiries can be directed to the following Desk Officers:

    Mr. L. O. Abu – 08071183955;

    Mr. A. Kolade – 08067557709.”

  • Gunmen abduct church, bank staff in Ibadan

    Gunmen abduct church, bank staff in Ibadan

    The Police Command in Oyo State on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of a staff of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and Polaris Bank staff at a quarry site in Ibadan.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen invaded a quarry site along Ijebu-Ode/ Ibadan road on Monday and kidnapped Mr Popoola Isaac, a RCCG staff, and Mr Ismail Adeoye, a Polaris Bank staff.

    The command Public Relations Officer, Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed the abduction in a text message to NAN on Tuesday.

    Fadeyi said that efforts were being intensified to secure release of the victims and arrest the abductors.

    NAN reports that the incident occurred at Dalli Village (Binu Quarry) along Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road.

    The case was reported at the Idi Ayunre Police Station in Ibadan.

  • Fire razes Sabo market in Oyo, destroys goods worth millions

    Fire razes Sabo market in Oyo, destroys goods worth millions

    Several shops at the popular Sabo market in Oyo town were razed by fire. The fire which started around 10 pm on Tuesday spread to most part of the market leading to the destruction of goods and properties worth millions.

    The Chief Fire Officer in Oyo State, Mr. Moshood Adewuyi who confirmed the incident said eight shops were affected by the fire.

    He said the fire emanated from a nearby dumpsite close to the market. Mr. Moshood said the dumpsite was set ablaze and was not monitored as the fire razed into the market.

    “Yes. Yes. It is true. We were called around 30 minutes to 11 pm. We went to the scene of the incident. You know our office is very close to Sabo.

    “Immediately they got there, they discovered that some shops were still intact and they tried as much as possible to cut the spread.

    “About eight shops were affected. And what were discovered in those shops were Cocoa, cashew nuts, and some baskets. Those are the major things.“

    So, it was only eight shops that were affected. Let us now go to the main cause, the people there, having known that they have property worth millions of naira, they also have a dumpsite, they burnt it and left.

  • Insecurity: South West Governors, monarchs storm Ibadan [Photos]

    Insecurity: South West Governors, monarchs storm Ibadan [Photos]

    Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday played host to his colleague governors from the South West at at the Oyo State Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan ahead of a security meeting scheduled.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that four top traditional rulers from the region have also arrived the government house for the meeting.

    The guests are part of enlarged stakeholders to participate at the security, meeting to be hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde, at the Executive Chamber of the Governors office.

    The meeting is to be attended by the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari.

    The four traditional rulers that have arrived as at the time of filing, this report includes, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji; Akarigbo of Remo, Oba Babatunde Ajayi and the Olugbo of Ugboland, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan.

    Governors that have also arrived at the Agodi Secretariat include, Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) and Dapo Abiodun (Ogun).

    The early birds are awaiting the arrival of the Service Chiefs including, the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu and the Director-General of State Service, Yussuf Mogaji Bichi and two other governors from the region.

    The meeting will also have in attendance other governors from the Southwest states as well as the members of the Oyo State Council of Obas.

    Unconfirmed sources hinted that the IGP and DG DSS are expected to make an on-the-spot assessment of the Shasha scene, Akinyele local government where a recent crisis broke out.

    Recall that four northern governors last week visited Governor Makinde in a bid to tame the crisis that almost turned tribal.

  • Yoruba, Hausa clash in Oyo unfortunate, tragic – Osinbajo

    Yoruba, Hausa clash in Oyo unfortunate, tragic – Osinbajo

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described as unfortunate recent mayhem at Shaha, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

    While speaking with newsmen during a condolence visit to late Lateef Jakande’s residents, Ilupeju, the Vice President said the Shasha incident is unfortunate and tragic.

    “I have heard about the unfortunate mayhem and the tragic loss of lives at the Shasha market in the past few days.

    ”Shasha market has been a melting pot for traders bringing foodstuff from the North to the Southwest for decades.

    “For decades traders from the North have done business with their brothers from the Southwest and they have lived in peace and even inter-married. Shasha represents unity,” he said.

    He added: “So when a disagreement arises between individuals or a criminal act is committed by one against the other we must ensure that we see it for what it is, a criminal act, which must be punished according to law. Not an ethnic conflict.

    “Every Nigerian has a constitutional right to live, work and enjoy their lives in safety, peace under the law.”

    Osinbajo said it was the duty of government through the police and other law enforcement agencies to arrest and prosecute any person who commits a crime against a citizen of this nation.

    He said it is the role of the citizen to assist the police to identify the criminals.

    “We must never take the law into our own hands, if we do we will be promoting chaos, and a breakdown of law and order, and all of us especially the most vulnerable amongst us, will be at risk.

    ”I urge all community leaders to work together to preserve the brotherly co-existence that our people from different parts of the country have enjoyed in Shasha market for several decades.

    “I commend the governor for his swift and decisive action and all the law enforcement agencies for their prompt intervention,” he said.

  • EFCC arrests 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan

    EFCC arrests 13 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 13 suspected internet fraudsters.

    This is contained in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwajuren and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan.

    The statement said that the suspect were arrested on Monday in Ibadan, following an intelligence report detailing their alleged involvement in internet fraud and other related offences.

    The anti graft agency said that four cars, phones, laptops and other incriminating documents used in perpetrating the crime were allegedly recovered from them.

    It said that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.