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  • Kwara intensifies efforts to prevent outbreak of diseases

    Prevention

    By Mujidat Oyewole

    Ilorin, June 28, 2024 (NAN) Kwara Government says it has put various measures in place to prevent the outbreak of diseases, especially cholera, which is already ravaging some states in the country.

    The Permanent Secretary (PS) in the state Ministry of Environment, Dr Abubakar Ayinla, disclosed this at a news conference by the ministry in Ilorin on Friday.

    Ayinla said the ministry’s environmental health team in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders would be supervising the clearing of indiscriminate refuse dumped on riverbanks.

    The PS said the exercise would be along Sobi Road, near Akerebiata Abattoir, and other neighbouring communities during Saturday’s monthly environmental sanitation.

    “We are killing many birds with one stone, just as the National Environmental Sanitation Day is marked every June 28, annually.

    “We also need to be weary and proactive so that we do not let loose our guards in keeping cholera and other diseases at bay while undertaking the sanitation exercise,” he said.

    Ayinla called on the residents to join hands with the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration in ensuring a clean environment.

    He urged them to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse, especially on riverbanks and road medians, saying they should use the waste bins provided at strategic locations across the metropolis.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a modified environmental sanitation exercise will take place on Saturday to mark the National Environmental Sanitation Day.

    However, due to the ongoing National Business and Technical Education Board (NABTEB) examination, the state government allowed free vehicular and human movement but with a charge to the people to clean their environment. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

    MOB/MAS

    Edited by Moses Solanke

  • Court remands adolescent in borstal home for taking drugs

    Court remands adolescent in borstal home for taking drugs

    Remand

    By Mujidat Oyewole

    Ilorin, June 28, 2024 (NAN) An Area Court sitting in Ilorin remanded an adolescent in a borstal home for taking drugs

    The Judge, Hammad Ajumonbi gave the ruling after the minor’s uncle told the court that his nephew was addicted to hard drugs.

    Ajumonbi ordered that the defendant be admitted to the training institute for one year in the Borstal Training Institute.

    He also held that the minor should be allowed to learn any skill of his choice during his one-year stay in the home.

    Earlier, an officer from the Nigeria Correctional Service, Mr Tiamiyu Hakeem told the court that the defendant’s mother reported the case at the Borstal Training Institute.

    Hakeem said that the mother explained how he used money he got from her shop to buy hard drugs and wanted the institute to reform him. (NAN) www.nannews.ng

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  • SON urges manufacturers to get their products certified

    Certification

    By Mujidat Oyewole

    Ilorin, June 26, 2024 (NAN) The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Wednesday in Ilorin urged manufacturers to get their products certified through the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP).

    Engr. Timothy Abner, SON’s Director of Human Resources, while presenting MANCAP certificates to four companies said certification was a programme put in place by law for manufacturers in Nigeria.

    He explained that certification would enable consumers to know that a product had maintained a minimum standard requirement, and it has become necessary for SON to ensure the law was implemented.

    “The programme is to recognise those that are abiding by the law and consistently showing that they are operating according to standard, as well as encourage other manufacturers,” Abner said.

    SON’s Kwara Coordinator, Mr Ayeni Feyisara, said the organisation has been sensitising manufacturers and encouraging them to get their products certified, in order for their customers to purchase quality products.

    “Most manufacturers want to have their products displayed in the market, but not interested in certifying them.

    “The fact that a product is acceptable does not mean that it is excellent. So, the certification is for products that are excellent, consistent and ready to meet up with acceptable limits,” Feyisara said.

    The State Coordinator stressed that there was the need to applaud companies which followed due procedure and acquired their certificate, in order to encourage them to continue and motivate others.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the four companies certified are HMA Nigeria Ltd., LUBCON Ltd., B&Q ventures and Muhrima Bildej Nigeria Ltd. (NAN)www.nannews.ng
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    (Edited by Yinusa Ishola and Olawale Alabi)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Court remands teenager in Correctional Institute over hard drugs

    Remand

    By Mujidat Oyewole
    Ilorin, June 25, 2024 (NAN) An Area Court sitting at Centre-Igboro in Ilorin has remanded a teenager in the Borstal Correctional Training Institute at Ganmo for taking hard drugs and keeping bad friends.

    The Presiding Judge, Toyin Aluko, in his ruling said the step taken by the teenager’s father to change the child for good was well intended.

    Aluko ordered that the teenager be taken and kept in the training institute for one year.

    He said within the period he should be allowed to learn any available handiwork of his choice.

    “However, if he changes and becomes a good person, he should be allowed to leave the institute and continue with his life freely,” the judge added.

    Earlier, an officer from the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Tiamiyu Hakeem (ASCI), had told the court that the teenager’s parents reported their child to them.

    He said this was because of his bad behaviour and they said they wanted the institute to reform him.

    “The father complained that his child takes all forms of hard drugs, goes about with bad gangs and usually disobeys his parents.

    “He said that the mother also agreed that he should be taken to our institute for him to be reformed and be a good citizen,” Hakeem said.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    (Edited by Chidi Opara and Olawale Alabi)

     

  • Man seeks divorce after 49 years of marriage in Ilorin

    Divorce

    By Mujidat Oyewole

    Ilorin, June 24, 2024 (NAN) One Abdulrasaq Oyewumi on Monday filled for the divorce of his wife, Silifat Abdulrasaq, after 49 years of marriage over alleged stubbornness.

    The petitioner told the court that his wife was disrespectful and arrogant.

    According to Oyewumi, she does not obey my instruction but prefers to do things her way.

    “I have unofficially divorced her thrice and each time she packed to her father’s house, her relatives will beg for reconciliation but she will repeat the same thing each time she returns.

    “I am tired of her attitude and cannot live with her again. I want to officially divorce her,” he said.

    Silifat told the court that she loved her husband and could  not leave her matrimonial home.

    “I have pleaded with him but he does not want to accept my apology.

    “I did not intimidate any of his family member and I don’t have anywhere to go, I will change my behaviour,” she pleaded.

    The presiding Judge,Hammad Ajumonbi, ordered that the petitioner should make provision for the respondent accommodation, where she would observe her three months iddah (period of grace) before the next adjourned date.

    The case was adjourned until July 8 for hearing. (NAN)www.nannews.ng

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    Edited by Joe Idika
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  • Gov. AbdulRazaq provides health insurance for road sweepers in Kwara

    Sweepers

    By Mujidat Oyewole

    Ilorin, June 22, 2024 (NAN) Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has provided health insurance for all street sweepers in the state, saying this was necessary for them to be healthy and active at work.

    The state’s Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, disclosed this on Saturday in Ilorin during an interactive session with the sweepers.

    Alabi, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Malam Shehu Ndanusa, said the sweepers would therefore be registered by the state health insurance officials.

    He added that they would be given registration/enrollment cards to be used at state-owned hospitals.

    “Most of the sweepers are indigenes and have the opportunity to access the health insurance for free. All they need to do is to get registered.

    “This is to encourage them to perform well in their work and make them know that their health is paramount to us,” the Deputy Governor said.

    Hajiya Nafisat Buge, the state’s Commissioner for Environment, while speaking during the event said it was to celebrate workers who work tirelessly to make the city clean.

    “This is done through prompt release of the monthly allocation used for the operations of sanitation, repair of trucks and payment of these categories of workers.

    “An occasion like this will help these workers to pour out their mind on some of the challenges or hazard of keeping the state clean and the way forward,” the Commissioner, who was represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Ayinla, said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that one of the sweepers, Madam Abosede Amuda, while responding on behalf of others thanked the state government for promptly paying their salaries.

    She noted that they received their June payment before the Sallah celebration.

    Amuda however said that the 15,000 Naira being paid monthly was too small, saying they hardly have money to feed after removing transport fare to work daily.

    “We plead with the government to increase our salary by considering the hike in transportation fare and increase in prices of food stuffs in the market,” she said.

    The sweepers also asked for more environmental task force officials to be deployed across the state, to ensure proper disposal of refuse.

    They claimed that some residents of the state deliberately pour their wastes on the roads.

    NAN reports that 25 sweepers were awarded for their diligent service and were given a sum of 5,000 Naira each, with a big food warmer.

    The organisers however gave all the sweepers present at the event with transportation fare back home.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    (Edited by Olawale Alabi)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Group charges FG, labour groups to quickly agree on living wage

    Negotiation
    By Mujidat Oyewole
    Ilorin, June 19, 2024 (NAN) The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWGN) on Wednesday in Ilorin called for further negotiation on the minimum wage and a quick agreement on a living wage.

    The group said in a statement that this would be in accordance with the promise made by President Bola Tinubu to increase the minimum wage of Nigerian workers in 2024.

    It added that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the negotiating team of the Federal Government needed to expedite action on the negotiation.

    The group, in the statement signed by its National Coordinator, Alhaji lbrahim Abdullahi, and the National Secretary, Dr Nasir Balogun, frowned at the recent strike action called by labour.

    “This affected essential service delivery, such as the switching-off of the national grid, while it also hampered air-travels and led to workers’ withdrawal of services in hospital facilities.

    “However, Section 31 of the Trade Union Act forbids essential workers from participating in strike actions, because of the critical nature of their duties,” it said.

    While stating that there was the need for a new minimum wage for workers and enhanced pension for Nigeria’s senior citizens, the group however insisted that a nationwide strike was unnecessary.

    ”Once it involves essential workers, it will be counter-productive.

    “This type of action will create more hardship for the citizens of the country,” it stated.

    The group urged labour unions to forget about strike actions and pave way for reasonable conclusion of negotiation in the interest of all Nigerians.

    “However, we urge the Federal Government to give a reasonable offer as new minimum wage when negotiation resumes,” it added.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    (Edited by Abdulfatai Beki and Olawale Alabi)

  • Ilorin Emirate mourns Saraki’s mother

    Ilorin Emirate mourns Saraki’s mother

    Mourning

    By Mujidat Oyewole

    Ilorin, June 19, 2024 (NAN) Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has expressed shock over the death of Mrs Florence Saraki, mother of a former Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

    This is contained in a condolence message signed by the National President of the union, Alhaji AbdulMumini Abdulmalik on Wednesday, in Ilorin.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Florence, wife of the former Senate Leader and immediate past Waziri of Ilorin, late Dr Olusola Saraki, died on Tuesday.

    Abdulmalik described her death as a big loss to the renowned family, good people of Ilorin Emirate and the nation at large.

    According to him, late Saraki was an embodiment of humility, hard work and fraternity.

    He said that IEDPU sympathised with the current Waziri of Ilorin and former governor of Kwara, Sen. Bukola Saraki and Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, former Minister of State.

    The union, he said, also sympathized with other members of Saraki family on the demise of their mother.

    He said that the IEDPU also sympathised with the Kwara State Government, Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the death of a senior member of Ilorin Emirate community.

    “It prayed that Almighty Allah grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the deceased was the wife of former Senate Leader and immediate past Waziri of Ilorin, late Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki.(NAN)www.nannews.ng

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    Edited by Yinusa Ishola/Isaac Aregbesola

  • Emir of Ilorin commiserates with Saraki over mother’s death

    Condolence
    By Mujidat Oyewole
    Ilorin, June 19, 2024 (NAN) Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has commiserated with a former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, over the death of his mother, Mrs Florence Saraki.
    This is contained in a condolence message issued by the emir’s Spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, on Wednesday in Ilorin.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mrs Saraki died on Tuesday at the age of 89.
    Sulu-Gambari described the deceased as a wonderful mother, great philanthropist and virtuous wife to Dr Olusola Saraki, the late Waziri of Ilorin, whose contributions to humanity would forever be remembered.
    According to him, the deceased lived a fulfilled life, with numerous accomplishments.
    The royal father urged Saraki, a two-term governor of Kwara, and his siblings to be strong in heart over the demise of their beloved mother.
    Sulu-Gambari, who is also the Chairman of Kwara Traditional Rulers’ Council, extended his condolences to both the immediate and extended family members of the Saraki dynasty.
    “I pray that Almighty Allah grants the family and friends the fortitude to bear the great loss,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    MOB/FEO/WAS
    Edited by Francis Onyeukwu and ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • 1 year in office: Emir of Ilorin felicitates Kwara lawmakers

    Lawmakers
    By Mujidat Oyewole
    Ilorin, June 13, 2024 (NAN) Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has rejoiced with lawmakers representing the people of Kwara in the 10th National Assembly, as they mark one year in office.
    This is contained in a statement issued by the emir’s Spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ilorin.
    Sulu-Gambari particularly congratulated Sen. Saliu Mustapha, Kwara Central Senatorial District; Hon. Yinka Aluko, Ilorin South/East Federal Constituency and Hon. Mukhtar Shagaya, Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency.
    He applauded them on the ‘landmark achievements’ which they had recorded since their inauguration in 2023.
    The royal father, who is also the Chairman, Kwara Traditional Rulers’ Council, described the lawmakers as frontline politicians who are well-equipped with wisdom and charisma.
    According to him, the qualities possessed by the legislators are those required for quality legislative functions that would bring dividends of democracy to the grassroots.
    The first-class traditional ruler thanked the lawmakers for the numerous empowerment programmes, job opportunities and projects facilitated to the state.
    He urged them not to relent in their efforts at ensuring quality representation at the national assembly.
    Sulu-Gambari also urged them to sustain the robust working synergy with Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in order to facilitate more development projects and human capital opportunities into Ilorin emirate and beyond.
    He prayed Allah to continue to strengthen the legislators in their meritorious service to the community, the state and the country at large. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    MOB/WAS
    Edited by ‘Wale Sadeeq