Category: General

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed appreciation to the people of the state and the State Executive Council for supporting him while he acted in place of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Akure by his

Press Secretary, Mr Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson in Akure.

Aiyedatiwa described the return of Akeredolu as a dedication to the mandate of the people of the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akeredolu proceeded on medical leave for about three months and resumed on Friday.

The deputy governor, who had acted for the period said that he was in constant touch with him throughout the period.

He said, “This shows my concern for the welfare of the people of the state and I am grateful to the Almighty God for granting our governor an improved health and a safe trip back home.

“Like I had said on a number of occasions, Mr governor was in touch with us throughout that period and that was why we continued to assure the people of the state that there was no cause for alarm over his health.

“That he has resumed duties immediately after returning to the country is a testament to his commitment to the mandate given to him twice by the people of Ondo State.

“His swift resumption also shows his determination to work for them till the last day of his administration,” he said.

Aiyedatiwa acknowledged the prayers of the people of the state for Akeredolu in the last three months and thanked them for showing their love.

“I want to also thank them for the support given me as acting governor during the absence of the governor. I am indeed grateful for the show of love for this administration.

“As we all welcome back Mr. Governor to office, I pray that God Almighty will continue to protect, guide and grant him strength as he continues to lead the good people of Ondo State towards transformational development,” Aiyedatiwa said.

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

A foetus estimated to be between two to three months, was discovered in a riverbed at the Rocky Crest residential area on Friday.

According to the Namibian Police Force’s daily incident report, the foetus was discovered at 09h20 in a lunch box by members of the public who went searching for food in wheelie bins and informed a security guard, who then informed the police immediately.

The foetus was taken to the police mortuary for storage and police investigations continue.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

The police in the Oshana Region are investigating a case of robbery with aggravating circumstances after four victims were reportedly robbed of N.dollars 10 000 and other valuable items at Ongwediva, on Friday.

According to the Oshana Community Affairs Officer Inspector Thomas Aiyambo on Saturday, the incident occurred at a house near the Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School at around 23h00, when the victims were returning from their place of business where they sell raw and cooked meat.

“It is alleged that the victims aged 20, 26, 29 and 34, were ambushed by three unknown suspects who were hiding inside the yard and attacked them while they were opening the door. They then threatened them with two pistols, forced them into the house and demanded money,” he said.

The robbers got away with a cash amount of N.dollars 10,000, a television set and four cellphones, he said.

No arrest has been made and the stolen items were not recovered.

Police investigation into the matter continues.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

A 26-year-old farmworker died instantly on Friday, after he lost control of the pick-up vehicle he was driving, and overturned on Okorusengo Farm No. 279 in the Hochfeld area of the Okahandja district.

Namibian Police Force (NamPol) head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha told Nampa on Saturday that the deceased was identified by his close relatives as Johannes Katjivi.

“Katjivi was a farmworker at a commercial farm in the Hochfeld area where he allegedly lost control of a vehicle he was driving inside the farm, causing it to overturn and killing him instantly,” said Mbeha.

Another 39-year-old male farmworker who was with him escaped the accident with some minor injuries, and he was taken to the Okahandja State Hospital in a stable condition.

Police investigations into the matter continue.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

An adult male pedestrian succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, at Okakarara after he was reportedly hit by a vehicle while crossing the C22 tar road.

According to the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha in an interview with Nampa on Saturday, the incident happened on Friday, when the deceased whose age is unknown was hit by a seven-seater vehicle, while alone, at about 22h00.

“The deceased who is yet to be identified succumbed to his injuries at the Okakarara State Hospital where he was taken shortly after the accident,” she said, adding that his body is now kept at the Okakarara State Hospital mortuary pending autopsy.

A culpable homicide docket has been opened at the Okakarara Police Station against the 27-year-old male driver of the seven-seater vehicle, Mbeha said.

Police investigations continue.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

The Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) leadership from the 14 regions are gathered at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region for a two-day training workshop on enhancing gender justice discourse, which commenced on Saturday.

In his opening remarks, Otjozondjupa Regional Swapo Party Coordinator, Immanuel Namaseb said the workshop is aimed to ensure that the leadership of the SPWC receives training on what it should achieve in recruiting young women in the country who should become active members of the party before the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections.

“It is at this workshop where we should introspect on whether we have the recruitment drive, and a positive attitude to achieve our political objective as well as the public awareness capacity that would impact change,” he said.

One of the facilitators of the training, Sylvia Mundjindi on her part said the 28 members who are attending the workshop will be trained on topics related to promoting democracy in the country, the women’s voice, roles of women in Swapo and on issues of scale of balance between them and men.

“We all know that we are the majority in this country as women, but are we paid the same as our male counterparts at our workplaces. Do we have equal rights to inherit land in the country or equal access to employment opportunities?” asked Mundjindi.

The workshop is also being attended by the SPWC Secretary, Fransina Kahungu and her deputy Maria Tusi.

The majority of the attendees consist of SPWC regional secretaries and their mobilisation officers.

It ends on Sunday.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency