Gov. Sanwo-Olu Tasks Youths On Technical Skills Acquisition

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July 17, 2022

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has urged youths in the state to lay more emphasis on vocational training schools to acquire skills.

Director in the office of the Special Adviser on Education, Lagos, Olufunmilayo Olajide, gave the advice during the first Scholarship Induction and Matriculation Ceremony of St. Michael Skill Trade College in Ajido, Badagry LG, Lagos State.

Olajide, who is also the Head of Department, Dispersion and Monitoring Department, Lagos State Ministry of Education, said one would still come back to the vocational school to learn and relearn, according to the THEMES Agenda of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

She said the college was unique due to the quality of facilities with practical hands-on training equipment, the environment, and their lecturers.

“I have gone to Epe, Ikorodu and many areas in Lagos and I have not seen a college like St. Michael Skill Trade College, Ajido, in Badagry”.

“With the facilities on ground, the owner of the college should be charging between N300,000 to N400, 000 to train a student but the tuition is too small.

“If we have this opportunity and we are not able to use it, it is like a wasted knowledge and efforts.

“I am imploring the people of Badagry Local Government, Lagos State and Nigerians at large should not allow this opportunity to go untapped,” she said.

Olajide said that the college was registered with the Lagos State Ministry of Education as a polytechnic.

He added that it would be producing Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in the future.

President Buhari Congratulates Osun Governor Elect

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Henry Williams

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July 17, 2022

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Senator Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), following victory of the party in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Osun State.

President Buhari notes that the successful conduct of the election is a further testimony to the maturity and commitment of all stakeholders – the electoral body, security agencies, political parties, the media, civil society and the electorate- to further strengthen the integrity of the electoral process in the country.

The President reassures the nation that the commitment of the current administration towards having credible elections remains unshaken.

President Buhari Wishes VP Osinbajo Speedy Recovery

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Henry Williams

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July 17, 2022

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President Muhammadu Buhari has wished Vice President ‘Yemi Osinbajo speedy and full recovery, after the latter went through a surgical procedure on Saturday to treat recurrent pain caused by a fracture in his leg.

In a message, the President gave glory to God for a successful surgery, and prayed for “speedy and full recovery,” commending the medical team at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, for “their competence, and a job well done.”

President Buhari assured VP Osinbajo of the prayers of Nigerians, and that of his family.

Senator Adeleke Wins Osun State Gubernatorial Election

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Henry Williams

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July 17, 2022

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Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party has defeated the incumbent Governor Adeboyega Oyetola in the election held on Saturday.

The Returning Officer, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe who is also the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos returned Adeleke, having scored the required number of votes and in fulfillment of the extant laws.

He made the declaration in Osogbo on Sunday morning.

The PDP candidate won in 17 out of thirty Local Governments Areas with 403,371 votes to defeat APC’s Oyetola who won in 13 LGAs with 375,027 votes.

Action Democratic Party came distant third with 10,104.

Speaking at the Collation Center at the ÍNEC, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof AbdulGaniyy Raji thanked residents of Osun state for living up to their billing by conducting themselves in peaceful manner.

ASUU: Nigeria Labour Congress Declares 2-Day Nationwide Protest

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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July 17, 2022

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The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has revolved to protest on Tuesday and Wednesday next week over the continued closure of the public universities in Nigeria.

This came as it faulted the Federal Government purported rejection of the Nimi-Briggs Committee on the premise of alleged disparity between the pay rise allocated to academic and non-academic staff of universities.

NLC in a circular to its state councils and affiliates dated July 15, 2022 and signed by its President and General Secretary, Ayuba Wabba and Emma Ugboaja, respectively, said the protest is to take place in all the state capitals and Abuja, starting from NLC’s secretariats.

Among others, the protest is aimed at pressurizing the Federal Government to conclude negotiations with striking universities unions and ensure that public universities resume for normal activities.

INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Winner Of Osun Governorship Election

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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July 17, 2022

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The candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has been declared winner of the Osun governorship held on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Adeleke polled PDP 403,371 to defeat Oyetola and the APC with 375,027 votes, while Lasun Yusuf of Labour Party, LP polled 2,729.

Adeleke won in 17 local government areas against Oyetola’s 13 to returned the stated votes.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s, returning Officer for the Election, Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe pronounced Adeleke winner having satisfied the requirements of the law.

Announcing the result, the returning officer said: “I Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, hereby affirmed that I am the returning officer for the governorship election held on Saturday, July 16 and the candidate polled the following votes: Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola, APC, 375,027; Ademola Adeleke, 403,371.

“I declare that Ademola Adeleke Jackson Nurudeen, having satisfied the requirements of the law is hereby declared winner and is returned elected.”

All the party agents signed the result sheet.

Adeleke contested the governorship seat with the incumbent governor in 2018 and lost narrowly about 350 votes.

Reacting to the declaration, PDP Caretaker Chairman, Dr Akindele Adekunle described the outcome as a victory for the entire populace of the state.

“Though it was anticipated because we have been to all the nooks and crannies of the state selling our candidate to a populace that desired change and they proved it at the poll.

“We will not let the people down. They trust and believe in us, our duty is to reciprocate that trust.

Osun Decides: Adeleke Takes Early Lead, Wins More LGAs Than Oyetola

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Rhoda Onuzulike

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July 16, 2022

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The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ademola Adeleke in the Osun governorship election, has taken an early lead.

The PDP candidate has secured victory in not less than seven LGAs, more than the four LGAs won so far by the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer, Gboyega Oyetola.

To win Olorunda LGA, Adeleke polled 21, 350 votes while Oyetola was able to secure 18,709 votes.

In Ede South, Adeleke who is popularly known as ‘dancing senator’ picked up 19,438 votes while the incumbent governor had 5704.

Adeleke polled 10,282 to win Orolu LGA where Oyetola secured 9928 votes.

In Osogbo, the PDP candidate polled 30,401 votes — well ahead of the APC flag bearer who secured 22,952 votes.

Odo Otin LGA also went the way of the PDP as Adeleke got 14,003 votes while Oyetola picked up 13,482.

To win Ifelodun LGA, the PDP candidate picked up 17,107 votes while Oyetola placed second with 16,068 votes.

Adeleke also won Irepodun LGA with 14,369 votes while the APC candidate got 12,122.

Iwo LGA however went the way of the Osun governor who picked 17, 421 votes compared to the 16,914 secured by Adeleke.

Polling 14,527 in Ayedade LGA, the incumbent governor also beat Adeleke who had 13,380 votes.

In Boripe LGA, Oyetola also emerged victorious, polling 21,205 votes to defeat the PDP candidate who had 7595.

Oyetola won Isokan LGA by a slim margin, securing 10,833 votes while Adeleke got 10,777.

Bristol Harbour Festival: More Than 200, 000 People Participate

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Angel Gimalo

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July 16, 2022

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Tens of thousands of people have descended on Bristol to celebrate the city’s Harbour Festival.

The event, which marks Bristol’s maritime history, was cancelled for two years due to the so-called coronavirus pandemic.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the festival runs from 15 to 17 July and includes water activities, live music, and theatre and circus performances.

But with temperatures set to rise over the weekend, organisers have issued warnings to festival-goers.

Nine performance areas fill one and a half miles of the city
Water stations are installed across the site and attendees are advised to take their own refillable bottle to help them stay hydrated.

Organisers are also warning people not to enter open water in the heat “under any circumstances”, and take shade where they can.

Flyboarder James Prestwood said “it’s a great feeling” to perform in front of the crowd
More than 200,000 people attend Bristol Harbour Festival each year, enjoying vessels and water sports, along with food markets.

Firefighters, Military Contain Wildfires In Northern Morocco

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Angel Gimalo

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July 16, 2022

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Firefighters and the military struggled to contain three wildfires in northern Morocco that has killed at least one person as hundreds of residents evacuated their homes because of flames that ravaged large swaths of pine forests.

Efforts to extinguish the blazes have been hampered by high temperatures and strong winds in the North African country.

The interior ministry said that one person has died in the fires, and more than 1,500 hectares (3,700 acres) of forest have been destroyed.

In the Laarach area, 1,100 families have had to evacuate because of two fires that have since been put out.

The fire destroyed 900 hectares (more than 2,000 acres) of land and damaged many homes, according to the interior ministry.

Firefighters were still trying to put out fires in several areas of northern Morocco, including in Tetouan, Taza, and Ouzzane.

They are using trucks, bulldozers and water-dumping planes, the interior ministry said.

Morocco has been in the grip of an heat wave for a week, with temperature soaring over 40 C (104 F).

Strong winds are in the forecast for the coming days, complicating efforts to contain fires, according to the national meteorology agency.

V.P. Osinbajo Undergoes Successful Operation After Thigh Bone Fracture

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Angel Gimalo

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July 16, 2022

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Doctors who performed the surgical operation on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, to treat the recurrent pain caused by a fracture in his leg have concluded the procedure and it was successful.

Also, the VP is alert and well.

Below is the statement released by the Duchess International Hospital, Lagos:

“SUCCESSFUL MEDICAL TREATMENT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT”

“The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, was admitted to the Duchess International Hospital GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, today on account of a fracture of his right femur (thigh bone), possibly related to a longstanding injury associated with a game of squash.

“He had a surgical operation performed by a team of specialist doctors, including Dr. Wallace Ogufere (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon); Dr. Om Lahoti (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon); Dr. Babajide Lawson (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon); Dr. Ken Adegoke (Consultant in Anaesthesia & Critical Care); Dr. Oladimeji Agbabiaka (Consultant Anaesthetist); and Dr Adedoyin Dosunmu-Ogunbi (Consultant Physician & Medical Director).

“The operation was successful, and he is expected to be discharged within the next few days.

Signed by:
Dr Adedoyin Dosunmu-Ogunbi
Medical Director, Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja.”

Released by:
Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity to the President
Office of the Vice President
16th July, 2022