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Oyo: Four journalists escape death in auto crash
IBADAN based journalists, Idowu Ayodele, Sikiru Akinola, Remi Oladoye and Bola Olalere on Monday cheated death as they narrowly escaped in a ghastly auto crash which occurred along Igbeti expressway, Olorunsogo local government area of Oyo state.
They were Remi Oladoye of National Insight, Idowu Ayodele (Mega Icon Magazine), Sikiru Akinola (Inside Oyo) and Bola Olalere (Oyo Herald and Lekki Express Magazines).
The journalists were billed to cover the annual Igbeti Tourism Carnival 2018 and investigate the activities of bandits kidnapping on Igbeti-Igboho road and Saki axis of the state.
Also, our reporter reliably gathered that the four had left Ibadan around 8am, from Sango.
It was a smooth ride all along from Ibadan as learnt, until 3km away from the marble city, Igbeti shortly after they left the Yakooyo Farms of ex – governor of Oyo state, Rashidi Ladoja in Ikoyi-Ile, headquarters of Orire local government when a child of about 3-year old, suddenly strayed onto the road, at Dogo area of the town.
Mega Icon Magazine also learnt that conceded collective decision by the quartet to rescue the soul of the innocent boy who was already in the middle of the expressway and whose mother and others were busy discussing by the roadside was responsible for the accident as Olalera, who was behind the wheel had to apply the brake to preserve the toddler’s life who just appeared in the middle of the road from nowhere.
Despite the impact, no one suffered any life-threatening injuries, our reporter confirmed.
“The car skidded off the road and somersaulted thrice in an attempt to save the life of a 3 year old boy who just appeared in the middle of the road from nowhere.
“ None of the villagers responded immediately until about few minutes later. We all came out with little injuries. Remi later came out, followed by Ayo and Bola who opened the door for me. I came out, thinking I was okay. People were afraid of moving toward us, thinking we couldn’t survive it. But before then, I was shocked; I was afraid of seeing corpse (s). As I moved round to assess things, I fell down; my right kneecap has been dislocated.
The survivors – L-R; Olalere, Idowu, Akinola and Oladoye at Igbeti Tourism Carnival 2018 after the accident
“Later, we started looking for the innocent child. There he was, playing with a leaf, not knowing what happened. Seeing him alive energized us. We placed calls to people, for medical assistance”, one of the road crash survivors, Sikiru Akinola who spoke with our reporter narrated the tragic story,
He continued, ” soon, the lawmaker representing Irepo/Oorelope/Olorunsogo federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Barrister Oladele Olatubosun, who had got wind of the development, sent Wale Oscar, one of his aides to us with a car, for immediate journey to the hospital for examinations and treatment. The nurses at Igbeti General Hospital were awesome.
“The lawmaker, I guessed, had alerted them; they were waiting for us. Mega Icon Magazine (www.megaicon magazine.com) Chief reporter, Ayo sustained head injury, while National Insight news Editor, Remi, with damage on his right hand and the publisher, Oyo Herald Magazine, Bola with cuts on his lips.
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“To God be the glory, after relaxing for some hours we left for the tourism event, and later returned to our hotel rooms in the evening.
“We have to thank Hon Oladele , who foot all the bills and returned us to Ibadan on Tuesday”, he added.
US car giant Ford on Wednesday announced 4,000 more job cuts in Europe, mostly in Germany and Britain, in the latest blow to the continent’s beleaguered car industry.
“The company has incurred significant losses in recent years,” Ford said in a statement, blaming “the industry shift to electrified vehicles and new competition”.
The move will affect 2,900 jobs in Germany, 800 in the UK and 300 in western Europe by the end of 2027, a Ford spokesman told AFP.
“It is critical to take difficult but decisive action to ensure Ford’s future competitiveness in Europe,” said Dave Johnston, Ford’s European vice-president in the statement.
The company also said it was adjusting the production of its Explorer and Capri models, resulting in reduced hours at its Cologne plant in the first quarter of 2025.
Europe’s car industry has been plunged into crisis by high manufacturing costs, a stuttering switch to electric vehicles and increased competition in key market China.
Germany’s Volkswagen has been among those hardest hit, announcing in September that it was considering the unprecedented move of closing some factories in Germany.
“The European automotive industry is in a very demanding and serious situation,” Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said at the time.
Ford had already announced in February 2023 that it was planning to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe, including 2,300 in Germany and 1,300 in Britain.
The company said then it was planning to reduce the number of models developed for Europe, concentrate on the profitable van segment and speed up the transition to electric vehicles.
Ford currently has around 28,000 employees in Europe with 15,000 in Germany, according to the company’s works council.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike.
The council, chaired by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, comprised five other members: Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin.
A statement released on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that the council was dissolved following reports of procedural violations in appointing the vice-chancellor.
According to the statement, the council had allegedly appointed an unqualified candidate, disregarding due process, which triggered tensions between the university’s Senate and the council.
The Federal Government expressed dismay over the council’s actions, emphasizing the need for adherence to the university’s governing laws in decision-making.
“The council’s disregard for established rules necessitated the government’s intervention to restore order to the 33-year-old institution,” the statement noted.
In a related development, President Tinubu also approved the dismissal of Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State.
Salami was accused of suspending the university’s Vice-Chancellor without following the prescribed procedures, a move the Federal Ministry of Education had previously directed him to reverse.
Despite the Ministry’s directives, Salami reportedly refused to comply and resorted to issuing threats and abusive remarks towards the Ministry’s officials, including the Permanent Secretary.
The Federal Government reiterated that the primary role of university councils is to ensure the smooth operation of academic activities, strictly adhering to the laws establishing each institution.
Tinubu warned university councils against engaging in actions that could destabilize their institutions, as his administration remains committed to enhancing the nation’s education system.
The Ekiti State Government has reached an agreement with labour leaders in the state, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage approved by the Federal Government.
Addressing journalists at a brief ceremony in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, the Head of Service (HoS), Dr. Folakemi Olomojobi, announced that the payment would commence immediately.
She lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for prioritizing the welfare of workers despite the state’s limited resources.
“This development demonstrates the governor’s commitment to improving the livelihood of our workers,” Dr. Olomojobi stated, highlighting the proactive measures taken by the administration to ensure prompt implementation.
In their remarks, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman, Comrade Sola Adigun, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman, Comrade Olatunde Kolapo, expressed their appreciation to Governor Oyebanji for fulfilling his promises to workers.
They confirmed that the new minimum wage would apply to all cadres, including employees in ministries, parastatals, agencies, and pensioners.
The Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), Comrade Femi Ajoloko, described the implementation as a fair and commendable adjustment.
“This decision reflects the governor’s magnanimity and his dedication to fostering a productive workforce in Ekiti State,” he said.
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