Trumpeters Church overseer, Oludare dies

Pastor J.O. Oludare, the founder of the Trumpeters Church in Nigeria, is dead.

On Monday, June 5, 2023, a sizable congregation gathering in his church near the Ilesa-Akure expressway, Ilesa, was informed of his passing.

The late man of God began the mission over twenty years ago ago and attracted over 100,000 followers.

It was reported that he passed away after a brief illness.

Oludare, in his lifetime, was well-known for his anti-tithe collection teachings.

His passing has been described by many as a tremendous loss for Nigeria and Ijesa region.

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Just In: NLC, TUC suspend planned nationwide strike, to reconvene next week

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their Wednesday scheduled nationwide strike.

The decision was arrived at after a meeting between federal government and organized labor officials on Monday night at the presidential villa to discuss the withdrawal of fuel subsidies.

The National Industrial Court prevented Organized Labor from going on any kind of strike earlier on Monday.

Justice O.Y. Anuwe made a decision based on an exparte application submitted to the court, preventing the defendants (the TUC and the NLC) from going on the scheduled nationwide strike on Wednesday while the motion of notice dated June 5, 2023 is heard and decided.

The originating proceedings, the motion on notice, and the court order must all be served on the defendants right away, the judge further directed.

On Monday, June 19, officials of the federal government and organized labor are scheduled to restart their discussions.

Thugs beat guber aspirant, Segun Sowumi, others at election petition tribunal in Ogun state

Segun Sowumi, a former governorship aspirant of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state and other party loyalists were reportedly beaten by thugs on Monday.

The sad incident occured at the election tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, the state's capital.

The tribunal is sitting to hear the petition filed by Ladi Adebutu against Governor Dapo Abiodun in the last gubernatorial elections.

Some of the thugs believed to be loyalists of the APC descended on the PDP supporters with canes and singled out Segun Showunmi whom they beat to stupor before the intervention of some security operatives.

An eye witness present at the tribunal confirmed Sowunmi escaped by the whiskers.

Adebutu’s lead counsel, Chris Uche complained to the tribunal how PDP members were attacked at the entrance and prevented from observing the session.

 

Subsidy Removal: Kwara state government reduces workdays to 3 for civil servants

The Kwara state government has taken temporary measure to ease the burden of public workers in the State following the astronomical hike in transport fare.

A statement by CPS to the governor, Murtala Atoyebi, indicated that the announcement was made on Monday the state's Head of Service, Mrs Susan Modupe Oluwole.

Saying that the state governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazak has directed that the work days be reduced from five days to three days per week for every worker.

The measure was to relieve the state's workers of the hardship being experienced as a result of the fuel subsidy removal announced by the Federal Government, according to her.

Mrs Oluwole directed all Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the State to immediately work out a format indicating the alternating work days for each worker under them.

The Head of Service however, warned the workers not to abuse the magnanimity of the Governor, stressing that the regular monitoring of MDAs by her office would be intensified to ensure strict compliance.

Governor Makinde backs Ogundoyin's returns as Oyo assembly speaker

Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo state, has lent his support to the reinstatement of Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin as Speaker of the state parliament.

During the launching of an electrical project at Olorunda Ogunsola Idi-Obi and environs in the Ona-Ara local government area, Makinde dropped the hint and emphasized that individuals who performed well in his Omituntun 1.0 program should be given a chance in Omituntun 2.0.

He said that since the people of Oyo State had also given his administration the chance for a second term in power, it was only reasonable to allow those who work well in teams another chance.

The Speaker, who is in charge of the legislative branch of government, not only fulfilled his legal obligations to a high standard, but also contributed to political stability in the state, according to the Governor.

However, he went on to say that although though he wasn't a member of the house of assembly and would back a democratic process to elect a Speaker, he still wanted Rt Hon Debo Ogundoyin to serve as Speaker again in the 10th assembly.