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Students Protest ASUU Strike, Block Ogun, Osun Highways
Students, on Friday, continued protests across the country over the lingering strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, trooped out in their numbers and blocked the Ijebu Ode/Ibadan express road.
Similarly, a mass of other students from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, went on a joint protest with counterparts in Ogun State, as organised under the banner of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Ogun Joint Campus Committee. They blocked the Abeokuta-Ibadan express road, around Camp-FUNAAB Junction.
In Osun State, students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, led by 22-year-old Abraham Omowumi, popularly called Ewatee, resumed their second-day protest on the Ife-Ibadan Expressway, blocking the popular OUI roundabout at Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, with a lot of road users left stranded.
This was also as students were still protesting in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital where they moved from the University of Ibadan to Agbowo, Sango, Mokola, etc.
One of the protesters, a former President of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State, Soneye AbdulAzeez, said, “Vehicles going from Abeokuta to Ibadan are on standstill now. FUNAAB and Federal College of Education, Osiele, roads are on lockdown as well.
“We are resilient and making a statement, the Federal Government must listen to Nigerian Students.”
The National Public Relations Officer of the Fund Education Coalition, Joseph Aliu, who was spearheading the protest at Ago Iwoye, said, “It is saddening that after a series of talks, the Federal Government has failed to listen to the voice of reasoning.
“Since they’ve chosen to pay deaf ears to the cries of the striking lecturers, we have no other option but to take to the streets. We are here, we’re not stopping, here’s a fight to finish.”
The Students’ Union President, OOU, Akorede Afeez, in his comments, said, “It is an impediment to the societal growth and development of this nation in general that the students have been in their houses since February 14, 2022.
“The state government should rise to her responsibility to take charge of education and welfare of OOUiets. We are demanding the reopening of our classes. Education is our right, not a privilege.
Also, the Chairman of the Fund Education Coalition, Damilare Adenola, said, “We are protesting because we are clever enough to understand that the ongoing strike is a deliberate attempt by the government to kill public education so that politicians who own private universities can thrive, and we have concluded that for the sake of the poor masses, we are not going to fold our arms and watch public education die.
ASUU strike has entered its 88th day as the meeting between the lecturers and the government ended in deadlock on Thursday.
The Punch
Praiseville, an arm of the Celestial Church of Christ, is set to host an unforgettable pre-valentines celebration tagged “Love of Self and Others” as part of the 2025 Valentine season of romance.
The event, scheduled to hold on Thursday February 13 at TheVille, 302A Murtala Mohammed Way, Yaba, Lagos, promises to be an evening of uplifting music, inspiring worship, and heartfelt ministry.
Echoes choir and Guest Minister Atinuke Show will lead attendees in a powerful time of worship and ministry, sharing messages and melodies that will nourish the soul and uplift the spirit.
According to the host, Dr. Kunle Hamilton, “We want to use this opportunity to remind people of the importance of loving themselves and others. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of love, joy and worship that will leave a lasting impact on all attendees.”
The event is open to all, and attendees are encouraged to RSVP by contacting:
0802 292 9125
0705 149 1583
0802 695 7689
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has ordered the activation of the penalty points system to strengthen compliance with traffic regulations.
The system, according to a statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), is designed to track and penalize drivers who commit traffic offences, with the goal of reducing road traffic crashes and promoting safe driving practices.
The penalty points system is a proven method of enforcing traffic laws, as it assigns points to drivers for various traffic offences. When a driver accumulates a certain number of points, he becomes liable to penalties such as warning, licence suspension or complete withdrawal of the licence.
Explaining the Points further, the Corps Marshal revealed that Drivers who accumulate between 10-14 points will receive a warning notification signifying that the driver should desist henceforth from violating traffic regulations. When the driver goes ahead to accumulate between 15-20 points, his/her drivers licence will be suspended, signifying a temporary withdrawal of rights to drive in Nigeria. However, the drivers licence finally gets withdrawn when the driver accumulates 21 points, indicating that the driver’s right to drive on Nigerian roads is totally taken away or denied.
Examples of Traffic Offences and penalty points in Nigeria include: Driving without a valid driver’s license which accrues 10 penalty points, and ₦10,000 fine; Speed limit violation 5 penalty points and ₦5,000 fine; Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs 5 penalty points, ₦5,000 fine; as well as Dangerous Driving which accrues 10 penalty points and N50,000 fine.
ln addition to the various sanctions associated to the aforementioned accrued points, it will also form part of the record to be forwarded to countries demanding for driving history/extract of Nigerian Drivers applying to drive in foreign land. All these are determined efforts of the Corps to engender sanity and reduce fatalities on our roads.
The penalty points system, apart from promoting road safety ideals and reducing the number of road traffic crashes in Nigeria, also proves to be a proactive move towards stiffer enforcement of traffic laws, signifying a step in the right direction in FRSC’s quest to ensure that Nigerian road are safe all to use.
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Aare Emmanuelking Appreciates Stakeholders As Adron Homes Celebrates 13 Years of Landmark Achievements
Hurray! Nigeria’s leading real estate development company, Adron Homes and Properties, is 13 years today, celebrating more than a decade of groundbreaking achievements in the real estate sector.
A statement released by the management, and made available to Pointblank.ng, remarked that since its inception, Adron Homes has remained committed to providing affordable and luxurious housing solutions, making homeownership accessible to Nigerians across all socio-economic classes.
It further noted that with a vision to bridge the housing deficit in Nigeria and beyond, Adron Homes has consistently set new industry benchmarks, adding that the company has developed and delivered thousands of quality homes in strategic locations nationwide, including Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Abuja, and Nasarawa, expanding the frontiers of modern real estate development.
Speaking on the milestone, Adron Homes’ Chairman/CEO, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, expressed gratitude to clients, stakeholders, and staff for their unwavering support.
“This 13-year journey has been one of resilience, innovation, and an unrelenting commitment to excellence. We are proud of our achievements and even more excited about the future as we continue to revolutionize the real estate industry with world-class housing projects,” the Chairman said.
Adron Homes’ success is anchored on its unique flexible payment plans, ensuring that individuals and families can own properties without financial strain. The company has also pioneered infrastructure development in its estates, providing residents with top-notch amenities, security, and sustainable environments in the last thirteen years.
As part of its anniversary celebration, Adron Homes has lined up various customer appreciation initiatives, including exclusive discounts, giveaways, and a series of corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects to give back to the community.
Adron Homes remains steadfast in its mission to redefine the real estate landscape through strategic expansions, innovative housing solutions, and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.
