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Governor Adeleke Bans Heavy Trucks on Olaiya Flyover to Ensure Safety
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reaffirmed his commitment to public safety by banning heavy-duty trucks and trailers from using the Olaiya Flyover.
This change is intended to protect both the infrastructure and the people who rely on this transportation route.
In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Thursday, Governor Adeleke clarified that the decision to impose this ban is from concerns raised during a recent meeting of the State Security Council.
The council’s members expressed alarm over the increasing number of large trucks and trailers on Osun roads, emphasizing the risks associated with such heavy traffic on the bridge.
Governor Adeleke also took the opportunity to address recent accusations of political bias from the opposition, particularly from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
The APC leadership has criticized the ban as unnecessary and has called for evidence to support the claims regarding the bridge’s safety.
In response, the Governor brought to notice that the decision was not only driven by safety concerns but also based on substantial technical assessments.
He pointed out that multiple technical reports have highlighted the condition of certain sections of the Olaiya Flyover in recent weeks.
As early as January, public interest engineers had approached the government requesting an integrity test for the bridge.
Recently, national leaders from the construction industry conducted a technical visit and reached similar conclusions regarding the urgent need for action.
Several state officials have also evaluated the bridge, echoing the call for immediate measures to ensure public safety while preserving the structure.
The Governor encouraged the public to engage in their own assessments of the bridge, asserting that transparency and accountability are key to maintaining trust in governance.
Furthermore, Governor Adeleke noted that a recent surge in heavy-duty traffic on Osun roads has necessitated quick measures.
Road closures along the Ibadan-Ogbomoso route have diverted more trucks to Osun, increasing the load on the Olaiya Flyover.
Governor Adeleke emphasized his obligation to safeguard public assets and the well-being of residents.
He reassured the public that all actions taken were in the interest of safety, free from any political influence.
The House of Representative plan to start an awareness for the cause of gender-based violence on the streets of Abuja on Monday. The government aim to spread the awareness and reduce the forms of gender violence in the country.
The peaceful march will start at 8am from the Speaker’s Car Park, National Assembly Complex, and will end at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters.
Details of the March was discusses at the House of assembly, 1000 participants will be attending which will also include the representatives and members of the public. This awareness is a sign of national unity and fighting for justice to restore stability in the country.
The Labour Party (LP) has firmly rejected claims that it is collaborating with President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in preparation for the 2027 elections.
The allegations, made by human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju in a viral video, were addressed in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh.
The LP emphasized its role as the leading opposition party, with its National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, consistently criticizing the current administration’s policies.
The party highlighted its post-2023 election efforts to hold the government accountable while advocating for reforms in Nigeria’s electoral system.
According to Ifoh, the LP remains committed to credible governance and dismissed any insinuations of collusion as baseless.
Describing Adeyanju’s claims as damaging and unfounded, the party challenged him to provide evidence to support his allegations.
The LP reaffirmed its stance as a principled opposition force determined to ensure fair and transparent leadership selection processes in the country.
A 25-year-old Indian man, Rohitash Kumar, narrowly escaped being cremated alive in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, after being mistakenly declared dead by hospital staff.
Kumar, who had hearing and speech difficulties, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday following an epileptic seizure. A doctor declared him dead without conducting a mandatory postmortem examination, and his body was sent for cremation.
As the funeral pyre was about to be lit, witnesses noticed Kumar’s body moving. He was immediately taken back to the hospital, where he died the next day during treatment.
The incident has led to the suspension of three doctors, with police launching an investigation into the negligence. Authorities have promised strict action to prevent such errors in the future.
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