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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 Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, speaks on the role and importance of teachers in the world to celebrate Teachers’ Day today.
He spoke on technology and its advancement and shared that while it is going well, teachers can never be replaced.
“These tools can help teachers reach learners and tailor instruction, but the judgement, encouragement and human connection of a skilled teacher remain indispensable,” he said.
“Every doctor, engineer, scientist, entrepreneur and public servant has benefited from a teacher and could not have become what they are today without teachers,” the minister said.
“When we honour teachers, we honour the people who make every other profession possible.”
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