Ogun State Ministry of Environment task force has swung into action towards eradicating street trading and display of wares on setbacks across the state.

The clamp down took place at panseke, under bridge, Omida, Sapon markets as well as Iyana-Motuary junction, within the state capital.

The taskforce, which included officials from the Ministry, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, (TRACE), So-Safe Corps and Environmental marshals led by the Special Adviser to the State Governor, Alhaji Faruk Akintunde, said the enforcement was necessary to make traders comply with environmental laws, on maintenance of setbacks for safety of lives and property, adding that the government was not out to inconvenient them, rather on the lookout for their safety.

He said, several warnings have been sent to the traders ahead of the raid by the State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, adding that wares belonging to recalcitrant traders were seized and would only be claimed with payment of fine, saying the security of lives were paramount to the state government.

Reacting, a trader at panseke market, Mrs. Elizabeth Oladoyin, said that the Iyaloja and Babaloja of Panseke Market have sent out several warnings to the marketers to desist from displaying wares on the walkways to avoid traffic jams, and unnecessary accident that may occur.

The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Onanuga, has died.

Her passing was confirmed in a statement issued by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi, on Wednesday evening.

“It is with profound sorrow that the House of Representatives announces the passing of Rt Hon Adewunmi Onanuga, who, until her demise, served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She passed away earlier today, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness,” the statement read.

Onanuga, born on December 2, 1965, was a dedicated public servant and visionary leader. She was first elected to the House in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. As Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, she championed policies to empower women and advance social welfare.

The statement further highlighted that she was re-elected in 2023 and appointed Deputy Chief Whip of the 10th Assembly, where she showed exceptional leadership and commitment to legislative discipline.

Affectionately known as ‘Ijaya,’ Onanuga was admired for her intellect, humility, and drive for excellence. Her legacy of service and dedication to improving Nigeria’s political landscape will continue to inspire future generations.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by her family. May her soul rest in peace.

The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, on Wednesday escaped harm when angry students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta (MAPOLY) attacked her convoy, denting and demobilising her vehicle.

The irate students who were on road protest over tuition fees hike by management of the institution, armed themselves with sticks and other objects, causing the Deputy Governor to momentarily suspend her itinerary for some time after the unruly students had blocked the travel route of her convoy.

The students were emboldened the more to surge forward to attack the convoy on discovering it was that of the Deputy Governor.

it was learnt that the incident occurred when Mrs Salako – Oyedele, an engineer,  was on her way to 35 Artillery Brigade Alabama, Abeokuta to represent  Governor Dapo Abiodun at the reception marking the year 2025, Armed Forces Remembrance day Celebrations.

A release by Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Mr Kayode Akinmade, also confirmed the incident.

“The office of the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele this Wednesday, 15th January 2025, escaped an attack by the representatives of Student Bodies during a protest in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital.

“According to a released signed by Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Mr Kayode Akinmade, the Deputy Governor’s convoy was on its way to 35 Artillery Brigade Alabama, Abeokuta, Ogun State to represent the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, at the reception marking the year 2025, Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations, when her convoy met the protesting students.

“The irate protesting MAPOLY students, were armed with Sticks and other dangerous projectiles, all efforts to allow the convoy pass proved abortive as immediately the students realized it was the Deputy Governor, they became even more restive and rushed to attack her convoy with of demobilising it, despite her security operatives as well as other police officers on grounds persuasion to stay calm and allow the convoy pass

“This informed her Convoys decision to make an immediate detour to her lodge for the protesting students to pass peacefully before she left for the function she was slated to attend.

“Noteworthy is that there was obstruction of Vehicular movement, while some of her security vehicle was damaged and her Security operatives, were also hurt in the process of maintaining law and order contrary to the news making rounds in the press,” Akinmade stated.