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Oyo State to Crack Down On Unpaid Market Rent
The Oyo State Government is set to initiate an aggressive campaign to recover unpaid market stall rents starting next week. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment, and Cooperatives announced that this move is essential for infrastructure development and service delivery to residents. Commissioner for Trade, Industry,Investment, and Cooperatives, Mr. Adeniyi Adebisi, stated that the recovery effort is part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance revenue and ensure accountability. This decision follows a recent meeting with market representatives where it was noted that defaulters have been given a three-week grace period, which concludes on Monday, September 9th, 2024, to settle their overdue fees. Adebisi highlighted the importance of this initiative in supporting the state’s revenue and warned that non-compliance could lead to penalties or eviction. He praised Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde’s ongoing efforts to improve market infrastructure and services, including upgrading facilities, enhancing security, and implementing a digital payment system. Market representatives from Ogbomosho and Podo Ultra-Modern markets expressed their appreciation for the government’s support and committed to working closely with the authorities to ensure the success of this initiative. Adebisi urged all market stall holders to prioritize their rent payments to avoid any disruption to their businesses. The enforcement will impact several key markets, including Bola Ige International Business Complex, Temidire Ultra Modern Business Complex, and others across Ibadan and Ogbomosho.
MAN ESCAPES BEING BURNT ALIVE IN IBADAN
A shocking incident unfolded on March 24, 2023, at the Iwo Road junction in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, where a mob nearly lynched a man accused of homosexuality. Adeola Fayemi, the alleged bisexual man, was attacked by a group of people who allegedly discovered his relationship with the driver of a Mercedes Benz car. Eyewitnesses claimed Fayemi was dragged along the road and severely beaten after being accused of having a homosexual relationship with the driver, who sped away in the car. Despite initial denials, Fayemi later admitted to being with the driver at a hotel but maintained their interaction was non-sexual. The mob’s anger did not subside, and they decided to take the law into their own hands. In a horrific turn of events, the mob attempted to burn Fayemi alive on their way to the police station. Fortunately, the men of the Oyo State Park Management System stationed at Iwo Road intervened and rescued him from the enraged crowd and he was able to escape eventually. Further investigation confirmed Fayemi’s bisexual orientation after tracing him to his residence in Ologuneru community, Ibadan, Oyo State.