


PDP In Ondo Suspend Five Of Its Members In The State
The Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo state has suspended five of its members in the state.
Those affected include OYEDELE IBINI, LAD OJOMO, AYO FADAKA, RASHEED ELEGBELEYE, and EBENEZER ALABI.
The Publicity Secretary of the party in Ondo, KENNEDY PERETEI, announced the suspension in a statement on Tuesday.
He said by this decision, they are expected to stop parading themselves as members of the party adding all organs of the party are to take note in this regard.
According to PERETEI, the five politicians stand suspended from the party until the outcome of the report of the State Disciplinary Committee.
He also announced that the leadership of the PDP in Ondo has dissolved the State Elders' Committee of the party.

Breaking! ASUU Suspends Nine-Month-Old Strike
The Academic Staff Union of University, on Wednesday, suspended its strike, ending the industrial action that started since March 2020.
ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi, made the announcement during a briefing of the union in Abuja.
Details later…

DSS Raises Alarm Over Plans To Bomb Public Places By Criminals
The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised alarm over plans of criminals to wreak havoc in Nigeria over the festive period. The alarm was contained in a statement made available by the Public Relations Officer of the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya.
The agency's spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, said in a statement on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 that enemies of state are plotting to carry out violent attacks in public places over the next couple of weeks
The statement explained: “The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to inform the public about plans by some criminal elements to carry out violent attacks on public places including key and vulnerable points during the yuletide seasons.The planned dastardly acts are to be executed through the use of explosives, suicide bombing and other dangerous weapons.
“The objective is to create a general sense of fear among the people and subsequently undermine the Government.
“Against this backdrop, citizens are called upon to be extra vigilant and report strange movements and indeed, all suspicions around them to security and law enforcement agencies.
“On its part, the Service is collaborating with other sister agencies to ensure that adequate measures are put in place for protection of lives and property.
“To further achieve this purpose, the Service has provided these emergency response numbers *08132222105* and *09030002189* for urgent contacts.
“It is also using this opportunity to unveil its interactive website *www.dss.gov.ng* for public communication support.
“Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of these platforms and similar ones provided by related agencies to timely reach and avail them (security agencies) of required information.
“However, the Service advises those planning to cause chaos and damage to public peace to desist from such as it will stop at nothing to apprehend and bring them to justice.
“While assuring citizens and residents of their safety during and after the festive periods, the DGSS, Alhaji YM. Bichi fwc, with his Management and Staff, wishes all, Happy Celebrations and a Prosperous 2021,”