The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife on Tuesday confirms the death of Adedeji Emmanuel who was a 200 level student of Management and Accounting, Faculty of Administration.

OduduwaNews gathered that Emmanuel committed suicide by taking Sniper in the early hours of Tuesday.

According to a release signed and made available to Oduduwa News by the acting Chief Security Officer of the Institution, Mr. B. Oyatokun read in part:

“It is being speculated that the said student died as a result of intake of Sniper and all evidence points towards this but we have launched an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.

We advise that students utilize the Counseling Unit of the School when dealing with psychological issues or academic issues that might be taking a toil on the mental health as we have continually strengthened relationship with Mental Health Support Initiative (a group of Mental Health Experts and Enthusiasts).”

As at the time of filling this report, we are yet to confirm the veracity of information regarding another student said to have committed suicide as well.

Our correspondent at OAU confirmed to news room that efforts are ongoing to ascertain the fact and mystery behind yet to be identified another final year student of Management and Accounting said to have committed suicide.

Ajani ‘Kayode.

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The Ibadan Prime Youths Forum, under the umbrella of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), felicitate our father, mentor and an image maker of Ibadan land, Chief Yemi Soladoye – The CCII President General, on the success of the Ibadan week celebration, which ended with a grand finale and award presentation at Liberty Stadium last Saturday.

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The Ag. National Coordinator of IPYF, Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo in his congratulatory message, described Chief Yemi Soladoye as an Image Maker and his name will forever be remembered in the history of Contemporary Ibadan.

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“Chief Soladoye has written his name in gold in the heart of every Ibadan sons and daughters, and his tenure will be remember for good in the history of Ibadan. As a two time President General of CCII, his tremendous contribution to the development of Ibadan will remain evergreen, as he will be dropping the mantle of Leadership come July 2nd, we wish our father well in his further endeavors and also his advisory role as an elder state man in Ibadanland” he said.

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The National Coordinator further appreciates the CCII President General for establishing, recognizing the structure of IPYF and adopting it as a direct youth annex of CCII for prominent youths of Ibadan descent within the age range of 25 to 40 years who are passionately interested in the uplifting and development of Ibadanland.

“Once again, on behalf of our members, we show our appreciation to Chief Yemi Soladoye for adoption IPYF as a direct youth annex of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes for prominent youths of Ibadan descent within the age range of 25 to 40 years who are passionately interested in the uplifting and development of Ibadanland. We will also continue to contribute meaningful to the development of Ibadan, and work in line with mission of CCII which is working towards the development of Ibadan land.”

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Signed:
Aare (Dr) Oluwatunmise Adeagbo
Ag. National Coordinator, IPYF.

Aare Olanrewaju AbdulWahab
Ag. National Secretary, IPYF.

Following the declaration of Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga as the President General Elect of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF) which is the youth annex of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) both home and abroad hereby wishes to express our joy and felicitate with the President General elect – PRINCE ADETAYO OLUYEMISI ADEAGA.

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The IPYF acting National Coordinator, Dr Oluwatunmise Adeagbo in his statement described Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga as a distinguished administrator, philanthropist, a humble prosperous son of the soil and that they have no doubt in his ability to take Ibadan to the promise land.

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“Firstly, we thank God for a successful and hitch free election that held yesterday at Ibadan House. We also thank thank the almighty for delivering Prince Adeaga for us in Ibadan as the next President General of the CCII.

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Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga is a distinguished administrator per excellence, an humble prosperous son of the soil, a philanthropist and a father of all.

His victory is a well deserved one, and we at the youth annex of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) have no doubt in his ability to continue from where our current father, Chief Yemi Soladoye will stop on the second of July this year.

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Chief Yemi Soladoye Pabiekun has laid a progressive foundation for CCII, and we are glad that he will be handling over to an equally capable son of the land with many years in administrative roles both at home and in diaspora” he said.

The coordinator also pray to God to give Prince Adeaga the wisdom to direct the affairs of the association and Ibadan at large, describing CCII as the heart of Ibadan.

“We also use this medium to pray to God to give our father Prince Adeaga the wisdom and the sound health to perform in his new role, we believe that CCII is the heart of Ibadan, and if any meaningful development is to take place in this Ibadan, the role of CCII can’t be overrated”

The leaderships of the Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF) hereby appreciate and congratulate all the indigenes and residents of Ibadan especially the Youths of Ibadanland on this laudable feat.

We hereby assure Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga and his newly elected executives of our continous support for the progress and development of Ibadan land. We pray that Ibadan will be peaceful during his own tenure as the President General of the CCII.

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SIGNED
Aare (Dr) Oluwatunmise Adeagbo MBBS, MHPM, MPH
Ag. National Coordinator,
IPYF
03/04/2021

The highest Indigenous body in land, and next in hierarchy to Olubadan-in-Council on Saturday elected Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga as the next President General of the Association.

The election which held on Saturday, 2nd April, 2021 at Ibadan House, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, Prince Oluyemisi had a total of Fifty Nine votes out of the total Ninety Nine to defeat his major contestant, Waheed Ekun who had 31votes

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Details later.

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In response to a question on solving issues of the employment quota in Federal Ministries, and all Federal Agencies asked by a member of CCII to the two leading contestants for the position of President General, Prince Adeaga in his response made it known that his team will work together with Federal Character Commission in addressing the issue.

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It should also be of note that Prince Adeaga currently have over 40 Ibadan Indigenes working in his oil and gas establishment. This is a pointer to the fact that he’s not only capable of the position, but he is an experienced Administrator with many years of Service in both Private and Public sector.

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Read his full response below:

By the grace of Almighty, if elected and when I resume office as the PG after Friday April 2 elections, my team and I will work together with Federal Character Commission towards ensuring that the Golden rule that guide employment of the indigenes is adhered to, especially, the junior and intermediate officers.
The Corporate Social Responsibility of Companies operating in the land would also be explored.

A relevant committee would also constantly link up with Ibadan indigenes who work in these agencies to monitor their recruitment exercises. This is to enable our proactiveness towards taking the right steps at the right time. I will also ensure that we safely fraternise with the CEOs of private organizations with employment capabilities, to enable us promote their confidence in CCII and secure their interests in Ibadanland. One of such ways is inviting them to many and relevant activities of CCII.

The previous and present CCII administrations have been doing this and I really commend the efforts made to date for the initiative as the Heads of some Federal agencies participated in the last Ibadan week.

During my time as the Chairman of Ibadan Week between 2011 & 2012, we extended our award night tentacles to the University of Ibadan (UI) and some other Federal establishments as our vision for inclusiveness.

I will make sure that the CCII under me will improve on the robust relationship with all the CEOs of Federal agencies based in Ibadan as well as all corporate organizations. When we secure their affection, having our rights and privileges from them to the benefits of our job seeking population would be with seamless ease. In fact, with these steps, it is foreseeable that some of them would be inviting our attention to job vacancies in their organizations.

I humbly repeat that this is part of our Manifesto as distributed last Friday.

Thank you

Prince Adeaga Oluyemisi. A
President General Candidate 2021

God’sproject2021

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Oluseyi Makinde on Thursday Commissioned the newly constructed Bike Part at Agodi Gate.

The Governor in his speech, informed the general public that his Government is not ready to Ban Motorcycles and Tricycles operation in the State.

“This afternoon, we commissioned the Bike Park at Agodi Gate for use. This pilot project will be replicated all over the state if it works according to the design plan. While we do not plan to ban commercial motorcycles and tricycles, we will regulate their operations in Oyo State.”

“I appealed to the riders to get better organised so that they can assist the government in regulating their activities. We will be registering all operators for easier identification and to curb the menace of motorcycles being used to commit crimes in our state.”

The youth annex of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes within the age range of 25-40 years under the auspice of the Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF) has congratulated Prince Adeaga on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.

Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga who’s an illustrious son of Ibadan with many years of investment in the development of Ibadan land through his philanthropic gesture towards the old and young will forever be appreciated.

According to the Ag. Secretary of IYPF, Mr Olanrewaju AbdulWahab “Today we celebrate one of our fathers in lbadan land, a resourceful and visionary leader, we at IPYF extend our felicitation to him, and pray that God will continue to protect and preserve his life”

The National Coordinator of the youth body Dr Oluwatunmise Adeagbo on behalf of the teeming youths of Ibadanland also appreciate Prince Adeaga for many of his mentoring and investment in the youth of the Ibadanland, describes him as a friend of the youth “Today, we also recognize the contribution of baba towards the development of youth of the State, he can best be describe as the friend of the youth, his interest in putting smile on the face of anyone who come across him is second to none”

He pray to God to grant the celebrant many more years in sound health and wealth, and also pray that the Almighty grant him all his heart desires.

Signed:
Mr Olanrewaju AbdulWahab
Ag. Secretary
IYPF.
24/03/2021

Registration for UTME Begins April 8, JAMB Says NIN Mandatory
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration exercise commences on Thursday, April 8 to Saturday, May 15, 2021.
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The exam body, which made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, also announced the commencement of registration of candidates for the 2021 UTME and Direct Entry (DE).
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The statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs and Protocol of JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said candidates must have National Identity Number (NIN) before registration can be carried out.
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It stated that registration will take place in 700 centres across the country and the list is available in all the state offices and JAMB’S website: www.jamb.gov.ng
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It said candidates are also to note that the registration for DE applicants would run concurrently with that of UTME candidates. There would be no extension of time for the sale of the UTME/DE application documents.
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The statement read in full : “The Governing Board of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) met at its meeting of 22nd March, 2021 and decided that: For any person to be registered for UTME/DE, he/she must supply his/her National Identity Number (NIN). It is therefore mandatory for participation in the 2021 Registration Exercise.
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Registration will take place in 700 centres across the country. The list is available in all the state offices and JAMB’S website: www.jamb.gov.ng
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“The approved schedule for registration and examination are as follows: a. Registration exercise will start on Thursday, 8th April to Saturday, 15th May, 2021.
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“Optional Mock will be held on Friday, 30th April, 2021 (for those ​who indicate interest and registered ​before 24th ​of April, 2021).
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The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination would hold from ​Saturday, 5th to Saturday, 19th June, 2021
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“The venue of the examination will be at any of the centres in the candidate’s chosen examination town. The registration fee for the 2021 application documents is N3,500 and N500 for the recommended Reading Text.
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”Information regarding other registration processes and requirements would be made available on the Board’s website and advertised in the electronics and print media from 5th April, 2021.”

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde on Tuesday alongside other top Government officials visited the Ibadan Circular Road for an on the spot assessment. The Governor in the Statement he released made it clear that the contract was terminated from the previous contractor because of poor performance and promised that his government will concession the road again.

“Yesterday, we visited Ibadan Circular Road for an on-the-spot assessment of the project. Having terminated the contract for non-performance (less than 10% completion), we will conduct a joint evaluation of the job done so far with the contractor to ensure that their cost is reimbursed.

We will concession this road again, but this time, the government will have a percentage stake in the project. As we recognise the importance of this road to our state’s economy, our plan is to complete the 32km portion of the road within this tenure of our administration.

We also revisited Agodi Gate-Old Ife Road-Adegbayi Junction with a spur to Ibadan Airport. This project, awarded in 2016, ought to have been completed by 2018. However, when we assumed office in 2019, it was only 46% complete. The revised date of completion is October 2021, and we will follow up with the contractors to ensure that this is done.” he said.

Oyo State Islamic cleric, Sheik Taofeek Akeugbagold, has withdrawn charges against the suspected kidnappers of his twins.

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Akeugbagold made thIs known while appearing before an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan and presided over by Justice Moshood Abass.

He told the court that his decision was borne out of the fact every human is bound to err but the almighty Allah in his mercy and wisdom forgives.“>

“I have come to this court today to make known my intention to discontinue with this case.

“Let me also state that I have wholeheartedly forgiven the abductors of my twins and I have decided to leave the judgment to almighty Allah to decide.”

Justice Abass however noted that the discontinuation of the case does not lie with Akeugbagold, stating that it is a case between the state and the defendants.

He therefore adjourned the case till Wednesday, March 24.