A 30-year-old man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, has allegedly stabbed his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
The incident was said to have occurred on Friday after a heated argument between the couple.
The Lagos State Police Command, while confirming the incident in a statement by its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday stated that Motunrayo stabbed the 25-year-old wife multiple times during the altercation, locked her in the room, and set it on fire.
He added that the suspect also inflicted wounds on himself after committing the act.
A team of policemen who arrived at the scene were however said to have extinguished the fire and after that discovered Olajumoke’s lifeless body with abdominal wounds.
The statement read in part, “A distress call was received on October 4 at Ikorodu Division that a newly wedded couple, one Motunrayo Olaniyi, aged 30, and his wife Olajumoke, aged 25 years, allegedly engaged in a domestic scuffle in their room at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, Ikorodu.
“In the process, the husband reportedly stabbed the wife to death, locked her in the room, and set it ablaze, while he inflicted wounds on himself.
“Police from the Ikorodu Division responded to a distress call and put out the fire. They found Olajumoke’s lifeless body with abdominal wounds.”
The police spokesperson further stated that Olaniyi was rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital where he was treated and discharged before being taken into police custody.
According to him, a preliminary investigation later revealed that the suspect stabbed his wife during the altercation and inflicted minor wounds on himself.
“The corpse has been deposited at Ikorodu General Hospital morgue for autopsy. Investigation is in progress”, he concluded.
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has vowed that the State Government will begin the payment of N70,000 minimum wage immediately the committee concludes its final consequential adjustment.
He made the disclosure today at a ceremony held in Ibadan in commemoration of World Teachers’ Day.
“Negotiation on consequential adjustment will start next week. I have extended wage award for the next 3 months
“If negotiation on consequential adjustment ends within the three months, we will drop the wage award and start paying minimum wage”.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of 12 blocks of 900 smart classrooms in four schools in each zone across the state.
The four benefiting schools are Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta; Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode; Remo Secondary School, Sagamu; and Yewa College, Ilaro.
The governor also approved Monday, October 6, 2024, as a work-free day to enable teachers to celebrate the day.
Governor Abiodun made the announcement at this year’s Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta.
The governor also announced the absorption of 1,000 OgunTeach scheme interns into the State Teaching Service Commission, bringing the total to 5,000 since the inception of the administration.
Speaking further, the governor said approval has been given for the renovation of all special schools and an increment in the feeding allowance of pupils in special schools to make them feel a sense of belonging.
Abiodun, who acknowledged the contributions of teachers in molding the character of future generations, agreed to pay transport allowances to all public school teachers in place of the work-free days currently being enjoyed by other state government workers.
While noting that his administration has repositioned the education sector to serve the people better, he listed the Ogun Digitalized Multimedia Lesson Plan, where teachers would be equipped with the necessary resources to deliver effectively with centralized and digitized lesson plans, and the construction of the Central Education Management Information System (EMIS) for data gathering, analysis, and presentation, as part of the achievements in the sector.
Other achievements, according to Governor Abiodun, include the approval for the Ogun State Education Intervention Fund, the successful conduct of the BECE with the introduction of OMR (Optical Mark Reader) sheets, and the installation of ICT facilities in preparation for the flag-off of Nigeria Learning Passport for e-contents.
On why his administration did not access the 2020 UBEC funds, the governor said: “You recall that when I assumed office, this state had not accessed the 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 funds. Shortly after I assumed office, we paid the counterpart funding for those four years, and we accessed the funding. The current one we are implementing is for 2018 and 2019.
“What I noticed is that most of the contracts were abandoned because of inflation; the pricing was not realistic. That was my number one observation.
“My second observation was that despite all these interventions, every now and then, you would see an Ogun State school in the news. You would see Ogun State learners sitting on 9-inch blocks and learning in schools without roofs, despite the fact that we have accessed UBEC or SUBEB funding.
“I realized that something had to be wrong, and what was that? I realized that the schools that are being thrown up were not the worst of the worst schools.
“We put a hold on the program, and I set up a task force headed by the Head of Service, and I mandated them to go around the nooks and crannies of the state and identify the worst of the worst schools so that we are no longer embarrassed.
“I am glad to tell you that the exercise has now been completed, and I had to personally call the UBEC Chairman and tell him that we had to rework our work plan, and that work plan has to reflect our peculiarities in Ogun State. We must not have schools that are not conducive for academic planning anymore.
“I am pleased to announce to you that the new work plan for UBEC that reflects our peculiarities has now been approved. So, two things we will be achieving: all the abandoned schools and abandoned projects from the 2018 and 2019 plans will now have a methodology for rewarding and completing them, and the 2020 work plan will now reflect the worst of the worst schools.”
While calling on all to reflect on the profound impact of education on individuals and the pivotal role of teachers in shaping not just the lives of children but the entire nation, the governor acknowledged the immense challenges in the teaching profession, noting, however, that despite the obstacles, teachers remain unwavering, ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has the chance to thrive.
“We believe that education is the bedrock of any meaningful socio-political and economic development, and teachers are the architects of that foundation. As Nelson Mandela rightly stated, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting educators through our ‘Building Our Future Together’ Agenda. Investing in education is an investment in the future of Ogun State. That is why we continue to improve teachers’ salaries, fund training programs, and ensure that every classroom is well-equipped,” Governor Abiodun assured.
In his opening remarks, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, noted that the theme of this year’s celebration aligns with the administration’s policy of engendering a new social order not only in the education sector but the whole state, appreciating teachers for their steadfastness in discharging their duties and the state government for repositioning the education sector.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Comrade Felix Agbesanwa, noted that the Dapo Abiodun-led administration has been mindful of teachers’ welfare through regular payment of salaries, promotions, and both foreign and local training for teachers.
He appreciated the present administration for recruiting more teachers through the OgunTeach scheme, renovating schools, and bringing sanity to the schools through the signing of undertakings by parents and students.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in the state, Comrade Sewakanu Oladipupo, said the day was set aside by the United Nations to celebrate the immense contributions of teachers in nation-building, adding that despite the present economic crunch, the administration has made the welfare of teachers and the education sector a priority.
The Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Evang. Lekan Ifede, in his goodwill message, described Ogun teachers as the best in the country, while his counterpart from the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Femi Majekodunmi, lauded Governor Abiodun for investing heavily in the education sector over the last five years, which has shown in the performance of learners in various examinations and other academic activities.
Highlights of the celebration included the awarding of cash prizes to teachers, schools, and administrators who performed excellently in the previous academic year.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanjo-Olu has felicitated all teachers in Nigeria as today marks the celebration of World Teachers’ Day.
This was contained in a statement made available via his X handle as read in part:
“As we celebrate World Teachers’ Day, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all teachers in Lagos State.
“Today, we honor not just the profession of teaching, but the profound impact that teachers have on the lives of our children and the future of our society.
“You inspire, nurture, and shape the minds of the next generation, empowering them with knowledge and skills that will serve them for a lifetime. Your dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence are commendable, especially in these challenging times.
“The role of a teacher extends far beyond the classroom. You are mentors, role models, and guiding lights for our youth. Your influence helps to build a more educated, informed, and compassionate society.
“Together, let us invest in the future of education in Lagos State, creating an environment where teachers can flourish and students can achieve their fullest potential.
“Thank you for your invaluable contributions and for being the change-makers in our communities.
Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Abodurin Gerald Abozo to eight years imprisonment for land fraud.
Abozo was arraigned on October 15, 2023 on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006; and stealing, contrary to Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.
Count one reads: “Abodurin Gerald Abozos (doing business in the name and style of S.G.B. & As Property Lines Company), sometime in 2013 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N62,000,000.00 (Sixty-two Million Naira) from Engineer Samuel Segher, under the false pretext, that you have two plots of land for sale at Chevy Estate Ojomu Chieftaincy Family land, Lagos, and the said amount represented the purchase price, a representation you knew to be false.”
Count two reads: “Abodurin Gerald Abozos, (doing business in the name and style of S.G.B. & A Property Lines Company), sometime in 2013 at lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly converted to your use the aggregate sum of N62,000, 000.00 (Sixty-two Million Naira), property of Engineer Samuel Segher”.
He pleaded “not guilty” to the charges when they were read to him, thereby leading to his full trial.
In the course of trial, prosecution counsel, M. S. Owede, called two witnesses and tendered several documents, including the extra-judicial statement of the convict, which were all admitted in evidence by the court.
Delivering judgment, Justice Ijelu sentenced the defendant to seven years imprisonment on count one and one year on count two, without an option of fine.
The convict was ordered to make restitution of the sum of N62m to the victim.
Abozo’s journey to the Correctional Centre began when he was arrested for obtaining the sum of N62million from Engineer Samuel Segher in the guise of selling two plots of land to him. He neither delivered the land nor returned his money to him.
His Royal Majesty Oba Rev. Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, Makuleodoye II, Alado of Ado-Awaye Kingdom has announced 13th-16th of November as the date for the 2024 Iyake International Festival.
According to a press release jointly signed by His Royal Majesty and Chairman of the Festival planning Committee, Bola Olalere and sent to ODUDUWA NEWS.
The festival will kick-off on Wednesday 13th November, 2024 with a movie Premiere and youth carnival followed by Festival Discuss with focus on Agribusiness and Crown Festival on Thursday 14th November, 2024. where Alado will honour some notable individuals in the community. On Friday 15th November, 2024, there will be mountain climbing and festival experience shows. Saturday 16th November, 2024 will be the grand finale, where the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde will lead other dignitaries as a Special Guest of Honour.
Also expected at the Festival Celebration is the honorable Minister of Tourism, federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Lola Ade John, Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun , Oyo State commissioner for Local Government and Chiftancy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo. The Royal father of the is the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Oyebola Adeyeri 111. Other top government functionaries as well as tourists from all over the world are also expected at the Festival.
The release assures every participant of maximum security of lives and properties during the festival and a fun filled experience.
In a latest development in Oyo State, the Governor of the State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has perfected plan to distribute 2023 latest Camry model worth over Forty Five Million Naira (N45m) each for members of the State House of Assembly.
According to the investigation, the first batch of the order has been received and the distribution ceremony has been scheduled for next week.
In a brief finding made by our reporter, the 2023 Camry model gulped between $27,000 and $35,000 which is between N45m to N60m with the prevailing exchange rate among other customs charges.
This development is coming at a moment when workers are requesting for a living minimum wage and at a time the new minimum wage is yet to be fully implemented.
In a significant boost to the education sector, the Oyo State Government has earlier announced the recruitment of 7,000 primary school teachers. This move is part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration efforts to improve education in the state, Oduduwa News reports.
Speaking to newsmen today Friday, 4th October, 2024, Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, revealed that the 7,000 successful candidates will receive their employment letters before the end of this month.
The Commissioner said that before the end of this month, 7,000 Primary School Teachers out of the 46,000 that sat for the Computer Based Test, will receive their employment letters.
The 7,000 new teachers being recruited is obviously more than the 5,000 Secondary School Teachers the Seyi Makinde administration employed in his first term,” Prince Dotun Oyelade said.
In a major breakthrough for the Southwest Security Network, also known as Amotekun Corps, a family of robbers, including a father, mother, and their underage children, was arrested in Ondo State. The arrest came amid the Corps’ intensified efforts to combat crime and insecurity across the state.
The revelation was made by the Ondo State Commander of Amotekun, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, during a parade of 20 suspected criminals at the Corps’ Headquarters in Alagbaka, Akure. Adeleye explained that the family, whose children are between the ages of 12 and 15, was involved in a string of house burglaries. For legal reasons, the minors were not paraded alongside the other suspects.
In a statement that underscored the commitment of the Amotekun Corps to safeguarding lives and property, Commander Adeleye detailed the unit’s recent success in foiling five kidnapping attempts and rescuing nine victims within the past week. The efforts have been concentrated on identified flashpoints such as the Elegbeka area, notorious for criminal activities. According to Adeleye, the Corps has conducted successful raids in the area, making it safer for residents and commuters.
He assured the public that Amotekun’s patrols have penetrated surrounding forests where criminals often operate, and pledged to intensify operations in areas like Ala, Ago Oyinbo, Ogbese, Jugbere, and Ifon forests. This strategy, he noted, is aimed at bringing lasting relief to communities affected by insecurity.
In addition to the family of robbers, Adeleye highlighted the arrest of a 28-year-old kidnapping suspect, Usman Abubakar, in Igbo Oba-Owo. Abubakar confessed to extorting two million naira from a kidnapping victim, providing details of how the money was distributed among his accomplices and their “godfathers.” The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation.
While the arrest of the family of robbers drew significant attention, Adeleye used the occasion to highlight broader security achievements across the state. He reported that the state has seen relative peace in the past week, with no significant incidents related to land or chieftaincy disputes, labor union matters, or student affairs. Additionally, no new cases of human trafficking have been reported.
The Commander also addressed issues related to anti-grazing laws, confirming the arrest of one suspect, Muhammed Abubakar, in Ita-Ogbolu for violating the state’s anti-open grazing law. Furthermore, through a collaborative effort involving the police, local hunters, and Amotekun Corps, another suspect was apprehended in Akoko. The investigation into that case is ongoing.
In terms of cult-related activities, Adeleye revealed that three suspects were arrested with charms, arms, and ammunition, signaling the Corps’ unrelenting focus on curbing cultism and related violent activities in the state.
“We have remained on high alert to ensure peace across the state,” Adeleye said. “Ondo remains largely peaceful, but we are not resting. Our operations will continue to ensure that we bring to justice anyone who threatens the safety and security of our communities.”
The Amotekun Corps, established to provide grassroots security in the Southwest, has continued to strengthen its operations, often working in close collaboration with other security agencies such as the police and local vigilantes. Their ongoing presence in crime hotspots across Ondo State is part of a broader effort to curtail the activities of criminals, particularly those operating in hard-to-reach forest areas where kidnappings and robberies have previously thrived.
Adeleye’s remarks concluded on a positive note, as he assured the public that the Corps is working tirelessly to keep Ondo State safe and secure, urging residents to provide timely and actionable information that can aid in the fight against crime.
The Lagos State Government has said that the ban on Single-Use Plastics, such as pet bottles, and sachet water, among others, would take effect from January 2025 across the state.
Recall that the state government had banned the use of styrofoam in all government establishments and across the state following the increasing prevalence of plastic waste and its negative effect on the environment in recent years.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced this at an event in Ikeja on Tuesday, October 2.
“Plastic waste materials make up a significant proportion of solid wastes and litter the metropolis.
It has become a highly visible part of the waste stream, PET, Styrofoam and nylon for sachet water, popularly called ‘pure water’ commonly being used for water and beverages, take away plates and cups, carrier bags, among others.
This development is posing environmental challenges ranging from ecosystem degradation, Drainage clogging and flooding, Lagoon and Ocean debris with attendant harm to humans resulting in high socio-economic impacts on the state.
It will improve the situation of the State’s drainage channels and reduce plastic pollution in the marine environment.
While the implementation of the ban on Styrofoam commenced on February 12, 2024, upon the expiration of a three-month moratorium, the State announced a six-month moratorium period for SUPs which was later magnanimously extended till the end of the year 2024 upon Stakeholders appeal to give room for more consultation while the ban on SUPs be effective by January 2025,” he said.
