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A month after the tragic death of popular Akure-based caterer, Debbie Adene, her driver, who was allegedly involved, has been arrested by the police.

The late Adene tragically passed away at her home on Oda Road on July 25, 2024, shortly after celebrating her 54th birthday. Authorities linked her driver and 17-year-old personal assistant, Philip Emmanuel, to the incident.

The driver, who was alleged to be the mastermind behind the crime, had been evading authorities since.

The personal assistant, who had since been arrested and paraded at the headquarters of the State Police Command, admitted to being influenced by the money and gifts given during her birthday celebration, which led to their decision to commit the crime.

Emmanuel has already been remanded at Olokuta Correctional Centre, pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, DPP.

The African Institute for Justices of The Peace AIJP held its 2024 Fellows’ Investiture and International Peace Day Celebration yesterday 21st of September, 2024.

The programme tagged with the theme: “Building A Culture of Peace In Africa: Now Is The Time To Take Action” held at Sultan Bello Hall (Dome), University of Ibadan.

The Registrar of the AIJP, Barrister Ogunnaike Oluseyi, in his welcoming address highlighted the Institute’s main objective bothering on access to justice, peace and conflict resolution in Africa through education, reorientation, training and research.

Barrister Ogunnaike noted that the essence of the celebration of International Peace Day is to reiterate commitment to building a culture of peace in Africa and called on members and fellows of the institute to support the Institute’s humanitarian activities and free training programmes.

The Guest Speaker, Dr. Enemaku Idachaba, a lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan while speaking highlighted the importance of peace in our society and therefore admonished all humans to promote peaceful co-existence wherever they find themselves.

He stressed that peace education is a panacea to arrogance, extremism and obduracy adding, “Yes, peace is possible; and Africans are capable of inventing their own future. Therefore, to transform the economy of war into an economy of generalised development, investments, diversification and education are needed”.

In his words, Barrister Michael Akinbowale JP (Chairman of the Oyo State Justices of the Peace) advised the participants especially the newly inducted members to be ambassador of peace in every aspect of life.

The Registrar, Barrister Ogunnanike, while speaking further on the Investiture said, Africa Peace Ambassadors, comprising 21 Doctoral Fellows, 15 Fellows, and one full member were honoured by the institute. He added that the Institute honoured four people and one member of the Oyo State Justice of the Peace with special recognition awards.

The decoration of Doctoral Fellows and African Peace Ambassadors was thereafter handled by Ambassador (Dr) Akande Babatunde and the newly inducted members were sworn in with presentation of certificates of induction. Some eminent personalities in the society were also honoured with the fellow of the Institute immediately after the swearing in of the new members.

While advising the new inductees. Dr. Akande highlighted importance of being inducted as members of the Institute and pointed out that their membership is a potential that would become their credentials which are very essential to make them influential in the society.

He therefore urged members to restrain from any form of violent resolution amid several challenges confronting the country, making life unerabale for the citizenry.

The programme ended with group photographs and vote of thanks led by Amb (Dr) Abiodun Philip Ajayi, JP.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his administration is committed to achieving concrete results and driving positive change across sectors, including education and long-term economic stability.

Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, the president emphasised that he is not in office for personal gain but to serve the country.

”I didn’t come to look for money and exploit the situation; I came to work. I asked for the votes, and Nigerians gave them to me.

I have travelled the world and seen how developed countries have done it for themselves through collaboration, inclusiveness and financial structure.

Yes, there is hardship, but how did we get here? What did we do when we had very high crude production?

We neglected our communities; we neglected the goose that lays the golden eggs; we forgot even to give them a good standard of living. We forgot to educate our children. Go round and look at the dilapidated schools. The education environment must be decent enough for pupils to want to learn.

We can complain from now till eternity that the school enrolment is low. But did we do anything to encourage the enrolment process? We must ask ourselves because it is a matter of conscience.

We have come a long way, and I promise we must do our best,” he said.

He said: “I am buying fuel for N1100 and I make N20,000 (daily) but I take only N3,000 with me to my house (after work). I am the owner of my car but I am no longer making enough to cater to my children and my wife. The All Progressives Congress (APC) government will not end well. Nigeria is becoming worse and we pray God takes away this set of current leaders.”

Ajibaye blamed the ruling APC government for the hardship faced by Nigerians, saying, “Their government is bringing more suffering. They’re not ashamed, despite many Nigerians cursing them. They should rethink.”

Governor Ademola Adeleke has clarified his position on the raging leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), declaring that he stands by the relevant provisions of the PDP Constitution.

“I stand by the Constitution of our great party which clearly spelt out the succession procedure in case of the exit of an elected chairman.

“I also stand by the resolution of the PDP Governors’ Forum of which I am an integral part.

“Our party must adhere to its Constitution at this critical time and at all times. That is the way to build a responsible political party.

Adeleke’s position aligned with the PDP Governors’ Forum alleged plot to remove the acting National Chairman of the Party, Umar Damagun.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for the establishment of a military Forward Operation Base in the eastern part of the state to help curb criminal activities in that area.

Governor Abiodun made the call on Wednesday when he received the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Farooq Mijinyawa, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Abiodun noted that the high volume of commercial activities in the eastern part of the state, also comes with criminal activities, hence the need to beef up security in the region.

The governor said a military presence is needed in the area to keep at bay criminals who migrate from neighbouring states to Ogun to cause havoc.

He said: “I think one of the things you can do to help us sustain the peace that we have been enjoying in Ogun State is to think of putting some base, maybe some form of Forward Operation Base in the eastern part of the state.

“Right now, we are at the center where we have the state capital. We have a presence in Ogun West, but I think because of the level of commercial activities that are beginning to evolve in the eastern flank of the state, particularly with our airport there, you are going to see an exponential increase in business activities.

“Because every now and then, there are issues that want to test our resolve to maintain peace and order, and as you know, as a law enforcement expert, it is the speed with which you respond to these issues that determines how quickly you neutralize them.

“The Brigade Commander has often had to respond with dispatch through OP-MESA to places like Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode when we have issues. In fact, at times, we had to put men to stay there, and Sagamu-Ogijo is where these bad boys are constantly traveling between Ikorodu, Ogijo, Sagamu, and at times have issues with cultists, which sometimes get very bad. We cannot have such news emanating from Ogun, which is the industrial hub of the nation.

“We cannot have news filtering out of the state that will make potential investors uncomfortable, and you know that part of dealing with criminals is to be proactive by discouraging them. When they see your presence, they want to go to places where they can easily perpetrate their crimes.

“I think we can have men of the Nigerian Army there permanently, and we as a state will provide whatever it is that you need to facilitate so that it can happen immediately. If we have something around the Remo axis that will make it easier for the Army to deploy within minutes.”

The governor emphasized that security is vital for economic activities, adding that his administration could not have implemented its vision in a chaotic environment, even as he lauded the Army for playing a critical role in the state’s security apparatus.

He said that although Ogun is one of the most peaceful states in the country, its geographical location has put pressure on the government to provide not only infrastructure but also security to the people at all times.

Abiodun described the new General Officer as a round peg in a round hole, stating that his education, training, and exposure have adequately prepared him for the top military position.

While calling for more cooperation and support for his administration to maintain peace and order, the governor promised to assist the Army and other security agencies in the state to optimally perform their constitutional duties.

Speaking earlier, General Mijinyawa appreciated the governor for his constant support to the Army, especially in the area of welfare for the wives of fallen heroes, annual Army celebrations, and needed logistics.

“I have ordered my officers and men to continue the good work they are doing in the state to ensure that the peace that we have continues to thrive. Let me assure you that we will step up our efforts to ensure improved security in the state,” General Mijinyawa concluded.

ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the residents of Molarere, Kole, Arulogun Oluyole Communities have just begun protesting at the State Secretariat to register their displeasure against the planned demolition of 500 Meter Corridor marked from the Circular Road embarked on by Oyo State Government.

According to the correspondent of Oduduwa News who visited the scene of the protest gathered that the residents carried placards with various inscriptions to call the attention of the state government to their plights.

There was a brief gridlock along Secretariat Axis immediately the protest began but was later eased following the intervention of the traffic control officers.

Details later.

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has just released the much-anticipated 2024 results. As a candidate, knowing how to check new NECO results 2024 is important to accessing your grades swiftly. The process is simple and can be completed online using a few basic steps. This article provides a clear guide on how to check your results and why some results may not be immediately available.

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1. Visit NECO portal: Go to the NECO results portal at https://www.neco.gov.ng. This is the only official platform for accessing your results.
2. Select ‘NECO Results’: Once on the homepage, navigate to the ‘NECO Results’ option. Clicking this will take you to the result-checking section. Click “Check “Results”. Or you can just go straight to the result portal at https://results.neco.gov.ng/.
3. Enter your examination details: You will need to provide your exam year (2024), exam type (June/July or Nov/Dec), and your unique examination number.
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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday performed the ground-breaking of the N41 billion upgrading of Ladoke Akintola Airport Ibadan to International Airport.

Makinde who was accompanied by his Osun counterpart, Gov. Ademola Adeleke, reiterated his commitment to fight poverty in the state.

He said the Airport upgrading project was an investment that was critical for the long term prosperity and the desire for sustainable growth in the state.

He maintained that the project, when completed would open Oyo State to global market, “thus improve means of doing business, bring investment into agribusiness, manufacturing and technology sectors, and positioning Ibadan as a true regional business hub.

He emphasized that the project wasn’t for show “but it is a strategic investment that will be delivered on time.