The Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Ojo, has found Hilton hotel owner, Rahmon Adedoyin, guilty in the murder of Timothy Adegoke.
The Judge sentenced him to death by hanging in the judgement delivered today.
Adegoke died at Hilton Hotels, Ile-Ife in 2021 and the owner of the hotel, Dr Adedoyin alongside six of his staff namely, Magdalene Chiefuna, Adeniyi Aderogba, Oluwole Lawrence, Oyetunde Kazeem Adebayo Kunle and Adedeji Adesola were standing trial on 18 counts of conspiracy, murder, felony, indecent interference of the corpse, alteration, and cancellation of receipt and oath-taking to prevent justice.
The Oyo State Police Command has raided the apartment of the sacked chairman of Park Management System, Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary.
ODUDUWA NEWS has earlier reported how men of the recently dissolved Oyo State Park Management System led by Mukaila Lamidi Auxiliary started formenting trouble at Alakia Isebo, Egbeda Local Government of Oyo State immediately after the dissolution of the PMS Committee.
It was learnt that large cache of arms were recovered in his house but the deposed PMS Boss, Auxiliary had escaped before the arrival of the Police.
ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that men of the recently dissolved Oyo State Park Management System led by Mukaila Lamidi Auxiliary have started formenting trouble at Alakia Isebo, Egbeda Local Government of Oyo State.
The crisis which started yesterday night said to have resumed this early morning along Iyana Church, Alakia Isebo, Ibadan.
It was gathered that Auxiliary men were angered with the latest decision of the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde who announced the dissolution of the PMS led by him through the Oyo State Chief of Staff, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi.
The Oyo State Police have also launched manhunt on the sacked PMS Boss as it was learnt that Mukaila Lamidi Auxiliary has been at large while some of his men have been arrested.
It was gathered that large cache of arms were also recovered from his house.
The Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke has issued a warning to the marketers of Petroleum Motor Spirit PMS for continually creating artificial scarcity of fuel immediately after the announcement of President Ahmed Tinubu of his intention to completely remove subsidy.
According to a statement made available today by the Spokesperson of the Governor of Osun State, Mallam Olawale Rasheed as read in part:
The attention of the Osun State Government has been drawn to the deliberate hoarding of PMS by the fuel dealers within the State as a result of the statement from the Inaugural Speech of the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the removal of fuel subsidy, thereby causing unnecessary hardship for the people in the State.
This deliberate action is not only inhumane but unpatriotic and will not be allowed by the government. To this end, the Special Monitoring Team on fuel scarcity set up by His Excellency, Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke headed by the Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye is still effective and shall not condone any form of economic sabotage.
As from today, 30th May 2023, the Committee shall begin special monitoring of all the filling stations across the state in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders.
Any fuel station found guilty of hoarding fuel to create artificial scarcity shall be sealed off and operators prosecuted for crime of economic sabotage.
Officials of the State Security Service (SSS)Tuesday morning prevented officials of the anti-graft agency, EFCC, from gaining access to their office in Ikoyi, Lagos.
As of the time of this report, all the EFCC officials at the office in Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, were prevented from accessing the building by SSS officials, ODUDUWA NEWS learnt.
“They even placed an armoured tank just to scare us away,” one EFCC official told this newspaper.
Sources in both agencies said there has been an ongoing rivalry between both agencies over the ownership of the building.
An Ado-Ekiti Customary Court, has dissolved a three-year marriage between a pastor, Oni Muyiwa, and his wife, Alabi Adejoke, over domestic violence.
The President of the Court, Mr. J.O Oyedele, ordered that both parties go their separate ways without disturbing each other, Vanguard reports.
The statement read, “The respondent is hereby restrained from going to the petitioner’s house after he might have taken all his belongings out of the house.
“The custody of the only child of the association is hereby awarded to the petitioner and the respondent shall have access to the child.
The Ayedero of Yorubaland, Honourable (Dr.) Shina Peller has congratulated His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) on his formal inauguration as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Honourable Peller’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement he issued and shared with the media on Monday following the successful inauguration of President Tinubu as the country’s number one citizen for the next four years.
In the statement, the Ayedero of Yorubaland described the newly inaugurated president as a man of destiny who has managed to secure a prominent place for himself in the political history of Nigeria, even against all odds.
In the same vein, the Oke Ogun-born federal lawmaker expressed confidence that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will replicate his impressive track record as Lagos State governor for Nigeria as the country’s president, while he also described as unquestionable Tinubu’s ability in identifying potential leaders, grooming and bringing them to the limelight.
Also, while expressing confidence that the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Tinubu will manifest positively, Honourable Peller urged the new president to include strengthening the country’s creative industry as one of the priorities of his administration.
Furthermore, the Ayedero of Yorubaland urged all Nigerians irrespective of ethnic, religious and political affiliation, to support Asiwaju with necessary prayers and motivation. “Let’s have faith in God through our new president and hope for a better Nigeria under his leadership,” Honourable Peller said.
The statement read in full:
“I extend my heartfelt congratulatory message to His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his formal inauguration as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“As the saying goes, “Destiny has no competition.” Asiwaju, you are indeed a man of destiny that history will reckon with. Against all odds, you have successfully secured a prominent place for yourself in the political history of Nigeria. I salute your political sagacity, resilience and doggedness.
“Also, your ability to identify brilliant and innovative people with leadership potential, groom and bring them to the limelight remains commendable; even your ardent critics cannot feign ignorance of the fact that you are a leader who makes leaders.
“Your impressive track record as the executive governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 remains one to reckon till date, and we are very confident that you will replicate this for Nigeria as our president.
“Your Excellency, going by your antecedents, I am very hopeful that your “Renewed Hope” agenda will impact positively on the masses, particularly Nigerian youths who occupy the largest percentage of our country’s population.
“Also, among other important policies that your administration will be making to enhance the economic growth of our country, I implore Your Excellency to prioritize strengthening our creative industry which contributes significantly to the nation’s GDP.
“To Nigerians, particularly the youth, let’s remember that it is only God that gives power, and He gives it to whosoever he wishes. Irrespective of our ethnic, religious and political affiliation, let’s leverage our unity in diversity, stay united and support Asiwaju with necessary prayers and motivation.
“Initially, prior to the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, I wasn’t comfortable with the Muslim/Muslim ticket, but later I had to align as a verse in the holy Quran indicates that there is nothing wrong with it. Holy Quran (Surah Al-Fath Chapter 48, verse 28) says, “He it is who sent His messenger with the true guidance and the religion of truth that He may make it prevail over every religion.” Also, good governance may not be achieved if we are so driven by religious sentiment.
“As featured in our coat of arms, faith is required for us to progress as a nation. Let’s have faith in God through our new president and hope for a better Nigeria under his leadership.
“Dear President Tinubu, as you are inaugurated today to oversee the affairs of our great country for the next four years, I pray that God gives you the required strength and wisdom to govern us in the best direction and make Nigeria better and a good reference point for the rest of the world. Amen. Once again, congratulations President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
The Arole Oodua and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II has called on the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to waste no time in tackling the challenges confronting the country as a man of action that he is known to be.
Ooni Ogunwusi made the call through his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare in a press statement on Monday, congratulating Tinubu on his inauguration as Nigeria’s President And Commander in Chief Of The Armed Forces, adding that capable Nigerian youths should be engaged by his administration as the country deserves its rightful position within the committee of nations globally.
“Mr President, congratulations from The House of Oduduwa to you and your amiable wife who is now the mother of the nation as you have officially taken the mantle of leadership as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“As we celebrate this remarkable day of your inauguration with you, we wish you monumental success in all the policies of your administration so that Nigeria can become great again and maintain her rightful position not only as truly the giant of Africa but also as a leader within the committee of nations globally.
“We trust that your administration will be marked by good governance characterized by transformational economic growth, adequate security, and progress for all Nigerians both at home and in diaspora.
“We also trust that you will leverage your wealth of experience as a man of progressive action in mobilising resources and managing diverse interests to unify Nigeria across political, ethnic and religious lines”. Ooni said.
The Ooni who doubles as Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) charged president Tinubu to carry the Nigeria traditional institution along, especially in tackling the security challenges in the country.
“The traditional rulers in this country are the closest to the people as there is nobody in Nigeria who is not a subject of a particular traditional ruler, this is why it is important for the government to empower us with more strategic constitutional roles especially in the area of security management and conflict resolutions.” Ooni said.
In working for Africa, the Ooni urged President Tinubu to partner the progressive African leaders and friends of Africa across the globe like President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva, who recently hosted the Ooni and his team in Brasilia, Brazil for the unveiling Annual African Traditional Religion Day celebrations.
“As truly the giant of Africa, Nigeria must first of all be great for Nigerians under your watch, and Nigeria must provide progressive leadership of unity and peace for the greatness of Africa under your watch. I have interacted with some African presidents who are truly looking up to Nigeria under your watch as the big brother Africa. This of course dominated our discussions during the my meeting with President Williams Ruto at the State House in Nairobi, Kenya two months ago.
“Also, the current government in Brazil under President Luiz Inácio LULA da Silva has developed numerous pro Africa policies and programmes. I expect the presidency of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who himself a Pan-Africanist to take advantage of this for the greatness of Africa.” Ooni added..
It will be recalled, Ooni Ogunwusi who is the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide had earlier 3 months ago charged Tinubu upon his declaration as president elect to hit the ground running by quickly assembling a transition team of cerebral individuals to put up an economic blueprint capable liberating Nigerians from poverty and insecurity.
Traditional religion adherents have called for the adoption of Ogun, the god of iron, to swear in all elective and appointed office holders in Nigeria rather than Bible and Qur’an in order to curb the misappropriation of public funds.
They made this call during a press conference held at Osemeji Temple in Ibadan, Oyo State, to herald the 2023 world annual Ifa festival.
Speaking through Jagunmolu Awo Agbaye, Fayemi Fakayode, said, “We have contributed and are still contributing to the development of our nation. The problem we are facing in Nigeria is our people at the helm of affairs because they are not honest, and that’s what is affecting us.
If we can decide to be swearing in political office holders, either elective or appointed officers, in traditional ways or through the god of iron, things will be better and they will stop embezzling our money because they know the immediate consequence of their action. Even in the judiciary, the judges too will give fair hearing and judgement.”
Others, who spoke, included the Araba (Olu Isese) Agbaye, His Eminence, Awodotun Aworeni; Araba/Olu Isese of Ibadanland, High Chief Ifalare Odegbola; Araba/Oluwo of Oyo, High Chief Faleye Kusaanu and Araba of Oka Akoko of Ondo State, Chief Adewale Oso.
While urging the federal, state and local governments to give them the same honour as accorded Muslims and Christians, the traditionalists argued that ‘‘they were entitled to all the things the other two religions enjoy in Nigeria.’’
