Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, lawyer of embattled Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has accused Lagos Police of starving his client in detention and also denying him access to his wife.
Countering claims made by Lagos police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, the lawyer said;
“Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin who goes by the formal title of Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer but doubles as the Investigating Police Officer into the case of alleged assault of a policeman by my client, Mr. Seun Kuti, has issued a Report of his investigative work.
“Mr. Seun Kuti would have expected that having completed his investigative work, Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, a law enforcer, would proceed according to law by sending the file containing his report of investigation for legal evaluation towards possible prosecution.
“According to Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, in his investigative report handed over to The Punch, ‘Seun Kuti was the one that bashed the officer’s vehicle, and the policeman followed him to call his attention to it, but the musician alighted from his car and slapped the policeman as seen in the trending video. However, the officer reported the incident at the Police Command in Ikeja.’
“The policeman was alone. After the altercation, he followed Seun Kuti to his home in Ikeja, and the musician apologised to the policeman and gave him ₦12,000 to repair his damaged vehicle. But the officer reported the incident at the Area F Police Command in Ikeja, and deposited the ₦12,000 at the counter while he gave a written statement concerning the incident.’
“Although he had been with the Police since 8:00 am on Monday 15th May 2023, Mr. Seun Kuti notes that it was at about 8:00 pm that day, after Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin had already completed and published his investigative report above, that he was asked to make a statement to the Police at the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba.
“Mr. Seun Kuti has therefore volunteered to his interlocutors a statement to the effect that since Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin has already done the investigation and issued and published his report on it, there was no useful purpose to be served by any statement from him.
The Management of Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa has disclosed that the institution is one of the fastest growing polytechnics in Nigeria.
This position was made known yesterday during the PRESS Conference held by the Management of the institution as part of the programmes earmarked in commemoration of the maiden convocation of the institution since it gained autonomy.
The Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. A.G. Akinteye while giving his opening remark discussed some of his achievements since inception of his administration.
Speaking at a press conference held to usher in the event, Dr. Akinteye said other activities lined up for the week long activities include Environmental Sanitation/ Funfair Day on Wednesday while convocation lecture which would be delivered by Dr Festus Adedayo is fixed for Thursday 18th May.
He stated that since last nine years that Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa gained autonomy, the institution has achieved a lot despite passing through a lot of challenges but has always come out stronger and better. He however highlighted some of the achievements, which include uninterrupted academic calendar in the last three years, prompt processing of semester results, accreditation of more programmes, among others.
He further asserted that the institution has recorded success in area of examination, he claimed that, this year marks the first time that the Institution conducted the first UTME CBT exams after several failed attempts to get accredited in the past.
He also discussed the area of infrastructural development, “we have embarked on some projects that will make our Campus more conducive to learning. One of such is the construction of two 250-seater lecture rooms, which were executed through our Internally Generated Gevenue (IGR). The lecture rooms were commissioned by His Excellency Engr. ’Seyi Makinde, Executive Governor of Oyo State together with other government officials last year December. Presently, the Institution offers a wide array of ND and HND programmes, including Daily Part-Time (DPT) programmes across four faculties. It is important to state that all of these programmes have been accredited and listed on JAMB’s Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Compared to the previous session, in the current 2022/2023 session, we achieved a 26 percent increase in the enrolment of students for ND, HND, and DPT programmes, an attestation to the fact that our Institution is becoming more attractive to an increasing number of students.
“In addition to academics, the Institution is also notable for its commitment to the physical, mental, and emotional development of our students through co-curricular activities, including sports. The Institution participates in NIPOGA, a biennial sporting event involving all accredited polytechnics and colleges of technology in Nigeria, and has won several medals. We are poised to improving our sports facilities as time goes by.
“There is also the Skill Acquisition Centre where we equip students with viable skills such as fashion designing/tailoring, bricklaying, hair making, among others. These are skills that will set them up to be more independent and employers of labour rather than job seekers. The reality is that Vocational Education and Training has witnessed a huge upsurge in developed countries of the world. This is as it opens doors to a limitless array of careers”.
When asked about how he was able to record some of the highlighted achievements despite the fact that the tertiary institutions in Oyo State have been placed under the supervision of a Consultant, he said the Management has been able to manage the Consultant very well and that has resulted to peace and tranquillity currently enjoyed in the institution.
Among those who attended the Press Conference were the Rector himself, Dr. A.G. Akinteye, Deputy Rector, Mr. Asimiyu Oladeji, Registrar, Mr. Dele Oladipo, Mr. Segun Oladipo among others.
Police in Ogun state on May 10 arrested four staff of ZEFA Microfinance Bank, situated at Abule Ijoko Lemode area of Ifo local government, over the d€ath of 50 year old Vivian Omo, a wife to one of their debtors.
A statement from the spokesperson of the command, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, says trouble started when the bank staffers visted the home of the deceased to ask for the payment of loan taken from the bank by the deceased’s husband but they were told that the man was not at home.
‘’Not satisfied with the woman’s explanation about the whereabout of her husband, the bank staffs decided to pack all the electronics in the house to their office the step that was resisted by the deceased. While the deceased was struggling with the Bank’s staffs, one of them pushed her and she fell down and was unconscious.
She was there and then rushed to hospital for medical attention, but was confirmed d€ad by the doctor on duty.”
Oyeyemi said the report was quickly lodged at Agbado divisional headquarters by the daughter of the deceased.
‘’Consequence upon which the DPO Agbado division, CSP Awoniyi Adekunle, quickly led his detectives to the scene where four staff of the bank namely: Badmus Olalekan, Ajibade Oludare, Eniola Aduragbemi and Femi Oloko were arrested.”
He said the corpse has been deposited at Ifo General Hospital morgue for autopsy.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Oladimeji, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to Homicide section of the state Criminal Investigation Departments for further investigation. He also warned loan agencies to stop taking laws into their hands in the process of recovering loan from their debtors, as anyone caught in such act will be arrested and prosecuted.
A crowd gathered at the residence of late actor Murphy Afolabi on Monday as the Nollywood star is laid to rest, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
Celebrities like Mr Latin, Mercy Aigbe, and others arrived at the venue to give their last respects.
Afolabi, who acted in Yoruba movies, was said to have died after falling in the bathroom at his house in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday morning, May 14, 2023.
Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, on Monday was detained after he reported himself at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja.
He said “Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in the early hours of today turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in company of his lawyer and family representative.
“He has been placed under arrest in line with the law. The Command appreciates the public for their concern and assures that the ongoing investigation will be detailed, transparent, professionally pursued; and justice will be manifestly served for all parties involved.”
This was made known in a post shared by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on his Twitter page on Monday.
She started on the 11th of May, last week Thursday.
She was determined to break the former record of 87hours 45 minutes set by an Indian Lady, Lata.
She began cooking, cooking and cooking. People cheered, people came to support and of course you will also see negative people who condemned the act and questioned why she was doing it.
This act of hers, brought individuals from different tribes all over the nation together in one place, to join hands and support her.
The cooking act that some people questioned and asked what she’d gain from it, made more than 18 brands to partner themselves with her.
The first day went by, second day, third day…she was visibly tired. I mean why won’t she?? She has been cooking nonstop and only have 5minutes of rest every hour, that is approximately 2 hours worth of rest per day.
Did she give up? No, not at all!! She continued. With the help of her staff and the cheers of Nigerians, she pushed further.
Word spread, now not just Nigerians, people from all over the world, our African brothers, those in other continents, even the initial world record holder, Lata took to their phones, came online, supported and cheered on Hilda to push harder.
This was a motivation. Yes she was tired, but the strength of thousands and possibly millions of souls around her, gave her strength. She didn’t give up, her staff didn’t give up, she pushed further, pushed harder, even when her body tried to breakdown, she continued cooking.
Now, it’s the 4th day, it has surpassed the former record time..Hilda has officially broken the record of longest cooking and did she stop there? No, she’s still cooking.
She wants to set her own record. Her target is 96hours..that is 9hours longer than the initial record.
Of course everyone is still there physically and on social media to cheer her on.
It’s no longer a matter of “if” but a matter of “when”.
4 days ago, she started a journey that seemed impossible. 4 days later, she has officially broken the record. Now she’s on her way to set her own record and put her name in the history books.
Men of the Lagos state police command are currently on the trail of singer Seun Kuti. Some officers from the command visited his Allen Avenue home this morning to arrest him but met his absence.
The officers were stationed at his Allen Avenue home but were later asked to leave the area.
Recall that the Inspector General of Police, Baba Alkali, ordered for Seun’s arrest after a video of him assaulting a police officer surfaced online. The singer was seen pushing and also slapping a police officer on the Third mainland bridge. Seun shared a post on his IG page last night where he stated that the officer tried to kill him.
Meanwhile, the officer he assaulted has reported to the command headquarters and has given his statement of what transpired between him and the singer.
The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun says 150 Million Standard Cubic Feet Ibefun Natural Gas City Gate will support, drive and complement the state’s gas mobility project through which the gas powered mass transit vehicle scheme will be introduced.
Abiodun made this known during the official inauguration of the Ibefun Natural Gas City Gate in Odogbolu Local Government area of the state, on Tuesday.
He noted also that the project would equally help the state deploy electric motorcycles that would begin the process of reducing carbon emissions.
The governor pointed out that the completion of the facility would mark another milestone in the history of gas penetration in the country and the state, adding that energy remained an important enabler in his administration’s I-S-E-Y-A mantra as encapsulated in the ‘Building Our Future Together Agenda’ of his administration.
Abiodun who added that his administration recognized energy as key to the continued development of sectors such as agriculture, health, commerce and industry and education in the state, added that his administration cannot underestimate the importance of energy to the development of micro small and medium scale enterprises in the state
“Today’s commissioning of Ibefun Natural Gas City-Gate will support, drive and complement our administration’s gas demobility project through which we will be introducing gas powered mass transit vehicles, whilst we also begin the deployment of electric motorcycles all to reduce carbon emissions.
“Energy remains an important enabler in our I-S-E-Y-A mantra as encapsulated in our Building Our Future Together Agenda.
“While we cannot underestimate the importance of energy to the development of micro small and medium scale enterprises, it is just right to appreciate Transit Gas Nigeria Limited for this initiative and this investment that will further support the industrial revolution of Ogun State,” the governor said.
While expressing optimism that the project would reinforce the commitment of his administration to find innovative solutions that would create sustainable energy for the people, Abiodun added that the commissioning of the project would sustain and improve his administration’s public-private initiatives and policy as well as support the ‘Light Up Ogun’ initiative of his administration.
He added: “According to latest official data sourced from the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Ogun State is one of the top industrial hub states, we led the chart of energy consumption in Nigeria.
“This great project will reinforce our commitment to innovative solutions that create sustainable energy for the benefit of the people of the state.
“The commissioning of this project is very important to sustain and improve all our public private programmes and policies as well as supporting our ‘Light Up Ogun’ I initiative. Also, our newly created economic industrial zones namely Ijebu, Remo Economic Zones will also offer multiplier effects by creating jobs and elevating poverty”.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC); Mele Kyari who was represented by the Executive Director, Gas and Power, NNPC Limited; Engr. Abdulkabir Ahmed, disclosed that the country is blessed with natural gas amounting to over 200 Trillion Cubic Feet (TCL).
He added that it is imperative for players in the industry to ensure that natural gas is put to use domestically.
Kyari who noted that the 150 million standard cubic feet Ibefun Natural Gas City-Gate would create jobs and enhance development, added that the project couldn’t have been possible without the enabling environment provided by the Governor Abiodun-led administration in the state.
In his remarks, the Managing Director, Transit Gas Nigeria Limited, Mr Bolaji Osunsanya, who disclosed that the completion of the project would help deepen natural gas utilization in the state, added that the project would help promote investment and contribute to job creation.
Osunsanya also noted that the City-Gate would help improve the distribution to natural gas to end users in Sagamu gas distribution zones, all the way from interchange to J4, added that the new point of connection in Ibefun would ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of natural gas to industries located in the state.
The Liken of Ibefun; Oba Gideon Adesina, said that the natural gas project is a notable investment which has brought development to the community, appreciating Governor Abiodun for creating the enabling environment that gave birth to the huge project.
It was gathered that the market gutted fire at about 04:30am, on Sunday.
When contacted on phone, the state General Manager of Fire Services, Yemi Akinyemi, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.
“The agency received the distress call at exactly 04:37hrs through Sunday Ogundele, Access Bank security that Agbeni market is on fire.
“Our men are still battling with the job, we are grateful to Central Bank of Nigeria that allows us to use their water supply. Everything is under control. They are still going to CBN to replenish”, he confirmed.
