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A popular Nollywood comic actor, Kunle Mark Tokunbo, known as Dejo Tunfulu reportedly died on Friday morning. In a post by a colleague, Kunle Afod on social media, confirmed the Dejo’s death. 
Afod wrote, “You posted few days ago Dejo Haaaaaa This is so sad, Pressy, Tunfulu, Daddy Junior, still can’t believe this.” May his soul rest in peace. In a related development, Adeyemi Olabode, one of his lovers and fans on Facebook confirmed report.
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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc, mnim, psc has assured Lagosians that the Command has put necessary measures in place to ensure the safety of lives and property, free flow of traffic and a peaceful environment for carrying out their respective lawful duties.
This assurance has become imperative following news making the rounds that some Nigerians are planning to protest at the Lekki Toll-gate, an action capable of grounding commercial activities and obstructing free flow of traffic.
While the Command is not averse to the peoples’ right to freedom of assembly and association; and expression, the Command will equally live up to its mandate of ensuring that no person or group of persons is allowed to infringe on the fundamental human rights of others, especially the rights to freedom of movement and right to dignity of human persons.
CP Alabi therefore warns all intending protesters that anyone found infringing on the rights of other Nigerians will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Meanwhile, CP Alabi once again enjoins all peace loving Lagosians to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation, reiterating that adequate security assets have been strategically deployed to ensure their safety and security.
His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri visited His Excellency former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in Ota, Ogun State.
The visit, their second meeting since His Majesty’s ascension to the throne, was an opportunity for His Majesty to extend his formal thanks to the former President for the fatherly role he played during the coronation.
Accompanied by prominent palace chiefs of the Warri Kingdom, His Majesty spoke glowingly of Chief Obasanjo’s virtues and value not just to the people of Ogun State but to the Nigerian nation as a whole.
During the visit, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo who turned 85 earlier in the month, made it known that he was receiving his Majesty in multiple capacities, first as an elder statesman and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and second as a respected traditional ruler of Ogun State, The Balogun of Owu.
The former President in his usual flamboyant style confirmed that he was now indeed the highest ranked Chief in Ogun State and to that end was sufficiently resourced to host his Majesty.
The visiting party subsequently presented an appreciation gift of a replica of his Majesty’s official Royal Red Canoe, the symbol of his Majesty’s authority on the waters.
Later, his Majesty went on to visit the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, HRH Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo with whom a formal visit had earlier been scheduled.
At the Alake’s palace, his Majesty was received by the Alake and a retinue of his palace chiefs after which they held discussions that centered on the close bonds, shared heritage and direct relationship between the Itsekiri Kingdom and the people of Ogun state and the potential for strengthening those ties.
They subsequently went on together to the Government House in Abeokuta to pay a courtesy call on the Governor, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR.
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose has unfolded his ambition to serve as the next president.
“May I also state clearly that I will be seeking the ticket of the PDP to contest the next presidential election,” he said in a statement in Lagos.
The former Governor said he has never endorsed former Anambra Governor Peter Obi for president on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Fayose said the report credited to him that he had endorsed Obi and zoning of the Presidency to the Southeast is false.
Fayose added: “No doubt, I have great respect for Peter Obi as a leader and I respect his aspiration, but at no point did I endorse his presidential ambition or that the presidency be zoned to Southeast.
“Rather, my take is that the presidency be zoned to the Southern part of Nigeria.”
A woman, Oluchi Ukonu, has skillfully used her private part to trap one of the robbers, Chika Ebelugwu, whose gang invaded their home at night during an operation in Lagos State.
The incident happened at Akeem Lawal Street, off Imude Road, Shibiri area of Lagos, where the robbers invaded.
The Police alleged that the robbers broke into the house with arms and started carting away properties found in the house including laptop, phone and other valuables belongings to Emeka Ukonu.
When they entered the room where Oluchi was staying, one of the robbers took her phone while the suspect, Ebelugwu, was busy sexually touching her private parts. And out of fear, she made it comfortable for him and he did not know when the other robbers left and he was caught in the process.
He was then handed over to the Police at Ilembe Hausa Division for Interrogation where he confessed to have been trapped by the victim’s private parts and did not know when his other gang members left during the operation.
The Police found him culpable and subsequently charged him before the Ojo Magistrates Court for conspiracy, stealing and attempted rape.
When he was arraigned, he pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Inspector Ekpo Edet, then asked the Court to give a date for hearing to enable the Police to prove that he actually committed the alleged offence.
The Presiding Magistrate, Mr. T. A. Popoola, granted him bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
He was remanded in custody at the Correctional Centre, Kirikiri town, pending when he will perfect his bail conditions while the matter was adjourned till 23rd April, 2022, for mention.
ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the operatives of the Department of State Security Services DSS have arrested the Chairman of Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo state, Kazeem Adeyemi Gbadamosi who was caught while wielding a gun at a social gathering in Ibadan.
ODUDUWA NEWS could reliably confirmed that a source at the DSS revealed the news of the arrest to newsmen.
The Council chairman, Kazeem Gbadamosi was nabbed on Tuesday in connection to his conduct at the social gathering and was asked to explain the reason behind the gun he was caught with.
The source at the DSS office in Alalubosa, Ibadan who confirmed his arrest on Wednesday, said a team of legal personnel from the Ministry of Justice has been coming to solicit his release but the management declined.
Recalls that the Council boss was caught on camera carrying gun at an even which he tagged an act of self defense and in order to protect himself from being killed like some late gladiators in the local government.
The source said: “It is true (he has been detained), the man is with us. He must explain to us why he was threatening people with a gun. I understand the state government has sent a legal team to our office today, but the man won’t be released until we conclude our investigation and the right thing is done.
“He was arrested on Tuesday. His action has created fear in the minds of the people. Why must you take such a step at a social function?”
Meanwhile, it has also bern onfirmed to us that the said Council Chairman has been released.
A former aide to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Doyin Okupe on Wednesday announced his withdrawal from the 2023 presidential race and declared his for the aspiration of former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Peter Obi.
Okupe, who made the declaration while addressing newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, said, the move was to ensure equity, justice, and fairness between the Northern and Southern parts of the country.
Okupe, who was Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, said, he has consulted far and wide with the political stakeholders in the South before taking the decision.
Speaking on zoning arrangement of the presidential ticket in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Okupe said “I observed that the leadership of the PDP seems to be driving us all towards a fait accompli. The most central consideration concerning the presidential primaries is the issue of zoning”.
“The matter has been referred to a committee of 37 members with a member each from every state of the federation and the FCT Abuja. One would have expected that the mandate of this committee would be such that it would discharge its duties and report to the NEC of the party within a maximum of 5-7 days. Sadly, this has not been so”.
“It is clear to me that those at the helm of affairs of the party are trying to hoodwink those of us aspirants from the South to commit ourselves to obtain the requisite forms before coming up with the original position that ‘every zone can contest the presidency’”.
“This position is politically fraudulent, unjust and inequitable”.
” As a politician, I have come to accept the ill-defined zoning arrangement, and still forge ahead with my unrepentant call for a rotation of power to the South”.
He added that his position was in line with the position of the Afenifere.
“We Yorubas, right from the time of the late Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, have always stood for honour, integrity, truth and justice no matter the situation”.
“The Action Group which was largely a Yoruba political platform was used by the leadership to fight for justice and oppose injustice everywhere in the country”.
“This was the basis of the cooperation of the Action Group with the UMBC in the middle-belt, and similar groups in the mid-west and Calabar”.
“It is this spirit of fairness, forthrightness, and courage that made the Yorubas embrace the Afenifere, which was neither a mass movement, nor a political group. It was an association of men and women who stood for truth, equity and justice”.
“This is an heritage we the Yorubas must not allow to be diluted in the presence of so much shenanigans and political dishonesty and lack of integrity that has become the hallmark of our new political ethos.
“In aligning myself with the wish of our elders and in the interest of equity and justice, I publicly admit that the 2023 political race must be conceded to the South-East; that is, the Igbos”.
“I, therefore, here and now proclaim that I am, as I have said publicly several times, withdrawing from the presidential race and I am declaring my support for the best aspirant not only in Igboland, but in Nigeria as a whole”.
“I and my supporters within and outside the PDP are teaming up with His Excellency, Peter Obi”.
“At the same time, I want to enjoin all other aspirants from the South; Chief Dele Momodu, Senator Anyim, and His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Wike to come with me and let us team up with Peter Obi. So we can give the South the best possible chance”.
“For the avoidance of doubt, I am not fanning the embers of division, rather I am by this action lightening the torch of unity by establishing political stability on the pillars of truth and justice upon which the Bible tells us that even the throne of the Almighty God is founded”.
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has charged everyone connected with the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti and who desire the best for the 40-year old institution, to support one of its old students and former Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, to win the June 18 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State.
Oyebanji who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the June 18 election graduated from the university in 1987 and later took up lecturing job there before his foray into politics. He was until recently a member of the University Council.
Speaking in his capacity as Life Patron of the EKSU Alumni Association at the 40 Years Anniversary Dinner and Award, in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, Oba Ogunwusi said considering Oyebanji’s pedigree and contributions to EKSU as an alumnus, former lecturer as well as his contribution to the state in general, he was convinced that the APC standard bearer remains a good choice for the number one position.
The Ooni, who was represented at the event by Alara Odaye of Ara Land, Ife, Oba Adebisi Segun Layade, congratulated all the stakeholders of the University, especially the Vice Chancellor, Prof Edward Olanipekun, for their efforts, over the years, to make sure the institution remains a university of choice in Nigeria.
“As someone who is familiar with history of Ekiti State as a lover of education, I am not surprised about the feat the Ekiti State University has achieved over the years. Today, I am bold to say anywhere that I’m related to one of the best universities in the country. To this end, I congratulate our young and dynamic Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olanipekun for his quality leadership which is daily germinating in the lives of the products of the school and I appreciate, sincerely, members of the alumni association, for always looking back and willing to contribute their quota,” Ooni said.
Speaking further, Oba Ogunwusi described the emergence of Oyebanji in the political scene as God’s design to perfect the good work he had started in EKSU and called on the entire university community and the alumni association to see Oyebanji’s candidacy as their project and work tirelessly to see him crowned as Ekiti State Governor, come October 2022.
“When I first heard about Hon. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, my first attraction to him was the fact that he attended and had lectured in our University. Going further, I discovered he has done a lot towards the development of Ekiti, including serving as Chief of Staff to a former governor and two term commissioner under Dr Kayode Fayemi and later as Secretary to the State Government. To me, his emergence on the Ekiti political scene is not by accident, it’s timely as God wants to use him to perfect his job in the growth trajectory of the 40-year old school. I charge everybody, who is connected to EKSU, one way or the other to support Oyebanji because I see him as God’s sent at this time to our great institution,”
The monarch also invited Oyebanji to the podium for royal blessing and prayed for his success at the June 18 poll.
Earlier at the event, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olanipekun, who spoke glowingly about Governor Kayode Fayemi’s erudition and commitment to the institution, also called on all members of the alumni association and the university community, to bury their political differences and adopt Oyebanji, a former student of the institution, as their sole candidate in the forth coming guber election.
Prof. Olanipekun said, “First, let me commend the visitor to the University, our hard working Governor, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi for his commitment to making EKSU become the best it can be in Nigeria. Governor Fayemi is not only investing in the University, he’s daily following our progress and suggesting various ways to lift the school. Having said this, I want to call on us all, those who want the best and further development in the school to bury our various political differences and adopt one of us, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, as our own sole candidate in the June 18 gubernatorial election.
With Oyebanji as Governor of Ekiti State, I believe and I’m convinced that the future is bright for our school because he is a committed alumnus of the institution.”
At the event, Oyebanji, together with Prof. Bamitale Omole, Chairman Governing Council of the University; and the two Deputy Vice Chancellors- Prof. Patrick Tedela and Prof. Adewale Olajide, were honoured with the Distinguished Service Award of the alumni association.
Speaking on behalf of the awardees, Oyebanji commended the Engr. Dipo Bamisaye-led alumni association for the efforts being made daily to attract development to EKSU and appreciated the association for considering him worthy of the award.
“Today is important to me because I’m being honoured in my own home. It’s often said that a prophet doesn’t get recognition in his home but I’m happy that today’s event has negated that saying. I commend the leadership of our association, especially our Global President, Engr. Bamisaye, for the effort they have put in taking us thus far. I appreciate the VC for his purposeful leadership and I promise to always be a good ambassador of our great institution.” Oyebanji said.
Raheem Akingbolu
Media Assistant
Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) has announced that the decision of all residents living around 1004 to Epe, has decided against the reopening of the Lekki Toll Gate.
This was disclosed by the Nigerian comedian and human rights activist, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, in a tweet via his official Twitter account.
The skit maker wrote, “We are live at the LCC and StakeHolders Meeting.
“The Lekki Estate Residents and Stakeholders Association Chairman has announced the decision of all Residents which is NO TO TOLLING!”
Recall that the Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, earlier revealed plans by the Lagos State Government to open the Lekki Toll Gate which was closed for over 18 months since the shooting incident at Lekki Toll Gate by soldiers during the EndSARS protest
The Commissioner disclosed the Toll Gate is set to be opened in April 1, 2022.
One of aggrieved members and a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Oyo State, Alh. Bisi Olopoeyan has resigned his membership from the party.
The confirmation of the resignation letter was made known this evening via a chat to our correspondent.
Alhaji Olopoeyan said it is imperative for him to take a bold step and leave as his intuition directed him.
He hinged his resignation from the party on the crisis rocking the party in Oyo State.
He however stated that he would communicate his next line of action to the public soon.
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