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OLUBADAN: Ladoja Denounces Lana’s Letter, Says ‘Balogun Next In Line To The Throne’

The crisis rocking the ascendancy of Olubadan throne after the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji Ajeogunguniso 1 has taken a new dimension as the former governor of Oyo State and Osi Olubadan of Ibadan, has spoken at last about the controversy surrounding who replaces the late monarch.

This is coming after the meeting held yesterday by 10 kingmakers at Mapo Hall where they affirmed the sacrosant of the Olubadan 1957 Declaration and made a pronouncement that Senator Lekan Balogun is the new Olubadan.

The Osi Olubadan, Senator who made the clarification today when he received visitors at his Bodija house, said the Otun Olubadan, Lekan Balogun is the next in line to succeed the departed Oba Adetunji.

Appealing for calm the high chief, “Uninformed people are just causing unnecessary tensions in Ibadan. There is no controversy about who becomes the next Olubadan after the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogunguniso 1”.

This was just he clarified that he had no hand in the letter written by an Ibadan-born lawyer and former justice commissioner, Barr. Michael Lana.

Recalls that with the exemption of Ladoja, Balogun and others have been elevated to Obaship status by the administration of late former governor Abiola Ajimobi, an action that is subject of litigation and discussion in Ibadan.

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Govt Partners TCN, Installs Power Sub-Stations in Oyo

Oyo State Government on Thursday, revealed that it has partnered with Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to install a power substation, saying this will address problems related to power outage in some areas of the State.

The project, according to the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barrister Temilolu Seun Ashamu is a 132/133/33kva sub-station in Oyo town.

During an inspection of the project today, the Commissioner who said the project will stabilize and sustain power generation in the state, added that it is a bold pronunciation by the Government to tackle epileptic power supply in the State.
The Commissioner emphasized that the present administration in Oyo State is ensuring no stone is left unturned in achieving steady power activities of the citizenry.

Barrister Ashamu who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Joel Olaleye Ajagbe said a 500kva transformer would soon be commissioned in Ilora Farm Settlement.

He stated that installation of the transformer was part of the present administration’s determination to ensure steady power supply to boost socio-economic and commercial activities of the people.

Barrister Ashamu also hinted that the communities which have vibrant economic activities but were not connected to the national Grid would benefit from the Mini-Grid scheme project.

He added that the first phase of the scheme would be enjoyed by residents of Ajia, Otefan community, Samu community, Iwajowa, Oyo Community and Ogbomoso south local government.

Ashamu noted with delight that efforts were in top gear to establish Gas pipeline station in the state as work had reached appreciable level on the project.

It would be recalled that Oyo state has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with shell infrastructure to expand its economy and attract big businesses.

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In 2021, EFCC Secured 805 Convictions In Lagos, Ibadan – Chairman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, secured a total of 2220 (Two Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty) convictions across all its Commands in 2021. The figure which emerged from a review of the Commission’s performance in the outgone year, shows that the Lagos Command of the Agency recorded the most convictions-481, closely followed by the Ibadan Command with 324 convictions, while the Port Harcourt Zonal Command had 230 convictions.

The conviction secured by the Commission in 2021 is the highest by the EFCC Since inception. Before 2021, the highest record of conviction by the Commission was secured in 2019 with 1280 convictions. The 2220 record of 2021 is a 127.5 % improvement over the 2019 record.

Interestingly too, the 2220 record represents a 98.49% success rate in prosecution as the Commission lost only 34 cases during this period.

Commenting on the performance, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, commended the personnel of the Commission for their industry and dedication despite the challenges of criminal prosecution in court. He assured that the EFCC will continue to motivate all categories of staff for greater efficiency through capacity development and other incentives.

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OLUBADAN: Return Home And Show Emphathy— Adeolu Akande Tells Makinde

Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Professor Adeolu Akande has pleaded with Engr Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State to return from wherever he is to take charge of the affairs of the state.

In a statement in Ibadan yesterday,Professor Akande stated that it is unthinkable that a royal father of the calibre of the late Olubadan would join his ancestors for almost a week and the governor would be comfortable staying away from the state.

“Governance is a responsibility. Governor Makinde should know that he is responsible to the people of Oyo State who voted him into office by returning home to show responsibility at this time. Governance is about empathy. Governor Makinde should return home to show empathy to the family of the late Olubadan, the good people of Ibadanland and Oyo State in general.

“It is unthinkable that the state will be undergoing the present controversy over the exalted throne of Olubadan, one of the foremost and respected in Africa, and the governor will be sitting pretty comfortably or playing golf somewhere at a time like this. I plead with Governor Seyi Makinde to please return home immediately and take charge of the state”, Professor Akande pleaded.

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Breaking: My Mum Has Resurrected, Now Alive – Iyabo Oko’s Daughter Recants

The daughter of a veteran actress, Sidikatu Odukanwi popularly known as Iyabo Oko declared to have died late yesterday evening has come out to recant her earlier statement of the death of her mother.

In a short video made available online this morning, the daughter claimed to have posted before that her mother was dead owing to information she received from her younger brother.

She however recanted and claimed that her mum has resurrected and is now alive.

“My Mum still alive Veteran Actress iya Oko’s Daughter…..Please keep praying for my Mum, said Iyabo Oko daughter

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Dowen College: Falana Fumes At Lagos Govt’s Decision To Exonerate Suspects

Shortly after the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution, Adetutu Osinusi, issued a legal advice exonerating the staff and five students of Dowen College arrested over the death of an 11-year-old student of the school, Sylvester Oromoni,Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has reacted.

Within Nigeria had earlier reported that the DPP in its legal advice sent to the police and the court trying the case of Oromoni’s death, stated that the two autopsies conducted on the body of the deceased failed to establish a case of murder and that a final autopsy report issued by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital and toxicology report of post-mortem samples established the cause of death as Septicaemia, Lobar Pneumonia with Acute Pyelonephritis, Pyomyositis of the right ankle and Acute Bacteria Pneumonia due to severe Sepsis and that no harmful substance was found in late Oromoni’s body.

The state government, therefore, concluded that based on the findings, there was no prima facie case of murder, involuntary manslaughter and or malicious administering of poison with intent to harm against the suspects including Favour Benjamin (16), Micheal Kashamu (15), Edward Begue (16), Ansel Temile (14) and Kenneth Inyang (15).

Reacting to this development, Falana who is the counsel to the Oromoni family, said the legal advice had not laid to rest allegations of murder levelled against the suspects. He argued that the legal advice was hasty owing to the fact that the Chief Coroner of Lagos State ordered that an inquest be conducted into the circumstances surrounding the unnatural death of Sylvester Oromoni.

The inquest which commenced before the Coroner on December 16, 2021 has been adjourned to January 15, 2022 for further hearing, Falana noted.

His statement reads

“Our attention has been drawn to the report issued by the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions of Lagos State dated January 4, 2022 which has purportedly cleared five students and five employees of Dowen College of any complicity in the death of the 12-year old Sylvester Oromini Jr.

However, the report has not laid the allegations surrounding the gruesome murder of Sylvester Oromoni to rest. The report is escapist and hasty as the Authorities are aware of the fact that the Chief Coroner of Lagos State has ordered that an inquest be conducted into the circumstances surrounding the unnatural death of Sylvester Oromoni.

The inquest which commenced before the Coroner on December 16, 2021 has been adjourned to January 15, 2022 for further hearing.”

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Magodo Land Dispute: Sanwo-Olu To Allocate Fresh Land To 549 Judgement Creditors

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has made known the outcome of the meeting held with the concerned people on the land dispute at Magodo Estate.

This was contained in a statement released by the Govenror via his official Facebook account as read in part:

“Today, in the pursuit of an amicable resolution to the outstanding matter of the Magodo land dispute, I chaired a meeting with the Judgment Creditors (Shangisha Landlords’ Association), their lawyers, Commissioner of Police Lagos State Command, Policemen from the F.C.T Command and Police Headquarters, the Executive and Trustees of the Magodo Residents’ Association and senior Government Officials on the enforcement of Judgment of the Supreme Court delivered on the 10th of February 2012.

“The meeting deliberated and agreed upon the following resolutions as follows:

“All the parties agreed to an amicable resolution of the matter and I thanked everyone for attending and restated our resolve to ensure that peace returns to Magodo and that there is justice for all.

  1. “That the Committee set up by the State Government to resolve the Magodo dispute, chaired by the Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, is to meet with the Judgment Creditors (Shangisha Landlords’ Association) on Friday 7th of January 2022.
  2. The Surveyor- General of Lagos State, Permanent Secretary Lands Bureau and Hon. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development are to immediately identify available plots of land within the Shangisha village scheme.
  3. The Committee is also to identify how the available plots of land are to be accessed and if any infrastructural development is necessary to access the land.
  4. Upon identification of available and accessible land, the State Government is to immediately allocate the land to the 549 Judgment Creditors.
  5. In the event that there is no available and accessible land within the Shangisha village scheme to allocate to all the 549 Judgment Creditors, the State Government, in agreement with the Judgment Creditors, will provide alternative plots of land.
  6. Whilst this exercise is ongoing, the Nigeria Police are to restrain themselves from any conduct or action that may instigate violence or breakdown of law and order in Magodo. They should be keepers of peace and act within the confines of the law – always.

I am convinced that with the step we have taken this lingering problem will be permanently solved and justice would have been done to all parties”.

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Veteran Nollywood Actress, Sidikat Odukanwi (Iyabo Oko) Dies

Veteran actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko is dead. She died Wednesday evening.

Actress Foluke Daramola-Salako confirmed her death.

She wrote on her Instagram page: “and finally we lost her.. rip Iyabo Oko, we did our best but God knows best”

Also Sidikat’s daughter Bisi Aisha, a female soldier, confirmed her death.

She said: “May ur soul Rest In Peace mummy”

The 61-year-old actress before her demise, battled with ill-health which caused her to take a long break from the movie scene.

She was born on the 15th of November 1960 in Iwo Local Government Area of Osun State.

Sidikat had stage names such as “Iyabo Oko” “Apoti Aje” Sisi Mama”.

Last year, one of her daughters, Olamide, disclosed that her mother was diagnosed with ischaemic stroke about five years ago but kept her health issues away from the public.

Yoruba Nollywood stars including Foluke Daramola, Iyabo Ojo, Bolaji Amusan, Mercy Aigbe and Biodun Okeowo, others assisted financially in the past.

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Ogun Bans Usage Of Phones By Students In Schools, Charges Teachers On Proper Monitoring

The Ogun state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology has announced that students are not allowed to bring phones to school anymore, calling on teachers’ to monitor them to ensure that they don’t bring phones to classes.

Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu stated this at a press briefing held at ministry conference room, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Tuesday.

The Commissioner explained that the advantage of phones cannot be underestimated especially in this time of serious security issues.

Prof. Arigbabu said the reasons students are advised not to bring their phones into school is because phones serve students differently but mostly to disadvantage.

He said: “On the issue of phone in school, what we ordinarily advised is that it will actually distract the students. Teachers will be teaching them and some people will be looking at phones and going to different sites to do nonsense.

“That is why it is actually not encouraged for students to bring phone to class. If they have phones, they can actually put it in their bags and at the close of the day, they can bring it out.”

He added: “But how do we know they don’t bring it out. That is why teachers need monitor them to ensure that they don’t bring phones to classes.

“Phone has its advantages and disadvantages. For instance, if a student is having problem, he/she can make a distress call. But what we are saying is that we won’t allow a student to bring phone to the class to distract you from listening to lessons.

“That is the way we want to deal with phones in school.”

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