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ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that there is ongoing protest in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State by some anti-secessionists who were seen carrying placards with various inscriptions.
It was leant that the secessionists embarked on protest to tackle Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu who have been raising their voices in support of declaration of Oduduwa Republic and Biafra.
Details later.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent condolence message to Pastor Enoch Adeboye over the demise of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye.
This was contained in a statement released today via his official Twitter handle which reads in part:
“I send my sincere heartfelt condolences to the family of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor Enoch Adeboye and his wife Pastor Folu Adeboye on the passing of their beloved son, Pastor Dare Adeboye.
“No doubt the death of a loved one is usually painful as it is irreparable, but we must always take solace in God especially if the deceased lived a good life, just like the late pastor Dare Adeboye.
“Pastor Dare Adeboye was an outstanding shepherd in the vineyard who followed the worthy example of his father playing active roles as a cleric in RCCG Eket, Akwa Ibom.
“I sympathise with Pastor Adeboye, his wife, siblings and widow of the deceased and the entire members of RCCG. I pray that God will grant the late Pastor Dare Adeboye eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”.
The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency has stated it will not be publicizing its investigations on perceived corrupt persons in the state in order to respecting human dignity as provided by law.
The agency made this known on Thursday through its chairman, Justice Eni Esan (rtd) Wednesday at a sensitisation media chat between the media, the board and the management team of the agency at its office located at Agodi GRA in Ibadan.
Justice Esan also stated that no individual, no matter how well placed in the society, within or outside the state, can influence its activities or control how it carries out its constitutional responsibilities as a body set up by law.
She emphasised that as an agency set up by an enabling law that empowers it to stand on its own, “nobody can control us or tell us how to do our job. We have an enabling law which states ensures that we are not subject to any individual’s authority.
“We will not be publicising our investigations because we are committed to respecting human dignity as provided by law. We promise that we will be discreet and thorough while we will also ensure optimum protection of complainants and sources,” she said.
The Oyo anti-corruption czar explained that to ensure that investigations carried out by the agency are thorough, it will be engaging the services of in-house investigators who will be trained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) academy.
Pastor Dare Adeboye, son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Enoch Adeboye, is dead.
He was 42.
He was said to have died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa-Ibom where was a pastoring a church.
The Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35 was said to have ministered the previous day.
His wife, Temiloluwa, reportedly raised the alarm when he did not wake up after he retired to sleep on his bed.
The Head of Media and Public Relations, RCCG, Pastor Olaitan Olubiyi, however, confirmed the incident.
According to him “It is true. The incident happened in Eket where he was based. I don’t have the details for now. Maybe before the end of today, we will issue a statement.”
Dare would have been 43 years in June.
Last year, on his 42nd birth, his dad, Adeboye on a social media post described him as his first miracle child.
He wrote on his Facebook page: “Our first miracle child. We pray that God will keep his miraculous working power in your life and all those who need a miracle today, will use you as a point of contact for their own in Jesus’ name. (Amen) love from Dad, Mom, and the whole Adeboye dynasty.”
Dare was happily married with children.
Chelsea’s German striker Timo Werner (3R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League second leg semi-final football match between Chelsea and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge in London on May 5, 2021. Glyn KIRK / AFP
Chelsea set up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory at Stamford Bridge.
If anything, the scoreline flattered Madrid as the 13-time European champions had no response to Chelsea’s speed on the counter-attack.
The Blues should have ran out far more convincing winners as they toyed with the tired visitors in the second half.
However, Werner’s cushioned header into an empty net on 28 minutes after Kai Havertz’s initial effort came back off the crossbar and Mount’s tap-in five minutes from time were enough to seal their place in Istanbul on May 29.
Backed by Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich, Chelsea’s £220 million spending spree last summer has been rewarded with a first Champions League final since they lifted the trophy for the only time in 2012.
Chelsea’s German striker Timo Werner (R) runs past Real Madrid’s German midfielder Toni Kroos during the UEFA Champions League second leg semi-final football match at the Stamford Bridge in London on May 5, 2021. Glyn KIRK / AFP
A return to the biggest game in club football is also the culmination of a huge turnaround in Chelsea’s fortunes since Thomas Tuchel replaced the sacked Frank Lampard in January.
Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane welcomed back captain Sergio Ramos from injury for the first time in six weeks, while Eden Hazard was handed a rare start in an injury-hit season on his return to Stamford Bridge.
But the Belgian was again a peripheral figure as Madrid’s over-reliance on Karim Benzema to provide a goal threat was exposed.
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Chelsea’s German striker Timo Werner (3R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League second leg semi-final football match between Chelsea and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge in London on May 5, 2021. Glyn KIRK / AFP
Chelsea set up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory at Stamford Bridge.
If anything, the scoreline flattered Madrid as the 13-time European champions had no response to Chelsea’s speed on the counter-attack.
The Blues should have ran out far more convincing winners as they toyed with the tired visitors in the second half.
However, Werner’s cushioned header into an empty net on 28 minutes after Kai Havertz’s initial effort came back off the crossbar and Mount’s tap-in five minutes from time were enough to seal their place in Istanbul on May 29.
Backed by Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich, Chelsea’s £220 million spending spree last summer has been rewarded with a first Champions League final since they lifted the trophy for the only time in 2012.
Chelsea’s German striker Timo Werner (R) runs past Real Madrid’s German midfielder Toni Kroos during the UEFA Champions League second leg semi-final football match at the Stamford Bridge in London on May 5, 2021. Glyn KIRK / AFP
A return to the biggest game in club football is also the culmination of a huge turnaround in Chelsea’s fortunes since Thomas Tuchel replaced the sacked Frank Lampard in January.
Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane welcomed back captain Sergio Ramos from injury for the first time in six weeks, while Eden Hazard was handed a rare start in an injury-hit season on his return to Stamford Bridge.
But the Belgian was again a peripheral figure as Madrid’s over-reliance on Karim Benzema to provide a goal threat was exposed.
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UEFA Champions League result on Wednesday:
Semi-finals, second leg
At London
Chelsea (ENG) 2 (Werner 28, Mount 85) Real Madrid (ESP) 0
Chelsea win 3-1 on aggregate
Played Tuesday
At Manchester, England
Manchester City (ENG) 2 (Mahrez 11, 63) Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) 0
Manchester City win 4-1 on aggregate
— Final to be played on May 29 in Istanbul
UEFA Champions League leading scorers after Wednesday’s match:
10: Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)
8: Mbappe (Paris SG)
6: Morata (Juventus), En-Nesyri (Sevilla), Giroud (Chelsea), Neymar (Paris SG), Rashford (Man Utd), Salah (Liverpool), Benzema (Real Madrid)
5: Berisha (Salzburg), Immobile (Lazio), Lewandowski (Bayern Munich), Messi (Barcelona), Oliveira (Porto), Plea (Borussia Moenchengladbach)
A Season Turned Around
Madrid were handed a let-off when Werner swept home Ben Chilwell’s cross only to be denied by the offside flag.
Benzema needed only a half-chance to thump home his 28th goal of the season to level the tie last week in the Spanish capital and nearly moved ahead of Real legend Raul as the Champions League’s fourth-highest ever goalscorer with a quick turn and shot from the edge of the box that Edouard Mendy did brilliantly to turn behind.
Chelsea’s Brazilian defender Thiago Silva (R) vies with Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema during the UEFA Champions League second leg semi-final football match at Stamford Bridge in London on May 5, 2021. Glyn KIRK / AFP
That was the close Madrid came to an away goal and moments later they were behind as Werner scored just his fourth goal in his last 39 games.
N’Golo Kante and Havertz did the hard work as the French midfielder fed Havertz, whose audacious chip over Thibaut Courtois bounced invitingly off the crossbar for Werner to head into an empty net.
Chelsea have now kept 18 clean sheets in 24 games since the appointment of Tuchel turned their season around.
However, a failure to take their chances at the other end means they are still far from guaranteed a place in the Champions League next season.
That lack of a killer touch was exposed after the break as Havertz saw a free header come back off the bar before Mount blasted over with just Courtois to beat.
The former Chelsea ‘keeper, who controversially forced a move back to Spain in the summer of 2018, kept his current employers in the tie as he then saved one-on-ones with Havertz and Kante, with the Blues’ speed on the break too much for Madrid’s aging midfield to cope with.
Tuchel was growing increasingly frustrated with his side’s inability to put the tie to bed, but could finally relax five minutes from time.
Substitute Christian Pulisic left Courtois on the floor and from his cut-back, Mount slid in to finish from close range.
Fired by Paris Saint-Germain on Christmas Eve after leading the French champions to their first-ever final in this competition last season, Tuchel is headed back to the Champions League showpiece match for a second consecutive season, unlike his former club, who were beaten 4-1 on aggregate by City in the other semi-final.
Ahead of the 2023 general election, the two splinter groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Ajimobi Legacy Forum and Unity Forum have closed ranks and have agreed to work together in unity with a view to possibly ousting the incumbent Governor Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the Government House, Oke Oyinbo, Agodi, Ibadan.
The Ajimobi Legacy Forum comprises loyalists of the immediate past governor of the state, the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who served as governor from 2011 to 2019 and died on Thursday June 25, 2020. Also, the Unity Forum consists of members of APC that fell out with Ajimobi before, during and after the Saturday May 12, 2018 local government poll, which also include the loyalists of former governor of the state, Alhaji Lamidi Adesina.
The third splinter group is PDP Reform, comprising those who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APC. But the third group was not invited to the meeting. But the leaders were quick to point out that the Ajimobi Legacy Forum and Unity Forum were the two groups that had misunderstanding, and it was imperative for them to come together to broker peace, adding that the all the three groups would henceforth work together as one with a united front.
Ajimobi’s wife, Chief Florence Ajimobi, reportedly initiated the peace move, which made leaders of the two splinter groups from all the 33 local government areas of the state to converge on the Banquet Hall, Premier Hotel, Ibadan, for a crucial meeting on Wednesday.
The meeting, which was co-chaired by chieftains of the party, Chief Kunle Sanda, and Alhaji Abu Gbadamosi, was graced by former Minister of Communication, Alhaji Adebayo Shittu; Senator Olufemi Lanlehin; Senator Ayoade Adeseun; former deputy governor of the state, Otunba Moses Adeyemo; Chairman, National Communication Commission (NCC), Prof Adeolu Akande; Chairman, National Lottery Regulatory Commission(NLRC), Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle.
A communique issued at the end of the meeting, and read by Alhaji Abu Gbadamosi stated: “The leaders of Ajimobi Legacy Forum and Unity Forum drawn from all the 33 local government areas of Oyo State, realising the need for peace, unity and progress of the party in the state, met on May 5, 2021, and resolved to bury their differences and henceforth work as one within the party (APC).”
The resolution stated that all members of the party should henceforth should henceforth collapse their meetings into one at all levels, and henceforth work together for the peace, unity and progress of the party. The meeting also commended Mrs Ajimobi and the leaders of the Unity Forum and Ajimobi Legacy Forum for the settlement of their differences.
The meeting that also commended the leadership of Chief Akin Oke, the Caretaker Chairman of the party in the state and pledged support for the caretaker committee, resolved “to sustain the enduring legacy of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Bola Ige, Alhaji Lam Adesina, and Senator Abiola Ajimobi.”
They, however, affirmed their continued loyalty and support for President Muhammadu Buhari and his government, adding that all Nigerians should pray for the country “in these trying times. We pledged to work assiduously for the victory of the party at all elections in 2023 general elections.”
The Osun Police Command has warned those planning protests to kick against hike in food prices and insecurity.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Police, Yemisi Opalola, stated: “The intelligence that availed the Command revealed that, some unscrupulous elements are planning to embark on unlawful gathering/protest, to show their grievances concerning an ill-conceived perception of insecurity and hike in food prices allegedly in the State.
“The Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, therefore wishes to advise that this unlawful plan be jettisoned; and consequently warned, that the Command will not condone any act(s) that will jeopardize the existing relative peace and tranquillity presently enjoyed in the state.”
She noted the spate of insecurity is nationwide and not peculiar to Osun State, which is lucky to have her share put in check.
“Gathering of any sort is unlawful and a violation of COVID-19 laws. The CP, therefore, appeals to all parents and guardians to warn their children and, or wards to desist from any act(s), capable of causing the breach of peace in the State.
“Be warned also that, the Command will not tolerate deliberate blocking of roads to impede free-flow of human and vehicular movements, molestation of peace-loving members of the public and willful/malicious destruction of any kind whatsoever. This will be resisted vehemently.
“The CP assures good people of the state to go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestations from any person or group, as adequate security measures have been emplaced for maximum security of lives and property of the citizens,” she ended.
THE Founder, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, said on Tuesday that he would convene and sponsor a national conference, christened ‘Summit of Hope’ as a way to find solution to the myriads of problems confronting Nigeria.
Babalola, who announced a donation of N50m for the confab, which he said was billed to hold soon at ABUAD hall and ABUAD Inn, said eminent Nigerians, including former Presidents and leading traditional rulers, would be attended to the confab to proffer solutions to the country’s problems.
The ABUAD founder spoke in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, during the 10th Aare Afe Babalola Annual Public Lecture organised by the Ado Ekiti branch of the Nigerian Bar Association.
He said, “The situation in Nigeria today is gruesome and all hands must be on the deck to save it from total collapse. I am proposing ABUAD as venue of the summit because it is safe, has a Federal Ministry of Aviation-certified helipad, well equipped 400-bed multi-system hospital, among others.
Among personalities that Babalola said would be invited included the Sultan of Sokoto; Alhaji Saad Abubakar; Alaafin of Oyo; Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe and Obi Of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe; Bishop David Oyedepo; Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah; Pastor Enoch Adeboye; Gen. Theophilus Danjuma; Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Prof. Wole Soyinka; and Chief Ayo Adebanjo.
Oba Ogunwusi, who chaired the programme, hailed Babalola’s decision, describing it as a patriotic decision targeted at restoring normalcy to the polity.
The monarch added that he would, in his capacity as Co-Chaiman of National Traditional Council of Nigeria, report the development to fellow rulers to seek support.
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration is committed to developing the creative industry in Lagos in order to remain the number one destination for art, music and other talents.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement on Monday evening while receiving the Nigerian online comedy group, known as ‘Ikorodu Bois’ at the Lagos House, Marina.
He said Lagos is proud of the Ikorodu Bois because their creativity has put them and Ikorodu on the global map of international entertainment platforms.
Ikorodu Bois, a group of young boys that is popular for recreating and mimic multi-million dollar music videos, Hollywood movie trailers, movie scenes and epic pictures using ordinary household items, consists of Muiz Sanni, Malik Sanni, Fawas Aina and Fawas Abdul Ganiu. They are managed by their brother, Babatunde Sanni.
Governor Sanwo-Olu who was excited by the creativity of the young boys promised to support and provide a platform for them to achieve their dream.
“I am happy to receive you today. I am one of your fans. What you are doing is real and original. It is something that is very rare. The world is watching you. I want you to stay focused and never take no for an answer. We will support you and give you the opportunity to get to places you never imagine.
“We are indeed very proud of you. This is original talent that is coming out from Lagos. I am watching you and my eyes are on you. We are really proud of you. Your creativity has put you and Ikorodu on the global map and platforms.
“As a State, we are proud of you. We will give you a platform and support you. We are committed to developing creative talents in Lagos as we continue to serve as the premier destination for music, art and creative talent generation in Africa.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu during the meeting promised financial support for the education, costumes and welfare of the Ikorodu Bois as well as production of some of their works.
Speaking during the visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu, the Manager of the Ikorodu Bois, Babatunde Sanni said they are honoured to meet the Governor and commended him for giving them a platform to discuss with him.
He said they are satisfied with the achievements of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration, adding that they are ready to partner with the Governor and State Government in promoting the THEMES developmental agenda.
Sanni said the activities of the Ikorodu Bois have changed the wrong perspectives about the people of Ikorodu in Lagos State.
The Ikorodu Bois were accompanied by their father, and presented to the Governor by the member of House of Representatives, representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Hon. Jimi Benson and Chairman of Igbogbo-Bayeiku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Sesan Daini.
Benson said Ikorodu is proud of the young talented online comedy group, who have used their creativity to put Ikorodu on the world map.
The event was also attended by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Saanu Bonu.
The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges on Tuesday directed the Nigeria Customs Service to return the bags of rice and money which its officials allegedly seized recently from some shops in the Oja Oba market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Officials of the NCS had last week invaded the market and carted away eight truckloads of rice and money found in the shops of the affected traders.
The NCS carried out the operation, barely a month after they raided the Bodija International Market, where they also carted away numerous bags of rice.
The development forced the Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Kola Balogun, to forward a petition to the upper chamber on behalf of the beleaguered traders last week.
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, referred the petition to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the allegation of invasion and looting against the NCS.
The Senate Committee at its sitting, on Tuesday, condemned the act and described it as totally unacceptable.
The panel then asked the Comptroller General of Customs, Hameed Ali, represented by his Assistant Comptroller General, Garba Mohammed, to ensure that the seized goods were returned to the affected traders within two weeks.
It also directed that their shops should be unlocked while money taken from the shops must be equally returned.
Members of the panel were unanimous in their condemnation of the NCS, insisting that its action was a breach of the Customs Act and the Executive Order signed by former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in 2007.
The legislation empowers the agency to only impound smuggled goods, 40 kilometers radius to the border.
The Chairman of the panel, Senator Ayo Akinyelure, recalled that a similar string operation carried out by the NCS in Katsina State led to the dismissal of the officer, who led the operations.
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