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Adegoke’s Murder: Police Alerts Interpol To Arrest Fleeing Adedoyin’s Son

The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police has contacted the International Criminal Police Organization also known as Interpol to assist in the arrest of Roheem Adedoyin the prime suspect in the mysterious murder of Mr.Timothy Adegoke, a Master’s degree student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.

Roheem, the key suspect, is a son of Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, the owner of Hilton Hotels and Resort where Adegoke lodged and was murdered.

Roheem, who is on the run and believed to have fled the country, is wanted in connection with the mysterious death of Adegoke.

A suspect in Police custody over the crime was said to have confessed that Roheem who is the Managing Director of the hotel, organized and supervised how Adegoke’s corpse was evacuated from the facility and buried without informing the police

A credible police source also confirmed to Police detectives that investigation is ongoing to unravel the mysterious death of Adegoke, while more suspects would be arrested.

According to the source: “Already, Police has contacted Interpol and Immigration to effect the arrest of one of the prime suspects who is the son of the owner of the hotel. The suspect is on the run but we will surely arrest him and make him face justice.

“The IRT has interrogated all the suspects as well as met with the family of the deceased. The investigation is going on well and we have gotten a remand order to keep the suspects in custody pending investigation in line with the Administration of Criminal Justice Law.”

The source added that the suspects would be charged to court soon, assuring the public that justice would be served.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has directed that the matter must be investigated thoroughly and that is what the police is doing,” the source said.

When contacted to verify the development, IRT Commander, DCP Tunji Disu declined to comment, saying the Force Public Relations Department would give an update on the case at the appropriate time.

Adegoke, who was until his death the Director of Finance of Xiamien Stone Limited, Abuja, had traveled to Ile-Ife on Friday, November 5, 2021, to write his last examination.

According to the investigation, he flew from Abuja to Akure, Ondo State, and later proceeded by road to Ile-Ife.

He chose to lodge at Hilton Hotels and Resort where he died mysteriously and was subsequently buried in a nearby bush.

Meanwhile, the IRT has rejected the second autopsy report presented to it by the doctors who conducted a post mortem on the exhumed body of the deceased.

The Police unit according to insider sources said that the report is not acceptable to the Police due to the fact that family members of the deceased were not contacted during the conduct of the autopsy.

It would be recalled that there were reports on Thursday that the office of the Inspector-General of Police had received the autopsy report by the doctors who carried out the post mortem but there is no formal communication to the IRT on it.

The Police detectives attached to the intelligence unit are still conducting investigations into the remote and proximate cause of the dastardly act and had vowed that no stone will be left unturned to apprehend the culprits.

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JUST IN: ASUU Threatens To Begin Fresh Strike On Monday, Urges Nigerians To Intervene

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has just threatened to begin strike action on Monday if government fails to agree on its demands.

Recall that the body on Friday renewed its threat to embark on strike over alleged non-implementation of the Memorandum of Action it signed with the Federal Government.

Addressing newsmen at the end of its zonal meeting held at the University of Ilorin, the Ibadan zone coordinator of the union, Prof. Oyebamiji Oyegoke, called on Nigerians to intervene “at this critical moment before their members withdraw their services.”

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We Are Not Owing Any Teacher 2020 Leave Bonus -Oyo Govt

Dr. Adeniran stated this today in Ibadan, warning primary school teachers against plans on embarking on any illegal procession or protest within the state.

He said “some political emissaries are going about, telling people that the government is owing them 2020 annual leave arrears and that the government is not taking it seriously. But this is not true. It is incorrect” .

“No primary school teacher is owed monthly salary, or leave bonus today. The government has paid their dues”.

Dr. Nureni Adeniran, admonished the unscrupulous group of teachers, aligning themselves with disgruntled politicians, to rather show gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde who has consistently paid their salaries on 25th of every month, despite the economic instability in the nation.

He added that a govt who abolished the 6-year waiting period of teachers within Grade Level 13 and above; consistently paid their 13th month salaries; and ensured payment of arrears owed by previous administration deserves better treatment by its workforce in the education sector.

Dr. Adeniran added that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration also ensured that the waiting period of teachers from GL 13 and above has been reviewed to three years, rather than the six years enacted by previous administrations.

The Board Chairman therefore wondered why some teachers will yield themselves as political agents, not minding its consequences in public service.

Adeniran further enjoined teachers who may be having issues with their accounts to visit the Finance department of the Board or their various banks, rather than working against the directives of the government.

Dr. Adeniran therefore urged them not to engage in any act that violates the law or threatens the peace of the state, adding that they should follow the right channel in laying any form of complaints.

The Executive Chairman, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, has said that contrary to the alleged propaganda by some groups, no teacher in Oyo State was being owed the year 2020 leave bonus.

Dr. Adeniran stated this today in Ibadan, warning primary school teachers against plans on embarking on any illegal procession or protest within the state.

He said “some political emissaries are going about, telling people that the government is owing them 2020 annual leave arrears and that the government is not taking it seriously. But this is not true. It is incorrect” .

“No primary school teacher is owed monthly salary, or leave bonus today. The government has paid their dues”.

Dr. Nureni Adeniran, admonished the unscrupulous group of teachers, aligning themselves with disgruntled politicians, to rather show gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde who has consistently paid their salaries on 25th of every month, despite the economic instability in the nation.

He added that a govt who abolished the 6-year waiting period of teachers within Grade Level 13 and above; consistently paid their 13th month salaries; and ensured payment of arrears owed by previous administration deserves better treatment by its workforce in the education sector.

Dr. Adeniran added that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration also ensured that the waiting period of teachers from GL 13 and above has been reviewed to three years, rather than the six years enacted by previous administrations.

The Board Chairman therefore wondered why some teachers will yield themselves as political agents, not minding its consequences in public service.

Adeniran further enjoined teachers who may be having issues with their accounts to visit the Finance department of the Board or their various banks, rather than working against the directives of the government.

Dr. Adeniran therefore urged them not to engage in any act that violates the law or threatens the peace of the state, adding that they should follow the right channel in laying any form of complaints.

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Breaking: Three Students Arrested, Two On The Run Over Murder Of Slyvester – Police

Three of the five students mentioned by Sylvester before he died have been arrested and said to be cooperating with the police in their findings.

The Lagos State commissioner of police, Hakeem Odumosu, who spoke with Arise News247 correspondent confirms that the three students of the Dowen College, Lekki Lagos are currently assisting the police in their investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni junior, a 12-year-old student of the college. Odumosu added that two other students of the school fingered in the assault, are now at large.

He assured that police authorities in both Lagos and Delta State are keenly interested in the outcome of the investigation to unravel the mystery behind Sylvester’s death. And they will not leave any stone unturned in ensuring justice.

However, the names of those arrested have not been disclosed by the police authority as at the time of filing this report.

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OAU Honours Akeredolu, Tinubu, Falana, Abike Dabiri, Adesina, Dele Momodu, Ozekhome, Others with ‘Distinguished Great Ife Alumnus’ Award

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, southwest Nigeria, is honouring 60 alumni of the university with Distinguished Great Ife Alumni’ award

Some of the recipients of the awards are Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Senior Advocates Of Nigeria, Femi Falana, Mike Ozekhome, Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and Mr. Femi Adesina, Media Aide to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Some of the other awardees include Abike Dabiri Erewa, CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Chief Dele Momodu, Minister of State for Health, Senator Olorunnibe Mamowora, former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko amongst many other prominent Nigerians.

According to a statement by Governor Akeredolu’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde, on Friday in Akure, the governor was among the 60 graduates of the institution to be honoured with the award of excellence, as part of activities marking its 60th anniversary.

“The conferment of the award is in a letter personally signed by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, and addressed to Gov. Akeredolu.

“The award of excellence for very passionate, supportive and dedicated Great Ife ambassadors who have contributed over the past 60 years is to further show the university management’s appreciation,” it said.

According to a congratulatory message by the University signed by Gbenga Oyebode, Chairman, Great Ife Advancement Foundation, the awardees have been great Ambassadors and Torch Bearers of the great citadel of excellence in their various professional exploits.

“The entire Board Members of the Great Ife Advancement Foundation congratulates distinguished Alumni members on the special award of recognition by their Alma Mater, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU fondly referred to as Great Ife.

Over the years you have been great Ambassadors and Torch Bearers of this great Citadel Of Excellence in your professional exploits.

“The entire Board Members of the Great Ife Advancement Foundation congratulates distinguished Alumni members on the special award of recognition by their Alma Mater, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU fondly referred to as Great Ife.

Over the years you have been great Ambassadors and Torch Bearers of this great Citadel Of Excellence in your professional exploits.

As Great Ife celebrates the sixth decade of its establishment, launching of One Billion Naira Endowment Fund and Celebration of 60 Outstanding Alumni Of The University, this is wishing you more success as you continue to be of great support for the institution and of benefit to mankind” the statement reads.

Similarly, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Ogunbodede, disclosed that the university will be conferring an Honorary Doctorate degree on Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Chief Michael Ade Ojo of Elizade Motors!

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Oromoni’s Death: Lagos Police Orders Homicide Dept To Take Over Case

The Lagos State Police Command is not unaware of the reported death of one Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos which is currently going viral on the social media.

The Command wishes to inform the public that, although no formal report of the incident was made to the police, the Commissioner of Police, upon hearing about it instantly directed the Divisional Police Officer, Maroko Division under whose jurisdiction the place of incident is to immediately visit the school to carry out initial investigation into the incident.

This directive has been carried out as investigation into the case has since commenced. However, in view of the seriousness of the case, the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, has also been directed to take over investigation of the case immediately.

Members of the public, particularly the deceased’s bereaved parents, friends and relatives, are assured that the Lagos State Police Command has deployed all available human and material resources at its disposal to unravel the circumstances surrounding the sad and unfortunate incident.

While diligent investigation is ongoing, members of the public are advised against taking the law into their own hands. They are also enjoined to refrain from comments that could jeopardize investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, while commiserating with the bereaved family, has equally assured that the outcome of police investigation would be made public in due course.

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Nigerian Graduates Are Not Problem Solvers Because They Are Taught Outdated Theories – Akeredolu

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said that institutions of higher learning in the country will only be relevant when they start producing problem-solvers and not just certificate holders.

Governor Akeredolu said the hollow repetition of outdated and inapplicable theories which are taught in the institution of learning will only produce highly certificated citizens who lack capacity to solve basic problems.

The Governor declared that all true centres of learning must not be quiet at this crucial moment in the country, adding that “We live in a period when the interventions of true intellectuals are needed to illumine darkened paths.”

Arakunrin Akeredolu spoke at the 12th and 13th combined Convocation ceremonies of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State.

Governor Akeredolu was also conferred with an award of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) of the University.

He was accompanied to the event by his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu.

Other dignitaries on the Governor’s entourage included Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Tayo Alasoadura; Oba Fredrick Akinruntan Obateru, the Olugbo of Ugbo land; Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin; members of the House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun; President of the Customary court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Eunice Alade; members of the state executive council led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; Justice Alero Akeredolu of the State High Court; Executive Chairmen of local governments led by the Chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the state, Oloruntogbe Augustine; commissioner-designates and recently appointed Special Advisers.

Also at the event were Chief Akin Olujinmi, SAN; Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, Hon. Isaac Kekemeke, Rear Admiral Samuel Ilesanmi Alade (Rtd), Prince Ademola Adegoroye, members of the past state executive council and other important dignitaries.

The Governor noted that all activities in the institutions of learning must be geared towards self-reliance, saying science must be promoted above superstitious beliefs.

“Any institution of higher learning or research centre whose focus is not on these practical means of coming out of doldrums betrays its mandate,” he said.

Governor Akeredolu tasked the academia not to be tired of educating the people on the best way possible out of the current predicament as a country.

“They must enlighten us about the concept of federalism. We must know the limits and responsibilities of states as component units in a federation.

“We should be certain of the meaning of a constitution as the basic law of a democratic country. There must not be doubts as regards political ideas such as sovereignty, legitimacy, rights and duties of citizens.

“They must educate the people to understand why all authorities must be subordinate to the people and civil service must be made to actualize this objective.

“Our centres of research and learning must be ready to come up with innovations on how best to plant our food and feed our people. We must depend on our children to fix our roads, hospitals and secure the land,” Arakunrin Akeredolu said.

He stressed that the education of a citizen is the most important assignment of the society which he said is represented by the government at all levels.

Governor Akeredolu said the challenges faced by any society must form the basis for the design of a curriculum of instruction, adding that its content must reflect the aggregate of the collective aspirations towards development.

“The current process of certification, promoted vigorously by a system which appears content churning out graduates without requisite capacity for the qualifications with which they are saddled, must be reviewed.

“Our universities must not be seen as centres of preparing young people for an ultimate carnival-like procession culminating in the award of degrees and diplomas which are a veritable embarrassment to the holders.

“Certificates are mere evidence of participation in a process. They do not necessarily bear testimonies to capacity. The disturbing reality which finds expression in the presence of multitude of unemployed graduates in an underdeveloped country should be a source of deep anxiety.

“While inadequate funding may be adduced as a factor militating against qualitative education, it is disingenuous and escapist to look away from the fundamental cause of progressive rot in the system.

“There has been a disconnect between the social realities and the pretentious emptiness served as diets of instruction,” Governor Akeredolu lamented.

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Peace Walk: LASU Students Vow To Walk With Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State University (LASU) students on Thursday expressed their readiness to participate in the proposed Peace Walk, being organised by the State Government to herald the healing of Lagos in the aftermath of last year’s EndSARS protests in the State.

The students of the state-owned tertiary institution who came out in large numbers to welcome the Governor, who is also the Visitor of the institution, said they have all resolved to participate in “A Walk for Peace” with the Governor for peace and prosperity of the State.

LASU students made their resolve on the Peace Walk known through their Student Union President, Comrade Oladipupo Uthman Badmus on Thursday during the sitting of the Students Representatives Council, the legislative arms of the Students Union Government.

The sitting was the first Council session to be held at the newly built Students Arcade of the school, which was commissioned by Governor Sanwo-Olu on Thursday.

The LASU Students Arcade is the largest Student Union Building in any Nigerian tertiary institution.

Speaking during the sitting, which was witnessed by Governor Sanwo-Olu, the Vice Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Tunji-Bello, Special Adviser to Governor on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab and members of the institution’s Governing Board, among others, President of the Student Union, Comrade Oladipupo Uthman Badmus and Speaker of the Students Representatives Council, Rt. Hon. Mustapha Adejuwon, who led students to welcome Governor Sanwo-Olu described him as Youth-Centric Governor.

They commended the Governor’s giant strides in Lagos State, especially in the education sector.

“To Mr. Governor, Sir, it is what you signed up for but we are indebted to you. Be rest assured, whenever you walk, we will walk with you. We will be by your side. Whenever you run, we will run with you to the end,” Badmus assured on behalf of LASU students.

Governor Sanwo-Olu who had the first session with the Students Representatives Council, charged the students to join hands with the State Government and LASU management for the institution to make it competitive among notable universities in the world.

Governor Sanwo-Olu during the sitting announced a donation of two brand new big buses to the Student Union to ease movement around the campus as well as other gadgets and equipment for students’ use.

He said: “I want to tell you that we are in this journey together and together, we will build the biggest university in the whole of Africa and it will compete with the greatest universities in the entire world.

“I feel highly honoured that all of you have turned out in large numbers to come and see the possibilities of what we can do collectively.

“This arcade will provide the right atmosphere for the leadership of the Student Union of LASU and opportunity for students management better relationship. It would provide an opportunity to engage with the wonderful youths in LASU, because this is also a building to develop the future leaders that are leaders here today.”

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PIX 1 L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (second right) cutting the tape to commission the new Student Union Arcade at the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Behind him is the Special Adviser on Education, Barr. Tokunbo Wahab and Vice Chancellor of LASU, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello (second left) and others.

PIX 2: Newly commissioned Student Union Arcade at Lagos State University, Ojo by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

PIX 3 L-R: Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, watches as Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu receives a plaque from the Speaker of the Students Union Representatives, Rt. Hon. Mustapha Adejuwon and President of the Student Union Government, Comrade Oladipupo Uthman Badmus, during the commissioning of the new Student Union Arcade at LASU, Ojo, on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

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12-year-old student beaten to death for refusing to join a cult in Lagos

The family of a 12-year-old secondary school student is seeking justice after the minor was allegedly beaten to the point of death by his fellow students who wanted to initiate him into a cult.

According to one Perrison Oronomi who shared the story, the school authorities had informed the parents of the student that he was sick, and when the parents took him to a hospital in Warri for treatement, the student revealed that he was severely beaten by fellow students of the school because he refused to be initiated in a cult group. He eventually gave up the ghost shortly after the confession.

The college located in Lagos and it is also said that he revealed some of the names of the students who were behind the beatings and initiation.

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Mom and I Wept When OAU Kicked Me Out In My Final Year – Man Who Started Again And Made First Class in FUTA

A First Class graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Timilehin Abayomi has narrated how he was advised to withdraw in his final year at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 2008.

Timilehin said he insisted on going back to university and got admitted into the Federal University of Technology, Akure in 2015 and now he has a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying with First Class Honours.

He shared photos from his graduation with the caption, “My mother and I held ourselves in late 2014, weeping uncontrollably after learning that I had failed in OAU after being accepted to the citadel in 2008. My studentship was withdrawn in my final semester, 5 years later, for reasons I completely accept responsibility for.

“Fast forward to yesterday, I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying with First Class Honours from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and placed in the top 5% of the university’s graduating class.”

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