The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Force No. 509745 Corporal Opeyemi Kadiri attached to Dolphin Divisional Headquarters, Lagos Police Command for gross misconduct, disobedience to lawful order, and assault on a member of the public captured in a viral video on August 3, 2022.
The dismissed officer who, enlisted into the Force on 6th December, 2016, was caught searching a commuter’s phone by the road side contrary to the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, to that effect. He equally assaulted the commuter who attempted to bring the order to his notice. His dismissal takes effect from today the 12th of August, 2022.
The Police hereby calls on officers and men of the Force to maintain professionalism and civility to members of the public in the discharge of their duties in line with extant laws.
The Force equally calls on members of the public to ensure proper conduct in all encounters with police officers to avoid infractions which may be subject to prosecution.
The Founder, One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj ji, on Friday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently sack Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment; Mallam Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education; and all those involved in the negotiation team with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over non-performance.
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Maharaj ji said that the ministers and others on the government’s negotiation team with ASUU leaders were not doing enough.
Recall that ASUU, on February 14, shut down public universities over the inability of the Federal Government to implement previous agreements both parties entered into.
“All the government negotiators, including the Minister of Labour and Minister of Education, should be sacked immediately,” Maharaj ji told NAN in Ibadan
“They should be sacked by the president because they aren’t doing anything to resolve the lingering crisis in the nation’s Ivory Towers.
“In their place, bring on board people like Femi Falana, NBA President, Prof. Woke Soyinka, among other notable and credible Nigerians, to negotiate with the striking lecturers.
“ASUU leaders too should be considerate in their demands in the interest of the future of our children.
“Because our children are suffering as a result of the incessant strike in our nation’s education sector. ASUU president too should remember one thing: he’s a parent.”
Despite warnings from the Osun State Government that the water had been poisoned by artisan miners’ operations, followers of the Osun god were seen on Friday drinking from the Osun River.
On Friday, August 12, when the Osun-Osogbo festival reaches its pinnacle, thousands of Osun worshippers and tourists descended upon the Osun forest.
Remember how many of them were observed carrying water from the river in various containers and sipping it as they left the grove?
In their white robes and beads, devotees and guests had flocked to the riverside where they could be seen dancing and chanting to traditional music.
In a prior interview with journalists, Rafiu Isamotu, the Osun State Commissioner for Health, stated that public health experts will be
The Osun State Commissioner for Health, Rafiu Isamotu, speaking earlier with journalists, said public health officials would be at the grove during the festival to further sensitise people on the dangers of drinking the water.
The annual Osun Osogbo Festival attendees, tourists, and other participants have all been advised not to drink from the Osun River because of contamination, according to the Osun State government.
The warning was given in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Osogbo by the commissioner for health, Rafiu Isamotu.
An annual cultural festival takes place in Osun State called the Osun Osogbo Festival. Changed Words
Osun State magistrate court has remanded notorious cultist, Rasheed Hammed, popularly known as Oko-ilu who has been terrorising Ede in Ilesa correctional center.
Recall, ODUDUWA NEWS had earlier reported that police had arrested Rasheed last Saturday after three months of being declared wanted for committing various capital offenses.
Oko-ilu was arrigned on Wednesday, afternoon at a chief magistrate court in Osogbo.
Chief Magistrate, Olusegun Ayilara said after reading the charged sheet, there was no need for any to take any plea.
He then ordered that Rasheed be remanded in Ilesa correctional service and adjourned the case till October 7, 2022
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, has told President Muhammadu Buhari that large-scale killing of civilians such as the one that happened during the civil war of 1967 to 1970 will never be allowed to repeat itself.
In a recent statement issued by his spokesperson, Olayomi Koiki, the Nigerian separatist leader allege a ‘pernicious agenda’ by a particular tribe in the country.
Recall that President Buhari had on Tuesday called on political leaders to stay focused and uphold the ultimate objective of promoting the interest of the country, saying, Nigeria cannot afford another civil war.
Igboho, who is pushing for Nigeria to split, has reacted.
His statement reads in part: “We know President Muhammadu Buhari is the Patron of all the Fulani worldwide. But Yoruba Land can never be conquered by Fulani.
“President Muhammadu Buhari was reminding Nnamdi Kanu and the Igbos of the massacre they carried out during the Biafra War. The President should know that this can never be repeated again in any of our Land.
“We have all woken up to Fulani Agenda.”
Although, he is still campaigning for seccession through digital means, Igboho has remained in the Republic of Benin since 2021.
Residents of Lagos state, are calling for the urgent intervention of the government to revamp the water system in Lagos.
According to the information residents lament poor water supply as houses have result to buying water from commercial boreholes who sell at N100 per 25liters, while others build their boreholes in other to survive in lagos.
Moreso, a resident of Mushin Mr Rasak said it he has to fetch water from like 100meter away from his house in Idioro area of Mushin, Lagos.
A resident of Ojuelegba Ebuka lament bitter “I wonder why Lagos state that is sorrounded by water is having crisis”
A resident of Iyana ipaja (Aboru) Mrs Olabisi said “We have been neglected here, I wonder if we are still on the map of Lagos, No water, even our boreholes are not drinkable due to the nature of the soil here”
A resident of Okokomaiko who is also a student of LASU, Miss Debora said “I go through hell before getting water here, no direct water supply and the boreholes is only good for bathing and washing, can’t be use to cook.
A nursing mother in Lagos Island Mummy Abike, said I just relocate to Lagos last year when my husband was transferred to Lagos, and the water issue is one of the reason I don’t enjoy my stay in this area. The government should please do something about the water crisis.”
Ondo State Government has clarified that one Idris Ojo that escaped during Kuje Prison attack not among suspects being held in connection with the Cathic Church attack in Owo on June 5.
Government statement in Akure on Wednesday explained that the Owo Church attack preceded the Kuje Prison incident.
The statement reads: ‘The attention of Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi, SAN, has been drawn to the announcement of Idris Ojo as one of the attackers of St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, arrested by the security agencies.
“Governor Akeredolu acknowledged the confusion the statement has created in the public space, considering that the ugly event of June 5 attack in Owo preceded the unfortunate incident on Kuje prison.
“The Governor said there was a mix up in the announcement by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor.
“Governor Akeredolu explained that Idris Ojo, who is number 14 on the wanted list of Kuje Prison Escapees was arrested in his brother’s house in Akure.
“The announcement of the arrest of Idris Ojo as one of the perpetrators of the June 5 attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo was a mix up from the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor.
“Idris Ojo, who is number 14 on the wanted list of the Kuje Prison Escapees was arrested in his brother’s house in Akure.
“His brother, Jimoh Rasheed Ibrahim, received and accommodated him after his escape from Kuje prison.
“He was thereafter moved and kept in the custody of the security operatives at the same time the attackers of Owo Catholic Church were arrested and brought into custody. Hence, the mix up.”
Governor Akeredolu urged members of the public to remain vigilant and give necessary supports to the security agencies in the State.
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The Southwest axis of National Association of Nigerian Students NANS Zone has suspended one it’s members over alleged rape case.
“This was contained in a statement made available to ODUDUWA NEWS by the Zonal Coordinator, Comrade Adegboye Emmanuel Olatunji as read in part:
The attention of the Leadership of NANS Zone D (south west) has been drawn to a disturbing news trending on social media involving one FUTA 500L student who was said to have been drugged, raped and subsequently filmed for blackmailing purpose.
“As an ideological Zone with the sincere love of Nigerian students at heart, the zone hereby suspend Awoyinfa Opeoluwa with immediate effect pending the determination of the allegation against him. The Zone has immediately set up a committee to holistically review the allegations of rape and blackmail against the said individual, and get back to the zone with a comprehensive and unbiased report within the next 5 working days.
“It should be on record that the leadership of NANS ZONE D totally frown at rape and other social vices, even as the zone had in recent times frequently campaigned against rape and other vices in the zone and the country at large.
“The 5-man Committee appointed to conduct the said discreet investigation on the subject matter includes the following:
COM OMOTOSHO SURPRISE ONDO NANS JCC CHAIRMAN
COMR ADELEKE ABIDEMI QUADRI OYO NANS JCC CHAIRMAN
COMR IBIYEMI ABIODUN SUG PRESIDENT FUTA
COMR TEMIKOTAN OLUWASEUN OMOTOLA DIR OF GENDER NANS ZONE D
COMR TAIWO JOEL ONDO NAUS CHAIRMAN
“Please, be rest assured that the zone remains committed to ensuring equity and social justice for all Nigerian Students irrespective of age, sex, tribe or status”.
The Ogun State government has denied information being peddled around about the kidnapping of people in Kara, a border settlement between the state and Lagos.
A statement in Abeokuta on Wednesday by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji AbdulWaheed Odusile described the news as fake and urged the people to ignore it.
“The attention of the general public is being drawn to a fake news making the rounds about purported kidnappings taking place at Kara, a settlement in Obafemi Owode local government area of Ogun State.
“The information is not only fake, but also a calculated attempt by some unscrupulous elements in the society to create fear and panic in the people of the area in particular and the state in general, thereby causing chaos.
“There is no kidnapping taking place in Kara or anywhere in Ogun State.The state is peaceful, safe and secure for all law abiding citizens and businesses.
“The general public should ignore such rumour and go about their businesses normally and peacefully”, the statement said, adding that the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered the Police and other security agencies to be on their toes and ensure all round security and protection for all law abiding citizens.
While urging those spreading the rumour to desist from such, the statement warned that the full weight of the law will be brought down on those bent on causing chaos and crisis in the state.
