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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as the substantive CJN.
This is contained in a letter from the president read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, at plenary.
Buhari said his letter was pursuant to Section One (1) of the Constitution of Nigeria
Details later.
The apex socio-political group in Okeogun, Alliance for Okeogun Development, AOD, National Coordinator, Engr. Otunba Fasasi has condoled with the people of Iseyin Okeogun and Oyo State over the passing of Aseyin of Iseyin Okeogun, HRH Oba AbdulGaniyu Adekunle Oloogunebi Ajinese 1, whose reign covered major historic development in the region especially Iseyin city.
In a condolence message issued on Monday July 25 and sent to ODUDUWA NEWS, the AOD National Coordinator said, “the Aseyin of Iseyin’s 15 years rule was remarkable in many ways, most significant was the emphasis he placed on human development, thereby encouraging learning as a culture and formal education as a necessity while promoting values of peace and stability.”
As a highly revered traditional ruler, Otunba commended the late monarch’s numerous participations in regional meetings to shape the future of the region, and the living words of wisdom he shared at every opportunity on unity.
Otunba shares the grief with the Okeogun and Oyo state Traditional Council, Oba Ajinese’s family, friends, and associates, particularly in sports where he left another footprint,” the message read.
He prayed that the Almighty God would receive his soul and grant him Aljanah.
Unknown gunmen, this morning, attacked a police station in Akure, the Ondo state capital, killing a police inspector, Temenu Boluwaji.
Several other police men on duty reportedly sustained injuries during the heavy shoot out between the policemen and the gunmen
ODUDUWA NEWS gathered that the Okuta Ekerinla police station situated in the heart of the town, was invaded by the gunmen at about 1 am.
Their mission remained unknown as at press time.
The victim, was hit by bullet during a shootout and later died on his way to the state hospital.
But the spokesperson for the state police command, Funmi Odunlami confirmed the attack.
Odunlami said in a terse statement that
“On the 25th July, 2022 around 0100 am, hoodlums attacked Okuta Elerinla Division, in Akure.
“Policemen who were at alert and alive to their duty repelled them accordingly and the miscreants were unable to gain entrance into the station.
“During the cross fire, one of our gallant station guards AP.207538 0INSPR. Temwnu Boluwaji was hit by a bullet, he later died on his way to the hospital.
“The Commissioner of Police CP Oyeyemi Oyediran, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case and ensure the perpetrators are arrested.
Meanwhile, the police Commissioner has appealed to ” the people of the state to go about their lawful duty without fear, as the days of these criminals are numbered.
The Arole Oodua and Ooni of Ife Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has sent a message of commiserations to the government and good people of Oyo State, indigenes of Iseyin town and Oke-Ogun in particular over the death of the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba AbdulGaniy Adekunle Salawudeen, has joined his ancestors.
Speaking through his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare in a statement on Monday, Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN) described the Oyo State frontline monarch as unimaginable suprise and colossal loss to the Oduduwa race.
“Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula,Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife has received the news announcing the demise of late Aseyin of Iseyin Kingdom in Oyo state Oba AbdulGaniy Adekunle Salawudeen who he is reported to have joined his ancestors yesterday Sunday 24th July 2022 with an unimaginable rude shock” Olafare said.
Describing the late Iseyin’s traditional ruler as an unforgettable close ally who was strongly convinced about the unity of the Oodua people and who selflessly joined in his peace and unification agenda, Ooni Ogunwusi recalled how the Aseyin made his entourage to several local and international peace and unity trips
“Kabiyesi Aseyin will be greatly missed as a close ally of the Ooni with whom he traveled many times alongside other Yoruba kings to meet their teaming subjects in countries like UK, Ghana, USA & Brazil. The late Aseyin was indeed a peaceloving and easygoing Yoruba frontline progressive monarch who devoted his reign for the progress of Iseyin Kingdom, Oke-Ogun and Oyo State at large. He was a patriotic descendant of Oduduwa and very dependable ally who worked closely and with strong commitment with the Ooni and other dedicated Oodua monarchs for peace and tranquility of the entire Oduduwa race.” Olafare said.
While praying for the departed king and his family, Ooni Ogunwusi, the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide enjoined people and the kingmakers of the ancient town of Iseyin not to leave any stone unturned to give the late great king a befitting burial rites in total compliance with the customs and traditions inherited from their ancestors.
ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that one of the foremost traditional rulers in Oyo State, the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Salawudeen Adekunle, Ajinese 1, has just recently passed away, according to ODUDUWA NEWS.
According to credible source, the monarch passed away on Sunday, but the traditional council yet to make official statement on his death.
Prior to his death, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Ajagungbade Oyewumi, passed away in December 2021. He was followed by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died in January and April of the following year, respectively.
Recall, how this newspaper had reported that the traditional ruler has been battling with undisclosed ailment before he later joined his ancestors.
Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has decried the spate of abandoned projects in Nigeria.
Governor Akeredolu said abandoning projects at this critical period in the economic life of the country is not cost-effective.
The Governor, who identified corruption, resource control, project goals, contractor selection and supervision as some of the major challenges behind abandoned projects, noted that a reasonable government must work towards achieving a successful completion of projects in its state.
Governor Akeredolu spoke on Saturday at the First Business Doctorate Degree of the University of Cambridge Graduation Ceremony held at the University’s Arms Hotel, United Kingdom.
The Governor, who was a guest speaker, described Megaproject as an excellent accelerator if properly planned and executed.
Governor Akeredolu spoke on the topic: ”The Paradox Of Abandoned Megaprojects In Nigeria.”
He said: ”The Ondo State Government, under our leadership, has completed several megaprojects. These projects exacted considerable pressure on the severely lean resources of the State. These megaprojects have gobbled billions of Naira.
“While some have been completed and delivered, several others, some of which are complex, may take over five years or so to be completed. Our administration has continued to construct roads, bridges, among other infrastructures.
“We made a solemn pledge on assumption of office that we would complete all projects abandoned by our predecessors in office. We are not unaware of the acute paucity of funds for the execution of projects.
“We are, however, poised to fulfill our promise as best as the financial situation permits. We intend to complete all projects in the lifetime of our government. We do not intend to handover any abandoned project to our successor.
“Megaprojects, such as the Ore Bridge, provide the necessary support for government deliverables and economic transformation, which is readily discernible in our GDP. So, where it is properly planned and executed, megaproject is an excellent development accelerator.
“Given the resources such a project can take, abandoning projects at this critical period of our economic lives is not cost effective. The challenges are not only limited to developing countries as over £30 billion (British pounds) has been spent on the Cross-rail Project in England without completion. This is a terrible example of a project going bad in developed countries.
“Specific to Nigeria and as pointed out in the thesis, just three abandoned projects equal 60% of our national debt. The Lagos-Badagry Express Road, the Ajaokuta Steel Project, and the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) Project. At all times, the Federal Government abandoned 60% of every project and the Nigeria National Library, where over N200 billion has been spent, is abandoned. The project is on the 5th floor of a 13-floor building project.
“The Federal Government has been on site for over 25 years without meaningful progress. Again, the megaproject takes around 10% of global GDP and over $9 trillion yearly. It is the case that Universities globally should rise to the challenges of acquiring and engaging new knowledge on megaprojects.”
The Governor also congratulated the Billionaire businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim, who obtained the Doctor of Business Degree of the University.
“I am told it is the first time the University of Cambridge will be awarding her first Doctor of Business Degree in the last over 800 years.” Governor Akeredolu said.
He noted that the incredible performance of Dr. Jimoh at the University of Cambridge comes with hard work and commitment to primary goals, adding that the business mogul has invested time in the institution.
The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Friday renewed his unending call for love and unity of all descendants of Oduduwa, noting that such gesture will further enhance the prosperity of the Yoruba people wherever they might be in the world.
Ooni Ogunwusi who is the co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria made the call at the Ile Nla auditorium of his Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife while installing the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos, Erelu Abiola Dosumu, as the Yeye Oodua and Queen Mother of the House of Oduduwa.
The Ooni explained that descendants of Oduduwa must be united and agree even as they respect one another’s stance on politics, religion and other sentiments for peace and development across the land.
Justifying the choice of Erelu Dosumu, the Ooni said, “It is an unanimous decision of the Ife Traditional Council and major stakeholders of Oodua race, agreeing that her character, personality and her wealth of experience as an international business woman, a royal ambassador and a great icon of the African culture perfectly qualify her to step into the big shoes earlier worn by late Chief Mrs HID Awolowo as the immediate past Yeye Oodua.
“In almost half-a-Century of public life, Erelu Dosumu has proven herself to be an outstanding woman of stamina, integrity and far-reaching influence. In 1980 late Kabiyesi Adeyinka Oyekan, the Oba of Lagos, installed her as the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos. With that appointment, she became the right hand person of the Oba of Lagos. Since then, she has executed her charge with maturity, sagacity, courage and commitment. Indeed since then, the beautiful and ageless Queen mother, has become an enviable cultural Face of Lagos; its traditional allure and ageless charm.” Ooni said.
While making her speech during the ceremony, the newly crowned Yeye Oodua expressed profound appreciation to Ooni Ogunwusi, Ife indigenes and Oduduwa Race worldwide for the honour bestowed on her and her family with the highly exalted position. She promised to work assiduously for the preservation the Yoruba culture and strengthen the unity of members of the Oduduwa race globally.
“I am honoured to be recognised by the Arole Oodua,, and being singled out among the great and deserving women of our time. This is a huge responsibility and I strongly believe that during my time, I will work assiduously to preserve our culture and strengthen the unity of Yoruba land. I am grateful for the prayers and the huge turnout of friends and families who came from far and near for this important occasion”. Yeye Oodua said.
The cultural event which was attended by prominent personalities across the country, was heavily attended by notable Yoruba traditional rulers including the Orangun of Ile-Ila, Oba Wahab Oyedotun
Oore of Otun Ekiti, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo, Alayemore of Ido-Osun, Oba Adedapo Aderemi, Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, Olofin of Isheri Awori, Oba Adekunle Bamgbade, Olota of Ota-Awori, Oba(Prof) Adeyemi Obalanlege, Ajero of Ijero-ekiti, Oba Adewole Adebayo, Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, Alara of Ilara-Epe, Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, Olowa of Igbara-Oke, Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Awoniyi, Zaki of Arigidi-Akoko, Oba Yisa Olanipekun, Aladeshonyin of Odo Noforija Ọba Babatunde Ogunlaja, Olugbon of Ile-Igbon, Oba Olusola Alao, Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Adejinmi Alagbado, and many others.
The mother of Bolutife, a man from Cairo who was killed by his wife Ifeoluwa on Saturday in Koka, Osun state, said his son’s wife must have been acting out of envy when she lit him ablaze.
On Sunday, July 17, Ifeoluwa set fire to Bolutife’s house in Koka, Osun State because she thought he was having an extramarital affair. He suffered serious burns, and she fled the scene.
Bolutife eventually passed away at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo state, while police started looking for Ifeoluwa, another person who passed away last Thursday after ingesting poison.
But when the bereaved mother, who claimed Bolutife was her last child, spoke to reporters on Saturday, she revealed that Ifeoluwa typically checked through her husband’s phone.
She said the couple got married last year September, adding that some members of the family initially opposed Bolutife getting married to her, but he insisted that she was the one he wanted as his wife.
She said, “Apart from her being a jealous type, she was decent as a lady. She was not adulterous. She was able to last that long in our house because she was not involved in indecent acts as a young lady but she used to check through her husband’s phone.
“Whenever she did that after she observed that he was chatting with anyone, even if the person was Bolutife’s elder in the family, she would become jealous.
“That was her only flaw and I used to talk to her to desist from such acts. Some members of the family opposed Bolutife having her as a wife but my son insisted that she was the one he liked.”
A son of Oba Abdulahi Okunloye the Olofa of Ofatedo, Yinusa Okunloye has been killed by a suspected cult group.
A 43-year-old Okunloye was murdered in the wee hours of Saturday at his residence in Ofatedo, Egbedore Local Government area of Osun State.
Sources told ODUDUWA NEWS that the prince was called out of his house around 12am on Saturday and was shot in the chest.
Fear gripped the hearts of people in the community as some men in a car welding guns were spotted around 8am on Saturday at Ofatedo.
There was a roadblock as at 8am in the community while businesses were closed down.
The Osun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident.
She said a group of suspected cultists numbering three invaded Olofa street, Ofatedo and called Okunloye out of his room and shot him in his chest.
She disclosed that the prince later died and his remains deposited at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital mortuary for autopsy.
Opalola said no arrest has been made but promised that “frantic efforts are on to arrest the suspects.”
The National Security Council on Thursday announced that it is considering a nationwide ban on motorcycles and mining activities in the country as part of its strategy to curb terrorist activities, checkmate loopholes and cut off their sources of funding.
Addressing state house correspondents after the meeting chaired by the President, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami stated that investigations are still ongoing especially to establish the correlation between mining and motorcycles which they suspect provide funding for the supply of arms to the terrorists.
Malami who noted that terrorists had moved from the conventional ways of funding their activities to mining and ransom taking, disclosed the government was not unaware of the economic consequences of the proposed resolutions, particularly the motorcycle ban but it has become imperative in order to guarantee the nation’s security.
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