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ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Aromolaran has joined his ancestors.

The shocking news of the demise of the highly revered king in Osun state and by extension, Nigeria, His Royal Highness,Oba Adekunle Aromolaran has set the Ijesha land in a confusion.

Details later.

A 30-year-old motorcyclist, Michael Olorunfemi, has been arrested for allegedly raping his wife’s 17-year-old sister inside the bush, in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

The suspect, a father of four, was said to have raped the victim sometime in August 2024, at 10 p.m., in the Onigaari area of Irese Road, Akure

A source said that the suspect confesses that “The victim approached me to take her to her boyfriend’s house, and on our way, I stopped near a bush and raped her.

“I promised to give her money, which I did not. She then reported me to her mother, which led to my arrest.”

Ogun State workers will soon smile as the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has stated that his administration is working towards implementing the new minimum wage.

The governor, who made this statement at a meeting with the leadership of organized labor held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, noted that workers have been instrumental in the rapid economic growth the state is witnessing.

He promised the union leaders that Ogun State would not take second place in the implementation of the new minimum wage.

He said: “On the new minimum wage, all hands are on deck working assiduously, and I am sure that as always, we will not be number two in the implementation of the minimum wage.

“I have told my team that we should roll up our sleeves; we should work as hard as we can without putting undue pressure on our people. We should be creative, more efficient, block loopholes, and increase our revenue so that we can afford to pay the new minimum wage comfortably, and by the grace of God, we will not be second in terms of implementation.”

He pleaded for continued partnership from organized labor, emphasizing that their cooperation has led to economic prosperity, as the state budget has increased from less than N400 billion at the inception of the administration to the current N703 billion, with performance at 80 percent. He added that the state is looking at a trillion Naira budget for next year’s appropriation.

Governor Abiodun said he initiated the meeting as part of efforts to engage stakeholders involved in the movement of people to find solutions to the current situation caused by the fuel subsidy removal.

Abiodun, who took time to explain the intricacies of the oil sector, acknowledged that the current realities are the fallout of the federal government’s decision, led by President Bola Tinubu, to reposition the nation’s economy for sustainability, adding that as a responsible government, his administration has put several measures in place to cushion the effects on the people.

“We have commenced the energy transition program by converting our mass transit buses to CNG and launching electric motorcycles and tricycles.

“Yesterday (Monday), we held a meeting with the transport unions. They demanded that we ramp up the availability of these alternative means of fueling transportation in the state and widen the scope because of the success they have recorded.

“The federal government is making rice available for us to sell at very subsidized prices to everybody. The federal government is also providing us with 500 CNG kits that we will use to convert 509 commercial vehicles so that we can lower the cost of transportation,” Abiodun added.

The federal government, the governor continued, would send 20 CNG buses in the first instance to the state, while the state government would provide 100 CNG buses to transport unions in the state, saying that transportation costs are expected to be reduced by 50-80 percent as more people embrace electric motorcycles and CNG vehicles.

Governor Abiodun attributed the current fuel scarcity to operational and financial issues, while the hike in prices is due to subsidy removal and the floating of the Naira.

“With all that has been put in place, with all hands on deck and the commitment to energy transition, by the time we have transitioned from over-reliance on petrol to CNG to electric vehicles and other forms of energy, you will begin to see that the cost of transportation, which is where the problem really lies, will begin to drop.

“Therefore, our commitment to energy transition is total. It is the only path to sustainability. It has been done in other countries before,” he said.

He disclosed that a Presidential CNG Initiative comprising people from different sectors has been established, while the state has been made the hub for the transition of vehicles in the southwest due to its experience in the project.

Abiodun revealed that farmers’ markets would be set up in the three zones across the state to enable people to buy foodstuffs at affordable prices, while a task force comprising transport union executives and law enforcement agencies has also been established to monitor arbitrary hikes in transport fares, adding that labor would be involved in it.

Also speaking, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Hameed Benco, while appreciating the governor for always making organized labor part of his decision-making process, stressed the need to enforce price regulation as market men and women have taken advantage of the current economic situation to exploit the people.

He also called for a special arrangement to convey workers and students in primary and secondary schools to their offices and schools, respectively, saying it would help mitigate the hardship.

Contributing, the State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Akeem Lasisi, advocated for workers to work from their homes until the situation improves, while the Joint Negotiation Committee Chairman, Comrade Isa Olude, called for measures that would provide relief to workers and pensioners.

The Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, appreciated the governor for allaying workers’ fears, noting that he has demonstrated capacity and strong will in dealing with issues concerning workers’ welfare and well-being.

Chief Benedict Akika, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and the founder of the Omituntun Benedict Foundation (OBF), has been released by his abductors. Akika, who was kidnapped several days ago, was discovered by passersby along Akinyele Road in Oyo State.

Akika, known for his philanthropic efforts and strong support for Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, was abducted from his residence in Idi Ape, near Olorunda Abba, in Lagelu Local Government Area. His kidnapping had sparked widespread concern and anxiety within the community, particularly among PDP members and residents of Oyo State.

According to sources, Akika was found disoriented but alive along Akinyele Road, a location some distance away from where he was initially kidnapped. Passersby who noticed him on the side of the road alerted local authorities and helped ensure his safety. The circumstances surrounding his release remain unclear, and it is not yet known whether a ransom was paid or if there were any negotiations between his family and the kidnappers.

Reports also suggest that during the abduction, one person was reportedly killed by the assailants, although details surrounding the incident are still emerging. Local law enforcement agencies are expected to provide more information as investigations continue.

The news of Akika’s release has been met with relief and joy by his family, friends, and political associates, many of whom had been actively praying and calling for his safe return. However, the incident has also raised concerns about the increasing insecurity in the region, prompting calls for stronger measures to protect residents and curb the activities of kidnappers.

More details regarding the circumstances of his abduction, the condition of his health, and any statements from Akika or his family are expected to be released soon as investigations and debriefings progress.

An Islamic cleric was caught for beheading his father and his junior brother in Apete area of Ibadan. He is popularly known as Alfa Giga at Fanawole, Ibadan.

According to the correspondent of Oduduwa News, it was gathered that the Islamic cleric was caught with two heads at Oju Oja Apete Garage at around 9:00pm yesterday.

Immediately the residents of Oju Oja Area got informed of the dastardly act, they descended on him and searched through the bag in his hand and found that fresh human heads of his father and younger brother were found with him.

The culprits said to have been detained at Apete Divisional Police Command for further interrogation.

Details later.

A Lagos Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday remanded a chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Ganiyu Oyedepo (aka Kokozaria), in prison custody for assaulting an actor, Alhaji Ade Adele (aka Baba Lawori).

Oyedepo was remanded following his arraignment on alleged offences of conspiracy, assault occasioning harm, and conduct likely to cause breach of public peace.

Chief Magistrate B. Sonuga remanded Oyedepo, after he pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him by the operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCID).

The prosecutor, Morufu Animashaun, a legal officer in the legal department of FCIID, Alagbon, in a charge marked B/40/2024, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on June 5, 2024, at Idimu, by conspiring with some of his ‘boys’ to assault Adele.

He said in the course of the assault, Oyedepo’s boys, injured Adele in the head with a bottle.
He told the court that the offences committed by the defendant, contravened sections 411; 173 and 168 (1) (d) of the Criminal Law Ch. C17, Vol. 3, Laws of Lagos State and punishable under section 168 (2) of the same laws.

The charges are “That you Ganiyu Oyedepo on or about the June 25, 2024 at Idimu, Lagos in the Lagos Magisterial District, Lagos conspired to commit Felony wit: Assault Occasioning Harm and committed an Offence contrary to Section 411 of the Criminal Law Ch. C17, Vol. 3, Laws of Lagos State.

“That you Oyedepo on the said date unlawfully procured one of your boys (now at large) who unlawfully broke bottle and inflicted injuries on the head of one Alhaji Ade Adele and committed an Offence contrary to Section 173 of the Criminal Law Ch. C17, Vol. 3, Laws of Lagos State 2015.

Oyo State Police Command Headquarters has confirmed the abduction of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Chieftain, Chief Benedict Akika.

Benedict Akika, popularly known as Bene, a staunch supporter of Governor Makinde was reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen who invaded his Olorunda-Aba residence in Lagelu local government area of Oyo state on Wednesday night.
It was gathered that the kidnappers who wore facial masks stormed his residence, seized all phones including that of his wife ,before he was abducted.

Unconfirmed report say one person was killed during the incident. Authorities said they are on top of the situation.

While reacting to the development, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso in a message forwarded to reporters in the state confirmed the incident.

Osifeso through the message stated that, “Investigation has commenced into the matter. Updates will be provided accordingly, please.”

Oyo State government has released the results of the multiple choice questions (MCQ) examination conducted in August.

This was disclosed by the Chairman, Oyo State Hospitals Management Board (OYSHMB), Dr Akin Fagbemi on Thursday.

According to Fagbemi, the cut-off mark has been pegged at 60%.

Applicants are hereby advised to check the boards handles for more details. 

The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentence of 39 internet fraudsters from Justices O.S. Adeyemi, Bayo Taiwo and Ladiran Akintola, all of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan.

They were prosecuted on a separate one-count charge each, bordering on impersonation, cheating, possession of fraudulent documents and obtaining by false pretence.

The convicts are: Fasanya Abdulqudus Gbolahan, Nkiri Oluchukwu Destiny, Fakoya Tobi Samuel, Owolabi Qudus Damilare, Isiaka Olajide Adebayo, Olawoyin Wasiu Olasunkanmi, Olawale Owolabi Abideen, Olayiwola Tunde Waheed, Kehinde Pelumi Abdulrauf, Okunlola Taoreed Abidoun, Okunlola Dolapo Mujeeb, Ademeso Raphael Olamide, Lawal Olajuwon Ridwan, Femi Dogo Oluremi, Ehinmowo Jeremiah Damilola, Joseph Isaac Justice, Enitan Tolulope John, Kolawole Toluwani Josaiah, Alo Ayokunnumi Emmanuel, Adetola Opeyemi Idris and Joshua Imole Shiyanbola.

Others are: Idowu Ezekiel David, Salau Abeeb Ayomide, Adeyemi Samuel Adeleke, Philip Olabode Olatunde, Fasanya Gbenga Tunde, Seun Ayomide Babatunde, Ogoayo Alabi Sijuola, Akanji Timothy Bidoun, Quadri Salami Oyindamola, Samuel Adeyemi Oluwatobi, Ogunyemi Gbolahan Opemiposi, Olabanjo Oluwafemi Olatunbosun, Paul Nneji Uche, Ayomiposi Clement Akinyimika, Abdullahi Mustapha Adisa, Ajetunmobi Azeez Olashile, Oluwaseun Adeyeye Adeniran and Onah Austine Ayomide.

The charge against Austine Ayomide reads: “That you, Onah Austine Ayomide ‘M’ on or about 28th March, 2024, at Ibadan, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, fraudulently impersonated by representing yourself to be a white woman by the name Linda Mary from United States of America, through your Facebook account (Linda Mary) to one Clifton Deininger, from United States of America, with intent to gain advantage for yourself and thereby committed an offence of personation contrary to Section 484 of the Criminal Code Law Cap 38, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.”

They all pleaded “guilty” to the charges when they were read to them, following which prosecution counsel reviewed the facts of the cases, tendered incriminating documents and prayed the courts to convict and sentence them accordingly.

Justice Adeyemi convicted and sentenced Austin Ayomide to one-year of community service or to pay a fine of N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira), Tunde got a one-month jail term or to pay a fine of N250,000.00 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira), while Abeeb Ayomide, Adeleke, Babatunde, Biodun, Oyindamola, Oluwatobi, Olatunbosun, Uche, Akinyimika, Adisa, Olashile and Adeniran bagged six months community service each and to pay N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) each in addition to their sentence, besides Abeeb Ayomide who was slammed with N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) in addition to his sentence. He slammed Sijuola with one month of community service or to pay a fine of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira). Olatunde and Opemiposi were handed three months of community service without an option of fine.

Justice Taiwo on his part convicted and sentenced Taoreed Abidoun to three months imprisonment, and Mujeeb to four months jail term, while Olasunkanmi and Abideen bagged six months community service each and were further ordered to pay a fine of N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) each in addition their sentences.

He convicted and sentenced Gbolahan, Damilare, Adebayo and Abdulrauf to five months community service each and gave the latter a fine option of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira). Waheed and Samuel got four months of community service, and a fine of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira), while Destiny bagged two months community service.

Justice Akintola convicted and sentenced Olamide, Oluremi, Damilola, Justice, Josaiah, Emmanuel and Shiyanbola bagged one-year jail term each or to pay a fine of N30,000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira), N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira), N75,000.00 (Seventy-five Thousand Naira), N75,000.00 (Seventy-five Thousand Naira), N50, 000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira), N120,000.00 (One Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira) and N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) respectively.

Damilola forfeited a green-colouredNissan Micra car with registration number: LSD–464–GU with Chassis Number: SJNFBAK11U3001751; Emmanuel forfeited a black-coloured Lexus IS 250 car with registration number: MUS–158–JHS and Justice forfeited a black-coloured Toyota Corolla car with registration number: FST–607–GN.

Justice Akintola convicted and sentenced Idris and David to six months community service each or to pay fines of N60,000.00 (Sixty Thousand Naira) and N150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) respectively. Ridwan and John bagged three months community service each or to pay fines of N25,000.00 (Twenty-five Thousand Naira) and N30,000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira) respectively.

The convicts forfeited all items recovered from them to the Federal Government.

All the convicts began their journey to prison when they were arrested in a sting operation for fraudulent internet activities.