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The former Secretary to the Oyo State Government (SSG), under late Governor, Alhaji Lam Adeshina, Chief Michael Koleosho, is died.

Koleosho, who was a prominent politician in Oyo State, died on Monday night at the age of 86.

He was the Babalaje of Saki, his hometown, and a renowned figure in Oke Ogun, Oyo State and Nigeria.

Earlier this year, Governor Seyi Makinde signed into law the bill to rename the Oke Ogun Polytechnic after Koleosho, who played a significant role in the establishment of the institution in 1981.

Koleosho was also a former national chairman of Alliance for Democracy (AD).

Chief Koleosho, was a Grassroots’ Mobiliser, dedicated Politician and a team player.

May God Almighty give his families, friends and Associates, the fortitude to bear this irrepairable loss. We must thank God for a life well spent by him.

Samson Ajao, a 27-year-old Nigerian from Osogbo, Osun State, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon reading aloud, achieving an astounding 215 hours. This remarkable feat surpasses the previous record of 124 hours set by Kyrgyzstan’s Rysbai Isakov in 2022.

Ajao read continuously from around 100 books, covering topics such as finance, sales, management, leadership, politics, health, and mental wellness. His record-breaking attempt was driven by a desire to promote literacy and inspire a reading culture in Nigeria.

Throughout the marathon, Ajao adhered to strict rules, including a maximum 30-second pause between readings and accumulating five minutes of rest per hour, totaling two hours of rest per day. These breaks were his only opportunity to eat, sleep, use the bathroom, or change clothes.

Supporters, including Osun State House of Assembly Speaker Ngozi Adeleke and Education Commissioner Dipo Eluwole, gathered to cheer him on during his attempt. After successfully completing the “read-a-thon,” Ajao celebrated with a parade alongside his proud parents and supporters.

The Guinness World Records organization highlighted the long history of this record, dating back to 1987, and praised Ajao’s determination and endurance in achieving this monumental accomplishment.

The prospective applicants into the Forest Rangers Operatives (AMO D) of the Amotekun Corps will begin to know their fate as the Corps just announced screening dates for prospective Forest Guard candidates.

The Corps in a statement made available to newsmen said the screening exercise has been designed to carefully select best and skilled candidates into the forest guard section.

Important Details:

– Screening Exercise Commencement Date: Monday, 2nd September – 21st September 2024
– Requirements: Prospective applicants are required to come along with their recruitment forms duly signed by each sectional leader stated on the form.

The Corps used the medium to implore all eligible applicants to take advantage of this opportunity to serve their community and contribute to the safety and security of Oyo State.

Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed disappointment at the current economic state of the country, especially since the assumption of office by President Bola Tinubu.

They lamented that the Tinubu-led administration in one year has left Nigerians worse off than they were at the beginning.

This was stated in a communiqué issued at the end of its quarterly meeting presided over by the Deputy Leader, Oladipo Olaitan, held on Tuesday at Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State.

Afenifere, while maintaining that the country is troubled by pervasive hardship, hunger, insecurity, and massive unemployment, noted that the present administration lacked the forethought and insight regarding the handling of public funds.

The Federal Road Safety Commission says 16 persons were burnt to death in an accident that occurred along Ore-Ondo highway.

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Wednesday said 16 persons were burnt to death, while three others sustained varying degrees of injuries, in an accident that occurred at Ajue community along Ore-Ondo highway.

Ondo State Sector Commander of FRSC, Samuel Ibitoye said the accident happened at 8pm on Monday night and rescue operation ended at 11pm.

Ibitoye who noted the accident involved a Totota Hiace and a truck noted that two other passengers escaped the tragedy.

Ibitoye who said preliminary investigation revealed the cause of the incident to over speeding and wrongful overtaking which unfortunately led to a head collision.

However, the sector commander said investigations on what led to the accident has not been concluded.

He urged motorists to drive while noting defensive technics and not to claim right.

He also identified over speeding as major cause if accidents on Nigeria roads.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain why his nephew’s company, Oando Plc, received accelerated approval to buy AGIP and ENI’s onshore assets. Atiku accused the federal government of giving undue advantage to the President’s nephew in the oil deal.

In a statement, Atiku questioned the speedy approval of the Oando deal, while other transactions, such as the Shell/Renaissance deal and the Mobil/Seplat deal, continue to face delays. He described this as “undue and preferential treatment” and alleged that the federal government is mortgaging the country’s national oil assets to vested interests.

Atiku also criticized the House of Representatives for failing to take proper action on the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which he accused of ignoring the legislature’s directives. He stated that the NNPC’s actions are clear evidence that they are fulfilling the mandate given to them by President Tinubu.

The former Vice President demanded transparency in the oil sector and called on President Tinubu to explain the accelerated approval of the Oando deal. He emphasized that democracy in Nigeria should be for the people, not just the President and his family members.

A dispatch rider was confirmed dead, and two others were rescued following a multiple-vehicle accident along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos.
The accident occurred near Chevron, heading toward Ikota, along the expressway.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a high-capacity ‘T&M’ bus (AKD 952 XZ) lost control due to brake failure while speeding, colliding with an oncoming ‘KIA RIO’ vehicle (BDG 853 DA). The impact caused the KIA RIO to crash into a dispatch motorcycle (KTU 695 QK) at opposite direction.

The dispatch rider was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others sustained serious fractures and were rushed to a nearby hospital by a good Samaritan who was driving along the expressway.

Police officers from Ajiwe and Ilasan Police Stations provided security during the rescue operations conducted by LASTMA personnel and other emergency responders.

The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, urged motorists, particularly high-capacity bus drivers, to ensure their vehicles are in proper working condition, especially the braking system, before embarking on any journey within or outside the state.

Barely 24 hours after a truck rammed into a vehicle and a pedestrian in the Lafenwa, Abeokuta area of Ogun State killing four persons and injuring two, another truck has crushed two persons to death in the Papalanto area of the state.

The accident according to the spokesman for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, happened in the early hours of Friday. Akinbiyi attributed the cause of the accident which involved an Iveco Truck with number plate KJA 166 XJ and a Tricycle with number plate TRE 627 VP, to dangerous driving by the truck driver. He added that four people including two males and two females were involved in the accident with the two females crushed to death.

While narrating the accident, the TRACE spokesman added that the truck driver allegedly fled the scene after causing the damage.

He narrated, “According to an eyewitness account, the truck in an attempt to overtake the tricycle while both were in transit inbound Abeokuta, around Papalanto, dragged the tricycle along with it by the side in the process with the tricycle falling in its front before running over it, killing a grandmother and her granddaughter, who were the only occupants in the tricycle on the spot. “Regrettably, the truck driver escaped from the scene before being arrested.”

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has launched a scathing critique of the retiring Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, describing his tenure as the worst in the country’s judicial history.

According to HURIWA, Ariwoola’s leadership was marred by allegations of nepotism, corruption, and a blatant disregard for fairness and justice, severely damaging the judiciary’s credibility.

The association pointed to several instances of nepotism, including the appointment of Ariwoola’s brother to a key position at the National Judicial Council and the judicial appointment of his son to the Federal High Court.

HURIWA warned that these actions have set a dangerous precedent, influencing other judicial leaders to engage in similar behaviour, and undermining the integrity and independence of the Nigerian judiciary.

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun is now the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.

President Bola Tinubu who returned to the country at the early hours of this Friday, administered the oath of office on her at the council chamber of the state house.

The 66-year old who emerges the second female CJN, succeeds Olukayode Ariwoola who retired from the position yesterday Thursday after berely two years.

The National Judicial Council (NJC) had recommended the appointment of Justice Kekere-Ekun, the next most senior justice of the apex court, as the next CJN.

Justice Kekere-Ekun was elevated to the Supreme Court of Nigeria as the 5th female Justice of the Court and was sworn in July 2013.