Oduduwa News has gathered that suspected serial vandal was apprehended earlier on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at approximately 6:15 a.m. by officers of Odua People’s Congress OPC with items allegedly stolen from BEDC at Oke Ijoka area, near Igbo Olosuta, Ikere Ekiti.
Speaking to Correspondent of Oduduwa News on Sunday morning, an eyewitness who claimed condition of anonymity said the suspect was immediately handed over to Police to prevent mob action by people and according to information at his disposal, the suspect has been cooperating with Police Officer to arrest other syndicates and be charged to Court by next week.
The suspect has been taken to the Police Headquarters in Ado Ekiti for further investigation and prosecution.
Residents have been showering encomium on the men Odua People’s Congress for their swift action in apprehending the suspect.
A 33-year-old lady, Comfort Olalere Tinubu, stabbed her 39-year-old husband, Olusegun Tinubu, to death in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital around 10pm Wednesday night, October 30, 2024 after a brief misunderstanding with her husband who accused her of locking him outside their house.
During the argument and altercation, the husband slapped her, but they later settled the fight. As the man, Olusegun Tinubu was sleeping on the couch, she picked a knife and stabbed him multiple times on the spine.
He died some minutes later at the hospital. They’ve been married for three years with two kids.
Following the incident, the case was transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Iyaganku, Ibadan, for further investigation.
ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the immediate past chairman of Akinteye Local Government of Oyo State, Hon. Toareed Adedigba, the immediate past Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, has been reported to have passed away on Thursday evening, sources close to the family confirmed.
According to the anonymous source, the incident occurred on Thursday evening, but the details surrounding his cause of death still sketchy as at the time of filing this report.
No fewer than 15 people reported to have been been dead while several others injured in a collapse of building at Jegede Area, Olorunsogo, Ibadan.
The incident said to occur in Ibadan at exactly 2am on Thursday
Confirming the incident, the General Manager, Oyo State Fire Services, Rev. Akinyemi Akinyinka said they received a distress calls from the people in the neighborhood at 2am.
According to him, “May I inform you that Oyo State Fire Services Agency received a distressed call at around 2 am this morning at jegede olunloyo area , Ibadan ,of which 10 persons has been recovered from debris of collapsed building, while 7 persons rescued alive.
Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has denied filing a suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged plan to arrest him upon completion of his tenure.
Fake lawyer, Darlington Ozurumba, filed the fundamental right enforcement suit before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court in Abuja
The statement reads in full:
REBUTTAL: “SANWO-OLU SUES EFCC OVER ALLEGED PLAN TO ARREST, PROSECUTE HIM AFTER TENURE”
Our attention has been drawn to the news circulating in a section of the media, titled: “Sanwo-Olu Sues EFCC over alleged plan to arrest, prosecute him after tenure.”
We need to clarify that Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at no time, sued or briefed any legal practitioner to file a suit on his behalf concerning the above subject matter.
Also, it is disingenuous for the Governor who enjoys immunity as conferred on him by the Constitution and has almost three years ahead of him to brief any lawyer on this kind of matter.
To the best of my knowledge and my inquiry confirmed that the EFCC is not investigating the Governor and has never invited him or threatened arrest of any member of his staff, domestic or otherwise.
We are currently investigating how the case came to be without our knowledge.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.
Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna.
The 56-year-old Oluyede and Lagbaja were coursemates and members of the 39th Regular Course.
He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1992, effective from 1987. He rose to Major-General in September 2020.
Oluyede has held many commands since his commissioning as an officer. He was Platoon Commander and adjutant at 65 Battalion, Company Commander at 177 Guards Battalion, Staff Officer Guards Brigade, Commandant Amphibious Training School.
General Oluyede participated in several operations, including the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) Mission in Liberia, Operation HARMONY IV in Bakassi, and Operation HADIN KAI in the North East theatre of operations, where he commanded 27 Task Force Brigade.
Oluyede has earned many honours for his meritorious service in various fields of operations. These include the Corps Medal of Honour, the Grand Service Star, Passing the Staff Course, and Membership in the National Institute.
Others are the Field Command Medal, the Field Command Medal of Honour, and the Field Training Medal.
Oluyede also received the coveted Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award.
He is married and has three children.
Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser Information and Strategy To President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
The Ondo State Security Network, also referred to as the Amotekun Corps, a few days ago paraded no fewer than 27 suspects reportedly linked to kidnapping, theft, murder, and burglary across the state.
Giving a press briefing at Amotekun headquarters in Akure on Tuesday, the Amotekun Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, explained, “Today we are presenting to you 27 suspects. “Within the last two weeks, we have made an arrest of 27 suspects involved in one criminal activities or the other.
While there have been isolated incidents of kidnapping in areas bordering the state, according to Adeleye, “All 18 local government areas are peaceful.” The Amotekun Corps has been not only supportive in terms of security and stability but has also worked actively in support of community and investor confidence, with its rangers positioned on farmlands and government forest reserves.
He cited the examples of a 30-year-old suspected cultist accused of the attempted murder of law enforcement agents.
Gbenro, 42, was said to have assaulted Amotekun officers. Samuel Peter, 21, who allegedly took to attempted murder. Akimade Friday, for the murder of a 65-year-old man. Others were related to theft, one of them was Segun Owolabi, 20 years, who reportedly specialized in stealing motorcycles. Then a group of young men of ages between 22 and 25 were also linked to house burglaries. Adeleye identified those individuals to include suspects named Toba, Pelumi, Ogumade, and Oriade.
Community Peace, Conflict Resolution Efforts Commander Adeleye further enumerated community peace restoration and conflict resolution occasions recorded by the corps during the year under review to include the amicable resolution of five herder-farmer clashes. “The herders volunteered to compensate for losses incurred and paid government fines for any infringements,” he added.
…as government’s delegation visits family of late student
The Ogun State Government has shut down Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi over the death of Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of the school.
This followed the arrest and suspension of the teacher allegedly responsible for the death of the student on Friday last week as a result of corporal punishment.
The Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, who was earlier issued a query for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil against the established rules and regulations in the state, has also been suspended.
The closure of the school was based on the directive of the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who has also directed that a panel should be set up to investigate the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.
The governor has promised that those liable by the outcome of the investigation will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Representatives of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology have also visited the family of the late student.
The visit was to offer condolences to the family and express the Ministry’s sorrow over their loss as well as collect first-hand accounts of the incident for a thorough investigation.
The team comprised of the Director, Secondary and Higher Education Department in the Ministry, the Principals General, Egba and Yewa Divisions, Zonal Education Officer, Imeko Afon, representatives of ANCOPPS, Ogun State President, Trade Union Congress and the Ogun State Chairman of ASSUS.
The Principals General, Egba and Yewa Divisions as well as the Director of Education, Secondary and Higher Education, who spoke during the visit, expressed their heartfelt condolences even as they pledged the support of the state government to the family during this challenging time.
The officials assured the family that thorough investigation would be launched to determine the facts surrounding the incident and that accountability would be pursued.
They reiterated the government’s commitment to learners’ safety, the creation of a more supportive school environment, and justice for the bereaved family over the sudden death of their son.
The DPO, Idi emi, assured the family that the situation around the ugly incident would be unravelled to the core, and justice would be served. He assured them of the safety of their wards in the school.
A condolence letter to commiserate with the bereaved family over the loss as well as a cash gift of N500,000 were handed over to the representative of the deceased family.
The officials were received by the family who expressed their grief and shock at the sudden loss of their child.
Petrol consumption has drastically reduced in Nigeria with filling stations recording sharp drop in patronage as reports from across the country indicate.
This is largely connected to the high cost of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, with a litre selling as much as N1,200 in some parts of the country.
The outright removal of fuel subsidy from PMS by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration on May 29, 2023, has triggered an increase in pump price, rising from N198 first to N580, and ultinately to between N998 and N1,200.
This represents an increase of about 600 per cent from N198, when it was sold pre-May 29.
With the high cost of the product, it has become virtually unaffordable to many Nigerians with citizens parking their vehicles at home, and filling stations recording low sales, as confirmed by stakeholders in interviews with our reporters.
There are conflicting reports on the daily petroleum consumption. While some reports said it has dropped by over 50 per cent, another report suggested it has dropped by 92 per cent from what it was in 2023.
But reports from across the states indicated a drastic drop with some filling stations complaining of very low patronage while many states that they are at the brink of shutdown.
