The Ayedero of Yorubaland, Honourable (Dr.) Shina Abiola Peller, has commended the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, for taking courageous action in bridging nations for peace amidst the turmoil in Niger Republic.
Honourable Peller made the commendation in a statement shared on his verified social media platforms and with the media, where he described Sanusi Lamido as an inspiring and courageous leader who strives to make a difference beyond borders in ensuring that democracy is restored to Niger Republic peacefully.
The Ayedero of Yorubaland, meaning the promoter of peace, stressed that leadership is about taking responsibility, making a positive impact at a trying period, and not just about holding positions in government. He therefore charged others to take a cue from the exemplary leadership action of the former Central Bank governor in making selfless and courageous efforts geared towards making a difference in African countries and the world at large.
In addition, Honourable Peller emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy are the best tools needed to restore democracy to Niger Republic, while he urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) chaired by Nigeria’s president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to keep intensifying its diplomatic effort in restoring democracy to the country peacefully.
His statement read:
“HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano is truly an inspiring leader, making a difference beyond borders. Amidst the turmoil in Niger Republic, this remarkable Leader fearlessly takes action, bridging nations for peace.
“Leadership is not just about holding positions in Government, but about taking responsibility and making a positive impact. It’s about stepping up, even in challenging times, to bring about change and inspire others to do the same. Dialogue and diplomacy are what we need to restore democracy to Niger Republic.
“HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi exemplifies true leadership through his words and actions. It’s our prayer that this courageous leader be blessed with strength and protection. We pray for more leaders like him, who selflessly dedicate themselves to making a difference in the world.
The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the State Commissioner of Police to carry out detailed investigation into the violence clash between two rival drug gangs at Odo-Osun area of Ibadan North Local Government area on the 25th July, 2023 which left many innocent residents seriously injured.
The House gave the directive at its plenary today following a motion moved by Hon. O.A. Babalola representing Ibadan North East State constituency 1 on the urgent need to investigate violent gun clashes at Odo-Osun area of Ibadan on the 25th July, 2023 between two drug gangs.
Hon. Babalola explained that at least five persons were shot during the clash and one of them a 53-year old man, Mr Mudashiru Osungbemi sustained gunshot injury in the eye and this made him go totally blind
He added that one of the leaders of the said gang nicknamed “Packaging” was the mastermind of an attack on the police team that arrested two notorious drug miscreants on January 21, 2021.
According to him, the unfortunate incident was reported in the Punch newspaper.
‘Packaging’ and about 30 members of his gang reportedly engaged in a gun duel with the police team and at the end they succeeded in forcefully setting two of their gang members who were in police custody free.
This incident it was reported also led to the death of another two persons.
The House in its resolve urged the Commissioner of Police through the Divisional Police Officer, Oremeji-Agugu, Ibadan to thoroughly investigate the matter, apprehend the masterminds of the attack and furnish the House with an update report within two weeks.
The House equally urged the police to increase Police presence and surveillance around Odo-Osun area to further such ugly incident in future.
An appeal also went to the Oyo State Government to provide free medical treatment to the victims of the said violence.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen Lekan Balogun,Alli Okunmade II, on Thursday, called on the security agents in the state to fish out the killers of a yet-to-be identified lady in Agala forest, Oke-Aremo in Ibadan on Tuesday.
Oba Balogun expressed this concern while playing host to the members of the Ibadan South-East Local Government main Division of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) led by Commander Ekundayo Temitope at his Alarere residence.
Oba Balogun in a press statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by Oladele Ogunsola, his Personal Assistant (Media) described the development as very ugly, barbaric and animalistic just as he implored the security agents not only to fish out the culprits, but to ensure that such dastardly act does not reoccur again.
The monarch, who spoke through his Bobajiro, Chief Tajudeen Aremu said it was a thing of surprise to him that such a barbaric act could happen in Ibadan and no apprehension was made, stressing that the intelligence network of the security agencies would have to be more strengthened.
“It was a condemnable act by all standard and every right thinking person should rise against it. I call on you, all the security agencies in the state to remain up and doing to ensure that we don’t have a repeat of such nonsense in our community. We are known for peaceful and communal living and any attempt to import such condemnable act should be resisted by all our might”, the monarch added.
Earlier in his brief remark, the Ibadan South-East Local Government NSCDC boss explained that he came to the palace to present himself as the new Divisional head of the organization in the local government and in recognition of the local government as the one directly in charge of Olubadan palace.
He said the role of traditional institution in the security arrangements of any society cannot be overemphasized, noting that in order to succeed in the onerous task of securing the society, there must be collaboration between the traditional rulers and the security agencies.
“As our father, I count on Your Majesty’s support and understanding at all times. I’m aware that no Divisional head of our organization had ever paid this kind of visit to the palace and with every sense of humility, the implication of that is my recognition of Your Majesty’s strategic and importance to my success. I thank you, Kabiyesi for this honour which I pledge not to take for granted”. Ekundayo added.
Some Students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree , today stormed the premises of the state House of Assembly demanding re-opening of their institution which was closed down few weeks ago.
The Students carried placards with various inscriptions including ; ” Operation open our school, hear our voice”, “Free our School”, ” An Investment in Knowledge pays the best, Ospolite wants to resume”, “Decide today not tomorrow “, ” Free Ospoly we want to resume , Let Ospoly Resume, free Ospoly” amongst others.
The Student Union President of Osun State Polytechnic,Iree , Comrade Azeez Adebayo and the Students’ Union Public Relations Officer (PRO) Comrade Daramola Stephen appealed to the Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke to urgently resolve the issue bothering on leadership of the institution, saying the Students were at the receiving end of the crisis.
The Students’ representatives who explained that the school was closed abruptly while Examination was in progress noted that the closure would elongate the current academic session.
Addressing the protesters, The Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun who promised to intervene in the crises rocking the institution said he would meet with the Governor on the matter today.
Prince Egbedun re- affirmed that members of the 8th Assembly understand their plight and assured that the Issue would be resolved in no distance time .
He urged the Students to embrace dialogue with government to provide solution.
Recalled that, members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP branch of the institution had stormed the entrance of the school on 25th July , demanding reversal of the suspension of the embattled rector, Dr Tajudeen Odetayo by governor Adeleke and replaced him with Mr. Kehinde Alabi whom the unions the claimed was not qualified for the position.
The individuals responsible for the false accusations against Tokunbo Talabi, the Secretary to Ogun State Government (SSG), are currently undergoing questioning by security agencies, according to information acquired by Oduduwa News.
In the meantime, one particular individual who played a significant role in spreading the fabricated news about Talabi has been apprehended by the DSS. The false information was intended to damage both the SSG’s reputation and that of his family, while also inciting public sentiment against the Ogun State government.
This individual stands accused of covertly accessing the financial statement of Superflux Nigeria Ltd. They allegedly manipulated a debit transaction connected to the company’s N20 million donation to the Ogun State COVID-19 fund, portraying it as a credit inflow from Talabi. This action caused considerable distress to both Talabi, his family, and the company.
Furthermore, the accused person has been charged with disseminating false information about Talabi, accusing him of involving the company in printing ballot papers for the 2023 Ogun State elections. Contrary to these claims, Talabi officially severed ties with the company when he assumed the role of SSG in 2019, and the company had not received any such contract from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Sources indicate that the accused individual has confessed to being instigated by a current senator in Ogun State to orchestrate the downfall of the SSG. Talabi’s rapid ascent in the state’s political scene reportedly unsettled certain politicians.
Meanwhile, a prominent news organization has suspended its Correspondent in Ogun State indefinitely. This decision comes in response to a letter from Talabi’s legal representatives, urging the company to retract the story.
Akure —A 45-year-old suspect, Bankole Oginni, arrested by police detectives in Ondo State for the murder of his ex-lover, has given reasons for his action.
It will be recalled the suspect reportedly committed the crime at his residence in the Danjuma area of Akure, after inviting the victim to his house.
Bankole, was arrested after dismembering his lower. He was also alleged to have tied the victims hands and legs and thereafter poured hot water on her.
The deceased was traced to his residence where the victims butchered body was found by police detectives.
The suspect, while in custody narrated what transpired between the two, saying: “She called me on Saturday that she needed my help, being my ex-lover and I asked her to come to my daddy’s house.
“Anytime she’s in need of money, being my ex-lover, I would ask her to come to my daddy’s house. And the moment she got there on the fateful day, I offered her a chilled soft drink I bought from a cosmetics shop.
“I bought two bottles and I offered her one. But she had not taken the drink when she suddenly slumped.
“When she slumped, I did not know what to do. So, I decided to pour hot water on her with the hope that she would wake up.
“After all attempts to revive her failed, out of panic, I ripped her stomach open to remove her intestines so as to reduce the size of her remains in sack. I tied her hands and cut her so that I could throw her away.”
Meanwhile, the state police spokesperson, Funmi Odunlami, said the daughter of the deceased reported the incident to the police.
Odunlami added that the suspect invited her mother being his ex-lover, only for her not to return to the house and her phone later switched off.
“She traced her mother to the house, only to find her lifeless body in the room(sic) of the ex-lover, her legs and hands tied and her body opened with intestines removed. Also there were patches on her body that shows sign of hot water burns.”
Odunlami said the suspect would be charged to court after the conclusion of police investigation.
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Professor Olaniyan Olanrewaju as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the recently upgraded Emmanuel Alayande University of Education.
The Governor disclosed the appointment today while receiving reports from the Joint Task Force Committee on LAUTECH Teaching Hospital and Emmanuel Alayande University of Education.
The Governor received the reports from the two committees: The Special Task Force on the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital led by Professor J. T. Arotiba; and the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education Planning and Implementation Committee led by Professor Deji Omole.
Makinde assured that recommendations of the separate committees would be implemented in no distant time, appreciating the chairmen of both committees, Professor Juwon Arotiba and Professor Ayodeji Omole, and their members, who he said performed beyond expectations on the assignments given to them.
Speaking on the report of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Committee, the governor said that the state government would create a Directorate for Tertiary Healthcare in the Ministry of Health, which would be in charge of the tertiary health institutions.
He said: “Let me on behalf of the government and the people of Oyo State thank Professor Juwon Arotiba, and your team for a job well done.
“You went beyond the assignment given to you in terms of what you have delivered to us. We wanted the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to accredit our MBBS programme. Not only did you get that done, you were also able to increase our admission quota from 75 to 120.”
He added, “Usually, the way the government operates is, you give us your report, we set up a committee to evaluate it. We set up another committee to evaluate the report of the first committee until we get an implementation committee. But because you have opened up everything, we don’t need any committee to review your recommendations.
“Let me give the assurance that we will quickly move to ensure that the report is implemented.
“So, let me say that the reward for hard work is more work. We may be coming to tap you shortly again for some other assignments and I do hope and pray that you will not turn down our request because this is our state and we have to pull our support together to assist the state to grow.”
While announcing the appointment of Professor Olaniyan as the Vice Chancellor of the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Governor Makinde said workers of the College of Education should not entertain any fear as his administration would not sack any staff of the institution.
According to him, his administration is not known for inhuman acts of sacking workers indiscriminately, stressing that those that were sacked by his predecessor were reabsorbed into the civil service when he got into office.
The governor said: “We want to, once again, thank Professor Deji Omole. The journey started before I became the governor of Oyo State. Let me put in proper context what you have had to do to get us to this point.
“People were criticising us when we came in and we said, ‘look, the rot in our tertiary institutions in Oyo State is unquantifiable’ and we decided to bring in a consultant so that we can ask people who ideally should be responsible for managing these institutions, to give account of what they are doing.
“Sometimes, they come to us to say the subvention is not enough and when I asked about what is happening to their IGR, nobody wants to talk to me about the IGR. They only want to talk about subvention and more money.
“We put in the consultant and the story changed a little bit. We were seeing money to get certain things done, but then, we were hearing from everywhere that the Consultant is not allowing the Governing Council to function; they are not allowing money to be spent as and when necessary, and they said we should scrap the Consultant and get back to the normal way of doing things.
“What you just described from EACOED to the extent that, for nine years there was no audit report and even the audit report for 2013 was not paid for. I think we are validated in our decision to bring in a Consultant.
“However, I know that with the brief discussion I had with the representative of the National Universities Commission (NUC) this morning, we may not be able to sustain that for long. We may also take away the responsibility from the people that are saddled with the task of managing the tertiary institutions in Oyo State.
“So, I am prepared to let the Consultant go but we will also need to be sure that the university and tertiary institutions in Oyo State will run under their Governing Councils as intended. So, we will have to give ourselves a little bit of time to gradually phase out the consultants and bring in people of integrity to run the system.”
The duo of Prof Arotiba and Prof Omole, in their separate remarks, commended Governor Makinde for the confidence reposed in them and the members of their committees, stating that they were assured that the government will be speedy in implementing the reports.
This was just as they pledged their continued support to the government.
Oyo State House of Assembly has adopted a motion seeking to give a day holiday to the traditional worshippers (Isese) in the State.
The motion was read today by the Majority leader, Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo, the leader while speaking called the attention of the House on the imperative of such holiday while noting that several other states in the Southwest have granted the traditional worshippers August 20, a special holiday.
In his remark, Hon. Akintunde Olajide of the Lagelu Local Government said, he is aware that the Governor of the State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has made a move in the past to honour the request of the traditional worshippers to have a special day to celebrate Isese. He noted further that the Governor, during the electioneering time specifically made it known publicly to the Isese worshippers that he would honour their request and also implored them to refer their request to the State Assembly for passage and that once it becomes passed at the State Assembly he would assent it to become a law.
The motion was sponsored by Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo, representing Ogbomosho South, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola representing Atiba and Hon. Gabriel Akinjide representing Ibadan North II at the Oyo State House of Assembly.
Other members who spoke at the Plenary jointly lauded the sponsors of the motion and called for speedy passage as a way of promoting our culture and traditions.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin concluded by referring the motion to a voice note which eventually made the motion to be unanimously adopted by the whole House.
Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, comprising Lagos and Ogun have arrested a popular Ikorodu-based Islamic scholar, Alhaji Afeez Uthman for allegedly hypnotizing and duping a US-based man of over N105 million.
The Islamic scholar was arrested alongside his wife, Alhaja Mushirafat Kekelomo, a herbalist and three other accomplices, who allegedly took part in the fraud.
Parading the suspects before newsmen on Monday, August 7, 2023, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the zone, Muhammed Ali, said the alfa also abducted his victim’s wife and children and kept them in his house for about thirteen years.
“On July 17, 2023, Mr Animashaun Oluwasegun also known as Afeez Uthman brought a petition of Criminal conspiracy, compelling action by intimidation obtaining by false pretence, threat to kill, suspected ritualist, stealing, criminal charms and conducted to cause to breach of peace against one Alhaji Afeez Uthman Imole Ayo and Alhaja Mushirafat Kekelomo Salaam, Saheed Ajayi Uthma Temidayo Rashmon and others at large,” Ali stated.
“Based on the petition, the Assistant Inspector General of Police detailed detectives from the Zonal Anti-Piracy Unit who immediately swung into action and got the suspects arrested namely (1) Alh. Afeez Uthman Imoleayo, (2) Mr. Ramon Temidayo Uthman (3) Saidi Ajayi (4) Alhaja Monsurat Salami (5) Kikelomo ‘f’ and others who are still at large who conspired, abducted the complainant’s wife and children through which the total sum of One Hundred and Five Million Naira (105,000,000.00) was obtained with a written threat to kill the complainant and his family members
“The principal suspects, Alh. Afeez Uthman Imoleayo and his cronies also falsified the complainant’s children’s birth certificates and also compelled the complainant to relinquish all his properties to him,” the AIG added.
“Consequently, when the principal suspect, Alh. Afeez Uthman Imoleayo was interrogated, he admitted the allegations against him for obtaining the alleged sum of One Hundred and Five Million Naira (N105,000,000.00,”
ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that a yet-to-be-identified man has been reportedly jumped into Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge water.
It was learnt that the man who committed suicide today was a dispatch rider, according to an eyewitness.
Commuters who took the road rushed to the barricade of the bridge to see if the man could bee seen calling for help. The police later arrived the scene and cordoned off the area while official rescue team were been alerted
Confirming the incident, the spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said
“Our men are there, controlling the crowd as other rescue teams arrive”.
