A 100 Level female student of the Department of Entrepreneur, Obafemi Awolowo University has been confirmed dead upon alleged successful suicidal attempt.
The deceased identified by name, as Salako Treasure Timileyin was said to have died after a dose of a lethal substance popularly known as snipper on Wednesday with her corpse and bottle of the pesticide found in an uncompleted building of the institution’s outside campus environment.
The University’s Students’ Union who confirmed the incident stated to be a devastating occurrence in the university community and also implored students to be their brother keepers.
A Federal High Court has remanded three WAEC candidates namely Peter Aniboro, Tunde Popoola and Seun Akinola in prison over alleged examination malpractices.
Ruling on the matter, Justice Uche Agomoh admitted each of them to N500,000 bail with two reliable sureties in like sum.
The judge said one of the sureties must be a civil servant, while the second must be a family member.
Mr Agomoh then adjourned the case until September 26 for the commencement of trial.
As of the time of compiling this report, the defendants have been unable to meet the bail conditions.
The prosecutor, CSP. Oluwafunke Fawole, had told the court that the defendants were arraigned on a three-count charge of stealing, cheating and examination malpractices.
The students of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic have called on security agencies to unravel the mystery behind the death of one of their colleagues, identified as Oyindamola said to have been killed at her Idibo Hostel in Eruwa.
According to a source who spoke to ODUDUWA NEWS and did not want her name on print said, her lifeless body was found yesterday in her room with her two eyes removed.
Another student who spoke to Oduduwa News identified as Adeola said, “we want Police to investigate the death of our colleague, the Yahoo boys might have used her for ritual, we also learnt that her eyes were plucked and her breasts removed”.
“The students are currently writing exams but there was a memo circulated that they would continue exams on Friday by declaring two days to mourn her”, said Adeola.
As at the time of filing this report, no official statement has been made by Oyo State Police Command on the incident.
Afeez who is the second tallest human in West Africa had been ill for months,, he went for a hip surgery after he cried out for help on social media sometime in may. He was 48 years old.
According to a friend, he was rushed to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, yesterday evening after he developed some complications.
“I reached out to check on him as usual yesterday only to be told by someone who picked his call that he had be rushed to LUTH due to complications.
“But unfortunately, this morning I was informed he died around 7:30pm last night,” Jide Ojo-Olusola mourned.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday congratulated former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio for emerging as the President of the Senate.
Akpabio, who was also a former governor of Akwa Ibom State was elected by his colleagues on Tuesday, while Barau Jibrin emerged as the Deputy President of the 10th senate.
The governor, who personally witnessed the elections both at the Senate and House of Representatives, also congratulated Hon. Tajudeen Abbas who emerged as the Speaker of the House of Representatives with Hon. Benjamin Kalu becoming the Deputy Speaker.
Abiodun, in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Mr. Waheed Adesina, described the emergence of the new NASS leadership as the final fulfilment of the installation of transformational leadership in the country, which began with the election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The governor added that the emergence of both Akpabio and Abbas as the leaders of the 10th NASS was in line with the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding that it was a testament to the confidence reposed in them by the party and their colleagues to steer the ship of the legislative arm of government.
Describing the new leadership as a round peg in a round hole, Governor Abiodun said Akpabio has a wealth of knowledge to deploy in managing the affairs of the senate having been a governor and a minister.
Hon. Abbas, the governor added has garnered the requisite legislative knowledge for a smooth working relationship with the executive.
He said that the combination of Akpabio and Abbas will help President Tinubu in his transformation agenda for the country.
He urged the lawmakers to collaborate with the leadership in foisting on the nation, a vibrant legislature, while also calling for a harmonious relationship with the executive in the quest to reposition and transform Nigeria.
A chef identified as Damilola Adeparusi has begun a 120-hour cooking marathon in Oye Local Government Area in Ekiti State.
This is coming barely after chef Hilda Baci broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual with a 100-hour record time
Adeparusi has hit 15 hours of the 120 hours earmarked for cooking.
The Ayedero of Yorubaland, Honourable (Dr.) Shina Abiola Peller, has urged the returning members of the House of Representatives to extend his cordial relationship with them in the last four years to his successor, Honourable Shina Oyedeji aka O’Shine.
Honourable Peller, who represented Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency at the ninth National Assembly, made this appeal yesterday after attending the valedictory session of the House.
The Ayedero, who described the last four years in the House as “awesome” added that it served as great opportunity for him to know how government works, especially in the legislative arm. He also recalled that it was a deliberate plan on his part not to return to the House for second term. He added that his decision was driven by his desire to give room for the other zone of his constituency to produce the next representative which hasn’t happened in the last 16 years.
Similarly, Honourable Peller used the avenue to acknowledge the leadership feat of the House Speaker, Rt. Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, describing it as outstanding and remarkable. He noted that the Speaker was able to steer, stabilize and put the House together as one in spite of the different political, religious and ethnic affiliation of members.
Honourable Peller thanked his constituents for giving him the opportunity to serve them, while he urged them to give overwhelming support to his successor in the overall interest of the constituency.
His statement read in full:
“Yesterday, we had the valedictory session which marked the end of the 9th House of Representatives.
The last 4 years in the House has been so awesome as it gave me the opportunity to know how government works especially in the legislative arm. It also gave me the opportunity to work and mingle with different personalities with diverse culture from different federal constituencies of the federation.
“I must acknowledge and appreciate the outstanding and remarkable leadership feats of our speaker, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, who was able to steer, stabilize and put the House together as one, for good four years notwithstanding our different political affiliations.
“Unfortunately, I won’t be returning to the House for a second term, which was the plan from the onset in order to give room for the other zone of my constituency to produce the next representative which hasn’t happened in the last 16 years.
“As I sign out from the 9th National Assembly, I hope that the cordial relationship that I have built with members in the House will be transferred to my successor, Hon. Shina Oyedeji (O’Shine) of Kajola Local Govt, in the overall interest of my constituency which is made up of four local governments namely Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola and Iwajowa.
“To God be the glory for everything! Special thanks to the loving people of my constituency for giving me the opportunity to serve them.”
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has replied critics for criticizing him over his serial visitations to President Bola Tinubu at Aso Villa.
Makinde made this statement yesterday during the valedictory dinner of the Ninth Oyo State House of Assembly held at Golden Tulip Hotel, Ibadan.
Recall, Makinde as well as his counterparts in G-5 Govs was all over the news yesterday after visiting President Tinubu in Abuja.
Makinde while speaking said, “people want me to stop going to Aso Rock, they abuse me for visiting President Tinubu in Abuja. I ask them, who do they want me to be visiting, them or Bola Tinubu?.
“I will continue to visit our President, you want to stop me from visiting someone who holds food in his hand, someone with all resources, I will always visit my President so that I can get something from him for the people of Oyo State”, said Makinde.
Makinde also used the occasion to laud the Ninth Assembly for the support given to his administration in the last four years.
The 9th Oyo State House of Assembly has surpassed all previous records of past achievements in the annals of the State legislature.
The Speaker, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin disclosed this at the valedictory session of the House held on Thursday.
Hon Adebo Ogundoyin said the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly has not only broken the previous record on the number of bills passed, but it has also hit high spots in all parameters and yardsticks to measure outstanding success.
He stated that a total of 109 bills were considered by the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly in 4years and 97 bills were passed with 8 outstanding.
The Speaker said before now the 7th Oyo State House of Assembly held the record of the highest number of bills passed which were 70 with 23 . outstanding.
” For instance, 7th Assembly in Oyo State holds the record of the highest number of bills passed which were 70 with 23 outstanding. Close to this record was 8th Assembly which passed 68 bills with 16 outstanding. But now we remain the best and first in the annals of legislature in Oyo State. I made bold to say here that, we have succeeded in passing close to 100 bills. For record, 109 Bills were considered and 97 Bills were passed with 8 outstanding.
” These bills are to address critical sectors and issues such as agriculture and food security, economy, education, healthcare, ease of doing business, youth empowerment, social inclusion and protection, domestic resource flow and infrastructure.” Oyo Speaker said
According to Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, the 9th Oyo Assembly has about 150 Motions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance, as well as over 400 Resolutions and not less than 90 Committee Reports.
He added further that the Assembly carried out its oversight functions in the last four years with utmost diligence which he stressed ensured accountability and transparency in the governance process.
” Another significant achievement of the 9th Assembly is the extensive number of public hearings conducted. We have actively engaged with stakeholders, experts, and the public, aggregating their valuable inputs before making our legislative decisions. By embracing inclusivity and participatory governance, we have ensured that the people’s voices are heard, and their interests are represented in our policies.”
The Speaker said establishment of a website and a Media Studio for the State House of Assembly, as well as passages of financial autonomy bills for both the legislature and the judiciary are some of the other unique achievements of 9th Assembly.
Hon Adebo Ogundoyin commended the State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for not only supporting the legislature in all its activities but also believing in the capacity of the lawmakers , and according them due respect.
” I must emphasize the commendable working relationship between the members of this Assembly and our dedicated staff. The harmonious relationship amongst the lawmakers led to a rancor and crisis free Assembly in the last four years. The synergy, cooperation, and mutual respect among us have been crucial to our success. I express my heartfelt appreciation to our staff for their professionalism, competence, and unwavering support.
” May I stress that together in the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly , we have made a lasting impact and set a high standard in legislative activities. We hold the record now. We have set the pace and surely we are the one holding the ace”
He urged his colleagues to carry the spirit of dedication and hard work demonstrated in the last four years to their future endeavors and activities.
