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Adegoke’s Widow Makes Stunning Revelation About Being Bribed to Withdraw Case Against Husband’s Killers Bolatito, the widow of the Master’s student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Timothy Adegoke, who was murdered at Hilton Hotel in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has revealed how much she was offered to withdraw the case.

The young widow said she was offered N71 million to withdraw the case against her husband’s murderer, but she rejected it. Bolatito disclosed this during an interview with The Nation newspaper on Saturday, June 3. “I was once offered a bribe of N71 million to withdraw the case against Adedoyin, but I rejected it. They offered the same to my husband’s elder brother, which he rejected.

They started threatening him, but God took all the glory. “The person that was sent to us said the money was for us to forget the case. He promised to get us a shop so that I would be selling goods. I told the person that I was not interested in the money but justice for my late husband.”

Hope in the judiciary has been rekindled, Reacting to the judgement, Bolatito said the outcome of the case had rekindled her hope in the Nigerian judiciary. Recall that Rahmon Adedoyin, the owner of the hotel, and two members of his staff were sentenced to death last week by Osun state Chief Judge, Oyebola Ojo.

Bolatito added: “Yes, my hope in the judiciary with this case has been rekindled. Some people are casting doubt that he (Adedoyin) might be replaced in prison, but I told them that God, who started His work, would finish it. I don’t have any problem with that. My confidence is in God. He stood by me, fought for me and vindicated me.

“I was inside a church praying when I was informed about the judgment. Although I wept, I give thanks to God. He showed himself strong in this matter. He backed me to get justice. I would have been happier if my husband had come back to life after the judgment.

Ogun State Government has assured students of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun that those responsible for the killing of a 300-level student of the institution will not go unpunished.

The government, in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Waheed Adesina, condemned the dastardly act, while disclosing that the police have been instructed to invite all concerned, including the Baale of Imaweje village where the incident took place and unravel the immediate and remote causes of the death of the student.

The state government strongly condemned the killing of the student, saying it was one death too many. It said no one has the right to take law into their own hands, assuring that every action necessary would be taken to punish all those involved.

The government appealed to the students of the institution to remain peaceful and law abiding, while waiting for the outcome of the police investigation

It assured that such incidents will not be allowed to happen again anywhere in the state.

Some students of the university allegedly set four houses, including that of the Baale of Imaweje, the host community ablaze last week, following the death of the student, whose name has not been disclosed.

The students action was said to be in retaliation for the death of their fellow student, who was allegedly beaten to death on the allegation that he was a cultist.

ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the kidnapped Poultry farmer, Alfa Soliu Adesola popularly known as Alokongbo has been released.

A family source who spoke under the condition of anonymity revealed to ODUDUWA NEWS. It was said that the kidnapped Poultry farmer was set free this yesterday by his abductors after a week in captivity.

Recall, the family had earlier hinted ODUDUWA NEWS how the kidnappers communicated with the them to demand a sum of Thirty Million Naira as ransom before the farmer would be released.

It was not revealed to us whether a ransom was paid to the abductors.

Details later.

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the rehabilitation of some facilities at the NYSC orientation camp, Ede to make the environment conducive for corp members posted to the state for their one year mandatory youth service who will undergo orientation course at the camp

The permanent secretary, ministry of youth, sports development and special needs, Mrs Taiwo Oladunjoye stated this on IMOLE AYO, an enlightenment programme put in place by the office of the spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed to promote the activities of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration on OSBC Radio and Television channels

Mrs Oladunjoye added that the governor gives priority to the welfare of youths in Osun State, adding that he has sponsored no fewer than two thousand youths on vocational training like fashion designing, hair dressing, painting among others

According to her, all the affected youths are now employers of labour and they are doing well in their various fields

According to the PS, ministry of youth sports development and special needs, governor Adeleke has also provided needed funds for the uplift of the sports sector in Osun State noting that this gesture has served as an incentive for athletes and footballers to excel in the various competitions they feature in.

Mrs. Taiwo Oladunjoye also commended Governor Adeleke for distributing mobility aides to about two hundred and forty persons with disabilities as well as thick umbrellas, skin cream and magnifying glasses for those with albinism among others

She urged the youths not to engage in social vices but be good ambassadors of the state of the living spring wherever they find themselves.

The Government of Ondo State has called on the people to ignore the rumor of the death of n the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, CON.

The Government made the disclosure today through the Commissioner of Information, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju as read in part:

“We have been inundated with calls and messages concerning the state of health of the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON. We had chosen to ignore this wicked fabrication until it appeared that certain persons seek to draw political mileage from the disinformation.

“Though the Governor has been indisposed, he has been attending to state matters and delegating functions to functionaries of the Government, when necessary.

“We enjoin the members of the public to ignore the rumour. Aketi is very much alive.

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has today hosted Arsenal player, @Bukayo Saka in Lagos.

The Governor who made this disclosure in Lagos via his official Twitter handle as read in part:

“Exciting day at the State House, Marina today as I had the pleasure of hosting my favorite @Arsenal player, Star Boy Bukayo Saka. @BukayoSaka87.

“I also enjoyed receiving my own signed Saka Jersey.

“As a proud #Gunner, I’m incredibly proud of their inspiring run in the Premier League with such a young team.

“Their determination has motivated many and shown us the power of youth. We’re committed to bringing that same spirit to grassroots football in Lagos.

“Together, let’s create opportunities for our talented young players.

“Thank you for visiting me Bukayo and I look forward to next season.”

ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the sum of Thirty Million Naira ransom has been demanded from the family of kidnapped Poultry farmer in Iseyin.

According to the family of the victim who revealed to ODUDUWA NEWS, the kidnapped Poultry farmer was kidnapped at his farmland at Corner-Odoogba, along Ipapo road, Iseyin area of Oyo State.

The victim identified as Soliu Alokongbo said to have been abducted last week Wednesday and was whisked away to an unknown location.

The abductors thereafter communicated with the family of the victim, demanding the sum of Thirty Million Naira to set him free.

Iseyin has been witnessing a surge in kidnapping in recent time as no fewer than five reported cases have been recorded in the last few months.

President Bola Tinubu says there’s need to review the present N30,000 minimum wage for civil servants in the country.

Speaking in Abuja on Friday, June 2, the president said the federal and state governments need to take a look at the minimum wage together and also strengthen the source and application of the country’s revenue.

He assured that improved livelihood for Nigerians remains a top priority of his administration, with more people-focused economic policies.

According to him, “We need to do some arithmetic and soul searching on the minimum wage. We will have to take a look at that together, and the revenue. We must strengthen the source and application of our revenue.”

Oyo State Government has started airlifting intending Muslim pilgrims with the State Pilgrim Welfare’s Board (Muslim Wing) to the Holy Land of Saudi Arabia for the 2023 Hajj exercise as the first batch airlifted.

The First Batch who were airlifted on Thursday, aboard Aero Contractor Airline departed Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State to Medina, Saudi Arabia around 11:50pm.

The total number of the pilgrims airlifted is Four Hundred and Seventy-Five (475) comprises 236 male and 239 female.

Second batch of the intending pilgrims are expected to be airlifted on Friday and will be followed by third and fourth batches.