The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has officially appointed Aremo Adepoju Adeola Adebisi as the National Vice Chairman for the South West Zone. His appointment was confirmed following the approval of his nomination at the 87th meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
In a letter dated 29th January 2025, signed by the National Secretary of PRP, CMRD. Babatunde F. Alli, Aremo Adepoju was informed of his new role, which comes as part of the NEC’s mandate following the National Convention held on April 2, 2022. The appointment underscores the party’s trust in his leadership capabilities and commitment to advancing PRP’s objectives in the South West region.
Aremo Adepoju’s new position places him at the forefront of PRP’s political engagements across the South West states, where he is expected to play a key role in strengthening the party’s structure, mobilizing support, and championing the party’s ideological stance on good governance and social justice.
His appointment has been met with widespread congratulations from party members and political stakeholders, recognizing his dedication and contributions to the PRP’s growth. As he assumes this new role, expectations are high that his leadership will further enhance the party’s influence and electoral success in the region.
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have vehemently denied that a peace or reconciliation meeting took place with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, as many await his eventual resignation. Despite reports circulating on Tuesday that Obasa had engaged in a conciliatory session with lawmakers, attendees dismissed such claims, citing procedural delays and a lack of genuine dialogue.
According to eyewitnesses, a meeting that was scheduled for 1:00 p.m. did not commence until 2:30 p.m., with lawmakers forced to wait for nearly an hour. “There was no apology or acknowledgment of the delay,” one lawmaker revealed. “He went straight to the agenda without addressing our concerns, and none of us contributed to the discussion.”
Another member clarified that the brief session was solely convened to address a legal matter involving the suspended Clerk, Olalekan Onafeko. “The meeting was nothing more than a rushed discussion about a civil case, during which even the Department of State Services (DSS) was unnecessarily involved, leading to the arrest of some colleagues,” he stated.
These developments come in the wake of Speaker Obasa’s controversial reinstatement on March 3, 2025, following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda under pressure from party leaders and stakeholders. Obasa’s return has not quelled dissent; rather, many lawmakers remain discontented and are now calling for his resignation. “We respect leaders like Baba Bisi Akande and Aremo Olusegun Osoba, but in our hearts, we are still waiting for him to step down and honor the agreement reached with the Baba Akande-led committee,” another lawmaker asserted.
The lawmakers’ refusal to acknowledge any genuine reconciliation underscores the deep divisions within the Assembly. The incident not only highlights procedural shortcomings but also reflects broader dissatisfaction with Obasa’s leadership and the overall direction of the legislature.
The Oyo State House of Assembly has directed the House Committee on Education to interface with the Ministry of Education, TESCOM, SUBEB and all other stakeholders in education sector to marshall out plans on the adoption of digital lesson notes in both primary and secondary schools in Oyo State.
The motion titled: “NEED TO DIGITALIZE EDUCATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN PUBLIC PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE THROUGH INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF E-LESSON NOTES FOR TEACHERS FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY” was moved by the Honourable representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Dele Adeola during the Plenary held yesterday.
Dele Adeola while discussing the motion at the Plenary, hinted on the need to phase out the traditional way of writing lesson notes by teachers in public schools as it has become obsolete and not in conformity with global standards and the increasing demand for usage of technology in education sector.
He said teachers in Oyo State have always been compelled to be duplicating manual lesson notes for several decades when they supposed to be utilizing their time for research, updating themselves with e-learning materials as well as engaging on innovation and adjustment to tech-driven world.
He said, it is imperative for all stakeholders in education sector to design a strategy for the adoption of e-lesson notes especially in this world where education is digitalized. He averred further that the manual way of writing lesson notes is an herculean task for teachers who are usually faced with several day to day activities especially in public schools where student-teacher ratio is still on the high side.
He mentioned some states in Southwest such as Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti, as well as Edo, Kaduna and other States in Nigeria that have adopted e- lesson platform and has been proven effective.
Dele Adeola was quoted as saying:
“Teachers are nation builders who equip students with the knowledge and skill needed to drive innovation and development thereby encouraging analytical thinking and problem solving, which are essential for progress in science, technology and governance. However, as teaching profession is a noble and rewarding career globally, it can also be stressful and overwhelming depending on the educational system in operation. It is an acknowledged fact that, one of the significant challenges teacher face today is the daily and weekly task of writing lesson notes by hand (as traditional/manual way). This time consuming and labour – intensive process of writing lesson notes can take away from the time and energy teachers need to focus on what matters most – teaching and supporting their students. In addressing this challenge, I think it is high time for Government to take bull by the horn towards the adoption and implementation of e – lesson notes or printed lesson notes for teachers in public Primary and Secondary Schools in the State for improved efficiency. The printed lesson notes will be prepared in line with the education curriculum and scheme of work, ensuring that all teachers are teaching to the same standards and expectations, provided as PDF and printed or as softcopy for each teacher and making it easier for teachers to access via their Android phone and use the lesson notes. This can be updated annually to reflect changes or modifications in the Nigerian education curriculum with a view to ensuring that teachers have the most up to date resources and information.
“The e-lesson notes are digital version of traditional lesson plans, offering several advantages in modern education. The e- lesson notes digital platform affords the teachers easy accessibility to lesson notes anytime and anywhere making lesson preparation more flexible and efficient. Digital lesson notes are well – structured in such a way that it enables teachers to plan, modify and retrieve lessons thereby improving school/organization performance. With this new initiative if considered, teacher can share lesson notes with colleagues, administrators, and students, promoting teamwork and knowledge – sharing for enhanced collaboration. Unlike traditional notes, e- lesson notes allows the inclusion of videos, images, audio, and interactive elements, making lessons more engaging. E. Lesson notes saves time with the use of templates, automation, and cloud storage, reduce the time spent on manual documentation and lesson planning. Overall, e –lesson notes familiarizes teachers and students with digital tools, preparing them for tech-driven future thereby enhancing teaching efficiency, improving learning experiences and support the digital transformation of education.
While speaking, Hon. representing Gbenga Oyetola representing Atiba State Constituency supported the motion and commended Hon. Dele Adeola for the brilliant submission. He said Oyo State is a pacesetter and that it cannot lag behind in adopting innovation. He further stated that some of the newly recruited TESCOM teachers who are tech-savvy and have had a stint of career in private schools where there has been adoption of digital learning have found it difficult to cope with public school environment due to the strenuous and archaic lesson plan. He however urged the House to summon all education stakeholders to a meeting to marshal out plan on the best possible way to adopt the e-learning materials.
In his words, Hon. Dawood Akanni D- Alameen representing Ibadan NorthWest State Constituency said there have been reports where writing of traditional lesson notes has caused psychological imbalance to teachers especially when they get home and this has become worrisome, hence, the need to take drastic measure to relieve teachers from time-consuming, obsolete, archaic and manual lesson plan.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin commended the mover of the motion and resolved that the House Committee on Education should interface with Ministry of Education and all stakeholders to chart a way forward on the adoption of digital lesson plan.
Oduduwa News has gathered that a driver and one other person have been reportedly died in an accident involving a fuel-laden tanker which fell and exploded immediately.
The incident occurred at the early hour of Tuesday at New Garage, Oluyole Local Government of Oyo State.
Men of Oyo State Fire Fighting Service have been mobilized to the scene to contain the fire from spreading to other areas.
The Oyo State Government has denied viral media reports suggesting that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead.
Some social media reports on Monday night claimed that the revered monarch was dead.
However, Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, while speaking with pressmen refuted the rumours.
Olatunbosun stated that the Olubadan of Ibadan is alive, hale and hearty.
“Yes. Olubadan is alive, hale and hearty. I spoke with one of the sons who represented the family at the coronation committee, Prince Olaseke Owolabi Olakulehin,” he said.
In a major leadership reshuffle at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has been sworn in as the new Speaker after Hon. Mojisola Meranda stepped down from the position. However, in a swift turn of events, Meranda has been elected as the new Deputy Speaker of the House.
The swearing-in ceremony took place today at the Assembly Complex in Alausa, Ikeja, following intense deliberations among lawmakers. Obasa, a seasoned legislator and former Speaker, returns to the position with a wealth of experience, promising to continue driving legislative policies that will benefit Lagosians.
Meranda, who had briefly held the Speakership, voluntarily stepped down but was immediately elected as the Deputy Speaker, ensuring she remains a key figure in the Assembly’s leadership. This development is seen as a strategic move to maintain legislative stability and party unity.
In his acceptance speech, Rt. Hon. Obasa expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their support and emphasized the need for collaborative governance. He also praised Hon. Meranda for her service and commitment to legislative progress.
Speaking after her election as Deputy Speaker, Meranda thanked her colleagues for their confidence in her and pledged to work closely with Obasa and other lawmakers to advance the legislative agenda of Lagos State.
Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Muniru Haruna, for allegedly defiling a neighbour’s three-year-old daughter.
Spokesperson of the command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said the suspect lured the minor into his room when she was playing.
According to Odutola, the victim’s mother, Alaba Abdullahi, heard her daughter crying and quickly went to investigate.
She saw her child walking unsteadily while coming out of the suspect’s room.
“On 1st March 2025, at about 11:00 am, the local Police outstation at Orile-Ilugun received a distress call from 20-year-old Alaba Abdullahi regarding her three-year-old daughter,” the PPRO stated.
“Alaba reported that Muniru Haruna, a 25-year-old man residing in the same area, allegedly committed the act while the victim was playing nearby.
“The incident was discovered when Alaba heard her child crying and quickly went to investigate, only to find her daughter emerging from the suspect’s room in evident distress.
“Upon further examination, it was revealed that the victim had difficulty walking and exhibited signs of physical trauma.”
Odutola stated that the minor was taken to General Hospital Odeda for medical examination and necessary treatment, adding that the police await the doctor’s results.
The PPRO noted that although the suspect has denied the allegations levied against him, the case was referred to the Division Crime Branch for investigation and will be transferred to the State CID Eleweran upon completion of the preliminary inquiry.
She reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of members of the public, especially children.
A tragic case of a missing 28-year-old graduate, Ogubode Quadri Adedamola, has taken a grim turn as his body was discovered buried near the premises of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Ileri Oluwa Parish, LASU 2. Adedamola, a graduate of the Political Science Education Department at Lagos State University (LASU) and CEO of Horlar Edu Consultancy, was declared missing on January 16, 2025.
According to his girlfriend, Adedamola had called her on the day he went missing, stating that he was in front of the church and would call her back later. However, he never returned or made contact again. When the police were alerted, they visited the church based on her account. The church’s shepherd, Sup. Evang. Whepetoji Babaniyeh, denied seeing Adedamola on the said day or knowing anything about his disappearance.
As the investigation intensified, the police obtained Adedamola’s bank statement, which revealed that ₦1.5 million had been transferred from his account on the day he went missing. A portion of the funds was traced to the bank accounts of the shepherd, his daughter, and others. Initially, Babaniyeh denied receiving any money but later claimed it was a “thanksgiving offering” when confronted with evidence by the police.
The breakthrough in the case came when Adedamola’s body was discovered buried near the church premises. Investigations revealed that the burial was carried out under the supervision of the shepherd. Additionally, a gun and an axe were recovered from Babaniyeh, further implicating him in the crime.
The shepherd has since been detained by the police for further investigation. The case has sparked outrage and calls for justice, as the community mourns the loss of a young entrepreneur and graduate whose life was cut short under mysterious and tragic circumstances.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward as they continue to unravel the details of this disturbing case.
The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Olajuni, who was abducted by unknown gunmen, has regained his freedom after spending 12 days in captivity.
Olajuni’s abduction had sparked widespread concerns, with calls from various Yoruba socio-political groups and stakeholders demanding his immediate release. Details surrounding the circumstances of his freedom remain unclear, including whether a ransom was paid or if security operatives were involved in securing his release.
His ordeal has once again highlighted the growing security challenges in the country, particularly the increasing cases of kidnappings targeting political and community leaders.
On behalf of JDS Consolidated Groups, we extend our warmest Ramadan greetings to all Muslim faithful in Oyo State, Nigeria, and beyond. As we embark on this sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, we pray that Almighty Allah grants us strength, patience, and unwavering faith to observe this holy period in peace and devotion.
Ramadan is a time of spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and increased acts of kindness and charity. It reminds us of the importance of compassion, unity, and the need to uplift those in need. As we fast from dawn to dusk, may we also purify our hearts, strengthen our faith, and extend our hands in generosity to the less privileged among us. At JDS Consolidated Groups, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting goodwill, community service, and social development, values that align with the teachings of Ramadan. We encourage everyone to use this holy period for personal growth, reconciliation, and collective prayers for our dear state and country. May this Ramadan bring divine blessings, peace, and prosperity to every home.
May our prayers and sacrifices be accepted, let us remember Oyo State in our prayers and may we emerge from this month spiritually enriched and morally uplifted. Ramadan Mubarak!
