A sense of unease has settled over the Ajiran community in Agungi, Lekki, Lagos State, following the brutal murder of Demola, the eldest son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye.
The shocking incident occurred on Monday along Chevron Drive, near Ebano Supermarket.
According to a reliable source who wished to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the matter, the community is now largely deserted as residents flee in fear of the escalating tension.
A statement circulating among residents reads: “This is to inform all residents that the son of the Ajiran (Agungi) king was assassinated this morning along Chevron Drive, close to Ebano Supermarket.
“We therefore plead to our esteemed residents to avoid Chevron area, Agungi and Ajiran for now for their safety.”
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, said he was not privy to the matter, assuring that he would brief our correspondent when he gets the information.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain why his nephew’s company, Oando Plc, received accelerated approval to buy AGIP and ENI’s onshore assets. Atiku accused the federal government of giving undue advantage to the President’s nephew in the oil deal.
In a statement, Atiku questioned the speedy approval of the Oando deal, while other transactions, such as the Shell/Renaissance deal and the Mobil/Seplat deal, continue to face delays. He described this as “undue and preferential treatment” and alleged that the federal government is mortgaging the country’s national oil assets to vested interests.
Atiku also criticized the House of Representatives for failing to take proper action on the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which he accused of ignoring the legislature’s directives. He stated that the NNPC’s actions are clear evidence that they are fulfilling the mandate given to them by President Tinubu.
The former Vice President demanded transparency in the oil sector and called on President Tinubu to explain the accelerated approval of the Oando deal. He emphasized that democracy in Nigeria should be for the people, not just the President and his family members.
Oyo State APC party stalwart, Balogun Gaphar Babatunde Ojetola and his wife, Chief Mrs. R.K. Ojetola paid a condolence visit to the immediate elder Sister of late Barrister Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu at their Ayelsbury residence in the UK. During the visit, Balogun Ojetola commiserated with Mrs Olaomo who is the immediate elder Sister to Barr. Ajiboye Omodewu the State Party Chairman who died recently in the US describing Omodewu as a passionate, dedicated and visionary party Chairman.
Balogun Ojetola said death has been cruel and unkind to the people of Ibadan North having claimed the life in his prime of Rt. Hon. Musiliu Olaide Adewale Akinremi Jagaban, member House of Representatives, representing the Ibadan North Federal Constituency and to the people of Oyo State with the death of Omodewu, the party Chairman just forty days apart.
“We are grieving and mourning the sudden transition of Akinremi and on the eve of his 41 days Fidau prayers comes the news of the death of Omodewu, the party Chairman. We are devastated and disturbed by the sudden transition of these two great men and party lovers at a time efforts are being geared towards rebuilding the party and reconciliation of fractured relationships.”
Mrs Olaomo put a call to their eldest Sister in the USA to appreciate the visiting family friends and to brief the Ojetolas about the funeral plans on ground. Balogun Ojetola also used the opportunity to phone the Party Secretary, Alhaji Tajudeen Olanite who registered with Mrs Olaomo the sympathy on behalf of the entire state executives and party members on the painful death of the party Chairman. Alhaji Olanite also informed the family about the condolence visit of the APC South West leadership a day before. He promised that the party will partner with the family to give the party Chairman a befitting burial according to the deathbed wishes of the late Chairman.
At the visit, the Ojetolas prayed for the repose of the departed soul, all the families left behind, including the aged mother, wives and children, brethren and the party members. On his departing note, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola said, “When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory helps comfort all of us tomorrow.”
Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, has opened up on why he disobeyed his lawyer’s advice and pleaded guilty to spraying naira, an offense that earned him a six-month jail term. In a recent YouTube interview, Bobrisky revealed that he wanted to tell the truth and take responsibility for his actions, despite knowing it might not work in his favor.
Bobrisky also surprisingly expressed that he had a great time in prison, describing it as a “vacation” and stating that he would love to go back for a short term. He claimed that he was treated with care and kindness by the inmates and officials at the male correctional facility where he was held.
The cross-dresser’s comments have sparked mixed reactions, with some praising his honesty and others criticizing his seemingly cavalier attitude towards the law. Bobrisky’s experience in prison has undoubtedly been a unique one, and his story continues to fascinate and intrigue the public.
A dispatch rider was confirmed dead, and two others were rescued following a multiple-vehicle accident along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The accident occurred near Chevron, heading toward Ikota, along the expressway.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a high-capacity ‘T&M’ bus (AKD 952 XZ) lost control due to brake failure while speeding, colliding with an oncoming ‘KIA RIO’ vehicle (BDG 853 DA). The impact caused the KIA RIO to crash into a dispatch motorcycle (KTU 695 QK) at opposite direction.
The dispatch rider was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others sustained serious fractures and were rushed to a nearby hospital by a good Samaritan who was driving along the expressway.
Police officers from Ajiwe and Ilasan Police Stations provided security during the rescue operations conducted by LASTMA personnel and other emergency responders.
The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, urged motorists, particularly high-capacity bus drivers, to ensure their vehicles are in proper working condition, especially the braking system, before embarking on any journey within or outside the state.
Barely 24 hours after a truck rammed into a vehicle and a pedestrian in the Lafenwa, Abeokuta area of Ogun State killing four persons and injuring two, another truck has crushed two persons to death in the Papalanto area of the state.
The accident according to the spokesman for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, happened in the early hours of Friday. Akinbiyi attributed the cause of the accident which involved an Iveco Truck with number plate KJA 166 XJ and a Tricycle with number plate TRE 627 VP, to dangerous driving by the truck driver. He added that four people including two males and two females were involved in the accident with the two females crushed to death.
While narrating the accident, the TRACE spokesman added that the truck driver allegedly fled the scene after causing the damage.
He narrated, “According to an eyewitness account, the truck in an attempt to overtake the tricycle while both were in transit inbound Abeokuta, around Papalanto, dragged the tricycle along with it by the side in the process with the tricycle falling in its front before running over it, killing a grandmother and her granddaughter, who were the only occupants in the tricycle on the spot. “Regrettably, the truck driver escaped from the scene before being arrested.”
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has launched a scathing critique of the retiring Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, describing his tenure as the worst in the country’s judicial history.
According to HURIWA, Ariwoola’s leadership was marred by allegations of nepotism, corruption, and a blatant disregard for fairness and justice, severely damaging the judiciary’s credibility.
The association pointed to several instances of nepotism, including the appointment of Ariwoola’s brother to a key position at the National Judicial Council and the judicial appointment of his son to the Federal High Court.
HURIWA warned that these actions have set a dangerous precedent, influencing other judicial leaders to engage in similar behaviour, and undermining the integrity and independence of the Nigerian judiciary.
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun is now the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
President Bola Tinubu who returned to the country at the early hours of this Friday, administered the oath of office on her at the council chamber of the state house.
The 66-year old who emerges the second female CJN, succeeds Olukayode Ariwoola who retired from the position yesterday Thursday after berely two years.
The National Judicial Council (NJC) had recommended the appointment of Justice Kekere-Ekun, the next most senior justice of the apex court, as the next CJN.
Justice Kekere-Ekun was elevated to the Supreme Court of Nigeria as the 5th female Justice of the Court and was sworn in July 2013.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said the former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello must be made to face the law as he is currently charged with money laundering, breach of trust, and the misappropriation of N80.2 billion, during his time as governor.
The anti graft agency made this known on Thursday, during an interview on News Central TV.
Speaking at the interview, Spokesman for EFCC, Dele Oyewale said they had declared Bello wanted after multiple attempts to arrest him were unsuccessful and are unaware of his current location.
THE WHISTLER had reported that the Court of Appeal, Abuja on August 20, 2024, ordered Bello to appear before it for arraignment on corruption charges brought against him by the EFCC.
Reacting to the judgement, Oyewale said “the court of appeal is just to amplify the position of the commission and also to establish the fact that we are focused concerning his matter”.
“We are collaborating with both local and international law enforcement agencies to ensure Bello’s arrest.
“As it is now, Yahaya Bello cannot come into the open. He cannot make himself available anywhere because he has become a fugitive, and we all know the instruments of the law.
Anywhere he is sighted, he would be arrested,” Oyewale said.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has instituted a N500m soft loan scheme for artisans and traders across the state.
The governor, who announced this at the 2023 International Community Day and World Trade Day celebration held at the M.K.O. Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, said the soft loan, which would be tagged “Oko’wo Irinse Dapo,” would be given to traders and artisans within 30 days after modalities had been worked out.
Abiodun acknowledged the contributions of traders and artisans to the economic development of the state, adding that his administration would not neglect them, as they had been worthy partners in realizing the ‘Building Our Future Together’ agenda
He said: “In fulfilment of the promise I made in the year 2022, which was to provide N500 million in soft loans for the artisans that we call Okowo Irinse Dapo, I have instructed the Commissioners for Finance, Trade and Investment, as well as Community Development and Cooperative, to work out the modalities for disbursement of this loan.
“The N500 million is available for disbursement. However, we need to work out the details of how this disbursement will be made, and I have given them one month to ensure that our artisans and trade unions begin to benefit from this disbursement.”
The governor also announced the disbursement of grants and subventions to community development associations and area, zonal, and senatorial development committees across the state.
“Today, over 200 Community Development Associations will receive grants ranging from N200,000 to N5 million.
“Additionally, subventions and administrative grants will be allocated to 437 Area Development Committees, as well as 20 Zonal Development Committees and three Senatorial Community Development Committees, namely the Ogun State Community Development Council and the Ogun State Trade Council,” the governor added.
He disclosed that the revolving loan is part of his administration’s initiative that will soon be unveiled to have an Ogun Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneur Scheme tagged OG-YES, adding that it would enable the government to provide loans and grants to various individuals in the State.
The initiative, the governor noted, is part of his government’s contribution to support the efforts of the Community Development Associations and to acknowledge their selfless services in ensuring that communities across the State receive the desired infrastructure for development.
Governor Abiodun maintained that the occasion provided the government with the opportunity not only to recognize the invaluable contributions of communities and other valuable stakeholders but to appreciate them for their communal efforts, which have led to increased economic and social activities in their areas.
“Your support for government programs and activities reflects a strong sense of belonging and a strong sense of partnership in our shared relations to advance the development of the State in line with the ‘Building Our Future Together’ agenda.
“Today’s occasion is not just to celebrate your efforts and dedication to serving your various communities but to acknowledge your commitment to bridging the gap between the government and the people,” he said.
While assuring that the government would continue to strengthen the community development associations, trades, and artisans for improved service delivery, the state helmsman also assured that his administration’s policies and programs would continue to be people-oriented and community-driven in terms of project selection, implementation, and maintenance.
Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperative, Alhaji Balogun Ademola, in his welcome address, lauded the state government for its supportive role in the development of the communities, imploring the community development associations to continue partnering with the government to make life better for all.
The Chairman, Community Development Council, Chief Taiwo Lucien, noted that communities are built on mutual respect between the government and the people, appreciating the governor for granting the CDAs a marching grant, as well as providing palliatives to the people to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy withdrawal.
He applauded members of various communities for making this year’s celebration the best, assuring that the CDAs will continue to work with the government for the development of the state.
The highlight of the celebration was the conferment of Grand Patron and Patron on the governor and the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo.
