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I Was Offered ₦71M To Withdraw The Case – Timothy Adegoke’s Wife Reveals

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.

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Subsidy Removal: NLC Declines Meeting With FG, Insists Strike Begins Wednesday

Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday, shunned a scheduled meeting with government officials over the removal of subsidy and subsequent over 200 per cent hike in the pump price of petrol until fuel price is returned to status quo.

Following President Bola Tinubu’s removal of the subsidy during his inauguration speech on May 29, scarcity of the product hit the citizenry nationwide as marketers hoarded and hiked the price of fuel.

A meeting between government officials and labour leaders last Wednesday, ended in a deadlock, as a result of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL’s release of a petrol pump price template pegging pump price of petrol at between N488 and N557 per litre.

The meeting was scheduled to continue yesterday but one of the leaders of the NLC told Vanguard that “officials of government have been calling us and we have bluntly told them that we will no longer hold any meeting with them until the pump price of petrol is returned to pre-May 29 price.

“In other words, the pump price of petrol has to return to status quo to give room for negotiation and way forward.’’

However, leaders of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, yesterday met with government officials but the meeting was inconclusive as both parties resolved to continue talks on the issue tomorrow. They also demanded a pay rise to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal.

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Gov Adeleke Dissolves 7th Assembly, Issues Proclamation on the 8th Assembly

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has exercised the authority vested in him by Section 105, sub-section 3 of the Nigerian constitution by announcing the dissolution of the 7th Osun State Assembly and proclamation for the 8th Assembly.

Governor Adeleke conveyed the dissolution and the proclamation to the Clerk of the state Assembly as confirmed in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed.

In two separate letters to the clerk, the Governor cited relevant sections of the Constitution to affirm that the Assembly is dissolved with immediate effect while the new Assembly is to be inaugurated on Tuesday 6th, 2023 by 10am.

The letters read as follows:

DISSOLUTION OF THE 7TH ASSEMBLY OF OSUN STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

I write to convey the dissolution of the 7th Assembly and it reads as follows:

“Whereas it is provided in Section 105 Subsection 1 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, that a House of Assembly shall stand dissolved at the expiration of a period of four years commencing from the date of the first sitting of the House.

“Now, therefore, I, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State of Nigeria, in exercise of powers bestowed upon me by Section 105 Subsection 3 aforesaid, and of all powers enabling me in that behalf, hereby proclaim that the seventh (7th) Assembly of Osun State House of Assembly is hereby dissolved with immediate effect.

“Given under my hand and the public seal of Osun State of Nigeria at Osogbo, this Friday, 2nd Day of June, 2023”.

PROCLAMATION FOR THE HOLDING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 8TH ASSEMBLY OF OSUN STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

I write to convey my proclamation for the holding of the 8th Assembly and it reads as follows:

“Whereas it is provided in Section 105 Subsection 3 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, that the person elected as Governor of a State shall have powers to issue a Proclamation for the holding of the First Session of the House of Assembly of the State concerned immediately after his being sworn in.

“Now, therefore, I, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State of Nigeria, in exercise of powers bestowed upon me by Section 105 Subsection 3 aforesaid, and of all powers enabling me in that behalf, hereby proclaim that the First Session of the Eighth (8th) Assembly of Osun State House of Assembly shall hold on Tuesday, 6th June, 2019 at 10am in Osun State House of Assembly.

“Given under my hand and the public seal of Osun State of Nigeria at Osogbo, this Friday, 2nd Day of June, 2023”.

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TASUED: Ogun govt condemns student’s killing, orders investigation

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.

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Abducted Iseyin Poultry Farmer Finally Regains Freedom

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.

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Oyo Govt Names Oluwatomiwa Omolewa As Replacement For Sacked PMS Boss, Auxiliary

The Oyo State government has announced Alhaji Oluwatomiwa Omolewa, former Park Management System (PMS) Secretary, as the new Chairman.

According to a statement signed by the Oyo Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Alhaji Kasali Ajisafe Lawal aka Baba Bola will also serve as the secretary. 

The appointment is part of the reorganization of the PMS embarked upon by the state government.

Details later.

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Osun Gov, Adeleke approves rehabilitation of NYSC facilities in Ede

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.

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Healing Start Now, Forget The Past And Show Support To Atiku At Tribunal – Dino Melaye To Makinde

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kogi State, Dino Melaye, has challenged the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, to a show of support for the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal.

The governor, a PDP member, is widely believed to have supported the campaign bid of President Bola Tinubu who sought election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Aggrieved by Atiku’s emergence in the party’s primaries as opposed to a southerner, Makinde had joined a group of five PDP governors known as the G5 in the lead-up to the February 25 presidential election.

With the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declaring Tinubu as the winner, Atiku and others have filed petitions at the tribunal to challenge the victory.

Speaking on Saturday at a retreat for PDP elected officials held in Bauchi State, the Oyo governor said, “We were through a gruelling election, and whether we want to admit it or not, we had issues amongst ourselves during the election, but you know what?

“The healing process will have to start, and the healing process will start now. We must focus on things that will unite us. We must, as a matter of urgency, be forward-looking.”

During the question-and-answer portion of the event, Melaye redirected the governor’s words to him.

Asking Makinde to support Atiku’s claim that the election process was compromised, Melaye argued that the gesture “will show that the healing has truly started.”

“I just want to start by appreciating the comment of Governor Seyi Makinde this morning, particularly where he said, ‘Healing starts now,’” he said.
“And the way to start that healing is, I would be glad if between now, next week, and two weeks that we’ll be at the tribunal, to see Governor Seyi Makinde walk into the tribunal venue and sit down, to support the party, our candidate.”

According to the Kogi PDP candidate, it would demonstrate to Nigerians that the healing has started and show the world the PDP is united.

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Gov Oyebanji, Fayemi, Adebayo, Senators, Ex- Deputy Govs bid ex-Ekiti Deputy Gov. Egbeyemi farewell

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Friday joined other dignitaries to pay last respect at the final burial ceremony of the late former Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi.

The Governor who remarked on the exemplary life of the later former Deputy Governor, urged the children and family of the deceased to be consoled by their father’s good works, remarkable achievements and strong legacies which would take some time to surpass.

Speaking at the burial service held at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Anglican Communion, Okesa Ado- EKiti, Oyebanji said Egbeyemi lived a fulfilled and impactful life, therefore, should not be mourned but celebrated.

At the event, which was also graced by the state Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye; Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji; former Governors Otunba Niyi Adebayo; Dr. Kayode Fayemi; his wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; former Deputy Governors, Prof. Modupe Adelabu; Chief Paul Alabi and Surveyor Abiodun Aluko as well as Senator Bamidele Opeyemi, the Governor noted that the former Deputy Governor was a distinguished leader, who served the State meritoriously in different capacities and continued to contribute to the progress and development of the state till he breathed his last.

While assuring the children and the family of his continued support, Governor Oyebanji charged the children to emulate their father’s humility, doggedness, patriotism, and kindheartedness to uphold his legacy.

“I will just encourage those of us that are grieving that having listened to the sermon by our Lord Bishop, we should encourage ourselves that daddy, though is not here, but he’s not dead, he is just sleeping if you believe in resurrection, we know that if we lived right we will still meet at the feet of Jesus Christ, so there is no need to grieve at all.

“God will give us the strength to weather this storm. I assure you we are in this together and we will hold each other’s hand because we have a duty to also uphold his legacy because that’s the most important thing now. He has played his role and he has gone.” The Governor asserted

In his homily, the Bishop of Ekiti Anglican Diocese, Rt. Revd. Andrew Olusola said late Egbeyemi was a man of faith who loved God and the people, as well as a generous man and a selfless Christian.

Bishop Olusola added that the late Egbeyemi fought for the diocese of the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel without collecting a dime from the church.

Others at the colorful service include Senator Ayo Arise, speaker Ekiti Stete House of Assembly, Rt Hon Bunmi Adelugba, her deputy, Rt Hon Hakeem Jamiu; Secretary to the State Government, Dr Habibat Akinduro; Head of Service, Barrister Bamidele Agbede, members of the state House of Assembly and state executive council as well as representatives of about 20 traditional rulers.

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Ignore Akeredolu’s Death Rumour – Ondo Govt Breaks Silence

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.

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