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2023 Census Exercise Postponed Indefinitely

The Nigerian government, with the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the indefinite postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census, which was previously scheduled for May 3-7, 2023.

This was announced in a press statement signed by Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, and made available to journalists on Saturday morning.

According to the statement, Buhari gave the postponement after meeting with some members of the Federal Executive Council and the Chairman of the National Population Commission and his team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, April 28, 2023 to discuss a new date with the incoming administration.

This is the second time the government would be shifting the census in 2023.

In March, the National Population Commission (NPC) said that the postponement of the 2023 gubernatorial and state house of assembly elections would affect the conduct of the 2023 Housing and Population Census.

The commission had previously suspended the training of adhoc staff who would carry out population count due to finance and logistic issues.

But when asked if a new date has been fixed, he said he could not reveal it as the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, but he would make a broadcast on it.

Recall that the Census was earlier scheduled for March 27 but was shifted to May 3 due to the earlier postponement of the gubernatorial elections.

Also, the chairman of the commission had on Thursday, during a meeting with the diplomatic corps in Abuja, stated that the commission was yet to get all the devices needed to carry out the census, noting that some devices will be procured in a few days’ time.

On the donations for the census by the private sector and other key stakeholders, he had said “But you know the way they operate; it is not as if the money will come like that. They have to talk with their own government and look at their budget. So, that process is ongoing. But we cannot say any money has come in. It is a process, and the process is unfolding.”

According to the source, the NPC chairman was accompanied to the State House by Dr Ipalipo Harry, NPC’s Rivers State Federal Commissioner; Dr Abdulmalik Durunguwa, NPC’s Kaduna State Federal Commissioner; Tellson Osifo Ojogun, the Director General of NPC and Ms. Evelyn Olanipekun, NPC’s Director of Census.

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Lifeless Body Of Missing LAUTECH Student Found In Gambari

ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the missing 400 level student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso LAUTECH, Oluwatobi Ogunmola who was declared missing few days ago has been found dead.

His lifeless body was was found in a bush at Gambari Ogbomoso in Surulere LGA in Oyo state.

He was said to be an easy going and very cheerful person.

It was learnt that the Oyo State Police have swung into action to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of the young undergraduate.

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LG Poll: OYSIEC Releases Time Table For 2024 Council Election

Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has released the timetable for the elections into the existing 33 Local Governments’ Councils in the state.

In compliance with Section 30 of Electoral Act 2010 (as amended), Section 5 (a), and Paragraph 1 (1) Schedule 2 of the State Independent Electoral Commission Law CAP 154, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria 2000, the general public is hereby informed that Elections will be conducted in thirty-three (33) Local Government Councils in Oyo State on SATURDAY, 27th April 2024 between 8:00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.

“In the circumstance, prospective candidates are expected to obtain nomination forms in respect of the elections into their Local Government Councils at the Commission’s headquarters situate at Quarters 484, Total Garden –Gate Road, Agodi GRA, Ibadan. Oyo State on or before Monday 28th August, 2023.

The breakdown of the election time table is hereby shown below:

Friday 28, April, 2023
a) Publication of notice of Election
b) Release of Election Time Table
c) Release of Election Guidelines

Tuesday 2 May, 2023 to Friday, 19th April, 2024

a) Commencement of Political Activities
b) Commencement and end of Campaigns
by Political Parties

June 19th to July 24th, 2023

Conduct of Party Primaries by Political Parties
and observation of Primaries by the
Commission

Wed. 4th Sept. – Wed 31″ 2023

a) Display of Voters register
b) Collection of Personal Data Forms for
candidates by Political Parties

Monday 18th Sept to Friday 29th Sept, 2023

Submission of Personal Data Forms for
candidates by Political Parties

Monday 2 – Friday 13th October, 2023

Verification/Screening of Councillorship
Candidates by OYSIEC

Monday 16th Oct. to 27 Oct, 2023

Verification/Screening of Councillorship
Candidates by OYSIEC

Monday 6th Nov., 2023
Delivery of list qualified candidates to Political
parties by OYSIEC

Monday 13th Nov., to 27th Nov. 2023

Appeals/Substitution of un-cleared candidates

Monday 4th Dec., to 8 Dec., 2023
Screening of of substituted candidates by OYSIEC

Monday, 8, Jan., 2024
Publication of names of qualified candidates
by OYSIEC

Monday 15 Jan-Wed 31 Jan, 2024
Display of Voters’ Registers

Monday 15th Jan.. – Friday 19th Jan., 2024.
Mon., 12th Feb., 2024

a) Submission of names and addresses of
Parties’ agents to the Commission

b) Publication of Notice of Polls
End of Electioneering Campaign (12 midnight)

Friday, 26th April, 2024
End of Electioneering Campaign (12 midnight)

Saturday, 27th April, 2024
ELECTION DAY (8:00AM-3:00PM)

  1. Saturday, 4th May, 2024
    RUN OFF/RE-RUN ELECTION (IF ANY)

In conclusion, stakeholders are hereby enjoined to give their support and cooperation to the Commission so as to organize and conduct a free, fair, credible and transparent Local Government Councils Elections in Oyo State Dated 26th day of April, 2023.

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“Timeless is a masterpiece,”Peller congratulates K1 on his new album, says track 7 is a surprise package

The Ayedero of Yorubaland and a member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Shina Peller, has congratulated the famous Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, K1 De Ultimate who doubles as the Mayegun General of Yorubaland, on the successful release of his new album titled TIMELESS.

Honourable Peller’s goodwill message was contained in a statement he personally signed and shared on his verified social media handles, where he described the 10-track album as a masterpiece.

Also, the Ayedero of Yorubaland expressed his heartfelt appreciations to the Fuji icon for dedicating a track – “GBOGBO BOTI SE NSE” – to him in the album describing the 7th track as a surprise package from K1 to him adding the Fuji musician didn’t drop any hint about it.

He also appreciated Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde for always standing by him, describing him as his loving father, confidant and a source of inspiration. The Oke Ogun-born federal lawmaker also appreciated K1 for using his “unique and angelic” voice to acknowledge his contributions to societal development.

The statement read in full:

“I congratulate the living legend K1 de Ultimate on the release of his new album titled “Timeless”. The 10-track album is a masterpiece.

“The mayegun of Yorubaland has continued to distinguish himself with his craft, as he brings smiles to our faces always.

“It gladdens my heart to know that track 7 – GBOGBO BOTI SE NSE” is dedicated to me. I was swept off my feet by this surprise package from K1, as the fuji icon did not drop any hint about it.

“Most humbling is that everything I do makes the legendary K1 de Ultimate happy. He’s been a loving father, confidant, and a source of inspiration to many of us.

“I doff my hat to the icon of Fuji Music for using his unique and angelic voice to acknowledge my contributions to societal development.

“Thank you for always being by my side, supporting and encouraging me to do more for humanity.

“Long live Mayegun
Long live K1 de Ultimate
Long live Timeless.”

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Jealous lover bags jail term for bathing ex-girlfriend with acid

A 32-year-old carpenter, Onyekachi Agu, who poured acid on his ex-girlfriend and his rival was on Wednesday sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja. Justice Oyindamola Ogala handed down the jail term after finding Agu guilty of a count of causing grievous bodily harm to two persons, Aishat Adefarati and Mansur Ahmed in 2020.

When Agu was arraigned, the state prosecutor, Uju Uwangaze, told the court that he committed the offence on July 3, 2020, at Gangare Hotel, Mile 12, in Lagos. She said Agu traced the victims to the hotel and poured acid on them.

According to the prosecutor, the offence contravened Section 245 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The convict however pleaded not guilty to the charge against him. In her judgment, Justice Ogala found the defendant guilty on the grounds of his confessional statement and sentenced him accordingly.

“The defendant is hereby sentenced to imprisonment of seven years with hard labour and the sentence is to run concurrently,” the judge ruled.

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EFCC Arrests 25 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Akure

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in Akure, Ondo State.

The suspects were arrested in an early morning operation following actionable intelligence on their alleged criminal activities.
Those arrested are Sunday Samson, Ogunlana Oluwaseyi, Fajemelusi Tosin, Oyenyen Olusegun Blessing, Philip Ayodeji Kolawole, Akinnodi Oyindamola, Faith Ilemobayo, Aro Oluwaferanmi, Lekan Ogundare, Adeshina Olamilekan, Olawafe David, Abegunde Oluwaseun, Akinlade Oluwole Stephen and Adeniyi Temetope.

Others are Christopher David Hassan, Oke Ademola Ayomide, Adekunle Junior Adeleye, Rasaq Saheed, Philip Paul Peter, Gbenga Mathias Friday, Obasanya AbdulGaniya, Ojo Olugbenga Emmanuel, Joseph Oluwapelumi, Olugbenga Ayomide Issac and Abegunde Opeyemi

Items recovered from the suspects are 10 exotics cars – two Lexus EX350, one Lexus IS250, one Lexus RX350, four Toyota Camry, one Honda Accord, one GLK 350 Mercedes Benz, laptops and mobile phones.

The suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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IPYF convened education experts to find solution to examination malpractices

As one of the events to commemorate the weeklong festival, the youth wing of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes known as Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF) held All Ibadan Youth Day to gather experts and major stakeholders in education in the state to discuss and proffer solution to the menace of examination malpractices.

Delivering his welcome Address at the event, the President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga appreciated the Central Committee of the Ibadan Cultural Festival 2023 and most especially the sub-committee for All Ibadan Youth Day for coming up with a program proffering solution to one of the social vices. He appreciated all the invited experts and participants for honouring Ibadanland and for being part of the discussion to find solution to the problem.

Delivering Keynote speech on behalf of the Commissioner for Education Barr.
Rahman Abiodun Abdulraheem, Alh. A. T. Alabi appreciated the CCII and IPYF for coming up with a discussion to address one of the flaws of Nigerian education sector. He reiterated the commitment of the current Oyo State Government to improve the state of Education and fight against anomalies discrediting the impact of the Government in the sector.

Olubode Lawal, a professor of History and Policy of Education from the University of Ibadan decried the delisting of some secondary schools in the state by WAEC, he said the penalty has a psychological effects on major actors such as government officials, school administrators, teaching personnels, non-teaching staff of schools, parents and students of those schools. He revealed that the anomaly thrives in our society as active participation of major actors.

A professor of Language Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Ibadan, Prof. Clement Kolawole confirmed that dysfunctional curriculum and unavailability of periodically reviewed syllabuses as another causative factor of examination malpractices. The former Dean advised that “there is need for government to make available an updated educational curriculum and syllabus”. He beseeched teachers to stop being a vector in the ugly practice and discourage other actors from participating.

Representing the State Co-ordinator of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Mrs. Ruth Adeoye who was unavoidably absent, Mr. Aworanti underscored the importance of professional qualified teaching personnel in schools and how professional qualification of teachers can correct the anomalies in education sector which involve examination malpractices.

The Chairman of All Ibadan Youth Day subcommittee of the ICF 2023, who doubles as the Director of Programs for CCII Youth Wing, Mr Moshood Adekunle delivered the votes of thanks, appreciating the education experts invited, government functionaries, stakeholders in education present, and others in attendance for gracing the occasion and commended the effort of IPYF National Coordinator, Dr Oluwatunmise Adeagbo who led the team of medical professionals for the free medical outreach organized for participants.
He specially appreciated the current leadership of the Central of Ibadan Indigenes ably led by Prince Yemisi Adeaga for running a youth-friendly administration.

Also present at the event are other members of Executive Council of CCII, members of the Central Committee of ICF 2023 led by Engr. Sunday Gbenjo, Executive Secretaries of Education, Zonal Inspectors of Education, Local Inspectors of Education, Tutor Generals, members of Linkers club, members of AMIS, members of NAPPS, School Teachers, members of Parent-Teacher Association, The special students, and members of the public.

Free Shopping and free medical outreach was also Organized for the participants.

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OAU Student’s Death: Disagreement Between Prosecuting Counsel, Falana, Adedoyin’s Counsel Stalls Hearing

The hearing of a murder case leveled against the owner of Hilton Hotels, Ile-Ife, Rahmon Adedoyin, who was charged to court for the alleged killing of a masters’ student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Timothy Adegoke, resumes today.

Adedoyin with six of his staff: Magdalene Chiefuna, Adeniyi Aderogba, Oluwole Lawrence, Oyetunde Kazeem Adebayo Kunle and Adedeji Adesola were standing trial on 18 count of conspiracy, murder, felony, indecent interference of the corpse, alteration and cancellation of receipt and oath-taking to prevent justice.

Meanwhile, the hearing was stalled due to the disagreement between the prosecuting counsel, Femi Falana SAN and the DEFENCE Counsel, Yusuf Alli over the legitimacy of the prosecuting counsel to participate in the case.

Arguing on Thursday, counsel to Adedoyin, Yusuf Alli countered Falana by challenging his locus to prosecute the case, noting that it is not in agreement with the law and the fiat granted to him to prosecute Adedoyin and other staff was not properly obtained. He prayed the court to prohibit Falana from participating in the case as prosecutor. 

Falana stated he was properly introduced by the counsel from the Osun State Ministry of Justice to take over the matter as prosecutor and no law compulsory it for him to produce the fiat granted to him by the ministry to prosecute the matter before the court. He urge the court to dismiss the prayer of the defense counsel else if their prayer is granted, it may set the trial back. 

Justice Ojo pronounced that judgment on arguments on fiat, she said judgment will be delivered alongside the final judgement of the case. The judged thereafter adjourned the case on the basis of the need for an adoption of final written addresses from the prosecution and defense counsel.

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Jubilation in Ifaki-Ekiti as Gov Oyebanji Presents Staff of Office to Oba Adegbenro

Ifaki-Ekiti in Ido/Osi local government area of of Ekiti State was in celebration mood on Wednesday during the presentation of the Staff of Office to the traditional ruler of the town, Oba John Adegbenro Falore Ajibade III, by Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji ably represented by her Deputy, Chrs Mrs Monisade Christana Afuye.

Speaking at the event, Governor Oyebanji congratulated the monarch following his assession on the throne prior to confirmation by the kingmakers on 25th September, 2021 leading to this Presentation of Staff, first of it’s kind under his regime in Ekiti State making it historic.

“I rejoice with the good people of Ifaki-Ekiti for the triumphant entery of Oba Adegbenro. He further commended the people for ensuring peace since the death of their last monarch in 2020, noting that peace is necessary to enable his administration bring in adequate development to the area.

Oyebanji urged the monarch to rule his people with fear of God, saying the community is really lucky to have a monarch like him. I appealed to the good people of Ifaki-Ekiti to be supportive and patronize government dealings because people play great role in national development.

In his response, Oba Adegbenro thanked the governor for presenting him the Staff of Office whilst his recent appointment of Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi as his Chief Economic Adviser. He further urged the Governor to rise to Ifaki-Ekiti development with laudable projects and more appointments for sons and daughters of community.

He also appreciated Owa of Ajero, Oba Joseph Adebayo Adewole, for finding time to attend the event, who he described his Mentor, whose mentorship is legendary.

“I expressed gratitude to the monarchs present from the nook and cranny of Ekiti State led by Oba Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon, Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers. Your shown of love is highly cherished.

“Leading Ifaki-Ekiti has come to stay following my confirmation by High Court verdict days ago after my coronation two years ago. The people am leading have been supportive while urging them for more fruitful support for development. I see everyone in my community being important without hatred for anyone, he added.

The event held at the palace of Oba Adegbenro saw people rolling talking drums, dancing with outpouring kind words and prayers for longevity of years of the monarch on the throne in good health yielding development for the benefit of all and sundry.

Eminent Personality like Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi represented by his Personal Assistant Lawal Moshood Bamayi, Hon. Sola Ogunsina, Chairman of Ido/Osi local government, Chief Kayode Adetunmbi, Commissioner of Police in charge of Intelligence Department in the Force Headquarters, Mr Jide Borode, Spiritual Fathers, Community Leaders and host of others attended the event.

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Man sentenced to death by hanging for killing motorcycle owner in Ekiti

An Ekiti High Court has sentenced one Ismailia Mohammed Ojo to death by hanging for killing one Kareem Adu over ownership of an Hajue Motorcycle.

Justice Olusegun Ogunyemi found Mohammed guilty of a one-count charge of murder. The offence is contrary to section 316 and punishable under section 319 of the Criminal Code Law Cap C16 Law of Ekiti State 2012.

The Prosecution Witness1 (PW1), Inspector Arowosola Tunde, had reported that one Mrs. Agnes Adu rushed to the station with the complaint that her husband had been killed at Odo-Uro by Mohammed over an ownership dispute and physical tussle in respect of an Hajue motorcycle.

She alleged that the defendant had strangled the deceased to death.

The incident was charged to court for prosecution upon the adduced evidence of the possible commission of the crime, given that the defendant came to the state C.I.D. to report himself in respect of the case.

This is in addition to the facts and figures arising from the separate Police’ and C.I.D’s preliminary investigations carried out by Inspectors Arowosola Tunde, Lasisi Bashiru and Adewusi Adefisayo.

According to the judgement, ”the PW2, (i.e. Inspector Lasis Bashiru, A.P. Number 237442 of the state C.I.D., Ado Ekiti, Homicide Section), said: “the Defendant confessed to the crime, that on 13/5/2018, when he was taking his bath inside a bathroom, Kareem Adu, the deceased, came to carry a motorcycle which he parked in front of his house.”

”The Defendant added that, after his bath, he went to the house of the deceased and met him asleep, then jerked him with his cloth on his neck till he fell unconscious.

The Defendant, however, claimed that he neither intended nor caused the deceased’s death as the duo fought without any weapon or hard object.

However, the trial Judge, Justice O.I.O. Ogunyemi, having carefully considered and weighed the evidence before the court by the Prosecution Witnesses and that of the defendant h sentenced the defendant to death by hanging.

The Judge said, “It is my finding that the defendant caused the death of the deceased by holding and pressing his neck and throat.

“On the whole, I find the defendant guilty as charged.

”The defendant is hereby sentenced to be hanged on the neck until you die.”

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