Eight persons employed as domestic workers at singer Davido’s Banana Island residence are being interrogated by the police over the death of his three-year-old son, Ifeanyi David Junior Adeleke.
The toddler was said to have drowned in the family’s swimming pool on Monday night while his parents, David and Chioma were on a trip to Ibadan for a family function.
The Nation gathered that he was rushed to Evercare Hospital in Lekki where he was pronounced death on arrival.
Although the circumstances surrounding Ifeanyi’s presence at the pool section at that time of the day was yet unknown, Nigerians have wondered why his minders never felt his absence as he was said to have been in the pool for a long time before drowning.
Already, public outrage has followed news of the toddler’s death especially because his parents only celebrated his third birthday few days ago.
The ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state has described the press statement by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in he state as fallacy, sheer display of political rascality in the name of politicking and demanded an immediate apology for having the audacity to further insult the people’s collective sensibility.
The party PDP said it was sad and unhealthy for democratic development in a 21st century for a party as Oyo APC that is reputable for the worst corruption in the history of the state duly rejected and sent out of office by the people, to return in the name of politicking without the slightest atom of remorse whatsoever to talk about good governance. “It is nothing short of brazen insult on our collective sense of responsibility.”
A statement by the ruling party in Oyo state, Akeem Olatunji, and made available to newsmen Monday morning (today) indicated that Governor Seyi Makinde has earned the full trust of the voting masses as evidently shown in the love and affection displayed anytime the governor appears in public to interact with the people.
The party maintained that regardless of the endless lies and unabated false propaganda against Governor Makinde and his government, APC must come to term with reality that it must wait till 2027 when Makinde would have completed his second term to try again if luck would perhaps smile on them again stressing that there is no vacancy at the Agodi Government House as far as 2023 election is concerned.
The APC in Oyo state had alleged that, “the Governor’s interview which lasted over an hour was uninspiring and disappointing as usual”, but the ruling PDP this position is too cheap and patronizing for any serious political party that thought it could do better than Governor Makinde with the available resources under the same prevailing circumstances and time frame of less than four years.
“For eight uninterrupted years, APC in Oyo state held draconic sway, failing woefully in all sector including education, economy, education, agriculture and other critical sectors. It is such a shame in a 21st century democracy that the opposition party was yet to by now admit how many innocent lives of students, pensioners, retirees, market women, artisans were either wasted or lost at different intervals due to APC’s sheer ineptitude and insensitivity to the plights of the people.
“In education alone, LAUTECH students were on a record protracted strike for over two years without any slightest sense of remorse or apology from APC even when their Lagos political Godfather was the prochancellor of the school jointly administered by both Oyo and Osun under APC. Similar situation applied in both primary and secondary sectors leaving Oyo state at a pitiable 27th position out 36 in term of ranking in Nigeria yet Makinde paid the unimaginable price and restored the lost glory returning Oyo state to top 12 states with the best secondary school education quality and standard in Nigeria in less than 4 years with LAUTECH now sitting as number one best state owned university in the country.
“How else could the APC in Oyo state further expose its folly and shameless penchant for unrestrained lies and desperation to return to power at all cost by comparing the present government under Governor Seyi Makinde who against their expectation to fail is yet to default a single month on regular payment of workers salaries from the month go! since 2019 up until date despite the pitiable condition the APC led FG has led Nigeria’s economy into? to its administration ridden with sordid experience, calamity, and repeated misfortunes between 2011 and 2023.
“In actual fact, this is like a case of the devil still hoping for a place in paradise because the only group of people in Oyo state today still suffering from acute delusionment and oblivion of current realities in the real sense are the political neophytes and unpopular political elements in Oyo state APC who’s primary focus is to milk all the candidates on the platform of the party from the largesse unremorsefully stolen before the 2023 general elections come to a close”. The ruling PDP said.
The Oyo APC in its usual cacophony of deliberate mischief had also alleged that Gov. Makinde who was actually tutoring the APC elements on the art of good governance, admitted that his administration had failed on security, education, economy amongst others but the ruling PDP said APC was merely trying to play the ostrich saying, “the era of crying more than the bereaved is long gone”, noting that the people of Oyo state have continued to show unprecented and never seen before kind of trust, confidence and love for Governor Makinde than any others in the past.
The ruling party expressed shock at the uniqueness of telling unbridled lies and propagation of sheer falsehood by the APC in the state to deceive uninformed members of the public vowing that no single lie told by the APC would be allowed to slide under the carpet insisting that, “lies and more lies remain the hallmark of APC and will therefore, not allow the opposition party breathe on account of false propaganda as far as 2023 is concerned.
“The fact is that, our response as a party to the endless lies and false propaganda by the APC in Oyo state became imperative and necessitated by our resolve to henceforth, take them on word for word since they’ve shown unremorseful, unattractive, uncivilized, and irresponsible approach to political campaigns even as 2023 beckons, believing that a lie told consistently and repeatedly may be confused to be true, we’re more than ready to drag every breathe out of their nose on that account.
“When you allow pigs drag you to the swam for a duel, you already have those pigs an advantage going into battle in their comfort zone but we as a party resolved and committed to deepening our internal democracy and good governance, we will remain focused on our path and also insist that since delivery of good governance is the basis of all government having failed woefully for eight years at the slightest chance, APC in Oyo state must continue to learn what it lacked from Governor Seyi Makinde.
“APC in Oyo state after a monumental failure after eight years still has the audacity to come to public space to make allegations against an excellently performing Governor Makinde who’s template for delivery of good governance and is being copied and replicated by many APC states including the federal government of Nigeria. This is nothing short of political rascality and reckless statements that are rather unfortunate and sad.
Williams Uchemba has confirmed that Davido’s Ifeanyi has died just few days after celebrating his third birthday. The actor put up a post expressing hurt as other celebrities sent their prayers out to Davido and his family. Uchemba wrote: “Please say a prayer for David, Chioma and the entire family. Nobody deserves this kind of pain.”
Ifeanyi Adeleke, the 3 year old son of Music star, Davido and his fiancee, Chioma Rowland has sadly died. The tragic death occured on Monday, October 31. Ifeanyi died by drowning at his dad’s Banana Island home. He was rushed to Evercare Hospital in Lekki where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The couple had traveled for a family gathering to Ibadan yesterday and had left Ifeanyi with his minders who can’t explain how he entered the pool without being noticed and drowned.
ODUDUWA NEWS gathered that quite a number of people at Davido’s House when the incident happened have been arrested.
A distraught and inconsolable Davido was removed from Evercare Hospital and taken to his father’s house where he remains as at press time. Quite a number of Davido’s industry friends are at the hospital.
Former Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the incumbent Governor of the State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, in his office in Ado-Ekiti.
Fayose said he was in the office on a congratulatory visit to Governor Oyebanji who was inaugurated on October 16th, and to also express his condolences on the passing of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Funminiyi Afuye.
Fayose who was received by Governor Oyebanji at the front of the Governor’s Office, urged Ekiti people to support the new administration so that he can improve the economic situation of the State and deliver on his promises to move the State forward.
The former Governor said God was kind to Ekiti State to have made Oyebanji the Governor, describing the incumbent Governor as a listening and pragmatic leader, who is well prepared to offer diligent and excellent service.
He said Governor Oyebanji had started very well judging by some of the steps he had taken so far, adding that the support of the people is what is needed so he can do more.
The former Governor who said he was ready to offer his support and counsel at all time, maintained that the Governor needed good advice from well-meaning leaders and citizens of the state on the best way to move the state forward, in the face of global economic crisis.
“You are now the face of Ekiti, you need everybody to gather advice, you need good counselling, especially in a state where some people are looking for manners from above. I will continue to offer my advice, when we have observations we call you to tell you.
“Support this Governor, he’s not the Governor of APC, he’s not the Governor of PDP, though he contested under his party but he’s now the governor of Ekiti State. So, he needs all the support to succeed, and I know he shall succeed, because he has started very well.
“I am not here to play politics, I am a PDP man when it is time for election. I will fight you but right now you are the face of our State. You are the governor of our State. What I have seen of you is that you are a listening governor, you are well prepared to serve.”
Governor Oyebanji, who had earlier received the Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, in his office, appreciated ex-Governor Fayose for the visit, describing it as historic.
He said the visit was a demonstration of the fact that the interest of Ekiti State is paramount regardless of political affiliation. “That is what by elder brother, former Governor Ayodele Fayose has demonstrated today. And we thank him for this.
“I will surely need his wise counsel. One good thing about Ex-Governor Fayose is that he is very frank and you will always know where he stands on any matter.
Adebanjo, has described the meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with the former leader of the group…
Leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has described the meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with the former leader of the group and a prominent Yoruba leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure, Ondo State, as diversionary.
He said the “real Afenifere” has made its position known about endorsing the candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, and that has not changed.
Pa Adebanjo said the intent was to create a wedge between him and Pa Fasoranti and he was not bothered about it.
Tinubu had met Pa Fasoranti where he presented his 80-page manifesto to the nonagenarian with other prominent Yoruba leaders in attendance.
The meeting came after Adebanjo endorsed a South-Easterner as the preferred candidate of Afenifere in 2023.
Speaking with Daily Trust, Adebanjo said Fasoranti called him over the phone yesterday and he warned him.
He said, “The Yoruba People know their leader. I’ve spoken, the National Secretary has spoken. This is not the time to engage in polemics. The way forward is my position.
“What happened was a diversion. They want us to be engaged in arguments. Is that the issue now?”
He insisted that in the interest of fairness and justice, it is the turn of the South East to produce the next President.
“Can he (Tinubu) deny it that the South-West has not had its turn? Can he deny it South-South has not had its turn? They should answer that. As far as I am concerned, the meeting does not concern us as Afenifere.
“Afenifere is not divided. That was why I said I don’t want to engage in polemics. They want to throw a wedge between me and Pa Reuben Fasoranti and I won’t allow it. The man phoned me yesterday and I warned him, don’t get yourself involved,” he said.
Adebanjo further stated that those in attendance at the meeting were Yoruba APC chieftains.
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the release of the kidnapped former deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Adigun Agbaje.
Recall, that Agbaje and other travellers, including two female students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, were kidnapped by gunmen in military uniform around Dominica University on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday night.
The abductors had reportedly contacted Agbaje’s family, demanding a ransom of N50 million for his release, while they demanded N10 million each to release the two students.
However, confirming Agbaje’s release on Monday in a statement, the police said the former DVC was undergoing debriefing.
The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Osifeso Adewale confirmed the release to newsmen, said, “He has been released. Currently, I am in a management meeting I just came to pick up your call.” He, however, did not provide further details but promised to answer further questions later.
It was gathered that two students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, identified as Olayemi Adejare and Oluwatobi Orekoya and Agbaje, were picked up on Sunday night at a location near Sat Guru Maharaji area on Ibadan-Lagos Expressway.
Meanwhile, ODUDUWA NEWS could not independently ascertain whether a ransom was paid as details of Agbaje’s release were still sketchy.
The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has attributed his candidacy as the flagbearer of the party to the unity in the North and the President Buhari’s insistence on due process.
This was contained in a statement made by Bola Tinubu at the reception given to him by Pa Reuben Fasoranti led Afenifere Group in Akure as read in part:
“The North proved to me Nigeria can survive its unity. Some people want President Muhammadu Buhari to announce someone but the President said No. He insisted the process must go on democratically. The President said anyone that would mess up the APC process would see the other side of his eyes. He remained upright and saw to the process to the end.
“Northern APC Governors resolved that the Presidency must go to the South and especially South West. Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Abdullahi Ganduje and others supported me to the end. The battle was tough and at a point I was in doubt. There were many rumours and I became confused of what to believe.
“President Buhari told me I promoted his name with the way I won the primary election because the process was clean and transparent and nobody can accuse him of manipulating the process. President Buhari said I gave him credibility and I deserved to be President. When I asked him to nominate the VP candidate for me, he said I should pick whoever I want and it is the reason I chose a competent man in Kashim Shettima who never lost any election and protected Christians in time of trouble in his state.”
Popular Nigerian actress and producer turned politician, Funke Akindele, has called out the Lagos state government over the recent flood scare.
This comes after several warning signals were sent out on a predicted flood about to hit the state.
Funke Akindele tagged the Lagos state Government irresponsible for not declaring a state of emergency, especially in the riverine communities in the state.
She took to her Instagram page and wrote, “After speaking with people in several wards across the state, I feel compelled to share my concern about the safety of Lagosians in all areas of the state. The Lagos state government put out a flood warning for several parts of the state but it is yet to announce a state of emergency or share a detailed response plan in the event that flooding endangers the lives of citizens. The fact that lagos state has not declared a state of emergency, especially in the riverine communities, is extremely irresponsible & puts so many Lagosians at risk. Our riverine communities do not have functional gutters, flood canals built to channel flood water are filled with silt & blocked by refuse and our water ways are overrun by water hyacinths. It is a disaster waiting to happen.”
Funke Akindele futher noted that securing the lives of Lagosians is more better that campaigning. “While campaigning is important, securing the lives and properties of Lagosians takes precedence. In light of the present flooding in other parts of the country and the advance warning delivered by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NMA), it is imperative that the Lagos state government ensures that citizens are protected by declaring an ecological state of emergency.”
She then advised that agencies should focus on unclogging flood canals in the state in order to ease flow of the water, “I would advise the state government to redirect its agencies, LASTMA and LAWMA to focus on unclogging the major flood canals so rainwater can be safely redirected out of the city & temporarily relocate citizens already displaced by the flooding in parts of the state until the flood waters disperse and work to decongest drainage channels in all densely populated areas before we face another flood disaster.”
She continued, “Emergency numbers should be broadcasted on all state media channels, citizens should be educated on present emergency protocols and encouraged to report any missing persons or damage to properties. We cannot in good faith ask our citizens to care about elections when their lives are at risk. I strongly urge Governor Sanwoolu and the Lagos state government to intervene and mitigate a potential tragedy.”
Funke Akindele’s fans took to the comment section of her post to react. One Bolatito_Apatira wrote, “For weeks now LAWMA didn’t come and pack refuse yet they have the gut to increase the bill”
One FeyosayoRichards wrote, “We should be prepared for a general flooding problem coming especially for areas below sea level…Government should please do something about it ASAP we are begging…every life should matter in a sane country”
Feyisayoichards added, “Honestly speaking, I really ask myself of what use exactly is this present government to us all, what exactly have we benefited from this present government, it keeps getting worse…just couple of weeks ago I was robbed at 2nd rainbow at about 1:30pm and as if that wasn’t enough, just last week I was driving towards igando from Ipaiye Iba, only for some guys to throw something in my car on motion,I thought it was a stick not knowing it was a Snake…we keep battling with different sad occurrences everyday, from insecurities to bad infrastructure to lack of employment to flooding crisis”
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Sunday sent a subtle solidarity message to the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress(APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general election.
This was made known by the Deputy governor of Oyo state, Bayo Lawal who represented Seyi Makinde in Ondo State at the reception of Tinubu by the leader of Afenifere, Pa Fasoranti.
Recall ODUDUWA NEWS had earlier reported that Fasoranti and the leadership of Afenifere, the Yoruba cultural and political organisation to present his Action Plan on how he intends to tackle the economic and other problems the country is grappling with.
Lawal noted that though separated by political affiliation, but united by strong ethnic bonds.
Seyi Makinde and four other PDP governors believed to be aggrieved over party leadership tussles have been at loggerheads with the Chairman of the People Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Iyorcha Ayu over the zoning of the party’s chairmanship seat.
Makinde and notably, Rivers state governor, Nyesome Wike boycotted Atiku’s campaign launch in Akwa Ibom state including a recent campaign held in Edo state, moves believed to have heightened tensions in the camps of Atiku’s loyalist
Political pundits predicted defections with many believing the five aggrieved PDP governors, including Makinde might pitch their tents with the APC presidential candidate, Tinubu.
Speaking in the Yoruba language at the event, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Mr Bayo Lawal who represented Gov Makinde, stressed that the people of his state will stand with the decision of Yoruba leaders as regards the 2023 presidential election.
His words: “ Since Makinde became governor, he doesn’t joke with anything that concerns the Yoruba people, whenever baba (Pa Fasoranti) calls him, he is always available.
“Whenever there is an event, either organized by Afenifere or any other Yoruba group, Gov Makinde will always be supportive. Though we are not of the same political affiliation, but we are bound by ethnicity”.
“The message he sent me to deliver here is that, whatever you are doing in Yorubaland, Makinde, Oyo people are in support of it.”
After ending his speech at the event, Lawal sang a song Yoruba song, “…Asiwaju ni wa, Asiwaju ni wa” which literally means “We are the one who leads” and the same song can be interpreted as a pledge to Tinubu (Asiwaju)
Vanguard reported that Bola Tinubu visited Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti where he unveiled his action plan and was blessed by the Yoruba leader who dismissed Ayo Adebanjo to labour party’s candidate, Peter obi.
