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OAU Student’s Death: Adedoyin’s Lawyer Urges Public To Disregard Report On CCTV

Abiodun Williams, one of the counsel to the owner of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife, Dr. Ramon Adegoke, has urged the public to disregard the latest alarm by an Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat that he had gained access to a CCTV footage showing how Timothy Adegoke, the OAU Masters degree student, was allegedly murdered at Hilton Hotel.

Hamzat in a video said Adedoyin, his son, Roheem Adedoyin and one Moshood allegedly entered the room where Adegoke was logged around 12am and came out with wrapped item moments later.

Williams described Mr Hamza’s story as “another lie from the pit of hell by a self-styled human rights advocate who has been inciting the public against Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, the proprietor of Hilton Hotel.”

Williams said the police has not released any official statement on the outcome of their investigations so far, adding that Dr. Adedoyin was not in the hotel at the time of the incident and could not have been seen on any CCTV footage.

“We are aware that Mr Hamzat has spread so many wicked and ugly contradictory tales against Dr. Adedoyin and his family since the unfortunate death of Mr. Adegoke.

“We urge the public not to believe any of the lies, but allow the police to conclude their investigations to unravel the cause of Mr, Adegoke’s death and bring the culprits to justice.

“We will also like to remind Hamzat that only a properly constituted court of competent jurisdiction can pronounce an individual guilty of an offence of murder or any other offence at all; and this should be based on established facts and credible evidence; and not through wicked social media speculations, manipulations and concocted lies.”

Mr. Williams said the Adedoyin family has noted Hamzat’s “wicked lies and constant criminal defamations” and machinery has been set in motion to seek legal redress at the appropriate time.

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Suspected Kidnappers Kill Commercial Driver, Abduct Five Passengers On Lagos-Ibadan Road

ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that suspected kidnappers have killed one commercial driver early hours of Saturday, at Onigaari axis of the Lagos-Ibadan highway, killing a commercial driver, identified as Oluwatosin Aruwajoye, and abducting five of his passengers, while another one, Ibrahim Tiamiyu, was shot in the thigh.

According to the Nigerian Tribune, one of the passengers, however, managed an escape, it was gathered.

The abduction reportedly occurred at about 6 am.

It was learnt that the passengers boarded an eight-seater ash colour Toyota Sienna bus with registration number MUS 493 HH from Ibadan, Oyo State, and were on their way to Lagos State when the kidnappers suddenly emerged from the bush on the roadside at Onigaari, shooting sporadically.

Information had it that the driver, who sensed their presence and tried to manoeuvre his way through, was immediately shot dead at close range, while Tiamiyu was shot in the thigh.

Among the five abducted victims was a woman, it was further learnt.

On getting information about Tiamiyu, the brother of the injured victim reportedly rushed to Toll Gate Division of The Nigeria Police where he reported the case.

Police operatives from the Oyo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad and the Toll Gate Police Division were said to have moved to the scene immediately they got the information and rushed the injured victim to the hospital for treatment.

Several operatives were said to have combed the bush in a move to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.

The driver’s corpse was also deposited in the mortuary at Adeoyo State Hospital, Ring Road.

Meanwhile, the kidnappers have demanded N30 million as a ransom for the female victim.

A reliable source told the Nigerian Tribune that the kidnappers made the call to a female relation of one of the victims based in Lagos not too long after the abduction.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident which he described as unfortunate.

The PPRO said that there would be an update in due course.

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It’s no big deal If my wife, Toyin Abraham, is richer than I am –Actor Kolawole Ajeyemi

Actor Kolawole Ajeyemi has said he sees no big deal in his wife and colleague in the film industry, Toyin Abraham, being richer than him.

The Dad of two who spoke to Tribune, said as long as he and his wife do not boast about their wealth to each other, it remains inconsequential who is richer of the two of them.

“I was born in 1979 and I have a lot of colleagues that know my age. As I said earlier, I joined the industry in 1997 and I believe she hasn’t joined the industry then. So, subtract my age from 1997 when I joined the industry and compare it. So, I am older than my wife.

Then on the issue of being richer or more popular, money or no money, popular or not, God is the one who owns money or fame and freely gives to whoever. Whether I am the one who is more popular or rich, or she is, the fact remains that we are both popular and rich. It is no big deal if my wife is richer than I am, in as much as none of us is being arrogant to the other over this.

There is no issue because, at the end of the day, it is good for both parties, you assist each other. On popularity, I am also doing well for myself. I have been in the industry and doing well even before I met my wife, and I make my living from what I do.

Currently, I have a business. I also have a large farm, a very big one. So, I am doing well for myself and I am okay with that. She is doing well too and I have never for once wished she comes down. I am not that kind of guy, I wasn’t brought up that way.

I pray she continues to go up and I remain at the top. But my wife is not older than I am, I was born in 1979 and a lot of people know this. So, for those talking all about whether she is older than I am or not, they are the ones who cause issues between husbands and wives. I want to say they should stop that. If they don’t stop, those in the marriage too shouldn’t allow talks like that to get to them.”he said

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Updated: Two Autopsies Showed Sylvester Oromoni Died A Natural Death – Lagos CP

The Lagos state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, this afternoon held a press briefing where he spoke more on the investigations into the death of Dowen college student, Sylvester Oromoni.

Speaking to the press, Odumosu said the results from the first and second autopsies carried out on Sylvester’s body in Delta and Lagos state indicated that he died a natural death.

”A post mortem examination was initially carried out on 2nd December, 2021 by a Consultant Pathologist, Dr. Clement Vhriterhire of the Central Hospital, Warri, Delta State. The result of the first autopsy dated 10th December, 2021 attributed the cause of death to ‘acute lung injury due to chemical intoxication in a background of blunt force trauma’.

However, toxicology screening was recommended and also carried out. While waiting for the result of the toxicology, another autopsy was ordered by the Coroner Magistrate in Lagos because of the status of jurisdiction. The corpse was, therefore, moved with armed police escorts from Delta State to Lagos State by TOS Funeral and the autopsy conducted at the expense of the Lagos State Government.

The second autopsy was carried out at the Lagos state University Teaching Hospital on 14th December, 2021 in the presence of representatives of all the parties involved in the case. The second autopsy was carried out by Dr. S.S Soyemi, the Consultant Pathologist and Chief Examiner, Department of Pathology and Forensic Sciences, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos.

Odumosu said the second autopsy carried out in Lagos was witnessed by the following; Dr Uwon Eze, a consultant Pathologist from UCH represented Timile’s family, Dr. Badmus Kabiru, Consultant Pathologist from LUTH represented Dowen College, Dr. Nwigwe Chikodili Isabella, Consultant Pathologist from Military Hospital Yaba represented Edward Brown, student of Dowen College, Dr. Clemet Vhriterhire, Consultant Pathologist who performed the first autopsy represented the family of the deceased, Dr. Musa Stephen Itopa, Consultant Pathologist from UPTH represented Michael Kasamu, student of Dowen College, Dr. F.E. Emiogun, Consultant Pathologist in LASUTH, Dr. O.O. KilaUvie-Emegbo, Consultant Pathologist in LASUTH viii. Dr. O.O. Onayemi, senior Registrar in LASUTH ix. Dr. M.Salisu, senior Registrar on autopsy posting in LASUTH x. Dr. A.C. Chima, Registrar from ABU on autopsy posting in LASUTH xi. Dr. F. Emetomah, Registrar xii. CSP Rasak Oseni, Homicide Section, represented the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command. Xiii. DSP Olusegun Bamidele, Homicide Section, also represented the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos state Command and Sgt. Shola Adeniyi, Homicide Section, represented the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command.

The police boss stated that before the expiration of the 21 days remand order, the families of the accused students applied for their bail at the Magistrate Court 1 Yaba and that the application was approved hence the students who were earlier remanded at Boys Home, Oregun were granted bail. He added that the House Masters were also granted bail after the expiration of the 21 days remand order.

Speaking further, Odumosu said

”The result of the second autopsy carried out in Lagos was released on 21st December, 2021. The result attributed the cause of death to ‘Septicaemia, lobar pneumonia with acute pyelonephritis and pyomyositis of the right ankle’.

On 30th December, 2021, the toxicology screening results of the first autopsy carried out in Warri was released. The result issued and signed by Dr. Clement Vhriterhire, the same doctor who carried out the initial autopsy attributed the cause of death to ‘acute bacteria pneumonia due to severe sepsis’

At the end of diligent investigation carried out so far, there is no evidence to establish a case of torture, bullying and forceful application of poisonous substance against the suspects.”

Odumosu said all the suspects denied the allegations of torture, bullying and administering of poisonous substances to the deceased.

He mentioned that the allegation that the deceased was being forced to join a cult group was also not established as other students interviewed denied this.

”Final results of the post mortem and toxicology examination conducted both at Warri and Lagos agreed that the deceased died a natural death.”he said

Speaking further, Odumosu said

For purpose of clarification, it is pertinent to convey to members of the public in simple terms, the commentary/submission of Dr. SS Soyemi, the consultant pathologist who led a team of pathologists to carry out the autopsy.

He declared and I quote: Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a 12-year old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, reportedly died on November 30, 2021 at a private hospital in Warri, Delta State.

It was alleged that the deceased was physically assaulted and poisoned in the school prior to death. The first autopsy was done in Warri on December 2, 2021.

Following an order for a second autopsy, the body of the deceased was brought to Lagos for a second autopsy.

Our findings at the second autopsy include marked pallor of organs, pneumonia (infection of the lungs), infections of the liver and kidneys as well as the heart. These infections emanated from the ankle infection described earlier in the report. Microscopic sections also confirmed these findings.

Death was caused by Septicaemia following infections of the lungs and kidneys arising from the ankle wound.

No evidence of blunt force trauma in this body.

The findings in the oesophagus and stomach are not compatible with chemical intoxication. Death in this case is natural.”

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Speakers Encourages Youths To Take Charge of Their Lives As YMCA Holds 2nd Edition of YIELD SUMMIT

It was a impactful time at the 2nd Edition of the YIELD SUMMIT organized by Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Youth Club of St. Paul’s Ang. Church, Yemetu, Ibadan between Thursday 6 – Friday 7 January, 2022 at St. Paul’s Praish Hall, Oke Aremo, Ibadan.


The summit began on Thursday 6 January with the opening ceremony graced by the Chairman of the Summit, Chief Adegboyega Adebunmi; a Former Permanent Secretary of Oyo State, who was represented by his son Mr. ‘Sanmi Adebunmi, Keynoter, Dr. Philip Olujimi; a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Ajani Kayode; Founder Career Advancement Information Network among others.


In his presidential address, the President – Apanpa, Folorunsho A. said the summit was one of the new Innovation he Initiatived in 2019. “This Yield Summit was one of the new Innovation I Initiatived in the year 2019 during my tenure as the Club Secretary while being assisted by Bro. Bukunmi Ogunsola, the then Assistant Club Secretary under the led administration of Bro. Tosin Opeyemi, President 2019-2021. He further said “the summit was primarily instituted to assemble young people across all works of life to teach and educate ourselves on topical issues affecting the young people and the nation at large and also to look into the proofer solution(s) to this. Also, in building a life network of opportunities among young people.” However, it’s painful that promising young people of the century major the minor and minor the major, while wanting to get to the pinnacle of life by by-cuting the due process, Apanpa said.


The Chairman in his address delivered by his son Mr. ‘Sanmi Adebunmi, applauded the organizer of the summit for the initiative “I brought greetings from Chief Adegboyega Adebunmi to this honourable gathering and applauded the organizer for the new initiative around Yemeu and Ibadan as a whole.” He said this kind of empowering program was not in place during thier his dad’s era and that of his own ” This kind of empowering youthful program was not in place during my dad’s era and that of mine, so I want to enjoin the young people to key into all good initiative set up for them to be a candidate full of knowledge and also to be of positive mindset always”.


In the keynote address tagged on the theme “MINDSET: 21ST CENTURY’S VIEW” Dr. Philip Olujimi, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, said that ” In attempt to answer the challenging question of the mindset in the 21st century’s view, a certain attributes of life must be considered vis a vis, academic, creativity, entreprenurial, leadership and political orientation of life. The most compelling urge in our life should be our motivation and drive to self fulfuillmemt and self realization”. Olujimi in concluding his address said ” I must conclude this keynote address by no less than an important aspect of life that sub-serves the mindset of youths of the 21st century. This is no other attributes than ‘SERVICE’ render service if you will succeed, be among the great servers, the benefactors, it is only path to success by making the society your debtor and you may find your place among immortals”.


The Founder of Career Advancement Information Network – Ajani ‘Kayode took the participate through the first plenary session on Creative Mindset – A Self Discovery. He said, ” A creative mindset lies at the core of a creative person. Individuals have to discover themselves to enable them to maximize the rich potentials for the benefit of themselves and the society at large”. He further stated that;

“In the journey to self discovery, the place of creative mindset can’t be underrated. It can also means breaking out from whatever routinely work you’re doing and try something new for a change. It does not have to be something as bold and ambitious. You can enhance your creative thinking by doing something fun, something you enjoy, or something that you have always wanted to do.
Also, take a break If you are too tired or stressed to work on a task, then do not bother staring at your assignment because at your state, it won’t get you anywhere or worse, you’ll end up doing a very poor job at it. Step outside and enjoy a leisurely stroll around the block, or head to your favorite place to visit, such as a public park or the shopping center”

At the end of the day sections, an Award of Excellence was presented to the guests in recognition of their contribution and continued work for the development of the young people across the globe in valuing thier good deeds and what they would continue to do for the young people by the President – Apanpa, Folorunsho A. on behalf of the Club.
The second phase of the summit continued on Friday 7 January, 2022 with the plenary sessions led by the presentation of Hanson Olakunle, Youth President, YMCA Nigeria National Youth Forum on Enterprenureship Mindset, A Solution to the Unemployment Rate Among Young People. In his presentation he said, “Entrepreneurship is essential for economic development. Enterprenures promote balanced regional development in the country.” Entreprenures are stupidly Confident as how their goal will be work out against all odds and needs to bear risk, Hanson claimed “You shouldn’t consider begin an entrepreneur if your risk appetite is not high. Entreprenures develop thick skins to faliure and disappointment.”
Immediately after Hanson’s presentation, the Immidiate Past President Students Union of University of Ibadan – Akeju Olusegun mantled the podium for his presentation which centers on Leadership Mindset, a way of becoming part of Policy and Decision Making. He cannotes that leadership ideas must be in the subconscious of everyone while reflecting to John Locks’ “Tabularasa” and urged young people to be patriotist for the development of the country “If a leadership mindset is haboured by the Nigerian youth, it will be a good preparation to take up roles and positions in the country. Nigerian Youth should be ready to take up the roles of decision-makers in legislative and executive arm of government.” Parents must start teaching this kids to be leaders-who knows tommorow?, Akeju adviced.
After the end of the plenary sessions, the gusts were also presented Award of Excellence as that of former day. The summit was rounded off with closing remark by the President – Apanpa, Folorunsho A. “My profound appreciation goes to the Almighty God who has been our strength as a Youth Club since our inception in 1983 and the privilege to have a successful summit. I recognize every one who has been part of the summit for their notable contributions – the Church under the Vicar-ship of The Ven. Dr. Samuel A.O Osungbeju, the Chairman of the Summit, Chief Adegboyega Adebunmi, Keynote Speaker, Dr. Philip Olujimi, the sessions facilitators Ajani Kayode, Hanson Olakunle and Akeju Olusegun, the executive committee, Club members and every participants. He recognized the presence of Mr. Bayo Oyedeji, the Youth Coordinator of YMCA Ibadan and Bro. Isreal Odeajo, the Youth Chairman, YMCA Nigeria Western Zone who also graced the event. While he concluded that all should build up the positive mindset as power lies in it and that the presentations manscripts would be converted into e-book for it to cross the globe with it unvaning in February and he declared the 2nd Edition of the summit close.

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CCTV Has Exposed The Killers Of Slain OAU Student, Timothy Adegoke -Oriyomi Hamzat

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) has revealed that Founder of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife, Dr Ramon Adedoyin was involved in the murder of the Masters degree student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Timothy Adegoke.

According to popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, the CCTV obtained by police shows that Adegoke was killed at about 12am by Adedoyin, his son, Roheem Adedoyin and one Moshood, alleged to be an assistant to Adedoyin.

Hamzat said in a video that he released that after Adegoke was murdered, his body was wrapped and put in a car before they drove him out of the hotel premises.

“We have seen the CCTV video. Three persons killed Timothy Adegoke. In the video, we saw that Adedoyin, his son, Roheem Adedoyin and Moshood, a close associate of Adedoyin entered that room where Adegoke was logging at about 12am.

“After some moments, you know they don’t put CCTV camera in rooms. We saw some things before we later saw them come out of the room with the body of Timothy Adegoke wrapped in white cloth and a paper. They later drove him out.”

Hamzat called on everyone that has information about the whereabouts of Roheem to come forward with it, adding that he has a sum of N200,000 as a reward.

He also called on the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali and President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure there’s a justice for Timothy.

Adegoke came to OAU to write his exam and he logged at Hilton Hotel. He was allegedly murdered while his body was buried by Roheem Adedoyin without the consent of his family.

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Osun 2022: We Are Apolitical As Royal Fathers – Ooni Speaks As Oyetola Declares Second Term Ambition

Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers, the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II has told Governor Gboyega Oyetola that royal fathers of the state remain apolitical.

Ooni of Ile-Ife made this known on Thursday while reacting to the declaration ambition of Governor Oyetola to contest for second term during meeting of the traditional rulers.

We gathered that Governor Oyetola, declared his interest to contest for another four years to the monarch during an unscheduled visit to the meeting of the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers held in Osogbo.

Addressing the traditional rulers, Governor Oyetola said that his intention to run for a second term was part of efforts to consolidate on the good works and appreciable performance of his administration.

While seeking the blessings of the monarchs, the Osun Governor appealed to them to persist in their prayers for the success of his administration.

He noted that their prayers had been the driving force motivating him to put more into governance.

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Amotekun Arrests 15 Suspects For killing Police Inspector In Ogun

Operatives of the Ogun State Amotekun Corps have arrested no fewer than 15 men for allegedly killing an Inspector of the Nigeria Police Force.

The said Inspector, who was attached to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Intelligence Response Squad (IRT), Annex Ibadan, Oyo State, was said to have been hacked to death by the suspects on September 20, 2021.

The Field Commander of Amotekun in Ogun, David Akinremi, told newsmen that his men apprehended one Aminu Azeez and 14 others in Ogun State.

They were arrested “for conspiracy and murder of Inspector Adebayo Adele,” who was reportedly killed on September 20, 2021, at Imeko-Afon area of Ogun.

The Amotekun boss explained that the said Inspector Adele was macheted to death when he led a team of investigating officers to arrest the suspects, who he said bought stolen cows in Ibadan.

He disclosed that Aminu Azeez, a butcher by profession, was alleged to have bought stolen cows belonging to a complainant based in Ibadan.

When the IRT team arrived at Imeko to arrest Aminu Azeez, he and his accomplices “resisted arrest, and instigated others to attack the team.”

“In the course of the assault on the Police team, the suspects macheted one Insp. Adebayo Adele, a member of the team which led to his death,” he said.

He said the suspects were arrested on January 2, 2022, adding that they had been transferred to the IRT team, Ibadan, for further investigation, as search for other suspects continues.

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Divorce: My Husband Wants To Kill Me With Too Much Sex, Woman Tells Court

A mother of three, Olamide Lawal, on Friday pleaded with a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Mapo, Ibadan to grant her divorce on grounds that her husband, Saheed Lawal, engages her with too much sex.

In her petition, Olamide who lives in Ibadan also accused her husband of being a drunk.

“Lawal and I have been married for 14 years now. He is an unrepentant drunk who has no human kindness in him.

“He devotes his time to beer consumption, beating and forcing me to have sex with him. He does not provide for my children.

“I cannot stand him anymore,” she said.

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UPDATED: Withdraw Your Court Case To Become Olubadan— Ladoja Tells Ajumobi’s Obas

Recently, there had been series of controversies trailing the ascendancy of Olubadan throne after the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji Ajeogunguniso 1. This could be attributed to the crisis arising from the litigations that followed the giving of beaded crowns to the 10 high chiefs by the former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi

Meanwhile, Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland and former governor of Oyo State, High Chief (Senator) Rashidi Ladoja, has described the controversy trailing succession to the throne of Olubadan is needless.

Ladoja is the second most senior chief in the Civil Line that is to produce the next Olubadan of Ibadan, following the death of Oba Saliu Adetunji.

The former governor spoke at his Bodija residence on Thursday when the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant and senator representing Oyo Central, Senator Teslim Folarin, led bigwigs in the party to pay a condolence visit to Ladoja on the death of Oba Adetunji.

According to Ladoja, the controversy should not have arisen as the succession plan is clear and unambiguous.

“There is no controversy about it. Egbon Lekan Balogun is the most senior in our line and so he is the next in line to the throne.

“For those asking, my ‘body and mouth language’ is that Egbon Lekan is my senior and he is next in line to the Olubadan stool.

“I do not have the powers to make anybody Olubadan. In 2017, we instituted a case to challenge the needless reform that Abiola Ajimobi as governor wanted to do. Almost all of us as High Chiefs and members of the Olubadan-in-Council agreed to the filing of a suit to challenge him and we gave the task to Michael Lana.

“Lana later called me to say some of the High Chiefs told him to remove their names from the suit, leaving only my Egbon Balogun and myself. Two weeks after we started the case, Egbon Balogun said he was no longer interested in the case. I asked Lana if I could do it alone and he told he ‘yes’ and we continued.

“We won the case at the state High Court and Ajimobi appealed. In a judgment, the Appeal Court, a few days to the exit of Ajimobi from government, sent the case back to the High Court for retrial. They Judges of the Appellate Court said the case was brought under writ of summons instead of originating summons.

“By the time, there had been a new government headed by Seyi Makinde who said he did not want the distraction of the suit and called for out-of court settlement which we agreed to and did.

“After the terms of settlement were agreed to, the court gave a consent judgment based on the terms. But they said they were not happy and instituted two fresh cases which are still in court till today.

“So, I need people to understand that I am not causing any trouble. The cases that are in court today in respect of the Obaship tussle were instituted by Egbo Balogun and his colleagues who are still calling themselves Obas.

“It is they that the people should talk to. Let them go and withdraw the cases they instituted. I don’t like the unwarranted tension this matter is generating.

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