A Lekki big boy was on Friday apprehended after he tried to steal an expensive car with the use of charms also known as jazz or juju.
The car dealer shared the story alongside a video of the suspect, whom he said called him indicating interest to buy a 2020 Dodge Challenger.
They bargained the price over the phone and agreed on N22 million, after which the buyer said he would visit to inspect the car.
When he arrived, he started acting funny in the office by first demanding to know the name of the car dealer.
He then asked that the security man come and show him the car, when the guard showed up, the big boy dipped his hand in his pocket and ordered them to give him the keys.
But the security gave him a hot slap before police was called to arrest him.
Seven persons were killed, while seven others sustained injuries on Saturday in an accident involving a Mercedes Benz luxury bus at Ososa Bridge on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway.
Mr. Ahmed Umar, Sector Commander of the FRSC in Ogun confirmed the incident in Abeokuta. Umar said the accident occurred at 12:20 a.m. and it was caused by excessive speeding, wrongful overtaking, and loss of control by the driver.
He said that the unregistered vehicle took off from Ojuelegba, Lagos, and was heading to the eastern part of the country when the accident happened. He added that 63 persons – 40 male adults, 15 female adults, and eight children were on the bus and that 49 of them, including all the children, escaped unhurt.
He added that the injured victims were rendered first aid treatment while the deceased were deposited at State Hospital Mortuary, Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State. The sector commander cautioned motorists about dangerous driving, especially during this period of high vehicular movement and night travels when visibility is poor.
He advised motorists to drive defensively, maintain safe speed avoid night travels and obey traffic rules and regulations.
Umar commiserated with the families of the crash victims and enjoined them to contact the FRSC Ijebu-Ode unit for more information about the crash.
The Governing Council Chairman of the prestigious Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa, Professor Samuel Ogunwale Ogundiran, has rejoiced with the Executive Governor of Oyo State HE Engr. Seyi Making on his 54th birthday anniversary.
The Council Chairman in his birthday statement made available to newsmen this morning, as read in part:
“I rejoice with the peace loving Governor of Oyo State for adding another meaningful year to his years on Earth with uncommon achievement and contribution to mankind. It’s crystal clear that, the Executive Governor of Oyo State is a symbol of development, an icon of humanity and a builder of intelligent leaders, who has made significant impacts in oyo state and Nigeria at large”
Speaking further on the impacts of the Executive Governor of Oyo State in Education Sector, he appreciated his commitment towards development. “It’s obvious that the accelerated development in Oyo State Education Sector and peaceful coexistence among the civil servant from primary to Tertiary institutions, could be attributed to the leadership acumen and initiatives of the Executive Governor of Oyo State.
However, the Chairman Governing Council Prof. Samuel Ogundiran on behalf of the entire Council members, Staff Management, and Students of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa, convey their Celebration message to the Executive Governor of Oyo State on his birthday celebration. While extending his best wishes, he appreciated him for giving him the opportunity to serve as the council chairman of AOPE.
He wished Egnr Seyi Makinde, Happy birthday and many happy returns in sound health and more prosperity.
The Executive Chairman Chairman of Egbeda Local Government; Hon. Sanda Sikiru Oyedele, on behalf of the great people of Egbeda Local Government celebrates the Governor of Oyo State; Governor Seyi Makinde.
The Chairman through his media aide; Kunle Molomo describe the Governor as God sent, Peace lover and an uncommon Leader.
He mentioned that Egbeda Local Government has already worn a new look within the little period the Governor has spent.
Hon. Sanda added that Governor Seyi Makinde magical performance has made him the real Koseleri the state has ever had.
He concluded by wishing him many happy returns of his big day!
…says the season calls for introspection and continued prayers for the nation
The Governor of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has felicitated Nigerians, particularly Christians in the State as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
He urged them to use the Yuletide season to rekindle acts of love and kindness to one another, especially the vulnerable in the society.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, in Osogbo, Governor Oyetola urged the people of the State to rededicate themselves to the service of humanity, in line with the true teachings of Jesus Christ which emphasise brotherly love, tolerance, care for the needy and patience, among other virtues.
Oyetola, who called on Christians to use the festive occasion to pray for the prosperity, peace and unity of Nigeria, reminded them that the coronavirus is still very much around as the country is now in the fourth wave, with over 500 per cent increase in infections.
He urged that all celebrations be done responsibly within the dictates of all COVID-19 guidelines.
The governor further noted that the period calls for introspection and continued prayers for the nation and therefore called on Nigerians to continue to reflect on the positive tenets that unite the nation and strengthen the polity.
“As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate ourselves to the service of humanity in line with the true teachings of Christ which emphasise brotherly love, tolerance, care for the needy and patience, among other virtues. It is time to make these virtues more evident and practical in our lives.
“As a reminder, the coronavirus is still very much around. Let us not loose guard. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that the country is now in the fourth wave of COVID-19 with over 500 per cent increase in infections across the country. I therefore urge you all to celebrate responsibly within the dictates of all COVID-19 guidelines.
“Also, let us seize the festive occasion to pray for the prosperity, peace and unity of Nigeria as this period calls for introspection and continued prayers for our dear nation. I therefore call on Nigerians to continue to reflect on the positive tenets that unite us as a nation and strengthen the polity.
“On behalf of my family and the Government of Osun, I wish the citizens and residents of our dear State, especially those of the Christian faith, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ahead,” Oyetola said.
The Department of State Security Services DSS has released man believed to be native Doctor of the embatlled Yoruba Nation Agitator, Chief Sunday Igboho.
This was made known today by one of Igboho counsels, Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq as read in part.
“This is to announce the release of Mr. Dada Ifasooto who was secretly arrested by the State Security Service (SSS) on 16th July, 2021 on the allegation that he is a native doctor who prepares charms for Chief Sunday Igboho.
“Mr. Dada Ifasooto’s whereabouts was unknown for months until one of the released detainees from SSS custody informed our office that he is in the custody of the Secret Service in an underground locker.
“The strange allegations against Mr. Dada Ifasooto and his incarceration defies logical and legal thoughts and underpins the ill-motivated persecution of Chief Sunday Igboho and his associates. Amongst other things, it exposes the straw-clutching antics of the State Security Service in this matter even as it underscores the ridiculous and unlawful length the agency is willing to go.
“Mr. Dada Ifasaato, the latest victim of the overreaching arms of the DSS although having regained his freedom after months of deprivation and the sufferance of the indignity of his detention, have the trauma of his experience to contend with for a life time.
The palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, says it is probing possible hacking of Olori Naomi’s Instragam page.
It denied knowledge of the report that the marriage between the monarch and his wife has ended.
Olori Naomi had announced through her social media handles on Thursday that her marriage to Ogunwusi has ended.
But in his first official reaction to the claim, the Director of Media and Strategy, Ooni’s palace, Moses Olafare, said as of Wednesday evening, Ogunwusi and Naomi went to bed as husband and wife.
According to him, separation in marriage cannot be done by one of the parties, stressing that probe will be launched into whether or not Instagram page of Naomi was hacked.
Olafare, during an interview with our correspondent, said, “Separation is a two-way affair, it is not something that is announced by one party. The announcement of separation is subject to agreement by both parties.
“The palace is not aware of such separation because we all went to bed last night (Wednesday) the two being the king and queen.
“So, if by this morning, the queen went to social media to write that she is no longer in marriage with Ooni, we will look into it to see whether or not the Instagram page truly belongs to her, and to know the reason behind it.
“But as of today, this moment, the palace is not aware of the separation. Marriage is a private affair, no matter how prominent the personalities involved, it is a private affair.
“We will dig deeper and know what happened, but like I said, all of us just woke up to read about the separation on social media.
Even by this time yesterday, (Wednesday) kabiyesi was still packaging special gift for her.
“If you want to separate with someone, you cannot be packaging gift for her. I was aware that Kabiyesi was putting special Christmas gift together for her. If he is not in love with her, he cannot be doing that. In fact, the Christmas gift has been delivered to her already.”
The Governor said “We are spending the Christmas break in Saki and so today, we went out to inspect some projects. One of the projects – the 9.7km Saki Township Road dualisation which we had hoped to commission this month, is behind schedule but will be ready for commissioning next month.
We also inspected the Adabo Primary Health Centre which is one of 299 PHCs being upgraded in Oyo State. It is about 60% complete. However, the Saki Township Stadium is not progressing as expected so we will be speaking with the contractor to find out the reason for this.
We also visited the Adabo Market, Saki which burnt down recently. We promised to rebuild the market and support the traders who lost goods in the inferno.”
Olori Naomi Silekunola, mother of the prince of Ife, Tadenikawo, in her divorce notes has denied that her collapsed marriage to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, was an arranged one.
She also debunked some other rumours about the failed marriage, including the fact that she was introduced to the Ooni by a prophetess, the number of pregnancies, she had had and other incorrect “impressions.”
She said, contrary to rumours, she wasn’t leaving because of another woman as the monarch had always had “side attractions but it was never an issue.”
On how they were introduced, she said, “The marriage was not an arranged one, as many have misconstrued. I never knew the prophetess said to have introduced me to him. Instead, he introduced her to me after I agreed to marry him. I was only being polite out of respect for him.”
Regarding rumours on previous pregnancies, she said, “I have never been pregnant all my life before Tadenikawo. My son is my first ever pregnancy with medical reports to back it up. The girl who is said to be my daughter is my niece.”
On Thursday, Olori Silekunola announced the end of her three-year marriage to the Ife monarch. The marriage produced a prince, Tadenikawo.
The Ooni had been previously married to Queen Zaynab-Otiti Obanor and has a 29-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
