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Sylvester Oromoni’s Death: NANS Calls For Immediate Arrest Of School Principal, House Master, Others

SYLVESTER OROMONI’S DEATH: NANS CALL FOR THE IMMEDIATE ARREST OF SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, HOUSE MASTER, NAMED SUSPECTS AND URGE FOREIGN MISSIONS IN NIGERIA TO ENSURE SUSPECTS DO NOT SNEAK INTO THEIR COUNTRIES.

After careful observation of the intricacies surrounding the unfortunate demise of Sylvester Oromoni, a student of Dowen College, Lagos, who allegedly died from injuries sustained during an attack by bullies suspected to be senior students of the College and the high level of irresponsibility exhibited by the College in an attempt to cover up the real reason of Sylvester death, we are compelled to make the following demands:

That the Principal and the House Master of Dowen College whose negligence led to the attack and death of the student and who had purportedly misled the parents of the deceased and the public on the cause of Sylvester with the view of derailing the cause of justice and protecting the culprits be arrested immediately for a thorough investigation and subsequent prosecution according to extant law if found culpable of negligence resulting in the death and action capable of derailing and manipulating justice. We, therefore, call on the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State to ensure they are immediately arrested.

We equally call for the immediate arrest and interrogations of names of students mentioned in the attack that led to the eventual death of Sylvester irrespective of how highly placed their parents are. There must not be any sacred cow as all of them must be arrested, adequately interrogated, and charged if found culpable.

By this press statement, we put on red alert foreign missions in Nigeria to deny entry to the following students who had been fingered in the attack leading to the death of Sylvester Oromoni until the investigation is concluded

We note that if the allegation against these students is investigated to be true, they must be considered a threat in any country and they do not represent our country Nigeria as we cannot guarantee they will not constitute a greater threat to your country and its people. It is therefore important for them to be cleared of any wrongdoing in the death before allowing them access to your countries. Also if any of them has sneaked into your country, it is in the best interest of the security of your country to deport such to first clear their name in Nigeria before given access to stay in your country

We also call on parents of students who witnessed the assault at the dormitory to give their wards the necessary support and confidence to speak out to aid the cause of investigation to ensure bullying in schools is discouraged.

NANS will follow this case religiously in our attempt to be the voice of the voiceless and ensure a level playing ground at the cause of the investigation irrespective of how influential and wealthy the families of the purported culprits are.

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JUST IN: Gov Akeredolu Lifts Curfew Imposed On Ikare Akoko

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has directed that the curfew imposed on Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko NorthEast local government area of the state, be lifted.

The decision is to allow Schools in the town to reopen so as to complete the academic year; more so that Schools are scheduled to begin the end of the Term Exams soon.

Notwithstanding the lifting of the curfew, security agencies have been directed to monitor the situation in the town closely and impose sanctions on any breach of security and public peace.

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Nigerian Graduates Are Not Problem Solvers Because They Are Taught Outdated Theories – Akeredolu

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said that institutions of higher learning in the country will only be relevant when they start producing problem-solvers and not just certificate holders.

Governor Akeredolu said the hollow repetition of outdated and inapplicable theories which are taught in the institution of learning will only produce highly certificated citizens who lack capacity to solve basic problems.

The Governor declared that all true centres of learning must not be quiet at this crucial moment in the country, adding that “We live in a period when the interventions of true intellectuals are needed to illumine darkened paths.”

Arakunrin Akeredolu spoke at the 12th and 13th combined Convocation ceremonies of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State.

Governor Akeredolu was also conferred with an award of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) of the University.

He was accompanied to the event by his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu.

Other dignitaries on the Governor’s entourage included Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Tayo Alasoadura; Oba Fredrick Akinruntan Obateru, the Olugbo of Ugbo land; Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin; members of the House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun; President of the Customary court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Eunice Alade; members of the state executive council led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; Justice Alero Akeredolu of the State High Court; Executive Chairmen of local governments led by the Chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in the state, Oloruntogbe Augustine; commissioner-designates and recently appointed Special Advisers.

Also at the event were Chief Akin Olujinmi, SAN; Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, Hon. Isaac Kekemeke, Rear Admiral Samuel Ilesanmi Alade (Rtd), Prince Ademola Adegoroye, members of the past state executive council and other important dignitaries.

The Governor noted that all activities in the institutions of learning must be geared towards self-reliance, saying science must be promoted above superstitious beliefs.

“Any institution of higher learning or research centre whose focus is not on these practical means of coming out of doldrums betrays its mandate,” he said.

Governor Akeredolu tasked the academia not to be tired of educating the people on the best way possible out of the current predicament as a country.

“They must enlighten us about the concept of federalism. We must know the limits and responsibilities of states as component units in a federation.

“We should be certain of the meaning of a constitution as the basic law of a democratic country. There must not be doubts as regards political ideas such as sovereignty, legitimacy, rights and duties of citizens.

“They must educate the people to understand why all authorities must be subordinate to the people and civil service must be made to actualize this objective.

“Our centres of research and learning must be ready to come up with innovations on how best to plant our food and feed our people. We must depend on our children to fix our roads, hospitals and secure the land,” Arakunrin Akeredolu said.

He stressed that the education of a citizen is the most important assignment of the society which he said is represented by the government at all levels.

Governor Akeredolu said the challenges faced by any society must form the basis for the design of a curriculum of instruction, adding that its content must reflect the aggregate of the collective aspirations towards development.

“The current process of certification, promoted vigorously by a system which appears content churning out graduates without requisite capacity for the qualifications with which they are saddled, must be reviewed.

“Our universities must not be seen as centres of preparing young people for an ultimate carnival-like procession culminating in the award of degrees and diplomas which are a veritable embarrassment to the holders.

“Certificates are mere evidence of participation in a process. They do not necessarily bear testimonies to capacity. The disturbing reality which finds expression in the presence of multitude of unemployed graduates in an underdeveloped country should be a source of deep anxiety.

“While inadequate funding may be adduced as a factor militating against qualitative education, it is disingenuous and escapist to look away from the fundamental cause of progressive rot in the system.

“There has been a disconnect between the social realities and the pretentious emptiness served as diets of instruction,” Governor Akeredolu lamented.

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Iyake Lake Festival: LACA Holds HIV/AIDS Test For Ado-Awaye Indigenes, As Alado, Other Stakeholders Call For Govt Support

As people thronged the town of Ado-Awaye yesterday to celebrate the first Annual Suspended Iyake Festival, the Local Action Committee on AIDS (LACA) also organized a sensitization programme on AIDS/HIV where people of the towns were sensitized and tested for HIV free of charge.

Iyake Lake is the only natural suspended lake in the whole world followed by the artificially created one in Colorado, United States of America. The hanging lake is at the top of Ado Hill.

Ado-Hill tourism centre has become a behold for tourists and a spiritual rejuvenation for worshippers and the inclined. The awe, wonders and investment potentials of this natural phenomenon has compelled attention such that Iyake Suspended Lake in Ado-Awaye recently came third in the online voting among seven (7) natural wonders in Nigeria.

Present at the festival was the Alado of Ado-Awaye, HRM, Oba Ademola Olugbile Makuledoye II, traditional rulers, Commissioner for Information and Tourism, Hon. Wasiu Olatubosun, tourist lovers, PRESS men, the Festival Planning Committee members among others.

Alado in his speech, urged the citizens of the town to support him in his bid towards the development of the town while calling on government and all stakeholders to ensure that the only natural suspended lake in the whole world is given needed attention to attract people from different parts of the world.

The Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Alh. Alade Bello while speaking urged all the citizens to support Alado in his quest to promote Ado-Awaye to the whole world while calling on government and all stakeholders to give a facelift to Ado Hill.

Mrs. Titilola R.A., the Local Action Committee on AIDS (LACA) Manager, Iseyin Local Government while granting interview to Oduduwa News said, the sensitization programme on AIDS/HIV was brought to Araromi LCDA in commemoration of the Annual Iyake Festival and the World Aids Day.

“I am here as an indigene of Ado-Awaye to supervise the sensitization programme. We are also organizing free HIV test with testing kits for the people in line with the vision of annual World Aids Day”, said Titilola.

“It is imperative to ensure that people know their status so that we can eradicate the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in our society.

“It should be noted that the statistics of HIV is still high in Nigeria and all hands must be on deck to ensure that we don’t pass the virus to the next generation.

She also spoke about the significance of Iyake Festival while calling on government and all stakeholders to ensure that Ado-Awaye Tourist Centre is fully developed to meet up with global standard.

“In his speech, Commissioner for Information and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun while speaking said that in his own capacity, he has been showcasing the endowments of Ado-Awaye Hill to the world as he always talks about Iyake Lake whenever he is invited to speak on radio or television programme.

The Festival witnessed performance from Musician, Masquerade, Gelede Crooners, traditional rites and several traders displayed different products for sales.

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Encomium As Gov Makinde Lays Foundation Of LAUTECH Iseyin Campus

Determination to make Oyo state, Nigeria’s first point of learning destination has been revealed by Governor Seyi Makinde, for advancement of Education in the State.

Makinde stated this while laying the foundation block of Administrative Building of the College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Recourses, LAUTECH Iseyin campus, at Okeho Road, Old College of Education Site, Iseyin.

The Governor while addressing Cabinet members, local Government Chairmen, traditional fathers, religious fathers, announced approval of 500 Million Naira Grant to ensure smooth-take-off of the campus, alongside 200 Million Naira Grant from the Federal Government.

The Oyo state’s helmsman also stated accomodation of the campus in the capital expenditure which forms integral part of the proposed 2022 budget still undergoing scrutiny by Lawmakers of the state’s House of Assembly led by Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin.

Earlier in his address, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Professor Ayodeji Omole, recalled the institution’s problems before the eventually ceding by the National Universities Commission to Oyo state Government.

While appreciating Governor Makinde for giant strides made till date, Senior Advocate of Nigeria who is also a philanthropist, Ahmed Raji, demanded upgrade of infrastructural facilities for the campus to aid easy-movement of students and boost economic activities.

Foundation-laying ceremony of the Administrative Building of the College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Recourses, LAUTECH Iseyin campus, recorded the attendance of Oyo state’s Chief- judge, Muktar Abimbola, Chairman, House Committee on Education, Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture, Commissioners, lawmakers and many others.

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IBADAN YOUTH SUMMIT: Start Learning Vocational Skills – Stakeholders Advice Nigerian Youth On Unemployment

Yesterday, the Ibadan Prime Youth Forum(IPYF), the youth wing of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, had her first edition of Ibadan Youth Summit tagged: The Burden of Youth Unemployment, whose fault?, Sustainable Intervention and Solutions.

The event featured youths of Ibadanland and friends of the city coming together to participate and contribute to the many issues bothering youthful youthfulness in Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole, with trade exhibition, speeches, panel sessions, questions and answers, and skill acquisition admittance for participants.

In attendance were notable people of Ibadan extraction, which includes the President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga and his cabinet members, Professor Allan Femi Lana, son of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Odulana Odugade, among others.

While declaring the summit open, the wife of the President-General of CCII, Princess (Mrs.) Oluyemisi Adeaga congratulates the organizers for their initiative in putting up this youth engagement event together.

In his Opening speech, CCII President-General, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga also commended the Forum and reiterate his commitment of the leadership of CCII which he head to the development and advancement of Ibadan Youth.

He further encourages the youths to engage in more meaningful things that will serve as catalyst to their development.

The National Coordinator of the Forum, Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo in his remarks said; “the purpose of the Summit is to address the issue of unemployment and proffer practicable solutions.

“Unemployment is a global concern among developing countries, and forcing them facing acute unemployment in the formal and informal labour markets. Nigeria, with the largest youth population in Africa, is no exception” he said.

He further stated that; “practical solutions that will be work upon will be drawn from submission from discussants who will be speaking on the topic.”

“At the end of today, we hope to provide recommendations to address the immediate and longer-term aspects of the youth unemployment challenge in Nigeria; especially as it concerns Ibadan youths”

“Nigeria ranked 158th out of 183 countries in the domain of employment and opportunities. One unique feature of the economic growth problem in Nigeria is its inability to create more jobs. Considering the growing youth population, estimated to reach 150 million by 2030, this is a significant concern” he concluded.

Discussants at the first panel session includes: Asiwaju Azeez Olasunkande, the group head, HR Resort International Limited, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde, CEO Kayrom Lee, Titilope Gbadamosi Adebayo, Former SSA community relations, Oyo state, Hon. Bolaji Repete, ably represented by former S.A on Students’ Matter to Late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Mrs. Fatima Hassan-Adeleke and Mrs Steve Ogundipo Olayinka the representative of the State Coordinator of National Directorate of Employment.

In their words, they encouraged the youths to take charge of their lives, hunt for opportunities in their various field.

They further admonished Nigerian youth, who are graduates and undergraduates to start learning skills, either soft skills and other vocational skills, that will put them at the center of job creation and employer of labour.

The NDE representatives also uses the medium to inform participants on how to benefits from free skills acquisition put in place by the Government, while it was also confirmed that the leadership of the Ibadan Prime Youth Forum are working on linking participants who attended the programme and indicated interest in learning vocational skills to the agency and other partners of the events.

During the second session, Discussants shared their success stories, and how the youths can getting started.

Mrs. Adejoke Lasisi further enlightened the youths on many opportunities open for their consumption.

Other discussants includes Mr. Wale Oladiti, CEO Weeldrop Petroleum, Dr. Wole Odetayo represented by Mr Isreal Raphael and Mrs Damilola Ashaleye, CEO Ashdam Solar, they all gave insight on how they started their businesses, the challenges and how they were able to overcome the challenges.

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FOSSU National Lauds Gov. Makinde Over Pledge to Pay Bursary to Oyo Indigent Students.

The National Council of Federation of Oyo State Students Union has lauded the Executive Governor of Oyo State over the pledge to pay bursary for Oyo indigene students. It should be recalled that bursary, which is the major dividends of govanance enjoyed by students constituency, has been long overdue.

The Governor expressed his readiness to disburse bursary and scholarship to indigene students at the official turning of sod of Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Iseyin Campus. While reacting to students with banners appealing to the gorvernor to cushion thier academic effect through the disbursement of bursary, the governor reiterated his commitment to the payment.

We have heard the governor pledge with great admiration of the sound reasoning therein and we are convinced beyond all reasonable doubts that the pledge is born out of pure love for education and Students welfare who are not only the future of the state but also partners in transformational and developmental agenda of the state.

Conclusively, the National President on behalf of the students populace expresses profound appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to our governor for the continual support and responsiveness to Students plight and urge the concerned stakeholders to fast track the disbursement processes.

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Dowen College Continues Classes Online Despite Sanwo-Olu Shutdown


Mr Sanwo-Olu’s administration had ordered the indefinite closure of the school following the death of a 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni Junior.


The management of Dowen College, Lagos, has announced the commencement of online academic session despite Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s order to shut down all activities in the school.
Mr Sanwo-Olu’s administration had ordered the indefinite closure of the school on Friday, following the controversies surrounding the death of a 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni Junior. This was to enable proper investigations are carried out.

Late Sylvester Oromoni Junior


On Saturday, an online news platform reported that the school management, in a mail sent to parents shortly after the shutdown, announced that all academic activities will be held online until further notice.


“We wish to inform you that further to our meeting at the Ministry of Education the school will be shutting down all physical activities till further notice. All learning will move online in the interest of safety and transparency,” the management said in the mail, a screenshot of which was seen on Twitter.
It further commiserated with the family of the Oromoni Junior who died after sustaining injuries over his alleged refusal to join a cult group in the school.


Since the incident, there has been outrage as many called for a complete shutdown of the school and demanded justice for the 12-year-old with #Justiceforsylvester trending on Twitter.
This followed the management’s claim that the deceased only suffered football injuries despite evidence of his last moments that indicated that the 12-year-old was beaten, as his lips were swollen and blood was spotted on his teeth, an indication that he also had injuries in the mouth.
Sylvester Oromoni, the father of the late student had alleged that parents of students responsible for torturing his son were on the move to fly them out of the country.


“The parents of the boys are wealthy. They withdrew them. The school called the parents to pick their wards; interviewed them. Some of the parents are planning to fly the children out of the country,” Mr Oromoni alleged while disclosing that Oromoni Junior was also given a chemical substance.

Source: Peoples Gazatte

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Ex-Supreme Court Judge, Bolarinwa Babalakin Is Dead

Bolarinwa Oyegoke Babalakin, an influential judge, who retired as a Supreme Court justice, has died. He was aged 94.

Mr Babalakin, the father of billionaire businessman and lawyer, Wale Babalakin, who was called to the London Bar in the late 1950s, died this morning, December 4.

Prayers will be held for him today at his hometown of Gbongan in Osun State.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

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Oyo Lawmaker, Dele Adeola Lauds Makinde For Awarding Iseyin/Ogbomosho Road To Contractors

The honourable member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency while granting an interview today to with the crew of ODUDUWA NEWS commended the executive governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde on the recent award of Iseyin/Ogbomosho road project to the contractors.

Dele Adeola said, “the construction of Iseyin/Ogbomosho road is a blessing to Ogbomosho, Iseyin, Oke-Ogun and the entire Oyo North Senatorial District. It is a jinx breaking project by Makinde-led administration having been neglected for a decade as this will open up the agro-economic area of the zone, it will bring unity to the Senatorial District, allowing more investors to invest in the zone. Particularly, linking investment opportunities from the Northern part of Nigeria and Oyo North region.”

“I use this medium to commend the governor for deeming it fit in awarding the road project to contractors at appropriate time in order to speed up economic development of the region as envisioned. Recall that at the inception of my administration as a Representative from the zone, we had a debate at the State Assembly on the need to reconstruct the road and we passed a resolution urging the executive arm to open more roads in the state, rehabilitating the damaged ones and the completion of abandoned road projects.

“I am elated that today, the road project has been finally handed over to the contractors, this will in no doubt reshape the socio-economic outlook of the entire Oke-Ogun.

“We cannot overlook the importance of the road which includes improvement of agricultural activities, establishment of more agro-allied industries along the road, opening up of market opportunities for the northerners and international communities and lastly the creation of jobs for the teeming youths of the state.”

The Honourable, while appreciating his constituents for the trust reposed in him, on behalf of Iseyin and the entire Oyo North Senatorial District thanks the Executive Governor of Oyo State for the recent award of contract of the laudable project. He however expresses his confidence in Seyi Makinde-led administration and vows to uphold his vision in achieving a new Oyo State.

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