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Housewife arrested after setting her husband’s 23-year-old married ‘side chic’ ablaze in Ogun

A 32 years old housewife and a mother of 3, Kehinde Abdul Wasiu, has been arrested by operatives of Ogun state police command for pouring petrol on her husband’s mistress, Tosin Olugbade, 23, and subsequently set her ablaze which led to her death.

The suspect was arrested following a report lodged at Onipanu divisional headquarters Ota by the husband of the deceased one Fatai Olugbade, who reported on November 22 that sometime in August 2021, he accused his wife of having extramarital affair with one Ismail Wasiu, and to his surprise, the said wife packed out of his house and moved to the house of Ismail Wasiu.

He stated further that on the 14th of November 2021, he learned that the wife of Ismail Wasiu had an argument with his wife, and the said Wasiu’s wife poured petrol on her and set her ablaze. The deceased was rushed to the hospital by her family members but later gave up the ghost while receiving treatment.

Upon the report, the Dpo Onipanu division, csp Bamidele job, quickly mobilized his men and moved to the scene where the husband of Kehinde who had asked his wife to run away was arrested.

The case was then transferred to the homicide section of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for discreet investigation. The CSP Femi Olabode-led homicide team embarked on a technical and intelligence based investigation which led to the apprehension of the suspect Kehinde Abdul Wasiu at Saki area of Oyo state.

On interrogation, the suspect confessed to committing the crime but claimed that she didn’t know what came over her on that fateful day. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect and her husband initially lied to the family of the deceased that it was cooking gas that exploded and burnt the deceased. But when the lie was exposed, the husband quickly asked the wife to take to flight.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the commissioner of police, CP Lanre Bankole, has ordered the speedy conclusion of the investigation.

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Comedian Cute Abiola Served One-Month In Detention For Violating Armed Forces’ Social Media Policy – Navy

The Nigerian Navy has freed online Comedian, Abdulgafar Ahmad, aka Cute Abiola, from detention.

Naval spokesperson, Commodore Suleman Dahun, confirmed the development on Friday.

Cute Abiola was said to have been missing on Monday, November 15, 2021, when his colleague in the comedy industry, Debo Adedayo aka Mr Macaroni, raised the alarm that he was nowhere to be found after reporting at his office in Navy Town, Lagos, that same day.

Two days after the alarm was raised, Dahun had announced that the funnyman wasn’t missing but was detained for contravening the military laws by posting a video of himself in military uniform on social media, an act which is said to be in violation of the armed forces’ social media policy.

Dahun had also added that the comedian failed to show up when called upon to explain himself but only returned after the expiration of his leave on November 15, 2021, and was put behind bars the same day.

On Friday, the naval spokesman maintained that Ahmad knowingly violated the armed forces’ social media policy but was given a punishment after he was tried for misconduct and indiscipline.

He added that the funnyman is no longer in the naval detention as he has been released to serve his punishment.

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Oyo Govt Dispels Rumour of Students Turned Yam Tuber

Following a wide spread rumour at early hour on Friday 3rd December, 2021 that two students of Bashorun High School Bode- wasinmi Ibadan turned yam tubers after taken N1000.

The state Commissioner for Education Science and Technology Barrister Abiodun Abdu-Raheem swung into action, went straight to the school to ascertain the authenticity of the information.

According to information gathered, the suspected man (apprehended) was sent to deliver two yam tubers and ten pampers at sango by one Alhaja at the neighborhood who confirmed this by showing the remaining four yam tubers.
The Commissioner while addressing both the parents and the students at the school premises advised all to always be patient and confirm information before raising false alarm to confuse the public and creating unnecessary tension.

Barrister Abdu-Raheem said the information is baseless and untrue. He therefore assured students and the public of government commitment to security and safety in the state.

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Lagos Govt Orders Indefinite Closure Of Dowen College Over Student Death

File photo of the main entrance of Dowen College

The Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, located in the Lekki area of the state.

This is pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of the school.

The announcement was contained in a statement signed on Friday by the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, of the Lagos State Ministry of Education, Ganiu Lawal.

The statement added that the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo announced the closure of the school after a meeting with the School Management and Staff.

The Commissioner also called for calm, saying no effort will be spared in getting to the root of the incident.

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Breaking: Court Of Appeal Frees Founder Of Sotitobire Church, Alfa Babatunde

The Court of Appeal siting in Akure, Ondo state capital has set aside the judgment of the Ondo state high court that sentenced the founder of the Sotitobire Praising Chapel.

An Ondo State High court had sentenced the Prophet to life imprisonment over the disappearance of one- year -old boy, Gold Kolawole in his church in 2019.

The Sotitobire founder had asked the appeal court to nullify his life sentence conviction by the court.

The court ruled that the circumstantial evidence the high court based its judgement is not enough to convict him.
He was therefore discharged and acquited

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I Will Correct The Wrongs In Nigeria If Given The Chance — Tinubu

The National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said he is aware that Nigerians are angry over years of leadership failure in the country, and the inability of the current government to improve their quality of life.

He however, pleads with the people to not give up, but instead, give the ruling party another chance in the next presidential election to correct the wrongs.

Tinubu who is going all out for the presidency in a potentially political career ending contest, has been up and doing, making consultations and seeking support from influential persons across the country.

His most recent jaunt saw him visit elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, who confirmed that the APC National Leader not only informed him of his desire to contest in the next presidential election, but also “asked for my support.”

“He (Tinubu) just came to visit me but actually I have two of them (presidential aspirants) that I have earmarked right from the beginning and I made a vow that any one of them who came to ask for my support first is the person I would support. Tinubu is the first person, ” he told told Saturday Punch.

It is believed that Tinubu is determined to contest in the next election even if it means running on a different platform should the APC fail to give him the party’s ticket.

Speaking in Kano in what would be seen as a political statement from a man who hopes to succeed Buhari in 2023, Tinubu is already laying the ground work, promising to address the many challenges currently facing the country.

When you see the social media today, you see the minds of our youths. They are angry, but we appeal to them that we will listen to them,” Tinubu said in the statement.

He said the poor state of the nation’s economy has forced Nigerians into compulsory fasting, adding that the current government need to do more to address these urgent issues.

“Your own employment rate is 33% and you ask us to keep on fasting. The one we are fasting spiritually is voluntary. We have been fasting for so many years.”

He added that sovereignty is that of Nigeria and it is only the federal government that has the sovereign power and must use it to improve the quality of life of Nigerians. – Nigerian Pivot

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“I Was Fortified With Charms By My Father Before I Moved To Lagos” – Convicted Robber

A traffic robber arrested by the Decoy Team of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in a sting operation around Otedola Bridge and Ojodu – Berger, last week Friday, has disclosed that his father fortified him with charms before leaving the village for Lagos.

The convicted robber, Samuel Adetomi (18) was arrested at Otedola Bridge by RRS team in traffic. He was in company of about four other suspects, trying to rob a motorist when he was arrested.

While his three other colleagues who sighted the plain cloth officers on time escaped, Adetomi couldn’t make it out of the scene on time, hence, his arrest.

It took more than six policemen to subdue, handcuff him at the scene.

He revealed that he sells bottled water in traffic and rob at night, adding that he sleeps under Ojodu – Berger foot bridge at night.

He added that the several diagonal incisions all over his body as well as the ring found on his toe were part of the fortification with charms his father made him go through before leaving Abeokuta for Lagos.

The operation was part of the festive period’s sting operation ordered by Commander, Rapid Response squad (RRS), CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi in selected spots within the metropolis, to stem the incidences of traffic robbery.

CSP Egbeyemi while re – echoing the directives of Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu noted that more security strategies would be deployed to reduce crime during the festive period.

Recovered from him were charms and hard drugs.

Adetomi, who was transferred to the court for prosecution on the order of the Commissioner of Police, was sentenced to four months imprisonment.

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Peace Walk: LASU Students Vow To Walk With Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State University (LASU) students on Thursday expressed their readiness to participate in the proposed Peace Walk, being organised by the State Government to herald the healing of Lagos in the aftermath of last year’s EndSARS protests in the State.

The students of the state-owned tertiary institution who came out in large numbers to welcome the Governor, who is also the Visitor of the institution, said they have all resolved to participate in “A Walk for Peace” with the Governor for peace and prosperity of the State.

LASU students made their resolve on the Peace Walk known through their Student Union President, Comrade Oladipupo Uthman Badmus on Thursday during the sitting of the Students Representatives Council, the legislative arms of the Students Union Government.

The sitting was the first Council session to be held at the newly built Students Arcade of the school, which was commissioned by Governor Sanwo-Olu on Thursday.

The LASU Students Arcade is the largest Student Union Building in any Nigerian tertiary institution.

Speaking during the sitting, which was witnessed by Governor Sanwo-Olu, the Vice Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Tunji-Bello, Special Adviser to Governor on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab and members of the institution’s Governing Board, among others, President of the Student Union, Comrade Oladipupo Uthman Badmus and Speaker of the Students Representatives Council, Rt. Hon. Mustapha Adejuwon, who led students to welcome Governor Sanwo-Olu described him as Youth-Centric Governor.

They commended the Governor’s giant strides in Lagos State, especially in the education sector.

“To Mr. Governor, Sir, it is what you signed up for but we are indebted to you. Be rest assured, whenever you walk, we will walk with you. We will be by your side. Whenever you run, we will run with you to the end,” Badmus assured on behalf of LASU students.

Governor Sanwo-Olu who had the first session with the Students Representatives Council, charged the students to join hands with the State Government and LASU management for the institution to make it competitive among notable universities in the world.

Governor Sanwo-Olu during the sitting announced a donation of two brand new big buses to the Student Union to ease movement around the campus as well as other gadgets and equipment for students’ use.

He said: “I want to tell you that we are in this journey together and together, we will build the biggest university in the whole of Africa and it will compete with the greatest universities in the entire world.

“I feel highly honoured that all of you have turned out in large numbers to come and see the possibilities of what we can do collectively.

“This arcade will provide the right atmosphere for the leadership of the Student Union of LASU and opportunity for students management better relationship. It would provide an opportunity to engage with the wonderful youths in LASU, because this is also a building to develop the future leaders that are leaders here today.”

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PIX 1 L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (second right) cutting the tape to commission the new Student Union Arcade at the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Behind him is the Special Adviser on Education, Barr. Tokunbo Wahab and Vice Chancellor of LASU, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello (second left) and others.

PIX 2: Newly commissioned Student Union Arcade at Lagos State University, Ojo by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

PIX 3 L-R: Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, watches as Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu receives a plaque from the Speaker of the Students Union Representatives, Rt. Hon. Mustapha Adejuwon and President of the Student Union Government, Comrade Oladipupo Uthman Badmus, during the commissioning of the new Student Union Arcade at LASU, Ojo, on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

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OPINION: A Concise Narrative of an Engineer of a Modern Oyo State and a Fellow Silent Achiever and Thoroughbred Geologist By Akinloluwa Akinbode

One wouldn’t argue the excellent talent and potential disovery abilities of His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, especially in appointing capable hands to man most important agencies and ministries of the government of Oyo State. One of such is the appointment(s)of Mr. Abiodun Oni, a trained geologist who until his first political appointment was a successful Director of an Oil and Gas company. The Igbeti-born geologist brought to limelight, the Oyo State Mineral Development Agency where he served as Executive Chairman in the first two years of Engr Seyi Makinde with a stellar performance. No one would have believed such agency existed or that the state is still blessed with such enormous Natural Resources and the potentials therein, which swiftly attracted the unusual presence and patronage of the present Federal Government’s Ministry of Mines and Steel and both local and foreign expatriates. I see him as a man of more action than rhetorics.

Since the assumption of office of new and “returned” Cabinet Members in the state, one of the most important and highly impacted areas is the reinvigorated and rejigged Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, headed by the Okunrin jeje (Gentleman) Abiodun Oni. Prior to his assumption of office, the State, had degenerated into a total mess and a shadow of the legacies laid by the Late Rt. Hon. Kehinde Ayoola of blessed memory, who during his brief but impactful time in office converted some artificial dump sites, like Alakia Interchange and other spots, known for indiscriminate dropping of dungs and heaps of refuse to a cynosure of all eyes.

Major roads across the state were filled with debris, residents with active subscription to private refuse collectors became unattended to, and left to live a unhealthy lifestyle with polluted environment. There were complaints of poor evacuation, disposal and dumping at refuse sites, while some “media houses” capitalised on that to discredit the incumbent government, not minding the fact that the onus rested on the private contractors who were at loggerheads with the government based on personal interest and cared not what happens to the health, wealth and status of the state.

Being a distant admirer, I melted the very first day I saw him interacting and giving orientation to roadside traders and market men and women at New Gbagi market just two days after assumption of office. On this fateful day, Hon. Commissioner led environmental officers and trucks in evacuating stocks of refuse on road median and illegal garbage dump points in a cleanup drive with full commitment and humility. A man of such calibre meeting with representatives of each market, applying diplomacy instead of the “Obis” draconian approach we used to know, in his quest to protect and provide a healthy living environment for everyone and also enhance the aesthetically pleasing environment to attract tourists and investors with a scintillating view and fresh air for residents of the state.

This is quite laudable and we hope that we abide by environmental laws to maintain the best refuse disposal methods and have a cleaner and healthier environment under the Gentleman Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources; Mr Abiodun Oni and His Excellency Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde.

Akinloluwa writes from Egbeda.

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Gov Makinde Approves New List Of Oyo LG Exco

About three weeks after Governor Seyi Makinde ordered its withdrawal owing to irregularities, a new list of Secretaries, Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistants for the 33 Local Government and 35 Local Council Development Areas in Oyo state has been released.

Nigerian Tribune reported that the commissioner for local government and chieftaincy matters, Chief Bayo Lawal released the new list to Chairmen of the local government areas and local council development areas at State Secretariat, Ibadan, on Wednesday.

It will be recalled that Makinde had ordered the immediate withdrawal of the lists of local government appointments three days after he approved them following complaints that the lists had been manipulated.

Upon its release on Wednesday morning, Chairmen of each of the 33 local government areas continued to visit the office of the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters for the list for their respective local government.

The release of the new list followed the conclusion of screening by the committee set up to look at the appointments across all the local councils.

In presence of the Bayo Lawal among other party stakeholders, the screening involved leaders of each local council affirming or not affirming with names of nominees as they are reeled out by the chairman of each local government.

During the screening sessions which ran into days and nights, objections were listened to with necessary adjustments done when objections are considered credible.

In some local government areas where some leaders got up to five slots in the earlier withdrawn list, they were prevailed upon to let go of some slots so as to accommodate other tendencies.

In the screening sessions, there were hues and cries by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that members of the coalition parties seemed to be getting a lot but the state governor’s state that 30 percent of the slots be reserved for the coalition parties was allowed to prevail.

In local government areas where there were still unresolved issues, governor Seyi Makinde constituted another three-member committee comprising former deputy governor, Engineer Hamid Gbadamosi, Dr Kola Balogun and party Chairman, Honourable Dayo Ogungbenro to prevail on leaders to accommodate the various shades of political opinions.

It was gathered that Governor Seyi Makinde was present at some of the screening sessions to prevail on the various leaders to compromise on the filling of the slots.

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