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TOOAN Leader, Istijaba, Four Others Arrested By Lagos Police, Gun Recovered

Following up on earlier warning by Lagos State Government for trouble makers to steer clear of the metropolis, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) this afternoon arrested one of the leaders of Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria (TOOAN), Alhaji Azeez Abiola, and four suspects for attempting to cause mayhem in Agege.

The RRS just also recovered a pump action gun in the area.

Alhaji Azeez Abiola, alias Istijaba was arrested along with Yusuf Azeez, a.k.a Araba (42), Kazeem Akinbode a.k.a Womi (43), Taofiq Odewale, a.k.a Omo Iya Agba (38) and Moses Abiodun, a.k.a Orobo (34).

They were arrested in Agege while leading a team of supporters to NURTW headquarters in Agege, an action which the authority believed would trigger violence and chaos in other parts of the metropolis.

While police arrested Azeez Abiola and four other suspects, a pump action gun was recovered from the area where some of his supporters who fled to evade arrest were standing.

The State Government had earlier today warned that it would deal decisively with people trying to foment trouble in Agege and Abule Egba after it got intelligence that some hoodlums were trying to cause pandemonium.

While Government appealed to aggrieved persons to explore legitimate channels to seek redress, it directed Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi to reinforce patrol of Agege and Abule Egba in order to forestall breakdown of law and order.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi has directed CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi to transfer the suspects and the exhibit to the State Command for further investigations.

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Ibadan Robbery: Gov. Makinde Reacts, Reiterates His Administration Commitment In Addressing Insecurity In The State

The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde on Thursday responded to the Robbery Attack that took place in the early hour of the Thursday in the State where unknown masked armed robbers attacked a bullion van carrying money to a bank around Idi-Ape.

According to the Governor “I received the sad news of the robbery attack at the Idi-Ape axis of Ibadan which resulted in death and injuries of residents”

The Governor also assured the residents not to panic as security agencies are already investigating the incident “The security agencies are investigating the incident. I pray that the souls of the dead rest in peace and ask that we keep their families in our prayers”

“We are grateful to those who called 615 to report during the incident. We will continue to improve our response times using the apparatus available to us at the state level. We remain grateful to all security officers who continue to put their lives on the line for us”

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Ibadan Robbery: Police Gives Fresh Update, Says One Armed Robber Killed

Ngozi Onadeko, Oyo state Commissioner of Police visited the scene of the robbery incident, where a van transporting money to a bank at Idi-Ape in Ibadan, Oyo state was attacked by Unknown Armed Robbers.

While speaking at the Crime Scene, the Commissioner said that her men also killed one of the robbers but the corpse was taken away by the robbery gang.

The police boss said that in and out of the state had been locked down with a view to preventing the robbers from getting out of the state.

The CP said the police in connection with other security agencies in the state were working assiduously to arrest the robbers, assuring that more details would be provided on the matter.

Her words: “First of all, I have to say it is an unfortunate incident. We just finished the retreat and I am coming from the airport directly here.

“It was a coordinated attack, which we are still trying to find out what actually happened, because they trailed the bullion van from where it got the money from and where it want to dispatched it. We could see the shot they made.

“I can’t definitely say now what actually went on. All the exit and entry points into Oyo State have all been blocked. So, we are trying our possible best to get them to know what actually happened.

“I can tell you for sure that two of my men were shot on the leg. Let’s just do our investigation and then we will be able to tell you and give you more details.”

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OAU Student Dies After Falling Into A Septic Tank In The Hostel

A 100-level student of the Department of Linguistics and African Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun state, has died after she accidentally fell into a septic tank in her hostel on Wednesday February 9.

Heritage was said to be packing her clothes that she had washed earlier when she suddenly slipped into the septic tank in the hostel where students are allegedly asked to pay as much as N200, 000 for a bed space.

Confirming her death, the University’s Students’ Union president, Ogunperi Taofeek Olalekan, in a statement released, said

”Heritage Ajibola, the Linguistics and African Languages student who accidentally fell into the soakaway this afternoon at Bver Hostel, Maintenance Hostels, is confirmed dead!

This incident is highly unfortunate. The Union mourns her. May her soul rest in peace. May God give her family, friends and course mates the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

It must be noted that Heritage’s death was avoidable if the soakaway system was properly constructed and covered. It is saddening that this has happened despite the huge amounts of money paid by students for rent. The Management of the Hostel must answer for the death of Heritage. The Union is immediately demanding justice for Heritage, with a view to forestalling a possible reoccurrence of this.

Amandla! Ngawethu! “

One of the SUG excos told LIB that the Vice-Chancellor of the school visited the scene of the incident this evening and promised to ensure that necessary actions are taken.

The school authority is yet to release an official statement on the incident.

Meanwhile, students of the school have taken to social media to react to the unfortunate incident. They called for sanctions to be taken against the management of the hostel where the incident happened.

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JUST IN: Oyo Govt’s Arm Twisting Tactics May Cause Power Outage In Ibadan, Other Cities – IBEDC

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company IBEDC has claimed that the recent action of Oyo State Government to seal off its offices could be likened to an arm twist tactics that may cause power challenges to businesses and residents in Oyo State.

This was contained in a statement released and sent today to ODUDUWA NEWS by the Chief Operating Officer, Engr. John Ayodele as read in part:

“”The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDV) Plc hereby informs its esteemed customers of the retaliatory and illegal action of the Oyo State Government over the issue of its huge indebtedness. The Oyo State Government on Wednesday 9 February 2022 commenced the sealing of our offices within the State over some suddenly contrived debts labelled revenue bills and personal income without due notification. This issue of revenue bills and personal income tax arising now is quite suspicious”, said Ayodele.

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Adulterated PMS: Buyers Lament Damage Of Vehicles As Marketers Give Reasons For Fuel Scarcity

The major reason for the fuel scarcity hitting various cities in Nigeria has been given by marketers in the upstream and downstream sector in the statement released to newsmen.

In the statement, it was gathered that certain volume of contaminated Petroleum Motor Spirit PMP has been in supply chain. It has been identified and quarantined but it has caused some supply hiccups that will get worse before it gets better.

According to the press release, the marketers were quoted as saying, “to ensure safety of vehicular and equipment safety, the limited product of the impacted product has been isolated and withdrawn from the market including loaded trucks in transit.

Our technical team in conjunction with NNPC Ltd and other industry stakeholders, will continue to monitor and ensure quality petroleum products are adequately supplied and distributed nationwide.

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‘I be Nobody’s Ex’, Says Ooni of Ife’s Estranged Wife, Queen Naomi

“I be nobody ex”- Ooni of Ife’s estranged wife, Queen Naomi, has shared her first video on social media weeks after announcing her separation from the monarch.

Recall that in December 2021, she announced she was leaving the monarch. Unconfirmed reports claim some prominent Nigerians mediated and the Royal couple resolved their issues.

She reposted a video on her Instastories last night after a makeup session. The video had a song by singer Beeley playing in the background.

The lyrics of the song goes; “I’m a beauri, I be spec, I drip glory, I be nobody’s ex, haters go hate o, potatoes will potate”

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Four Teenage Girls Caught With Human Heads In Lagos

A group of four teenage girls who are said to be students of a secondary school in Lagos have been reportedly caught with human parts concealed inside their school bags for alleged money ritual.

According to reports, the young girls were discovered after a taxi driver who carried them raised an alarm that he perceived foul odour from his cab.

The driver is said to have handed the girls to the gateman of the school and when their school bags were checked, human heads were found inside.

Law enforcement officers reportedly swung into action and the girls were arrested.

The incident is coming at a time when the prevalence of ritual killing among youths is in the limelight.

Only a few weeks back, there was a national uproar when four teenagers in Ogun State were caught in the act performing money ritual after they had beheaded the girlfriend of one of the members of the gang.

The young boys who claimed they had gotten the procedures for the ritual via Facebook were burning the young girl’s head in a pot when they were caught.

Similarly, two minors, both aged 15 were caught in the act trying to use a 14-year-old girl for rituals in Bayelsa.

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CCII Decorates Chief Mrs Ladoja As Grand Ambassador of Ibadan Culture

The Former First Lady of Oyo State, and wife of the Current Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland Chief Mrs Mutiat Ladoja on Tuesday was decorated as the Grant Ambassador of Ibadan Cultural.

According to the Chairman of Ibadan Cultural Festival Central Committee 2022 Chairman, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola, the award was part of activities marking the yearly Ibadan Cultural Festival organised by the Central Council of Ibadanland Indigiens (CCII).

Speaking at the event, the CCII President General, Prince Yemisi Adeaga noted that the award was to appreciate the former First Lady for her contributions toward upholding Ibadan culture and tradition.

He added that CCII, which consists of over 300 clubs deem it fit to bestowed the award on Ladoja for tourching lives of the poor and less privileges in Oyo State particularly Ibadanland.

He said Ladoja’s pedigree and anticedent qualified her for the award, which was the first thing that has ever happened in the history of Ibadanland.

“Before we could have single out someone for an award, he/she must have been someone that transverses in Ibadan culture and heritage, which shows her as true Ibadan daughter, she always promoted our culture.”

In her remark, the former first lady expressed her gratitude to CCII for counting her worthy for the award, promising to continue to uphold Ibadan tradition in high extreme.

Other Personality Presents Includes; Elder Brother of Governor Seyi Makinde, Barr. Muyiwa Makinde, the Iyaloja of Ibadanland, Chief Mrs Iswat Ameringun, Ekeefa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Lekan Alabi, Local Government Chairmen, Representatives of Ibadan Prime Youths Forum, and Government Appointees Among Others.

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