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Sen. Ademola Adeleke Never Promised To Procure A Private Jet For Ooni – Media Aide

The Ooni of Ife has debunked the rumour flying around where it was alleged that the former gubernatorial aspirant, Senator Ademola Adeleke had promised to get Ooni a private jet.

This was contained in a statement released by the Director of Media and Publicity, Prince Moses Olafare as read in part:

“The Directorate of Media and Public Affairs of the Ooni of Ife’s Palace wishes to inform the general public to disregard a viral report where the spokesman to the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Comrade Moses Olafare, is reportedly quoted as stating that a gubernatorial aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ademola Adeleke, during a courtesy visit on Wednesday promised to procure an aircraft for the Ooni.

“To set the record straight, no such report was issued from the palace despite the fact that the politician’s speech was twisted by some writers with hidden intentions including to drag the respected stool of the Ooni in mud.

“While further clarifications could be sought from videos that emanated from the visit, the Ooni’s singular request was for a credible election devoid of crisis for the betterment of all, which the PDP chieftain agreed to.

“Going further, it is a statement of fact that, in the usual character of all political office aspirants and party’s candidates without exception, the visiting Senator Adeleke made several promises including the reconstruction of roads in Ile-Ife and completion of the Osun State Airport project at Ido-Osun among others. Sadly, these developmental bullet points were mischievously ignored in the viral news reports.

“On the controversial “Private Jet” it is a common knowledge that the Adeleke family has a fleet of private aircrafts which could have been the basis for the governorship hopeful to have lightly said, “Baba Private Jet tee ma gun Gan n be n’le. BABA, PRIVATE JETS YOU MAY NEED FOR YOUR TRIPS ARE READILY AVAILABLE”.

“While it is ridiculous to see such misinformation trend on supposed credible news platforms including national dailies, the palace of the Ooni wishes to caution the general public from erroneously believing the false report as it is a lie from the pit of hell.

“Adeleke’s visit was not the first and would never be the last political visit to the Ooni and other traditional rulers in the state as we are already approaching the election year in the state of Osun while other aspirants including the incumbent governor are still coming to make their promises as usual. Why the hullabaloo?

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Alleged N5.2b Fraud: Court Fines ex-JAMB Registrar, Ojerinde N100,000 for Stalling Trial

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Adedibu Ojerinde to pay N100,000 witness’ expenses to the prosecution for stalling proceedings in his trial for alleged diversion of over N5.2billion public funds.

According to the Nation Newspaper, Justice Obiora Egwuatu handed out the order while ruling on Friday on an application for adjournment made by Ojerinde’s new lawyer, Doyin Awoyale.

At the mention of the case, lead prosecuting lawyer, Ebenezer Shogunle, said the case was set down for the commencement of trial, and that the prosecution as three witnesses in court.

Awoyale said himself and others were just briefed by the defendant to represent him.
He sid since the previous defence lawyer left, the defendant’s new legal team requires time to familiarise itself with the case.

Awoyale then prayed the court to shelve the business of the court for the day, a request Sogunle objected to, arguing that it was unfair to abort the planned commencement of trial after the prosecution has taken the pain to assemble its witnesses.

Shogunle said one of the witnesses travelled at great risk from Ibadan the previous day.

He noted that the last three adjournment have been at the instance of the defence.

He however added that should the court chose to grant the defence lawyer’s request, it should be on the condition that the defendant pays the prosecution witness’ expenses as provided in Section 251 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA).

Although Awoyale initially objected to the prosecution’s request that his client pays the cost of bringing its witnesses to court, he later changed his mind upon the judge’s intervention.

In a ruling, Justice Egwuatu granted the defence’s prayer for an adjournment and proceeded to order it to pay N100,000 to the prosecution, as witness’ expenses, on or before October 11.

The judge then adjourned till February 8 next year for the commencement of trial.
Ojerinde was arraigned on July 6 on an 18-count charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/97/2021, in which he was accused among others, of complicity in the diversion of public funds estimated at over N5.2billion.

The prosecuting agency – Independent Corrupt Practices & other related offences Commission (ICPC) – claimed Ojerinde committed the alleged offences contained in the charge, from when he served as the Registrar of the National Examination Council (NECO), through his days in JAMB till 2021.

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Makinde Approves Appointment Of 5 Judicial Officers, Flags Off New Legal Year

He maintained that the government is standardizing the selection and recruitment process in the judiciary to sanitize the sector, adding that Oyo State House of Assembly has already approved the appointment of Justice Moshood Abass as the President of the Customary Court of Appeal.

He explained that judiciary will be getting unprecedented capital budget inflow in the 2022 Budget, as an additional N6 billion capital projects has been included in the budget.

He said: “It, indeed, gives me great pleasure to be here with you today to kickstart the 2021/2022 Legal Year. The beginning of a new Legal Year, which comes after the usual annual vacation in the judiciary is a refreshing time that affords Your Lordships and all stakeholders in the sector to re-calibrate and pitch for higher heights of service delivery for our people.

“Let me start by commending the Judiciary in Oyo State for standing firmly with us in the actualization of the judiciary sector version of the Roadmap for Accelerated Development of Oyo State, 2019-2023, our governance template, which encapsulates welfare for serving and retired judicial officers and workers, and a reform agenda that seeks to place the sector in position of excellence in the service of the people of Oyo State.

“I am therefore pleased to inform this gathering that this administration has approved and started implementing welfare packages for justices both serving and retired, through the revised pension and gratuities scheme meant to take care of all justices.

“Equally, I am pleased to intimate this gathering that the state has secured the approval for the appointment of five judicial officers, four of whom are for the High Court, while one is for the Customary Court of Appeal. They all came through a meritorious process of examination and interviews supervised by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Oyo State.


“Let me reiterate that this process will not only be sustained, I affirm that it has come to stay as this will ensure that every qualified person of Oyo State origin can aspire to the highest position in the judiciary, while helping to maintain the independence of judiciary.

“We are standardizing the selection and recruitment process in this arm of the judiciary as part of our reforms aimed at taking out the rot in the sector.”

He also disclosed that that judiciary sector will be getting unprecedented capital budget inflow in the 2022 budget, adding that an additional N6 billion in capital project funding has been included in the budget.

He said :”With that, we will be completing the New Court in Ring Road; the Iyaganku Customary Court, other JSC structures and the Olomi Prisons.

“This administration is not about to drop the ball in its avowed commitment to the welfare of judges and stakeholders in the judiciary sector in general. The government has been buying vehicles for judicial officers of the High Court, it also intends to buy vehicles for the new judges and members of the Judicial Service Commission.”

The governor stated that the state will continue to initiate reform policies that would enhance e- governance procedures in the state.

He added: “Just as we are doing that, we are also not losing sight of the need to reform the sector and bequeath to our state a judiciary worthy of the dreams of our forefathers.

“In that light, we are putting measures in place to accommodate e-filing and enhance online/virtual processes in the Judiciary.

“I cannot end this address without acknowledging the harmonious relationship between the judiciary and the Government of Oyo State. We have your Lordships to praise for this. We are especially thankful that the judiciary maintained its usual calm even in the face of the challenges that plagued the selection of judges that have now been approved by the National Judicial Council (NJC).”

In his sermon, the Lord Bishop of Ibadan Diocese, the Most Rev’d Dr. Joseph Akinfenwa, admonished Nigerians to always put hope in God at all times despite the prevailing challenges of economic hardship, security tension and experiences of hopelessness across the country.

He equally appealed to the Oyo State Government to reaffirm its stance of nobility and justice by returning missionary schools to their original owners.

On the governor’s entourage were the Deputy Chief of Staff, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, DG, Due Process, Ms Tara Adefope, Special Adviser on Media, Jide AJANI, Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa,S. A (Legal Matters),Barr. Ifedolapo,Ologburo among others.

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Osun Amotekun arrests suspected interstate kidnapper

Amotekun corps

The Amotekun Corps in Osun State on Thursday said it apprehended a suspected kidnapper, Ridwan Kasali, who allegedly abducted five children in Osogbo, the state capital.

According to PUNCH Metro Kasali was accosted and queried by some residents in Zone 6, Capitol area of Osogbo on Wednesday after they noticed his suspicious movements in the area.

After he could not give a satisfactory response, he was reportedly handed over to men of the Amotekun Corps.

The Field Commander, Osun Amotekun Corps, Amitolu Shittu, said during interrogation, the suspect confessed to abducting five children, whom he took to Ibadan, Oyo State.

Shittu said the suspect was subsequently handed over to the Department of State Services, Osun State, for further action.

He said, “The residents of the area informed us of the presence of the suspect in the neighborhood and we immediately went there.

“He told us that he came from an area in Ibadan. He also confessed that about five children had been successfully abducted and taken to Ibadan, where they were killed. We found Indian hemp on him and handed him over to the DSS for further investigation.”

Source: PUNCH News

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2023: Sanwo-Olu Flags Off SWAGA ‘23 in Lagos, Drums Support For Pro-Tinubu Movement

The political unit of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu – literally stood still on Thursday for the formal launch of Southwest Agenda 2023 (SWAGA ‘23) in Lagos State.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined full political machinery in the State to host the carnival-like event held at 10 Degree Event Centre in Oregun and attended by political leaders from all divisions of Lagos.

SWAGA, a group being led by Senator Dayo Adeyeye, is a political movement building support base for the former Lagos State Governor in anticipation of his interest to contest for president in the 2023 general elections.

Sanwo-Olu was accompanied by all members of the State Executive Council, lawmakers in the State House of Assembly, and members of Conference 57 to formally unveil the political group.

Declaring total support for the group’s agenda, Sanwo-Olu said SWAGA was formed based on the belief in Tinubu’s vision and political philosophy that prioritise development of human capital and economy.

The Governor described the APC National Leader as a “core political thinker” of the contemporary generation, noting that Tinubu’s constituency in progressive politics stood him out as a beacon and rallying figure capable of delivering directional leadership to the country in the next dispensation.

He said: “Asiwaju Tinubu’s story has been a legend in vision, passion and action. These three values stand him out among his contemporaries in national politics today. It is no wonder the man stretches his arm of fellowship beyond Lagos, the State he led for eight years as a Governor and in which he bequeathed the legacy we are building on. He is nationalist in thinking and progressive in action.

“The SWAGA we are launching in Lagos today is a demonstration of Tinubu’s enduring political principles and strong vision. Those behind the movement took the three values and push them with passion. What we are witnessing today is the action from the vision and passion; this is what SWAGA represents. By the grace of God, we will drive this agenda to logical end and we will all witness the inauguration of our political icon come 2023.”

Sanwo-Olu assured the proponents of the movement of his continued support, promising to mobilise more political support for the group. He said he would join hands with SWAGA coordinators to take the agenda beyond the Southwest region and make it a national movement.

Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said Tinubu personified the progress the Nigerians had been yearning for, drumming support for the APC National Leader.

“If we want true progress, employment, security and development, we all know who is capable of creating these opportunities for us. He is Asiwaju,” Dr. Hamzat said.

Senator Adeyeye said Lagos was the last State to be visited since the movement started last December, noting that all political and traditional rulers across the State have been carried along.

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Amotekun Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Kill One, Rescue Victim In Ondo

Amotekun Corps in Ondo State have arrested suspected kidnappers and killed one during a gun battle.

The suspect identified as Funmi Adenuoye was said to have been killed while trying to escape from men of Amotekun Corps.

The deceased was part of the trio gang kidnappers that kidnapped a businessman Shakirudeen from his resident in Waterside of Ogun state on Wednesday.

The suspects were nabbed following their heedless car driving belonging to the victim, into Ondo State which made Amotekun to chase them and they were intercepted at Okitipupa Axis of the State.

One of the kidnappers, identified as Ibrahim who was arrested after gun battle confessed that he had negotiated with the victim to pay ransom of N2m.

The Amotekun Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye confirmed the incident to newsmen and stated that his intelligence network also aided the operation.

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Council of Elders Ask Gov Makinde to Establish Development Corporation in Oke-Ogun

The Oke-Ogun Council of Elders held its meeting yesterday at the residence of the President, former Minister of Agriculture, Otunba Bamidele Dada, OON to deliberate on various issues affecting Oke-Ogun specifically on the areas of economy, security and social issues.

The meeting played host to Prof. Tunji Akande, former Director General of Nigerian institute of Social and Economic Research NISER briefing the Council on economic development of the region and Hon. Dele Adeola, member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency who also briefed the Council about the efforts the Oke-Ogun caucus of lawmakers at the State Assembly are making to ensure that the region gets its own fair share of development activities.

The president, Otunba Bamidele Dada, OON while giving his remark admonished all sons and daughters of Oke-Ogun to ensure that they contribute their own quotas towards the development of the region.

In his words, Prof. Tunji Akande, spoke on the solutions to economic development of Oke-Ogun, and implored the people of the region to join hands together towards the development of the region. He averred that Oke-Ogun can only be developed if both natural and human resources endowed to the region are well utilized for meaningful development.

He however frowned at some economic saboteurs who continually aid illegal miners to rip off the region of its endowed natural resources.

Comrade Jare Ajayi, the Spokesman of the Council while speaking to the correspondent of ODUDUWA NEWS, said the essence of the meeting was to agree on proactive steps that could be taken to harness both human and natural resources endowed to Oke-Ogun towards its development.

He used the ocassion to appreciate the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde on his efforts at ensuring that development comes to Oke-Ogun.

The Council commended Gov Makinde for siting LAUTECH Satellite Campus in Iseyin, the ongoing construction of township road in Saki and his concerted efforts at ensuring that the projects that have Federal Government input are speedily done for the benefit of the populace.

The elders however alerted the State and Federal Governments as well as all stakeholders to be security conscious and prevent the region from being used as safe haven or refuge camp of the remnant of bandits currently being dislodged from their various hideouts in the Northern region.

The Council further used the ocassion to unanimously request the establishment of Oke-Ogun Development Corporation in order to speed up development and also implored the State Government to ensure that the Local Government councils are fully operational so as to be holding them accountable for the development lacuna in the State.

The meeting had in attendance some eminent personalities from the region included Prof. Tunji Akande, former Director General of NISER; Prof. YK Yusuf, OAU, Ile-Ife; Comrade Jare Ajayi, Elders Council/Afenifere Spokesman; Alh. Abu Gbadamosi Olododo, former TESCOM Chairman, Elder Olalere among several others.

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Apologize within 48hrs or face lawsuit for defamation – 2Face threatens Brymo

Nigerian singer, Olawale known as Brymo has been slammed with threat to be sued if he doesn’t apologize to 2face for making defamatory statements in his recent tweet.

The former has taken to his twitter page to share the letter he received from the latter’s lawyer today, October 7, 2021.

Brymo tweeted along with photo of the document;

“I have received this from Innocent Idibia’s lawyers, or so it reads.. I’ll advice they go on to court, as I insist on all my tweets asserted… they are not “nonesense”…

The document was seen to have read in part; “The baseless and false accusation has caused unspeakable distress to our client and his family. You have also caused estimation to be lowered in the estimation of his friends, business associates and wilder members of the public and further caused him a significant loss of business.”

It also stated that Brymo had been given 48hrs to retract the statement he made about 2face, also to tender an unreserved apology.

In the letter, it was stated that if he failed to do as asked, he was be slammed with a billion naira damage fee.

Recall that the brouhaha has started when Brymo called out 2Face Idibia for physically assaulted and accused him of sleeping with his wife, Annie Idibia.

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Team 4+4 debunked sack rumor of Alhaji Olopoeyan’s Son warns Aggrieved PDP members against bitter politics

The era of political blackout is gone in Oyo State,this statement was made by a political group in Oyo State named team 4+4 founded by Hon. Gbenga Adewusi Ayinde a.k.a Arole when investigating the sack rumour of Adeyemi Abubakar the son of Oyo state PDP chieftain Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan which was levelled against the personality of our working governor Engr. Seyi Makinde and shooting stars sport club’ (3SC).

       The management of the club ‘(3SC ) debunked this sack rumour during the investigation by team 4+4, they made it clear to us that no member of the club was sacked and we were made to understand that the player in question collected his september salary and all other benefits alongside his football team mate.

    The management of the club ‘3SC’, further enlighten this issue by saying that Adeyemi Abubakar did not play a single match in the last NNL but still he was not penalized but given his monthly benefit.

    The management of 3SC lamented over this sack rumour, asked that when has WhatsApp platform or social media platforms becomes a medium to sack players in 3SC.

     Team 4+4 after a worthy and fruitful investigation of the sack rumour found out that it’s the work from the Aggrieved members neither a political game by the opposition who are enemies of good governance, yes enemies of good governance they are’ because the rumour is so cheap that the ever working GSM who is busy restructuring Oyo state will order instant sack of just a 3SC’ player.

    Team 4+4 says governor Seyi Makinde doesn’t play a bitter politics,he cannot because of the differences between him and his leader Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan sack his innocent son Adeyemi Abubakar.

    Team 4+4 now uses this medium to warn all rumours carrier to desist from unprofitable job like this as it will take them nowhere.

    Conclusively team 4+4 admonished every citizen of Oyo state to stay positive and focus with the working government in Oyo State as he Engr. Seyi Makinde will always deliver to us as he promised.

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