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Statistician Advocates Sound Management of Nation’s Population For Economic Development

Dr. Olaniyi Olayiwola of the Department of Statistics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, has asked the government to maintain a balance between population and available resources to have a better society. Dr. Olayiwola, who is the Head, Department of Statistics, gave the charge while featuring on FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM live interactive programme, Boiling Point. According to him, the government should optimise the utilisation of available resources and keep a proper record of the same.

“Population control is necessary, but not achievable in Nigeria due to certain factors, as the only way out is to manage and utilise our resources optimally. When we use it optimally, there will be a balance between our population size and the available resources for overall economic development. It is because people are not engaged that there is a population explosion,” he said.

Dr. Olayiwola stressed that Nigerians are not doing things the way they are supposed to be done, but rather, doing things the way they want them done. He said cultural and technological issues were some of the problems the nation was facing when it comes to population explosion. He disclosed that that 90% of Nigerians only believe in having children and not considering their upbringing and welfare. The Don urged the government to start keeping a proper record of things to have a better understanding of what is happening, adding that there are so many things that are underutilised in the country. “For a country to have a high income, it needs urbanisation, diversification of the economy, and manpower, but Nigeria is too porous and we are not doing things the way it should be done. We need to maintain a balance”, he said.

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Osun Gov, Oyetola condoles Senate’s spokesman, Ajibola Bashiru over death of mother-in-law

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has condoled the lawmaker representing Osun Central at the 9th Senate, Dr Ajibola Bashiru over the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs Susan Gladys Aso.

The Governor’s condolence message was contained in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, in Osogbo on Saturday.

Governor Oyetola said: “Dear distinguished, I was sad to learn of the demise of your mother-in-law, Mrs Susan Gladys Aso and wish to convey my heartfelt condolences to you, your wife and the entire family of the deceased.

“While it is painful to lose a loved one, I urge you and the entire family, especially your wife, to take solace in the fact that Mama lived an inspiring life that is worthy of emulation.

“The late Mrs Gladys was a hardworking, loving and accommodating woman, a great teacher and worthy role model to her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

“We pray to God Almighty to grant her soul eternal rest and comfort you and the family she left behind.”

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Omolafe’s Death, A Tremendous Loss for Akure ~ ODI Group


A Socio-cultural group in Akure, known as the Ooye Development Initiative (ODI) has advised the occupants of Akure not to mourn the death of Hon. Adedayo Omolafe who was a member of the house of representative, but to celebrate his legacy continuously.


Hon. Omolafe, who died untimely on the 16th of August, 2021, popularly known as Expensive was a member of the Ooye Development Initiative (ODI) and was a representative for the Akure North and South in the lower chamber of the National Assembly in Abuja.
Mr. Sunday Falee, the president of the Ooye Development Initiative (ODI) in a solacing message defined Omolafe’s death as a tremendous loss to the people of Akure.
In his statement, he said, “Hon Omolafe was a great son of Akure who impacted the lives of so many people. He was a philanthropist, a humanist, and a selfless politician whose grassroots links were unbeatable. A political colossus of immense significance to the teaming people of Akure, we are greatly pained by the demise of this great son of ours,”
The ODI group said the reaction to the death by the people of Akure and those across the world, shows how much Hon. Omolafe inscribed a memorable place in the hearts of his people to Akure.
The president of the group, Falee also added in his statement, “The only lesson all sons and daughters of Akure can draw from Expensive’s exit is that it pays to be good. He was very good to everyone and lived his life among the people. He was selfless and didn’t joke with the development of his people. What we should do in his memory is to continue from where he stopped,”

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NIMASA Donates Relief Materials To Ekiti State Government

By: Isedowo Tosin

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), donated relief materials to victims of disaster in Ekiti State, saying this is part of the continuous efforts to cushion the adverse effect of natural and man-made tragedies on the people.


The Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi who on the 19th of August,2021 received the packages on behalf of the State Government, expressed the gratitudes of the State Government and explained how the humanitarian materials for persons suffering severe economic conditions, especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), would help in stabilising the situations of the victims.


Recalling some recent incidents in the state, including communal clashes, flooding, and fire disasters, which resulted in the displacement of communities, Egbeyemi said: “The state government had intervened in some areas within its capacity, but due to inadequate resources, there are still some affected victims that have not been attended to.
“It is on this note, the state government is finding this kind gesture worthy because the provision of these items will go a very long way to cushion the effect of these disasters on the victims.”


Director, Administration and Human Resources, NIMASA, Mrs. Ronke Thomas, who represented the Director General, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, said the economic relief and empowerment gesture was a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative that was expanded to cover the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
This event is a strategic demonstration of the agency’s commitment to a better life for all Nigerians. We are here to succour the distressed, strengthen the weak, and encourage the discouraged. We want all to feel at home, especially those who have been physically displaced or emotionally hurt by natural and man-made disasters.”

And with this,NIMASA agency had showcased its integrated support for the less privileged and capacity building for citizens into a national strategy , implemented according to the availability of resources.

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Insecurity: Ilupeju-Oshodi Residents in Panic As Cultists Obstruct Daily Activities

By Adebayo Miracle

Chaos occured at Ilupeju-Oshodi area as suspected cultist swoop the area destroying things and causing harm to the community and her residents on the 16th of this present month. It was gathered that about 30 or more vehicles were destroyed by the evil perpetrators in the area.


It was reportedly gathered that not less than 12 streets were affectected in the community. It was gathered that the hoodlums who were identified as suspected cultists broke through the estate gate with cutlass, axe and all sort of harmful tools. Stalls, shops, stores, and business centres were broken into by this hoodlums stealing all forms of valuable gadgets like phones, laptops and money. As at wednessday some of these streets were yet to resume fully to their normal activities as they were still looking deserted and the street gate was still locked. Broken glasses and shattered car remains were seen litered on the street floor.
The fight which was confirmed by some of the residents. They reportedly informed the reporters that the crises started on Monday involving guys from majorly Ogunmokun and Ilupeju. The residents of some of the affected places also confirmed the visitation of the CDA of Olosan Police Station to the street on Tuesday.
Some of the affected traders in the street confessed to how their shops and stores were looted after fleeing for their life on Monday.

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REPORTED KILLING IN TORO VILLAGE, SHEER CRIMINALITY, NOT IFE/MODAKEKE DISPUTE- OONI’S PALACE

21/08/2021.

The palace of the Ooni of Ife on Friday morning received with great concern, news of the reported killing of some persons numbering about five at Toro village, Ile-Ife.

Aside from condemning the unfortunate incident in strong terms, the Palace of the Ooni immediately reported the case to appropriate security authorities, who swung into action immediately.

While some mischief makers tried to link the criminality to the long-resolved Ife/Modakeke dispute, the Palace of Ife wishes to state unequivocally that what happened at Toro village was sheer criminality and the long hand of the law will soon catch up with the perpetrators.

It is in the public knowledge that the country like its counterparts across the world is being confronted by security challenges, which would soon be a thing of the past with the corporation of all especially we (citizens).

Attempts to add communal colouration to the crime with an attempt to distract security operatives from unveiling the evil minds behind the devilish act by some mischief makers is already known to security operatives who are on top of the matter.

While lauding government and security operatives including the Police, Department of State Service (DSS), the Nigeria Army, Vigilante groups and others for being responsive to the ugly situation and their immeasurable roles in sustaining the peace being enjoyed in the communities, the Ooni implores all abiding persons to carry on with their legitimate activities as perpetrators of acts of criminality are not representing any community and will only be treated as criminals.

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JUST IN: Anxiety As Gunmen Ambush, Kill Five Farmers In Modakeke, Osun State

No fewer than five (5) farmers have been reportedly killed by suspected gunmen, in a staged ambush on their way to the farm at Modakeke town in Osun State.

ODUDUWA NEWS gathered the ugly incident occured around 7 am when the farmers were heading to their farms along Toro road in Modakeke.

The incident caused tension in the community as residents and policemen visited the scene to evacuate the corpses of the farmers.

Osun police spokesperson SP Yemisi Opalola quoted as saying: “I heard some people were killed and the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode has deployed more of our men to the scene.

“Our men are doing everything possible to restore peace in the area.”

The attack happened on “Isese Day” 2021, as the Osun government declared Friday a public holiday to mark the festival. The festival is celebrated by Yoruba traditionalists globally. They call it ‘World Isese Day’.

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JUST IN: Buhari Reappoints Oloyede As JAMB Registrar, Others

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday reappointed Ishaq Oloyede as Registrar/Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for a second term of five years.

The President also approved the reappointment of Prof Abubakar Rasheed as Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) for another five years and Hamid Bobboyi as Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) for a second term of four years.

Director, Press and Public Affairs, Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Bem Goong, in a statement on Friday, said the appointments were based on the recommendation of Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu.

Buhari also approved the reappointment of Prof. Ifeoma Isiugo-Abanihe as Registrar/CEO of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) for a second term of four years and Prof. Promise Mebine as the Director/Chief Executive of the National Mathematical Centre for an initial tenure of five years.

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Four Suspected Serial Killers Of POS, Uber Operators Arrested By Ogun Police

Four suspected serial killers have been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly killing a Point-of-Sale terminal operator, Abiodun Odebunmi, and a Uber driver, Idowu Ademiluyi.

The suspects, identified as Kehinde Jelili, aka Oluomo, Abiodun Akinola, Johnson Fakeye, and Jamiu Akinola, allegedly set ablaze Odebunmi’s remains after stealing N4m from him.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, said the suspects were members of a syndicate which specialised in robbing PoS and Uber operators in the state.

Oyeyemi said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday following a report lodged at the Onipanu divisional police headquarters by a PoS attendant, Aanu Salaudeen.

The PPRO explained that Salaudeen, who worked for Odebunmi, reported that her boss left their office at Aparadija the previous day to meet a customer.

Odebunmi was said to have gone missing since then.

“According to Salaudeen, they had earlier done a transaction of N1.5m with the person who invited her boss the previous day, and it was the same person who called her boss to meet him at Oju-Ore to do another PoS transaction of N4m.

“Upon the report, the policemen at Onipanu commenced investigation into the sudden disappearance of the man. Their efforts paid off when the burnt body of the victim was discovered in an uncompleted building at the Arobieye area of Ota without any trace of his assailants.

“The CSP Femi Olabode-led homicide team, in compliance with the CP’s directive, embarked on technical and intelligence-based investigation, which led them to Otun Ekiti in Ekiti State, where the suspect was discovered to be hibernating.

“On getting to Ekiti, the suspect got wind of the presence of the detectives and quickly escaped to Offa in Kwara State.

“With determination to apprehend him, the team continued trailing him and they later got information that he was in Benin Republic, where he had gone to attend the court session of Chief Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, and that he would soon be coming to Nigeria.

“Having got the information about the day he would be returning to Nigeria, the team laid ambush for him and got him arrested at a boundary community between Ogun and Lagos states.

“On interrogation, Kehinde Jeili, who claimed to be a native of Apomu in Osun State, confessed to killing the victim.

“He confessed further that he deliberately lured the victim to Ota, where he and his gang members were waiting for him with the money he was asked to bring, having transacted a N1.5m business with him the previous day, and that they cut him to death with machetes after collecting the money from him. He stated further that they burnt the victim’s body in order to cover their tracks,” Oyeyemi stated.

The PPRO explained that the suspect confessed that his gang always targeted Uber and PoS operators.

On how they operate, the suspect reportedly said one of them would pretend as a passenger and lure a Uber driver to where his members were waiting; as soon as he got to the place, the driver would be hacked to death and his car stolen.

“Also, the suspect stated further that he and his gang attacked another victim, one Idowu Ademiluyi, at the Itori area and snatched his Toyota Corolla, having cut him with machetes to the point of death.

“The arrest of Kehinde Salihu led detectives to their receiver, Abiodun Akinola, who is a standby buyer of every proceed of their crime.

“The confessional statements of the duo led to the arrest of the other two suspects, Johnson Fakeye and Akinola Jamiu, at Atan-Ota and Owode-Yewa, respectively,” Oyeyemi added.

Three vehicles — a Toyota Camry, a Toyota Corolla and a Toyota Rave 4 — whose owners were murdered, were recovered from the gang.

The police spokesman noted that the investigation which led to the arrest of the suspects lasted for three months.

He said, “The Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun, has appealed to members of the public to always disclose their movement to at least one trusted person whenever they have cause to keep an appointment with an unknown person.”

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Armed Robbers Attack Bullion Van In Ondo

Armed robbers attacked a bullion van along the Akure/Owo Highway in Ondo State on Wednesday, shooting a policeman in the process.

Public Relations Officer of Ondo State Police Command, DCP Funmi Odunlami, told newsmen that the attack occurred close to Emure-Ile junction along the highway.

The robbers were however unable to cart away any funds as the bullion van was not carrying any cash when they struck, Odunlami added.

Meanwhile, a team of policemen has been deployed to the area to apprehend the armed robbers and the injured policeman is being treated at a nearby hospital.

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