A farmer popularly known as Alaga Olayemi has been kidnapped by seven unknown gunmen at Oke Onigbin ,Isin local government area of Kwara state.
It was gathered that the victim alongside some of his aides were ambushed by their attackers while on their way home from a maize farm.
It was learnt that the two aides after some confrontation with the kidnappers managed to escaped being abducted but sustained some matchete cut injuries while their boss was whisked away to an unknown destination.
Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations officer, Kwara State Command, Ajayi Okasanmi said the anti Kidnapping team of the command and hunters are already on the search on top of the situation with a view to securing his release.
University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED, Ondo will continue to enjoy government’s support towards ensuring that it achieves the goal of providing world class health care services to people of the state.
The Acting Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance while playing host to the management of UNIMED led by its Vice Chancellor, Professor Adesegun Fatusi.
The Acting Governor thanked the management of the institution for its contributions to development of the health sector.
Aiyedatiwa acknowledged the efforts being made by the university which have led to establishment of some other medical facilities in other states of the federation.
Earlier, the Vice chancellor of UNIMED, Professor Adesegun Fatusi noted that the love which the people have for the Akeredolu administration manifested in his victories both at poll for his reelection and election tribunal.
While commending the administration for its support so far, Professor Fatusi said the institution will not relent in delivering qualitative health care services to the people of Ondo state.
University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED, Ondo will continue to enjoy government’s support towards ensuring that it achieves the goal of providing world class health care services to people of the state.
The Acting Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa gave the assurance while playing host to the management of UNIMED led by its Vice Chancellor, Professor Adesegun Fatusi.
The Acting Governor thanked the management of the institution for its contributions to development of the health sector.
Aiyedatiwa acknowledged the efforts being made by the university which have led to establishment of some other medical facilities in other states of the federation.
Earlier, the Vice chancellor of UNIMED, Professor Adesegun Fatusi noted that the love which the people have for the Akeredolu administration manifested in his victories both at poll for his reelection and election tribunal.
While commending the administration for its support so far, Professor Fatusi said the institution will not relent in delivering qualitative health care services to the people of Ondo state.
Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promised that the State will continue to support National Association of Ondo State Students ( NAOSS ).
This promised was made yesterday when the national leadership of NAOSS led by their President, Comrade Kikiowo Ayoade paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor in his office.
While welcoming them, the Deputy Governor declared that, youths are the foundation of any society.
“Their energies, inventiveness, character and orientation define the pace of development and security of a nation”. he said.
Aiyedatiwa further posited that through the creative talents of the youths and their labour power, a nation would make a giant strides in economic development and socio-political attainments.
He equally informed that, in order to further harness the peculiar talents of the youths in the State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, has prioritised youth empowerment in the State’s 2021 budget.
And that, the budget was carefully designed to meet the aspirations of the teeming youths by focusing on sectors with job creating potential like agriculture, construction and technology, he said.
The Deputy Governor equally assured NAOSS that the requests they made in the letter submitted by them would be look into and the needful would be done.
In their own response, NAOSS commended Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s administration particularly in the area of payment of 2021 WASC senior school examination fees in Ondo State.
Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson, Press Secretary to the Governor (Office of the Deputy Governor).
The newly elected Executive members of the Niger Delta Women’s Movement, Ondo state Chapter have been advised not to relent in their commitment.
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, gave this advise yesterday during a courtesy visit by the executive members to his office.
Earlier, the NDWM President, Mrs Olayemi Kalejaye, briefed the Dgov. about their plan to work alongside NDDC and OSOPADEC with other relevant representatives of the Niger delta on women empowerment programs and other programs for the women within the Niger delta region of Ondo state.
In their entourage were some of the newly elected Executive members; President Olayemi Kalejaiye; Secretary – Igbahisemore Gbayisemore Eunice Leke; Councellor Mahin 4 Ilaje LGA ; and Ass. Secretary – Princess Wumi Fayemi Olawumi Annah
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Olarenwaju James, 48, aka Baba Ijesha, a popular Nollywod actor, for defiling a minor.
In a statement on Thursday, Police spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi said the case of defilement was reported on 19th April, 2021 by one Princess Adekola Adekanya at Sabo Police Station.
It has been transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos for investigation.
Based on preliminary findings, the suspect started sexually assaulting the victim, 14 years, since she was 7 years old.
Adejobi said the suspect confessed to the crime and was also captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant.
The Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has promised that justice will be done in the matter.
The Obadu of Ilemeso Ekiti, Oba David Oyewumi, who was kidnapped by suspected gunmen last week Thursday has been released.
Oba Oyewumi was kidnapped in his palace by gunmen, who scaled the fence and invaded his apartment around 8.30pm.
The kidnappers later contacted the family last Saturday and demanded N20 million ransom to secure his release.
Confirming his release yesterday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti Command, ASP Sunday Abutu, said the monarch had been reunited with his family.
“I can confirm to you that the monarch had been released from captivity. He had also reunited with his family.
“However, he is presently receiving medical care in one of the facilities in the state as a result of the trauma he passed through”.
Abutu added that the Command was not aware of any ransom paid to secure the monarch’s release, saying his freedom was necessitated by concerted actions taken by the police and other security agencies.
Also, the Ekiti Amotekun Corps Commander, Brig Gen. Joe Komolafe, said the release of the traditional ruler was secured at Obbo Ayegunle, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State with the support of the Vigilante members and Amotekun operatives.
Komolafe said, “When we went into the bush, we tracked the traditional ruler to the area, the Vigilante from Kwara State joined our team and we were able to rescue him in the night in the forest at Obbo-Ile, Kwara State.
“No ransom was paid. We have brought him home and he is currently receiving medical attention”.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo hails the judgment of the State Governorship Election Tribunal, describing it as victory for the people of Ondo State, who abandoned everything on October 10, last year, to cast their votes.
The chapter congratulates its Caretaker Committee Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, its candidate for the election, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, his running mate, Hon. Lucky Ayedatiwa, and indeed all the teeming supporters of APC in Ondo State. They have all been vindicated by the sound judgment.
We commends the Tribunal for being dispassionate, and objective in considering all the arguments, and counter- arguments assembled before it, while the trial lasted.
The party further showers appreciation on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for sticking to what is fair and reasonable.
The party wonders how a candidate that scored 3 over 18 in an examination could expect to be declared successful, adding “the People’s Democratic Party wanted victory through the backdoor”.
It advises the main opposition party to accept the judgment in good faith, and join hands with the ruling party for the purpose of fast tracking economic and infrastructure development of the Sunshine State.
Alex Kalejaye, State Publicity Secretary, Ondo APC
ONDO TRIBUNAL JUDGEMENT: JEGEDE/PDP SURE OF VICTORY AT THE APPELLATE COURT
The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) Ondo State Chapter and its Candidate Eyitayo Jegede, SAN,at the October 20, 2020 Governorship Elections, will appeal the judgement of the Ondo Governorship Elections Tribunal delivered virtually today.
It is important to stress that, in its wisdom, the Tribunal admitted that issues raised by the petitioners were sufficient for consideration but Constitutional, which the Tribunal is not in a position to do justice to.
The interpretation of the Constitution is a role reserved exclusively for the highest Court in the land- the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
The Constitution of every country is the document that regulates actions and behavior of her citizens.
Therefore, it is our belief that nobody can flagrantly trample on the 1999 Constitution (as Amended) and escape with the excuse that the Tribunal has no jurisdiction.
The PDP is convinced that, we have a strong case for which we shall be vindicated at the end of the day.
We wish to appeal to all our party faithfuls to be steadfast and remain calm in the present circumstance, as we are sure of victory in the long run.
Kennedy Ikantu Peretei State Publicity Secretary,PDP, Ondo State.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN has described the judgement of the State Election Tribunal as true reflection of the position of the Law and the collective wish of the people.
Governor Akeredolu similarly posited that he had no enemies to hold any grudges against as a result of the Tribunal case.
The Governor made this known shortly after the Election Tribunal struck out the case brought before it by Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, the PDP governorship candidate in the October 10, 2020 governorship election.
“For every purpose and mission endorsed by God, the will to navigate the clouds of uncertainties and the path of thorns becomes stronger if backed by faith. In our own case, our faith is unshakable. It is, therefore, with gratitude to God that we accept the verdict of the Honourable Tribunal.
“We have gone through this legal process and the path of Justice with the hope that the true position of the Law shall once again, be examined and expoused. The industry and legal expertise demonstrated by the Honourable Tribunal has corroborated this desire.
“We were equally enamoured by the inexorable quest to renew our social bond with the good people of State while the legal tussle was on. In an unambiguous manner, the Tribunal verdcit has further fermented this bond and strengthened the wish of the people.
“Notwithstanding, the legal process was not just part of our democratic culture. Legal paths, without doubt, provide in some cases, certain opportunities that permeate fresh frontiers.
“Therefore, the ability to extend the hands of friendship, the courage to absord even the undeserving as well as the magnanimity to reinvigorate old, laxed relationships without grudges is what makes a real democrat. I hold no grudges against anyone.
“Once again, the good people of Ondo State, without any stratification, remain my constituents. We shall together, move the State to higher and loftier heights.
“For my brother, friend and colleague, Eyitayo Jegede, my respect for him cannot wane and I enjoin him to join hands with us in this Ondo Project. There is no victor, no vanquished.
