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  • How Police rearrested a serial killer, jailbreaker in Ondo

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    Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have re-arrested one of the jailbreakers of Owo Correctional Centre who was described by the police as a serial killer.

    The jailbreaker, Oluwatosin Ikuhemeyin, who escaped from prison twice, told newsmen on Monday when paraded at the Police Command headquarters, Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital, that he met some hardened criminals in the cell where he was kept who were already planning how to escape from the jail.

    It was gathered that the erstwhile fugitive is a prime suspect in multiple murders of rival cultist groups, raping of female citizens and robbery at Igbokoda, Okitipupa and other parts of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.

    The suspect was said to have been terrorizing the people of the Okitipupa/ Igbokoda axis and killed many innocent people in the area.

    According to the information gathered by our correspondent, 4G, mean a network that never fails. Besides, he had killed many people in the area and cut their bodies to pieces.
    He was also suspected to have been selling human parts to ritualists. He always recorded and shared the dismembered on social media.”

    According to him, they incorporated him when they discovered that he was a serial killer and experienced jail-breaking.

    He disclosed that seven of them in the cell escaped but went different ways when prison warders started shooting at them.
    The jailbreaker also revealed that he was the No:1 of Ayee confraternity. Though he said he had relinquished the position and handed it over to his successor, who he simply identified as Golu.

    Ikuhemeyin(a.k.a 4G) has been on Police wanted list over his involvement in the killing of some members of rival cult groups.

    Speaking with newsmen, the image-maker of the state police Command, SP Funmilayo Odunlami, revealed that Ikuhemeyin was one of the sharpshooters of his gang before he was arrested and sentenced to Owo Correctional Centre.


    According to her “information was received by men of Igbokoda Division that one Ikuhemeyi was in town.

    Immediately, the DPO and his men went after him and he was re-arrest in soak away and he would be charged to court, “she confirmed.

    Narrating to newsmen how he escaped with six others from the jail, the 24-year-old cultist said:

    “I was a member of a cultist group called Aye and I am the leader, number one, in Igbokoda before I was arrested and sentenced to a Correctional Centre in Owo.
    “I was arrested this morning in Igbokoda, but I escaped from Owo Prison in a jailbreak with some six other people after spending two weeks in the prison.

    “I met with some people in the prison led by one Dad, who have planned on how to escape from the prison before I got there and they co-opted me into the plans and it was successful.

    “We escaped through the toilet and it took us some days as we always fill the toilet with water to weaken the place. There was a Hausa guy who understands the techniques and eventually we succeeded in escaping from the prison.

    “I headed straight to Akure in my house to change my cloth and left the town to Ogun State where I work with some people before returning to Igbokoda to work with the fishermen on the sea. I only come to Igbokoda to relax when the policemen spotted me and arrested me.”

    Speaking on his escapades as the leader of the cult group, Ikuhemeyin said: “It’s been a long I was involved in the killing, I have changed and I only killed three people during a reprisal attack with a rival cult group.

    “I have handed all my guns to one Golu who took over from me after I handed over the throne and they have all deserted me because they no longer trust me because I was arrested and escaped from prison.”
    Also confirming the rearrest of 4G, the Ilaje Leadership Forum (Citizens Security Council) commended the Ondo State Police Command, and his team, the Anti-Crime Patrol in Igbokoda headquarters of Ilaje Local Government over the rearrest of the notorious Cultist Leader.

    The Publicity Secretary of the group, Prince Emorioloye Owolemi while commending the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Oyeyemi Oyediran and the Anti Crime Patrol Team in Igbokoda for a job well done, equally expressed his sincere appreciation to the citizens for their support and understanding while the manhunt for the rearrested 4G lasted.

    The Hope

  • 4G Rearrest: Ilaje Leadership Forum commend Police officers, warns against complacency

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    The Ilaje Leadership Forum (Citizens Security Council) has commended, the Ondo State Police Command,  and his team, the Anti-Crime Patrol in Igbokoda headquarters of Ilaje Local Government over the rearrest of Oluwatosin Ikuemehinlo known as 4G’.

    “A notorious Cultist Leader suspect specialized in killings rival Cultist in Igbokoda and cut hands away, who escaped at Owo Prison”.

    The Group also warned police personnel in Igbokoda against dereliction of duties in the light of the constitutional responsibilities of the force in fighting crime and criminality in the Ilaje Local Government.

    Ilaje Leadership Forum spoke in a statement signed and made available to journalists on Monday by its Publicity Secretary, Prince Emorioloye Owolemi.

    The statement titled, ‘Suspected Cultist Leader and serial killer, 4G, would be back to prison as Igbokoda Police nabbed him today,’ was issued following the re-arrest of the suspected serial killer in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

    Restating the group’s commitment to the security of lives and property of its citizens, the statement indicated that there were renewed efforts to strengthen police to burst crimes in Igbokoda.

    It reads in parts, “Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, ondo State Police Command, have re-arrested the notorious murder suspect, 4G, who escaped from Owo Prison custody sometimes May 2022

    It reads that the suspect was re-arrested on Monday, at the checking point area of Igbokoda, by police operatives in the Igbokoda division.

    “It would be recalled that the erstwhile fugitive is a prime suspect in multiple murders of rival Cultist groups, raping of female citizens and robbery at Igbokoda, Okitipupa and other parts of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.

    “The Publicity Secretary of Ilaje Leadership Forum, Owolemi while commending the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Oyeyemi Oyediran, and Anti Crime Patrol Team in Igbokoda for a job well done, equally expressed his sincere appreciation to the citizens for their support and understanding while the manhunt for the rearrested 4G lasted.

    “Meanwhile, the Ilaje Leadership Forum has warned against any form of complacency on the part of the operatives of the Igbokoda Police Division, stressing that all hands must be on deck to take all cases of similar crimes within Ilaje Local Government, especially cases of an ongoing robbery at gunpoint in Igbokoda to a positive and successful closure.

  • Breaking: Unknown attackers kill security guard, raze down petrol station in Akure

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    A security guard identified as Sunday attached to Titolu Venture filling station in Igoba, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo state has been killed by some unknown arsonists who also razed down the facility.

    The station’s manager, Ajisafe Oluwatobiloba who said he got notified about the fire incident around 4 am today, couldn’t trace anyone responsible for the act.

    According to him, “at about 4 am, I was called by one of the residents, and on getting here, we saw the station burning, we called the fire service and they came to quench the fire not knowing the perpetrators had killed our security guard”

    “While trying to figure out what could have caused the fire, we saw where the guard was tied and killed.

    We also saw the keg used by the arsonist filled with petrol which part of it must have been used to wet the station before setting it on fire” Oluwatobiloba added.

    It was gathered that men of the Nigerian police force had deposited the guard’s body in a mortuary.

    When contacted, the Police image maker in the state who confirmed the incident said investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances that led to the incident.

    Credit: Crest FM

  • Police seal church over alleged abduction of 77 persons

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    Residents around the Whole Bible Believer Church also known as Ondo Church at Valentino area where many children and youths were rescued from its underground have vowed to stop its operation in the area.

    When our reporter visited the area yesterday, stern-looking policemen were seen keeping vigil at the church and prevented some of the worshippers who turned up for the Sunday service from gaining entrance.

     Our reporter observed that security men were strategically positioned around the church to prevent anyone entering the building.

     Policemen stormed the church after 77 people comprising 26 children, eight teenagers and 43 adult members were rescued from its underground apartment and arrested the pastor and his aides.

    The residents lamented that they had earlier complained about the church’s wrong teachings and practices, making many of them to stop worshipping in the church without any action until last Friday.

    They however expressed relief that security men have worked on the complaints of some parents who reported the case to the police in Ondo town.

    One of the residents, Mrs Adeniyan Adenike said they were happy that the pastor and his cohorts were arrested and said members of the church have been very violent and they practice doctrines alien to Bible teachings.

    “They will keep children here against the wish of their parents and beat them up if they dare try to take their children home. There were women who divorced their husbands to live here. No non member can enter the church. They don’t even honour the police. We are happy that they are no longer here.”

    A middle-aged man, Mr Tunde Akiola who also resides in the street described the church as a very dangerous place which has been tearing families apart with false doctrines.

    He described the activities of the church as against the teachings of Christ.

    He said “the man who started the church had been chased away and they took over the church. What was happening here was not ordinary. What they were doing here were against what the bible says we should be doing.

    “The pastor is known for drinking alcohol in the church. We even found used condoms inside the church when we went inside. A wife will leave her husband and be living here. They have caterers cooking for the people camped in the church. We are happy that the government is involved now.”

    It was also gathered that the pastor of the church had earlier been charged to court in Ondo this year after one of his church members reported him to the police.

    A source revealed that the pastor was accused of anti-social behaviour and related accusations including keeping one of the children in his church.

    Further gathered that some of the church members, especially the young ones, supported the church against their parents in court, giving an indication that they were brainwashed.

    When inquired about the court case, a source close to the church revealed that the case was struck out due to the intervention of an unnamed personality.

    A woman who lives in the street expressed happiness at the latest development, stating that the church have been a menace to the street for a very long time with their dangerous activities and the intervention of relevant authorities was a relief for the people.

    She said “we are very happy that this church is  sealed now. It has always been a problem for us in this street. If you walk pass this church and we dare look at them, they will throw stones at us.

    “They will keep children here against the wish of their parents and beat them up if they dare try to take their children home. There were women who divorced their husbands to live here. Nobody can enter the church. They don’t even honour the police. We are happy that they are no longer here.”

    Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ondo West Local government chapter, Rev’d Dr. Sunday Olowoniyi said the incident is a vivid representation of the challenges the body and the community are currently facing from churches that are not registered under any of the five blocs of CAN.

    He said “we are aware of the development. Even though the church is in Ondo west local government, the man in question is not a member of the Christian Association of Nigeria. A woman was brought to my office on Friday.

    “She narrated how her children are locked up in a church in the name of a programme. She described how she was thrown over the fence for trying to get her children. CAN taskforce accompanied the woman to the place but they were denied access.”

    He continued that “so, I informed human rights officers and the police about the issue and they went there with the woman. Some of the police and human rights officers who went there were attacked and injured by members of the church. I went down to the church alongside security officers to monitor the situation. The police officers were able to gain entrance into the church after a long time and arrests were made. The children found there were released. The mother of the girl told me yesterday that the girl has written her common entrance examinations. The case has been taken to Akure for further investigations.”

    He added that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the local government has made it a duty to ensure that churches who are fond of perpetrating evil in the name of God are disallowed from operating within the local government area.

    Meanwhile, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has hailed rescue of 50 children abducted and held against their will in Ondo State.

    A statement by UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Peter Hawkins, on the release of abducted children in Ondo State, said:”Children should not be targets of violence in whatever guise.”

    “Violence against children is condemnable and we call on governments to redouble efforts to protect children against all forms of violenc,,” the global humanitarian organisation said in the statement.

    The terse statement read in full: “UNICEF commends the rescue of more than 50 children abducted and held against their will in Ondo State.

    “Children should not be targets of violence in whatever guise. Violence against children is condemnable and we call on governments to redouble efforts to protect children against all forms of violence.

    “A society’s health is measured by how it treats its children.”

    The Hope

  • Asiwaju, the only prepared president of Nigeria of all time…….Dr. Akeredolu O.N

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    Why Asiwaju Ahmed Tinibu will be the best president Nigeria ever had.

    INTRODUCTION

    From the time of the pre-independent era, the race of whom became the first prime minister of the nation was purely on ego rather than preparedness for the leadership of the nascent nation. Among the trio of Sir Ahmadu Bello, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Dr Nnamdi Azikwe, the Ikenne-born Yoruba former premier seemed to be more prepared than his contemporaries but never had the opportunity to exhibit his contents for the benefit of the new country.

    Sir. Tafawa Balewa who was a stooge of Sir Ahmadu Bello, finally became the prime minister, though neither ready mentally nor by experience, and led the country because his party controlled the majority of the members in parliament, following an alliance between great Zik and Surdanna of Sokoto. The better prepared Chief Awolowo was relegated to opposition leader and finally imprisoned in Calabar, after the unfathomable, ill-conceived treason trial. This marked the beginning of the end of that political dispensation. The young military majors in their late twenties and early thirties truncated the corrupted political era through the bloodiest coup in Nigeria’s history.

    Major Kaduna Nzeogwu who led the almost successful first military incursion into power, with the plans to sanitize the system, could only spend a few days in charge of the Northern region where the coup was most effective but later handed over power to his superior, tribesman, (Gen. Aguinyi Ironsi) who was more concerned with frolic life than futuristic plans which his six-month-old military headship of Nigeria demanded. All the plans of Major Nzeogwu to rejig the Nigeria political sphere and ensure the right person with needed ideas became the prime minister were a mirage. Worse still, the former regional governments were centralized. The counter-coup was led by Major Muritala Muhammed and Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi was finally killed with his friend, Col. Adekunle Fajuyi.

    Gen. Gowon became president because he was the most senior military officer from the North to pacify his region which lost most of its political elites in the ill-fated coup of five southern revolutionary military majors. When Gen. Muritala Muhammed was forced to lead the young Northern officers who were not happy with Gen. Gowon’s styles, he only spent 6 months before he was killed and Gen. Obasanjo suddenly found himself with the leadership responsibilities of the nation he never dreamed of. Likewise, President Shehu Shagari was preparing for Senate when some power blocks nominated him for the presidency through NPN. Gen. Buhari-led’s military junta of 1983 was never prepared to lead the country but took over when corruption in the political arena became unbearable. The US CIA helped palace coup of Gen. Babangida to eliminate the more rigid and less Western countries friendly government of Buhari/Idiagbon.

    Gen. Babangida used Chief Ernest Shonekan’s interim government to step aside, while Chief M.K.O Abiola sponsored Gen. Abacha’s coup to reclaim his June 12 mandate. Gen. Abdulsalam’s transition government was too transient to be impactful while Chief Olusegun Obasanjo found himself at Aso rock after his military reign of almost three years in Dodan barrack, because some retired northern military cabals preferred him to Chief Olu Falae, being seen as the only southerner who could be trusted with power. President Umaru Yaradua was handpicked by Chief Obasanjo while Dr Goodluck Jonathan was a president by circumstances. President Buhari was brought into politics in 2003, being the only northerner with enough influence to challenge incumbent president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

    WHY ASIWAJU AHMED TINIBU WILL BE THE BEST PRESIDENT.

    Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, no doubt, he’s a great man. His first experience in the political arena is very unusual. Leaving the known for unknown political adventure by resigning from a very lucrative job at Exxon Mobil as an executive officer to contest the senatorial election in Lagos State which he won with an unprecedented margin, could only be by God’s leading. This could be likened to when God called Biblical Moses out of the comfort zone of his inlaw, Jethro, to go and rescue the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The ill-fated transition program of Gen. Babangida was very brief but its impacts are forever lingering in our memories.

    Having pitched his tent with Alhaji Shehu Musa Yaradua’s PDM, and worked for Chief MKO Abiola’s presidential ambition of 1993, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinibu was a pillar of NADECO, a pro-democracy group which withstood Gen. Abacha’s military junta. While most of them were killed, maimed, and their properties and sources of livelihood destroyed, the Jagaban of Borgu was succour to the escaped NADECO members in the far-away USA. Following the death of tyrannical Gen. Abacha, he was elected the executive governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007.

    Being the only surviving governor of AD in 2003, instead of collapsing into the national party (PDP), he stood his ground and worked for the rejuvenation of opposition in Nigeria. He finally became a rallying force of the leading opposition party. Knowing fully well the need for a merger with like-minded opposition parties to displace a ruling party (PDP), Asiwaju of Lagos state sacrificed his ego to form APC. At the peak of the trouble of the Muslim-Muslim ticket for the presidency, he gave up the vice presidential slot to his Christian lieutenant, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Finally, the party he midwived changed its status from opposition to ruling party, the first in the history of Nigeria.

    After paying his dues in Nigeria’s political landscape by supporting presidential candidates, from Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of AC in 2007, Alhaji Nuhu Ribadu of ACN in 2011 and two terms of president Buhari in APC in 2015 and 2019, Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinibu openly declared that it’s the turn of Yoruba and he is the Yoruba man to be next president come 2023 (Emi lokan 2023). Against all odds and gang-ups, he defeated other aspirants to emerge the flag bearer of APC in the last national convention.

    IN CONCLUSION
    In one of his campaigns before the recent presidential primary, Asiwaju like Chief Awolowo and Chief MKO Abiola, said he has a lifetime ambition to govern Nigeria, put smiles on the faces of the masses and change Nigeria’s narratives among the African countries and entire world. There is no fear over his capacity to deliver on his promises, he did well in Lagos State where he was a governor for eight years with three generations of successors, the first of its type in Nigeria.
    Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu excelled in the business, political and corporate worlds. His records are in the public domain for verification, being the only former governor who had been several scrutinized by anti-graft agencies without any incriminating or indicting evidence of corruption. He is a leader who has replicated several people like him in the current political era. Jagaban of Borgu will duplicate his developmental programs that redefined Lagos State in entire Nigeria. Kindly watch out for a new Nigeria with Asiwaju, a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.

    Dr. Akeredolu O.N, leader Aketi medical team, 2016 and Vice-chairman Aketi-Aiyedatiwa Medical Committee, 2020

  • Ayangalu Drum Festival: Ooni Drums For Peace In Nigeria

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    Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife yesterday at Ile-Ife displayed his unknown talent as a drummer when he dazzled the teaming participants at the closing session of the annual Ayangalu Drum Festival.

    He took up the symbolic African talking drum called ‘IYA ILU’ which he beat for peace and tranquillity in Nigeria, especially during this electioneering period in the country.

    While narrating that the talking aspect of drumming originally came from animals, the African foremost monarch who at the closing ceremony held at the OJAJA ARENA inside Ife Grand Resort along Ibadan road Ile-Ife described drum as a vital tool for communicating peaceful coexistence globally had earlier during the flag-off ceremony of the festival, held on Wednesday, at his Ile-Oodua Palace, in Ile-Ife said the Oduduwa race was the first tribe to beat the drum in the whole world, saying the festival has to do with rhythm of drum which has to do with connection of the spiritual connotations. .

    “Globally, people usually called our ancestors animists, because they had a strong relationship with them.

    “The Ayan Agalu festival has been in existence from a time memorial as one of the deities. No matter the tribe, either black, white or brown, the world cannot do without the drum.The whole world has done a lot in the rhythm of drum as it concerned.

    “Basically, We are just remembering our ancestors and giving them the honour that it’s due to them, I urge the Oodua race worldwide, Yorubas in particular to jointly continue celebrating Ayan Agalu so as to let the whole world know that the the drum originated from us.” Ooni expressed.

    According to him, Ayangalu descended next to Oduduwa place called Atiba in Ile-Ife from where Oranmiyan moved to found Oyo Kingdom stating that Atiba has since remained the hub of traditional drummers in Ile-Ife till date.

    Oba Ogunwusi who is the natural head of Oduduwa race also emphasized roles played by Orunmila in the drumming communication being the deity that first decoded the meaning of the drum and things that had to do with it.

    “Our ancestors used drum majorly for communication, for it goes beyond entertainment and till date Yoruba people use drum for communication and as a vital tool for preaching peace and harmony..

    “By the spirit of Ayangalu festival, we use the rhythm and tone to communicate peace and peaceful coexistence to our people.

    “We are like the barometer in the next electioneering campaign in Nigeria, Osun gubernatorial election is coming up in the next two to three weeks and that will lead to major election in Nigeria by next year January.” Oba Ogunwusi stated.
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    “We know that things are hard especially in the issue of security in Nigeria, celebrating Ayangalu will make us focus on peace and peaceful coexistence. Let’s remain steadfast in promoting our cultural heritage for our collective progress.” Ooni opined.

    Also, the Ayangalu Ambassador, who doubles as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Adire Oodua Hub, Princess Ronke Ademiluyi, commended Ooni for celebrating our female deities and other heroines such as Moremi, Olokun, Osun, Osara and Ayan-Agalu among others.

    Ademiluyi said that Ayan-Agalu was a patron deity of drumming who deserves to be celebrated. She also lauded Ooni for championing gender equality by letting the whole world know that Ayan-Agalu was a female deity.

    Stressing that over 200 children would be trained during a planned workshop on how to make drums and how to become a drummer with a view to sustaining the traditional drumming culture of Ayan-Agalu.

    Ms Ayoola Ibukun Bisola, popularly known as Bisola Omoge Bata who is the Face Of Ayan-Agalu Festival 2022 expressed her gratitude to the Ooni for making her Face of the Festival and enjoined Nigerians to show interest in showcasing the African drumming to the world.

    “Let me start by thanking my father, the Ooni of Ife to have found me worthy as the Face of this Ayan-Agalu Festival 2022. I also thank our team leader and ambassador, Princess Ronke Ademiluyi for her leadership, May I enjoin our people in Nigeria and Africa to show interest in this African drumming brand so that the legacy of our ancestors is well sustained. Omoge Bata said.

    The Ogbomoso, Oyo State born Award-winning Nigeria’s first female “Bata” drummer maintained that Ayan-Agalu festival essentially celebrates of a uniquely significant communicative aspect of the Yoruba culture as manifested in the use of proverbs which are associated with the sounds of the drums in their various forms and components.

    Equally, the foremost female talking drummer in Africa, Aralola Olamuyiwa popularly known as ARA who was appointed 6 years ago Cultural Ambassador to the Ooni described African Drums as inherent importance of communication which valued by the indigenous African peoples saying that every sound produced by the drum is a form of art and beauty that motivates happiness lasting excitement of the Africans.

    “Ayan is popularly described as the drumming spirit. Anywhere the drum is sound, it will be appropriate to assume that the Orisa of Drum and Music Ayan is around to give us happiness and lasting excitement.” Ara said.

    Ayan-Agalu is one of the cultural festivals annually held in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, the cradle and spiritual headquarters of the Oduduwa race in celebration of the uniqueness and craftsmanship of Ayan Agalu, the deity of associated with drums, sounds and celebrations.

    This just concluded 2-day edition kicked off on Wednesday 29th and ended on Thursday 30th June 2022 with over 200 drummers and drumm performing groups out of which best 48 groups were screened for competition which led to 6 outstanding winners;

    Ogunjimi Cultural Group from Osogbo came first and got a million Naira(#1m) prize.
    Ayangbayi Bata came 2nd and got N500,000, while Esin Oye Cultural group from Ile-Ife came 3rd with N250,000 cash prize.

    Itesiwaju Entertaining Group from Lagos exhibited a beautiful performance adjudged by the cheering audience to have won the competition but failed due to their choice of western dress to the cultural event. They however got the Ooni Ogunwusi consolation prize of N250,000, while Onilu Kishi Drummer Group from Oyo and Ayangbayi Cultural Group emerged Best Entertainers and Best dressed respectively with #150,000 each. In addition to the prizes won, all other participants were rewarded with cash prize of #40,000 each.

    The Olofin Iseri Awori, HRM Oba Adekunle Bamgbade, Apetu of Ipetumodu, HRM Oba(Prof) Olugbenga Oloyede, the Salu of Edunabon, HRM Oba Kehinde Oladepo, the Atta of Ayede-Ekiti, HRM Oba Abdumumini Orisagbemi, the Alara of Araodaye-Ife, HRM Oba Olusegun Layade and Atayero of Aramoko Ekiti, HRH Olusegun Aderemi were among traditional rulers and dignitaries who graced the occasion.

    Signed:
    Otunba Moses Olafare,
    Director, Media & Public Affairs,
    Ooni’s Palace.

  • Ilaje Leadership Forum gets new executive members

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    Declaration of Ilaje Leadership Forum (Citizens Security Council) State Executive Committee to pilot the Forum

    Having been nominated as State Executive Committee for the Forum to pilot the affairs of the people to the Glorious Land, the following state Executive Committee for Ilaje Leadership Forum hereby put in place:

    All Activities including Financial, Communication, and Summit of the Forum shall be supervised by the Chairman of Ilaje Local Government as the overall State Chairman of the Forum. This comes into existence on this 30th Day of June 2022

    i. Chairman- Primate Rawa Felix

    ii. Vice Chairman_ Chief. Kolade Oyinbo

    iii. General Secretary_ Prince Elias Matiminu

    iv. Financial Secretary_ Bishop Eliot Akinjinrin

    v. Treasurer_ Chief Akinbuwa Olorunwa (Apokan)

    vi. Publicity Secretary_ Prince Emorioloye Owolemi

    Vii. Social Director_
    Hon. Oyebo Aladetan

    viii. Welfare Director_ Hon. Ikuemehinlo Lawrence (Reku)

    Ix. Auditor_ Prince Monday Akinyomi

    x. Legal Adviser_ Bar. Femi Korolo

    Xi. Legal Adviser_ Prince (Barr.) Lawson Akintokun

    xii. Legal Adviser_ Bar. Wale Odusola

    Xiii. Security Adviser_
    ASP Authority Akintubuwa

    Xiv. Security Adviser_
    Colonel Olusegun Okungbure

  • RUGIPO: Colleagues, students extol Adedowole as she bows out as HOD Mass Comm

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    The Head of department Mass Communication, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Mrs Iyadunni Florence Adedowole has been described as an enigma worthy to be proud of anywhere

    Adedowole on Monday bows out as the Head of department, Mass Communication, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, in Ondo state.

    A lecturer from Mass Communication department, Mr Sunday Afolayan while speaking with our correspondent described Adedowole as a force that nobody can shove aside anyhow

    “All glory to God for the successes she recorded during her tenure,We are very proud of her and she remains an enigma with an inspiration”

    “She actually made the department proud. Providence will always highlight her place in history”

    Afolayan while appreciating God on her behalf that no candle procession was organised for her, said this is enough to thanked God for

    “No laying-in-state, No graveside speeches. No elegy. No threnody. No wreath of honour, it is worthy of Praise

    He however wished her greater height more wins in good health and prosperity

    Also speaking, Adedowole Predecessor, Dr Rahman Abubakri described her as someone who has displayed brilliance, intelligence, students right activism and administrative acumen during her tenure, adding that the grace of God has supported her superlatively.

    In her reactions, Adedowole said It was indeed a great honour to witness the bowing out as the Head of department, Mass Communication

    “Adedowole lyadunni came into the world to do so many things;HOD Mass Communication is just one of those things and the time has finally come to move ahead to the next line of action and next level of things.

    “As I take a bow today,l remain highly indebted to the Lord Jesus Christ and faithful friends like you whom God has blessed me with.

    She appreciated the entire Members of Staff at the Department for thier support through out her tenure.

    “l say a big thank you to you all for being there for me at all times. The very best remains your portion in Jesus name. She prayed

    Adedowole however thanked the entire Management of the Polytechnic Community under the leadership of Mr Gani Ogundahunsi for believing in her

    Our correspondent however gathered that a lecturer in the Department, Mr Solomon Okioya has been appointed as her successor

    Meanwhile, some of her students can’t hide their feelings as they expressed themselves, saying little things about Princess Florence Iyadunni Adedowole popularly known as Mama Awon Mama

    Below are the excerpt.

    Omotunmise Philip

    Princess Adedowole is a good person, she is a woman of understanding, beded in good character and God fearing, Let me come in term of mother shed, she is a mother to all nation, she is caring, loving and kind,

    “She is a leader by excellent and also she is one of the kind person in the whole world, the mass communication department will miss her so much but one thing I know is she reign forever in the heart of the seed she has planted

    “Adedowole is a person for all kinds so I pray the lord will be with her in all that remain for her in life

    Ado Adeboye Philip

    “When I got the wind that you relinquished the exalted seat, I was utterly livid and pertubed as to what will be the hope of the greenhorns who will be trickling into our revered Department.

    “Undoubtedly, beneficiaries of your sheer magnanimity would surely miss your capacious heart filled with the milk of human kindness towards indigent students.

    “An unprecedented but faultless career spanning a decade, is highly commendable even if it wasn’t a child’s play.

    “To be honestly honest, without been sarcastic, with no intention to offend the sensibility of others, you are not a mealy mouthed fellow who would sacrifice morality and ideals on the alter of timidity and manipulation.

    “As an unrepentant loyalist, I wish you the best ma, as you take a bow

    Oluwole Precious

    “Mrs Adedowole is indeed a Mother, she’s an angel, a woman of many parts. She doesn’t joke with her students or lecturers, she’s humble, generous and straightforward, she doesn’t discriminates, and will never look down on anyone, she treats even the least person with respect.

    “I wish I could write a speech but words can describe her kind of person as she bows out as the HOD of mass communication department, she will never spend the rest of her days in sickness, may the rest of her days be the best, may she continue to achieve bigger things, the Lord Almighty will never leave or forsake her, she will never stumble, neither will she fall.

    Afolabi Kayode Olumide

    “Mrs Adedowole is someone who has imparted people with her kindness, love and intelligence, Personally, I witnessed God’s grace through her while I was her student, I and my roommate Ado Adeboye Philip success story while studying at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, is incomplete without attributing to her with the help of God

    My prayer for her is that she will continue to achieve bigger things beyond her imagination, the Lord Almighty will continue to her guard anywhere she go

  • Land Grabbing: How Akure High Court Declared Owners Of Asin Camp Land

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    EXTRACTS FROM THE JUDGEMENT IN SUIT NO:AK61ç/2020 BETWEEN COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ADEWUMI MATTHEW, OJOPAHUN TOPE, STELLA AKINBOBOLA, ON WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY 2022 AT AKURE HIGH COURT IN SUMMARY CHARGES

    1.CONSPIRACY: She Conspired to commit felony to wit: forgery and altering a Warrant of Possession after same had been signed by his lordship Hon Justice Bode Adegbehingbe

    1. FORGERY: She Forged Warrant of Possession after duly signed by his lordship Hon Justice Bode Adegbehingbe.

    3.ALTERING OF FALSE DOCUMENT: She Fraudulently alter false Warrant of Possession knowing it to be false by giving it to Commissioner of Police Ondo State for execution of the judgement in suit No. HOD/57/2018 via a letter dated June 2018.

    1. FALSIFICATION OF DOCUMENT: Making false entry which materially changed the Warrant of Possession
    2. FORCIBLE ENTRY: In a manner likely to cause breach of peace or apprehension of breach of peace
      Forcibly entered a parcel of land in peaceful Possession of Alasin family, ìgbà family, Adegboremi family, Igbo-Ore and Atoyo family land at Asin camp
    3. MALICIOUS DAMAGE: She and others at large maliciously cut down and destroyed economic trees worth N100,000,000:00 all properties of Alasin, Ìgbà, Adegboremi, Igbo-Ore and Atoyo families at Asin camp
    4. REMOVING/DESTROYING BOUNDARY MARKS WITH INTENTS TO DEFRAUD: She unlawfully and maliciously removed and destroyed survey pillars and other boundary marks on Alasin, Ìgbà, Adegboremi, Igbo-Ore and Atoyo families land at Asin camp. JUDGEMENT

    THAT TOPE OJOPAHUN WAS NOT FOUND GUILTY IN ANY OF THE COUNTS THEREBY DISCHARGED AND ACQUITTED.

    1. THAT STELLA AKINBOBOLA WAS GUILTY OF COUNT CHARGE (NO.1) AND THEREBY SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IMPRISONMENT WITH THE OPTION OF FINE TO PAY TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND NAIRA (N250,000) ONLY.
    2. THAT STELLA AKINBOBOLA WAS ALSO GUILTY OF COUNT CHARGE (NO.5) FORCIBLE ENTRY TO ALASIN, ÌGBÀ ADEGBOROMI, IGBO-ORE AND ATOYO FAMILIES LAND THEREBY SENTENCED TO ONE YEAR IMPRISONMENT TO RUN CONCURRENTLY.

    WHILE ADEWUMI MATTHEW WAS GUILTY OF COUNT CHARGE 1,2 3 AND 4 THEREBY SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IMPRISONMENT TO RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH THE OPTION OF FINE TO PAY ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND NAIRA (N100,000:00) ONLY ON EACH COUNT CHARGE.

    BY THE JUDGEMENT, THE NAMES OF FAMILIES MENTIONED.
    ALASIN
    IGBÀ
    ADEGBOREMI
    IGBO-ORE
    ATOYO
    ARE NOW THE SUBSTANTIVE AND RIGHTFUL OWNERS OF THE LAND

    WHILE STELLA AKINBOBOLA CAN NO LONGER LAY CLAIM TO ANY LAND IN THE FAMILIES LAND MENTIONED ABOVE WHEREAS SHE HAD BEEN ADJUDGED A TRESSPASSER, AND NO APPELLATE COURT HAS SET ASIDE THE TWO JUDGEMENT AGAINST STELLA AKINBOBOLA ON THE LANDS.

    1. IT WAS ALSO ESTABLISHED THAT THE WARRANT OF POSSESSION BEING CARRIED ABOUT BY STELLA AKINBOBOLA WAS FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINED AND THEREBY SET ASIDE AS WELL.

    CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL GENUINE LAND OWNERS IN THE AREA

    VICTORY AT LAST, THANKS TO HON JOSEPH IRANOLA AKINLAJA THE GAME CHANGER!!!

  • Akeredolu Issues Executive Order On Compulsory Installation, Use Of CCTV Devices

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    Press Statement

    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has signed an Executive Order for the compulsory installation and use of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) devices in all public and private institutions in the state.

    This becomes imperative in the light of the increased spate of insecurity in the country and the need to ensure security of lives and properties in all public and private institutions and centres throughout the state.

    The executive order shall be enforced at all religious places of worship, financial institutions (of all kinds), event centres, supermarkets, educational institutions (Schools), Hotels/Motels, Guest House, inns, Restaurants, Clinics and Health Centres, eateries (of all kinds), recreation or vehicular parks and other places regularly used by the public.

    “Pursuant to Section 176 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which vests in the Governor of Ondo State the Chief Executive powers of the state, the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, hereby issues the following Executive Orders:

    i. That the owners, occupiers, managers and operators of public/private institutions within Ondo State shall mandatorily install, use and maintain CCTV devices and other secret cameras to monitor and keep surveillance on the daily activities in their premises and especially monitor the ingress and egress of people/vehicles at the said places, venues and centres.

    ii. That the installed CCTV devices apart from capturing all activities at the public/private institutions must also have data storage hardware and data stored therein should be made available to security agencies whenever it is required.

    iii. That public/private institutions shall employ and maintain well-trained security personnel who shall man the entry and exit points to their various facilities/premises.

    iv. That where necessary, the owners and occupiers of public/private institutions shall erect a well fortified perimeter fence with a security post at the entry and exit points.

    v. That this Executive Order shall be enforced by all security agencies particularly the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) and the Department of State Security Services (DSS).

    vi. That violators of this Executive Order shall be prosecuted in accordance with Section 203 of the Criminal Code (Cap. 37) Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria.

    Signed:
    Richard Olatunde
    Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
    June 25, 2022

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