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  • Man In trouble for sharing testimony In church

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    A young man, Martins Onah Monday, is currently being detained at the Ikoyi Police Station on the orders of the Pastor of Trinity Temple, Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) Ikoyi, Lagos.

    The young man and some friends he invited to the church had shared testimonies on March 20, 2022, during the Sunday service.

    However, police officers subsequently stormed the church and arrested Martins and his friends. They were later to learn that they were arrested in connection with a theft that occurred in the church on December 26, 2021.

    Kingsley, a brother of Martins, said that the church pastor said he was seeing Martins, and his friends for the first time suspected that they had carried out the theft on the said date.

    Meanwhile, Kingsley informed that the Onahs lost their father on December 17, 2021, and Martins and one other person had taken the corpse to the village and had remained there for the burial in January 2022.

    Martins had returned to Lagos in February 2022 and was at the church on Sunday, March 20 to share a testimony but was arrested and is being remanded in police custody as of the time of filing this report.

    Kingsley further narrated that the case was initially transferred to Area F, Police Command, Ikeja but was later transferred back to Ikoyi Police Station for lack of substance.

    He said the police had however insisted that only a letter from the church can ensure the release of Martins as he cannot be released on bail — though three of his friends have regained freedom.

    Kingsley said, “My brother, Martins Onah went to church and invited his friends as new members in the church. At the church, everybody was giving testimonies, he and his friends did too, he was the last person to share a testimony.

    “The police came and arrested those he invited to the church, then they said he must follow them too to the police station. They took them from church on Sunday morning around 10 or 11 am and took them to the police station, they’re currently locked in the place till now.

    “They’ve taken my brother to state command and they were told that there is no case in the matter, that they should take them back to the police station. The allegation is that on December 26, some people robbed the church and took all the instruments, so when my brother and his friends attended on Sunday, March 20, the pastor said he hadn’t seen them before that they were strange faces. Meanwhile, my brother attends the church.

    “They’re claiming my brother is part of those who robbed the church on December 26 whereas, on December 17, my dad passed on so this my brother (Martins Onah) and my other brother took my dad’s corpse to the village so he was not even in Lagos at that time.

    “I don’t understand the pastor and why he’s insisting he does not know my brother. He does not even have the right to lock my brother up. These people have no evidence that my brother invaded their church, this is defamation of character and abuse of his rights.

    “My brother is detained at Ikoyi Police Station. The police had earlier taken them to Ikeja and they said there is no case that they should bring them back and get a letter from the pastor that locked them up so they can be freed. The Pastor refused to give such a letter. The police have now released three people, it’s only my brother and one of his friends that are still there. The police said they cannot release my brother until they bring a letter from the church. I think they released two of them on bail but they just released the other guy.

    “Meanwhile, the police had earlier mentioned N20, 000 bails, and I was like okay, let me go and bail my brother because he has committed no offense but when I got there, they said my brother cannot be released on bail without a letter from the church.

    “Till now, my brother is still in the cell. The confusing part is that the person who locked him up is not showing his face. The church had sent one of their ushers to come to the police station and free the detained persons. The usher came but the police said the letter the usher brought was not the correct one, asking the person to bring another. So, this person who locked up my brother has remained anonymous.

    Osunreporter

  • Sunshine Queens, stars hold candle light procession for late goalkeeper

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    Emotion ran high as the entire Sunshine Queens and Sunshine Stars staged a candle light procession in honour of late goalkeeper, Elizabeth Johnson (Janded).

    The procession took off at the Old Garage through Stadium road, to the Ondo State Sports Complex, Saturday evening, hours after they returned from the away game against FC Robo

    Players and officials adorning a customised black t-shirt with Janded image, were visibly in sobering mood and could not hold back tears during the procession.

    A minute silence was observed in Johnson’s honour before prayers were offered to the departed soul, her family, Sunshine Queens/Sunshine Stars, at the mainbowl of the stadium were the exercise ended.

    The Team Manager of Sunshine Queens, Kehinde Odogun who spoke on behalf of the management consoled the players and others, urging them to be strong and move closer to God.

    Odogun said: “The deed has been done, our beloved sister has gone and we can’t query God, because He giveth and taketh, I pray that God give each and every one of us the strength to bear the irreparable loss.

    “We are with the family of the deceased, I want to reassured them that management will not abadone them.”

    He added that Sunshine Queens management will be fully involve in Janded burial arrangements.

    The date and venue of her burial will be communicated as soon as it is confirmed with the family.

    Femi Atolagbe
    SQFC Media Officer

  • APC Convention: Beyond The Strives Are Brighter Prospects-Southwest Govs

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    Press Statement

    ..laud Buhari, Tinubu, others

    ..congratulate Adamu, Omisore, Kekemeke

    The Governor of Ondo State and Chairman, South West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN has expressed optimism that the outcome of the just-concluded national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) would provide an inspiring enabler for cohesion and stability.

    Governor Akeredolu, who doubles as the Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Governors’ Forum has, therefore, admonished all contestants for various positions to leverage on the strength of their commitment to serve the party at different levels.

    The governor said:”We must consider the resolve to serve the people, even at the party level, a commendable strive. At times like this, such strives are of courage. They are borne out of individual zeal and passion for the party. Such efforts are undoubtedly, replete with brighter prospects–that we can shape the party stronger today, for tomorrow.

    “As party leaders and faithful of varied but strongly-nested leverages and responsibilities, we have played the game not for our selfish interests even if our individual desires to serve as well as the purposeful drives to achieve same may have differed. Notwithstanding, our collective, though unsung instincts were incurably geared toward the common goal of altruistic service to the party.

    “We must, therefore, at this point, put the past behind us for the greater objective to serve the people and the larger society through the instrumentality of the party platform. We have all won together. As such, the responsibility to build together is for us all irrespective of who emerged or whose aspirations are yet to come to fruition. God’s time is the best.

    “We congratulate our new National Chairman, Distinguished Senator Abdullahi Adamu, our own very dear Senator(Otunba) Christopher Iyiola Omisore, Hon Duerimini Isaacs Kekemeke-National Secretary and National Vice Chairman (South West) respectively, as well as other lucky ones from the Southwest.

    “For the newly-elected, here is a huge possibility of better days ahead of us all; and clearly, a greater opportunity for oneness, more than ever before, has again, berthed. Galvanize us for the enormous task ahead.

    “You have our mandate, as Governors and leaders of our various states, to provide quality leadership because your individual capacities to so do have never been in doubt. On our part, we shall be ceaseless in engaging you constructively throughout your tenure in office.

    “President Muhammadu Buhari(GCFR), the CECPC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all other leaders of the APC deserve to be commended and congratulated too. They have jointly and severally demonstrated in no small measure, an appreciable degree of leadership in the course of this process to chart a fresh path to enhance unity”.

    Signed:

    Donald Ojogo
    Commissioner for Information and Orientation
    Ondo State

    March 27, 2022

  • APC NATIONAL CONVENTION: GOVERNOR SANI BELLO EXPRESSES SATISFACTION WITH THE LEVEL OF PREPARATIONS AT THE VENUE, SAYS ALL IS SET FOR THE EXERCISE

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    Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC National Convention Planning and Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello says all is now set for the National Convention of the Party at the eagle square venue of the exercise.

    He made this known when he inspected the venue for the convention

    Governor Sani Bello who expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made at the venue was also happy with the presence of security agents at the venue.

    “As you can see, the venue is set, we are just doing finishing touches. Most of the sub-committees have almost completed their assignments. I think we are pretty much done here”, he said.

    The Governor also had brief discussions with some Convention Planning sub-committee members.

    Mary Noel-Berje
    Chief Press Secretary
    to the Governor of Niger State.

  • APC Convention: Gov Akeredolu Meets Ondo Delegates

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    Ahead of today’s National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has met delegates from the sunshine state.

    At the well attended meeting held at the Ondo State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, Governor Akeredolu called on the delegates to be united.

    He said it is important for them to work for the interest of the state,adding that the people of Ondo State are always known for their uniqueness.

    He charged the delegates to be orderly and arrive the accreditation center early, just as he informed the political appointees who are also delegates that they won’t be voting at the convention.

    “I want to appeal to all of us, we need unity of purpose. What is important is our interest as a state”, the Governor stressed.

    Present at meeting were the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; the state chairman of APC, Ade Adetimehin; former and serving members of the House of Representatives; former and serving members of the State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun among several other party leaders.

    Other notable leaders include: Chief Olusola Oke; Ambassador Sola Iji; Morayo Lebi; Chief Jimoh Ibrahim; among others.

  • Court imprisons Lagos socialite who shared petrol at party

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    A Lagos Mobile Court sitting at the premises of State Task Office in Oshodi has sentenced a socialite, Ms. Ogbulu Chindinma Pearl to 27-month imprisonment over distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as souvenir.

    Chief Magistrate Kehinde Ogundare held that the prosecution had successfully proven the charge against the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt and thereby convicted and sentenced her accordingly.

    The defendant was earlier arraigned on the 14th of March, 2022 for the offence of distributing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) as souvenir during her installation party on the 5th of March, 2022 at Havillah Event Centre, Lagos.

    The offences was said to violates section 251(1), 168 (1), 244 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 and Section 195 (2)(b) of the Environmental Management Protection Law of Lagos State 2017.

    Delivering judgment, Magistrate Ogundare sentenced the convict to three months imprisonment on the first count with an option of fifteen thousand naira.

    The court sentenced her to one year imprisonment each on count 2 and 3 with an option of fine of five hundred thousand naira each.

    Credit: Radio Nigeria

  • NICON Assets: Court orders committal papers served on AMCON MD via Publication

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    A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim enrollment of order for publication of forms 48 and 49 and service of all other court’s processes lawfully issued in the committal  proceedings in suit no.FHC/ABJ/CS/760/2021.

    Ibrahim has approached the court seeking to serve committal proceedings on the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Managing Director/CEO, Ahmed Lawal Kiru, Executive Director, Eberechuwkwu Uneze, Executive Director, Aminu Ismail through publication in national dailies.

    In his ruling, the presiding judge, Justice O. E Abang, said: “Having considered that the defendants/alleged contemnors did not seek leave of the court to file  appeal against the interlocutory decision of the court of March 9, 2022, the grounds of the appeal are grounds of facts, at best grounds of mixed law and facts.

    “The court having also considered the facts that the defendants evaded personal service of form 48.”

    The court also held that having considered the respondents didn’t file a motion staying of execution of the order made of March 9, 2022 and appeal perse does not operate as staying of execution, it granted that the applicants should publish forms 48 and 49 and other court’s processes to be lawfully issued in the matter in two nation’s national daily, The Nation and The Punch newspapers.

    Upon the publication, it shall constitute proper service of forms 48 and 49 and other court’s processes to be lawfully issued in the matter the 1st to 12th defendants and principal officers of the 1st defendant that were cited for contempt by the court’s order of March 11, 2022.

    It would be recalled that court had ordered committal proceedings against the Managing Director, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Lawal Kuru, over alleged takeover of companies belonging to the businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim, against court order.

    Justice Okon Abang, in a ruling on an ex-parte motion moved by Victor Ogbonna, counsel to Mr Ibrahim and others, also directed the plaintiffs to commence committal proceedings against Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Alexander Okoh.

  • 2023: Atiku promise not to tolerate Insecurity If elected

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    Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says he will not tolerate insecurity if elected president in 2023.

    Atiku declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election on Wednesday at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

    The former vice-president said under his leadership, he would focus on five key areas –unity of Nigeria, security, economy, education and devolving more resources and powers to the federating units.

    He said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed in its responsibility to protect the lives of its citizens.

    He said if elected, he would use modern technology and intelligence to fight insecurity, and also improve the welfare of the security forces.

    “The APC administration has failed in its fundamental responsibility of protecting the lives and properties of Nigerians. The most significant human right is the right to life, which has not been protected under the APC administration,” he said.

    “Our military forces are fighting on the front lines without equipment and morale. That is not fair. If we get into power, we will increase the welfare of all security forces. We will use modern technology and intelligence to combat insecurity. We will also increase the number of personnel for our security agencies.

    “Why security? Because national security is the first sign of a functional government, and where it does not exist, we must not blame those who threaten it. We can only blame a government that allows it to be threatened. And if I am elected as your President, insecurity is one thing I will not tolerate.”

    Describing himself as “a unifier that has come to bond the broken union”, he said if elected, he would open dialogue for disgruntled Nigerians to air their grievances, and that everybody will be treated equally.

    “Since the civil war, the unity of Nigeria has never been threatened as it is today. Nigerians are losing hope in the oneness of this country. My fellow Nigerians, I am the unifier that is coming to bond the broken union,” he said.

    “We will open doors for dialogue to hear the grieving voices of all Nigerians. Under my presidency, there will be a new Nigeria, where everybody has an equal voice and is heard

    “Throughout my life, I have never looked at Nigerians as divided people. In my eyes, all Nigerians are the same. When I see you, I don’t see Yoruba or Hausa or Igbo or Fulani or a northerner or southerner; when I see you, I only see a Nigerian, and I expect the best from you.

    “All Nigerians are equal and should be seen and treated equally. There is no unity without justice and fairness. That is why I will deliver leadership of justice and fairness.”

  • Tenant to die by hanging for killing landlady

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    The Ekiti State High Court has sentenced one Tunmise Abraham to death by hanging for the murder of his landlady, one Bukola Olanrewaju.

    Abraham was found guilty of raping the landlady before eventually killing her at Olorunda Zone 7 Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti in 2019. It was gathered that the late Olanrewaju had demanded rent arrears and electricity bills from the convict before the ugly incident.

    The mother of three was at home alone after her husband had gone to work while the children were said to have gone for holiday coaching when the incident happened.

    Abraham was alleged to have broken into the woman’s room, threatened her with a cutlass and tied her up before performing the dastardly act.

    It was also gathered that after the act, the tenant fled the house but some of his belongings were found in the room which suggested that he was responsible for the act.

    The Director of Public Prosecutions, Julius Ajibare, who prosecuted the case for the state government, called four witnesses to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

    The court presided over by Justice Oluwatoyin Abodunde found Abraham guilty of the offence and sentenced him to death by hanging to serve as deterrent to others.

  • ABA JOINS MHR RACE

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    Met with leaders, ward members & women leaders across the 12 wards in Ilaje

    ..declared ambition officially in his home ward

    Hon (Prince) Abayomi Babatunde Akinruntan (ABA), a ranking lawmaker officially declared his intention, in his home ward, to run for the National Assembly Seat of Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, Abuja.

    The Ranking Lawmaker stated that his intention to run for House of Representatives Seat of Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, Abuja was of the fact that it’s the turn of Ilaje LG & by arrangement the turn of ILAJE CONSTITUENCY 1 to produce the next MHR amongst three constituencies that share the slot and not on the bases of ethnicity. This, he said, Ilaje Constituency 1 should not be denied of.

    Hon Akinruntan appealled to the ward members to remain calm and prepare to take up the challenge that the project is theirs , and mobilize for the project as Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency will be redeemed.

    Hon Oluyide Mekuleyi, a former OSOPADEC Commissioner, appreciated the ranking lawmaker for coming out to contest the National Assembly Seat of Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency.

    He appealled also to all members to take the project as theirs as this seems to be a redemption journey to a greater tomorrow.

    Comrade Abayomi Goodluck, a member of the ward, also expressed his satisfaction on the lawmaker’s ambition to contest for the House of Representatives Seat of Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, Abuja under the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC.

    As all members pledged their unwavering support, Mr. Ogunmayi Omolade, the ward Chairman, thanked party members for their turn out which was overwhelming.

    Other ward leaders in attendance were, Hon Felix Karaki LG exco and other,Hon Lepe Pius- former Chairman of Ilaje local government, Hon sikemi atibere councillor UGBO 1, Hon Gege Taiwo Mighty, High Chief Ojajuni (D-Law), Hon Thick Obasuaye, Hon Jolomi Monday, Hon Tomoloju Ajinde,all former ward chairmen and others.

    Also present at the special event was the General womenleader, Hon (Princess) Efrubu with all the womenleaders across the 12 wards in Ilaje local government.

    The official event was done at The Hararat C&S Church of Zion, Secretariat road, Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje local government area of Ondo State.

    Comrade Abayomi Goodluck

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