Religion And Criminality In Nigeria:Three Years After Deborah Samuel Was Killed. ..Justice Not Well Served Today, May 12, 2025, makes it three years since Ms. Deborah Samuel Yakubu, a second year Christian student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State, was lynched and stoned to death by a mob of Muslim students after she was accused of blasphemy against Islam. She was accused of posting a blasphemous statement against the Holy Prophet Muhammad. She was alleged to have posted a comment on WhatsApp, criticizing the religion-related posts her Muslim classmates discussed in the study group she believed should…
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Court Jails Nine for Internet Fraud in Uyo Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu and Rosemary Oghoghorie Dugbo of the Federal High Court Calabar have convicted and sentenced nine fraudsters to jail. The convicts are: Nsofor Charles Ochiabutor, Aneikan Monday Akpan, Igwe Greg, Ubong Emmanuel and Columba Chukwubuikem David. Others are: Edet Christopher Asuquo, Justice Chinonso, David Sunday Aniete and Fidelis Andrew Effiom. They were prosecuted by the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on separate charges, bordering on obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime, money laundering and impersonation. The charge against Ochiabutor reads: “That…
APC Chairman Ganduje Predicts Possible End of PDP APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is on the brink of collapse and will cease to exist before the end of 2025. Ganduje made the remarks in response to recent comments by former Jigawa governor, Sule Lamido, who predicted the disintegration of the APC and claimed that former PDP members, including Ganduje, would eventually return to the opposition party. In a statement released on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje dismissed Lamido’s comments as baseless and irrational, stating that he has no…
National Archives Staff, Husband, Children Celebrate Former Head, Adeoye As She Retires In Grand Style. By Seyifunmi Odunuga The retirement ceremony of a conscientious, devoted worker, good and considerate leader, the former Head of National Archives, Ibadan zonal office , Mrs. Omolola Taiwo Adeoye, will continue to linger in the memories of staff, family, friends and host of others present at the occasion. The event which was held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, started with praises at the new head of department’s office, Mr. Olawale Idris Ogundipe, who hosted the former head accompanied by members of the welfare…
Oyo APC Chieftain, Adeduntan Petitions Inspector General of Police Over Delay in Court Judgement Enforcement The Chairman, Dr Azeez Popoola Foundation (DAPAF) and Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland, PRINCE(DR) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan, a board certified international cardiovascular surgeon has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun over the continue seizure of one of the cars of foundation contrary to the court judgement. In the petition made available to journalists through his media office in Abuja the car was impounded since 2023. “On February 22nd 2023; one of my foundation cars TOYOTA COROLLA with Registration number KWL927FH was recklessly impounded in…
Adeduntan Petitions Inspector General of Police Over Delay in Court Judgement Enforcement The Chairman, Dr Azeez Popoola Foundation (DAPAF) and Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland, PRINCE(DR) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan, a board certified international cardiovascular surgeon has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun over the continue seizure of one of the cars of foundation contrary to the court judgement. In the petition made available to journalists through his media office in Abuja the car was impounded since 2023. “On February 22nd 2023; one of my foundation cars TOYOTA COROLLA with Registration number KWL927FH was recklessly impounded in Abuja by the…
Men on the Move Conference Edition 2.0 Holds In Ibadan ..to empower thousands in Ibadan June 7 The second edition of the Men on the Move Conference is scheduled to hold on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Jogor Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State. The conference, themed LEAD (Love, Equip, Align, Deliver), is aimed at promoting purpose-driven leadership among men across generations. Organizers say the event will feature plenary sessions, panel discussions, and six breakout sessions addressing key issues in law, business, health, and personal development. The convener, Gbeminiyi Eboda, a faith leader and author, described the conference as a platform…
Adeduntan Attends Oyo, former Chief of Staff Daughter’s Wedding ..harps on unity and love in the new family Prince (Dr) Azeez Adewolu Popoola Gbadegesin Danijo Adeduntan-Onisile, the Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland and a great grandson of Alaafin Ogbolu Akajegesin-Onisile (Atingisi House) , the 25th Alaafin of Oyo Empire was at the wedding reception of the daughter of former chief of staff in the state, Dr Gbade Ojo. The wedding which was attended by creme de la creme across the state was held at Aweni House, Oke Ado, Ibadan. While speaking with journalists at the event, Adeduntan counselled the new couple…
Regularise Appointment Of BCOS Contract, Freelance Staf, Union Workers Appeals To Makinde ..advocates for Increase in Subvention As Workers in Oyo State joined their counterparts to Celebrate this year workers day,the Radio and Television Theatre and Art Workers Union (RATTAWU) and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) BCOS have urged Governor Seyi Makinde to regularise both Contract and Freelance staff of the corporation The Unions in their jointly Press release issued in Ibadan and made available to mediareportsng appreciated the Governor for giving priority to welfare of workers and Pensioners in the state According to the release,the regularization of the Contract…
Priorise Public Health To Lower Health Care Cost – Alalade to Makinde Ademola Alalade, a prominent Ibadan politician and leading aspirant in the upcoming House of Representatives by-election for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency, has urged Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to significantly increase investment in public health infrastructure. He warned that continued underinvestment will escalate the cost of health care delivery across the state. Speaking at a health policy dialogue held in Ibadan, Alalade emphasized that the most effective strategy for reducing long-term health care costs lies in preventive care and the strengthening of the state’s primary health…