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Ooni Warns Against Communal Crisis Over Modakeke Killings

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2 years ago

August 21, 2021

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o douse tension, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has warned the residents of Ile-Ife against attaching communal colouration to the killing of farmers in Toro village, Modakeke, adding that the act was one of sheer criminality.

The monarch said efforts to attach communal colouration to the crime was an attempt by mischief makers to distract security operatives, who are on top of the matter, from unveiling the evil minds behind the crime.

The Ooni, who was speaking through a statement issued by the Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Mr Moses Olafare, stated that he received the news of the reported killing of the five farmers in Toro village on Friday morning with great concern.

He disclosed that upon receiving the information, it was immediately reported to the appropriate security agencies who swung into action.

The monarch reminded the people that Nigeria, like other countries in the world, is being confronted by security challenges which with the cooperation of all citizens would be overcome.

Ogunwusi stated that the killings should not be linked to the long resolved Ife-Modakeke dispute assuring that the long arm of the law would soon catch up with the perpetrators of the crime.

The traditional ruler thanked the state government, security agencies and vigilance groups for their role in sustaining the peace and being responsive to the situation.

He also called on all law- abiding residents of both towns to carry on with their legitimate activities as the evil minds behind the dastardly act did not represent the community and as such would be treated as criminals when apprehended.

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Breaking: Appeal Court Retains Adeleke As Osun Governor

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2 days ago

March 24, 2023

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BREAKING: Adeleke Freezes Osun Accounts , Reverses Appointments After Swearing In As Governor

Governor Adeleke

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has vacated the tribunal judgement that nullified the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.

The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, on Friday held that the appeal Adeleke lodged to challenge his sack by the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, was meritorious.

Aside from setting aside the judgement of the tribunal, the court, in its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Mohammed Lawal, awarded N500, 000 cost against the All Progressive Congress, APC, and its candidate, Gboyega Oyetola

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BREAKING: PDP Suspends Anyim, Fayose

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2 days ago

March 23, 2023

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Anyim and Fayose

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former president of the Senate, Pius Anyim; Prof Dennis Ityavyar and Aslam Aliyu were on Thursday suspended from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

The PDP made the suspension on Thursday after an extensive review of the affairs of the party, pursuant to the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).

The PDP also referred the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, to the National Disciplinary Committee over his reported involvement in anti-party activities.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.

“The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our party across the country to remain united and focused at this critical time,” the statement added.

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BREAKING: Ekweremadu, Wife Found Guilty Of Organ-trafficking In UK

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3 days ago

March 23, 2023

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Ekweremadu and his wife

A United Kingdom court has found former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, his wife Beatrice, 56, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 50, guilty of an organ-trafficking plot, which saw them bring a 21-year-old man to the UK

They were convicted of conspiring to exploit the man from Lagos for his kidney, reports the BBC.

Prosecutors told the Old Bailey the organ was to be removed and given to the couple’s daughter, Sonia, aged 25.

She was cleared of the same charge.

The victim, a street trader from Lagos, was brought to the UK last year to provide a kidney in an £80,000 private transplant at the Royal Free Hospital in London.

They were later arrested at the airport while trying to leave the UK.