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Federal Polytechnic Ede students protest the killing of colleague, motorcyclist in Osun

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Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede took to the streets in Ede, Osun State to protest the gruesome murder of a prospective Corps Member, Hassan Adedeji who was already preparing for his one year Mandatory youth service and a motorcyclist.

It was gathered that the HND Banking and Finance graduate was on a commercial motorcycle around the Agbale-Bode area close to the polytechnic second gate when he was shot Wednesday night.

Findings also revealed that the assailants did not just kill the prospective corps member on the motorcycle but also shot the yet to be identified motorcyclist.

The incident infuriated the students, who embarked on peaceful protest across the town and also marched to the palace of Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, to register their grievances.

The students had set bonfire in some streets in the town to protest the gruesome murder of their colleague.

Confirming the incident, Osun Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, said the prime suspect in the killings is one Rasheed Okolu, who has been terrorizing the community.

She added that police are investigating the matter, while the Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, has vowed to ensure the perpetrators of the crime are brought to justice.

“One Rasheed Okolu who is a suspected cultist is the prime suspect and the Commissioner of Police has said he cannot be in a state where an individual or group become a threat to the residents. Wherever the suspect is, he will be brought to justice,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Polytechnic spokesperson, Sola Lawal, while confirming that Adedeji was a prospective corps member from the school, described his death as unfortunate.

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Tinubu Hangout: Again, Tosin Adeyanju, Mai Agogo bag awards of excellence

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The All Progressive Congress (APC) Women under the aegis of Capacity women presented awards of excellence to the Convener of the pre-inaugural Hangout, Tosin Adeyanju and the co-Convener, Dr. Mai Agogo.

The award was presented on Monday at the Day 57 of pre-inauguration hangout of the supporters of Bola Tinubu, the president-elect.

The award according to the leader of the group, Hajia Zainab Arome Ibrahim, is in recognition of their undaunted efforts and Continuous Contributions to the Successes of the APC.

“For all your effort in ensuring Tinubu/Shettima mandate emerged at the 2023 presidential election.

We also want to thank you for your sacrifices, the sleepless nights, under the sun, and in rain and also in putting Pre-Inauguarantion hangout together with it’s beautiful results.

“Most importantly we want to thank you for protecting the APC mandate even After the 2023 election, as we are fully aware of all your efforts.” She said.

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Ooni unveils latest wife, Olori Akinmuda

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has unveiled his latest wife, Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda.

The king reportedly took his sixth wife sometime in May and is set to officially welcome her into his Royal Palace of Oodua in Ile-Ife.

Invitations for the Thanksgiving service and reception of the new queen have all reportedly been sent out. Major dignitaries in the country are expected to attend this grand event. The event is scheduled to hold on Saturday 20th May 2023.

 

The event will be preceded by the traditional entry of the Queen into the ancient Ife Oodua Palace of Ile-Ife this Thursday.

The couple reportedly tied the knot on May 10th, 2023.

Recall Oba Enitan Adeyeye, is already married to five other women namely; Olori Mariam, Olori Tobi Phillips Ogunwusi, Princess Ashley Adegoke, Princess Ronke Ademiluyi and Temitope Adesegun.

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BREAKING: Police arraign Seun Kuti for assault in Lagos court

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The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, before Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun of a Magistrate’s court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State.

The defendant was charged with assault on a police officer, an offense contrary to Section 356 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Act.

 

The police prosecutor, S. A Adebese, prayed the court to remand the defendant for 21 days pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.

However, the counsel led by Femi Falana, SAN, begged the court to not remand his client, stating that he was not aware of the remand application.

The PUNCH had reported that a viral video of Seun Kuti assaulting a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State emerged on Saturday.

Kuti had turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja on Monday, following an order for his arrest by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba.

He was later transferred to the state’s Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Lagos.

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