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Osogbo residents protest alleged abuse of power by Ataoja
Osogbo residents protest alleged abuse of power by Ataoja
Some indigenes of Osogbo, the Osun State Capital, have staged a peaceful protest against the alleged abuse of power by the Ataoja of Osogbo, Jimoh Olaonipekun.
The protest which reportedly took place along Gbaemu junction, Osogbo was joined by some stakeholders and Osogbo royal families.
The protesters claimed that the traditional ruler compromised the culture and heritage of Osogbo for his selfish interest.
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The monarch was accused of appointing some individuals as traditional rulers in some communities against the will of the people of the communities.
In a video shared by TVC on Wednesday, November 20, the protesters were seen chanting some indigenous songs, alongside holding placards with various inscriptions.
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BREAKING: Tinubu, Fubara, Ogoni leaders meet in Aso Rock
BREAKING: Tinubu, Fubara, Ogoni leaders meet in Aso Rock
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Governor Sim Fubara of State Rivers State and the leaders of Ogoniland at the presidential Villa Abuja.
Governor Fubara arrived with Senator Lee Maeba and among the delegation were Senators Magnus Abe, Olaka Nwogu, Chief Victor Giadom, Chief Kenneth Kobani, Monsignor Pius Kii, Leedom Mitee, as well as Senators Bennett Birabi Barry. Mpigi and Joe Poroma.
Also present is the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, the Minister of Environment, Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abba, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh and the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
Although the agenda of the meeting was not made public, it may not be unconnected to the Ogoni clean-up and the resumption of oil exploration in Ogoniland.
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Recall that a coalition of civil society organisations had demanded an allocation of $1 trillion from the Federal Government for the cleanup of the Niger Delta and compensation for the loss of livelihoods, before the resumption of crude oil production in Ogoniland.
The demands were tabled in a statement signed by the organisations including Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), and Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), while expressing concerns over the Nigerian government’s reported plans to resume oil production in the community.
The group described the move as a disregard for environmental justice
The statement highlighted the historical environmental degradation caused by oil activities in Ogoniland, documented in the 2011 UNEP report, which revealed widespread pollution of land, water, and air.
The group expressed disappointment that the government has yet to fully implement the UNEP recommendations or prioritize the cleanup of the region.
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Police officer found dead in Abuja hotel after meeting online lover
Police officer found dead in Abuja hotel after meeting online lover
A tragic incident unfolded in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as a police inspector, identified as Lawal Ibrahim from the Kwali Division, was found dead in a hotel.
The unfortunate event occurred at Palasa Guest Inn last Thursday morning after the inspector reportedly met with a woman he had connected with online three months prior.
According to reports, the inspector had invited the woman, identified as Maryam Abba from Dutse, Jigawa State, to join him at the hotel. Eyewitnesses revealed that the pair checked into the hotel on Wednesday evening and engaged in intimate relations.
The following morning, around 6 a.m., they reportedly had another round of intimacy, after which the inspector began breathing erratically and became unresponsive. Alarmed by his condition, Maryam tried to revive him by sprinkling water but to no avail.
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She quickly informed the hotel manager, Danlami Palasa, who contacted the Gwagwalada police division. Officers arrived at the scene to find the lifeless body of the inspector. His remains were later taken to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death.
Authorities recovered several items from the hotel room, including watermelon, a suspected aphrodisiac drug, a phone charger, and the deceased’s police identity card. Maryam has since been taken into police custody for questioning as investigations into the cause of death continue.
A police source from the Gwagwalada division confirmed the incident and assured the public that efforts are underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the inspector’s death.
Police officer found dead in Abuja hotel after meeting online lover
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Disaster as FMC senior manager jumps into Ogun well
Disaster as FMC senior manager jumps into Ogun well
The acting Head of the Audit Department at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Mr Adeniyi Oluwaseun on Sunday committed suicide, by jumping into a well.
Newstrends reliably gathered that the incident occurred in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, shortly after Adeniyi had his dinner.
It was further learnt that one of Adeniyi’s children was set to marry in a month’s time before the tragic incident happened.
His body has been recovered from the well and has since been deposited at a morgue.
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Though, the reasons behind the tragic act are yet to be determined, but a source disclosed that Adeniyi had a history of mental health struggles, although the specific nature of his condition remains undisclosed.
The Head of Public Relations and Communication Unit at FMC Abeokuta, Segun Orisajo confirmed the incident and expressed the hospital management’s deep sorrow.
Orisajo stated, “It is true that he committed suicide. It was an unfortunate incident. The management feels saddened about this development’.
He described the late Adeniyi as a hardworking and loyal staff member whose sudden death came as a shock to everyone at the hospital.
“The unfortunate incident caught the entire management off guard. It is a quiet and irreparable loss.
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