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Osun monarch, four other arraigned over burnt palace, robbery

A traditional ruler in Osun State, Elegbedi of Egbedi, Egbedore local government, Oba Muideen Azeez on Wednesday appeared before a High Court sitting in Ede over alleged robbery and setting a palace ablaze.

The monarch appeared with Akibu Abioye, Yisa Akolapo, Rasidi Ayandiran and Sarafadeen Abioye before Justice Kudirat Akano on 29 counts.

The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges contained in the suit filed HED/02c/2024 between the state and the defendants.

The charges listed include robbery, threat to life, arson, illegal possession, forceful entry, destruction of farm produce, conduct likely and malicious destruction.

According to the charge sheet, the defendants committed the offences between September 2019 and May 2022 at Opeoluwa Integrated Farming Resources Limited Aloba via Ede in the State.

The offences contravened sections 402, 403A, 443, 2(1), 249(1) of the State Criminal Law 2002.

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The defendants, the prosecuting counsel, Dele Akintayo disclosed, set ablaze the palace of Oloba of Iloba, Oba Lasisi Gbadamosi, robbed one Wasilatu Akiola of 70kegs of palm oil, goats and farm produce, as well as destroy 127acres of farm produce belonging of Opeoluwa integrated farming Resources.

One of the witnesses, Abiodun Oladapo while being led in examination by a State Counsel, Dele Akintayo, told the court that the defendants have run aground the farming activities of his company, Opeoluwa Integrated Farming Resources which covers about 127 acres of land in four different locations in the area valued N200million.

He added that their nefarious activities have made the company go bankrupt having lost the sum of N200million due to their destructive actions on the farm.

In his oral bail application, counsel to the defendants, Bukola Atobatele, prayed the court to allow the defendants to continue to enjoy bail conditions granted at a Magistrate court sitting in the state but the move was opposed by State counsel.

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Dangote, Tinubu, Lookman named among 100 most influential Africans in 2024 (Full list)

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Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the CEO of Dangote Group

Dangote, Tinubu, Lookman named among 100 most influential Africans in 2024 (Full list)

The New African magazine has unveiled a list of 100 individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil society in 2024.

This year’s edition takes an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the individuals who are both on the continent and abroad, explained Anver Versi, editor of the London-based magazine.

Her statement reads, “We need this because I cannot recall the world being so polarised, so divided, so stone-faced in the face of terrible man-made atrocities.

“The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 edition of New African offers an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the extraordinary individuals shaping the African narrative on the continent and abroad.

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“Their stories serve as a source of inspiration and a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the African spirit.”

See full list and categories below…

Politics and Public Service

  1. Bassirou Diomaye Faye
  2. Kemi Badenoch
  3. Muhammad Ali Pate
  4. Claver Gatete
  5. Ali Mohamed
  6. King Mohamed VI
  7. Ronald Lamola
  8. Yemi Osinbajo
  9. Nardos Bekele-Thomas
  10. Ibrahima Cheikh Diong

Business

11. Robins Tchale-Watchou
12. Fatima Tambajang
13. Dr. Sidi Ould Tah
14. Samaila Zubairu
15. Thierno-Habib Hann
16. Akinwumi Adesina
17. Tariye Gbadegesin
18. Adebayo Ogunlesi
19. Wale Tinubu
20. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede
21. Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah
22. Moulay Hafid Elalamy
23. Olugbenga Agboola
24. Alain Ebobissé
25. Tunde Olanrewaju
26. Nassef Sawiris
27. Aliko Dangote
28. Ismael Belkhayat
29. Hassatou Diop N’Sele
30. Jeremy Awori
31. Manuel Moses
32. Hassanein Hiridjee
33. Rene Awambeng

Civil Society

34. Joseph Moses Oleshangay
35. Mohamed Adow
36. Michael Kakande
37. Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli
38. William Asiko
39. Eva Omaghomi
40. Nelson Amenya
41. Helmy Abouleish
42. Binaifer Nowrojee

Science & Academia

43. Elhadj As Sy
44. Chinasa T. Okolo
45. Tshilidzi Marwala
46. Prof. Colleen Masimirembwa
47. Prof. Moses Obimbo Madadi
48. Rediet Abebe
49. Rachid Guerraoui
50. Abdoulaye Diabaté
51. Joy Buolamwini
52. Abeba Birhane

Opinion Shapers

53. Miatta Fahnbulleh
54. Olajide Olatunji
55. Carlos Lopes
56. Zain Verjee
57. John-Allan Namu
58. Vera Songwe
59. Nesrine Malik
60. Tayo Aina
61. Thebe Ikalafeng
62. Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi
63. Hannah Ryder
64. Ayman Mohyeldin
65. Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard

Creative

66. Zineb Sedira
67. Rita Mawuena Benissan
68. Iansmith Mwenda
69. Idris Elba
70. Ken Wakia
71. Adejoké Bakare
72. Ayra Starr
73. Selma Feriani
74. DJ Edu
75. Eugene Mbugua
76. Chigozie Obioma
77. Kamel Daoud
78. Tesfaye Urgessa
79. Mehdi Qotbi
80. DBN Gogo
81. Yinka Ilori
82. Amina Lola Shoneyin
83. Ekow Eshun
84. Zhong FeiFei
85. Mati Diop
86. Hassan Hajjaj
87. Koyo Kouoh
88. Mo Harawe
89. Victoria Kimani

Sports

90. Patrice Motsepe
91. Letsile Tebogo
92. Imane Khelif
93. Tunde Onakoya
94. Gelson Fernandes
95. Oumar ‘Reug Reug’ Kane
96. Biniam Girmay
97. Ademola Lookman
98. Ruth Chepng’etich
99. Omar Berrada
100. Sifan Hassan

Dangote, Tinubu, Lookman named among 100 most influential Africans in 2024 (Full list)

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Nigerian troops eliminate bandit leader Ma’oli, others in Zamfara

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Nigerian troops eliminate bandit leader Ma’oli, others in Zamfara

Nigerian Army has confirmed the elimination of a notorious bandit leader, Alhaji Ma’oli, along with several of his accomplices, during a military operation in Zamfara State.

Lt. Col. Abdullahi Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre for Operation Hadarin Daji, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Gusau.

The operation, carried out by troops of 1 Brigade under Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, took place on December 26 in Maisheka village, near Kunchin Kalgo in Tsafe Local Government Area.

“The area is one of the local communities that had suffered under Ma’oli’s reign of terror,” Abdullahi stated.

He described Ma’oli as infamous for imposing illegal levies on residents in Unguwan Rogo, Mai Sheka, Magazawa, and neighboring areas in the Bilbis district of Tsafe.

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“The neutralization of Ma’oli has brought relief and excitement to locals in the Bilbis general area,” he added.

The statement highlighted that the operation was launched following intelligence reports about armed terrorists on motorcycles operating in the Bilbis axis.

“Swift response by troops of Operation Hadarin Daji not only thwarted the terrorists’ plan to attack the locals but also reinforced the commitment to securing the area from further acts of violence,” Abdullahi said.

He reaffirmed the Joint Task Force’s commitment to pursuing and neutralizing remaining terrorists and their collaborators, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with local communities to achieve lasting peace and security in Zamfara and beyond.

The successful operation marks a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region.

 

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Heavy security in Ilesa as ex-Osun deputy gov emerges new Owa-Obokun

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former Osun State deputy governor, Prince Adesuyi Haastrup

Heavy security in Ilesa as ex-Osun deputy gov emerges new Owa-Obokun

The kingmakers of Ilesa have elected former Osun State deputy governor, Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland.

He was said to have emerged after defeating nine other candidates who contested with him from the same Owa Bilaro Olu-Odo ruling house.

A statement made available to newsmen by the ruling house Public Relations Officer, Isaac Haastrup, the kingmakers elected the Prince in a free and fair election held at the Ilesa-West Local Government Secretariat on Friday.

According to him, The kingmakers included six Iwora mefa namely Obaala, High chief Ibitoye, Ogboni Ipole, Oba Omokehinde Oyeleye, Ogboni Ijebu-jesa, Oba Olufemi Agunsoye ( Elegboro), Ogboni Ibokun, Oba Festus Awogboro, Ogboni Ilesa High Chief Saka Fapohunda, Oba Odo of Ilesa, and seven agba Ijesa, Risawe of Ilesa.

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“The seven Agba Ijesa are; High Chief Adefioye Adedeji, Lejoka of Ilesa, High Chief Omoniyi Ojo, Lejofi, High Chief Adebusoye Onigbogi, Arapate of Ilesa, High Chief Oluwagbemiga Fadunsin Igbarool , Loro of Ilesa, High Chief Lekan Folorunso , Odole of Ulesa ,High Chief Bola Orolugbagbe and Mr Abimbola Aluko ( warrant officer representing the Saloro of Ilesa whose stool is vacant)”

The statement added the Head of Local Government Administration in Ilesa West Local Government, Mrs Felicia Olabimtan, while announcing the outcome of the election, said Looja Clement Adesuyi secured highest votes and emerged as the owa Obokun elect.

She said six of the kingmakers voted, while High Chief Adefioye Adedeji was absent and 7 others were not eligible.

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