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Those who buried OAU student could provide clue on murder – Lawyer
Counsel to Dr Rahman Adedoyin, Mr Abiodun Williams, has urged Osun State Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, to investigate the circumstances leading to the burial of Timothy Adegoke, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) slain postgraduate student.
Adegoke was found buried along Ife-Ede road after he was declared missing having lodged at the Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife, when he arrived the town from Abuja for his examination at Obafemi Awolowo University.
Abiodun, in a letter addressed to the CP, dated November 26, 2021 and acknowledged by the CP’s office and obtained by Vanguard on Saturday, alleged that the Adegoke’s body was buried by officials of Ife-Central Local Government Council.
According to him, the council’s health officials, having been cleared by the police, buried the body after it received report that it was dumped in the community, saying the alleged burial was recorded by the council officials.
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The letter reads in parts, “…we still wish to seek your assistance on a very important piece of information that appears to be gaining grounds as a rumour in Ile-Ife. We are of the impression that such light information, if found to be true, may shed more light on the case under investigation and may further corroborate some of the information that has been given to the police at the same time correct public perception of our client.
“You will recall that some of the suspects in your custody allegedly confessed to dumping the corpse of Late Mr. Timothy Adegoke in the bush, they did not admit to burying him. You will equally recall that during the interview you granted to Rave 97.1 FM Radio on 22nd day of November, 2021 there it was insinuated that some of the suspects confessed to have buried the corpse in the bush at about 2 km to the Hotels at somewhere along Ede Road, Ile-Ife, Osun State. However, there is now a strong rumour, peddled by some people, to the effect that that position may not be correct after all.
“From the information flying around in Ile-Ife, there is a strong suggestion that contrary to the claim as aforesaid, it was the officials of the Department of Public Health, Ife Central Local Government, Ile-Ife that buried the deceased having received clearance from the officers of the Nigerian Police of one of the Divisions in Ile-Ife. We could not establish which of the Divisions in Ile-Ife that gave the clearance. However, we are of the view that, if the information is correct, discreet and diligent investigations will establish it.
“If it is established that officers of the Public Health Department of Ife Central Local Government were the ones that actually buried the corpse of Mr. Timothy Adegoke, it may go a long way to assist the Pathologists in their quests to unravel the circumstances that led to the unfortunate death of the young man and the manner his corpse was handled. If nothing is achieved by such important piece of information, it would, at least stop the question: “why did those that buried the corpse of Mr. Timothy Adegoke keep silent all this while and allow an innocent man to be languishing in detention?”
Vanguard
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Lagos communities face 4-month blackout, power firm alerts
Lagos communities face 4-month blackout, power firm alerts
Thousands of residents and businesses in some communities in Lagos are set for a prolonged power outage as the power authorities begin a major overhaul of a critical electricity facility in the affected areas.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with Ikeja Electric, says it will commence rehabilitation works on the 132kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at the Amuwo Transmission Station of Lagos.
According to a statement released by Ikeja Electric on Wednesday, the exercise will kick off on March 19, 2026, and run through July 30, 2026 — a period of over four months.
The companies said the project was designed to upgrade aging infrastructure and improve the long-term stability of electricity supply across the affected communities. However, the short-term impact is expected to be significant.
Areas likely to bear the brunt are Old Ojo Road and Ijesha Express (served by the 11-Amuwo INJ-T1 feeder), Jakande 1 and 2 (11-Amuwo INJ-T2), as well as Amukoko and parts of Hongxing linked to the 33kV Amuwo TCN lines.
“Please be informed that rehabilitation and maintenance works on the 132kV GIS substation at the Amuwo Transmission Station will commence on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and are expected to continue until Thursday, July 30, 2026.
“During this period, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and Ikeja Electric will work collaboratively to minimise the impact of the project on customers served by the following feeders,” the statement read.
The utility firms appealed for patience, insisting the temporary hardship is necessary to deliver a more reliable and efficient electricity network in the long run.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu royal reception in UK
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu royal reception in UK
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Sowore Wins Legal Victory as Court Dismisses Egbetokun Cyberbullying Case
Sowore Wins Legal Victory as Court Dismisses Egbetokun Cyberbullying Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the cyberbullying charges filed against former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore by former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, citing lack of diligent prosecution by the police. The ruling marks a major victory for Sowore and is seen as a reinforcement of due process and the rule of law in Nigeria.
The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/23/2025, originated from complaints that Sowore used his verified X handle to publish statements against the then IGP, calling him “illegal IGP Kayode Egbetokun.” Prosecutors alleged that the messages were false and intended to incite public disorder. Specific counts cited alleged violations of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, ETC) Act, 2015, as amended in 2024, including messages tagged to the verified Nigeria Police Force account and statements suggesting that Egbetokun would make the next #ENDSARS inevitable.
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Sowore’s legal team, led by Marshall Abubakar, applied for dismissal on the grounds that the police had not actively pursued the case since Sowore’s arraignment in January 2025, and that the delay violated Section 351 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA). During proceedings on Tuesday, the prosecution requested a short recess for its lead counsel to appear, but the defense opposed it, insisting that the prolonged inaction warranted outright dismissal.
Justice Musa Liman, in delivering the judgment, agreed with the defense, noting that the police failed to diligently prosecute the case, resulting in its dismissal. He formally struck out the charges, stating:
“The charge FHC/ABJ/CR/23/2025 is struck out and accordingly dismissed.”
Supporters of Sowore welcomed the ruling, highlighting concerns that cybercrime and defamation laws have occasionally been misapplied to target activists and limit freedom of expression in Nigeria. The dismissal underscores the importance of judicial accountability and adherence to due process in prosecuting high-profile cases.
Sowore Wins Legal Victory as Court Dismisses Egbetokun Cyberbullying Case
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