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Tragedy In Kwara As Son Connive With Ritualist, Removes Father’s Body Parts For Ritual

A suspect identified as Michael Olagunju has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command for allegedly selling the body parts of his father to some ritualists in Kajola, Odo-Owa in the Oke-Ero Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that the suspect killed his father on his farm at Kajola last Thursday and connived with some ritualists to remove Olagunju’s body parts, including his two hands and his heart.

A brother of the deceased who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the family members are convinced that the suspect had a hand in his father’s death.

“That is why we handed him over to the police,” he added.

The incident was confirmed by the spokesman of the state police command, Ajayi Okasanmi.

He said, “A farmer was killed on his farm at Kajola in Odo-Owa last week. One suspect has been arrested in connection with the crime. The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Bagega, has ordered discreet Investigation into the matter.”

In another development, one Lukman Abdulmalik has reported his son Abdulmalik Kehinde, to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to help recover his money reportedly stolen by the son.

The spokesman for the NSCDC in Kwara State, Afolabi Babawale, in a statement released on Thursday, said, “the old man complained bitterly that his son, Kehinde, has been stealing his money for some time now and recently he stole the sum of N44,000 from his room and all his efforts to reform him has proved abortive.”

Babawale said that after a thorough investigation by operatives of NSCDC, Kehinde confessed that he stole his father’s money adding that a sum of N33,000 was recovered from him while he said that he had spent the balance.

He said that Kehinde had been transferred to the NSCDC Kwara State Command Guidance and Rehabilitation Unit where He was being rehabilitated.

DSS Takes Over Sunday Igboho’s Residence After Attack

The Department of State Security has taken over the residence of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, in the Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
This is coming after operatives of the secret police attacked Igboho’s residence, killing two of his allies and arresting twelve others.

The DSS in a press conference in Abuja on Thursday night paraded some exhibits and people who were arrested during an invasion of his house on Thursday.

According to DSS, the items recovered from Igboho’s house include Seven (7) AK-47 assault rifles; Three (3) Pump Action guns; Thirty (30) fully charged AK-47 magazines; Five thousand (5,000) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition; Five (5) cutlasses, One (1) Jackknife, One (1) Pen Knife, Two (2) Pistol holsters; One (1) binoculars, wallet containing Five (5) US dollars in one (1) dollar denomination; local and international driver’s licences in his name, ATM cards, and a German residence permit No. YO2N6K1NY bearing his name, among others.

According to SaharaReporters, when the area was visited on Friday, it was observed that the DSS has taken over the property.

Biafra: DSS Plotting To Kill Nnamdi Kanu – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of plotting to kill its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Recall that Nnamdi Kanu was reportedly rearrested in Kenya and extradited back to Nigeria last Sunday.

He was then arraigned on Tuesday before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, who ordered his remand in the custody of the DSS until his next trial date.

In a statement on Friday, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, called on DSS to allow Kanu access to his lawyers.

The statement reads: “Following the refusal of the Nigerian Government and her wicked security agency, the Department of State Services, DSS, to allow our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers and family access to him in the dungeon of DSS secret cell, it is now confirmed that their real intention in kidnapping him and bundling him back to Nigeria is to kill him.

“The mission they could not actualise in September 14, 2017 when soldiers invaded his Afaraukwu home during Operation Python Dance is what they want to actualise now.

“His health has been detoriatorating in the DSS cell as he has refused to eat their food since almost one week they kidnapped him.

“We demand that DSS should allow him access to his lawyers and family members for this is his lawful right.”

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, had also accused the DSS of torturing Nnamdi Okwu Kanu in custody.

Deji Adeyanju urged Kanu’s lawyers to pray the court to transfer the IPOB leader to a prison facility during his next adjourned date.

He wrote: “Kanu’s lawyers must insist that he be transferred from DSS custody to prison on the next court date to stop the violations of his rights.

“They have also denied him access to his lawyers and family members. This is another major human right violation.

“They are torturing Nnamdi Kanu. They blindfold him for many hours, leave him on the floor in a cold air-conditioned room and subject him to all forms of degrading treatments.

“This is grave violation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment.”

Lagos Assembly To Pass Laws To Establish 2 Universities… To Convert LASPOTECH, colleges of education Universities

The Lagos Assembly on Thursday debated two bills proposing the establishment of two tertiary institutions – a University of Education and a University of Science and Technology – in the state.

The bills, which scaled second reading on the floor of the Lagos Assembly presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, were committed to the House Committee on Education (Tertiary) to report back in two weeks.

Hon. Bisi Yusuff (Alimosho 1) argued that the bill for a law to provide for the establishment of the university of Education, Lagos (UNEDLAG) was important as he suggested that it should also have provision for pre-degree programmes.

Yusuff also noted a provision in the bill that would make graduates be somewhat independent rather than search for jobs.

“The inclusion of vocational training will also make the students to be self-employed,” he said.

On his part, Hon. Sani Okanlawon, said it had become important for the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education and the Michael Otedola College of Education to be upgraded to a university.

“The society now rejects NCE and what is the benefit of going to a school that your certificate will not be recognised?

“Admission into this school is the lowest as only 18 applicants chose (ACCOED) as first choice in the last Universal Tertiary Matriculations Examinations (UTME).

“With the creation of this varsity, it will reduce the number of applicants seeking admission to LASU,” he said.

Also contributing, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa 2), who agreed with his colleagues on the need to upgrade the two colleges of education in the state to a university, said the NCE is no longer popular.

According to him, the establishment of the university is timely, but “there is need to have a template to form the institution in order to avoid overlap.”

Hon. David Setonji, chairman of the House committee on Information, supported the bill and added that the state had a high number of primary and secondary schools with less teachers and that the university would help resolve the challenge.

The Leader of the Lagos Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade (Ikorodu 1), who said he was excited about the planned upgrade, told his colleagues that he is a product of ACCOED and that he taught for five years with the certificate he got from the institution.

“The creation of a new varsity is a good thing. This bill takes care of the welfare of both lecturers and students,” he added.

Speaking about the bill, Hon. Abiodun Tobun (Epe 2) said he was optimistic the proposed University of Education would produce good teachers if passed into law.

Concerning the proposed University of Science and Technology, the lawmakers expressed optimism that it would help provide manpower for the development of the state and the country.

In his contributions, Hon. Rauf Age-Sulaimon (Amuwo Odofin 2) suggested that courses in the humanities and legal studies should not be included in the institution’s curriculum as a University of Science and Technology.

While Hon. Femi Saheed (Kosofe 2) said science and technology play vital roles in development, Hon. Bisi Yusuff urged that the studies to be offered should take into cognisance the culture of the people.

Yusuff also advised that the university should be made to go into researches on agriculture to reduce the high cost of food in the state and the country.

Eromosele Ebhomele
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Breaking: DSS Declares Sunday Igboho Wanted, Confirms Killing His Allies

The Department of State Services has confirmed the attack on the residence of Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, in Soka, Oyo State on Thursday morning.
The secret police also disclosed that two allies of the Yoruba Nation agitator were killed during an operation at his Ibadan residence.

Recall that Igboho had raised an alarm that two people were killed during an attack on his residence in the early hours of Thursday.

There had been claims in some quarters that the activist staged the attack to stir the pity of Nigerians.

The DSS, however, at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday night, confirmed the attack on Igboho’s residence.

The spokesman of the secret police, Peter Afunanya, while speaking with newsmen also paraded no fewer than 12 suspects arrested during the operation.

He said Igboho is presently on the run but vowed that the government will definitely track him.

Just In: DSS Operatives Drop Women Arrested At Sunday Igboho’s House In Akure

Society gazette reports that the Department Of State Service (DSS) have released the women reportedly arrested at Sunday Igboho’s house earlier today.

News making rounds have it that Sunday Igboho’s house was attacked around 2am by men who identified themselves as DSS and the men of the Nigerian army.

During the attack, several properties were destroyed and some women were picked up.

In a live video by Sunday Igboho’s media aide, Koiki Media, it was revealed that they have dropped those that were picked in Akure.

Despite Attack On Sunday Igboho, Lagos Mega Rally Will Hold As Planned – Spokesperson

The spokesman had said the military men, who attacked the house killed two people while others were taken away.

Olayomi Koiki, spokesman for popular Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho), has said the attack by suspected soldiers on Igboho’s house will not stop the mega rally slated for Saturday in Lagos State.

Koiki, who appeared in a Facebook live video on Thursday morning, said the agitators knew there would be an attack of such but would not be deterred or discouraged from continuing with the forthcoming rally.

He said, “We knew something of this nature was going to happen but the rally will still go on as planned. This will not stop or discourage us. Lagos Mega rally will hold as planned.”

The spokesman had earlier alleged that the military men, who attacked the house killed two people while others were taken away.

He also said the building and cars in the premises were damaged but noted that Chief Sunday Igboho was safe. He, however, did not disclose his location.

He said, “The situation now is very bad. Two Yoruba sons have been killed in the house of Chief Sunday Igboho. The two dead bodies have been taken away by the military. We do not know of the location where they were taken to.

“I can confirm that those who came are definitely Nigerian soldiers. There are more than 100 soldiers that came.”

SaharaReporters gathered that the attackers unleashed mayhem on the activist’s house in the Soka area of the city as early as 1 am.

At least 10 vehicles belonging to Igboho, including his G-wagon, Prado SUVs, and valuable properties, furniture, and windows were destroyed.

Bullet holes riddled the buildings in the compound while bloodstains were seen on the premises by our correspondent.

Speaking to SaharaReporters, an eyewitness said, “They were all soldiers, military men. They came in vans and Hummer buses. They abducted his wife and others. They killed two people.”

Iyabo Ojo Bows To Pressure, Begs TAMPAM For Forgiveness Over Nollywood Ban

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has tendered her unreserved apology to the committee of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) days after it barred its registered directors from hiring or working with her.

Society gazette earlier reported that the leadership of TAMPAN threatened to frustrate Iyabo Ojo and her colleague Nkechi Blessing out of the Nollywood industry, barring its directors from working with the Nollywood stars.

This comes after the actresses consistently via their social media platform condemned the conduct of their colleague, Baba Ijesha, who allegedly defiled the foster daughter of Nigerian comedienne, Princess.

The mother of two via her social media pleaded with the leadership of TAMPAM to forgive her wrongs. She wrote; “I would like to say a very big thank you to @esabodofficialpage … God bless you ma, Agba yin a dale … I so much appreciate you, mama, & Love you… First & foremost I want to say a very BIG thank you to my God almighty, all mercifully, I love you Lord & I thank you for your constant protection, provision and guidance over me & my family. I’m forever grateful… i will also want to use this opportunity to say a very BIG thank you to all my darling fans and loved ones for your constant love & support … honestly I’m so overwhelmed & humbled, I will never take it for granted

To an able & ever humble president of Tampan… @mrlatin1510 thank you very much sir…

Our big daddies @adebayo.salami @princejidekosoko @realyinkaquadri on behalf of @nkechiblessingsunday my darling aburo & my humble self, we apologise to you sir we’re sorry for getting you upset, you’re our elders & leaders, we respect you, we’re humbled before you, we will forever appreciate you & honour you… it’s all Peace & Love”

Just In: DSS Restricts Nnamdi Kanu From Seeing Lawyer, Family Members

Society gazette reports that IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu has been barred from having access to his lawyers and family members.

This was made known by Deji Adeyanju who stated that the human rights of Nnamdi Kanu is being withdrawn due to the restrictions made by the DSS.

He also suggested to the lawyers that they should ask the court to transfer him to prison instead of DSS Custody.

See his tweet below

Kanu’s lawyers must insist that he be transferred from DSS custody to prison on the next court date to stop the violations of his rights. They have also denied him access to his lawyers and family members. This is another major human right violation.

Motorcyclist Cries Out After Passenger He Carried Stole His Manhood In Lagos

A commercial motorcyclist has cried out for help after the passenger he carried allegedly stolen his manhood in Lagos
In the video that was shared on social media, the motorcyclist was surprised after he noticed his private organ wasn’t thereafter he dropped a yet to be identified passenger at his destination in Lagos..

The motorcyclist was seen in a viral video explaining that the man he carried is a “big man.” It was also gathered that the incident occurred in Ifako area of Lagos state.