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A 200 level student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo state, Feranmi Fasunle Omowunmi has reportedly committed suicide. Omowunmi, who is from the Department of Political Science was said to have taken pesticide called Sniper with garri on Wednesday in her room in the Akungba community. The lady was rushed to the institution’s health centre by her friends, from where she was later taken to the Specialist Hospital in lkare. He was later referred to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Owo. She reportedly died on Thursday morning while she was about to be referred to Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state. However, sources said it might be connected to a failed relationship, while her friends denied she was into any relationship since she gained admission to the university. The university's Head of Information, Protocol and Public Relations, Victor Akinpelumi, who confirmed the incident, said the details were still sketchy. "I can confirm that the incident is true but the reason why she took that decision is still sketchy as none of her close friends and colleagues could state the reason why she decided to die like that," he said. By SaharaReporters, New York Source:https://saharareporters.com/2021/05/13/ondo-varsity-student-commits-suicide

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has said the continued detention of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, is based on legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions in the state Ministry of Justice. He also said the actor would not be released until the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria called off its nationwide strike and the courts resumed so that he could be arraigned. Odumosu stated this in reaction to Wednesday’s protest by Omiyinka’s colleague, Yomi Fabiyi, and others, who demonstrated at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, to demand his release on bail. He said based on the legal advice, a prima facie case had been established against Omiyinka, adding that the thespian’s continued detention was based on the DPP’s advice. Odumosu said, “When they got the SCIID today (Wednesday), they were advised by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the SCIID, and he told them that we have done our work and sought legal advice from the Ministry of Justice and the advice was that we should still keep him in our custody. “When we concluded our investigation, we forwarded our report to the ministry for legal advice. The ministry advised us through the Office of the Public Defender. The legal advice was that there was a prima facie case established against him and some sections of the law were quoted in the advice. So, the advice was that he should still remain in our custody and to be charged for that.” Odumosu said the ministry might review its position concerning Omiyinka’s detention if the JUSUN strike continues indefinitely, adding that a new arrangement had been made in the state for courts to sit three times a week. The CP said, “Regarding the JUSUN strike, they agreed to be working for three days and striking for two days. They will go on strike on Monday and Tuesday, while the courts will sit on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. “It was our hope that they would work on Wednesday, but coincidentally, Wednesday and Thursday are public holidays. But if the courts continue to remain shut, the Ministry of Justice may further review the report. But right now, we are relying on the advice of the ministry.” Omiyinka has been in detention since he was arrested for alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl, who is in the care of a comedienne, Adekola Adekoya, aka Princess. During the demonstration on Wednesday, the protesters demanded that Omiyinka should be released on bail. Fabiyi, who led the demonstration, said he was not in support of the allegations levelled against Omiyinka, but noted that what he was clamouring for was for his fundamental human rights to be respected. By SaharaReporters, New York Source:https://saharareporters.com/2021/05/13/why-police-will-detain-baba-ijesha-until-court-resumes-%E2%80%93-lagos-police

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Presidency had planned to allow President Muhammadu Buhari attend the inauguration of Uganda’s tight-fist dictator, Yoweri Museveni, and then proceed to the United Kingdom from there for another medical treatment but it did not work out. SaharaReporters learnt that the decision to send Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to Uganda to represent Buhari was a last-minute decision taken when it appeared that the UK trip was no longer feasible. Top presidency sources told SaharaReporters that Buhari’s health, particularly his dementia, had deteriorated lately, and he was incoherent during the recent meetings he had with security chiefs and the Head of the European Union delegation to Nigeria and to the Economic Community of West African States, Mr Ketil Karlsen, along with his team. “Buhari had wanted to go for Museveni’s inauguration in Uganda and then use the opportunity to go to London but they changed the plans last minute and sent Osinbajo,” a top source revealed. According to a release from the State House, Osinbajo would be joining several other Heads of State and Government for the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for today (Wednesday), May 12, at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, the nation's capital city. The Vice President who also participated at the resumed National Security Council meeting presided over by the President at the Presidential Villa later travelled to Lagos State where he attended another function. “He departs Lagos this evening for Kampala and would be accompanied by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada, and the Special Adviser on Economic Matters to the President, Ambassador Adeyemi Dipeolu. He is expected back in the country later on Wednesday,” the State House release reads. Since he assumed office on May 29, 2015, Buhari has embarked on medical trips abroad at least five times, covering a period of up to 180 days during the time he has been in power. The following is a timeline of the President’s trips for medical treatment; on February 5 to 10, 2016, the President took a six-day vacation in the United Kingdom, saying that his doctors lived in England. Between June 6 and 19, 2016, Buhari went on a 10-day medical trip to England for an ear infection surgery. He extended his trip by three days to rest. On January 19, 2017, the President was back to London again on a medical vacation. On February 5, 2017, he wrote to the National Assembly, seeking an extension of his London medical leave. Later on March 10, 2017, Buhari returned to Nigeria, but didn’t resume work immediately at Aso Villa. The Presidency had claimed that “he was working from home.” On May 7, 2017, Buhari embarked on a trip to London for another medical vacation. He returned after 104 days – the longest he had stayed outside the country. On August 19, 2017, Buhari returned to Nigeria and it took him a while to resume work because rats had reportedly damaged furniture in his office. The Presidency had announced that he would be working from home. On May 8, 2018, Buhari went to London for a four-day “medical review.” On April 26, 2019, Buhari again left for the UK on a 10-day private visit to seek medical care. He came back to the country on May 5. Also, on March 30, 2021, the president embarked on another trip for a routine medical check-up in London and returned on April 15. By SaharaReporters, New York Source:https://saharareporters.com/2021/05/12/how-buhari-changed-plans-last-minute-attend-uganda-leaders-inauguration-go-medical

The national grid has suffered another system collapse, worsening the blackout being experienced in parts of the country. According to The Punch, the collapse, which occurred around 11.00 am on Wednesday, was confirmed by two of the country’s electricity distribution companies in separate messages to their customers. “We regret to inform you that the power outage currently being experienced across our franchise – Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states – is as a result of the collapse of the national grid,” Kaduna Electric said on Twitter. Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc, in a text message to its customers also said, “Dear customer, there is a partial system collapse on the national grid. Our TCN partners are working to restore supply immediately. Please bear with us.” The grid, which is being managed by government-owned Transmission Company of Nigeria, has continued to suffer system collapse over the years amid a lack of spinning reserve that is meant to forestall such occurrences. By SaharaReporters, New York Source:https://saharareporters.com/2021/05/12/breaking-more-darkness-millions-nigerians-electricity-grid-suffers-collapse

Nollywood Actor Yomi Fabiyi has organised a protest calling for the release of his embattled colleague, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, who was accused of molesting a minor. The protest was held at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba alongside other colleagues and well-wishers of Baba Ijesha on Wednesday. Fabiyi had earlier promised to mobilise Nigerians for a protest if Baba Ijesha had not been granted bail before today, Wednesday, 12th May. The protesters brandished placards with various inscriptions. Some of them read, 'Denial of bail of bailable offence is human rights violation', ‘Ilegal detention is a human rights violation, don't support it’, ‘Say no to set-up, say no to torture’, ‘Nigeria Police, please allow the law to dictate, not Iyabo Ojo, not Princess and co, please bail Ijesha’, among others. Fabiyi, who has been supportive of Baba Ijesha, said, “What we have observed is that, when this man, one of our colleagues, Baba Ijesha, was brought here, so many pieces of evidence were thrown online, the official of police came out and said we should be patient that we should allow the police do their job and then the Commissioner of Police came out and said it is a bailable offence but we have noticed that, after then, it is getting to two weeks now and he is yet to be released “We don't know if he has any medical condition but he has not been granted bail, we are not supporting the crime he was accused of, we are not saying he did or didn't do it you are doing your job but what we expect is that every sane citizen should respect that because human right is key and that is why we have come to meet ur public officers, we trust and believe in you. I have written to the governor, to the Commissioner of police.” Fabiyi argued that the continuous detention of the actor without trial is a violation of his human rights. Meanwhile, he had written on his Instagram handle some days ago: “Peace protest on human rights, Illegal detention by police coming up on Wednesday if the police refuse to do the right thing and grant Baba Ijesha administrative bail which is his fundamental rights. “Any progressive state and society must respect the rights of others as enshrined under the law. “If you refuse to be concerned now, remember it could be you. Forceful arrest, illegal imprisonment is a major tool of oppression and police brutality. We must protest against this vehemently. “Stand by what is right. #ReleaseBabaIjeshaOnBail. #SayNoHumanRightsViolation." SaharaReporters had reported on May 4 that Lagos State government recommended the prosecution of Baba Ijesha under five provisions of Criminal Laws of the state. In a statement, Moyosore Onigbanjo, Lagos State Attorney-General said Baba Ijesha would be charged under the Criminal Law of Lagos State. One of the charges includes Indecent Treatment of a child, which is punishable by seven years imprisonment. Another is Defilement of a Child, which is punishable by life imprisonment. Sexual Assault by Penetration is also punishable by life imprisonment. Baba Ijesha is also being charged for Attempted Sexual Assault by Penetration, punishable by 14 years imprisonment, and Sexual Assault, which is punishable by three years imprisonment. By SaharaReporters, New York Source:https://saharareporters.com/2021/05/12/yomi-fabiyi-leads-protest-demanding-suspected-child-molester-baba-ijeshas-release-bail

The governors in 17 states of the southern part of Nigeria have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians on the challenges of insecurity and restore the people's confidence. The forum stated this in a 12-point communique read by its Chairman, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, at the end of its four-hour meeting held in Asaba, the Delta State capital. The meeting was silent on growing calls for Buhari's removal. The governors affirmed that the people of Southern Nigeria remain committed to the unity of Nigeria based on justice, fairness, equity, oneness, and peaceful co-existence between and among its peoples with a focus on the attainment of shared goals for economic development and prosperity. Akeredolu said, "Southern governors expressed very grave concern on the security challenges currently plaguing the nation and strongly urged that Mr. President should address Nigerians on the challenges of insecurity and restore the confidence of our people. "We observed that the incursion of armed herders, criminals, and bandits into the southern part of the country had presented a severe security challenge such that citizens are not able to live their everyday lives, including pursuing various productive activities leading to a threat to food supply and general security. "Consequently, the meeting resolved that open grazing of cattle be banned across southern Nigeria. "Agreed that the progress of the nation requires that urgent and bold steps be taken to restructure the Nigerian federation leading to the evolution of state police, review of revenue allocation formula in favour of the sub-national governments and creation of other institutions which legitimately advance our commitment to and practice of true federalism. "Because of widespread agitations among our various peoples for greater inclusiveness in existing governance arrangements, the Federal Government should convene a national dialogue as a matter of urgency. The forum expressed concern about the continued gridlock on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. The meeting, therefore, recommended the activation and establishment of ports in other states of the federation to create new jobs and promote socio-economic activities in the country. The Southern Governors also expressed concern about the economic implications of another lockdown on the country. They, therefore, suggested greater coordination and cooperation between Federal and State Governments in evolving strategies for dealing with the pandemic. Fifteen governors were in attendance at the meeting. They are Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Dr Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos). Others are Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), David Umahi (Ebonyi), Willie Obiano (Anambra). Imo and the Akwa Ibom States were represented by their deputy governors, while Osun and Cross Rivers states were absent at the meeting. By SaharaReporters, New York Source:https://saharareporters.com/2021/05/12/southern-governors-shun-calls-buharis-impeachment-want-state-police-herdsmen-killings

Nine pan-Yoruba groups have urged the Nigeria Police Force to go after terrorists and armed herdsmen of Fulani extraction allegedly attacking, kidnapping, raping and killing Yoruba people in the South-West. The groups in a joint statement obtained by SaharaReporters were reacting to an alarm raised by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was planning to launch an attack on soft targets in the state. They described the allegation by the police boss as false, stating that such comments are targeted at causing conflict between Igbo and Yoruba peoples. The groups urged the police not to allow themselves to be used by the “desperate Caliphate whose agelong dream is to divide the South and set the people against each other for its own narrow gains.” The statement read, “We are worried that since the police already claim to be in possession of what appears to be a confidential information, the proper thing would have been to discreetly go after the IPOB members to arrest them unless the police are not sure of its information. “The police statement carries the possibility of being misinterpreted as an Igbo plot against Lagos and Yoruba people. This is dangerous given the fragile nature of Nigeria. We are deeply concerned that the police publicly declared allegations tempt the prospect of setting Yoruba in the South-West against Igbos. This is very unfortunate at a time that state institutions are increasingly being turned to instruments for pursuing primordial ethnic interests. The Yoruba will work never to allow this to happen “We are concerned that terrorists and armed herdsmen of Fulani extraction have openly been attacking, kidnapping, raping and killing Yoruba people in the South-West but at no time did the police call a press conference to announce such a plan before or after each horrendous killing. There was also never a time the police linked such attacks to any ethnic group. “Only recently, Yoruba in Mile 2 were attacked by these people, the police did not make any attempt to speak about the ethnic identity of the perpetrators yet we know they are largely from a section in the North. “We are concerned that the police allegation risks setting a greater danger of ethnic conflict between Igbo and Yoruba people, conscious that this will benefit a certain group who think setting Igbo against Yoruba will meet the objective of scuttling the search for peaceful self determination by the two great civilisations “We urge Yoruba people to ignore the conscious attempts to cause ethnic conflict between Igbo and Yoruba at this time that both ethnic groups need each other. The police should avoid ethnic profiling. It is dangerous. The pan-Yoruba groups assure of our collective desire to sustain peaceful coexistence between Igbo and Yoruba and avoid any slide into ethnic conflict, an ill wind that blows no one any good. To this end, we shall set up a Committee to work out a platform to sustain ethnic harmony in Lagos. “On police plan to attack agitators for Yoruba self-determination, We urge the police to have respect for international laws and should signify the basic democratic principle which is the right of a people to debate their political and economic future.” By SaharaReporters New York Source:https://saharareporters.com/2021/05/11/same-police-warning-about-ipob-never-addressed-fulani-herdsmen-killings-kidnappings

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, who is currently being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over massive financial misappropriation, has run to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, after feigning sickness. SaharaReporters learnt that the EFCC had in October 2020, given Obasa back his passport to enable him get medical treatment, only for him to resurface in Mecca, hale and hearty. SaharaReporters had on October 10, 2020, reported that Obasa was grilled by the EFCC after an emergency sitting of the state House of Assembly. To avoid answering questions surrounding his corrupt act, Obasa had feigned sickness during interrogation at the EFCC’s office. “Obasa became weak when confronted with a deluge of his illicit properties and money laundering evidence by the team led by an officer from the southeastern part of the country, contrary to his earlier claims of no links to the properties. “He became weak after hours of grilling by the vigilant and dogged staff of the EFCC. To escape sleeping at the EFCC office overnight and with the effect of the weight of evidence on his shoulder, Obasa claimed to be sick. He was then taken to the sickbay of the EFCC on the directive of the Zonal Head, for immediate treatment and was subsequently released on bail,” a source had said. SaharaReporters can confirm that Obasa also pleaded that his passport should be released to him so he could travel abroad for medical treatment. But it was all a ruse as the Lagos Speaker soon proceeded on Umrah (also called lesser Hajj or lesser pilgrimage) to meet with the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu in Saudi Arabia. “EFCC gave him back his passport when he claimed that he was sick and needed to go for treatment overseas, only for him to get Lagos Assembly members to sponsor his lavish trip to Mecca to go and see Tinubu,” a source told SaharaReporters. SaharaReporters on October 8, 2020 reported that Obasa, some top Lagos State House of Assembly members and accounting officials of the Assembly had been invited by the EFCC for questioning. Inside sources confirmed that Obasa bought some of those properties; estate in Ikorodu, besides Lagos State polytechnic campus and an expanse of land in Ifako-Ijaye, among many others in the name of his business fronts. These fronts earlier invited by the commission had made confessional statements implicating and exposing Obasa’s ownership of the properties. SaharaReporters also gathered that some forces at the Chief of Staff's office of President Muhammadu Buhari stampeded the EFCC to grant Obasa administrative bail. SaharaReporters had revealed in May 2020, how at least 64 bank accounts were discovered to be linked to the Bank Verification Number of the Speaker. SaharaReporters had discovered that the accounts registered with various names, are being used to siphon public funds in Lagos. The BVN: 2296663231, reveals that Obasa operates accounts with multiple names in Polaris Bank, Zenith Bank, Access Bank, Ecobank Nigeria, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, United Bank for Africa, First City Monument Bank and Wema Bank. To conceal his identity, the Speaker changed his name and date of birth in some of the accounts. Aside from using Ajayi Mudashiru Obasa, he also used Obasa Abdulrahman Gbadunola and Gabriel Adedoyin Savage to register some of the bank accounts. Some of the companies linked to the BVN include Adesav International Ventures, Fabric Splash Ventures, Swifthill international Ventures and Quick Solution International. Others are Quick solution International Ventures, White Honey Enterprises, Cream on Ice Services, A.B DELCO Nigeria Company, and Fabric Splash Ventures, Skye-Macosh Company, Swifthill International Ventures, Silver Section Global, Davedab Global Ventures and Jose-Macosh Company and De Kingrun. In a series of reports, SaharaReporters had exposed how Obasa awarded contracts to himself using different companies owned by him and how he got the Assembly to approve N258 million for printing of invitation cards for the inauguration of lawmakers two months after the event held. By SaharaReporters, New York Source:https://saharareporters.com/2021/05/11/lagos-speaker-obasa-under-efcc-probe-sighted-mecca-after-lying-he-was-sick-needed-his