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Female broadcast journalist slumps, dies at work

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A female broadcast journalist with Ogun State Television (OGTV), Abeokuta, Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu, on Monday slumped and died while preparing for her afternoon shift at the state-owned television station.

Her death was confirmed by the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Mr. Bunmi Adigun, in a statement issued in Abeokuta, Vanguard reports on Tuesday night.

The statement read: “Agbakaizu, a dedicated staff member of Ogun State Television, tragically collapsed while preparing for afternoon shift, and despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Federal Medical Centre.”

Adigun described her as a versatile and passionate journalist.

A versatile journalist and a passionate comrade, Bukola served as a former Vice Chairman of OGTV Chapel and was an invaluable member of the Wale Olanrewaju-led Executive,” he said.

“Her vibrant spirit and commitment to journalism will be sorely missed, leaving an irreplaceable void in our community.”

Agbakaizu, aged 52, was an ex-officio of the NUJ Council until her death.

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Public Assault; Ogun State Government Suspends Olorile of Orile-Ifo for six months

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

In a bid to ensuring dignity of persons and for the protection of sanctity of our revered traditional institution, the Ogun State Government led by Prince Dapo Abiodun, has placed Oba Abdulsemiu Adewale Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile-Ifo on six months suspension for his uncivil conduct not befitting the status of an Oba.

The decision was reached after the Kabiyesi and his victim were invited by the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Local Govt and Chieftaincy Affairs for interrogation.

This became imperative as a result of the reckless utterances and public misconduct of the Kabiyesi as it was evident in the social media and being bandied in the larger public space.

After the investigation conducted on the matter, the Kabiyesi has been suspended and stripped of the paraphernalia of the stool of Olorile-Ifo pending the determination of his culpability or otherwise on the allegation.

The foregoing decision was reached by the Ministry in conjunction with the Egba Traditional Council in accordance with Section 52(1) of the Obas and Chiefs’ Law of Ogun State 2021.

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VIDEO: Shock as bird turn into old woman in Ogun State

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A shocking video has captured a mysterious event where a large bird reportedly transformed into an old woman in broad daylight, sparking reactions online.

This unusual incident occurred in a bustling neighborhood in Abeokuta, Ogun State, drawing a massive crowd of onlookers, many of whom captured the jaw-dropping moment on their phones.

It appeared that the strange occurrence began when a large bird landed inside a gutter. Suddenly, before the astonished crowd, the bird began to change form, morphing into an elderly woman.

Shortly after the incident, videos of the transformation began to circulate on social media platforms, sparking a frenzy of reactions.

In one of the videos, people can be heard screaming in disbelief as they gathered around the elderly woman, who appeared disoriented and frightened.

The clip showed when The police arrived to pick her up.

Watch video below:

https://twitter.com/Naija_PR/status/1881774994663055482?t=p30MvRCX4ipR8oU-BemaGQ&s=08

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Ogun Teacher Faces Backlash as Pupil Dies After 162 Frog Jump Punishment

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A sombre atmosphere has gripped Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State following the death of a secondary school pupil, Ariyo Monday, reportedly after receiving a severe punishment.

Ariyo, a student at Obafemi Grammar School, allegedly endured 24 strokes of the cane and 162 frog jumps, which witnesses say contributed to his death.

The incident unfolded after a teacher, upset by Ariyo’s comment regarding a dustbin bought with students’ funds, reported him to the school’s principal, leading to disciplinary action.

According to an activist, Justadetoun, who shared details online, Ariyo’s comment appeared to offend the teacher, sparking the drastic punishment.

“His response offended the teacher, who reported him to the principal,” Justadetoun stated. “Ariyo was flogged 164 times, collapsing in the process.”

A video circulating online shows Ariyo on a hospital bed, visibly struggling and groaning as he received medical attention.

Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed the incident, stating that, contrary to some reports, Ariyo received 24 strokes of the cane in addition to the frog jumps.

“The incident happened on October 15, 2024. He was rushed to FMC Idi-Aba for medical attention and, unfortunately, died on Friday,” Odutola reported.

Authorities have since deposited Ariyo’s body at Ayetoro mortuary for an autopsy as investigations continue.

The tragic incident has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for a thorough probe into school disciplinary practices and accountability for those involved.

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Total Disgrace! Nigerians drag Governor Abiodun over failure to fix road in Ogun State

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Governor Dapo Abiodun on Monday morning trended on X formerly known as Twitter as people called him out over bad roads in some communities in Ogun State.

The users posted pictures of bad roads from various locations in the state, accusing Abiodun of failing to provide ‘motorable’ roads in the state.

@HauwaAllahbura said that when the governor was soliciting votes, he promised to fix some roads in the state, but he had failed to fulfill his promise.

She wrote, “Good morning Nigerians. In 2020, when Dapo Abiodun was looking for votes, he said to us on X that he was fixing a few roads listed in his tweets. Here is the condition of some of the roads in his tweet. He fix am abi him no fix am? I will allow you to judge.🥹

“….I literally had to park my car whilst someone with a car favorable to the road had to come pick me up.”

@OAKGbenga said, “I once got trapped around this axis, Sango-Ijoko-Giwa-Okearo and it was raining heavily….My luck that day was having V6 off road Nissan Frontier truck……. That axis has very terrible roads.”

@Ilo_Monsurbj stated, “You will be surprised as to how this road (Ijoko road) is to the Lagos-Abẹ́òkúta Expressway linking Lagos state. But the governor is not interested in completing the road as far as it’s not under Ogun East (his Senatorial district). It’s a matter of time.”
@EastsideIgboboy claimed that Ogun State is the headquarters of bad roads in Nigeria
@alexottiofr said, “…upon all the big factories in Ota, Ogun State, I still wonder while Sango Ota has very bad roads.”
@yeankhar said, “ROAD OF NOTE: The road leading to the Wole Soyinka Train Station in Abeokuta South is not motorable.

“If you are passing through Idi Aba via Olokuta to get there, you can literally lose your senses. Abeokuta, a state capital has some of the worst roads ever.

But @tundealuko described the people accusing Abiodun government of failure to fix roads as ungrateful.

He wrote, “Very ungrateful people I tell you. Look at the state of their roads in 2022, I took this photos myself, these roads are almost not motorable today. It’s indeed a paid PR war, they are crying out after everything excellent Dapo Abiodun has done for them 👌

@ukocarter said, “This is Ogun state. This state has more IGR than the entire South East put together. Clap hands for Dapo Abiodun.”
The Special Adviser to the governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, has not picked up calls from our correspondent to seek his comment on the outrage.

He has also not responded to a WhatsApp message sent to him.

But in a tweet on June 19, the governor said that he had directed palliative works be done on some select roads in the state.

He wrote, “I have directed that palliative works be done on Ojodu Abiodun-Denro Ishashi-Ajuwon-Akute Alagbole-Yakoyo, and Alagbado-Oke Aro-Lambe-Matogun Roads, to keep them motorable until after the current rainy season when we will commence full reconstruction.”

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I have Learnt My Lesson’ Potable Confesses After Release From Prison

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Controversial hip hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, says he has learnt his lesson.

Portable said this shortly after he was released from Ilaro Prison in Ogun State, on Monday.

Daily Trust had reported how a magistrate’s court sitting in Ifo in Ifo Local government area of Ogun state granted him bail but remanded him pending perfection of the bail conditions.

The Zazoo crooner was brought before the court on a five-count charge bordering on assault and stealing.

He had been detained since Friday following a petition written by one Osimusi Emmanuel.

Appearing before the court on Monday, Portable pleaded not guilty to all the charges preferred against him.

Portable’s Counsel, Adodo Destiny had prayed the court to grant the singer bail.

Delivering his ruling on application for bail made by his counsel, Magistrate A.S Soneye said, the offenses are bailable and granted him bail with bail bond of N300,000, two sureties who must reside within the jurisdiction of the honorable court.

The court, however ruled that the defendant be transferred to the Ilaro correctional centre, pending the time his bail requirements are met.

The case was adjourned to the 26th of April for the commencement of trial.

In a now widely circulated video after his release, the singer, while in the midst of his loved ones in a car, said: “Akoi grace. I have learnt a lesson. I have learnt a real lesson.”

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20 RCCG Members Not Kidnapped – Ogun Police

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Nigerian Police, Ogun Command has debunked a report by a certain Pastor Gbenga Obaleye that bandits kidnapped 20 members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God( RCCG) at Kara in Ifo Local Government Area.

The Command said the report was false and inciting, insisting bandits were not targeting worshippers at the Redemption Camp.

Obaleye, who claimed to be an RCCG Pastor alleged that bandits kidnapped 20 members of his church on the way to the annual convention of the church.

In a post on his Facebook page, Obaleye urged the police and other security agencies to do something urgently, saying he could not believe that the criminal elements were operating everywhere.

According to him: “This is not spoiling any tribe, my members in my church were coming from camp this morning at 5:30. The Fulanis came out from the Kara where they use to sell cows. 20 people have been taken into the bush, that little bush, my members left the car and ran back shooting. They came back all money, laptop ATM have been taken, the phone they stole we used now to locate where they are as at 7am. Please police in Ogun axis pls help us not to disturb people in that area, truly they are all over I can’t believe this.”

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Hunger ravages Nigerian as consumable cereals record 253%, 51% price jump

by Leading Reporters
written by Leading Reporters

Farmers decry worsening insecurity, FG promises intervention
The cost of food items in Nigeria has been recording significant increases in the past one year.

A survey carried out by our correspondents in markets across Lagos, Ogun and Federal Capital Territory showed that staple food commodities have witnessed astronomical price hikes.

Findings showed that within a one-year period, the cost of 50kg of beans rose by about 253 per cent, a basket of tomatoes leaped by 123 per cent, while the price of 50kg of rice rose by 51.48 per cent.

Other commodities such as bread, garri and onions also witnessed sharp increases in their prices during the period under review.

The food commodities surveyed included rice, beans, garri, maize, tomatoes, onions and bread, while the time frames examined were July 2020, January 2021 and July 2021.

In July 2020, the cost of one mudu of rice was N420.63, while 50kg of rice was between N21,125 and N28,500.

A price increase occurred in January 2021, with one mudu of rice rising to N500, while 50kg of rice was between N23,750 and N24,500.

The increase continued until in July 2021 as one mudu of rice rose to N1,100, while 50kg of rice increased to an average of N32,000.

As of July 2020, one mudu of beans cost N305.48, while 50kg of beans was N12,750.

However, by January 2021, the price of a mudu of beans had climbed to N373, while 50kg of beans was N30,000.

The increase continued in July 2021, with one mudu of beans costing N900, while 50kg of beans had risen to N45,000.

Between July 2020 to January 2021, the cost of a 1kg and onions rose from N180.56 to N411, while one big bag of onions climbed from N17,000 to N21,500.

In July 2020, the cost of one mudu of garri was N247.62, while 50kg of garri was N11,500.

A price increase occurred in January 2021, with one mudu of garri selling for N300, while 50kg of garri sold between N10,750 to N11,125.

The increase continued until in July 2021 with one mudu of garri going for N450 while 50kg of garri sold for N14,500.

In July 2020, a mudu of maize was sold for N186.89 to N184.52, while 50kg of maize was N17,500 to N17,250.

A price increase occurred in January 2021 with one mudu of maize selling for N216 to N230, while 50kg of maize was N20,000 to N20,167.

The increase continued in July 2021 with one mudu of maize selling N400, while 50kg of maize sold between N22,000 and N24,000.

In July 2020, the cost of 1kg of tomatoes was N284.49, while a big basket of tomatoes was N8,500.

A price drop occurred in January 2021 with 1kg of tomatoes going for N152, while a big basket of tomatoes sold for N6,500.

However, as of July 23, 2021 when this report was filed, 1kg of tomatoes cost N1,000, while a big basket of tomatoes was sold for N19,000.

The cost of bread continued to rise steadily within the review period.

As of July 2020, the cost of one loaf of bread was N375. The same unit was sold for N500 in January 2021 and N600 as of July 2021.

The composite food index (a measure of food inflation) rose to 21.83 per cent in June compared to 22.28 per cent in May 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

This rise was caused by increases in prices of bread and cereals, potatoes, yam and other tubers, milk, cheese and eggs, fish, soft drinks, vegetables, oils and fats, and meat.

In January, food inflation was 20.57 per cent, compared to 19.56 per cent in December 2020. This rise was caused by increases in prices of bread and cereals, potatoes, yam and other tubers, meat, fruits, vegetable, fish and oils and fats.

In June 2020, food inflation was 15.18 per cent. An increase caused by increases in prices of bread and cereals, potatoes, yam and other tubers, fruits, oils and fats, meat, fish and vegetables.

According to the NBS, food inflation on a year-on-year basis was highest in Kogi (30.34 per cent), Enugu (25.18 per cent) and Kwara (24.78 per cent), and lowest in Bauchi (18.97per cent), River (18.92per cent) and Abuja (17.09per cent) in June, 2021.

On month-on-month basis, food inflation was highest in Jigawa (2.67 per cent), Edo (2.43 per cent) and Cross River (2.16 per cent), and lowest in Lagos (0.14 per cent), Borno (0.06 per cent) and Kwara (0.02 per cent) in June, 2021.

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