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Court convicts man for fraudulent impersonation over $66,000 scam

July 19, 2022 No Comments

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have secured the conviction of one Kelvin Tobe Igboamaeze before Justice M. Zubairu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kurudu, Abuja on a four count charge bordering on cheating by personation.

Count one of the charge reads: “That you, AUGUSTUS KELVIN GBOAMAEZE (Cubana wire) sometime in April, 2018 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did cheat by personation, by pretending to be Cubana, a Wire Engineer working in Ukraine, via www.gmail.com and obtained the sum of $66,000 (Sixty-Six Thousand Dollars) from Patti Jackson, an American citizen through Google Cards and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 321 of the Penal Code, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (Abuja) 1990 and punishable under section 324 of the same Act”.

Another count read: “That you AUGUSTUS KELVIN IGBOAMAEZE sometime in April, 2018 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did cheat by personation, by pretending to be David Wilson, an Engineer working in Ukraine, via www.gmail.com and obtained the sum of $3,000 (Three Thousand Dollars) from Clara, an American citizen through Google Card and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 321 of the Penal Code, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (Abuja) 1990 and punishable under section 324 of the same Act”.

He pleaded “guilty” to the charges.

In view of his plea, prosecuting counsel, Maryam Aminu Ahmad, urged the Court to convict him accordingly.

Justice Zubairu convicted and sentenced the defendant to three months imprisonment on each of the four count charges, or an option of fine of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50, 000) on each for the counts. The Court ordered the forfeiture of items recovered from him during arrest, including an iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, MacBook Air Laptop and a gold chain.

The Court further ordered that the sum of Four Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($4,750), a draft of Six Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty- two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (N6, 952, 500) raised by the defendant be restituted to the victim.

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Minimum marriage age for Muslim women raised to 18 in Malaysia with one year jail for polygamy without permission

July 19, 2022 No Comments

The Kedah state assembly in Malaysia has approved amendments to the state Islamic Family Enactment to raise the minimum marriage age for Muslim women to 18 years.

Speaking at the assembly this week, speaker Datuk Juhari Bulat said the amendment involved raising the age of marriage for women from 16 to 18 years old as well as the punishment for polygamy without court permission.

The punishment is imprisonment for one year or a fine of RM3,000 compared to six months imprisonment or a fine of RM1,000 previously.

“If you want to get married, there is any problem, you can apply through the court, if the court finds that the candidate should be allowed even if she is 16 years old, she can marry with the court’s permission.

Speaker Datuk also said Muslim girls aged below 18 who wished to get married may seek approval from the court.

“If the court decides that the applicant should be allowed (to enter marriage) despite being 16 years, the applicant may get married with the court’s approval.

“Those doing so without the court’s approval will be fined,” he told reporters at the end of today’s assembly sitting.

Juhari added that lawmakers also approved an amendment to increase the current RM1,000 fine and six months’ jail for those entering polygamy without obtaining the court’s consent to RM3,000 and one-year jail term respectively.

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ICYMI: Maltina delivered an experience of a lifetime at the just concluded Durbar Festival in Kano

July 19, 2022 No Comments

Maltina Brand Team led by the Chairman, Nigerian Breweries plc, Chief Kolawole Jamodu (Fourth Right) handed over new powerbikes, helmets and jackets to the Kano Road Transport Agency (KAROTA) in the Emir of Kano’s Palace, Kano Nigeria.

The Kano Emirate came alive with laughter, excitement and a dazzling show of rich cultural heritage as Nigeria’s number one malt brand, Maltina joined the people of Kano in the commemoration of the 2022 Eid-El Kabir and Durbar festival.

The festivities were graced by government officials, traditional leaders, dignitaries and thousands of visitors who came not just to celebrate the Eid-El Kabir but also to partake in the world’s largest and most impressive display of equestrian beauty and pageantry – the Durbar Festival. In true Happiness sharing spirit, Maltina kicked off the celebrations with a one-of-a-kind fun rally at the palace premises of the Emir of Kano, HRM Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. The fun rally was a four-day long, mega event held at Maltina Happiness Park and was full of pomp, fanfare and of course thrills and excitements for the Muslim faithfuls who gathered to celebrate the Sallah festivities as well as enjoy the rich Cultural displays of the Durbar festival.

The Happiness Park was ostensibly designed with Northern themes and artworks to identify with the significance of cultural heritage of Kano. Attendees who came from all walks of life could be seen having the time of their lives at the Maltina Happiness Park and sipping chilled cans of the happiness drink while being entertained by top Northern Artistes including the popular Don R, Abdul One and many others. Indeed, it was an experience not to be forgotten in a while!

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the premium malt brand also donated brand new motorbikes to Kano Road Transport Agency (KAROTA), towards ensuring hitch-free traffic control and regulation during the festivities and also for the everyday use of traffic wardens in Kano.
Throughout the festivities, traffic control officials managed the influx of tourists and ensured a free flow of vehicles and pedestrians using the power bikes donated by Maltina.

The motorbikes were handed over by the Chief Kolawole Jamodu, Chairman, Nigerian Breweries Plc and received warmly by the representative of (KAROTA) MD, Alhaji Ahmed Isa Disu, the Revenue Director, who commended the generous gesture of Maltina, adding that it will go a long way toward minimizing traffic congestion on Kano roads.

As a consumer centric brand, Maltina has a long history of being a pivotal part of festivals and celebrations that serve to bring people from different parts of the Nation and all across the world together under the unifying force of cultural Celebrations. For the brand, it was a heartwarming exercise putting smiles on the faces of its Northern consumers and sharing happiness with them during the 2022 Eid-El Kabir and Durbar Festivals.

More pictures from the Maltina Durbar Festival

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Intruder arrested at Drake’s Los Angeles home after claiming to be his son.

July 19, 2022 No Comments

A man who was reportedly arrested for trespassing at Drake’s $75m Beverly Hills mansion last week claimed the rapper is his dad.

On Tuesday, July 19, it was reported that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was called to Drake’s property last Friday after one of his employees spotted an intruder near the pool house.

In a statement to TMZ, the LAPD said that, when questioned, the 23-year-old man claimed Drake, 35, was his father and that he was waiting for the “God’s Plan” hitmaker to return home.

Police didn’t believe the story and booked the man on trespassing charges.

Drake bought his new $75 million home from singer Robbie Williams back in March. He purchased the pad to replace The Yolo Estate, which he sold for $12 million in June.

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Gombe NYSC tasks camp officials, agencies on vigilance

July 19, 2022 No Comments

The Gombe State Coordinator, National Youths Service Corps, Ada Imoni, has tasked Assistant Directors, Heads of Committees, and collaborating agencies to work in synergy as they prepare for the 2022 Batch ‘B’Stream II Orientation Course scheduled for Wednesday.

The PUNCH had reported that the state awaits 1,600 graduates across various schools to undertake the compulsory three-week orientation course in Gombe.

Imoni made this disclosure on Tuesday while addressing authorities preparing for the exercise, adding, “Each camp had its peculiarities, and as such, all hands must be on deck to ensure a hitch-free and successful exercise.”

Speaking on Camp market operators, the State Coordinator said, “All must be vigilant to ensure that corps members don’t over-socialise with them. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency should watch out against infiltration of drugs into the Camp.”

While urging officials to take the assignment personally, Imoni implored them to devise techniques and strategise on ways to beef up security within and outside the Orientation Camp.

“We are dealing with young graduates from the nooks and crannies of Nigeria. It behooves us to groom them and serve as guardians and parents to them,” Imoni added.

Also speaking, Camp Director, Ado Taura lauded the State Coordinator for appointing him to oversee the affairs of the forthcoming orientation course and promised to give his best.

Taura called on all to support him as he promised to be open to constructive criticisms.

On his part, the Camp Commandant, who spoke on behalf of other heads of agencies, Major Ornan, appealed to all not to allow over-familiarity to set in, adding that it would avoid complacency.

“Be proactive and decisive in all your assignments,” Ornan said.

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Kogi gov’s campaign group meets Shettima, pledges support.

July 19, 2022 No Comments

A political support group of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has assured the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Kashim Shettima, of victory in the state ahead of the 2023 general election.

The Governor Yahaya Bello Network 4 Asiwaju, led by the state coordinator, Haddy Ametuo, gave the assurance after a closed-door meeting with Shettima in Abuja on Monday evening.

The meeting is coming nine days after the Kogi governor collapsed his structure, Yahaya Bello Campaign Organisation, and donated his campaign office to the APC presidential flagbearer, Bola Tinubu.

Reciprocating the goodwill, Tinubu, accompanied by Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Bello Matawalle (Zamfara) and Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), had commended Bello for mobilising the consciousness of the Nigerian youths, saying he “reminded us of what the nation wants to be.”

In Monday’s meeting, Ametuo briefed Shettima on their activities and proposed plan to ensure the victory of the APC presidential ticket during the 2023 general elections.

He said, “Through the support of our principals Alhaji Yahaya Bello, we paid a solidarity visit to our Vice Presidential candidate Senator Kashim Shettima on Monday to congratulate him on his selection and to assure him of our support for the project.

“We are particularly excited because Senator Kashim Shettima is young, brilliant, resourceful, energetic, and a round peg in a round hole who would add developmental values to Nigeria.”

The political support group pledged its whole alliance and support for the presidential candidate and his running mate ahead of the poll.

Ametuo also reassured that Kogi APC, under the leadership of Bello, has been repositioned and strengthened beyond the reach of opposition political parties in its bid to secure victory for the Tinubu-Shettima ticket in the state.

“Being a grassroots organisation, we assured Senator Shettima that we will ensure massive mobilisation of real voters from all the nook and crannies of Kogi state to deliver the ticket 100 percent during the election.”

“Against all odds, we believe that Senator Shettima was selected based on the principles of integrity, inclusion, and continued performances and relevance in Nigerian politics,” he said.

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Adeboye didn’t meet Tinubu, endorse any candidate – RCCG

July 19, 2022 No Comments

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has issued a disclaimer debunking a purported meeting between its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu.

Several news platforms (not The PUNCH) had reported that the revered cleric met with Tinubu on Sunday at the Redemption Camp in Ogun State.

Debunking the claim, the church’s Public Relations Office, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that such a meeting did not hold.

The statement read, “It has come to our notice that some news outlets are reporting that a meeting Between Pastor E.A. Adeboye, The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, and the former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was held a few days back at the Redemption Camp where our esteemed father in the Lord was said to have supported the preferred candidature of the party the former governor is a member of.

“This is to inform the general public that Pastor E.A. Adeboye is under the authority of God, the Christian Association of Nigeria, and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, and as such, will not speak on behalf of Christians on issues regarding policies.”

“Pastor E.A.Adeboye and the RCCG have not and will not endorse any candidate for the 2023 General elections in Nigeria.”

Noting that the news of the meeting was false, the church warned, “News outlets should desist from spreading false information about Pastor E.A. Adeboye and the RCCG as it defeats the code and ethics of journalism and the full weight of the law will be employed if such happens in future.”

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Buhari hails Super Falcons’ resilience, professionalism.

July 19, 2022 No Comments

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, commended the “resilience and professionalism” displayed by Nigeria’s Super Falcons against the Moroccan female national football team in the second semi-final of the African Women’s Cup of Nations.

This is according to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled ‘Thanks for the gallant display, President Buhari to Super Falcons.’

According to Adesina, President Buhari is encouraged by the doggedness, resilience and professionalism of the girls, who despite playing with two players down before a home crowd showed their quality and class.

‘‘Although many will be disappointed with the Moroccan victory on penalties, there are many positive outcomes for the Nigerian team to take home and prepare better for the next tournament,’’ the President said.

He also believes that great things are expected from this team and like all Nigerians; he will be cheering them on at future outings.

The Super Falcons, who were on their way to clinching the African title for the 11th time, lost to their host, Morocco, in a penalty knockout that ended 5-4.

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Terrorists kill two health workers, injure woman in Kaduna.

July 18, 2022 No Comments

Suspected terrorists have killed two health ad hoc staff members and injured one other in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The victims identified as Shem Ishaku, 30, and Job Mark Tachio, 32, were attacked and killed while returning from duty in Zangang Community of Atakar Chiefdom on Friday, July 15.

The third victim, Mrs Victoria Lawrence, 38, sustained a bullet injury but she is gradually responding to treatment.

Bawa Gwazeyiet Emmanuel, the President Kaura Youth Coalition, who confirmed the incident said the victims were in charge of the distribution of mosquito nets in some communities in the local government area.

“Gunmen laid ambush on three unsuspecting persons returning from Zangang where they had distributed mosquito nets. The attack occured between Zankan and Zangang using cattles as the blockade,” he said.

“This is a spoke in the wheel of peace processes being made, attacks has last occurred in March at Kagoro. Kaura Youth Coalition condemns this dastardly act and advise that everyone be vigilant especially as the height of crops increases. Also when on the road and cattles are about crossing, stop at a good distance you can see all sides clearly.” he added.

A New Nigeria Peoples Party’s House of Assembly candidate, Isaac Gandu, who confirmed the incident to ThePunch on Sunday, said the victims were killed en route Zangang-Zankan Road after distributing mosquito nets in Zankan ward.

“The only woman in the team narrowly escaped with gunshot wounds, she is receiving medical treatment in an undisclosed facility,” he said.

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Kano government bans tricycle operations after 10pm.

July 18, 2022 No Comments

Kano State Government has announced ban on operations of tricycle operators, popularly known in Kano as ‘A Daidata Sahu’, after 10:00pm.

The announcement was made in a statement released on Monday July 18, by the state Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba.

Garba who disclosed that the decision was reached at the end of a state security meeting, also revealed that the ban takes effect from Thursday, July 21, 2022.

The statement added;

“The measure was part of efforts to ensure security of lives and property in the state.”

Tricycle operators in the state were asked to comply and stop operating at the stipulated time, as security agents would strictly enforce the ban.

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Manchester United striker, Cristiano Ronaldo ‘is set to join Atletico Madrid’

July 18, 2022 No Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a shock return to LaLiga to join his former club’s rival Atletico Madrid.

Spanish outlet Diario AS have published a sensational report that the player could be on his way to city rivals Atletico Madrid in what would be a dagger to the hearts of all Los Blancos fans.

Ronaldo, 37, has already made it clear that he wants to leave Manchester United this summer.

According to the report, Ronaldo’s representatives have made contact with Diego Simeone’s side and persuaded the Argentine manager to make a move for the player.

Ronaldo who scored 311 goals in 292 games for Real Madrid including claming victory over Atletico in two Champions League finals in three years, is hated by Atleti fans, and a move would surely create friction with the fanbase.

This comes Portuguese legend took to Instagram to deny rumours of a return to Sporting, after a photo was posted by Sport TV Portugal claiming his car was spotted at the club’s stadium.

But Ronaldo was straight to the point with his response to the claims, simply commenting: ‘Fake’.

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Suspected herdsmen kidnap 15 residents in Enugu community.

July 18, 2022 No Comments

About 15 residents of Mgbuji Eha-Amufu Community in the Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State were on Monday July 18, abducted by gunmen masquerading as herdsmen.

Punch reported that the incident occurred at about 7:00am along Mgbuji-Agu road within Mgbuji town, while the victims were going to their farms.

A resident of the community, Onyekachi Odo told the publication that the villagers were going to their farms with tricycles, before being abducted by gun-wielding terrorists numbering over 20.

He said;

“Some of the victims, according to information reaching us, were picked on their farms.”

Spokesman for Mgbuji Community, Chijioke Ogbodo, who also confirmed the abduction, alleged that security agencies have done nothing in spite of the continous attacks.

Ogbodo said;

“Since they (Fulani militias) started attacking our community, neither the police nor the military had arrested any of the terrorists.
“We received the information on the attack this morning. We called all the security agents deployed to Eha-Amufu, but unfortunately they didn’t respond to our distress calls. This is our tragedy.”

He also called on the state government to do something immediately to rescue the victims, whom he said, their only offence was going to their farms to get what they would eat.

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Terrifying moment Chelsea loanee Tiemoue Bakayoko is held at gunpoint by Italian police in a case of mistaken identity.

July 18, 2022 No Comments

AC Milan footballer, Tiemoue Bakayoko was stopped at gunpoint by police in Italy in a terrifying ordeal that turned out to a case of mistaken identity.

The departing Chelsea midfielder, who was on loan at AC Milan last season, was reportedly pulled over by cops in Milan.

A video shared online, captured the terrifying moment a policeman, pushed the startled footballer, who made 14 Serie A appearances for the triumphant Rossoneri last season, up against a police car.

He then appear to empty Bakayoko’s pockets as two other armed cops, pointed their guns at the player’s car.

Shocking footage of Milan’s Bakayoko in Milan’s downtown held at gunpoint by police cause taken for someone else.

Check when one of cop goes telling to the colleague searching him that it’s not the suspect but a Milan player, and the cop saying “WHO?!?”
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— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) July 18, 2022

As soon the police discovered they had the wrong person, they quickly brought their weapons down and consoled the midfielder with a gentle pat on the back.

The 27-year-old signed for Chelsea in a big-money move in 2017, arriving at Stamford Bridge from Monaco for £40m.

In his first season, he made 43 appearances across all competitions, but has not played for Chelsea since the 2017-18 season. Since then, he has spent loan spells at AC Milan, Monaco, Napoli and then again at AC Milan, where he won the Serie A title in the last campaign.

On Sunday, French publication Foot Mercato reported that Bakayoko is finally leaving after agreeing a deal with the Ligue 1 club, Marseille.

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Ada Ameh: 10 facts about The Johnsons star

July 18, 2022 No Comments

The news of the death of veteran Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, has left fans and colleagues in shock and pain.

The actress, known for her role as Emu in Africa Magic family drama, The Johnsons, died on Sunday night.

Here are ten things to know about the deceased actress:

1. The actress was born on 15 May 1974 in Ajegunle, Lagos State.

2. Ameh was a native of Idoma, Benue State.

3. Raised in Lagos, the actress underwent primary and secondary school in the state but quit school at 14

4. She got pregnant with her daughter, Aladi, at 13, which resulted from exposure to early sex.

5. Ameh joined Nollywood in 1995 with Zeb Ejiro’s Domitila, where she played the role of Anita.

6. The award-winning actress was most recently known for her major role as Emu in the Africa Magic family series, The Johnsons.

7. The actress featured in other movies, including, “Oloture”, “Our Husband”, “King Of Shitta”, “Ghana Must Go”, “A Million Baby”, “My Village People”, etc.

8. The actress lost her daughter, Aladi, in October 2022, after an unsuccessful surgery in Abuja.

9. Ameh, in June 2022, revealed that she was undergoing mental issues which was “taking my life.”

10. The actress died on July 17, 2022, at 48.

The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed the news to The PUNCH via telephone on Monday morning.

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Woman buys a sex doll that looks exactly like her for her boyfriend after getting tired of his high libido.

July 18, 2022 No Comments

A woman who got tired of her boyfriend’s high libido has decided to buy her a sex doll that looks exactly like her .

Charlotte Grey, 23, could no longer stand her Callum Black’s high libido before she took the decision.

The couple, of Lillington, Warwickshire, have now introduced the life-like doll – which they call Dee – into the bedroom to ‘spice things up’. And they say she has ‘set their sex lives on fire’.

The couple – who earn a living posting content on Only Fans and TikTok began exploring the idea of a sex doll after first contemplating a threesome. But Charlotte had reservations that she would get jealous if another real-life woman was in their bed.

She then purchased Callum the 1.5k doll.

The couple, who have been together for four years now treat ‘Dee’ like a real person, dressing her in white lingerie and dresses, taking her out on car rides and watching their favourite show The Inbetweeners together.

They also post sex-tapes of themselves with Dee, as well as wholesome videos of themselves all sitting on the sofa together.

They say the reaction to Dee can be negative online but they ‘don’t care what anyone thinks’ as it ‘works for them’.

Charlotte said, ‘We were talking about spicing things up and having a threesome or foursome, but like most girls, I was worried I’d struggle to see Callum with another woman.

‘It was a joint decision to buy a sex doll, but it was the best decision and has definitely improved our sex life.

‘It’s great because Callum has a high sex drive and if I’m not in the mood he’s got Dee there.

‘We both love experimenting with her – and she regularly joins our steamy sessions too.

‘She’s not just a doll – we’re really attached to her.

‘She’s helped to strengthen our relationship – and set our sex lives on fire.’

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Four dead after two single-engine planes collide mid-air at Las Vegas.

July 18, 2022 No Comments

Four people were killed when two small planes collided mid-air at a Nevada airport in Las Vegas.

The fatal accident took place on Sunday afternoon, July 17, at the North Las Vegas Airport, with the North Las Vegas Fire Department confirming the deaths.

The Federal Aviation Administration says that a single-engine Piper PA-46 and a single-engine Cessna 172 collided in the traffic pattern around 12pm.

FAA officials say the Piper PA-46 was preparing to land when it collided with the Cessna 172. Authorities say that two people in each plane.

The Piper crashed into a field east of the runway, while the Cessna fell into a water retention pond.

“Incident Alert- at aprox 12pm today NLVFD and LVFR crews responded to a report of a mid air collision at the North Las Vegas airport. At this time there are 4 reported fatalities. Accident is still under investigation,” tweeted the North Las Vegas Fire Department.

The crash remains under investigation by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board. The airport is situated around three miles north of downtown Las Vegas and is used mostly by smaller aircraft.

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Surgery: Lawan wishes Osinbajo quick recovery

July 18, 2022 No Comments

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent a get-well-soon message to the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who is recuperating in Lagos after a surgical procedure on Saturday to treat pain in his leg.

Lawan joins other Nigerians and well-wishers in expressing relief from the success of the surgical procedure.

He said, “I wish our Vice President a full and speedy recovery. We thank God for the success of the surgical procedure and pray to God, the Great Physician, to touch him with His healing hand and perfect the healing.

“We earnestly pray that the Vice President speedily bounces back on his feet to continue his service to the nation.”

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BREAKING: Oyo Assembly removes deputy governor.

July 18, 2022 No Comments

The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan, has been removed by members of the State House of Assembly, following misconduct and a series of allegations levelled against him.

Olaniyan was removed by members of the House of Assembly on Monday.

The PUNCH gathered that the deputy governor was removed around 11:00 am by the lawmakers.

The report of the panel set up to investigate him was read by the Majority Leader of the House, Sanjo Adedoyin, from Ogbomoso.

The deputy governor was found culpable and indicted of all allegations and complaints levelled against him.

The Assembly approved Olaniyan’s removal from office leaning on section 188 (9) of the 1999 constitution (as amended).

Olaniyan was elected in 2019 on a joint ticket with the incumbent Governor Seyi Makinde on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party but recently defected to the opposition party, the All Progressives Congress in the state.

The PUNCH had reported late June, that Olaniyan dragged the Oyo Assembly to court over the impeachment move against him by the lawmakers.

The deputy governor was represented in court by his counsel, Chief Afolabi Fashanu, SAN, in the case which came up before Justice Ladiran Akintola at the Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, on June 28.

The judge ordered that the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, and the Clerk of the House be put on notice before he adjourned the matter to June 29.

However, on July 6, despite the order by the Oyo State High Court restraining the state House of Assembly from going ahead with the impeachment process against Olaniyan, the Assembly directed the Chief Judge of the state to set up a seven-man panel to investigate the allegation of gross misconduct against the deputy governor.

This was contained in a motion jointly moved by the Majority leader, Hon Sanjo Onaolapo, and Hon Akintunde Olajide during the plenary.

Meanwhile, in a judgment delivered on July 14, the judge held that the impeachment move initiated by the lawmakers had not violated the constitution in any way, thereby dismissing the suit.

The court said the lawmakers substantially complied with the provisions of Section 188 of the Constitution on the removal process.

The court gave the lawmakers the go-ahead to continue with the impeachment process.

The Oyo State Assembly is largely dominated by the PDP, which must have made a battle against the deputy governor’s removal tough for the APC camp.

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Osun varsity students congratulate Adeleke on electoral victory.

July 18, 2022 No Comments

he National Association Of University Students, Osun State Campus Monitoring Committee, has congratulated Senator Ademola Adeleke on his emergence as the Governor-elect in the July 16 governorship poll.

The student body, who had warned against electoral malpractice and violence prior to the election, expressed satisfaction that the election was a very peaceful one in the history of the state.

The PUNCH had reported that Independent National Electoral Commission declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adeleke, the winner of the election.

The Returning Officer for the election and Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, announced that Adeleke got a total of 403,371 votes beating the incumbent, Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, who got 375,027 votes in a keenly contested race.

In a statement by its Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, and Secretary-General; Erobami Ayobami, Omowumi Oyedele, and Olaniyan Saleem, respectively, mad available to The PUNCH, NAUS congratulated the Governor-elect.

The statement partly read, “Revolutionary greetings to all stakeholders, Executive Officers, comrades and the entire students.

“It is with great pleasure and joy that we address the entirety of all Nigerian university students in the state on the just-concluded governorship election.

“As students, we trooped out in our numbers and voted in the right candidate of our choice and as well observed the most peaceful election so far in the history of the state.

“We want to congratulate Senator Ademola Adeleke on his emergence as the duly elected Governor of Osun State. We wish him well in this new journey, and as well implore him to embrace the students’ constituency.”

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