Author: The Nation

An entertainment firm, Akinlolu Jekins & Company Ltd has slammed a suit against popular comedian Francis Agoda aka I go dye over a breach of contract.

In the statement of claim of the suit number ID/ADR/1823/2021 filed at a Lagos High Court, in Ikeja Judicial Division, presided over by Justice A.M.Lawal, the claimant said it contracted the comedian operating under the name, Style Seaside Entertainment Ltd in December 2017 for performance at a concert that was to be held in London, United Kingdom, on May 20, 2018.

The claimant further averred that I go dye was paid a sum of 3000 pounds for his performance.

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The claimant also averred that the defendant further violated the agreement by performing in London on Valentine’s Day on February 14, 2018 contrary to the agreement that he should not perform at any other concert before his performance at the May 20, 2018 concert.

The firm claimed that it made payments on television advertisements, billboard advertisements, flyers, online advertisements, venue reservations, staff accommodation, holding deposits, flight tickets, and visas among others.

 The claimant averred that the comedian did not post or advertise the concert on his social media handles and stopped responding to its calls and text messages.

The Oyo state government has warned street traders, especially in the Ibadan metropolis to vacate the roads or risk sanctions.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs. Modupe Adeleye gave the warning in Ibadan on Friday during a sensitization programme with market men and women.

She said the state government was poised to find a lasting solution to the menace of street trading and illegal dumping of refuse in the state.

While Adeleye harped on the need for the support of stakeholders in curbing the menace, she explained that the exercise was not aimed at witch-hunting anyone.

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She called on market, community and transport union leaders among other stakeholders to caution their members to stop the allocation of trading spots on roads and major streets to traders in the state.

The Permanent Secretary said traders and residents must align with the state government in its renewed efforts at curbing indiscriminate waste disposal, adding that the government has put in place some major efforts, especially by engaging a waste management company in tackling refuse disposal and recycling.

Adeleye noted that street trading impedes the free flow of traffic and operatives of the Ministry are resolute in taking an uncompromising posture in enforcing street trading laws in the state.

A transportation and safety expert based in the United States of America has rewarded the overall outstanding graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU),   Miss Aminat Yusuf with a sum of N500, 000, for her academic excellence.

The Nigerian-born philanthropist states explained that his humble background fired his passion for lifting outstanding indigent youths in their different endeavours.

 He said: “This is my unique way of telling God I am grateful and didn’t forget where I started. I am giving back to individuals who can turn around things and others. “

Aminat, a graduating student in the Faculty of Law, with a CGPA of 5.0, a feat said to be the first in the last 40 years of the state university was announced as the overall best student for the 2021/2022 academic year.

A statement issued by his Principal Partner, Steve Aanu Adesemoye said that Ayodeji’s original gesture to Miss Aminat Yusuf was a full scholarship to the Nigerian Law School. The statement also explained that unknowingly, another good Nigerian had taken up her law school needs as an endowment, hence, the need to monetize the reward. The statement quoted Ayodeji as saying: ”However, the initial N500,000 is the tip of the iceberg as more rewarding gestures have been put in place to support the dreams and aspirations of the LASU 26th convocation awardee.

An Ondo State High Court has sentenced a 78-year-old community leader, Ojo Komolafe, to death by hanging for killing a school proprietor, Taofik Babalola.

Komolafe, who pleaded not guilty, reportedly killed his victim with a gun in 2021.

He was said to have committed the offence on August 7, 2021, at the Kajola area of Odigbo local government area.

His victim was sleeping when he was shot in the thigh.

The prosecutor, H.M. Falowo, called four witnesses, which were the deceased’s wife; a neighbour; a police officer and a pathologist.

The wife of the deceased, Mrs. Babalola, in her evidence, said she heard a gunshot and immediately ran out but saw the convict in their corridor holding a gun.

“I saw the defendant coming out of my husband’s room and I took to my heels with the fear that he could also shoot me.

“Thereafter, I rushed to my husband’s room and met him on his bed in the pool of his blood, shouting with his last breath that Mr Komolafe shot him.

“I rushed out and called people to come to my aid, but my husband died in the process,” she narrated.

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But the convict denied the allegation saying the deceased’s wife was pressured to mention his name.

He said some cultists he reported a case of arson against conspired with the deceased’s wife to lie against him.

Komolafe said he was in his house with his wife when he heard the gunshot.

In his ruling, Justice Yemi Fasanmi said there were contradictions in the defendant’s statement.

Justice Fasanmi held that the claim that some people conspired against the convict was a mere assumption.

He said the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and that there was direct evidence that linked the convict to the scene of the crime as well as being responsible for the death of the deceased.

“It is my finding that the defendant caused the death of the deceased by shooting him with a gun at a close range, which subsequently led to his death.

“The deceased was also seen fleeing the place of the crime.

“On the whole, I find the defendant guilty of the two counts as charged.

“You (the defendant) are hereby sentenced to be hanged on the neck until you die in the first count and seven years imprisonment for the second count.”

KWARA State Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has deployed now fewer than 1,450 personnel to monitor Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state.

The commission added that a breakdown of the personnel deployed includes 950 officers and marshals as well as 500 special marshals.

The command added that it would also deploy 40 patrol vehicles, two power bikes, four ambulances, four privately owned tow trucks and 70 tonnes tow truck to monitor all roads during the festivities.

Public Education Officer of the command, Basambo Busari, said that the command had equally deployed personnel for traffic control at strategic locations within Ilorin, the state capital and major cities in the state during the festive period for special patrol scheduled between June 26th and July 1st, 2023.

Busari urged motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations and avoid excessive speeding, overloading, obstruction, use of phone while driving, passenger manifest violation, operation of mechanical deficiency and rickety vehicles, lane discipline /route violation, driving with worn-out tyres, driving without windshield wipers among others.

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He said: “In order to ensure the free flow of traffic during this festivity period the FRSC will organize a public enlightenment campaign/mega rally in all interstate motor parks, early morning cry, and market advocacy to sensitize the motoring public in the state.

“The command will also carry out special patrol operation/ traffic control to ease the road congestion in the Ilorin metropolis and all major roads linking the state.

“The heavy tow truck, ambulances and rescue marshals will be stationed along major highways within the state.

“The operation is targeted toward achieving a five per cent reduction in road crash fatalities, death and Injuries.”

The commission spokesperson cautioned motorists against reckless driving.

The Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria (AHAPN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint a seasoned administrator as the Minister of Health.

 In a statement jointly signed by its National Chairman, Olabode Ogunjemiyo, and National Secretary, Oladele Obikoya, the association noted that the appointment of a non-physician as health minister would engender equity and fairness in the health sector.

The statement read in part: ” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, should appoint a seasoned Health Administrator to man the Health Ministry as applicable in the developed world. This will ensure equity, justice, and fairness to all professionals in the healthcare sector.

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“The physicians have consistently enjoyed the largesse in the health sector to the detriment of other health professionals. This has been made possible due to their continuous appointment as Ministers in the Ministry of Health and in recent times at the Ministry of Labour making it easy to act the script of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA). The last time the health sector enjoyed relative peace was when a non-physician was appointed Health Minister.

“The claim by physicians as the leader of the health team is not in doubt. However, a team leader is not expected to imprison and castrate other professionals in the health sector, but rather to cherish and nurture them. The selfishness of the physicians in the health sector is second to none and this is against the spirit of teamwork.”

•Donates research centre to university

LAGOS monarch, Oba Saheed Elegushi was on Thursday conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Lagos State University (LASU), at the grand finale of its 26th convocation and 40th anniversary of the establishment of the university.

The epoch-making event was attended by the visitor to the university and Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other eminent Nigerians.

Elegushi bagged an honorary Doctor of Arts in broadcasting, community integration and human rights advocacy.

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Speaking after the award, the monarch said he would forever cherish the honour as it was coming from the same school where he earned his first and second degrees.

“To be recognized in this way is truly a privilege, and I am grateful for the recognition from my alma mater, 23 years after I completed my first degree from here,” he said.

According to him, the honour is not only a recognition of his modest contribution to society and nation-building but an encouragement to continue to tow the part of excellence and put his resources for the benefit of humanity.