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  • Man in court over failure to repay loan

    A 70-year-old man, Alhaji Yaya Ayinde, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Idi-Ogungun Customary Court at Agodi, Ibadan, for failing to repay a loan of N10,000 he used to buy Sallah ram.

    The plaintiff, Mrs Alice Opaleye, told the court that Ayinde also bought Ankara cloth valued N3,500 from her for the festival.

    Narrating her relationship with the defendant, Opaleye told the court that she employed Ayinde, who was a friend to her late husband, as her personal driver some years back.

    “Initially, I asked him to assist me look for a driver, but he begged me to give him the job, which I agreed and he drove me for nine months.

    “It was in the course of working with me that he borrowed the money and bought the cloth with a promise to pay back soonest.

    “Later, he stopped working with me and refused to pay the debt despite several appeals made to him about the money.”

    On whether she had other relationship with the defendant apart from driving her, the plaintiff said, “He was a close friend to my late husband and use to visit me after my husband’s demise.

    “In fact I used to cook and care for him throughout the period that I hired him as my personal driver.”

    In his defence, Ayinde admitted owing the debt and promised to pay the plaintiff.

    He implored the court to plead with her to give him more time within which to pay back the loan.

    Ayinde also said the woman was his friend’s wife, however, claimed that she had not paid him for the nine months he worked as her driver.

    He admitted that the plaintiff fed him for the nine months, but denied ever having illicit affair with her.

    “I prayed the court to beg her for me because she has threatened to deal with me and cannot overlook her threat.

    “She is powerful spiritually and do not want to die now, I promise to pay the debt before the end of May if the court allows me, “Ayinde pleaded.

    The President of the court, Chief Mukaila Balogun, in his ruling, gave the defendant a grace of 20 days to pay the debt.

    Balogun pleaded with both parties to embrace peace and refrain from anything that could lead to breakdown of law and order.

     

     

  • Court dissolves 10-year-old marriage over husband’s drunkenness

    An Idi-Ogungun Customary Court, Agodi, Ibadan in Oyo State,  on Wednesday dissolved a 10-year-old marriage between Shina Ismaila and Olaremi Ismaila over  Shina’s  drunkenness.

    The president of the court, Chief Mukaila Balogun, and the court’s assessors, Ganiyu Alao and Aare Samotu, in their unanimous decision dissolved the marriage.
    The court also ruled that the first two children should be in the custody of the defendant while the last child should be with the plaintiff.
    The court also ruled that the defendant should be paying N3,500  to the plaintiff  as  monthly allowance for the upkeep of the child in her custody.
    Earlier, the 28-year-old housewife, Olaremi, had told the court that her husband, Shina, was a stunt-drunkard and was always beating her whenever she refused to clean his mess after vomiting.
    Olaremi alleged that her husband was also a gambler and never took care of her and their three children.
    “I dare not advise him against gambling nor cautioned him over his excessive drinking habit; in fact, he hardly listens to his parents’ advice.
    “The worse thing is that he steals my money to gamble whenever he is broke and has ruined my business.
    “ I regret marrying him and I pray the court to separate us before he ruins my entire life,’’ she pleaded.
    The complainant, Olaremi, also prayed the court to grant her the custody of the children.
    Ismaila, a bricklayer, did not oppose the request of his estranged wife but denied beating her.

    He said that his wife that was fond of cursing him whenever they had misunderstandings.
    He also objected to Oluremi’s plea that she should have the custody of the three children produced by the marriage.

     

    He said that Oluremi did not have the means of livelihood to cater for the wellbeing of the children.

     

  • The UCH Ibadan Geriatric Centre

    Though the processes of growing, maturing and dying are natural phenomena, yet, the fear of managing old age marks the beginning of wisdom for many mortals. And the fear is not misplaced. Growing old is indeed scary. With my experience seeing my beloved parents growing old, and with me also climbing the age ladder gradually, I can confidently attest that the process is very scary.

    In fact, to enjoy old age, one needs the grace of the Creator.

    First, you wake up one day and you suddenly realise that you are 50; and you begin to notice funny changes in your physiognomy, as well as your internal structure. The changes may begin with some twitting pains at your joints, knees and waist. At first, you may be thinking it is as a result of those long hours at work or stressful activities you subjected your body to. Then, you resort to self-medication, swallowing all sorts of pains-relieving tablets.

    You may be lucky to manage off and on pains in your 50s; but when you hit 60, it becomes a different ball game. At this age, the bones are becoming weaker by the day; the eyes are getting dimmer and giving you all kinds of problems. You may either not be seeing well or you start seeing cobwebs. A check at eye clinic may reveal early symptoms of glaucoma or cataracts. If you are lucky, you may get the reprieve of recommendation for reading and sight glasses. If you are not, it may be the beginning of a life-long treatment for glaucoma; a degenerative eye disease dreadfully termed the ‘Big G’.

    Again, from 60, you may be finding it difficult to flush urine out of your bladder. A check may reveal what your doctor may diagnose as prostate problem; either the benign form or beginning of prostate cancer. Unknown to many, especially men, no one is immune to prostate problems. In fact, from age 40, doctors recommend periodic checks of the bladder.

    From 70, you are on your own. If you fall into the category of those with rough life styles, your bones may start getting brittle, your movement may begin to wobble; and you may begin to feel as if you are railing against gravity. Then, if you are unlucky, something may happen and you are confined to wheelchair.

    The most damaging and frustrating aging problem is dementia – a severe impairment or loss of intellectual capacity and personality integration due to the loss or damage to neurons in the brain. It’s so devastating that it often makes its victims vegetable and deletes their memories..

    At a point in my life, I could no longer afford the soaring cost of medical checks abroad. It was at this point that someone introduced me to Chief Tony Anenih Geriatric Centre at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan.

    Behold, it was a sight to behold. I started seeing familiar faces of retired vice chancellors, professors drawn from virtually every part of the country, aged politicians, businessmen, clergymen and aged peasants of all sorts. Some could barely walk and were in wheelchairs.

    The environment was sparkling, made beautiful with well- manicured gardens, brimming with aromatic flowers. Everything the aged needed was provided. It is optional to bring your aides for assistance. The centre provides for uniformed aides to move you around and attend to all your needs for a token.

    Mama Adewole, mother of the current Minister of Health, was full of praises for the doctors and nurses: “They are just wonderful.”  I am getting the best of treatments here.”

    Upon investigation, I learnt that the centre is the brainchild of the politician popularly known as “Mr. Fix It”; Chief Tony Anenih. The man had hitherto been fixing virtually every political jigsaw in Nigeria’s current democracy but at some point, he decided to fix better life for the aged. I give him kudos. He deserves a big applause from all well-meaning Nigerians.

    What is more, the centre is the first and only training hub for geriatric medicine under the Faculty of Family Medicine, and the first purpose built geriatric centre in Africa, and has become a model for Africa and parts of Europe.

     

    • By Folu Olamiti

     Media Consultant, Abuja.

  • EFCC arrests woman over N45m herbal cure fraud

    Ibadan Zonal office of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), says it has arrested one Aminat Okiribiti for allegedly conspiring with others to defraud a woman  of her money, under false pretence.

    Mr Ayo Oyewole, the EFCC Head of Public Affairs, Ibadan Zonal Office, told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Ibadan on Thursday that the suspect had engaged in Advance Fee Fraud.

    Oyewole stated that Okiribiti, with others now at large, had allegedly conspired ,using the pretence of providing cure and spiritual solution to health challenges, to defraud the women (name withheld) of a sum of N45 million.

    He said that Aminat, age 34, married to one Wande Okiribiti (47) who is still at large, had confessed to committing the crime.

    He said she had confessed that some of the money obtained from the victim, was collected by her through her bank account in a new generation bank, located in Ibadan.

    Recounting her ordeal, the complainant said that she met Wande (suspect’s husband) sometimes in October 2014 at Utako, Abuja while in search of a cure for the health challenges of her children.

    According to her, “Wande presented himself as a local herb hawker and a spiritualist capable of providing solutions to all problems and lured me into believing he had the cure to my children’s challenges.

    “I subsequently made different payments as advised, totaling N45 million, but became suspicious at the request for funds transfers, which continued without solution to the problem.”

    Oyewole said that the complainant, having suspected foul play, wrote petitioned the commission, necessitating the arrest of the suspect.

    He urged members of the public to be wary of the age-long tactics to avoid falling into the hands of fraudsters.

    Oyewole said that the suspect would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.

     

  • Mortuary attendant remanded in prison for stealing human skull

    Mortuary attendant remanded in prison for stealing human skull

    A 57-year old mortuary attendant, Mr Muritala Raimi, has been remanded in Agodi, Ibadan prison for allegedly stealing a human skull from the mortuary of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.

    An Iyaganku Magistrate Court in Ibadan remanded Raimi after he failed to meet his bail conditions.

    The accused was arraigned on a two-count charge of stealing and misconduct.

    Though the court granted him bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in the like sum and one of the sureties must be a member of the family, Raimi could not meet his bail conditions.

    He was arrested after allegedly decapitating the remains of an unknown deceased.

    Raimi, it was learnt, concealed the decapitated head in a bag but was caught on his way out. He allegedly tried to escape after realizing the game was up but was arrested by the police.

    The accused was taken to Yemetu Police Station, Ibadan.

    When he appeared before Magistrate Akanni Monsurat in court 4, Raimi pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the two-count charge.

    The charge sheet read in part: “That you Muritala Raimi, aged 57, on the 15th March, 2017 at about 05: 30pm at UCH Ibadan in Ibadan magisterial district did steal human skull inside UCH mortuary and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under section 3 of the criminal code cap 38 vol. 11 laws of Oyo State of Nigeria”.

    “That you Muritala Raimi on the same date, place in the aforementioned magisterial district did misconduct with regard to corpse by decapitating a corpse deposited at UCH mortuary and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under section 242 of the criminal code cap 38, vol. 11 laws of Oyo State”.

    Hearing was adjourned to May 15, 2017.

  • Demolition of buildings: Court may jail commissioners over contempt

    Demolition of buildings: Court may jail commissioners over contempt

    An Ibadan-based businessman, Mr Dapo Davies has filed a contempt charge against Oyo state Attorney General and two serving commissioners in the state over an alleged gross disobedient to court orders.

    The government was said to have concluded plans to demolish a building containing 25 locked up shops located along Gate area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital despite an order from the court restraining government from pulling down the building.

    A source from the state Ministry of Works and Transport disclosed on Monday that the government would be moving to the site with a Bulldozer to pull down the said property already marked to pave way for the ongoing dualization of the Gate- Iwo road.

    In the application filed in court 3 at the state High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, the claimant said that in spite of the pendency of the suit since 2013 as well as the pending injunction restraining the defendant (Oyo state government) from encroaching on the property, the defendant has continued to write threatening letters in a view to cause delay, disobey and frustrate the cause of justice.

    The counsel to the Businessman, Mr Babatunde Akinola from MFL Chambers, Ibadan in a two-page affidavit deposed to by Oluwatosin Ogunleye said that an application for interlocutory injunction was also filed and granted by the court, with the other originating processes when there was continuous disobedience by the defendants.

    He averred that in spite of letters written severally to the state officials, they have continued to disobey the order to maintain status quo, and therefore committed contempt before the court.

    The counsel stated that unless the defendant is committed to prison they will continue to encroach, trespass, humiliate, intimidate and interfere and delay the cause of justice in the case.

    In the written address, issues for determination before the court are whether the defendant ought to be charged for contempt, that the state is subject to the law and that the government should respect the right of an individual citizen under the rule of law.

  • ‘Babyface’ wins N2m at GOTV Boxing championship in Ibadan

    ‘Babyface’ wins N2m at GOTV Boxing championship in Ibadan

    Fast growing pugilist “Babyface’’ born Rilwan Babatunde on Sunday night emerged the Most Valuable Boxer of the 11th GOTV Boxing Tournament in Ibadan and won N2 million with a trophy.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that he defeated Waliu Arogundade known as “Oganla’’ through a Technical Knock Out (TKO) few minutes into the fourth round of their eight-round National Light Welterweight Challenge.

    Arogundade had received heavy punches that floored him twice in the third round but could not make further impact due to weakness in the fourth round.

    Also, Akeem Sadiku, popularly called “Dodo’’ defeated Saka Kazeem known as “KC Confidence’’ in the first round through TKO in the National Light Middleweight Challenge.

    Sadiku was reported to have fought seven fights of which he won six through TKOs and drew one on points.

    Olaide Fijabi known as “Fijaborn’’ defeated Vincent Essien also on TKO in the third round of the National Light Welterweight Challenge.

    Other results saw Kabiru Towolawi known as “KB Godson’’ defeat Adewale Masebinu known as “Masevex’’ in the second round through TKO in the National Light Heavyweight Challenge.

    Sadiq Adeleke known as “Happy Boy’’ defeated Taiwo Kareem called “Twin Warrior’’ in the second round of the National Bantamweight Challenge through TKO.

    NAN reports that Kareem could not match the heavy punches from Happy Boy which threw him on the canvass severally throughout both rounds.

    “Tyson’’ Sule Olagbade defeated “Hammer’’ Wahab Adebisi in the seventh round of the National Light Middleweight Challenge also through TKO.

    “Joe Boy’’ born Oto Joseph defeated Ayitey Mettle of Ghana in the first round of the West African Lightweight title bout.

    NAN also reports that the boxers displayed their stuff to the amazement of fans at the Indoor Sports Hall of Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan.

    The tournament featured seven bouts of various categories many of which were won through TKO.

    The bouts are National Bantamweight Challenge, National Light Welterweight Challenge, National Light Middleweight Challenge and National Light Heavyweight Challenge.

    Others are National Light Welterweight Challenge, National Light Middleweight Challenge and West African Lightweight Title.

    The management of Multichoice, owners of GOTV, gave out 50 decoders to spectators who thronged the venue of the tournament in their hundreds.

    Among the dignitaries that attended were Saheed Fijabi, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Telecommunications, Abayomi Oke, Oyo State Commissioner for Youths and Sports.

    Others are Toye Arulogun, Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Rafiu Ladipo, President-General, Nigeria Supporters Club, Yomi Osikanye, South-West Zonal Director, Federal Ministry of Sports.

  • Mother’s Day: Cleric advise mothers to train their children properly

    Emmanuel Adeniyi of the Banner of
    Christ Church, Adegbayi-Ibadan, has
    advised mothers to bring up their
    children in proper way to check decay
    in moral values of the society.
    Adeniyi made the advice on Sunday in
    his sermon in Ibadan to mark the 2017
    Mother’s Day.
    According to him, the decay in moral
    values among some children in the
    society is as a result of improper
    upbringing.
    He said that mothers had great roles to
    play if a nation must ensure crime-free
    society, adding that children looked up
    to their mothers at early stage of their
    life.
    “Mothers are the first mentors and
    children look up to; therefore, mothers
    should play their role responsibly.
    “Instil moral values in the children; let
    them know that crime is evil and that
    hard work, perseverance and prayer
    will lead someone to greatness,” he
    said.
    Adeniyi also called on husbands to give
    necessary support to their wives,
    adding that husbands that used to
    maltreat their wives should desist,
    because the children were watching.
    He further urged people to take care of
    their aged parents, especially mothers,
    rather than waiting till their demise “to
    celebrate mothers in death”.
    “Some children do waste money in
    burying their late mothers instead of
    caring for them when alive,” he said.
    The cleric later congratulated mothers
    and female folks in general for
    witnessing another Mother’s Day in
    2017.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
    reports that Mother’s Day is celebrated
    on the fourth Sunday of Lent annually.
    It is a day set aside to appreciate and
    celebrate mothers for helping husbands
    in building good, peaceful and healthy
    home.
    The day is also marked with gifts such
    as flowers, cards and other presents by
    children to their mothers in
    appreciation of the maternal bond
    between child and mother.

  • Scavenger bags one month imprisonment for theft

    An Iyaganku Senior Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Friday sentenced 28-year-old

    Scavenger, Yunusa Musa, to one month imprisonment for break-in and stealing items worth N7,500.
    Senior Magistrate Patricia Adetuyibi, who convicted Musa, said she would have sentenced him to community service, but he has no one to stand as guarantor for him.

    Adetuyibi said, ” after carefully listening to the complainant , and to serve as deterrent to others, the court should have sentenced the defendant to community service.”

    ” But, he had no one to stand as guarantor for him and has no traceable address, he is hereby sentenced to one month imprisonment with hard labour,” Adetuyibi said.

    Yunusa, a scavenger was arraigned on a two -count charge of break-in and stealing.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Olalekan Adegbite, told the court that the convict stole some parts of a molding machine valued at N7, 500, belonging to Mr Kunle Majekodunmi.
    Adegbite alleged that the convict entered through the broken fence into the premises, and claimed to be searching for disused iron rods.

    He said that the accused was caught by the security guard on duty, while he also admitted committing the offences.

    The offences contravened Sections 390 (9) and 413 (1) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

     

  • Wife pours hot water on husband in Ibadan

    In, Ibadan, Oyo State, teacher yesterday narrated how his wife poured boiling water on his manhood.

    Adelakun approached an Idi-Ogungun Customary Court at Agodi, seeking dissolution of his three-year-old marriage on the grounds of threat to life and constant fighting.

    He prayed the court to allow him have custody of his two-year–old child.

    According to him, his wife, Kafayat, always fought and threatened him whenever they had a misunderstanding.

    “On February 27, last year, she started her trouble as usual and I phoned her mother to caution her, but Kafayat took a kettle of hot water and poured it on me.

    “The pain was too much, I was rushed to the hospital where I stayed for months.

    “I cannot use my injured manhood for any sexual act till now because it has not healed and I decided to quit the marriage to avoid untimely death.

    “I’m afraid of living with her because she may do more harm if she remains, “ he said.

    Adelakun presented pictures of his injured genitals as exhibits and the court admitted the pictures.

    In her defence, Kafayat admitted the offence, but said it was not intentional.

    She said the hot water mistakenly poured on her husband when he wanted to beat her.

    The defendant told the court  she was arrested because of the incident and the matter was resolved later.

    She did not agree with the dissolution, saying she still loved her husband despite the ill-treatment and lack of care.

    The Court President, Chief Mukaila Balogun, and two assessors, Aare Samotu and Ganiyu Alao, in their unanimous decision, dissolved the marriage.

    Balogun said the opinion of the court was that there was no more love between the couple and the parties should go their separate ways to avoid more trouble.

    The court directed that the only child of the union should be in the custody of her mother and ordered the plaintiff to pay N4, 000 as monthly allowance for the upkeep of the child.

    “The plaintiff should also pay N12, 000 and N5, 000 to the defendant to rent a new apartment and to pack her belongings.”