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  • Wife pours boiling water on hubby’s manhood in Ibadan

    Adeyinka Adelakun, a middle aged public school teacher in Ibadan, on Thursday narrated how his wife, kafayat, poured boiling water on his manhood which seriously injured him.

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

    He also prayed the court to allow him have in his custody the two-year –old child of the marriage so that he could effectively take care of the child.

    According to the plaintiff, kafayat is in the habit of fighting him and threatening him whenever they have domestic issues to resolve.

    “On Feb 27, 2016, she started her trouble as usual and I decided to call her mother on phone to caution her, but kafayat brought a kettle of hot water from the kitchen and poured it on my genitals and chest.

    “The pain was too much, I was rushed to hospital due to the severe injuries I sustained and I stayed in the hospital for months.

    “Even 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.

    “Am afraid of living with a woman that wanted to finish my manhood because she may do more harm if allow her in my life, “ he said.

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

    In her defense, Kafayat admitted the allegation, but said that it was not intentional and that the hot water mistakenly poured on her husband when he wanted to beat her.

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

    Kafayat did not agree with the dissolution, saying she still loved her husband in spite of ill-treatment and lack of care from the plaintiff.

    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 further 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 respectively, “the court ruled.

     

  • NGO sensitises Ibadan residents to good health

    Population Media Centre (PMC), an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) that educates the people about the benefits of having small families, elevating the status of women and motivating behavioural change for prevention of HIV/AIDS among other activities has organised road shows that educate residents of Ibadan on how to achieve good living condition.

    The organisation recently stormed major streets and markets in the Ibadan metropolis educating residents of the city on the effective use of family planning methods to help the people live better and move out of poverty.

    The NGO noted that much could be achieved in terms of having happy family life if the lessons learned during advocacy carnival were carefully applied by the residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

    The ancient city was agog as hundreds of people who trooped out to receive the PMC team who stormed the city on a sensitisation road show of the popular Radio Drama “Jangala” (song of life) and “A Dade Ana Yi” (pit of lies).

    From Agbeni Market to Oje Market, to Oja’ba to Beere and Bodija Market, many residents were enthusiastic about the message.

    Other areas visited by the team included Ring Road, Challenge, Molete, Oke-Ado Market, Dugbe Market, Queen Cinema, Mokola, Sabo and Iyaganku.

    The crowd comprising mainly women and children paid attention to the messages during the programme. They appreciated the message that urges them to plan for a better future.

    Some market men and women left their shops for the venues to listen to the thrilling road show on family planning and accepted the kits distributed to them by the PMC officials.

    While addressing the crowd, the Country Representative of the NGO, Mr Abom Ephraim Okon, said the organisation had used different methods to reach its target audience, including house to house visits, radio dramas and conferences to help people make informed choices on how to bring about stability of human population numbers at a level that can be sustained by the world’s natural resources.

    While expressing satisfaction with the level of acceptance, Okon revealed that his organisation was deploying the serialised radio drama to promote several health-related issues about humankind and the environment.

    He said: “Among the issues we are promoting are the family planning and reproductive health, environmental protection, gender equity, peace building and social cohesion.”

    On the radio drama, Okon explained that many people were being thought the rudiments of safer and secure lifestyle.

    Maintaining safer and secure lifestyle, he noted, has much to do with maternal and child health, nutrition, safe delivery and contraceptive options.

    According to him, the radio drama has sensitised the people to the harmful effects of agricultural and cooking practices which accelerate deforestation, resilience building, pipeline sabotage and pollution. He described the radio drama as most effective tool in reaching the people.

    He further explained that the organisation would not relent in its efforts to educate the people on the problems associated with non-education of the girl child, the harmful traditional practices such as early marriage and female genital mutilation, as well as the benefits of overcoming differences, conflict resolution and non-violence.

    At the show, there were demonstrations on the effective way of using contraceptives for both male and female, and customised gift items from PMC given away to the public and winners of different competitions.

  • Man docked over attempt to commit suicide

    A 47-year-old man, Akeem Adeyemo, alleged to have attempted to commit suicide, on Tuesday appeared before an Oyo State Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting at Iyaganku, Ibadan.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeyemo of Odinjo area, Ibadan, was arraigned on a two-count charge of attempting to commit suicide and publishing a fake suicide note.

    According to the Police prosecutor, Insp Sunday Ogunremi, the accused attempted suicide by consuming a powdery substance believed to be poisonous, on Feb. 27, 2009 at about 3 p. m.

    “As a result of which he was rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH) for treatment, ‘’ he said.

    Ogunremi accused Adeyemo of publishing a suicide note, directing that one Rauf Olaiya, should be held responsible for his death.

    “He did this with the intent to injure Olaiya’s reputation and to expose him to hatred and contempt; also to ridicule his profession being an Islamic cleric,’’ the prosecutor said.

    Ogunremi told the court that the offences contravened Sections 327and 374 and punishable under Section 375 of the Criminal Code Cap 38, Vol.II, Laws of Oyo State 2000.

    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Abiona Richard, granted him bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties, one of which must be a blood relation, in like sum.

    Richard, thereafter, adjourned the case until May 5 for mention.

     

  • ASUU calls on National Assembly to intervene in education sector crisis

    The Academic Staff Union of Universities
    (ASUU), Ibadan zone, on Monday called
    on the National Assembly to intervene
    in the education sector crisis to prevent
    another strike.
    Dr Ade Adejumo, the ASUU Chairman
    in the zone, made the call in a
    statement made available to newsmen
    in Ibadan.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
    reports that the Ibadan Zone of ASUU
    comprises state and federal Universities
    in Oyo, Kwara and Osun.
    According to the union, the call for the
    intervention became necessary due to
    what it termed “unfortunate trend of
    decreasing salary to public
    universities”.
    The ASUU boss said that the academic
    staff at LAUTECH, Ogbomosho, may also
    be forced to resume their suspended
    strike action.
    “This is against the backdrop of the
    demonstrated lack of commitment by
    Oyo and Osun states to fund LAUTECH
    since December, 2015.”
    Adejumo said that the union would not
    hesitate to resume its suspended action
    even in the midst of the ongoing
    examination in the institution.
    While citing the example of the
    University of Ibadan, Adejumo said that
    the premier university had in the last
    two months, experienced a shortfall in
    salaries as a result of incomplete
    subvention.
    The Ibadan zone ASUU urged the
    National Assembly to intervene to avert
    unnecessary crisis in the education
    sector.
    Adejumo stressed the need for the state
    governments within Ibadan zone to live
    up to the responsibility of funding their
    universities.
    He also called on the Federal
    Government to probe the allegations of
    fraud against the present and past
    administrations at the University of
    Ilorin.
    “The recent revelations of monumental
    fraud and mind bugging nepotistic
    manipulations in the University of
    Ilorin vindicate our petitions to the
    Federal Government.
    “The Federal Government is hereby
    called upon to show more than a
    passing interest in probing the activities
    of the past and present administrations
    of the university.
    “This is very important given the
    present government’s avowed zero-
    tolerance for corruption.
    “The Unilorin matter provides a litmus
    test for this government to prove that it
    is serious about its fight against
    graft,” Adejumo said.

  • Court sentences five to death for murder, armed robbery in Ibadan

    An Oyo State High Court sitting at Iyaganku on Friday sentenced one Asumo Garuba, 30, to death for the murder of one
    Rasaki Ayomo on Sept. 12, 2012.

    Justice Rayo Taiwo sentenced Garuba to death after being found guilty of hacking Ayomo to death.

    Principal state counsel, Mr O. S. Tella had told the court that Garuba killed Ayomo when he was about to buy bean cake at about 8.30p.m. at Oke-Are, Ijaye Moniya, Ibadan.

    “Garuba suddenly appeared and hacked Ayomo with a cutlass, leading to his death three days later at the hospital due to injuries sustained in the incident.’’

    Four other persons were also sentenced to death by Taiwo of the same court for armed robbery.

    They are Alaba Akinola, 30, Sarafa Babalola 25, Sola Kolawole, 27, and Ibrahim Gbedeogun 28,.

    The state counsel, Mr I. O Mojoyinola, said the defendants committed the crime on July 19, 2011 at Ayekale, Ibadan at about midnight.

    Mojoyinola said the defendants robbed their victim of cell phone valued N10,000 on Oct. 16, 2011 at Gangansi at about 4.30a.m.with guns and cutlasses.

    The offence contravened section 1 (2) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provision) Act, Cap.RII Vol.14 Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004.

  • Ajimobi flays Ibadan indigenes over Olubadan palace

    Ajimobi flays Ibadan indigenes over Olubadan palace

    •Ajibola, others honoured

    Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, at the weekend, flayed Ibadan indigenes for their “failure” to raise N400 million for the completion of the Olubadan palace.

    According to him, besides the city deserving a befitting palace because of its status, the Olubadan needed a dignifying palace.

    He spoke at the grand finale of the Ibadan cultural festival at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, where prominent indigenes including a retired permanent secretary and former mayor of Ibadan Municipal government, Chief John Onaola Ajibola, were honoured.

    The governor said: “That Ibadan indigenes cannot raise the N400million fund needed for the befitting palace is a thing of shame.

    ”I know of some towns that are smaller,but their monarchs’ palaces are far more befitting.

    “Yet these towns are not up to a quarter of Ibadan. So, I am challenging all of you to donate towards the realisation of the N400million to ensure that Ibadan builds a befitting palace for its monarch.”

    At the event were prominent indigenes including the Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, members of the Olubadan in Council, Chief Adebayo Akande, who chaired the event, the Chairman of the Ibadan Cultural Festival 2017, Princess Olaide Salawu, President of the  Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) Chief Wole Akinwande, Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states  Dawud Akinola and the Chairman of Ibadan Elders Forum (IEF), Ambassador Olu Sanu.

    Others are  former Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Sarafadeen Ali, Dr Lekan Are, Chairman, Olubadan Advisory Council, Prof Taoreed Adedoja, Oloye Lekan Alabi and  the Leader of Igbo community in Ibadan,  Alex Anozie.

    Ajibola described the recognition as a call to service to fatherland and urged all to do their utmost best to contribute to the growth of Ibadanland.

    Ajimobi also  urged the indigenes to fight corruption, poverty, thuggery and blood shedding,

    He explained that  development could only be achieved if the city is peaceful and clean.

    “We need to foster trade and commerce by investing in the cleanliness of Ibadan .

    “We need to join hands to build a clean environment.”

    Princess Salawu urged indigenes to strive for its growth and development .

  • Ibadan City Marathon race: Organisers assures world class event

    Ibadan, one of Africa’s ancient cities, is set to welcome athletes from far and near, as preparations hit top gear ahead for the 9th edition of ‘Ibadan City Marathon Race’.

    The event, an annual 42.1km marathon race, has in the past eight years rewarded long distance runners, among up starters and veterans, while selling the message of good governance, transparency, and accountability.

    The event, which is formerly known as the ‘Splash Integrity Marathon Race’,  has been changed to reflect the organiser’ desire  to continue to put Ibadan on the global map of Marathon cities.

    According to the Chairperson, main organising committee of the  Ibadan City  Marathon Race, this year’s edition, Mrs Bisi Ashimolowo, said the race has been slated for April 9, 2017 would and will also witness a scale up in total prize to be won from N2 million to N3 million.

    Ashimolowo said the goal of the race is to unearth budding sport talents, especially in Marathon Race and instill the spirit of discipline which is necessary to stem the tide of corruption in our society.

    According to him, “Ibadan City Marathon Race has played active role in reducing corruption in Nigeria, create avenue for strong young men and women to harness their potentials in sporting events, encourage athletes to dare their dreams with resilience and aid the athletes with moral, psychological and financial incentives.”

    The Southwest Zonal Coordinator of Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports, Mr Yemi Usikaye assured intending participants and members of the public that as a strategic partner in organising the event over the past eight years, they are now poised to deliver a world class event that would match the high standard associated with the ministry.

    He called on intending participants to pick up their registration forms free at the ministry of Youths and Sports South West Zone, Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan.

    Registration has since commenced from the 1st of March 2017 and it is set to run till March 31st.

  • Xenophobic attack: Students protest in Ibadan

    Commercial and vehicular activities were partially disrupted in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, as students of polytechnics and monotechnics barricaded business concerns owned by South Africa.

    The students, who are demanding the immediate cessation of hostilities against other nationals, most especially Nigerians, called on the South African government to address the ugly situation and tender sincere apologies for the attacks on Nigerians.

    The students marched around the streets of Ibadan with a call to the South African government to end aggression against nationals in their domain.

    They took their grievances to the door steps of South African businesses in Ibadan such as DSTV, Shoprite and MTN outlets.

    The President of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), Gbenga Adeyeye, who led the protest, said they were not happy with the posture of the South African authorities.

    ý”In spite of our positions, this ugly phenomenon has remained unabated. Why this killing, maiming, looting? The disappointing aspect is that President Jacob Zuma has not said anything about the incident, whether to apologise on behalf of South African citizens that have unleashed terror on our people. Nigeria contributed a lot to the emancipation of South Africa.

    “Nigerians need to be accorded some respect. The magnitude of mental incarceration that Nigerians are going through now over there is very disheartening. We ýhave resolved that if South Africa can no longer accommodate our people, it is not a crime for Nigeria to review our diplomatic ties with them. We have enough abundant resources to take care of our people here and we can develop our economy, if we have responsible leadership,” he said.

    The state Commissioner for Education, Adeniyi Olowofela, who addressed the students ýon behalf of the government, condemned the attacks on Nigerians, adding that Nigeria government paid enormous price for the freedom of South Africa.

    According to him, this issue is being resolved at the national level and Oyo State government is also working.

    He appealed to Nigerians in South Africa to be of good behaviour, adding that government of Nigeria would not tolerate a situation where our people would continue to sufferý any form of injustice.

    The students later left, but vowed to continue to keenly study the situation with a charge to both partiesý to continue to maintain the peace.

  • New film school set to open in Ibadan

    Motivated by a desire to improve the quality of production of Nigerian movies, Ibadan-based Yoruba movie actor, Olasunkanmi Dada has established a new film school, Onisere Film Academy, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

    “I noticed that lots of youths are joining the industry on daily basis. But unfortunately, most of them don’t have the necessary training to do a good job. I am convinced that if a school is established to train these youths, we would be developing the future of the industry,” Dada said.

    Speaking further, he said: “I have watched how we do our things here, and I want to be part of the movement to develop the quality of our movies.”

    The young actor, who also doubles as producer, fell in love with acting as a little child, after watching several television plays.

    And soon after his secondary education, he made up his mind to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.

    However, his father would have none of it. The old man wanted his son to be a banker. For his father, the movie industry is made up of people from bad homes. The father wanted his son to be a banker.

    But, with determination, the old man later gave his blessing. Soon after, Sunkanmi joined the theatre group of Ojo Olowojolu, better known as Ojoojolu.

    Sunkanmi’s debut movie,  Ona Ola, opened the door for more jobs for the budding actor. And, expectedly, he followed up with other successful outings, including One Man Mopol.

    But the quest for better life soon took him away from the screens when he traveled to China in 1998. But Sunkanmi soon drifted back to his first love- acting. And, in 2010, he found his way back into the industry.

  • ‘Ibadan needs comprehensive master plan’

    A Director at the Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan(UI), Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan, has said Ibadan needs a comprehensive master plan for sustainable growth.

    He spoke yesterday at a lecture to commemorate the first year anniversary of the Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, at Mapo Hall in Ibadan.

    Oba Adetunji, who is the 41st Olubadan, was installed on March 4, last year.

    Olaniyan, in his lecture, titled: “Sustainable Development of Ibadan: Past, Present and Future”, said many of the issues the city was facing emanated from lack of a comprehensive master plan.

    “There must be a master plan that is not just produced but also implemented religiously.

    “Unfortunately, whetheror not there is a plan, the city continues to grow,” he said.

    The don said the city’s population would ‘explode’, given the fertility rates and migration possibilities in the next 30 years.

    He said Ibadan leaders must move quickly to plan for affordable growth and provide basic services, adding that the city must continue to be inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

    “Incidentally, once a city is built, its physical form and land use patterns can be locked in for generations, leading to unsustainable sprawl. This should not be allowed to happen.

    “As we grow this city, we need to constantly remind ourselves whether our usage, exploitation and enjoyment of the resources of the city will not jeopardise the ability and capacity of future generations.”

    The don added that the sustainability of the future depended on how responsible we have lived today.

    Olaniyan said a sustainable development agenda required trade offs across three components, namely economic, social and environmental.

    Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Isaac Ishola said Ibadan City master plan was75 per cent completed.

    “The master plan is all-involving. It is a document that takes care of the city and all human components.

    “When we talk of master plan, we are talking of the types of infrastructure we need, where we need them and how much do we need,” he said.