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  • Osun: EMGS ’83 set donates office equipment to alma mater…….Prays for Gov Adeleke’s successful tenure

    Osun: EMGS ’83 set donates office equipment to alma mater…….Prays for Gov Adeleke’s successful tenure

    The 1983 set of Ede Muslim Grammar School (EMGS) Ede, Osun State recently donated some office and education equipment to the school to mark its 40th anniversary of graduation.

     

    The equipment donated included the multipurpose machine that can scan, photocopy and print; Laptop; Toner for the machine, and A4 printing papers.

     

    Presenting the equipment on behalf of the 1983 graduands, the Senior Prefect (Boy) of the set, Mr. Bisiriyu Olaoye, explained that the donation was not only in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the graduation of the set but also for the benefits of both students and staff of the school.

     

    At the presentation ceremony held at the school premises were the two Principals, Mr. Moshood Adesokan and Alhaji Kabeer Adekomi; the Chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Imam Ibrahim Adekilekun (Mualim Dende), who is also the Chief Imam, Ansar-udeen Central Mosque, Ede; Chairlady, Alhaja Muibat Ajileye; Chairman, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), Alhaji (Hon.) Tajudeen Salau; some invited former teachers, Dr. Adie, former Medical Director, Federal Polytechnic, Ede; Dr. M. B. A. Ogunsola; Alhaji Mojeed Adekunle Lawal of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree; and former President, Old Students Association of the School, Alhaji Muniru Akinola.

     

    Earlier in his welcome address, the ’83 set coordinator, Alhaji Mukaila Adeyemi, lauded the efforts of some former teachers of the school for the roles played on the graduands, praying God to give them long life and sound health to reap the fruits of their labour.

     

    Congratulating the school for having one of its products as the present Governor of Osun State, in the person of Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, Adeyemi said: “We pray that Osun State will continue to know peace and progress during his tenure as Governor of the state, wishing him success in ll his undertakings”.

     

    Awards of recognition were presented to the Chairman of the occasion, the former teachers present.

     

    Some former invited seniors of the school were also recognized with awards. They included: Dr. Mahboob Jimoh of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN), who is also the Governing Board Chairman of the school; Hon. Kamorudeen Debo Akanbi; and Alhaji Imran Kolawole Bushra.

     

    In their remarks, the awardees appreciated the ’83 set’s gesture and prayed for the success of the members in their various endeavours.

     

    Mr. Adesokan, the first Principal, in his remarks, who said: “Am the happiest man on earth today”, appreciated the gesture of the 1983 set.

     

    Stating what other sets have done for the progress nd development of the school, Mr. Adesokan stated: “This presentation of these equipment by the ’83 set will further galvanize other sets to do more”.

     

    The 2nd Principal, Alhaji Adekomi Kabeer, also appreciated the ’83 set’s gesture, adding that this will go a long way in helping the students and staff of the school.

     

    He prayed for the progress of members of the set, wishing them journey mercies to their various destinations.

     

    Ni his own remarks, the PTA Chairman of the school, Hon. Salau, thanked the ’83 set members for the presentation and assured them and those present that the school (EMGS) has transformed from being labelled ‘bad’.

     

    The PTA Chairman also assured both the ’83 graduands and others present on the occasion that the school would continue to excel academically and stand out among the comity of secondary schools not only in Osun State but in Nigeria as whole.

     

    The Chairman of the occasion, Imam Ibrahim Adekilekun (Mualim Dende), advised the old students of the school to always remember their alma mater and contribute to its growth and development.

     

    Mualim Dende said: “You should remember the school and contribute your quota towards its development and growth”.

     

    Narrating how the school was established, Mualim Dende, who was the Secretary of Ede Muslim Council, appreciated the award given to him by the ’83 set and prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed.

     

    The ceremony featured traditional poem rendition by the Ewi exponent, Prince Kola Yekeen Laoye, a presenter at Osun State Broadcasting Service (OSBC).

  • Human Head Thieves Invade Cemetery, Cart Away Several Heads

    Human Head Thieves Invade Cemetery, Cart Away Several Heads

     

    By Iyiola Olalere
    Ede (Osun): Flowerbudnews: Human Head Thieves have invaded the Muslim cemetery in Ede town in Osun State of Nigeria, cutting and carting away several human heads.

    Reliable eye witnesses told Flowerbudnews that the incident occurred in the dead of the night when the head thieves, came in a group, scared away the guards and began their nefarious operation.

    ”They meticulously dug up each grave, brought out the buried dead body and then severed the head with knife,” a Muslim Scholar who saw some the headless body told Flowerbudnews.

    The witnesses said that after severing the head of each dead body, ‘:the remaining body trunk was left unburied by the human head thieves.

    ‘They even forgot one of the knives they used in cutting off the head of the dead bodies,’:a source told Flowerbudnews.

    ”We counted about sixteen such headless bodies which had to be hurriedly re-buried in the graves from which they were exhumed by the hoodlums” the sources further told Flowerbudnews.

    Flowerbudnews learnt that the incident had scared many Muslim families in the town from burying their dead ones in the graveyard for fear of the bodies being mutilated or stolen.

    Some indigenes of Ede who pleaded anonymity,
    attributed the upsurge in human head theft in the area to the unconditional release by the authorities, of one man who was caught red-handed and arrested in September last year (2022) by guards while cutting the head of a elderly woman freshly buried previous evening.

    ”The man is a popular vulcaniser in sawmill area of Oke Egan in Ede here, he was paraded by the authorities holding the freshly cut head of the buried woman, in his hand” the Sources told Flowerbudnews.

    ”Rather than been severely punished, the man, (whose name was given as Sumaila) has been released and ”is walking around confidently and shamelessly as if he had done nothing wrong ,” some of the indigenes lamented to Flowerbudnews.

    A Muslim Scholars who spoke with Flowerbudnews on the upsurge in human parts theft, blamed a former Governor of Osun State, who revived and glorified idol worshipping with its attendant fetishism, ritualism and general human decapitation.

    ”These are known trademarks of idol worshipping which the former governor celebrated and promoted,” they declared.

    Another Islamic Scholar, Ustaz Sulaiman Kolawole Isa told Flowerbudnews that
    ”In Islam, it a great sin to mutilate or decapitate the body of a dead Muslim”,.

    ”Anyone who does that is a criminal under the Sharia of Islam,” adding that ”a Muslim must be respected when alive and after death,” Ustaz Kolawole Isa stated.

    The Islamic Scholar said that as a matter of respect and honour for the dead, ”islam prescribed ritual bath and burial etiquettes for the body of a dead Muslim”.

    ”Even after burial, we are not to forget the dead, as we are enjoined to continuously pray for forgiveness and ALlAH’s Rahman- mercy for them,” Ustaz Isa stated. (Flowerbudnews)

  • Drone Attack: Miyetti Allah seeks compensation for all victims in Nigeria

    Drone Attack: Miyetti Allah seeks compensation for all victims in Nigeria

    By Salisu Sani-Idris

    Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has urged the Federal Government to come out with a clear-cut compensation package for all victims of drone attacks across the country.

    The National President of MACBAN, Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

    Othman-Ngelzarma appealed to the military to take precaution in discharging its constitutional duties of protecting and ensuring the unity of the country.

    He particularly called on the Federal Government to ensure that justice is done for some pastoralists, allegedly killed in Rukubi, Doma Chiefdom, Nasarawa State, on January, 27, 2023.

    According to him, the victims were allegedly killed as a result of a drone attack by the Nigerian air force.

    “The victims were offloading their livestock which was retrieved from the Benue livestock guard after paying a fine of N29 million.

    “To justify the victim’s innocence, it was on record that they were publicly buried in the presence of the officials of the Nasarawa State, Royal father’s and thousands of sympathizes.

    “Those killed were bona fide, peace-loving Nigerians, deserving justice like every other citizen.”

    He lamented that similar drone strike in Tudun Biri is getting all the attention of not only the Federal Government but even the military accepting responsibility and pledging compensation for the victims.

    “The leadership of the Northern Governors forum and that of the federal legislative arm of Government have, in addition to visiting the site, pledged all sorts of assistance.

    “We, therefore, call on the Federal Government to extend the same gesture to the victims of Rukubi drone attack and similar incidences that took place in other states.”

    “We believe now is the time for the Federal Government to come out with a clear-cut compensation package for victims of such incidents across the nation.” (NAN) (wwww.nannews.ng)

  • Soun of Ogbomosho: I will join fight against you – Makinde threatens princes

    Soun of Ogbomosho: I will join fight against you – Makinde threatens princes

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has advised princes who instituted court cases against the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye to withdraw the cases with immediate effect

    Makinde declared that he will join the fight to ensure peace and tranquility in the city if those who instituted the court cases failed to withdraw them without a short time.

     

    The governor made these declarations during the presentations of staff and instruments of office to the new monarch on Tuesday.

    The event was attended by former Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun.

     

    DAILY POST reports that some princes within the Olaoye family in Ogbomoso instituted court cases against the nomination and confirmation of Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the Soun of Ogbomoso.

     

    But Makinde advised those who are still contesting the stool to withdraw the cases immediately.

    The other thing I want to say is about the people who also contested the throne with Oba Ghandi. As of last week, some of you were still in court.

     

    “What I can say is that contesting for the throne is behind us and I look forward to them withdrawing the cases in court by the end of this week as a show of love for Ogbomosoland.

     

    “So, the people fighting should stop forthwith but if they fail to stop, as the Executive Governor of Oyo State, I will join the fight to ensure peace and progress of Ogbomosoland.

    “I believe in constitutional roles for our traditional rulers and there is a new authority in Oyo State called the Rule of Law Enforcement Authority. It is with the House of Assembly and it will soon be passed into law and I want your support and that of other traditional rulers in the state.

     

    “On behalf of the Ogbomoso sons and daughters and the good people of Oyo State, I wish Kabiyesi a long, peaceful and successful reign.”

  • Imo community to abolish caste systems, other practices Jan 4

    Imo community to abolish caste systems, other practices Jan 4

    In a statement made available to journalists, yesterday, HRH Eze Charles Nnajiemere (Eze Udo II of Amurie Omanze) stated that the decision to end these cultural practices was made in agreement with several key community leaders, including village heads, kindred chairmen, town union representatives, religious clergy, and foreign union representatives, all of whom signed the abrogation document.

    According to him, this broad consensus was achieved after a comprehensive campaign involving individual and village-to-village consultations.

     

    He also acknowledged the persistent advocacy by various organisations and community stakeholders, stating that the formal abrogation event would mark an important milestone in the community’s progress toward a more inclusive and fair society.

     

    “For the past three years, our community has been embroiled in unnecessary conflicts and skirmishes over whether to abolish these discriminatory cultural practices. They are remnants of stone-age practices that are an affront to the 21st-century global social order,” lamented Eze Nnajiemere.

     

    The royal father disclosed that an Abolition Committee, which was constituted three years ago, has been instrumental in driving this change.

  • Alleged asset declaration violation: Court strikes out suit seeking Peter Obi’s investigation, prosecution

    Alleged asset declaration violation: Court strikes out suit seeking Peter Obi’s investigation, prosecution

     

     

    Abuja: A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, struck out a suit praying the court to compel the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to investigate and prosecute Mr Peter Obi over allegations bordering on asset declaration breach.
    Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, threw out the suit for lack of diligent prosecution.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Olukoya Ogungbeje, who claimed to be a human rights activist and a lawyer, had, in a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/44/23, sued CCB as sole respondent.

    In the motion on notice dated July 3 but filed on Nov. 6 by the applicant himself, he sought an order of mandamus compelling the CCB to, forthwith, exercise its constitutional and statutory duty, function and obligation to invite, investigate complaints; refer and prosecute Mr Obi before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on the allegations and complaints of breaches of the constitutional provisions on assets declaration.

    Ogungbeje alleged that Obi, the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in the Feb. 25 presidential election, failed to declare his offshore holdings and their associated assets.
    Besides, he alleged that the LP candidate operated foreign account while being a public officer and continuation on being a director of Next International (UK) Limited for 14 months after becoming the governor of Anambra.

    He said this was contrary to provisions of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

    He also sought a declaration that the failure and or refusal of CCB to act based on his application dated March 23 amounted to “crass dereliction of public duty, gross abdication of statutory responsibility and brazen infraction of constitutional obligations and functions imposed on the respondent by law.”

    NAN reports that Justice Ekwo had, on Nov 1, granted Ogungbeje’s motion ex-parte moved by Odafe Ojisua, for leave to apply for an order of mandamus compelling the CCB to invite, investigate and prosecute Obi before the CCT.

    The judge, who directed Ogungbeje to file his application withi 7 days, ordered him to serve CCB at least 14 days before the next adjourned date.

    But when the matter was called on Tuesday, neither the applicant nor his lawyer was in court, and Justice Ekwo consequently struck out the suit.(NAN)(www nannews.ng) / Flowerbudnews

  • We never threatened to remove Anyanwu as national secretary, PDP leaders tell court

    We never threatened to remove Anyanwu as national secretary, PDP leaders tell court

     

     

    Abuja:  The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told a Federal High Court, Abuja that it had never, at any time, threatened to remove Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as its national secretary.

    The party’s leaders told Justice Inyang Ekwo in a counter affidavit filed on their behalf by the law firm of Ganny Ajape & Co dated and filed Dec. 7.

    The leaders, which include Umar Damagun, the PDP’s acting National Chairman; National Executive Committee (NEC) and the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party (2nd, 3rd and 4th defendants respectively), said this was contrary to the argument of the plaintiffs.

    According to them, contrary to Paragraphs 21(d), (e) and (f) of the plaintiffs’ affidavit in support of originating summons, there was no threat by the 2nd, 3rd and 4th defendants to remove or declare the office of the National Secretary of the 1st defendant (PDP) vacant.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court had, on Nov. 23, stopped the PDP from removing Anyanwu as national secretary pending the hearing and determination of the substantive matter.

    The order followed an ex-parte motion by Dr Joshua Musa, SAN, on behalf of two members of the party; Geoffrey Ihentuge and Apollo’s Godspower.

    The plaintiffs had sued the PDP, Damagun (acting National Chairman), and the NEC as 1st to 3rd defendants.
    Others are the NWC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as 4th to 5th defendants, respectively.
    The motion was brought pursuant to Order 26, Rules 2 and 6, and Order 28, Rules 1 and 2 of the FHC (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 and under the inherent jurisdiction of the court.
    The plaintiffs, who sought five reliefs, prayed for an order of interim injunction, restraining the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th defendants from carrying out the threat to remove the national secretary (Anyanwu).

    This, they said, was in violation of the provisions of Article 47 (1) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.

    They argued that Anyanwu was duly elected on December 10, 2021, and was entitled to remain in office till December 9, 2025.

    They said that an elected national officer of the 1st defendant cannot be arbitrarily removed from office in any manner without his resignation and in breach of the party’s constitution.

    But in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th defendants counter affidavit deposed to by Jeremiah Joel, a litigation secretary in the law firm, the party’s leadership averred that contrary to Paragraphs 22 and 23 of the plaintiffs’ affidavit, the NWC approved the deputy national secretary to act in place of the national secretary as provided for in Article 36(2) of the party’s constitution.

    “That in the absence of the national secretary, there cannot be a vacuum and the constitution of the party provided for how such vacuum could be filled until the resumption of the national secretary,” they said.

    They said contrary to their argument, Anyanwu applied for leave of absence to enable him concentrate on his election as a candidate into Imo governor’s office which took place on Nov. 11.
    “It is not correct that 1st, 2nd, 3rd nd 4th defendants ever threatened the national secretary but instead granted him leave of absence to enable him concentrate on his election into the office of Governor of Imo State,” they submitted.

    Upon resumed hearing on Tuesday, only INEC was not represented in court.

    Plaintiffs’ counsel, Musa, confirmed to court that the commission was duly served on Dec 11, hence, he urged the court to hear their matter.
    Mohammed Atolagbe, who appeared for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th defendants, informed the court that they filed their responses to the plaintiffs processes.

    He said they relied on the contents in their application and the exhibit attached, including the written address as their argument in the matter.

    While adopting their application, Musa said the originating summons had a 24-paragraph affidavit and a written address which he adopted in urging the court to grant their prayers.

    He said they also filed a reply affidavit to motion for interlocutory injunction.
    After counsel’s adoption of their processes, Justice Ekwo reserved judgment in a date that would be communicated to parties.

    NAN reports that Anyanwu was the PDP candidate in the Nov. 11 Imo governorship election, where Sen. Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was re-elected.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)(NAN)(www.nannews.ng) / Flowerbudnews

  • Breaking: Shi’ites storm Abuja US Embassy, demand ceasefire in Gaza

    Breaking: Shi’ites storm Abuja US Embassy, demand ceasefire in Gaza

     

    Abuja:  Members of the Islamic Movement, also known as the Shi’ites, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest at the United States (US) Embassy at the Central Business District in Abuja.

    The protesters, who carried placards with various inscriptions like “US, Stop the Genocide in Gaza,” among others, called for an end to the war in Gaza.

    They matched from the front of the Defence Ministry to the embassy, chanting different anti-American slogans.

    They called on President Joe Biden of America to withdraw all his support for Israel in order to stop the alleged extrajudicial killings of unarmed female and Children in Gaza.

    “Since 7th October, 2023 the Israeli Army continues its barbaric aggression against the People of Palestine mostly female and Children, destroying buildings and targeting hospitals.

    “It’s too overwhelming to report the number of crimes committed by the Zionist entity with full support of President Biden’s regime,” Sheikh Sidi Munir Mainasara, one of the Islamic group members, alleged.

    According to him, we have seen videos of young people crying about torture; little children sitting in pools of blood and debris, fathers carrying their lifeless kids hungrily killed by the Esrael Soldiers with the support of the US government.

    “This pains our hearts and souls and fills us with an unbearable rage.

    “The atrocities are ongoing, the Northern Gaza strip campaign arrest, indiscriminate bombing, an unjust siege, the cutting of all means of communication, and the destruction of all hospitals, all of which are out of service.

    “Explosions still continuing and the Zionist entity still massacring the unarmed Palestinian men, women and children all with full support from the United State of America,” he said.

    Mainasara said that without the US support by provision of weapons and voting against all effort by the United Nation to bring a total ceasefire , the Israel had no option than to withdraw from all the occupied Palestine and as well stop the killing of innocent female and children.

    “In view of the forgoing, we call on the United State of America to immediately stop the ongoing Genocide in Gaza,” he said. (Flowerbudnews)

  • Court grants ex-terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu access to personal physician

    Court grants ex-terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu access to personal physician

     

    Abuja:  A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, granted Tukur Mamu’s plea to have access to his own personal physician over alleged deteriorating health condition.

    Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, ordered that Mamu’s medical doctor should be allowed to treat him subject to the supervision of the Department of State Service (DSS)’s team of physicians.

    Justice Ekwo, who agreed with the argument of Mamu’s counsel, Johnson Usman, SAN, asked the Federal Government’s lawyer, David Kaswe, if the defendant was entitled to his own personal physician and he responded in affirmative.

    “Yes my lord , he is as long as it is within the supervision of our team (of physicians),” Kaswe, the Chief State Counsel from the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF)’s office, said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mamu, who is standing trial over his alleged relationship with terrorists that were involved in the March 28, 2022 attack on a Kaduna-bound train, was arrested on Sept. 6, 2022, by Interpol in Cairo, Egypt, on behalf of the Nigerian government.

    The DSS, on March 21, arraigned him on 10 counts of terrorism financing, among others, but pleaded not guilty to the counts.

    The judge, on April 27, declined to admit him to bail on the grounds of ill-health, after the DSS opposed the bail application.
    But in a motion on notice marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/96/2023, Mamu, through his lawyer, Usman, sought an order of court to have access to his personal doctor.
    When the matter was called, Usman informed the court of the motion dated and filed on Oct. 31.
    Kaswe acknowledged the receipt of the application and said he filed a counter affidavit on Nov. 14 to oppose it.
    He said the simple ground of their opposition was that the DSS had functional medical facility and team of medical doctors that could handle his case.
    He said that the treatment being administered to Mamu was still in progress “and that the procedure suffices for a particular period.”
    Besides, he urged the court not to grant the application looking at the circumstance of the charge against him.
    “Have you read prayer two of the motion?,” the judge asked Kaswe and he said, “yes.”
    NAN observes that Mamu’s second prayer in the motion sought an order directing the DSS to take him to “the hospital to perform surgical procedure as recommended by both Egyptian and Nigerian doctors.”
    The judge then asked the lawyer if the defendant was entitled to his own personal physician and he responded in the positive.
    “I am going to allow the defendant to have access to his own physicians and whatever they do will be in the supervision of the prosecution,” he said.

    “We thank your lordship for this wisdom of this court,” Usman said.
    Justice Ekwo, consequently, granted Mamu’s request.

    “Therefore, I made an order that the medical physician shall be allowed to give him medical treatment subject to the supervision of the physician of the prosecution .

    “This is the order of this court,” he said.
    He adjourned the matter untill Feb. 26, Feb. 27 and Feb. 28, 2024 for continuation of trial.
    Speaking shortly after the court sitting, Usman, who appeared for Mamu, said they sought two reliefs.

    “We sought for two reliefs; either to grant him bail on health condition or direct the DSS to take him to a hospital to be treated by his own medical personnel.

    “The court granted the second prayer, directed the DSS to allow him to be treated by his own medical doctors,” he said.

    On how he felt with the outcome of the proceedings, he said: “It is a success by step in the sense that before now, there was no order directing the DSS to take him to hospital to be attended by his own personal doctors.

    “But today, the court has directed that he should be allowed to be treated by medical doctors of his choice. That is a step forward.”
    Also speaking, Kaswe said the court had given Mamu access to his own doctor.

    “You are aware that the defendant is standing trial for terrorism-related charges especially because of the role he played in the negotiation of the Kaduna train attack that took place sometimes last year.

    “So today, he came with another application for his bail and we have filed a counter and the court has heard us and considered and gave bench ruling on the application allowing his medical doctor to have access to the defendant under the supervision of the security agency’s medical team.

    On why they opposed Mamu’s application, he said his ailment was not life-threatening.

    “We opposed the application because the detention facility where the defendant is has all the cutting edge medical services that are being rendered to the defendant.

    “And the particular ailment of the defendant is not life-threatening and there is a medical team that has consistently, continuously examined the defendant and formed the opinion that the procedure that is being administered to him now is okay to take care of his ailment,” he said.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng) /Flowerbudnews