The General Manager, Ondo State Waste Management Authority (ODSWMA), Rev. (Mrs) Ayo Adeyemo, has expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance by the residents of the state during the November edition of the monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise, despite non restriction of both human and vehicular movements.

 Rev. Adeyemo who spoke shortly after leading top officials and other staff of the Authority to monitor the monthly sanitation exercise in some areas within the state capital, also encouraged all the residents to make environmental cleanliness a daily affair.

She explained that today’s Saturday Environmental Sanitation was with no full restriction of human and vehicular movements to honour the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), which is marking its convocation ceremony.

“I’m particularly impressed that today’s exercise recorded high level of compliance. Despite non restriction of movement, the people still complied. The level of compliance was high. People were busy cleaning their environment”, the GM said.

She, however, advised traders at Oja-Oba and residents within the axis to desist from the habit of dumping their waste in the drainages and on the roads but always keep it in prescribed waste bins for easy evacuation.

Rev Adeyemo also warned against burning of refuse, saying it is injurious to human health.

“Drainages are not meant for deposal of waste, drainages are for free flow of water. So, I want to advise the people of this state that they should always keep their environment clean, making sure their environment is healthy and safe.

“All marketers should know, when they close at the end of everyday, they should keep their environment clean. And some people are in the habit of burning their refuse, this is against the law. Burning of refuse is totally against the law and people must desist from it”, she stressed.

The GM charged the people of the state to continue to support and cooperate with the government to further ensure healthier and safer environment for sustainable social and economic development.

The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has described the recent students’ violent protest that led to vandalisation of some properties of the institution as needless and unfortunate.

Speaking on Thursday at the end of an assessment tour of buildings and other properties that were damaged, the Vice Chancellor said the University Management had acceded to the pleas of Student Union leadership to suspend the “No Registration, No Examination” policy of the Institution before the ugly incident.

Prof Ige said, “It’s really unfortunate. We didn’t expect this level of destruction from our students because ever since this administration came on board, the interest of our students has been very central in our governance structure. 

Therefore, this destructive protest is very painful and unexpected. Even if they have the constitutional right to protest, they certainly do not have any right to destroy properties.

“All we did was to ask them to register for their courses, but very few among them went round to destroy properties and disrupt the examination that had already started.

“I also find it difficult to believe that our students could wreak this havoc on the University because we have been very fair to them. There is no request they brought that we did not approve. Though the ‘No Registration, No Examination’ policy was a Council decision, when the Student Union Executives, Student Representative Council, as well as the Presidents of all Faculty and Departmental Associations met with me on Friday to plead for those who were yet to pay, I assured them that we would listen to their pleas.

“By the following Monday, the Registrar issued a circular, allowing all students to write the examinations. And when the examinations began, all the students were allowed in. So, there was no reason for the destruction of properties that we have witnessed. That is why I believe there could be some underlying factors behind the violent protest, and we shall get to the bottom of it.”

Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor empathised with members of staff of the University and visitors whose personal properties were damaged, promising that the ‘Management will do the needful very soon’.

The Registrar, Olugbenga Arajulu; Bursar, Tobi Orina; University Librarian, Dr. Oluyemisi Olorunfemi; as well as Deans, Directors, and other senior officers accompanied the Vice Chancellor on the assessment tour.

#JusticeForTimothy 
KAYODE AJULO & CO CASTLE OF LAW.
PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE GRUESOME MURDER OF MR. TIMOTHY OLUDARE
We act as solicitors to the family of the deceased; our Client, whose illustrious son, Mr. Timothy Oludare, was murdered in a cold-blooded manner in his hotel room at Ile-Ife, Osun State and it is on their unequivocal instructions that we issue this statement. 
For contextual expediency, it is needful to state that the late Timothy Oludare, a 37-year-old husband and father of three had travelled from Abuja to Ile-Ife, Osun State on the 5th of November, 2021 in furtherance of his Masters of Business Administration studies at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. He subsequently checked in at the Hilton and Resorts Hotel owned by Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, the founder of Oduduwa University on the same ill-fated day. He went ‘missing’ for the next two days only for his dead and mutilated body to be found buried in a shallow grave near the hotel.
We welcome with keen interest, the news of the arrest of six suspects linked to the gruesome murder of Mr. Timothy Oludare by men of the Osun State Police Command on the 15th November 2021. Indeed, the preliminary investigation, arrests and findings have nullified the initial apprehension that the deceased must have fallen into the hands of killer herdsmen which if true, could have exacerbated ethnic tensions in Osun State and beyond. While commending the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force for these painstaking efforts, we however strongly want to emphasize that it will serve the overriding interest of justice to bring all those involved in this dastardly murder to book. It is worrisome and sad that Mr. Timothy Oludare can be cut down in his prime for motives best known to his killers which of course, must be extracted and investigated by the Police without delay. It portends serious danger that a place meant to serve the temporary accommodation needs of Nigerians and non-Nigerians alike could in actual fact be a place where cold-blooded murders are orchestrated and carried out in the most desperate and daring manner. Again, we note the temerity and the audacity in which the murder of the late Timothy Oludare was carried out as contained in the preliminary findings made by the Osun State Police Command. According to the findings, our Client’s son was strangled to death in his hotel room, his body was subsequently mutilated and wrapped in a blood-soaked blanket/bedsheet belonging to the hotel and finally buried in a shallow grave near the hotel.
The law is clear that an offender(s) who causes the death of a person is guilty of murder under 316 of the Criminal Code Laws Cap 34, Laws of Osun State and same is punishable by death under Section 319 of the same law and it is our legally considered view that the confessional statements as obtained from some of the suspects are cogent enough to establish the varying degrees of guilt of all the suspects.
As things stand, the hotel and its vicinity are a crime scene and should be treated as such, nothing must be on the way of a thorough and wider investigation of this highly reprehensible murder because nobody irrespective of their status or influence is bigger than the extant laws of the land.
We therefore urge utmost professionalism by the Police in this matter; no stone must be left unturned to get to the root of this matter. On our part, we are ready to partner with the Police to ensure that justice is not only done but seen to be done. While we trust that this matter will reach its expected legal conclusion, we want to reiterate that we will not hesitate for a second to do everything within legally permissible limits to fight anyone who attempts to frustrate the expected end of justice. 
As it is historically believed that Ile-Ife is the cradle of the human race, it is important that the ancient city and by extension, other parts of the nation must not be allowed to become safe havens for murderers and other criminals alike. It shreds our collective humanity into pieces when the blood of any innocent Nigerian can be spilled without consequences. 
Conclusively, as a firm committed to the promotion of the rule of law and protection of the fundamental rights of all law abiding citizens which include among others, the right to life, we are emphatically restating that the killers of Timothy Oludare must face the full weight of the law. 

The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has called on the newly admitted students of the institution to contribute to the University’s quest to be the best in Africa by being innovative, studious and disciplined.

Prof. Ige made the call on Thursday at the Matriculation Ceremony for the 2020/2021 academic session held in the University Multi-purpose Hall. 

About five thousand new students from eight Faculties and the Postgraduate School took the Matriculation Oath at the ceremony.

He urged them to draw inspiration from various feats of students and graduates of the Institution, including Oluwadamilola Akintewe, a Law student who is among the finalists for the $100,000 Cheggord Global Student prize, and the development of a robotic dog by students of the University.

The VC said, “It is important to mention that Adekunle Ajasin University has become a potent boot camp for grooming confident and globally-competitive graduates who are distinguished in character and learning. In this direction, the previous and recent landmarks of our students and alumni continue to point to the University’s passion for academic excellence, self-reliance, and global impact.

“We cherish these modest achievements and guard them jealously. Indeed, we yearn for more. And we are confident that having admitted you through our merit-driven policy, we have opened the door for achieving more laurels and attaining our aspiration to be the best University in Nigeria, and among the best 10 in Africa.”

The Vice Chancellor warned against anti-social behaviors, saying offenders would be dealt with without fear or favour. He charged them to embrace ‘self-discipline, maintain a decent mode of dressing at all times, shun cultism and examination malpractice, be diligent in your studies, and comport yourself with dignity’.

He also cautioned them on the wrong use of social media, and advised them to approach concerned officers for explanations on grey areas, just as he assured them that the Management has put mechanisms in place to protect them during their studentship.

“Finally, as you officially become members of the University Community through the Matriculation Oath you took today, I advise you to eschew the doomed path of misconduct, criminality, and social vices so that your dreams of becoming responsible citizens and future leaders could be realized. The torch of knowledge we have committed into your hands today must not be blown off”, Prof Ige emphasised.

Earlier, the University Registrar, Mr. Gbenga Arajulu, had administered the Matriculation Oath on the students

It was an encomium galore  on Thursday as the General Manager, Ondo State Waste Management Authority (ODSWMA), Rev’d (Mrs) Clara Ayo Adeyemo, was conferred with National Leadership Meritorious Award as the Living Hero on Environmental Affairs in Nigeria 2021.

The prestigious award was conferred on the General Manager by an Abuja based Television station, The New Nigeria News (TNNTV) Channels.
Presenting the award to Rev’d Adeyemo at the Alagbaka head office of the ODSWMA, the Chairman/CEO of TNNTV Channels, Segun Akinde, explained that the award was in recognition of the GM’s excellent performance and achievement in environmental cleanliness to ensure healthy living and economic growth of the state.

The colourful event was graced by the husband of the awardee and Head of Service of the state, Pastor John Adeyemo, mni, their children; the Permanent Secretary, Ondo state Pension Transitional Department, Oladele Akinmoye; the Chairman, State Waste Management Committee, Kehinde Badejo; top officials and other members of staff of ODSWMA.

Also at the event, the awardee was also decorated as Living Hero  Ambassador on Environmental Affairs in Nigeria.

Akinde particularly applauded the uncommon courage and commitment of Rev’d Adeyemo to ensure hygienic and healthy environment across the state which also led to the closure of some popular shopping malls in the state capital some weeks ago, stressing that the management of the media organisation is proud of her active and selfless service to humanity and God.

“You  are a pacesetter, development oriented leader, idea developer, advocate of justice, an intellectual and diplomatic dogged fighter, a goal getter and dedicated environmental officer per excellence whose performance has attracted several recommendations from both local and international communities”, he said.

Speaking at the event, the Head of Service who happens to be the husband of the awardee, Pastor John Adeyemo, specially lauded his wife for her uncommon virtue of hard-work, commitment to duty and determination to rid the state of all forms of unhealthy and unsanitary practices.

“My darling wife, Rev’d Mrs Adeyemo started way back in this Authority, she has shown passion for her job. She has shown willingness and doggedness to make sure things are done right and that our environment is kept clean always.

“We believe health is wealth and of course we will be better off in this nation  if we take cleanliness, neatness, and hygienic environment serious. All these will positively affect the wealth of the nation. When workers and everybody are in good health condition, productivity will improve and  economy will improve.

“So, the award is well deserved, and I’m happy you are recognised for your hard-work and passion for healthy environment. I appreciate God in your life for this. I know this honour is not just for her alone, it is for the entire Waste Management Authority, so I congratulate you all and I appreciate you for your support and cooperation.

“I want to tell you that even today, the Chairman of retired Heads of Service and  Permanent Secretaries in Western Nigeria at a function in Akure  confirmed that Ondo state today is cleaner, and this is as a result of all the efforts of the Waste Management Authority led by my wife.

“As the Head of Service, I have seen what all of you are doing and it is highly commendable. I always see many of you even by 9pm, 10pm still working on the streets to ensure people don’t dump waste in the media and other unauthorised places. This is a very responsible act which has really assisted government a lot’_ the HoS added.

Also in separate Goodwill messages, the Chairman State Waste Management Committee, Kehinde Badejo; the ODSWMA DFA, Mrs A. C Ayomide; Director of Enlightenment, Kunle Olajumbu and the EHOAN  President, Mrs Funmi Akintade, celebrated the awardee, describing her as a good team leader and driver with uncommon energy and passion for work.

Also, one of the children of the awardee, Mrs Sola Adeyinka, described her mother as very tenacious who believes in perfection and will not accept excuse for failure.

Speaking after receiving the award, Rev’d Adeyemo appreciated the management and staff of the TNNTV Channels for honouring her with the award, saying it will spur her and her team to do more for improved health of the people of the state.

While appreciating God and the state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, for appointing her GM of the Authority, Rev’d Adeyemo said the award came as a surprise to her. She dedicated the award to the entire staff of the Authority. 

She added that her commitment to the cleanliness of the state is total, just as she solicited the cooperation and support of all residents to achieve the desired result.

The Governing Council of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Nigeria, has, at its 77th Regular Meeting, appointed Dr. (Mrs.) Doreen Yemisi Olorunfemi, as the 4th substantive Librarian of the Institution.

Dr. Olorunfemi, whose appointment takes effect from November 1, 2021, takes over from Mr. Tunde Ademodi who has been in acting capacity since April 21, 2021.

According to a statement released by the Principal Assistant Registrar,Radio AAUA 90.3 FM /Information, Protocol and Public Relations of the university, Victor  Akinpelumi, Dr. Olorunfemi’s appointment followed the recommendation of the Joint Council/Senate Selection Board.

Olorunfemi obtained Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Ed.) in Christian Studies from University of Ilorin, in 1999; Master in Library and Information Science (M.LS.) from the University of Ibadan, in 2004; and earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Library and Information Science from University of Zululand, South Africa, in 2014.

Before joining the services of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, in 2007 as a Librarian 1, Dr. Olorunfemi had worked as an Assistant Library Officer at the Federal High Court Library, Lagos (1984); Assistant Chief Library Officer, Federal High Court Library, Ilorin (2004); and  Chief Library Officer at the Federal High Court Library, Ibadan (2007).

She began her academic career in Adekunle Ajasin University Library as a Librarian 1 (2007-2010); Senior Librarian (2010-2015); and Principal Librarian (2015-2018). 

During the aforementioned periods, she was the Head of the following Units in the University Library:  Serials Unit; Law Library Unit; Readers’ Services Unit; and Coordinator of General Studies.

Dr. Olorunfemi, a highly versatile and experienced Library Administrator, was the pioneer University Librarian of Legacy University Gambia, West Africa from March – July, 2018. It was on record that, she also established the Academic Library for University of The Gambia, West Africa. She was the pioneer University Librarian of The Gambia University between September, 2018 and October 2021, the position she held until her present appointment.

She was a beneficiary of the Year 2009 TETFUND Scholarship for Ph.D. in Library and Information Science. She had taught in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko; University of Zululand, Department of Information Studies, South Africa and an adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Science, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State.

Apart from having several publications to her credit, she had attended more than 20 local and international conferences and workshops. 
Olorunfemi is a member of several professional organisations and bodies, including membership of the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria, Second Batch (LRCN No: 905); Nigerian Library Association of Nigeria (NLA); Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities and Member of Law Librarian Association of Nigeria.  

She hails from Ikare, in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State.   Adekunle Ajasin University wishes Dr. (Mrs.) Doreen Yemisi Olorunfemi all the best in her new capacity as the Librarian of the Institution. 

The October edition of the monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise recorded high level of compliance among the residents in Akure, the Ondo state capital.

Several residents were seen cleaning and clearing their surroundings, even as human and vehicular movement was restricted.

However, no fewer than 42 persons were arrested at different locations within Akure metropolis over various environmental offences.

The General Manager, Ondo State Waste Management Authority (ODSWMA, Rev’d Mrs Ayo Adeyemo who led other top officials of the Authority to monitor the exercise confirmed this shortly after the sanitation exercise.

She said those arrested were taken to  court for appropriate punishments  in accordance with the law.

Rev’d Adeyemo particularly condemned the situation at  Adebowale junction, Ondo Road, where some people were engaging in buying and selling while others were doing other things contrary to the spirit of the monthly sanitation exercise.

Also, at Ajipowo community where a particular church was holding service during the sanitation hours, the GM warmed that sanitation hours are not meant for church programme but for cleanliness.

She admonished the residents to always respect the laws, do the right things at the right time and cultivate the habit of environmental cleanliness in the interest of all.

Rev’d Adeyemo also cautioned the people against dumping of waste in unauthorised places and locations, saying offenders would be made to face the full weight of the law.

“Please, let us love our state, let us love ourselves and our environment. If you love yourself and your state, you will do things right and keep your environment clean”, she stressed. 

While commending the residents for their compliance with the sanitation exercise, the GM equally encouraged them to sustain the tempo to ensure safer and healthier environment across the state.

A few days ago, Tiwa Savage the Nigerian pop singer revealed during an interview with American On Air Personality, Angie Martinez of Power 105.1, that she was being blackmailed by an unknown person who threatened to release a sex tape featuring her and her current lover, except she paid a ransom.
The pop singer however said she’d decided not to pay the blackmailer because characteristically, blackmailers always come back and ask for more.
Seeing that Tiwa was not willing to play games, in the wee hours of 19th October, the blackmailer made good the threat and released the tape online which has since gone viral!
I’ve read myriads of comments of how “disappointed” many people are about Tiwa Savage over the tape.
Many blamed her for having intercourse at all! 
Some blamed her for recording herself during the act… 
Others nailed her for not ‘settling’ the blackmailer to keep her from this ‘generational’  ridicule. 
To my amazement, I’m yet to read a comment that castigates the blackmailer!
Well, maybe I’ve not read wide enough…
Tiwa did what many of us do…had sexual intercourse with her partner. Who the partner was, we have no idea as his face was not on the tape
Did he commit any offence known to LAW? The answer is “no”.
Did he commit any offence known to MORALITY? The answer depends on who is making the analysis.
Perhaps, the nagging question is, “why record yourself during sexual intercourse”? 
The obvious answer is “adventure”!
Now, my question to you…
Have you at any time been involved in sexual adventures with your partner? 
I’m asking you that is reading this article!
Then…
Suppose those episodes were captured and released to the public by a mischievous being? 
Did you just say “impossible”?
Ok, several years ago as an adventurous newly wed, I recorded an intimate moment with my wife, just for the fun of it!
Yes! 
You ‘heard’ me right!
So, if my phone had gone missing and a fellow had called for ransome as not to release the tape…and I called off the bluff…and bhooom, my ‘do-the-do’ tape with Àtùpà goes viral!
So, this is how you guys would have castigated me, just because your own private ‘do-the-do’ is not in public glare? 
By the way, what would have been the difference between my tape and that of Tiwa?
Perhaps, the major difference would have been that I was doing it with my wife, while she was doing it with an unknown partner, being unmarried at the moment. 
And if a religious figure is the one doing the analysis, she would be said to have committed fornication, a position that holds no water in the eyes of a non-religious folk.
This was the reason I stated earlier that the answer to the question of whether Tiwa committed any offence known to MORALITY depends on who is making the analysis. 
Just maybe, a lesson that should not be overlooked now, is keeping the cameras off the adventurous space…for thou knowest not where the wind bloweth the images!
However, what is not contentious in this hullabaloo is the LEGALITY thereof.
In the eyes of the law, sharing and posting nude contents is a criminal offence. 
Section 24 of the Cybercrimes Act, 2015 criminalizes leaking and sharing sex tapes.
The right to dignity of human person and privacy that is guaranteed under section 34 and 37 of the Nigerian Constitution has been maliciously violated by whosoever leaked and shared that video.
So, all of you that retweeted that video and took delight in sharing it are as guilty as the one who leaked it originally!
The fellow who called and demanded ransome from Tiwa is guilty of blackmail and should be prosecuted.
The offence of blackmail is created by section 87 of the Crimes Act 1958.  
Section 87(3) provides that a person guilty of blackmail is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to level 4 imprisonment (15 years maximum).
Tiwa should make the phone number of the caller available to law enforcement agents who should track, arrest and prosecute the fellow to serve as a deterrent to others
Suffice to say that the homes and businesses of many folks have been ruined by blackmailers in the past and even now, because our society will always blame the victim while the  blackmailer walks freely, in search of the next victim!
This attitude of ours, perhaps unknown to us, is the incentive that has kept blackmailers in their trade. 
So, when next you see a victim of blackmail, call for the arrest and prosecution of the blackmailer!
Even if we have to scold the victim eventually, let us toe the line of the Yoruba adage which says, “let’s chase away the hawk first, before coming back to scold the chick that strolls unguided in the open field”!

Ondo State former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo, has congratulated  the Ondo state chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Ade Adetimehin on his re-election as the chairman of the party in the state

Oluboyo who described Adetimehin as a great bridge builder who has immensely worked for the development of the party in the state, equally described his re-election as  a well-deserved one. 
In his congratulatory message he personally signed, the former Deputy Governor lauded Adetimehin for his untiring commitment, hardwork and dedication  to the growth of APC in the state.
He also solicited the support and cooperation of all party members for the success of the new executives.

“It is with utmost joy and gratitude to the Almighty Allah that I on behalf of my family and well-wishers felicitate you on you well-deserved re-election as the State Chairman of our great party, All Progressives Congress ( APC),  in Ondo State.
“Your re-election was greeted with spontaneous applause across the state, though unprecedented but largely attests to your untiring commitment, hardwork and dedication  to the growth of our great party coupled with the effective synergy between the  party and the State Government under the able leadership of our dear Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN.
“You are great bridge builder and notable mobiliser, which are attributes of a good and listening leader.
“Let me equally use this opportunity to  felicitate other members of the State Executives who emerged at the well-attended and orderly conducted State Congress, and wish them well as they continue to serve the party and the state in their respective capacities.
“It is my prayer that the Almighty Allah will continue to lead you and the other EXCO members to give the party victory at all elections.
“I solicit the support and cooperation of all party members for the success of the new executives”, the former deputy Governor added.

Giving young people the information to help them make informed political decisions about their own community and the society will empower them take control of their lives. 

This among others were the key messages from Comr. Olanrewaju Akeredolu, the Honourable member representing Owo/Ose Federal constituency at the Niger Delta Youth Parliament.
Akeredolu, a former Director of international relations of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) spoke during a live radio programme aired on Thursday on Orange FM Akure, the Ondo state capital.
The interview centere around the theme ‘Youth in politics, challenges and prospects’ and focus more on opportunities to young people to ‘Engage, Educate and Empower’ 
 “I believe that giving young people the information to help them make informed political decisions about their own community and the society will empower them take control of your lives. 
” Encouraging young people to get involved in politics; to be resilient and resist risky behaviour; and to seek support when needed are the core values of our advocacy as youth leaders”, he added.
Akeredolu further revealed that, “Adopting and developing leadership traits which can be carried into later life will provide high chances of Young people being considered for leadership positions.  
“In essence, the quality of life, education and advocacy that we will experience is largely in our own hands. It’s no surprised then that young people are losing their sense of social value. a huge percentage of our youth are unemployed and many have seen involvement in criminal acts as a survival mechanism. 
“Against this overwhelming tide of barriers, it is not enough for young people to believe in ourselves. Society must believe in us too. We need support – the kind of support that will translate into investment in young people as leaders, those young people will invest in other young people. 
“Society has given up on motivating young people. It has created a generational idea of what young people are like. Politicians then have an excuse to denigrate us”.