Senator Balogun Promises Justice For Late Adegoke, Takes Over Education Of 2 Children

Senator Kola Balogun has promised to ensure justice for the family of the late Timothy Oludare Adegoke who was brutally murdered at Ile-Ife, Osun State, early this month.

The senator, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, made the promise when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased in Eruwa in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Monday.

This was as he announced before the family that he would take over the education of the 7-year-old twin-children of the deceased who are currently in Primary Three at the Salem Academy, Abuja.

Timothy, a 37-year-old Executive MBA student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), was reportedly murdered at the Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife where he lodged, preparatory to writing his examination.

Addressing the aged parents of the deceased, his widow, three young children and other family members, Senator Balogun assured that the perpetrators of the dastard killing of the late Timothy Adegoke will not escape from justice.

He said it was quite unfortunate that such a heinous crime could be perpetrated against a hardworking and illustrious young man who was only out to pursue a legitimate means to live a successful life.

Senator Balogun urged the family of the deceased to leave everything to God and declared: "God will judge. God will judge. God will judge. The perpetrators of the murder will not escape from justice."

Speaking earlier, Oriyomi Hamzat, the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, Ibadan, called on Senator Balogun to ensure that the killers did not go unpunished.

He alleged that some surreptitious moves are being made to shield the suspects arrested over the murder from facing the law.

"Distinguished Senator, now that the suspects have been moved very close to you in Abuja, we implore you to help us keep an eye on them. We are no longer closer to them as we were when they were with the Osun State Police Command.

"Sir, the family know and appreciate all that you have been doing since the news of the murder of Timothy Oludare Adegoke broke. We know what you have you been doing to ensure justice for his family.

"But sir, you will have to do more. We all know that the man involved has money. He is very influential and also highly connected. But sir, we implore you to not let them go unpunished.

"What happened is not just about Timothy. His killing is not about him and his family because an injury to one is an injury to one. All those involved in his murder will not go unpunished.

"Timothy is the breadwinner of his immediate family. He was the one responsible for the well-being of his aged parents. He has two younger sisters who are dependent on him. 

"He was the one also responsible for the welfare of his father's elder sister. His young wife is not working. He was the one that was taking care of his in-laws' family," Hamzat said.

Senator Balogun made some cash donation to the widow of Timothy, just as Gbade, the elder brother of the deceased, expressed appreciation to the senator for all his effort to ensure that justice prevails.

In a related development, Senator Kola Balogun paid a condolence visit to the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibarapa Easy Local Government Area, Alhaji Kasali Morakinyo, over the death of one of his children.

Alhaji Morakinyo expressed appreciation to the senator, saying all his efforts to ensure development in ibarapa East, Oyo South Senatorial District and Oyo State in general are not unnoticed.

Makinde, Sunmonu, CCII President, Others Task Journalists On Nation Building As Annual NUJ Week Begins

The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, a former senator representing Oyo central senatorial district, Monsurat Sunmonu, the President, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) and a business mogul, Architect Bamidele Samson on Monday tasked journalists on nation building.

They spoke at the 2021 opening ceremony annual press week of the Oyo state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, held at the Union's Secretariat, Iyaganku, Ibadan.

Speaking at the event, governor Makinde who was awarded the best Media-Friendly Governor in the history of the 45-year-old pacesetter state said he had fulfilled majority of his campaign promises in 2019 election.

Makinde who was represented by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun sought for the support of journalists in the state.

He said; "I promised to reposition LAUTECH, we did it and make it solely owned by Oyo State. Our healthcare facilities were in comatose before we came on board but we have fixed over 100 primary health care centres. Another 100 will be ready before the end of year 2022. We promised free education and quality healthcare services and we have done them. 

"We have also reposition unprecedented number of Infrastructures, including opening up of new roads. Notable amongst these are the Iseyin-Oyo road; Moniya- Ibadan-Iseyin road, and many township roads. 

"By the time we complete the township roads, economy will improve in those towns. When you are reporting please be objective and professional.

 

"Be objective, fair and balance in your reports . We are not saying you should be supporting us but report on issues. We shouldn't report on sentiment. I am very happy, my boss is very happy and we cherish this award. We will continue to do our best in repositioning our state for the better.

A patron of the union in the state and business mogul, Samson urged journalists in the state to continue writing in support of the national development, rather than promoting sectional interests.

He said; "Journalists don't retire. You must wake up to the challenges of the country. We depend on you for betterment of Nigeria as the forth estate of the realm. When Christians are doing event, you are expected to attend.

"When Muslims are holding their events, you are expected to be there. When Sango and Oya worshippers are doing their event you are expected to be there. Correct it when things are not working out. Write good report and publish for national development."

Earlier, the chairman of the State council of the NUJ, Comrade Ademola Babalola commended the supports of members of the union, saying despite the coronavirus pandemic, the Union under him has continued to record tremendous achievements.

He said; "by next year, we are going to be more aggressive on training and retraining of journalists. In the last one year, we are able to achieve what we have not achieved many years ago, I mean the Journalists estate. It is our legacy project and encourage more members and leaders to subscribe for the land."

On her part, the former Senator Sunmonu promised to continue supporting journalists in the state, saying Oyo state will continue to be the pacesetter state in the country.

"Press are the first contact. It is whatever they say that people will be carrying everywhere. I am your friend and I can assure you that we will always be there for you. 

The President general of CCII, Adeaga urged members of the union to support the executive of the union to achieve more of their lofty dreams in line with the aims of the founding fathers of the union.

Peller Celebrates Davido @ 29, Urges Him To Rally Youths On Nation-Building

A member of the House of Representatives from Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Hon. Shina Peller, has challenged the famous Nigerian artiste, David Adedeji Adeleke aka DAVIDO, to leverage on his popularity to influence Nigerian youths to partake in the country's electoral process.

Hon. Peller made this known while congratulating the famous artiste on his 29th birthday via his social media handles.

Hon. Peller, who described Davido as one of the most influential people in Africa, urged him to ride on his influence and acceptability to appeal to the minds of the youths to get involved in nation-building right from their immediate communities.

The post read:

"Birthday shoutout to my brother, King David as I fondly call @davido 

"I celebrate you on the occasion of your birthday. You've grown to be one of the most influential people in Africa. You have proven to the world that leadership is not a matter of age. 

"The mantra “we rise by lifting others” shows how magnanimous you are. I encourage you to continue to do good for humanity. Never stop. 

"Importantly, channel the attention and creativity of this generation to nation-building. Let them understand the essence/significance of partaking in the nation’s electorate process. Only then, can the Nigeria we all yearn for become a reality. 

"May you live long King David and continue to break new grounds. I hope to see you in politics soonest. Happy birthday, King."