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Lagos Begins Trial Of College Of Education Lecturer For Alleged Rape Of Student

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Kolawole Muyiwa, a part-time lecturer of the Department of Primary Education and Early Childhood Development of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Oto-Ijanikin, Lagos, on Monday, appeared before the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, presided over by Justice Ramon Oshodi, on trial for the alleged rape of a student.

The Lagos State Government had on February 6, 2023, arraigned the lecturer over the alleged rape of the victim, to which he pleaded not guilty.

Muyiwa, according to the prosecution counsel, B. T. Boye and I. D Solarin, is facing a count of rape as made against him by the Lagos State Government.

The prosecution counsel disclosed that the incident occurred on October 11, 2021, at the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Oto-Ijanikin, Lagos State, adding that Muyiwa had committed the alleged rape which contravenes Section 260 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

It was also gathered that the victim, 18 years old at the time of the incident, was a full-time student of the Department of Primary Education and allegedly had decided to help Muyiwa record scores in an office when the incident occurred.

During the trial and cross-examination of the defence’s first witness, the defendant, Kolawole Muyiwa, disclosed to the court that he is a married man with children and that he had asked the prosecutrix to be in a relationship with him, to which she allegedly accepted.

“On October 11, 2021, at about 9:30 to 10:00 in the morning, I was coming to the college to record and submit scripts to the School of Part-Time Studies. On getting to the gate, I met Damilola. She greeted me and said she would help me carry my bag, I asked if she could record scores, and she said no problem.

“I went to the office, the place we keep the key and I took the key and opened the office. We both entered the office, and I gave her the scripts to record, which she did. She told me she had a meeting and I told her if they finished the meeting, she could come back and record, which she obliged. Probably, they did not start, so she came back and I gave her (the scripts) to record, and she recorded them. They brought light, she was charging her phone and I asked her for a relationship and she accepted.

“Other students came in on that particular day to submit their projects, which I attended to before I left for my Master’s programme at LASU.”

“On October 13, 2021, the HOD of Guidance and Counselling called me and asked me if I knew this lady. I told her that the lady was my girlfriend. She proceeded to tell me that someone reported that I raped her. I told her that I did not rape the lady and that I had asked her out, and she accepted.”

He further said that he then travelled to Ilesha for burial and on coming back, the HOD of Primary Education called him and told him that the police were looking for him.

“I said on what grounds, and I was told it was about Damilola’s matter, that I raped her. I told him that the HOD of Guidance and Counselling had called my attention to the case, and I had told her everything,” he volunteered.

According to him, “I called my HOD, the HOD of Early Childhood Education. I got in touch with my lawyer, and we went to the station together. I was detained there for five days before they charged the case to court. I was charged with sexual assault.”

“The day I met Damilola was the first time we met, and she was a full-time student of the Department of Primary Education. We both entered the office, and we were alone for about 10 to 20 minutes. When she finished recording, I then spoke to her about a relationship. A friendship kind of relationship. I asked her for a relationship where we could be together, talk, relate with one another, and hear her points of view. So, we could talk whenever she had a problem, not a sexual relationship and she accepted.”

“I am married with children. My expectation for the relationship was to encourage her whenever she had a problem with her academics. I told the HOD of Guidance and Counselling that she was my girlfriend, and I only saw her on October 11, 2021, and October 13, 2021. The day she recorded scores for me and the day I was reported.”

Consequently, Justice Oshodi then adjourned the case to January 13.

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400 Sex Tapes: Equatorial Guinea’s Baltasar Remanded In Prison

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The former Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, has been remanded in Malabo’s Black Beach Prison.

The embattled former anti-graft chief was arrested days ago for allegedly recording over 400 sex tapes involving the wives of prominent figures in the country.

This scandal surfaced during a fraud investigation into the 54-year-old economist, resulting in an impromptu search of his home and office by ANIF officials, who reportedly discovered several CDs that revealed his sexual encounters with different married women.

As the footage leaked online, causing a media uproar, Equatorial Guinea’s President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, dismissed Engonga.

According to Decree No. 118/2024, dated 4th November, the dismissal was due to “irregularities committed in the exercise of his functions, as well as inappropriate family and social conduct for the performance of public duties.”

A viral video surfaced on social media on Friday, showing Engonga handcuffed on both hands and legs during a court appearance.

Confirming the situation, French online blog Afrikmatin reported that Engonga, who was officially removed from his role on November 6, 2024, was subsequently chained and transferred to Malabo Central Prison. He faces charges of corruption and embezzlement.

Additionally, online newspaper UGStandard reported that the sex tapes began circulating on social networks while Engonga was already held at Malabo’s notorious Black Beach Prison on charges of embezzling public funds, as reported by state television, TVGE.

In a fact-checking report published Wednesday, Dubawa verified that Engonga had indeed been taken into custody on corruption charges and is currently being held in Black Beach Prison.

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JAPA: Canada Tightens Visa Rules, Ends Automatic 10-Year Multiple-Entry Visas

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Canada will no longer automatically grant 10-year multiple-entry visas to tourists, according to new guidelines issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

This decision marks a shift from the previous practice where eligible visitors were routinely issued long-term visas, permitting multiple entries over a decade.

Under the revised rules, immigration officers now have discretion to issue visas with shorter durations based on individual assessments.

Instead of a default extended validity period, each application will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Officers can decide whether to grant a single-entry or multiple-entry visa and determine its duration, moving away from the automatic issuance of maximum-validity multiple-entry visas.

“Guidance has been updated to indicate that multiple-entry visas issued to maximum validity are no longer considered to be the standard document. Officers may exercise their judgement in deciding whether to issue a single or multiple-entry visa and in determining the validity period,” said the IRCC.

The IRCC explained that this change is part of a broader strategy aimed at managing temporary immigration levels while addressing ongoing challenges such as housing shortages and rising living costs.

The policy adjustment reflects the Canadian government’s efforts to adapt its immigration approach in response to economic and infrastructure pressures.

Previously, Canada offered two types of tourist visas: multiple-entry and single-entry. Applicants were generally considered for the multiple-entry visa, which allowed them to visit the country multiple times over a period of up to 10 years or until one month before their passport’s expiration date.

Single-entry visas, issued for specific situations like official visits or participation in single events, were less common.

Now, with the updated guidance, maximum-validity multiple-entry visas will no longer be the standard offering.

Immigration officers will exercise their judgement to decide on the appropriate type and duration of the visa, tailoring it to the specific needs and circumstances of the traveller.

The application fee for a Canadian visitor visa remains unchanged at CAD 100 per person, with no difference in cost between single-entry and multiple-entry options.

However, the shift may result in increased application costs for frequent travellers, who might need to apply more often due to shorter-term visas.

This policy change is part of a wider effort to balance immigration levels with Canada’s current infrastructure capabilities.

Other measures announced include a reduction in the target for permanent resident admissions, which will drop from 500,000 in 2025 to 395,000, with further decreases planned for 2026 and 2027.

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MC Oluomo Elected NURTW National President

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Former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Chapter, Mr. Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as “MC Oluomo,” was elected the new National President of the Union on Saturday.

Akinsanya was the sole candidate in the election, which took place at the Union’s Zonal Secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun road.

Delegates from the four Southwest states of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti participated in the election.

The election, held during the Union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference, was monitored and observed by the acting National President of the group, Aliyu Issa-Ore.

Issa-Ore, addressing the gathering, explained that the Union’s Constitution stipulates that the zone permitted to fill the national president’s position would elect its preferred candidate and present them to the national body.

The acting NURTW President, represented by Mrs. Adedamola Salam, Head of Finance at the National Headquarters in Abuja, added, “The Southwest zone has fully complied with the Constitution in electing Oluomo as President.

The delegates also elected Tajudeen Agbede as Vice President, Southwest, while Akeem Adeosun was chosen as Trustee from the Zone.

Shortly after taking the oath of office, Akinsanya, surrounded by associates and family members, called for peace and pledged to work towards unity among members.

He further stated, “I have forgiven everyone who has offended me, and I hope those I have offended will forgive me as well.

“This is our union, and we must be committed to preserving it. We will not allow anyone to destroy our means of livelihood.”

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