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A-400 level Student of University of Lagos, Adeyeye Olorunfemi had been rusticated from the School by the Institution’s Management over his Facebook post where he complained about the decayed infrastructure and failings in the institution necessitated by the management ineptitude.

He however said he did not regret his action and challenged his dismissal in court.

in his words, he said “I cannot regret doing what is right. Some people told me that it is proper to be anonymous when posting such an article. They also urged me to deny the post and say that my account was hacked. I see that as ‘quackery of activism.’ The decay in our society has got to a level that if one is addressing issues, it is also important to face personalities. If I had been anonymous, none of the issues I addressed in the article would be taken seriously. I want them to understand that the rot in the society starts from the education sector.

Read Adeyeye’s controversial Facebook post

THE SENATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS; A CONGLOMERATION OF ACADEMIC IGNORAMI

“The University of Lagos prides itself as a cosmopolitan university and over the years has maintained the status quo of excellence among her peers in Nigeria and the world at large. I promise not to make this BOMB as lengthy and circuitous as my last post on this medium. I will also make it as lucid as possible.

I mentioned in my last article WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THE GREAT NIGERIAN STUDENTS the jejunity of the mission statement of the UNILAG, hardly had I finished the article when the whole statement of mine started receiving fulfillment. One would call me a prophet!.

I now see the reason for the backwardness of my nation, we blame those at the corridor of “power” forgetting those at the corridor of “education;” the corridor of “common sense.” I am a discussant of history and it has made me realise that from time immemorial, whenever there is problem in the society, tertiary institutions are places of solace, they are citadels of solutions. The government would go to schools to consult undergraduates, lecturers; professors as they posed to be the backbone of the society. Now, Nigeria is in shambles; the economy is crumbling, where is Dr. Nduibisi Nwokoma of the Economics department? Buhari is still waiting for your economic model computation and those econometrics rubbish theories you teach your students. Prof. G.L Oyekan!.., there is infrastructural decay! Prof. Idoro Godwin, buildings are collapsing and projects are poorly handled! This is not project planning class where you come to disturb students with your unending battery of questions e.g What is Objective?..answer – Objective is ….Question 2 – What is “is”? What a comedian!

Vice Chancellor sir, you remain a first class Chemical engineering graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife. What has happened to the Great Ife in you? Our power generation is deteriorating and you are alive. The nation’s investment of knowledge on you to make you a scholar is a WASTE. Your first class honours degree is the true definition of a FIASCO.

That’s by the way, the protest that led to Senate’s resolution to dissolve the student union and the forceful blood covenant oath-taking was a peaceful one. One that started on a calm note with the intention to end in a day only if the DSA or VC came to talk to the students during the act. The egocentricity of an African man would not just allow them to come. They are PhD holders. I call them ACADEMIC IGNORAMUSES!

The irresponsibility, insensitivity and irresponsiveness to the welfare of the students of the VC and his misMANAGEMENT have shown that they are all misfits when it comes to parenthood.

They all stood up when the former mistake we had as president tried to rename Unilag to Maulag because the brand UNILAG gives them the pride they need to sleep with any girl-student and admission-seekers effortlessly. These are the goings-on in Unilag, let the world know! The likes of Ogbinaka Karo were ready to tear down the nation if the renaming was not revoked. Now, this is our own issue; welfarism, we can’t find them. Are they telling me that the name issue is greater than welfarism. Is the aesthetics of a building more important than the structural stability? If you don’t know, go ask the MD, Lekki Gardens.

My secondary school teacher once told me that during his days at the University of Ibadan, they protested when the chicken on their breakfast meal was reduced to 1 instead of the usual 2. For Christ’s sake, was it this same Nigeria? We never asked for all these things Bello and his cohorts enjoyed, all we asked for was water/light and all we could get from a sensible Senate is the threat of expulsion. Are there no “common sense” persons in the management anymore? We mourn the late Prof. Ayodele Awojobi freshly.

I promised not to make this too lengthy but I stand in this era for change as I don’t want to be too much of a victim of circumstance because I have never gained anything from this system of education. I learn everything myself, just like most of us. My lecturers are too busy to teach but are very ready to threaten you with failure. Where is Julius Faremi? .

I am ready not as Adekunle Gold but as an active citizen for any step they might want to take against me. E e ba mi ni’be.

I remain Adeyeye Olorunfemi.

#IwontSign.

#RescueULSU.

University of Lagos
April, 2016″

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Cybercrime Unit Recovered N8bn, $115k In 2024, Rated Best In Africa — Nigeria Police

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) reports that its cybercrime unit recovered over “N8 billion” and “$115,000” in 2024.

In a statement on Tuesday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, revealed that the unit’s strategic operations led to the arrest and prosecution of 751 individuals involved in cybercrime.

Adejobi mentioned that the recovered amount had been restituted to the victims of cybercrime, emphasizing that this action reaffirmed the force’s commitment to protecting citizens and ensuring justice for those impacted by fraudulent activities.

He also added that the unit recovered 685 devices related to cybercrimes, including 467 mobile phones, 137 laptops and computers, 46 routers, four servers, one drone, and four “Starlink” devices.

“Additionally, the operations led to the confiscation of 16 houses, 39 plots of land, 14 land documents, and 26 vehicles, further dismantling the infrastructure supporting cybercriminal activities,” he said.

“In recognition of its outstanding performance and dedication, the NPF-NCCC has been awarded the title of the Best Cybercrime Unit in Africa for 2024 by the INTERPOL Cybercrime Directorate based in Singapore, securing the top position among 54 participating African countries.

“These achievements reflect the dedication of the Nigeria Police Force to fighting cybercrime and enhancing the safety of citizens in the digital space.”

Adejobi also mentioned that operatives of the unit apprehended four suspected criminals identified as Douglass Victor, Egbo Martins, Lucky Adesunloye, and Ndifreke Joseph Moody for cyber-related offences.

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Ibadan Stampede: Court To Decide Bail For Ooni’s Ex-Wife, Oriyomi Hamzat January 13

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A high court in Ibadan has fixed Monday, January 13, 2025, to rule on the bail applications filed by Naomi Silekunola, ex-wife of Ooni of Ife, Oriyomi Hamzat, CEO of Agidigbo FM, and Fasasi Abdullahi.

Abdullahi serves as the principal of Islamic High School, the site of the stampede incident in Ibadan.

The trio are standing trial over their alleged roles in a stampede at a funfair in December, which claimed the lives of over 40 people, most of them children.

The defendants were remanded at Agodi correctional centre on December 24 after being charged with conspiracy, negligence causing harm, and failing to provide adequate security and medical facilities.

At the hearing on Tuesday, their legal representatives presented separate arguments for bail.

Silekunola was represented by Musibau Adetunmbi, while Hamzat and Abdullahi were represented by Adekunle Sobaloju.

The prosecution, led by Abiodun Aikomo, Oyo state attorney-general and commissioner for justice, opposed the bail applications.

He asked the court to deny the defendants temporary release.

After hearing the submissions of both defendants and prosecutor, Kamarudeen Olawoyin, the presiding judge, reserved his ruling for January 13.

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NDLEA Arrested Over 18,500 Suspected Drug Traffickers In 2024 — Agency Chairman Marwa

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Buba Marwa, the chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says operatives of the agency arrested over 18,500 suspected drug traffickers and seized 2.6 million kilograms of illicit drugs in 2024.

Marwa spoke in Lagos on Tuesday during the inauguration of the NDLEA central exhibit office.

The US government donated the NDLEA central exhibit office located at the agency’s headquarters annex in Ikoyi.

Marwa said the steady operational successes being recorded by the agency in its drug supply and demand reduction efforts were attributable to the support given to it by the US government and other partners.

“Today, I am particularly pleased to acknowledge one of such gestures, namely the donation of the office for our central exhibit custodians,” he said.

“This donation acknowledges the critical need for efficient and secure handling of evidence, which is essential for the successful prosecution of drug-related cases.

“This contribution will not only strengthen our operational framework but also set a new standard for accountability and transparency in drug law enforcement

“It is an investment in the security and the future of our nations.”

Marwa said in spite of the agency’s improved performance, its personnel recognised that the war against drug trafficking and abuse is far from being over.

“As an organisation, we are committed to surmounting the challenges,” he said.

The NDLEA chairman noted that tremendous successes had been recorded on all fronts against the drug menace despite many challenges.

“So far, the results have been justifying. In 2024, we seized over 2.6 million kilograms of illicit drugs across the country,” he said.

“We arrested more than 18,500 drug trafficking offenders and got over 3,250 convicted, including 10 drug barons, with more than 220 hectares of cannabis farms destroyed.

“While in the same breath, we counselled and rehabilitated over 8,200 drug abusers.

“We organised more than 3,000 sensitisation and advocacy programmes across the country in schools, markets, motor parks, worship centres, workplaces, and communities, among others.”

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