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  • 2 in court for allegedly stealing woman’s N700,000

    2 in court for allegedly stealing woman’s N700,000

    Stealing

    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

    Ibadan, June 20, 2024 (NAN) Two men, Okiki Olaniyan, 18, and Hamzat Sodiq, 20, on Thursday, appeared before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan charged with stealing N700,000.

    The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are standing trial on charges of conspiracy and stealing, to which they pleaded not guilty.

    The prosecutor, Mr Philip Amusan told the court that Olaniyan and Sodiq allegedly committed the offences on June 7, at Ogunpa market area, Ibadan.

    Amusan said that the duo allegedly stole  N700,000 belonging to one Mrs Esther Ayeni.

    He said that the offences contravened Sections 516 and 390 (9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

    The President of the court, Mrs Sukurat Yusuf granted the defendants bail in the sum of N500, 000 each and two sureties each in like sum.

    She adjourned the case until July 22 for hearing. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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    Edited by Benson Iziama/Bayo Sekoni

  • Sickle Cell: Prevention remains most effective management – Physician

    Sickle Cell

    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

    Ibadan, June 19, 2024 (NAN) Dr Folajimi Senjobi, a Family Physician at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, says prevention remains the most effective form of sickle cell disease management.

    Senjobi, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ibadan, as the world marks Sickle Cell Day.

    The family physician said that the general advocacy for prevention of the disease was for people with genotype AS, AC, SC, or SS to get married to and or procreate with partners with genotype AA.

    “If the problem is taken care of at the primary levels, then, fewer incidences of sickle cell diseases will occur.

    “We need to pay attention to the following: regulation compliance with care, risk management for the disease, health crises management in our facilities.

    “Prevention remains the most effective form of the disease management.
    Know your genotype and that of your partner before you agree to get married,” Senjobi said.

    He noted that sickle cell disease continue to be a ‘Big Bull’ yet often overlooked by global health concern.

    Senjobi said that the disease was affecting millions of people worldwide, especially in the malaria endemic regions of the world.

    According to him, the day is observed annually to raise awareness about this condition to mitigate against it.

    Senjobi explained that Sickle cell disease is a genetically acquired blood disorder caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin `A’ gene, leading to the production of abnormal blood hemoglobin ‘S’.

    This, he added, resulted in rigidity of the red blood cells that could obstruct blood flow.

    “Symptoms include severe pain episodes (sickle cell crises), low blood levels, fatigue, swelling in the hands and feet, frequent and recurring infections, delayed wound healing and delayed growth in children.

    “Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and preventing complications, including pain relief medications, blood transfusions, and hydroxyurea to reduce crises.

    “In severe cases, a bone marrow transplant may offer a cure,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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    Edited by Dorcas Jonah/ Isaac Ukpoju

  • Man, 21, bags 2 weeks imprisonment for attempt to steal

    Sentence
    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
    Ibadan, June 19, 2024 (NAN) An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday sentenced a 21-year-old man, Rildwan Afolabi, to two weeks imprisonment for an attempt to steal.
    Afolabi, whose address was not provided, was charged with an attempt to steal, to which he pleaded guilty on Wednesday.
    The Magistrate, Mrs Kausarat Ayofe, sentenced Afolabi to two weeks imprisonment at Agodi correctional facility, Ibadan, without an option of fine.
    Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp Toyin Ibrahim, told the court that Afolabi committed the offence on June 8, at about 11.25 a.m. at Ologunero area of Ibadan.
    Ibrahim said that the convict attempted to commit felony
    to wit: stealing at the aforementioned area.
    He said that the offence contravened Section 509 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    CC/GOM/WAS
    Edited by Gregg Mmaduakolam and ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • 2 in court over alleged land grabbing

    Arraignment
    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
    Ibadan, June 19, 2024 (NAN) Two men, Idowu Oluokun, 49 and Kamorudeen Oladele, 66, were on Wednesday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, over an alleged land grabbing.
    The duo, whose addresses were not provided, were charged with conspiracy, land grabbing, obtaining money under false pretence and conduct likely to cause breach of peace.
    They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
    The Prosecutor, ASP Foluke Adedosu, told the court that the defendants committed the offences sometime in August 2023 at Challenge area of Ibadan.
    Adedosu said that the defendants obtained the sum of N4 million from one Babatunde Abiodun under the pretence of selling one plot of land to him.
    She said that after collecting the money from the complainant, the defendants failed to give him the plot of land, as it belonged to one Adeyanju Demola.
    The prosecutor said that the defendants conducted themselves in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by pretending to sell the land legally and encroaching on the said land.
    She said that the offences contravened Sections 516, 419 and 249(D) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo, 2000.
    The Magistrate, Mrs M. Olagbenro, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N800,000 each, with two sureties each in like sum.
    Olagbenro adjourned the case till July 22 for hearing. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    CC/DCO/WAS
    Edited by Deborah Coker and ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • Man, 26, docked for allegedly stealing N2.9m

     

    Stealing

    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

    Ibadan, June 19, 2024 (NAN) The Police on Wednesday, arraigned a 26-year-old man, Abiodun Ayodeji, in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing the sum of N2,957,950 belonging to a lady.

    Ayodeji, whose address was not provided, was charged with conspiracy and stealing.

    He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    The Prosecutor, Insp Toyin Ibrahim, told the court that Ayodeji allegedly committed the offence sometimes in December, 2023, at Alabi shopping complex, Molete, Ibadan.

    He alleged that the defendant allegedly stole the sum of N2,957,950, belonging to one Mrs Seun Arowobusoye, without her consent.

    He said that the offence contravened Sections 516 and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo, 2000.

    The Magistrate, Mrs Kausarat Ayofe, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000 with two reliable sureties in like sum.

    She adjourned the case until Aug. 6, for hearing. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Deborah Coker / Isaac Ukpoju

     

  • Oyo govt. issues health alert over suspected cholera cases

    Alert

    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

    Ibadan, June 15, 2024 (NAN) The Oyo State Government on Saturday in Ibadan called for more vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to prevent a potential cholera outbreak in the state.

    The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, made the call during her visit to a private hospital in Ibadan where two persons with suspected cholera cases were receiving treatment.

    She pointed out that cholera is a bacterial infection spread by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by the faeces of an infected person.

    Ajetunmobi remarked that cholera is highly infectious and can cause severe diarrhoea with severe dehydration, adding that it may be associated with nausea, profuse vomiting and fever.

    “The two suspected cases in Ibadan, which have been tracked down to a private facility, are male workers at a construction site at Lekki Peninsula in Lagos State.”

    She however assured that there was no cause for alarm as the Ministry and other partners were on top of the situation.

    Ajetunmobi disclosed that the state government’s response efforts, through the Ministry, were aimed at ensuring the state does not record casualties from the cholera outbreak in Lagos State.

    “The response efforts include: promotional jingles in English and Yoruba, running in different media houses; an immediate inauguration of the Cholera Technical Working Group; putting active isolation management centres in place; and sensitisation of the gatekeepers and other well-established community structures,” she said.

    The Commissioner therefore appealed to all to be safety-conscious and always drink water only from clean sources, and practise good personal hand hygiene by frequently washing hands with soap and water.

    She warned that anyone with the listed symptoms should not indulge in self-medication but present themselves at the nearest healthcare facility immediately.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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    (Edited by Olawale Alabi)

  • Court remands 5 over alleged armed robbery

    Remand
    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
    Ibadan, June 14, 2024 (NAN) An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Friday remanded five persons in a correctional facility in Ibadan over alleged armed robbery.
    The defendants are: Abeeb Salami, 24; Toheeb Lamidi, 26; Kayode Faleye, 32; Abass Adeniji, 29 and Ridwan Oladoyinbo, 26.
    The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are being tried for conspiracy and armed robbery.
    The Magistrate, Mrs M. Olagbenro, did not, however, take the plea of the defendants for want of jurisdiction.
    She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice and adjourned the case till July 30 for mention.
    Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp Elisha Tellang, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on April 10 at about 1a.m. at Adegbayi area of Ibadan.
    Tellang said that the defendants robbed many residents of the aforementioned area while armed with guns, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons.
    He said that they robbed the residents of their valuables including: phones, laptops, power banks, cables, electrical gadgets and cash worth millions of naira.
    According to him, the offences contravene Sections 6(B) and 1(2) of the Robbery and Firearms Laws of Nigeria, 2004. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    CC/KOO/WAS
    Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa and ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • 30-year-old docked for allegedly stealing 37 litres of diesel

    30-year-old docked for allegedly stealing 37 litres of diesel

    Diesel

    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

    Ibadan, June 14, 2024(NAN) A 30-year-old man, Oluwaseyi Adesanmi, was on Friday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing 37 litres of diesel worth N46,250.

    Adesanmi, whose address was not provided, was charged with theft to which he pleaded not guilty.

    The Prosecutor, Insp Elisha Tellang told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on June 10, at about 12.10 a.m, at Nisalee Truck park company, Oluyole, Ibadan.

    Tellang alleged that the defendant stole the diesel belonging to Mr Abel Olalekan without his consent.

    He said the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

    The Magistrate, Mrs M. Olagbenro granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50, 000 with one reliable surety in like sum.

    She adjourned the case until July 30, for hearing.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

    CC/JPE

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    Edited by Joseph Edeh

     

  • Man, 53, arraigned for allegedly stealing goods worth N34, 175

    Man, 53, arraigned for allegedly stealing goods worth N34, 175

    Theft
    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
    Ibadan, June 14, 2024(NAN) A 53-year-old man, Bayo Adeyemi, on Friday appeared before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing goods worth N34, 175 from Foodco supermarket.

    Adeyemi, of no fixed address, was charged with stealing.

    The prosecutor, Mr Philip Amusan told the court that the defendant committed the offence on June 10, at Foodco supermarket, Ring Road, Ibadan.

    He alleged that the defendant stole items which include; spaghetti, vegetable oil, peak milk and eye glass, with total cost of N34, 175.

    Amusan said the defendant picked the items at the supermarket and went away without paying for them.

    He said the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

    The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    The President of the Court, Mrs Sukurat Yusuf granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50,000 and one surety in like sum.

    She thereafter adjourned the case until July 17 for hearing. (NAN) (www.nannnews.ng)

    CC/IKU
    Edited by Tayo Ikujuni

  • Man, 32, docked for allegedly falsely parading himself as lawyer