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Politics / Trailblazer! Sen. Adeola’s Unprecedented Transformational Projects Wraps LG by OkikiOlajide: 12:49pm
Trailblazer! Sen. Solomon ‘Yayi’ Adeola’s Unprecedented Transformational Projects Wraps Ado-Odo/Ota LG | Lukman Omikunle

Arguably, Ado-Odo/Ota has not experienced significant governance-related infrastructure improvements since the inception of this current republic in 1999—until now

Public service delivery is not as complex as it may seem; it is a natural force driven by a passionate commitment to holistic development. These qualities are clearly embodied by Senator Solomon Adeola, affectionately known as ‘Yayi.’

As the representative for the Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Adeola has undoubtedly made a lasting impression on the constituents he serves in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. His innovative approaches to human and infrastructure development in Ogun State resonate throughout the region and, indeed, across the nation.

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Business / HOUSING: Discover The New Property Hotspots…, Why More Buyers Are Choosing Adron by OkikiOlajide: 12:43pm
HOUSING: Discover the New Property Hotspots…, Why More Buyers are Choosing Adron Homes

The concept of “home” has evolved, particularly in light of recent global events prompting people to reassess their priorities


In recent years, a significant shift in where people choose to call home has been quietly reshaping the property market. From bustling cities to serene suburban towns, the narrative of homeownership is being rewritten as more individuals and families seek out new environments that offer a better quality of life, more space, and a stronger sense of community.

At the forefront of this transformation is Adron Homes, a real estate company that has not only recognized these emerging trends but has positioned itself as the premier choice for discerning buyers.

The idea of “home” has evolved, especially in the wake of global events that have made people reevaluate their priorities. The shift toward remote work, the desire for more personal space, and a renewed focus on wellness have led to a surge in demand for properties in areas that were once considered off the beaten path. Suburban towns, smaller cities, and even rural locales are experiencing a renaissance, with people flocking to these areas for a variety of reasons:

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Business / Engineers Hail Dangote Petroleum Refinery As Company Prepares For PMS Rollout by OkikiOlajide: 12:19pm
It’s awesome and mind-blowing…!, Engineers hail Dangote Petroleum Refinery as company prepares for PMS rollout
…Dangote also commended for hiring, nurturing Nigerian Engineers

The body of engineers also commended the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote for hiring and nurturing highly-skilled Nigerian engineers

The League of Engineering Bodies in Nigeria have hailed the huge scale of engineering structures at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals and Dangote Fertiliser Plant at Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, describing the superstructure at the complex as awesome and mind-blowing; even as the company prepares for the rollout of its premium motor spirit (PMS) product, also known as petrol.

The League, comprising the National Society of Engineers (NSE), Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), Association of Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN), and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), toured the complex at the weekend, where they were received by the Vice President, Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumar Edwin.

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Politics / Council Election: Massive Transformative Development Plans Set For Ado-odo/ota by OkikiOlajide: 9:59pm On Aug 24
Council Election: Massive transformative development plans set for Ado-Odo/Ota LG – Segun Ojolowo-Ojuko highlights key agenda

As part of his transformative agenda, Ojolowo-Ojuko pledged that critical link roads across all 16 wards would receive focused attention, with plans for both new constructions and rehabilitation.

Honourable Segun Ojolowo-Ojuko, a key stakeholder of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Ogun State, has announced his candidacy for the chairmanship election in 2024 under the APC banner. His primary objective is to elevate the local government into one of the leading councils in the nation through significant advancements in human and infrastructural development.

In a statement released on Friday, Ojolowo-Ojuko outlined a strategic blueprint designed to guide a comprehensive development agenda for the local government. This plan aims to bridge historical gaps in both human and infrastructure development that have affected the council.

Having served as the Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Housing Development, Ojolowo-Ojuko emphasized that transforming the Ado-Odo/Ota area, the Ogun State’s industrial hub, necessitates well-crafted strategic plans that must be effectively implemented. His decision to run for chairmanship stems from a genuine desire to serve the community selflessly and witness the Council’s evolution into a model modern city.

Moreover, he highlighted that his vision aligns with the development initiatives introduced by Governor Abiodun, which have reached various parts of the state. He asserted that the governor’s vision for grassroots development would be further enhanced through multiple projects.

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Politics / “the Cost Of Vendetta Politics…,” Ogun State Pays The Price by OkikiOlajide: 10:10am On Aug 20
“The Cost of Vendetta Politics…,” Ogun State Pays the Price

When Senator Ibikunle Amosun assumed office as governor in 2011, he had the opportunity to complete these crucial projects and continue the trajectory of growth for the state. Instead, Amosun chose to abandon most of these initiatives, driven not by a strategic vision for the state but by a vendetta against his predecessor


Governance thrives when it is treated as a continuous process, where each administration builds upon the groundwork laid by its predecessors. Unfortunately, in Ogun State, this principle has been repeatedly undermined by a cycle of vendetta and victimization, where successive leaders choose to dismantle rather than develop the initiatives they inherit.

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Business / Credit Direct Announces Outstanding H1 2024 Financial Performance by OkikiOlajide: 9:47pm On Aug 07
Credit Direct Announces Outstanding H1 2024 Financial Performance and Key Achievements


Credit Direct Finance Company Limited (Credit Direct), the consumer finance arm of FCMB Group Plc and one of Nigeria’s leading digital-first non-bank financial services providers has recently received an upgrade to its credit rating from Agusto & Co. to BBB+.

According to Agusto & Co., “The upgrade reflects Credit Direct’s dominant position in the industry and its good and consistent profitability, which compares better than most peers in the consumer lending segment.”

Chukwuma Nwanze, Managing Director/CEO of Credit Direct, commented on the upgrade of the Company’s credit rating by Agusto & Co, saying,” We are honoured and proud to announce that Agusto & Co. has upgraded Credit Direct’s rating to BBB+, a remarkable achievement considering the high inflationary and turbulent macroeconomic environment we are navigating.

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Music/Radio / Amititi Day 2024: Radio Lagos Remains Committed To Spreading Joy And Entertainme by OkikiOlajide: 11:11pm On Jul 25
Amititi Day 2024: Radio Lagos remains committed to spreading joy and entertainment – GM

…Priotises dissemination of relaible information

“As a foremost grassroots station, Radio Lagos has established itself as a champion of social responsibility and a driving force in the entertainment industry”

The General Manager, Radio Lagos/Eko FM, Mr Olajide Lawal has stated that its flagship Station, Radio Lagos remains committed to spreading joy and entertainment to the grassroots through its annual Amititi Day celebration which comes up on Sunday, 28th July, 2024.

Lawal, who made this known in his Alausa office, explained that the Amitit Day celebration is a spectacular musical concert which boasts of a wide array of the biggest stars in the traditional musical genre.

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Business / GTCO Kicks Off Annual Autism Programme Next Tuesday In Ghana by OkikiOlajide: 8:53am On Jul 20
GTCO Kicks Off Annual Autism Programme Next Tuesday In Ghana

GTCO Autism programme is a flagship project under the Orange Ribbon initiative of the company which has established itself as a beacon of hope and reference point for autism advocacy and intervention in Africa


Guaranty Trust Holding PLC (GTCO) has announced that the 14th edition of its annual Autism Programme in Ghana will begin with a workshop on Tuesday, July 23, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. According to the financial service institution, the Nigerian version of the conference begins today at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

The programme with the theme, ‘A Spectrum of Possibilities’ according to Charles Eremi, the Group Corporate Communications Manager of GTCO is aimed at promoting inclusivity, self-advocacy, and empowerment for persons with autism.

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Politics / Senate Conducts Public Hearing On Sen. Gbenga Daniel’s College Of Aviation by OkikiOlajide: 9:05pm On Jul 16
Senate Conducts Public Hearing On Sen. Gbenga Daniel’s College of Aviation Technology Bill

At the hearing, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who Senator Gbenga Daniel represented, highlighted the difficult nature of the establishment bill while promising that the Senate would do a meticulous job to ensure it scales through


The Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFUND has conducted a public hearing on a bill seeking establishing a Federal College of Aviation Technology in Ilara Remo, Ogun State.

The Bill, sponsored by His Excellency, Senator, Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, came up for a public hearing, alongside four other bills after it passed a second reading at the Senate.

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Politics / LG Autonomy: Senator Daniel Commends President Tinubu, Supreme Court by OkikiOlajide: 10:33pm On Jul 11
LG Autonomy: Senator Daniel Commends President Tinubu, Supreme Court On Landmark Judgment

President Tinubu and the Supreme Court have restored sanity to the Nigerian political space. This will allow the masses to benefit from democracy.


With the landmark Supreme Court judgment granting full financial autonomy to local government administration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated uncommon courage and leadership. This exemplifies a commitment to returning Nigeria to a trajectory of growth and development.

This was the view of the former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District Otunba Engr Gbenga Daniel in a statement signed and made available to newsheadline247 on Thursday, 11 July 2024, by the OGD Media Team.

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Politics / Alleged $4.5billion Fraud: How Emefiele Moved Funds From CBN Into Wife’s Account by OkikiOlajide: 12:47am On Jul 11
Alleged $4.5billion Fraud: How Emefiele Moved Funds From CBN Into Wife’s Account, Witness Reveals

Emefiele is on trial for alleged abuse of office and $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud during his term as CBN Governor


Mr Godwin and Mrs Margaret Emefiele
Mrs. Ifeoma Ogbonnaya, Business Relationship Manager at Zenith Bank plc, testified in the Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos, on Tuesday, revealing how Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), utilised his companies to secure various contracts from the apex bank.

Ogbonnaya told an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday how Emefiele used the bank to move multimillion naira to his wife.

Emefiele is standing trial over abuse of office and alleged $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud while in office.

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Properties / Adron Homes Reels Out VIDCO Plot Series, Affordable And Flexible Land Purchase by OkikiOlajide: 9:57am On Jul 08
Adron Homes Reels Out VIDCO Plot Series, Affordable and Flexible Land Purchase Solutions for Various Income Categories

Adron Homes, a leading real estate company committed to making homeownership accessible to everyone, is proud to announce the launch of the VIDCO Plot series.

This new offering provides affordable land purchase options with long-term payment plans designed to accommodate various income categories with a payment plan of 10,000 monthly which can be spread over 100 months.

The VIDCO Plot is strategically priced to make land ownership a viable option for individuals across all income levels.

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Business / NCAA Suspends Ten Private Jet Operators by OkikiOlajide: 6:00pm On Jul 05
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS, CARGO or MAIL for HIRE or REWARD (commercial operation or charter services).

As a result of flagrant disregard of this rule, the NCAA had earlier directed all holders of PNCF to undergo re-evaluation which should have been concluded by the 19th of April 2024.

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Properties / Breaking: Government Commences Demolition Of Buildings In Oju-ore by OkikiOlajide: 10:32pm On Jul 04
Breaking: Government Commences Demolition of Buildings in Oju-Ore As 64km Ota-Idiroko Road Construction Begins

The Federal Government has started demolishing buildings to make way for the construction of the 64-kilometre Ota-Idiroko road.

Newsheadline247 understands that notice of the demolition was given to the occupants about a month ago.

The demolotion of buildings along the stretch ECOWAS road started today, 4th July, 2024.

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Politics / Sen. Daniel’s College Of Aviation Technology Bill Scheduled For Public Hearing by OkikiOlajide: 10:54am On Jul 04
Sen. Gbenga Daniel’s Federal College of Aviation Technology Bill Scheduled for Public Hearing 11th July
All stakeholders and members of the general public are invited to attend this important event


A public hearing has been scheduled for the proposed bill regarding establishing the Federal College of Aviation Technology in Ilara Remo, Ogun State.

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https://newsheadline247.com/sen-gbenga-daniels-federal-college-of-aviation-technology-bill-scheduled-for-public-hearing-11th-july/
Culture / Olota Of Otta Advocates Cultural Preservation During European Tour, Visits Niger by OkikiOlajide: 6:24pm On Jun 26
Olota of Otta Advocates Cultural Preservation During European Tour, Visits Nigerian Embassy in Rome

Olota stressed the importance of maintaining strong connections with one’s heritage and encouraged his people to stay connected to their homeland

In continuation of the ongoing Europe Tour, His Majesty, Olota of the Paramount and Ancient Otta land, Awori Kingdom, Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode) was warmly received at the Nigerian Embassy in Rome, Italy by a dedicated team led by Her Excellency, Amb. Gwendy Omijeh, the Charge d’Affairs, along with key officials including M.M. Lawal, H. Kwache-Adams, G. W. Gabkwet, A.O. Ahanonu, M.N. Tony-Bisong, and N.J. Ribi.

Welcoming His Majesty, Mrs Omijeh commended Kabiyesi Olota for the diplomatic visit, and for the efforts in promoting culture and traditions.

She described the tour as “thoughtful”, as it will further integrate subjects living in Rome with their homeland.


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Business / Dangote Refinery Contains Minor Fire At Its Effluent Treatment Plant by OkikiOlajide: 4:15pm On Jun 26
Dangote Refinery contains minor fire at its Effluent Treatment Plant

Dangote Refinery, earlier today swiftly contained a minor fire incident at the effluent treatment plant (ETP) of the establishment.

This was announced in an official statement made available to newsheadline247.

According to the statement, no injuries or harm were reported among the staff, as the refinery is said to be operating at full capacity.


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Politics / ‘encourage Your Children To Join Security Agencies’ – Sen. Gbenga Daniel Appeals by OkikiOlajide: 7:41pm On Jun 25
‘Encourage your children to join security agencies’ – Sen. Gbenga Daniel appeals to Yoruba parents

In a recent dialogue with the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Ogun State chapter, the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, appealed to Yoruba parents to reconsider enrolling their children in the nation’s security forces.

Addressing journalists, Senator Daniel emphasized the need for collective efforts to rectify past mistakes and bolster national security.

“There’s no American citizen who has not gone through compulsory military training, and this is also true in Britain,” said Senator Daniel.

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Business / Fraud: Union Bank Two Former Staff Arrested Over Alleged Theft Of Dead Customer’ by OkikiOlajide: 8:29pm On Jun 22
Several withdrawals were allegedly made by the suspects through their accomplice. The suspects will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested two former staff of Union Bank in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, over the alleged theft of N4,199,500 belonging to a deceased customer of the bank.

EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said the suspects, Idah Ogoh and Agbo Okwute were arrested on Friday in Makurdi.

Oyewale said their arrest followed a petition against them by the bank on fraudulent debits on the account of a deceased customer, Emmanuel Azer Agenna.

According to him, their dealings were uncovered when the family of the deceased approached the bank for the balance on the account of the deceased for probate processing.

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Nairaland / General / GTCO Rated Nigeria’s Strongest Brand And Best Banking Brand In Nigeria by OkikiOlajide: 8:09pm On Jun 22
GTCO Rated Nigeria’s Strongest Brand and Best Banking Brand in Nigeria

Guaranty Trust Bank is listed in The Banker’s Top 1000 Banks in the World and Top 100 Banks in Africa rankings.

Lagos, Nigeria – June 21, 2024– Africa’s leading financial services institution, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”), has added to its impressive haul of accolades as it was recently named Nigeria’s strongest brand and Best Banking Brand in Nigeria by Brand Finance and Global Brands Magazine, respectively.

These awards not only reaffirm GTCO’s position as a leading financial services group but also spotlights the Group’s enduring reputation as a customer-focused brand.

Over the years, GTCO has demonstrated remarkable commitment to shaping the future of financial services in Africa and is renowned for its innovative approach to customer service and stakeholder engagement.

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Nairaland / General / How Akintoye battled Unfair Justice By Georgia State Court For 9years by OkikiOlajide: 5:59pm On Jun 22
[Details] How Akintoye Joseph ‘Nigerian’ sentenced to 20 years prison time in U.S battled unfair justice by Georgia State Court for 9 years

+Got paroled after 9 years

+ May face troves of trouble in Nigeria if he returns

After 9 years, 3 months and 3days pursuit of justice unfairly decided by a Cobb county court in Marietta Georgia, southern part in the United States of America with sketchy history of steep criminal justice.

In the event that Joseph returned to Nigeria he is more than likely to face troves of trouble with these group militating for vengeance prone more by the country’s present political and economic hardship could provoke slight issue into blood bath[b][/b]

Akintoye Joseph referred as the “Nigerian” was convicted in 2015 by a jury of JO whites and 2 blacks eventually got a break after a surmountable battle for freedom.

Akintoye was sentenced to a 20 years prison term at the age of 34 in 2015 now 43. He is said to have been charged and convicted for racketeering known as RJCO. A highly dreaded criminal charge known to be brought on Mob boss with gang ties and circle of criminal enterprise, oddly, Joseph was the only one charged and convicted for the crime said to be conspiratory in nature.

Joseph lived in Jacksonville, Florida. But the prosecution was in Cobb County in State of Georgia.

The Cobb County prosecutor, Jason Marbutt, could not hide his contempt for Joseph and his National origin, visible on the discretionary flaws at full display. He was said to have played the role of the detective, the lead investigator while functioning as the prosecuting Attorney at same time. He made a defamatory statement through press in metaphoric terms depicting Joseph in predatory form as the tip of the ice berg whose crime is greater than murder.

Joseph’s Charges and sentence ordinarily would draw curiosity to the rationale and a conscious mind. In close view of the allegation he was charged with. The dissonance of the charges in contrast to the crime incidents reports were totally at odds in all fairness, Court records from judge’s ruling has it that his none compliance with a plea offer which would have further incriminated him and subjected him to gave up the available constitutional right to challenges the charges said to be inconsistent with the said crime reports did earn him backlash with the court.

Joseph’s supposed ex-girl friend, a white American lady at the time known as Elizabeth Crawford whom is said to have been the principal actress caught but pointed to be under Joseph’s directive. Strangely, her name was redacted off records for unknown reasons, a reasons that remains in part the bane of suspicion for double standard. Americans criminal justice system is inherently decried to need reformed on, which continue to take tolls mostly on people of colors, the blacks and brown communities.

The said Ex is said to have also been caught and investigated to be involved in a larger conspiracy of crimes spree other than what she was said to have done with Joseph, with unspecified groups said to be at large but was never charged with the crime, this further echo our suspicion of protectionist stance emblematic on privilege over race.


On the other hand the prosecuting Attorneys maneuver was manifest at scheme of lumping Joseph along the said group at large, just on grounds of their ethnic similarity, despite available testimonies from the prosecutor’s own witness that there are no connection with the group at large with Joseph as further recounted by Elizabeth herself. Yet, the prosecutor would not stop at re-creating a connection which is by design in order to craft charges.

When holes became visible on the prosecutors case of over reach, he delved furthermore by shifting the post. He packaged Elizabeth as the unwilling novice at the beck and call of Joseph’s directive same notion was also cited by the judges to the press.

The picture painted by the prosecutor who made the case all about Joseph and his Nationality wielded his discretionary authorities to shifted accusation of these unidentified groups to Joseph’s bidding, this outcome is reported to have degenerated into further rancor beyond the prosecution which is said to have mingled Joseph to these unspecified groups part a case which escalated and lead to the death of his uncle in 2017 with impending threats to other member of his families as a direct result of the discretionary flaws and ambitious motive by a prosecuting attorney.

So much for a prosecutor who decidedly strung together series of criminal reports from various agencies committed by different people at different time at different places with no ties and links for sake of constructing and aggravating Charges, curiously, it said that the Georgia criminal system allows for prosecuting Attorney the discretion and unchecked liberty of exacerbating; reports to craft charges which obviously interprets the RICO charge

The original incident police reports, Joseph was said to have been a party to with the white American ex is said to be totally different from what was charged and declared on the indictment. The inconsistency between the charges and allegation cast doubt on the entire proceeding which begs a question on the RICO charge. Can one conspire by himself? According to a credible source closed to the Cobb County judicial circuit and another source presence at the court had it that Joseph’s role was fabricated on a completely lumped-up pretext and involvement were practically profiled with allegation prevalent of his Nigerian origin largely bordered on ethnic prejudice and judged on assumptions of criminal tendencies his country Nigerians are decried for, namely; money laundry and internet scams which was contrary to the police report submitted.

Furthermore, the precipitous prison sentence is said to be a vindictive measure for his unwilling to concede to a plea bargain common in the U.S criminal justice system which accounts for the larger conviction rate scored by prosecutors with threat of trial penalty which in turns result to the accused taking plea regardless of your Innocent. Joseph’s Prosecution and the court controlled ruling was reported of heavy handed, the jury instruction according to trial transcript and source present in the court was more like urging conviction to the juror by every means, a visible malicious approached. This perfunctory lawyer whose presence made no difference was concerned with a plea in-spite of obvious railroading, out of incompetency, bad to sublet a help of another Attorney for trial, The damaging effect from his ineffective outcome reflected through the entire proceeding and sentence.

The said deal itself apparently manifests the disproportional treatment evident all along. The Court document revealed the “prosecuted immune” white Ex was offered a 5years probation and a first time offender bonus. Nothing close to such plea was available or befit-able to the “NIGERIAN” as Joseph was, fondly referred.

However, according to the Trial transcript and witness revealed 7 and 5 years prison term was tendered as a plea to Joseph which entails him waiving his alleged right they said their constitution afforded him.

There are indeed many reasons why imperial studies and research would claims that legislative history reveal that racial and ethnic stereotype was a factor in enactment of the RJCO statue. (Cited by the Michigan law school journal Race & Law) The empirical studies shows that illegitimate use of race and ethnicity as proxy to construct charges and prosecute minority related crimes and labeling Innocent racial minorities without gang-ties – Given the hash consequence of RICO conviction.

A press released by a Cobb County media house known as Marietta journal about 9 years ago after conviction, characterized Joseph according to the prosecutors and Court narrative as a villainous king pin of a criminal enterprise. All narratives appeared one sided, none contained in the press released were of his defense, or any source relating to Josephs side. This is the same source available on mainstream media and major search engine of Joseph’s trial and characterization.

Joseph’s present situation can be said to be precarious, last known source have it that he had been transferred to the U.S immigration detention facility ,his fate remains embedded with tension of what the future may hold, source close to the family back in Nigeria and in the U.S has it Josephs life would be at great peril and thus another collateral sentence on its own rife among forced overseas returnee, aside the labeling as criminal deportee and life stigma that becomes a life time burden and scare of the ones with no societal influence .

Joseph’s families back in Nigeria could not be reach for details, but source has it that they have been experiencing constant attacks from several groups and factions. Among those factions are former business allies he help mobilized shipment of used automobile vehicles and parts importation business which went belly up as a result of his confinement in the United States.

This unfortunate realities opened up another can of worms that has ensued his families in battle of all sorts with these different factions with claims of loses to Joe’s sudden disappearance from the public as a result of his confinement. There have been reports of constant harassment, unrecorded rurest and demands for bribes and every form of extortion by men alleging to working on directives of different figures, but source has it that the families are sometimes moved from one state to another with warrants for detaining and questioning which seems at odds and have a back handed scheme of oppression involved. Source also have it that the groups are seeking any known assets of Joseph’s for confiscation in replacement for their lost investment .

Some of these said group comprises of highly influential people among is active service men with the Nigerian customs exercise, the police and a son of a well known politician, who alleged to have engaged the services of local vigilante groups on number of occasion to terrorize Joseph’s family on the quest in recovering what they claimed to have invested in the vehicle shipment said to have been lost on transit.

Mr. Akintoye who lost his father of 74 years old in December 2022, while incarcerated but to unrelated cause of death is said to also have received some of those threat at his retirement home before his demise. Hospital records have it that cause of death was cancer of the throat.

Similar incident was also recalled in the early days of Josephs confinement, His uncle of 67 years old was abducted and lost his life from sustained injuries from another group said to have unspecified dealings with Joseph’s case in the United States. Local police report was contrary to the families testimonies; incident was reported as isolated kidnapping case that took the life of the victim for inability to come up with the ransom. But genuine source close to the families in Nigeria and the U.S has it that it was a case of vengeance targeted at Josephs from the syndicates that was identified in his indictment which were said to have an ongoing dealings with the white American lady who volunteered the information and had put those group on government and Interpol wanted list as a government witness

In the event that Joseph returned to Nigeria he is more than likely to face troves of trouble with these group militating for vengeance prone more by the country’s present political and economic hardship could provoke slight issue into blood bath, absent miracle with the aid and protection of a redemptive force or government interest could be tale of another collateral damage.[color=#990000][/color]

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Fashion / Free Face Mask – Everywoman Back With Amazing Discounts [photos] by OkikiOlajide: 12:25pm On May 13, 2020
Exquisite place of trendy clothing, everywoman is back with the best of collections for every elegant and classy woman.

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Business / Zenith Bank Donates State Of The Art Office Building To Immigration Service by OkikiOlajide: 12:19pm On Jun 27, 2019
Africa leading financial institution, Zenith Bank, in its contribution to the development of the country and service to humanity has yet again executed an endearing Corporate Social Responsibility project.

The bank on Monday, June 24 donated a state of the art office building to the Ikoyi passport office of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Lagos state.
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Business / [PHOTOS] UBA Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Hosts Glamorous CEO Awards by OkikiOlajide: 1:15pm On Apr 29, 2019
Foremost Pan African bank, United Bank for Africa, UBA marked its 70th anniversary last Saturday. The event, which also featured the annual CEO awards, was held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Politics / Agbaje Remains PDP Governorship Candidate In Lagos — Campaign Organization by OkikiOlajide: 4:23pm On Mar 06, 2019
The campaign organisation of the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje has stated that there is no truth in the alleged endorsement of Babatunde Gbadamosi of the ADP by the CUPP for the Governorship Election of Lagos State.

The organisation revealed that the ADP Candidate had made several overtures to the PDP and Mr Agbaje seeking to be adopted as consensus candidate instead of Jimi Agbaje.

In a statement signed by Mr. Benson Babajide for Jimi Agbaje Support Group, the organisation said that “having failed in his desperate bid, he began to spew falsehood on different platforms.

“The voting public is hereby notified that the purported news is false, untrue, misleading, mischievous and a figment of the imagination of those sponsoring it.”

Babajide added in the statement, which was made available to journalists on Wednesday, that whilst Gbadamosi and his team were seeking partnerships in a bid to take advantage of the presence of the PDP network in Lagos and make use of our party agents, the PDP candidate forged ahead with his campaign across the length and breadth of the state selling his vision of FREEDOM.


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Politics / 2019 Polls: OPC Leader, Osibote Oodua Assures Igbos Of Safety In South West by OkikiOlajide: 2:03pm On Mar 06, 2019
President of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) Worldwide (the OPC faction of late Dr. Fedrick Faseun), Prince Osibote Oodua, has assured all Igbos living in the South West of safety before, during and after the forthcoming general elections slated for Saturday, 9th March.
This was in reaction to insinuations in some quarters that South Easterners would be attacked in South West over political differences.
Prince Osibote, who met with Igbo stakeholders at Century Hotel, on Ago Palace Way, Okota, Isolo, Lagos on Tuesday urged them to disregard any threat to their safety and security in the South West.
Oodua told the Igbo leaders that there was no way the Yoruba could attack them due to the relationship that exists between the two ethnic groups.

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Politics / Ogun 2019: Salako-oyedele Assures Women Maternal Health Care by OkikiOlajide: 10:03am On Mar 04, 2019
Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state has said provision of adequate maternal health care and key empowerment programs for the women in the state remain significant in the plans of the party’s governorship candidate, Dapo Abiodun.

Salako-Oyedele revealed this on Sunday at a town hall meeting held at Otta, the state’s commercial nerve.
Large numbers of the state’s APC chiefs including the governorship candidate, Dapo Abiodun, re-elected Federal House of Representatives member, hon. Jimoh Ojugbele, serving state house of assembly member, Hon. Nurudeen Aina Akinpelu, Senator Akin Odunsi, Hon Tunji Akinosi among others graced the event put in place for APC candidates to interact with the electorate.

The over 1500 seating capacity Otta, Ijamido Town Hall was filled to the brim as party loyalists and supporters impressively acknowledged the deputy governorship candidate’s speech.

Salaoko-Oyedele in her speech described women as vital agents for development adding that they “play catalytic role towards achievement of transformational economic, environmental and social changes required for development.”

She said, for women’s immeasurable contributions to livelihoods and overall well-being, the Dapo Abiodun’s administration, if voted in, will ‘initiate women empowerment programs according to the identified needs of different groups.’

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Politics / Re: Lagos2019: Sanwoolu Handlers Picks Fashola’s Picture To Boost Campaign by OkikiOlajide: 10:19pm On Mar 02, 2019
OkikiOlajide:
Following what was widely termed as below average on the performance of the Lagos state All Progressives Congress (APC) in the presidential and national assembly election, the party has taken a rare direction as the campaign team for the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu Campaign Organization (BOSCO) adopted the image of former Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola to boost its campaigns.

newsheadline247 understands the Sanwoolu campaign team may have lost its confidence following the performance of the party in the presidential and national assembly elections held last Saturday where opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) coasted to victory in APC strongholds.
Anxiety mounts in the party after Sanwoolu who defeated Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in the gubernatorial primary of the party by over 920,000 against all odds lost his polling unit to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the presidential election.

Also, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Fashola lost their respective strongholds to the opposition in the election.

The poetic justice was that APC managed to poll 580,000 which is just 9 percent of the 6,500,000 registered voters in Lagos: many political analysts have been asking where are the 3,000,000 touted party members in Lagos State? Where are the 920,000 party members who voted Sanwoolu in the party’s primary?

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Politics / Lagos2019: Sanwoolu Handlers Picks Fashola’s Picture To Boost Campaign by OkikiOlajide: 10:18pm On Mar 02, 2019
Following what was widely termed as below average on the performance of the Lagos state All Progressives Congress (APC) in the presidential and national assembly election, the party has taken a rare direction as the campaign team for the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu Campaign Organization (BOSCO) adopted the image of former Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola to boost its campaigns.

newsheadline247 understands the Sanwoolu campaign team may have lost its confidence following the performance of the party in the presidential and national assembly elections held last Saturday where opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) coasted to victory in APC strongholds.
Anxiety mounts in the party after Sanwoolu who defeated Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in the gubernatorial primary of the party by over 920,000 against all odds lost his polling unit to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the presidential election.

Also, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Fashola lost their respective strongholds to the opposition in the election.

The poetic justice was that APC managed to poll 580,000 which is just 9 percent of the 6,500,000 registered voters in Lagos: many political analysts have been asking where are the 3,000,000 touted party members in Lagos State? Where are the 920,000 party members who voted Sanwoolu in the party’s primary?

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Politics / We Have Task Of Bringing Hope To Hopeless Situations Across The State – Salako by OkikiOlajide: 9:36pm On Mar 02, 2019
Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, running mate to the Ogun State All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured their government would bring hope to the hopeless situation across the state.

She said the ordinary people of Ogun State in the rural areas need to be shown there are some people at the helms of the affairs of government adding that it is their basic rights to feel more impact of the governments.
Salako-Oyedele, in an interview with The Nation newspaper, expressed concerns on the state of infrastructure and basic amenities in the state.

“Infrastructure is in dire state and the people lack basic amenities in most parts of the state. Health, education, roads, name it, are all in need of attention. Campaigning round the state was an eye opener and one is able to understand why our people are eager for a better government. I am saddened by what I have seen and challenged by the tasks ahead. We have a lot to do,” she said.

Salako-Oyedele, an engineer with about thirty years foreign and local experiences in the private sector, however, told the newspaper they are prepared for the task ahead.
She said, “We have a task of bringing hope to these seemingly hopeless situations across the state. The people received us well. They told us their needs. They pleaded that we must come to their aid. They want a new direction that will give them hope and they are trusting us to bring about this new direction. They are ready and eager to vote for us on March 9th. We also must be prepared to meet their expectations.

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Politics / Lagos Guber Election: Agbaje Vows PDP Will Resist Any Violence by OkikiOlajide: 2:25pm On Mar 02, 2019
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, has challenged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to be prepared for resistance if the ruling party unleashes violence in the March 9 governorship election.

In a series of videos posted on his verified Twitter account on Friday, Agbaje condemned the violence reported at several polling units across the state during the presidential and National Assembly elections last Saturday.
Agbaje, after he had visited some areas affected by voter suppression and violence, said that it was understandable why some Lagosians were disappointed, angry or afraid.

The PDP candidate, however, stated that when good people did nothing, evil prevailed.

He said, “Undoubtedly, what played out last weekend was a clear violation of the social contract between government and its citizens. Every Nigerian has a fundamental right to life, civil liberties and right to vote among other things.

“So, when you have a situation where thousands of people are put in harm’s way just because they choose to exercise this right while the government turns a blind eye, it has broken that contract.”

https://www.newsheadline247.com/2019/03/02/lagos-guber-election-agbaje-vows-pdp-will-resist-any-violence-voter-suppression-by-apc/

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