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Oyo Kingmakers Who Collected Bribe May Be Prosecuted -Makinde

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has threatened to prosecute and punish all Chiefs or Kingmakers within the Oyomesi or others, who might have collected bribe or gratification in the selection process that culminated into the emergence Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. This followed reports that cash was allegedly offered to some chiefs by a contender for the Alaafin stool. Makinde issued the warning on Monday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to Oba Owoade.  Owoade succeeded late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades. At the brief ceremony, Governor Makinde emphasised transparency and accountability in the selection process of the new monarch The governor described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to upholding the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, noting that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and...
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UNIOSUN Suspends Policy Banning Students From Cooking

 

The management of Osun State University (Uniosun) has suspended policy banning students from cooking in its hostels for the new in-take.

The vice-chancellor of the institution, Professor Clement Adebooye made it known while addressing 6,000 new students during their matriculation programme held on campus.

It would be recalled that Uniosun had banned cooking by students in its hostel within school campus.

Adebooye said: “Students can now cook in school hostels to make life to be easy for you, the new in-take. Be careful while cooking and ensure you follow safety protocols.”

He charged the newly admitted student to explore extracurricular activities within the school and also warned against truancy.

He added: “We uphold the values of integrity, discipline, and moral uprightness. Social vices such as examination malpractice, cultism, indecent dressing, drug abuse, sexual harassment, and truancy are vehemently condemned.”

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