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INEC Mourns Ogun REC Olaniyi Ijalaye, Who Passed Away After Abuja Meeting
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced with great sorrow the passing of Mr Olaniyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ogun State.
In a statement issued by Mr Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of the late REC.
The commission prayed for the repose of his soul and asked for divine comfort for his loved ones during this difficult time. Mr. Ijalaye, originally from Owo in Ondo State, was born in 1958.
He completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from the University of Ife, now known as Obafemi Awolowo University, in 1982. He was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar (BL) in 1983.
Continuing his academic journey, he earned a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) from the same institution in 1995. His contributions to the electoral process and his dedication to his role at INEC will be remembered and deeply missed.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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