Photo: Amosun visits Old Woman who delivers baby @ 67

Senator Ibikunle Amosun, today in Abeokuta, visited 67 years old Mrs. Ajibola Olutayo Otubose, wife of 72 year old Prof. Oluwatowoloju Otubose, who gave birth to a baby boy, after 40 years of expecting a child.

Amosun Describes Alake as Worthy Royal Father at 75

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, as a worthy royal father, as he marks his 75th birthday today.

In a statement, signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Otunba Adedayo Adeneye, Amosun hailed the selfless sacrifice of the monarch in the interest of the growth of the state and development of his subjects.

"On behalf of the government and good people of Ogun State, I rejoice with you on your 75th birthday. No doubt, your life is worth celebrating, with thanksgiving to God.

"Your story has been that of a fulfilled life, particularly with your successful 13-year reign, as the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland.

You have ensured the continued peace and tranquillity in your domain as well as supported our administration's Mission to Rebuild the state, which has resulted in an enviable transformation.

"Also, your contributions to the significant cordial relationship among traditional rulers in the state, is commendable and worthy of emulation", he added.

The governor wished the Alake continued prosperous reign and prayed that God grant him long life.

Security officials uncover another kidnap den in Ojokoro axis of Lagos.

An underground den for alleged ritualists have been discovered by residents of obadeyi under Ojokoro LCDA along the Lagos Abeokuta expressway.

Some road side sweepers who alerted resident in the early hours of today said a woman and her child were dragged into the hole as she cried for help.


Following residents Intervention, one AbdulRaheem was  brought out of the canal that links Agbado Oke Odo area still on the expressway.

Efforts by security operates to arrest the alleged ritualist proved abortive as aggrieved youths and touts lynched him and set him ablaze as he insisted he can not confess but preferred to be killed.

The Lagos state fire service truck assisted in saving his life as they put out the fire from the man that was set a blazed.
While two other alleged ritualists were caught at different end of the canals around Obadeyi end and Ijaiye.

They confessed to the fact that there is a ritualist den under the road that has been in operation for over four years.
The suspects are presently at Ojokoro police station.

RadioOne reporter, Ruth Sheidu Akinwunmi-King, was there live and sent in the story and pictures.


Compiled by Ruth.

In addition to this, the burnt suspect according to report was prodded to reveal the secret about the den but was said to have said that he would prefer to die rather than make any revelation about it.

Heavy gridlock has since build up in the axis and movement has since been greatly hampered.