Adejumo Lateef, a member of the Yoruba Nation agitators, has died while in custody, as confirmed by officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service during a court session at the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday. Lateef, who was the 18th defendant in a case brought by the Oyo State Government, passed away before the group’s arraignment.

The remaining 27 defendants were arraigned before Justice K. B. Olawoyin at Court 3 of the Oyo State High Court. The defendants, operating under the Yoruba Nation movement, are accused of invading the Oyo State Government Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, on April 13, 2024, where they declared the formation of a sovereign Yoruba Nation.

The suspects face a five-count charge, including conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms, unlawful assembly, treasonable felony, and treason. These offences are punishable under Section 37(2) of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000. The prosecution is being led by the Director of Public Prosecutions, S. O. Adeoye.

During the proceedings, the court was informed that the majority of the defendants lacked legal representation. Although some defendants were represented—Adebola Ogungbe for the 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 12th defendants, and Toluwase Ogundeji for the 15th defendant—others were without lawyers. However, two lawyers, Yomi Ogunlola and S. A. Sanmi, volunteered to represent the remaining unrepresented defendants.

Three of the defendants—6th, 23rd, and 24th—requested more time to contact their families in order to arrange for legal representation.

As a result, Justice Olawoyin adjourned the case to the 6th, 8th, and 13th of November 2024 for arraignment and hearing, allowing time for the defendants to secure legal counsel.

The incident has sparked discussions about the treatment of detainees and the handling of the Yoruba Nation movement, a group advocating for the secession of the southwestern region of Nigeria.

A 30year Old Man Ani Chisom Bright has ended it all due to frustration following his Masters refusal to settle him after serving him for 7 solid Years in Lagos.

Explaining his decision to end it all, late Ani in a Su!c!de note said his Boss Mr Innocent Ulasi of Otolo Cars Lagos refused to settle him after 7years of Hard Labour Service.

“And For My Oga Innocent Ulasi(Otolo Cars) We will meet each other soon, but before we do that, you will hear from me soon, you made me go through a lot after serving you for 7years with hard labour with you “he stated in the Su!c!de note titled God is the Greatest. He thereafter took a p0!s0nous substance & d!ed. – Promise Uzoma Okoro

The Kremlin was quick to release a statement denying that Vladimir Putin is facing health issues after he mentioned being regularly examined by a doctor.

The 72-year-old Russian president was speaking on television alongside Health Minister Mikhail Murashko in a discussion urging Russians to get vaccinated against the flu.

“The doctors at the Central Clinical Hospital, where I undergo regular check-ups, also recommend getting vaccinated with a domestically produced vaccine,” the head of state said.

This statement quickly sparked a wave of speculation about the Russian leader’s health.

However, the national news agency TASS insisted that Vladimir Putin was not ill, stating that the visit was merely a routine check-up. “He was referring to regular medical examinations,” added Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s health has been the subject of much speculation, with rumors that he may be suffering from cancer or Parkinson’s disease.