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Man Kills Property Agent in Lagos
A businessman, Tosin Salako, has crushed a property agent, Akinola Ademola, to death in the Kola area of the Ifako-Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, off the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
PUNCH Metro gathered that tragedy struck when the 45-year-old Salako, who drove a Camry car with number plate MUS 335 FJ, lost control of the vehicle while struggling for space with a Toyota Highlander SUV around 3pm last week Wednesday.
While passersby gathered to mourn the tragic death of Akinola, they condemned Salako’s driving.
It was gathered that Salako had been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.
An eyewitness, Stephen Ubam, said the accident occurred due to excessive speeding, adding that Salako lost control when the car entered into potholes on the road.
The Anambra State indigene said, “I was coming from my house located at No. 3 Adeniyi Street, beside the Zenith Bank, Kola bus stop, Agbado-Ijaiye, Lagos. I crossed to the other side and I saw that the driver (Salako) was on top speed struggling with the driver of the Highlander SUV for the lane.
“The way he was driving showed that he did not know much about the road, because he was just entering the potholes. All of a sudden, he entered one of the potholes, lost control of the car, and crushed the man (Akinola), who was by the roadside.
“The man died instantly. So, we took his damaged phone, removed the SIM card and inserted it into my phone and called his wife. When she got to the scene, she was shocked. While crying, she explained that her husband came to her shop and was on his way to withdraw money from the Zenith Bank when he got knocked down. We were also able to call his brother.”
The deceased’s younger brother, Abiodun, said he rushed to the scene of the accident immediately he was informed, adding that his relatives had instructed him to bring Akinola’s corpse for burial.
He stated, “When the people, who witnessed the accident, called me that my brother had been killed, I quickly rushed down there and seeing his corpse lying on the floor was really painful. It was that white Camry car driver who killed him.
“I have contacted our relatives and we are saddened by the news of his death. We are on our way to bury him today (Tuesday).
When contacted, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, said police personnel, who were mobilised to the scene of the accident after the command received a distress call, arrested Salako and impounded his car.
“When we received the distress call about the accident, we deployed our traffic personnel in the scene of the accident and they cleared the obstruction on the road, arrested the suspect and impounded the vehicle for inspection. The corpse has been evacuated and investigation is ongoing,” Elkana stated.
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Globacom has entered into a strategic partnership with the Osun State Government to roll out 20,000 closed user group (CUG) lines for civil servants, teachers, local government staff and political appointees across the state.
The initiative, branded Imole Connect, is designed to foster seamless communication and collaboration among government workers, thereby improving efficiency and productivity.
Speaking at the official launch in Osogbo on Wednesday, Governor Ademola Adeleke commended Globacom for supporting the state’s digital drive. He described the project as a crucial step towards bridging communication gaps in the public sector.
“With the launch of 20,000 Glo Imole Connect lines today, we are taking a bold step towards improving our public servants’ linkage across the State. These lines, operating under a closed user group (CUG) arrangement, come with significantly reduced call and data rates,” Governor Adeleke noted.
He further explained that, “one of the challenges in public governance has always been the difficulty of seamless communication. Information does not always move quickly or efficiently and this has often led to avoidable delays and disconnections between agencies and officers across different levels. With this new arrangement, I am confident that we will begin to close those gaps and work in closer alignment.”
On his part, Globacom’s National Head, Enterprise Business Group, Mr. Adeniyi Odejobi, assured that the company was committed to enhancing service delivery in Osun State through efficient communication.
“Globacom has transformed from being just a telecommunications company to being a digital solutions provider where we offer enterprise solutions to large organisations, government and public sector organisations to enhance digital economy and enhance the operations of smart cities in some sub nationals,” he explained.
Desirous of promoting the love for sciences and pursuit of careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the Glo Foundation, Globacom’s corporate social responsibility arm, is staking millions of naira to promote STEM among girls across the country.
This is part of its programme for the celebration of this year’s edition of the International Day of the Girl Child.
The Foundation has put in place the ‘Glo Innov8’ National STEM Competition for girls in Senior Secondary Schools across the country. The competition, a STEM-focused challenge, will see the winning schools carting home N5 million in prizes.
A statement from Glo Foundation explained that the ‘Glo Innov8’ National STEM Competition is aimed at enabling girls in secondary schools to “Compete, Innovate and Win” in the competition and also enhance the confidence and knowledge of the girl child.
It also added that the competition “is our modest way at Glo Foundation of celebrating and encouraging the girl child to focus more on the studies of STEM subjects and pursue careers in these areas in future so as to become problem solvers for the country”.
The overall winning school with the best idea walks away with N2,000,000 prize, while the 2 Students who will represent the school will get a laptop each, and the Teacher/Mentor/STEM Coordinator gets a token of N200,000. The students of the schools that come 2nd and 3rd, as well as the Teachers/Mentors/STEM Coordinators will also get consolation prizes.
The registration for the Glo Foundation National Stem Competition tagged “Glo Innov8”, which kicked off on the Monday September 15th, will end on October 5, 2025.
To register for a chance to win, all that schools across Nigeria have to do is visit https://glo-foundation.com/glo-innov8/ and fill the form, to STEM their way to N5,000,000.
Adron Homes and Properties Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation and community development by officially supporting the 2025 Olojo Festival themed “Tourism for Inclusive Growth with Cultural Rebirth.”
In a press conference held at the Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Eniitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, the firm highlighted the festival’s enduring significance as a symbol of Yoruba heritage and a catalyst for economic and social development.
Representing the Chairman/CEO, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Managing Director of Adron Group, Mrs. Adenike Ajobo, described the Olojo Festival as “more than a cultural gathering, a living heritage that connects the Yoruba civilization to the global stage, strengthening local economies, uniting people, and inspiring generational pride.”
She noted that Adron Group’s sponsorship aligns with its mission to build communities that honour tradition while creating sustainable opportunities.
“Tourism and housing share a common purpose which connects people, places, and possibilities. At Adron, we believe that true development must respect heritage while driving progress for future generations. Supporting Olojo Festival reflects our commitment to inclusive growth and cultural rebirth,” she stated.
The Olojo Festival, recognised as one of Africa’s foremost cultural events, continues to attract international attention while reinforcing Ile-Ife’s status as the cradle of Yoruba civilization. With the support of organisations like Adron Group, the festival is expected to further project Nigeria’s culture globally, boost tourism, and inspire unity across communities.
Adron Group extended prayers for the continued reign of His Imperial Majesty, Kabiyesi Ojaja II, and expressed optimism that the 2025 Olojo Festival would be peaceful, impactful, and a beacon of pride for Yorubaland, Osun State, and Nigeria at large.
