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Human Rights Activists hail partners, celebrate victory over rape case
Human Rights Activists hail partners, celebrate victory over rape case
By Ifeoma Ikem
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Some Groups of human rights activist in Lagos are celebrating the sentencing to life imprisonment of Dr Femi Frank Olaleye, the founder of the Optimal Cancer Foundation for the defilement of his wife’s niece.
Olaleye was sentenced in a judgment that was delivered by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja.
Addressing pressmen, Barrister Adesina Ogunlana ,at his office Winners Don’t Quit Chambers, Lagos said ” we are celebrating our collective victory with the win of the sentencing of life imprisonment of Olaleye, a notorious unrepentant pedophile and a liar in the words of the court.
“This verdict is a significant win for justice, we are advocating for the need to bring such cases to limelight and ensure that perpetrators face the consequences of their actions.
“We all started this journey together with our relentless calls and subsequent protests asking the Lagos State government to arrest and prosecute Dr. Femi Olaleye for the defilement of his wife’s niece after one year that a complaint was filed against him.
“Our joy knew no bounds when he was subsequently arrested and arraigned on two counts of sexual assault and defilement of his wife’s niece.
“Exactly a year after arraignment, Justice Rahmon Oshodi of the Lagos High Court gave an erudite judgement that left no one in doubt that there is a difference between judgement and Justice because this poor indigent survivor who is the daughter of nobody without paying a penny to anyone and without having connections got JUSTICE!!!!
“This is not Uhuru yet because the war against sexual and gender based violence is still raging”.
He revealed the troubling trend that in some cases like that, some legal practitioners may attempt to persuade victims, families to accept financial settlements and let the case be swept itself under the carpet.
He also added that another issue that delays justice is the issue of the absence of witnesses which leads to abandonment of the pursuit of justice.
“Such leaves victims and their families torn between seeking justice and financial relief, despite the irreversible psychological trauma inflicted to the victim.
Barr.Taiwo-Ndidi Ojo, expressed her concerns about the rules and regulations that backed up some professional bodies who carry out operations without being duly registered, that’s why Olaleye, who was not a member of the medical association was allowed to practice.
She acknowledged that the victory is not just for the survivor but for all those who have fallen victim to Olaleye’s abuses.
“This landmark conviction sends a powerful message that justice can prevail, even against influential individuals.
“We are committed to supporting victims and their families, encouraging them to stand up for justice and not be silenced by societal stigmatization.
Anthonia Ojenegbon of Tonia Bruised But Not Broken’ commended the family of the victim for rejecting 2.5million naira to change their statement which his agent had deposited four hundred thousand naira as part payment.
“What everyone is celebrating today could not have been possible after many attempt to destroy all the evidence against the perpetrator but we appreciate God almighty that saw us through.
In resounding notes, the activists declare, “Your Day of Reckoning is Coming for the evil ones.”
This verdict underscores the importance of addressing the root causes of such issues and ensuring that no one, regardless of their status or connections, can evade justice for their crimes
We appreciate Lagos state government for their support and human rights activists that work tirelessly and stand for justice over the rape case; Radical Movement in the NBA, Tonia Bruised But Not Broken Foundation, Stop The Abuse Foundation ,Mirabel Center ,Cece Yara Foundation , Child Protection Network
Others includes, Be Inspired Women Empowerment Foundation ,Bimbo Odukoya Foundation And Advocate for children and Vulnerable Persons Network ACVPN, Smile and Shine Children Foundation ,Family Wellness Therapy Center, Mom to Mom Foundation, Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV)
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Yeye Funmilayo Omotola Sampson extends warm congratulations to Mrs. Kofoworola Ajayi on her recent appointment as Chairman of Ifako Ijaiye LG APC.
Yeye Funmilayo Omotola Sampson extends warm congratulations to Mrs. Kofoworola Ajayi on her recent appointment as Chairman of Ifako Ijaiye LG APC.
A notable woman leader in Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, Yeye Funmilayo Omotola Sampson, has congratulated the newly appointed Chairperson of APC in Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, Mrs. Kofoworola Ajayi, on her appointment.
Yeye Funmilayo Omotola Sampson underscores her appointment as a testament to her unwavering commitment and various contributions to the party’s progress in the local government area.
Yeye Funmilayo Omotola Sampson observed that Mrs. Kofoworola Ajayi’s proven track record as a grassroots leader and astute politician equips her with what it takes to advance the party’s agenda and achieve success in the 2027 general election.
“I offer you my warmest congratulations in your new office and appeal to all party faithful in Ifako Ijaiye Local Government to rally behind our newly appointed party leader, working together to make her leadership successful.
I would like to seize this opportunity to congratulate our Leader, Mrs. Kofoworola Ajayi, on your appointment, and may Almighty God bless you with divine wisdom and knowledge to propel the APC in Ifako Ijaiye to greater heights”.
Signed:
Yeye Funmilayo Omotola Sampson
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Amazing Grace: Yorùbà Worlds” wins Programmer’s Award for Best Feature Documentary in the United States
Amazing Grace: Yorùbà Worlds” wins Programmer’s Award for Best Feature Documentary in the United States
The U.S. premiere of the documentary film Amazing Grace: YorubaWorlds, featuring Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature, Prof. Wọle Ṣoyinka, and directed by Haitian-American filmmaker Raynald Leconte, won the Programmers Award for Best Feature Documentary at the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles, California.
The sold-out premiere at Culver Theater 3 was attended by director Raynald Leconte and editor Nicolas Sicurella. Prof. Wọle Ṣoyinka and producers Tunde Kelani and Rotimi Alakija were unable to attend. Prominent members of the Yorùbá community present included Ojise Isedale (Olubunmi Olukanni), who served as host and Master of Ceremonies, Fatimoh Mohammed, Wale Jimoh, Mr & Mrs. Ayeloj, and Mr & Mrs Lekan Salam representing Ọmọ Yorùbá of Southern California.
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Speaking after the screening, Òjíṣẹ́ Ìṣẹ̀dálẹ̀ expressed his delight at the film receiving the Programmer’s Award for Best Feature Documentary in the United States, noting that the recognition also honors Prof. Wọle Ṣoyinka, whose U.S. visa was controversially revoked last year by the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria.
In addition to Prof. Wọle Ṣoyinka, the groundbreaking documentary features global cultural icons including Ooni of Ìfẹ́ Ọba Ẹnitan Ojaja II, Gilberto Gil, Carlinhos Brown, Brazil’s Minister of Culture Margareth Menezes, Seun Kuti, Brymo, Falana, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, the Araba of Ife, Molara Wood, Iya Agba Cece of Brazil, and the legendary Fela Kut
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Political Earthquake in Abuja: Gwagwalada Chairman-Elect Defects from PDP to APC Days After Victory
Political Earthquake in Abuja: Gwagwalada Chairman-Elect Defects from PDP to APC Days After Victory
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG
“Mohammed Kasim’s Swift Party Switch After FCT Council Polls Sparks Outrage, Raises Questions About Electoral Mandate and Political Loyalty.”
In a dramatic post-election twist that is reverberating through Nigeria’s capital, Mr. Mohammed Kasim; the newly elected chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and has reportedly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) just days after being declared winner of the February 21 area council elections.
Kasim’s evolution from opposition victor to APC affiliate compounds political tensions in the FCT. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) results had shown him securing the Gwagwalada chairmanship with 22,165 votes, defeating the APC’s Yahaya Shehu’s 17,788 votes in a keenly contested poll.
Yet sources close to political circles in Abuja suggest Kasim’s defection was pre-negotiated with key stakeholders in the corridor of power, triggering controversy within PDP ranks and raising questions over democratic integrity at the grassroots.
Political analysts contend this move reinforces APC’s dominance ahead of the 2027 general elections while highlighting institutional fragilities within the opposition. As Dr. Aisha Bello, a governance expert at the Centre for Democratic Studies, observes, “Defections at the local level underscore the erosion of ideological coherence in Nigerian politics and signal a drift towards patronage-driven alignments rather than programme-based political competition.”
The PDP has reportedly threatened legal action to contest the legitimacy of the defection on grounds that it undermines the electoral will of Gwagwalada constituents, insisting that allegiance shifts so soon after a mandate breach electoral norms. For residents and observers, Kasim’s decision is more than political theatre: it is a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturation and the resilience of opposition structures under pressure.
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