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A tragic incident shook the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community when Timothy Adegoke, a postgraduate student, was found dead in November 2021 at the Hilton Honours Hotel in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The hotel's owner, Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, was subsequently arrested and charged with murder. *The Trial* The case drew widespread attention due to its shocking nature and the prominence of the accused. Dr. Adedoyin, a well-known hotelier and founder of Oduduwa University, was facing 18 counts of conspiracy, murder, felony, indecent interference with a corpse, alteration, and cancellation of receipt, and oath-taking to prevent justice. Six of his workers were also charged alongside him. *The Verdict* After a thorough investigation and trial, the Osun State High Court delivered its verdict. Justice Oyebola Ojo, the Chief Judge of Osun State, sentenced Dr. Adedoyin to death by hanging, ruling that the circumstantial evidence presented in court pointed to his guilt. Two of his workers were a...

 The Osun State Government, under Governor Ademola Adeleke's administration, has been actively promoting health awareness and providing free medical screenings to residents. Here are some key initiatives: - *Hypertension Screening*: The state government provided free hypertension screening to over 4,126 residents, including market women, in commemoration of World Hypertension Day. The screening exercise was conducted at Sasa and Oke-Baale markets in Osogbo. - *Project 10 Million*: The Osun State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Governors' Forum and the World Health Organization, launched "Project 10 Million," a national health campaign aimed at screening 10 million Nigerians for hypertension and diabetes. The campaign, which ran from October 28 to November 3, 2024, targeted blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and height measurements. - *Awareness Campaign*: The government has also launched a comprehensive awareness campaign to educate residents on hypert...

 The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) refused to accredit journalists to cover the local government elections, sparking concerns about transparency and access to information. Here's what happened - *OSSIEC's Requirements*: The commission stated that only accredited media organizations and observer teams with official tags and jackets issued by OSIEC would be allowed access to polling stations, wards, local government areas, and the Central Collation Centre. - *Journalists' Concerns*: Despite meeting the requirements, journalists from print and broadcast media under the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) were unable to secure accreditation, raising concerns about the transparency of the election and the ability of the public to receive credible updates on the process. - *Governor's Participation*: Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke participated in the election, casting his vote and describing the process as peaceful. He urged residents to turn out, ...