Traditional Ruler Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Contempt of Court in Ondo State.
Newspaper Vendors in Osogbo State Lament Decline in Sales Due to Online Media.
Ataoja Palace Buzzing with Excitement as Osun-Osogbo Festival Reaches Grand Finale.
The palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, was electric with anticipation yesterday as a sea of visitors and tourists thronged the premises ahead of the highly-anticipated grand finale of the Osun-Osogbo festival. According to Akahi Update, the festival, which kicked off on July 29, is set to reach its climax today.
The grand finale promises to be a spectacular event, drawing devotees from far and wide, both within Nigeria and internationally. The atmosphere at the palace is palpably charged with excitement as people from all walks of life gather to pay homage to the Osun deity and immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Newspaper Vendors in Osogbo Lament Decline in Sales Due to Online Media
Speaking with Newsmen On Thursday in Osogbo, Osun State Capital, newspaper vendors and sales representatives expressed concerns about the significant decline in sales of hard copies, attributing it to the rise of online media. They emphasized that this trend is severely impacting their livelihood and survival.
Oladayo Salau, a veteran newspaper vendor at Old Garage, Osogbo, with over 15 years of experience, reported a drastic drop in sales. He noted that the only remaining source of patronage comes from individuals placing adverts or announcements, such as change of name notices, who require hard copies for reference purposes.
Salau highlighted the challenge posed by online media, stating that news stories are often available online a day before they are published in print, leading to a significant decrease in demand for physical newspapers. The vendors are struggling to adapt to this new reality, as their traditional business model is increasingly becoming unsustainable.
Traditional Ruler Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Contempt of Court
In a landmark judgment delivered on Monday, the Igbokoda Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State sentenced Francis Ogundeji, the Baale of Ebute Ipare community in Ilaje LGA, to three years in prison for violating a court order. Presiding Judge E.A. Manuwa found Ogundeji guilty of contempt of court for selling a plot of land in the community in November 2022, despite a clear court prohibition.
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Ogundeji, along with co-defendant Ikuejamoye Thomas, a pensioner, was charged with selling the land and backdating the receipt, in defiance of restraining orders from both the magistrate’s court and a high court in Okitipupa LGA. The court’s decision sends a strong message that disobedience of court orders will not be tolerated, and those in positions of authority will be held accountable for their actions.