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21 Year-Old Woman Defies Odds, Narrates Inspiring Journey As A Truck Driver

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Ms Omolade Ademola, a 21-year-old female truck driver hailing from Ogbomosho, Oyo State, recently shared her remarkable experience as she recounted her longest journey during her three-year tenure in the truck driving industry.

 

She proudly revealed that her most extensive trip spanned from Ogun State to Gombe State.

 

Following her successful completion of the Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE), the determined young woman, Ms Omolade Ademola, pursued her interest in truck driving. She acquired her skills in the Ajah-Eleko region of Lagos State.

 

Ademola disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Vanguard while revealing that driving had been her lifelong passion.

 

Displaying her proficiency and determination, Ms Ademola proudly shared that she has already embarked on several noteworthy journeys since beginning her truck driving career.

 

Among her notable trips, she has driven to the capital cities of Akure, Ilorin, and Osogbo, which belong to Ondo, Kwara, and Osun states, respectively.

 

“I started driving three years back. I love driving, so it is what I love to do. My name is Omolade. I’m a female truck driver. I started driving a truck three years back. I learnt how to drive a truck along the Ajah area to the Eleko axis to Ijebu-Ode, in Ogun State. I grew up in Ogun state.

 

“I usually go to Akure, Ilorin and Osogbo. I’ve gone to Gombe State and this was the longest journey I’ve covered. It was not my truck, but I drove another truck down there, though I wasn’t the only one. All I have trained about is the length of the truck. Right from the beginning, my focus is truck. It is what I wish to do that is why I’m not scared. I love driving very well.”

 

Ms Ademola reiterated the depth of her passion for driving, emphasizing that it is not merely a profession but a genuine calling. Despite initially facing opposition from her parents when she expressed her desire to pursue a career as a truck driver, she remained undeterred and resolute in her decision. Undeterred by societal expectations and norms, Ms Ademola wholeheartedly embraced her chosen path.

 

She disclosed that she made the bold decision to discontinue her education after completing SS3, and it was during this period that she confided in her friend about her aspiration to learn truck driving.

 

Astonishingly, her enthusiasm has had a ripple effect, as her friends have now developed an interest in acquiring driving skills themselves.

 

She said “Initially, my parents were scared, but when they observed it was what I wanted to do and that it was my passion, they asked me to go ahead. I resisted their discouragement, and they allowed me eventually. My friends thought I was joking or that I was driving for fun, they didn’t know I was serious about it.

 

“Most of my friends that initially tried to talk me out of it are now coming to say I should teach them how to drive,” she said.

 

Ms Omolade Ademola candidly discussed the challenges she faces as a truck driver, considering them as ordinary occurrences that come with the territory.

 

She mentioned that some of these challenges are common and part of her daily work routine. For instance, she highlighted situations such as encountering traffic on the road, which can pose an inconvenience when she needs to use the restroom.

 

“There are many challenges just like when there is traffic on the road, and I want to pee. There are a lot of people that would be looking at me as to who is this young girl jumping out of a truck. Another challenge is having a flat tyre or when my truck breaks down. But, I don’t see them as challenges, I see them as part of my daily work,” Ademola added

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‘I Dress To Inspire Young People’ – Pastor Adegboyega Defends Lavish Lifestyle

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Embattled Nigerian pastor and founder of SPAC Nation, Tobi Adegboyega, has defended his opulent lifestyle, claiming it serves to inspire young people rather than flaunt wealth.

This statement comes amid a UK Immigration Upper Tribunal ruling ordering his deportation over visa violations.

Adegboyega, 44, faced accusations of overstaying his visitor visa, which expired after he arrived in the UK in 2005.

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He had applied to remain in the country on human rights grounds. The tribunal, however, ruled against him, citing his failure to regularize his status.

The pastor’s luxurious lifestyle, including designer clothing and expensive cars, was a focal point of the case.

Addressing the tribunal, Adegboyega stated that his lifestyle is fully funded by his wife, Mary Olubukola Alade, who earns £100,000 annually at AON.

He said, “I live with my partner, Mary Olubukola Alade, who earns £100,000 per year working for AON. I spend my time working for the church, for which I am unpaid. I am entirely supported by Mary. I have a first-class law degree from Nigeria, but I have ‘sacrificed’ my legal career to help those who cannot help themselves.”

Defending his appearance, Adegboyega emphasized the importance of projecting success to his young congregation.

The court noted, “For instance, people have pointed to the fact that he wears designer clothing and drives expensive cars. He was adamant that all of his personal possessions had been paid for by Mary.

“He believes it is important for him to dress the way that he does because he needs to inspire these young people – they need to understand that there are legitimate ways of making money, for instance through entrepreneurship.”

Despite the ruling, Adegboyega dismissed the deportation concerns as insignificant.

“I’m right here at home, no cause for alarm. Naturally, I will dismiss things that have to do with retrogression; every Nigerian should be proud of me. Living in the UK, a city that is well known for pulling people down, I have survived all sorts, so the matter that they are propagating is the smallest matter,” he said.

He further expressed confidence in his resilience. “No panic, I love London city, it is my city, and nobody can do anything. Of all the people of colour you know here – pastors and leaders – I have survived everything. I’m here, I am at home, nobody should panic for me.

“I succeeded well in this country despite all challenges, and I’m in the league of people you look up to. I have survived that well; nothing has changed, nothing will change,” he added.

 

 

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Afe Babalola Breaks Silence On Farotimi’s Arrest

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Amid the growing controversy surrounding the detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Aare Afe Babalola has publicly addressed the defamation allegations leveled against Farotimi.

The legal action stems from claims made in Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, which Babalola asserts contains false and defamatory statements about him and his law firm, Afe Babalola & Co.

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In a petition dated November 19 and submitted to the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Adeniran Akinwale, Babalola accused Farotimi of making “criminally defamatory” statements about him, his law firm, and two senior lawyers at his firm, Olu Daramola SAN and Ola Faro.

The defamatory remarks are tied to the Supreme Court case Major Muritala Gbadamosi Eletu & Ors v. H.R.H. Oba Tijani Akinloye & Ors.

Babalola revealed that the allegations came to light when one of his lawyers purchased Farotimi’s book while traveling through Murtala Muhammed Airport.

After reading the book, the lawyer immediately brought its contents to Babalola’s attention.

Other members of his firm reportedly did the same, prompting the senior lawyer to take legal action.

In his petition, Babalola pointed to specific passages in Farotimi’s book that accused him of corruption and unethical conduct. The petition reads:

“I write to report the criminal defamation of myself, my law firm Afe Babalola & Co., and my lawyers, Olu Daramola SAN and Ola Faro, by one Dele Farotimi in his book titled ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’, published by Dele Farotimi Publishers, in respect of Suit No. SC/146/2005: Major Muritala Gbadamosi Eletu & Ors v. H.R.H. Oba Tijani Akinloye & Ors.

“Sometime on 2/11/2024, one of our lawyers, while traveling through Murtala Muhammed Airport, bought a book by Dele Farotimi titled ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’. He read the book and immediately brought it to my attention. Many of my lawyers also bought the book and read it.”

“The defamatory statements are as follows:

  • That Aare Afe Babalola corrupted the Supreme Court to procure a fraudulent judgment in the service of his client.
  • That Aare Afe Babalola, Olu Daramola, Olu Faro, and the law offices of Afe Babalola & Co. (Emmanuel Chambers) compromised the Supreme Court and the remaining semblance of integrity it might have had, when they went back to the Supreme Court and got the Court to swim in the sewer of corruption and shameful self-abnegation.”

Babalola strongly denies the allegations, claiming that they are false and damaging to both his personal reputation and the integrity of the Nigerian judiciary.

 

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Dele Farotimi’s Book Becomes Amazon Bestseller Amid Defamation Saga

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Nigerian author and activist Dele Farotimi’s book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, has surged to bestseller status on Amazon amid a legal battle with prominent lawyer and businessman, Afe Babalola.

The controversy surrounding the book has captivated public attention, driving both online and offline demand.

The book, which critiques systemic corruption in Nigeria’s judiciary and highlights alleged misconduct by key legal figures, saw modest sales following its release in July 2024.

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However, Farotimi’s arrest on Tuesday, following a petition filed by the 93-year-old Babalola, triggered a wave of public curiosity.

By Thursday evening, it had climbed to the top of Amazon’s bestseller rankings, according to checks by Vanguard. Bookstores across Nigeria also reported a significant uptick in demand.

Biztellers reports that Farotimi was detained in Lagos by armed police officers and transported to Ado Ekiti, about 300 kilometers northeast of the city, where Babalola is based.

The senior lawyer alleged that the book accused him of compromising Nigeria’s judiciary—a claim that has sparked heated debates about freedom of speech and accountability in the legal profession.

On Wednesday, Farotimi was arraigned in an Ekiti court, where the judge ordered his remand pending a bail hearing scheduled for December 10.

Farotimi’s legal team has vowed to contest the charges, framing the case as an attack on intellectual freedom.

 

 

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