A Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of three key figures in connection with last week’s tragic stampede at Bashorun Islamic High School. The individuals include Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi, the school’s principal; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, the proprietor of Agidigbo FM; and Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ile Ife. Presided over by Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi, the court’s ruling came on Tuesday, following their arraignment by the Oyo State Police Command. The proceedings took place under heightened security, with a crowd of family members and interested parties gathered outside…
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Ademola Adepoju (omooba) The plight of vulnerable individuals often goes unnoticed, but organisations like Folusoomosebi Care Foundation are making a difference in the lives of those in need. Recently, two beneficiaries of the foundation’s generosity shared their stories. A Blind Artisan’s Struggle and Dreams of SightMr Abdullahi Olamide Oladimeji, a 31-year-old visually impaired artisan, recounted his harrowing journey. In March 2018, after completing his studies in Cargo Distribution and Shipping at Ghana Regional Maritime University, he returned to Nigeria to start a career at the Nigerian Ports Authority in Apapa. However, his life took a drastic turn when a seemingly…
Hon. Akin Alabi, the member representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency, has expressed deep sympathy over the devastating fire outbreak that occurred on Monday at the Bovas petrol station in Olukunle, Olodo, Ibadan. In a statement issued by his media aide, Hameed Mustapha Ramadan, Hon. Alabi described the incident as tragic and unfortunate, while commending the prompt efforts of emergency responders in containing the situation. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic fire outbreak at the Bovas petrol station in Olodo, which has left destruction and hardship in its wake,” the statement read. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims…
On December 20, 2024, at approximately 0720 hours, a kind-hearted individual brought an 8-year-old boy, Master Divine Chisimdi Onyejiaka, a pupil of St. Raphael Nursery/ Primary School Okpoko in Ogbaru LGA to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra State Command Headquarters in Awka. The child is about 3 feet tall, fair in complexion with no tribal mark. Master Onyejiaka, a resident of Okpoko was found wandering in Awka without any specified destination. Preliminary investigations have revealed that Master Divine Chisimdi Onyejiaka allegedly ran away from home after being disciplined by his mother, Mrs. Nnenna Onyejiaka. However, the…
We commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his openness and leadership during his first Presidential Media Chat on December 23, 2024. His focus on addressing critical national issues such as economic reforms, national security, and social welfare reflects a commitment to building a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria. The President’s emphasis on bold economic reforms, including the removal of the petrol subsidy, is a significant step towards fiscal responsibility and economic growth. Hon. Akin Alabi supports these initiatives, recognizing their potential to redirect resources toward critical sectors like education, healthcare, and infrastructure. In alignment with the President’s vision and as…
Recall that the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro has earlier deployed, three thousand one hundred and twenty five ( 3,125 ) personnel to secure critical national assets and infrastructure, lives and property in the state. The above development, amongst other significant purposes also informed, the visit of the Lagos State Commandant and his team, to the office of the Zonal Chairman, PTD National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers ( NUPENG ), Lagos Zone, Comrade Alhaji Adigun Saheed Omo Gbolahan, today, Monday, 23rd December, 2024. The Lagos…
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I welcome you to this press briefing which is particularly painful. It involves the murder of one Paulinus Okon ‘m’ by his bosom friend One Efe Onoetiyi. Paulinus was reported missing on 8/9/2024 by his brother after he went out with his friend Efe Onoitiyi ‘m’ age 30yrs. The suspect Efe Onoitiyi who initially denied knowing what happened to Paulinus came to Paulinus’s house to ask his family of Paulinus, he was confronted that the deceased went out with him on that same date which he denied that the deceased did not go out…
The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has assured Deltans of a hitch-free Christmas celebration. The Commissioner of Police has ordered massive deployment of Personnel across the state to provide adequate security before, during, and after the celebration to ensure the protection of all residents in the state and the success of all activities lined up to mark the celebration. The CP directed that all Area Commanders, DPOS, and Tactical Commanders identify and deploy men to all venues of the Celebrations and other resort centers to prevent mischief makers from showing their ugly faces and causing any form…
As the festive season ushers in heightened vehicular activity across Lagos, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reaffirmed its dedication to mitigating traffic congestion through the deployment of advanced technology—introducing the Whistle app. This pioneering application empowers Lagosians to report reckless driving, traffic violations, one-way contraventions, and other disruptive occurrences directly to LASTMA. Whether navigating a traffic snarl, witnessing an accident, or encountering a hazardous vehicle, users can seamlessly alert nearby LASTMA personnel. Upon receiving such reports, the agency will respond swiftly to address the situation—whether by decongesting traffic, managing accident scenes, or removing obstructive vehicles—thereby fostering a…
The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a viral fake news story that has emerged, claiming that Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has instructed citizens to physically assault and throw stones at police officers who request to search their phones. This claim is entirely false and has no basis in reality. The IGP has not issued any such directive encouraging violence against law enforcement officers. Instead, he has called on citizens to report instances of police misconduct through appropriate channels. This approach underscores the importance of accountability and maintaining the rule of law, rather than resorting…