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6 LAUTECH Students Die in Road Accident

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By Amos Ogunrinde

The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, has confirmed the death of six students of the institution in a ghastly road crash along the Ilorin–Ogbomoso Road.

The Registrar of the institution,  Mrs. Olayinka Balogun confirmed the sad development in a statement made available to newsmen in Ogbomoso.

She described the incident as tragic and a monumental loss to the university community.

Mrs Balogun identified the deceased students as Shehu Nana Firdawsi Hamza, Idris Jamila, Abdulraheem Maimunah Hamza, Blessing Kevwe, Owoicho Elizabeth, and Aroke Ozavize Victoria.

THE LAUTECH Registrar stated that the students, all in their final year under the Open and Distance Learning Nursing programme, were travelling in a public bus from Suleja, Niger State to the campus in Ogbomoso for their final examinations when the accident occurred at Otte in Kwara State.

The management of LAUTECH therefore extended its condolences to the families of the deceased and urged members of the public to pray for the repose of their souls.

One of the late students was said to have been heavily pregnant.

According to the report, the university community has since been thrown into mourning over the death of the six students.

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Southern Governors Commiserate with Kwara Over Terror Attack

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By Abimbola Bamgbose

The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the Government and people of Kwara State over the recent deadly terrorist attacks in parts of the state.

In a statement issued in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun described the incident, which reportedly claimed at least one hundred and sixty-two lives in Woro and Nuku villages, as tragic, unfortunate and deeply disturbing.

He condemned the attack on innocent and law-abiding citizens, noting that residents were targeted for allegedly refusing to adopt Sharia law, while homes and shops were set ablaze and several persons kidnapped.
Governor Abiodun stressed that Nigeria remains a secular state that guarantees freedom of religion and peaceful coexistence.

On behalf of the Southern Governors’ Forum, he called on security agencies to intensify efforts to track down the perpetrators and ensure they are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

The Ogun State governor also extended condolences to Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, and the affected communities, urging security agencies to do all within their power to prevent further attacks and restore peace to the area.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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FRSC Blames Over-Speeding for Anthony Joshua Crash

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun Sector Command, has attributed a road crash that killed two persons and injured Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua to over-speeding and wrongful overtaking.

The Sector Commander, FRSC, Mr. Akinwunmi Fasakin, said the crash involved five persons.

He said two persons died, one person was injured, while two others escaped unhurt.

Mr. Fasakin said operatives of the Sagamu Unit Command, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, promptly responded to the incident.

He confirmed that Anthony Joshua, who sustained injuries in the crash, was taken to an undisclosed hospital by security operatives attached to him.

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The FRSC Sector Commander said a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.

He added that the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the morgue.

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Children are priceless, exceptional gifts from God – Makinde

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By Oluwaseyi Olarinde

The wife of the Governor of Oyo State, Chief Tamunominini Makinde has advised mothers to take proper care of newborn babies because they are God’s gift bestowed on them.

‎She made the call during a Christmas Day visit to the General Hospital, Oyo, Aafin Primary Health Care Centre, and Iseke Primary Health Care Centre, where she presented Christmas gifts to the first babies born this Christmas.

‎Chief Makinde encouraged the mothers to ensure proper immunization, exclusive breastfeeding, and regular visit to postnatal clinics, stressing that postnatal care provides support and assist mothers especially in addressing postnatal depression.

‎She described childbirth as a priceless and exceptional gift from God and expressed gratitude for the safe delivery of all mothers and babies, including a set of twins.

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‎The wife of the governor also commended nurses and healthcare workers across the facilities, noting that their efforts ensured the survival and well-being of both mothers and babies.

‎While expressing their appreciation, the mothers appreciated Mrs Makinde for the kind gesture extended to them.

The first Christmas baby was delivered at 4:00 a.m. on Thursday.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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250 Senior Citizens in Oyo Benefit from Renewed Hope Initiative

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By Oluseyi Olarinde

‎Two hundred and fifty elders from across Oyo state have benefited from the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, Social Investment Programme for the elders.
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‎The elders who had their vitals checked by medical experts received 200,000 naira each at the elderly support scheme programme.
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‎A Medical Practitioner, who is also the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dr Akintunde Ayeni while advising the elders explained that old age is mostly associated with some challenges such as loneliness, poverty and ill health, hence the need to live healthly by cultivating some health habits such as eating balanced diet especially intake of fruits and vegetables.
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‎Dr Ayeni called on the elders to study themselves to know their health challenges and devise means of tackling such by consulting the medical practitioner regularly.
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‎In a remark , the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun appreciated the elders for their immense contribution to the development of the society and the country.
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‎In an address,The wife of the President, senator Oluremi Tinubu represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor of Oyo state, Mrs Ajibola Lawal, said that RHI had targeted 250 vulnerable elders in all the states of the federation totalling 9,500 vulnerable elders who are 65 years and above in the country.


‎‎Senator Tinubu said the programme with the theme “finding joy in old age” was aimed at putting smiles on the faces of the elders.
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‎Mr Chris Dike one of the beneficiaries who could not hide his joy appreciated the gesture from senator Oluremi Tinubu.

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NFWP-SU: Delegates in Ogun for Implementation Support Mission

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Delegates from nine states of the federation are in Ogun State to understudy implementation model under the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up, NFWP-SU  following the State’s record-setting achievements in grassroots women empowerment.

The visiting delegates from Ekiti, Abia, Kwara, Kogi, Delta, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Anambra and Ondo States are participating in an implementation support mission for Southern States in Abeokuta, towards sharing best practices and strengthening programme delivery.

Addressing the delegates, the Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Chief  Adijat Adeleye, said the State had formed 1,613 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) under the NFWP-SU, positioning Ogun as a national reference point for inclusive women-focused development.

Chief Adeleye attributed the achievement to the sustained commitment of the state Government and strong support of community leaders, traditional rulers and market groups.

He noted that Women Affinity Groups served as the backbone of the project at the grassroots.

The Commissioner explained that while the Nigeria for Women Project began in 2018, the present administration strengthened its impact through the Scale-Up phase, adding that Ogun State remained the only participating state to exceed the benchmark of 1,000 affinity groups, with figures now approaching 1,700.

The State Project Coordinator, Mrs. Bolanle Fadairo, said the Scale-Up Project, which commenced in September 2025, had recorded 1,613 affinity groups so far, noting that the study visit would further sharpen implementation and deepen women empowerment outcomes across communities.

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Six Injured in Ibadan Head-On Collision

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By Rotimi Famakin

No fewer than six passengers were injured on Wednesday morning in a head-on collision at Nikadex Bus Stop, opposite Ladoja Estate, along the Apata axis of Ibadan.

The crash involved a commercial bus with registration number LUY 69 XC (Oyo) and a Toyota RAV4 with registration number KRD 24 AL (Lagos).

Two elderly women seated in the commercial bus sustained broken legs as a result of the impact.

A Radio Nigeria correspondent, who witnessed the incident, reported that the driver of the Toyota RAV4 attempted to overtake another vehicle that failed to give way, leading to the collision.

The car driver, who was reportedly heading to the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Apata, was blamed for careless driving.

As of the time of filing this report, the accident had caused heavy traffic congestion in the area, while the injured passengers and the drivers involved were taken to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Youth Organisation Holds Cycling Event to Promote Peace

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By Abisola Oluremi

The youth wing of the Hamadiya Muslims Association of Nigeria has staged a cycling rally in Ibadan to promote peace, religious tolerance, and discourage vices like banditry, kidnapping, and hooliganism.

The youths in Hundreds of participants, including children, wore green T-shirts and carried placards, advocating for peace, cycling round Apata, Oluyole Estate, and Kuola area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

The National Youth President of the Association, Mr Abdulrofiu Alaka, emphasized that the event, simultaneously  going on in other sixteen states of the country, urged the youths to reject acts contrary to Islamic teachings.

 A six-year-old participant, Al Amen Atiba, said he joined the rally in spreading the message of peace.

Contributing, the Former National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organisation, Mr. Abdulrokeeb Akinyemi, urged the youths to see peace as a necessity. 

He stressed that community leaders, religious bodies and government  should  re-strategize on importance of peaceful co- existence among everyone.

Radio Nigeria gathered that the rally, was the 9th edition

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NEMA Distributes Relief Materials to Kano Flood Victims

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The National Emergency Management Agency, Kano Operations Office, in collaboration with the Kano State Emergency Management Agency, has distributed relief materials to households affected by recent flooding in Rimin Gado/Dawakin Tofa/Tofa Federal Constituency, in Kano State.

This was disclosed by NEMA Kano on Tuesday.

The exercise, conducted in partnership with the Office of the Hon. Member representing the constituency, aimed to ensure that support reached the most affected communities.

NEMA stated that“during the distribution, affected households received essential food supplies including rice, maize, beans, vegetable oil, salt, seasoning cubes, and tomatoes to help ease the immediate hardship caused by the disaster.”

A representative of the House of Representatives expressed appreciation for the swift response, noting that the intervention would bring significant relief to many families.

“Beneficiaries expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Federal Government, NEMA, and the Hon. Member for the timely assistance.

NEMA said the exercise was smoothly coordinated with officials from SEMA and security agencies to ensure transparency and maintain order.

“They also prayed for continued protection from future disasters and pledged to cooperate with authorities in disaster risk reduction efforts.”

“The exercise was smoothly coordinated with the support of officials from NEMA, SEMA, and security agencies to ensure a transparent, peaceful, and well-organized process” .

The relief distribution is part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and emergency agencies to assist communities affected by flooding across Kano State.

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YcDEI Holds Town Hall Meeting with Christian Leaders on GBV Prevention

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By Titilayo Kupoliyi

The Youthcare Development and Empowerment Initiative (YcDEI) has convened a town hall meeting for General Overseers of churches across the five Local Government Areas in the Ibadan Metropolis of Oyo State.

The meeting, supported by the Ford Foundation, forms part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to accelerate actions aimed at ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in society.
In her welcome address, the Executive Director of YcDEI, Professor Adefunke Ekine, emphasized the influential role of church leaders in shaping moral and social attitudes.

She noted that congregants often look up to their General Overseers as representatives of God, making them strategic voices in promoting GBV prevention and fostering respectful relationships within communities.


Professor Ekine urged church leaders to consistently preach the correct application of biblical teachings and to exemplify godly living, as their conduct serves as a visible reflection of God’s character to the people.

Speaking at the event, the Project Coordinator, Oluwatoyin Adebayo, explained that the town hall aimed to encourage churches to establish GBV Prevention Desks and integrate GBV prevention messages into marital counselling sessions and church safeguarding policies.

Over 25 churches participated in the programme, pledging their commitment to inaugurate GBV Prevention Committees and develop action plans to incorporate GBV awareness into sermons and marital counselling.


Participants, including Apostle Isaac Oluwanifise, General Overseer of Flame Gospel Ministry Mrs. Deborah Oluwafemi, and Mrs. Ayodele Alao, a Champion, described the initiative as timely and enlightening.

Apostle Oluwanifise, commended the organizers, urging leaders to “put all they were taught into practice,” adding that “what we need now is change, because charity begins at home.” He further emphasized the importance of engaging the youth early to achieve lasting results.

Mrs. Oluwafemi remarked that the programme “opened our eyes to the realities in society,” calling on participants to “keep amplifying the message until it reaches every nook and cranny of the state.”

She encouraged community members to “be their brother’s keeper and support GBV survivors.”

Mrs. Alao appreciated the initiative, highlighting the challenge of stigmatization that often silences survivors within church communities.

“Many people die before their time because they are afraid to speak out,” she said, advocating for the creation of safe spaces for survivors within faith institutions.

Representatives from the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs, Oyo State Ministry of Justice, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), and the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) were in attendance.

Highlights of the event included the presentation of draft documents on ending GBV in churches, an action plan for faith-based institutions, and group photographs to commemorate the engagement.

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15-year-old Drowns in Jigawa Pond

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The body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered from a pond in Gabari village, Garki Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, confirmed the incident on Thursday in a statement issued in Dutse.

He said the body of the deceased, Sunusi Abubakar, was discovered lifeless in the pond locally called Mahayin gidan Toro, about 1.5 kilometres north of Gabari village, around 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday.

Tijjani explained that the teenager’s shoes and trousers were first spotted abandoned on the riverbank on September 30, raising concern among villagers.

According to the boy’s father, Abubakar Gabari, his son had gone to swim in the pond around 5:00 p.m. but never returned home, prompting an immediate search by the community.

The NSCDC confirmed that the body showed no signs of injury and was handed over to the family for burial according to Islamic rites.

Tijjani urged the public to remain vigilant and prioritise safety around open water bodies to avoid such tragedies.

He noted that the Jigawa NSCDC remained committed to safeguarding lives and property while stressing the need for increased public awareness across the state.

The spokesperson further reiterated the command’s resolve to work closely with local communities to prevent future accidents.

Incidents of drowning remain a recurring safety challenge in Jigawa and other northern states, especially during the rainy season when ponds, rivers, and irrigation channels rises and expands.

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LASMA Confirms Arrest of Killer Driver

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed the arrest of an unidentified driver who fatally struck a female pedestrian on Sunday at the Mosalasi Roundabout, along the Ipaja axis of Lagos.

The tragic incident involved a black Toyota Tundra with the registration number FST 222 HV, which veered onto a pedestrian walkway and hit a yet-to-be-identified woman.

According to a statement released by LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq on Sunday, the crash was a lone incident caused by excessive speeding.

“In a most harrowing and unfortunate incident, a lone vehicular crash involving a black Toyota Tundra bearing registration number FST 222 HV tragically claimed the life of an innocent female pedestrian earlier today at the Mosalasi Roundabout, situated along New Ipaja Road in the Ipaja axis of Lagos State.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle, traveling at an egregiously excessive speed, veered uncontrollably off the carriageway, mounted the pedestrian walkway, and fatally struck a woman who died instantly from the impact,” the statement reads.

Taofiq further stated that after hitting the pedestrian, the vehicle continued its path of destruction by crashing into a nearby livestock compound, damaging its perimeter fence and a nearby billboard.

It was said that the driver attempted to escape after realising the severity of the incident.

However, he was quickly apprehended by LASTMA officers and handed over to police operatives.

“The momentum of the vehicle subsequently propelled it into a nearby private premises known to be engaged in the sale of livestock, where it inflicted significant structural damage to the perimeter fence and an adjoining advertising billboard.

“Eyewitnesses at the scene report that the driver, upon realizing the gravity of the calamity he had caused, made a frantic attempt to flee the scene.

“However, thanks to the prompt, coordinated and courageous intervention of officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the suspect was swiftly apprehended and restrained.

“In accordance with protocol, LASTMA operatives handed the driver over to security personnel from the Gowon Estate Command, who were present at the site of the incident,” the statement added.

Taofiq said the remains of the deceased were handed over to the police for proper procedures.

He also stated that the driver is now in police custody and undergoing intense interrogation as part of an ongoing investigation.

Reacting to the incident, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended condolences to the victim’s family.

“This is a deeply sorrowful occurrence that underscores the grave consequences of reckless driving.

“We mourn with the family of the deceased and pray earnestly that the Almighty grants them the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement reads.

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Ijaye Residents Seek Help as Rainstorm Destroys Property

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By Lanre Omotoso

Residents of Ijaye-Orile in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State have appealed to the state government to come to their aid following last Wednesday’s downpour that destroyed property worth millions of Naira.

The Onijaye of Ijaye, Oba Lasisi Akano who made the appeal in an interview with Radio Nigeria, said the last Wednesday’s downpour also led to collapse of many houses, electrical poles, telecommunication antenna and removal of roofs of many buildings.

Oba Akano emphasized that the rain on the said day started around four o’clock in the evening, unknown to the residents that it would wreck such havoc on the ancient town.

The monarch who expressed concern that this was the first time in history that the town would experience such a devastating downpour that destoyed many properties, however thanked God that no life was lost to the incident.

He also appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to help restore power to Ijaye-Orile that had been in darkness for over fourteen years.

While noting that the town had exhausted every means to restore power to the town, the monarch stressed that the power outage had led to collapse of many businesses.

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NIPOST Pensioners Protest Non-payment of Arrears

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By Kayode Animasaun

Aggrieved Nigeria Postal Service, NIPOST, pensioners have protested non-payment of some Pension Arrears and other entitlements by the Federal government.

The protesters who blocked the entrance of the NIPOST office in Akure, the Ondo state capital, carried various placards to express their grievances.

They lamented non payment of N32,000 pension increment, their removal from pension pay list since 2015, Non payment of N25,000 palliative of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government.

The pensioners described as disheartening that many of them had died for lack of money to take care of their medical bills and other needs.

Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Chairman of NIPOST Pensioners, Ondo state Branch, Comrade Stephen Duyilemi said the pensioners were tired of being treated like semi human beings.

He specifically alleged the office of the Accountant General of the Federation AG, the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, of withholding their entitlements without any justification.

The NIPOST pensioners called on President Bola Tinubu to wade in so that all the outstanding entitlements would be paid in time.

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Ondo Govt Pledges Upholding Children’s Right

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By Augustina Bajeh

Ondo state government has once again reiterated its commitmentto protecting the rights of children.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs, Dr. Seun Osamaye made the commitment when she led the 3rd Children Parliament of Ondo State House of Assembly on a courtesy visit.

Leading The young parliamentarians, their parents, staff of the ministry and members of a non-governmental organisation, NGO, Save the Children International, on the visit, Dr Osamaye highlighted that the revival of the Children’s Parliament, which had been moribund for 12 years, as one of the key initiatives under the current administration to give Ondo State Children a platform for their voices to be heard.

Dr Osamaye emphasised that the platform also allows children to advocate for their rights and contribute to policies on education, health, and safety. 

On his part, Communications Officer for Save the Children International in Ondo and Cross River States, Samuel Eyimofe said efforts are ongoing in cocoa-producing communities in both states to address child labour. 

Mr Eyimofe said government must continue to support children’s participation in governance and at the same time invest in the education sector to drive in change.

He also appealed for continued support and recognition of the Children’s Parliament as a vital voice in governance and advocacy.

The speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Olamide Oladiji expressed delight at the presence of the children, stressing that the 10th assembly would ensure that maximum support was given to the Children’s Parliament through legislative backing and budgetary support.

Mr Oladiji emphasised the importance of providing children with a voice in governance, noting that such initiatives foster inclusiveness and ensure the protection of child rights.

The children in an interview said the visit gave them first-hand experience on how the legislative arm of government operates.

The 3rd children’s Parliament would be inaugurated on May 29th by governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

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NiDCOM Receives 13 Trafficked Nigerians from Ghana, Mali

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM has received another set of 13 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana and Mali.

Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, in a statement on Sunday, said the victims, 12 girls and a five-year-old boy were received by NiDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

The girls were said to have claimed that they were tricked and forced into prostitution under the guise of helping them to get jobs in Ghana and Mali respectively.

The statement noted that the victims also narrated how they were sexually abused, physically assaulted and emotionally traumatized by their traffickers both in Ghana and Mali.

It added that Dabiri-Erewa assured the girls that NIDCOM would continue to give the logistics and ensure that they are reunited with their families and also work with their respective state governors to rehabilitate the girls.

She also called for the crackdown on the human traffickers and agents through naming and shaming them after necessary prosecution to curtail modern day slavery.

The girls were later taken to NAPTIP by NIDCOM for necessary profiling and documentation.

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Oyo to Support Bodija Explosion Victims with N4.5B

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Government has approved the sum of ₦4.5 billion as financial support to the survivors and victims of the Bodija explosion, which occurred on January 16, 2024.

This decision was taken at the Executive Council meeting.

According to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, this is apart from the over ₦200 million the State Government had expended on accommodation, feeding, hospital and security bills following the tragic incident.

Also the Council approved the recommendation of the 10-man committee to revoke the Title of two properties off Adeyi Avenue, scene of the explosion, in the overall interest of the public and that the Government should build a monument on the location of the revoked land in memory of the victims of the tragedy.

The Council frowned at the spate of disinformation, half-truths and mischievous lies being peddled by persons purportedly representing the residents on the role which the state government has played in the Bodija explosion saga.

Council said such insinuations are unfair and mischievous and the Government would not be discouraged in taking its time to do what is just for her citizens.

Prince Oyelade said some beneficiaries are engaged in family disputes, which require the painstaking intervention of the 10-man committee.

The government would also return to the owners, other properties adjoining ground zero to rebuild their homes at the advice of government-paid Structural Engineers.

According to the Commissioner, the government will, through the Ministry of Justice, ensure effective prosecution of the suspects so far arraigned in court, while efforts are being intensified to apprehend other suspects linked to the case but at large.

The Governor said he took the decision to discourage Ministerial complacency and to assure the people that he plans to end the tenure of his administration in 2027 with the same zeal with which he started in 2019.

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115 Trafficked Nigerians Expected from Ivory Coast

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the repatriation of 115 Nigerian nationals from Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

The Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.

According to the statement, the Ministry noted that the returnees will arrive in Lagos by a special flight at 3 pm Nigerian time at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos State.

The statement reads, “The Ministry wishes to inform that one hundred and fifteen (115) Nigerian nationals that are victims of trafficking will be repatriated from Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Nigeria today via a special flight operated by Air Peace at no cost to the Nigerian Government.

Recall that the Chairman of the Air Peace Group, Allen Onyema, had promised to bring back underage girls trafficked to Ivory Coast free of charge.

In a statement on the company’s X handle, Onyema called for collective efforts to discourage trafficking, emphasizing its inhumane and ungodly nature.

He expressed deep concern and condemnation over the recent discovery of Nigerian underage girls trafficked to the Ivory Coast.

He said, We should discourage trafficking of any kind. It is inhumane and callous. It is ungodly and a good example of man’s inhumanity to man. We, at Air Peace, are ready to bring our fellow citizens back home free of charge.

“Besides that, we will send all of them to Duchess International Hospital in Ikeja for free medical examination and treatment.

“While we implore the Nigerian Embassy in Cote D’Ivoire to assemble them and reach out to us, we equally call on the Federal Government to take charge of their education while reuniting them with their families.”

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Easter Tragedy: Five Die in Ghastly Car Crash

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By Mojisola Oladele

A ghastly car crash which occurred along Ife-Ilesa road, Osun State has claimed the lives of five persons, including a female child.

The Public Enlightenment Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun State Command, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi confirmed the incident to newsmen, on behalf of the Sector Commander, Mr Taofeek Sokunbi.

Mr Sokunbi explained that a white trailer with no registration number, crushed a white Toyota Hilux vehicle with registration number FKJ691HZ and killed five passengers out of the nine passengers involved in the crash.

He explained that the driver of the white trailer was nabbed and handed over to the police in Edun Abun Division.

The Osun State FRSC boss said the injured female passenger was rushed to a private hospital in Ipetumodu, while the corpses had been taken to the mortuary of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife.

Osun FRSC Sector Commander explained that, “The road mishap happened at about 10:15am today Saturday,19th April, the affected drivers and passengers included six male adults, two female adults, and one female child”.

Mr Sokunbi who attributed the cause of the road accident to over-speeding and one way traffic violation, however, cautioned road users against the offense of route violation among other offenses.

He added that the driver is presently in the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, custody and will be charged to court soon.

Mr Sokunbi added that a sum of 508,900 naira which was found in one of the vehicles, had been handed over to relatives of the victims at the scene of the accident.

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OAU Management Harps on Students’ Safety

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By Mojisola Oladele

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, has called on students to prioritize their safety at all times.

The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mr. Abiodun Olanrewaju, made the call in a statement made available to newsmen, against the backdrop of a student of the institution, who was electrocuted last weekend.

Mr Olanrewaju said the university condoled with the bereaved family and friends of the deceased.

The university, however, expressed concern over the state of electrical infrastructure in off-campus hostels, especially during this rainy season.

According to a witness, “the student retrieved the ball and tossed it back to his teammates before attempting to scale the fence separating the two hostels. In the process, he reportedly came in contact with a high-tension cable that had been brought down by a rainstorm the previous day.”

“He got electrocuted the moment he touched it. His friends used a stick to detach him from the wire and rushed him to a hospital in Ipetumodu, but doctors there confirmed him dead’”, the witness added.

It would be recalled that last Saturday evening, a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University’s Distance Learning Centre was electrocuted while attempting to retrieve a football from a nearby compound, at a private hostel along the Moro/Ife Road in Ile Ife.

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Spare Parts Traders Send SOS to Oyo Govt, Nigerians

By Web News 107

By Rasheeda Makinde

Traders of the affected section of the Mayegun Araromi- Gate Spare parts Market in Ibadan North East Local Government Area of Oyo State, which was gutted by fire, have called on the state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde and other well meaning Nigerians for aids.

Speaking with Newsmen in Ibadan, the Chairman, Mayegun Spare parts, Mr Demola Amurungun said the fire had razed over 300 million naira worth of property.

Two of the victims, Mr Michael Adejumo and Mr Olabode Tunde who said the cause of the fire was as a result of an electric surge, applauded the state fire service personnel for their prompt response and solicited the support of the State Governor and other wealthy individuals.

The fire which razed down twenty-three shops in the market, was the second outbreak at Araromi- Gate Spare parts in the last three months and fourth within the space of two years.

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Katsina Road Crash Claims 9 Lives

By Web News 74

At least nine people lost their lives in a fatal road crash on Sunday along the Malumfashi-Kafur Road in Katsina State.

The Katsina State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed the accident, describing it as a lone accident involving a Hummer bus carrying 20 passengers.

Ma’aji said, “Nine passengers died on the spot, while 11 others sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.”

Preliminary investigations attributed the crash to “speeding and loss of control.”

The FRSC commander urged motorists to exercise caution, warning against speeding, overloading, and reckless driving, especially during festive periods.

He emphasized that “despite the state government’s efforts to improve road infrastructure, reckless driving remains a major cause of fatal accidents in Katsina.”

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Aiyedatiwa Promises More Government Attention on Correctional Centre

By Web News 81

By Olufisoye Adenitan

Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has visited the State Correctional Centre and Children Home to rekindle hope and consolidate on the social welfare services being put in place in line with the “OUR EASE” agenda of his administration.

Represented by the Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Dr. Seun Osamaye, the visit was mandated to ascertain the state of infrastructure, service delivery at the centers for urgent intervention, and to make life more meaningful for the vulnerable and less privileged.

The governor assured that his administration is determined to invest in the future of the children by turning their vulnerability into ability to make them useful for themselves and the society.

Governor Aiyedatiwa also assured that the same interventions would be extended to other vulnerable residents in the state.

The children described the visit as a sign of great hope and a reflection of the “Our Ease” agenda of the Aiyedatiwa administration.

Our correspondent reports the Acting Permanent Secretary, Mr Oluseyi Odushola and other directors in the ministry accompanied the Special Adviser on the visit.

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Lawmaker Seeks Collaborative Efforts at Addressing Plight of Women

By Web News 171

By Omolara Adasofunjo

“There is need for collaborative effort to tackle the challenges faced by women and girls in the society”.

This was the thought of the Deputy Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Mrs Bolanle Ajayi in a message to participants at a programme organized by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Ogun State Chapter.

The programme with the theme, “Accelerate Action: Rights Equality and Empowerment for all Women and Girls” was in collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization, JESA Future Foundation.

Speaking on the theme “Accelerate Action: Rights Equality and Empowerment for all Women and Girls”, Mrs Ajayi who was represented by Mrs Omolara Salau said the House was committed to enacting laws that would help in protecting women and girls from all forms of discrimination and violence..

Also, wife of Olowu of Owu, Abeokuta Olori Aminat Matemilola advised women to acquire leadership training and always support one another through mentorship and empowerment, particularly for the young girls.

Similarly, the State Amirah, Federation of Muslim Women Association in Nigeria, FOMWAN, Alhaja Zainab Jinadu called on stakeholders to provide conducive environment and opportunities that would enable women to realize their potential.

In a remark, the State Chairman, Nigeria Union of journalists, Mr Wale Olanrewaju acknowledged the significant role of women, especially in the Media profession, urging the society to accord them the needed attention and support. 

Earlier, the Chairperson, NAWOJ, Ogun State, Hajia Sekinat Salam had called for measures towards tackling abuses against women and girls, while also advocating increased investment in education for the girl child. 

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Alesinloye market fire, a monumental disaster – Makinde

By Web News 250

By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has described the fire incident which razed Aleshinloye Market as disastrous.

He said this during a sympathy visit paid to the market.

Governor  Seyi Makinde, who spoke through the deputy governor, Bayo Lawal leading the delegation for on-spot assessment, said the fire incident has greatly affected the economies of the affected traders.

He noted that the preliminary report revealed that the fire, which broke out from the polymer and plastic section of the market, contributed immensely to the enormity of the fire incident.

Governor Makinde while affirming his readiness to assist the affected traders, noted that quicker supports would be extended through the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA and its sister agency, the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA while a comprehensive report would be critically considered.

Governor Makinde, however, urged the leaders and other traders of the market to cooperate with the present administration for an enviable development in the markets.

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