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A 400-level Accounting student at Gombe State University (GSU), identified as Abubakar Muhammad Adam, collapsed and tragically passed away while taking his final examination. The incident, which sent shockwaves through the university community, unfolded during an accounting exam, leaving students and faculty in a state of disbelief. The heartbreaking news was initially shared via social media by Adam’s distressed classmates. The message, which quickly circulated throughout the university, read: “This is to inform you that Abubakar Muhd Adam, male, with registration number UG18/ASAC/1113 at 400 LEVEL, Accounting Department, was rushed to the university clinic this morning during accounting exams.  Unfortunately,…

By Daud Olatunji Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and his aides are facing severe criticism and backlash from citizens over the handling of the N5 billion worth of palliatives intended to support vulnerable populations in the state. The outrage was ignited when the Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, verbally attacked the Chairman of the Community Development Area (CDA) who expressed dissatisfaction with the meager palliative items allocated for distribution. It should be noted that most states, including Ogun State, had not yet received the full N5 billion pledge from the Federal Government. The state government had announced its plan…

Daud Olatunji In a heart-wrenching plea for help, Victor Okpapi, a dedicated IT specialist, is reaching out to the compassionate hearts of Nigerians, all levels of government, and corporate organizations as he fights for his life. Victor’s battle is against a debilitating renal condition that has left him reliant on dialysis to survive. Victor Okpapi, an accomplished Electrical Engineer, had been the pillar of support for his family and a cherished member of his community before his life took a devastating turn.  He resides at No. 6 Festus Imho Okpapi Street, off Okerube last bus stop, Ikotun, Lagos, Nigeria. Today,…

Fawaz Adebisi The House of Representatives member, representing Abeokuta south, Ogun state, Afolabi Afoape, has empowered over 300 persons in his constituency, as he celebrated his first three months in office. The empowerment program, which held on Monday, at Constituency office of Afuape, opp. NUD high school, Isabo, Abeokuta, had freezers, sewing machines, grinding machines, among others distributed to the constituents. Distributed items to the constituents included fifty sewing machines, fifty grinding machines, fifty hair dryers, twenty freezers, N50,000 cash empowerment for over 100 persons, and provision of 100 solar starter pack for beneficiaries of a solar training, organized by…

Daud Olatunji In a shocking turn of events, the Magistrate’s court in Jos has decided to revoke the bail previously granted to Dr. Noah Kekere, a suspected organ harvester.  The decision comes after controversy surrounded the circumstances of the initial bail granted to Kekere, who stands accused of harvesting a kidney from one of his patients. Kekere, who operates the Murna and Maternity clinic in Jos, had been arrested by the police on charges of illegally harvesting the kidney of Mrs. Kehinde Kamal in 2018.  Mrs. Kamal had visited his clinic for an unrelated procedure and only discovered the shocking…

Daud Olatunji The Lift Above Poverty (LAPO) Micro-Finance has raised concerns about the alarming inconsistency in the repayment of loans by farmers, which it says poses a significant challenge to the agricultural sector.  This  revelation came to light during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Makurdi, which aimed to address issues related to agricultural financing. Susan Adoga, a Loan Recovery Officer at LAPO Micro-Finance, highlighted the pressing issue during the meeting held on Monday.  She expressed her worry, stating that a significant number of farmers fail to fulfill their loan repayment obligations, creating…

Daud Olatunji In a stern warning to the principals of Federal Unity Colleges throughout the nation, Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman, and Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, have emphasized the critical importance of safeguarding these educational institutions and the students within from potential threats, including attacks or banditry. During a meeting held on Monday,  Minister Mamman addressed the 112 principals of Unity Colleges.  The meeting was part of a series of briefings organized by the Federal Ministry of Education to discuss various aspects of school management.  Mamman spoke passionately about the Unity Colleges, referring to them as…

Daud Olatunji In a bid to safeguard the eyesight of factory workers, the Ogun State Government has issued a directive requiring factories to provide protective goggles for their employees.  The government’s decision comes as it raises concerns about the disproportionately high number of blind individuals among factory workers in the state in comparison to the general population. During a press conference held on Monday in commemoration of World Sight Day 2023, themed ‘Love your eyes at work,’ the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, addressed the pressing issue.  Dr. Coker emphasized the need for factories to prioritize the well-being of…

Daud Olatunji The Federal Government revealed on Monday that electricity consumers collectively paid a total of N267.86 billion in electricity bills during the second quarter of this year.  This data was disclosed in the recently released second quarter 2023 report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), highlighting the collection efficiency of power distribution companies in the review period. According to the report, “The total revenue collected by all Discos in 2023/Q2 was N267.86 billion out of N354.61 billion billed to customers.  This translates to a collection efficiency of 75.54 percent, representing an increase of 6.79 percentage points when compared…

In a recent development, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has unveiled its ambitious proposal for the 2024 fiscal year, setting the stage for a substantial budgetary allocation of N26.01 trillion. The announcement was made following a Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. One of the central goals of this budget proposal is to uphold the tradition of a January to December budget cycle, with the aspiration that the 2024 budget will be approved and signed into law before the year’s end in 2023. Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this…