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Ex-Queen Naomi Ogunseyi Arrested Following Deadly Funfair Stampede In Ibadan
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has extended his condolences to the families of the children who tragically lost their lives in the Ibadan funfair stampede that occurred on Wednesday in Oyo State. According to reports, at least 35 people were confirmed dead following the tragic incident at the Islamic High School in Basorun, Ibadan, during an event organized by Naomi Ogunseyi, a former queen at the Ooni’s palace and founder of the Wings Foundation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Police have since arrested Naomi and seven others for their involvement in the event. The case has been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), with a Deputy Commissioner of Police leading the investigation.
In a statement issued through his spokesman, Moses Olafare, the Ooni expressed sympathy for Naomi, acknowledging her dedication to children and her past efforts in organizing similar events in Osun State when she was a queen. The monarch called for urgent measures to be taken to prevent such tragedies in the future, stressing the importance of safety protocols and child welfare regulations.
“We share in the grief and pains of the affected families and pray for strength during this difficult time,” the statement read. “While she was queen, Naomi Silekuola Ogunseyi showed great care and love for the children of Ile-Ife, organizing events aimed at supporting underprivileged children during the festive season.”
The House of Oduduwa, the royal institution, expressed its commitment to supporting efforts that bring healing to the affected families. The statement also called for immediate steps to ensure safety in future events, including the enforcement of strict safety measures in educational institutions.
Furthermore, the Ooni’s statement criticized bloggers for sensationalizing the incident, urging them to uphold journalistic integrity. He emphasized the need for unity, compassion, and constructive dialogue among all stakeholders, including government officials, media, and citizens, to prevent future tragedies and honor the memories of those lost.
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‘It Belongs To Babangida’ – Survivor Links Ex-Military Ruler To Controversial Niger Mining Site
A survivor of the incident involving the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has claimed that the mining site belongs to former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Allegation: The survivor, Malam Babawo Tudun Nasera—whose 17-year-old brother Salim was among the deceased—stated in a video that authorities wanted the miners to halt operations, but they continued working based on instructions allegedly given by Babangida.
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The Arrest and Detention: Nasera explained that the miners went to the site to earn a living to feed their families before NSCDC personnel arrested them and held them in custody for three days, allegedly refusing release efforts.
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Suspicious Circumstances: Raising questions about the sudden deaths, Nasera noted that the detainees had eaten well the day before, speculating that heat exposure or some form of administered substance may have been involved.
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Lack of Verification: It remains unverified whether Babangida personally owns the operation, holds a mining license, or owns the land, as the NSCDC maintains that the miners were operating illegally.
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With 109,823 votes secured in 2023 and deep grassroots goodwill across Kwara Central, Senator Saliu Mustapha represents the kind of independent electoral strength President Bola Ahmed Tinubu needs within the Rainbow Coalition.
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A participant of Pastor Jerry Eze’s popular online prayer broadcast, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), named Sandra Okpara, has taken to social media to appeal for help in recovering a mistaken bank transfer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a viral video detailing the incident, Sandra explained that hours after participating in the morning service, taking communion, and paying her regular offering, she attempted to fund a voucher purchase by transferring N1,640,200 to her personal Zenith Bank account. Instead, the heavy sum was erroneously sent to the church account.
Making a public appeal to anyone with contacts at Streams of Joy International, the single mother of two stressed that the funds do not belong to her and that the rightful owners have already begun demanding the money.
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