Video: Passenger Died Inside Commercial Bus in Lagos.

This world has been said to be a small place and death is inevitable on planet earth, Death as we all know can occur anywhere, any time and anyhow.

By Victor Isiguzo

Such is the case of a yet to be identified man who gave up the ghost in a public bus, the incident which scare all the occupants of the commercial bus, commuters and even close by shop owners still let a lot of people in awe.

A middle aged man whose name and identity is yet to be identified gave up the ghost today in a commercial bus, the bus which took off from Alaba to Ago-Hausa area of Ajeromi-Ifelodun local government area of Lagos state.

The bus driver, conductor and the other occupant who were in the bus thought the man in question was just sleeping probably due to tiredness or fatique, however when the bus got to its last bus-stop and all occupants were expected to drop or pay their, the man in question refused to wake up from the sleep.

On a close look, it was observed that the man is dead, the alarm raised by the conductor of the bus who has been trying to wake the man scare off everybody within the vicinity, but some people were able to hold their stay and came closer to observe the situation.

All effort to review the man by well-meaning Lagosians around the area proved abortive, in this vein the issue was brought to the attention of the nearby police station which is location opposite the Ajeromi-Ifelodun local council office.

According to one of the bus occupant that spoken on anonymity, He stated that they all rushed into the bus at the Alaba loading station and he was looking health with no sign of weakness, even when he was asked for his transport fare, he paid without hesitation until the unfortunate incident happened which he stated was still a misery to him.

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Sad: Young Girl Commits Suicide By Drinking Sniper After Failing Jamb, Drops Note.

A prospective university student simply identified as Zainab has committed suicide in the Northern part of the country because she flunked her Jamb exam.

Zainab, who was said to be displeased and embittered with the low score she garnered in the ongoing United Tertiary Matriculation Examination took a bottle of sniper and ended her life.

Recall that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) yesterday, released the result of 312,157 candidates that sat for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) last Saturday.

Zainab, an ambitious young girl was among the first batch who took part in the computer-based exam. She however, felt disoriented after seeing her Jamb result thus leading her to commit the dastardly act.

This reporter gathered that Zainab's sister was the person who shared the shocking WhatsApp's text Zainab sent to her online before committing suicide.

According to sources, Zainab reportedly was asked to send food to her pregnant aunt in the hospital when she learnt of the release of the Jamb's result. She immediately checked hers her phone and felt despondent subsequently, not just because that was the second time she was failing Jamb but because she really worked hard for the exam.

Unfortunately, before anyone anyone could reach her, Zainab had already taken sniper and given up the ghost. Zainab was a talented aspiring footballer who could have become the next biggest star in the world of soccer but she was too lily-livered to bite the bullet of failure

Her family is reportedly broke by her impulsive decision and is yet to release a public statement as regards to that.

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For prospective university student out there: Please, suicide should not be an option. Do not end your life because of exam failure. Your life is worthy much more than that. You can definitely scale through the exam tomorrow. Just be plucky and pertinacious. There is much more to life than flunking an exam. Just know your worth.

To parents out there: Please, I beg you in the name of whatever you deify, please, let these kids be. Stop putting them through unnecessary pressure. Stop the comparisons and hurling of invectives. Just encourage them. Every child is special. I know you want the best for them but please remember they are young, naive and impressionable. Do not compel them to study courses they detest. Allow them choose those they have absolute advantage over others. Allow them breathe. Stop choking them. They will still make you proud. It is just a process.

Zainab, may your soul rest in peace, Amen!

Driver killed, 3 JAMB candidates abducted on Kaduna highway

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the death of a driver and abduction of three candidates of Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) examination along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway.

 

The JAMB candidates were abducted alongside a minor, a one and half-year-old girl. The prospective undergraduates who were returning to Birnin Gwari after their examination on Saturday in Kaduna have been identified as Yusuf Sani, Ummi Sani, and Umairah Mustapha.

 

Kaduna Police Spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Jalige who confirmed the incident told Daily Trust; 

 

“Yes, they killed the driver of the vehicle and abducted four persons in the car.  Three of the victims were teenagers who went to write JAMB and their baby sister."

 

The late driver identified as Ibrahim Dawo, worked for a former House of Representative member, Hassan Adamu Shekarau.

Nigerian doctors go on indefinite strike amidst Coronavirus pandemic

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Abuja chapter, have announced they would be embarking on an indefinite strike beginning from today March 17th, amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

 

Rising from an emergency meeting this morning, the doctors in a statement released by its president, Roland Aigbovo, said they deliberated extensively on the health threat posed by the coronavirus scare, their work conditions, and patient care before arriving at the “difficult decision to go on an indefinite strike.

 

According to the aggrieved doctors, the decision to embark on the strike at this time is due to the failure of the FCT administration to pay them their basic salaries for more than two months.

 

According to Aigbovo, there has been salary irregularities and shortfalls since the migration to the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System by the FCTA.

 

This decision comes hours after a third case of Coronavirus was confirmed in Lagos state.

Deeper Life Pastor Commits Suicide in Ogun State

A Deeper Life Bible Church pastor, Mr. Tunde, has reportedly committed suicide at the Mowe area of Ogun State after being defrauded of N600,000.

The incident, which occurred on Friday, threw the whole Atala community into confusion.

According to the eyewitness, pastor Tunde started a Thrift Contribution business two years ago, after he was sacked from his former company.

On the fateful day of the incident, the deceased sent his wife on errand, but before she returned, Tunde had emptied a bottle of Sniper into his mouth. The wife returned to meet him writhing in pain.

The wife later told people that she returned to find Tunde writhing on the ground. She raised the alarm, alerting other members of the community.

Tunde was rushed to a private hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

New Telegraph learnt that after Tunde was confirmed dead, his wife wept uncontrollable. Some residents described the pastor as an easy going person in the community.

One of the neighbours, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he was in his apartment on the fateful day, when he heard the cries of Tunde’s wife. He noted that the woman was screaming for help, causing him and other tenants to dash out.

The neighbour added: “I have not heard the woman scream in that manner before. It was unusual. It was when I and other neighbours rushed towards her that we saw the husband on the ground, writhing in pain. We rushed him to the hospital. It was when we got to the hospital that we discovered that he took Sniper.

“The doctor said there was nothing he could do at that particular time. We lost him. The deceased was working in a reputable organisation before he was sacked. In order not to remain idle, he took to thrift collection, and he was doing well. But he was defrauded of his clients’ money. I believe that he took his life because he didn’t want to be put to shame. But killing himself was not the solution. I pray his soul will rest in peace.”

Pregnant mum of two killed in cooking gas explosion in Abuja (photos)

A woman identified as Evelyn Chinwendu Ejike (nee Ogechukwu Osita) was killed when a cooking gas exploded in her house in Abuja last week.

 

Details of the incident is still sketchy, however, it was alleged that the deceased who was  pregnant was cooking and using her phone when the gas exploded.

 

 

The woman suffered 90 per cent burns on her body and died at the hospital where she was receiving treatment. 

 

Meanwhile, friends have taken to Facebook to mourn her death . One Ujunwa Joy, wrote:

"I still can't believe you are no more. Rip ogechukwu osita"

 

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Gas cylinders hit by a truck caused explosion in Abule Ado - NNPC

The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that the explosion which rocked Abule Ado community of Lagos State earlier today, was caused by a truck which struck gas cylinders in the community. 

 

In a statement released by NNPC, it was gathered that the gas cylinders which was hit by the truck were stacked in a gas processing plant located near the corporation’s system 2B Pipeline Right of Way.

 

The corporation explained that preliminary findings indicated that the impact of the explosion was so huge that it led to the collapse of nearby houses and damage to NNPC pipeline on which efforts are being made to curtail the resultant fire.

 

The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari and other top Management of the corporation departed for Lagos this evening for an on-the-spot assessment at the scene of the incident.

 

The statement reads in full; 

 

Abule Ado Explosion: NNPC Says Fire Triggered by Gas Explosion

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Sunday said that the reported explosion which rocked Abule Ado Area of Lagos State in the early hours of the day was as a result of gas explosion which occurred after a truck hit some gas cylinders stacked in a gas processing plant located near the corporation’s system 2B Pipeline Right of Way.

In a press release signed by NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, the corporation explained that preliminary findings indicated that the impact of the explosion was so huge that it led to the collapse of nearby houses and damage to NNPC pipeline on which efforts are being made to curtail the resultant fire.

The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari and other top Management of the corporation departed to Lagos this evening for an on-the-spot assessment at the scene of the incident.

Obateru stated that following the report of the explosion, the corporation quickly halted ongoing pumping operations on the Atlas Cove-Mosimi pipeline which was active at the time.

The release explained that NNPC had already mobilized its in-house combined team consisting of Health Safety Environment experts, Medical and Security personnel from its nearby Satellite Depot in Lagos, even as Lagos State Fire Service was also rallied to extinguish the fire.

The release said more fire firefighting personnel and equipment were mobillised from the NNPC Mosimi Area Office to provide extra fillip to the ongoing operation.

While assuring members of the public and residents of the affected communities to remain calm, the NNPC’s spokesman assured that the temporary shutdown of the petroleum products pipeline would not affect the normal supply of products to the Lagos and its environs.

He said the fire, currently burring at controlled condition, was being fought headlong, saying a detail assessment of the incident was underway to establish the extent of damage to the pipeline.

The NNPC Group Managing Director, Mallam Mele Kyari, commiserated with the victims of the incident, praying that God provides them succor at this hour.

Dr. Kennie Obateru
Group General Manager
Group Public Affairs Division
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
NNPC Towers
Abuja
15th March, 2020

 

Black Sunday: Pipeline explosion hits Lagos State as many are feared dead (Pictures)

Just now: pipeline Explosion rocks Lagos state.

A massive explosion which rocked Lagos on Sunday morning has led to the destruction of houses in different parts of the state.

Residents of Ijegun, Ikotun, Egbeda, Abule Ado, Okotoa, Isheri Olofin, FESTAC, Satellite Town said they were affected by the explosion.

Reactions from people living nearby:

"I live around there,some of our members houses collapsed, children died in Bethlehem college, a boarding achool and some are still trapped. God have mercy!!!

"The explosion shakes my house at ago palace way,so scary,me and kids ran ooo"

"At Abule ado..a pipeline got exploded due to technical issues not human efforts.. House, schools and churches were affected my pain here now is still some children that are in the hostel that are yet to be rescued🙇 Pls let's pray.its very serious"

"We where in the church this morning when we heard that sound, suddenly half of the windows in the church open at once, and people where scared"

"I was in a nearby restaurant eating this morning by 8:55 around satellite town Lagos, yeah the sound was shocking and the whole ground vibrated I have to run outside with a spoon on my hand."

"To think that this is funny for some people

It isn't funny at all...

There are lives of lifeless Children as a boarding school was burnt down to ashes...

Dead Children

It's not a joke block heads""

"Don't seems to understand why people are making a joke out of something that took away the lives of people and even innocent school kids, destroyed peoples hard earned properties and we are here laughing....... May God never allow us to wake up to such, not even our enemies "

3 Benue State University Students Burnt To Death By Mob (Graphic Photos)

Three students of the Benue State University were killed yesterday at the University of Agriculture in Benue state, after been caught with fire arms at the school gate.

They were apprehended and handed over to the community before jungle justice had its way. This incident happened following the reported death of a student in the Benue state university a day before.

During his visit to the scene of the jungle justice, the institution’s VC ordered the remains of the deceased BSU students to be evacuated while assuring maximum security for students that are willing to remain in school. He also gave students the permission to travel home until the commencement of exams slated for March 23 if they so wish.

Tears Flows: As A Titled Chief Dies On Top Of His Mistress During Intercourse

An Anambra state businessman and a titled Chief said to be in his early 40s has died during alleged marathon sexxx with a widow in Ebonyi

The incident which happened at a hotel in Afikpo South LGA, few days ago, came to the open when his lover who allegedly lost her husband recently raised the alarm attracting the hotel management to the scene.

The hotel management had reportedly invited the Police who took the body to an unnamed hospital where he was confirmed dead.

The remains have since been deposited in a mortuary while the lady lover was detained at The Police station

However, the embattled lady has denied having intercourse with her man lover.

The widow claimed that when she arrived the hotel from Anambra state, the man had taken two bottles of big stout and some substance suspected to be sexxxxx enhancing drug in readiness for action.

According to her, surprisingly, “he started behaving abnormally and breathing fast. I had not even touched him. So, I shouted and called the hotel people.”

It was gathered that when the wife of the deceased was eventually contacted, she came to Ebonyi and was told what happened. She opted not to pursue the case but instead, in agreement with the husband’s relations decided to retrieve the corpse from the police for burial.

“His wife said that it was a shameful death so they’re not ready to make case with anybody.

She has gone to the court to get the necessary papers to claim the corpse,” a source volunteered.

Police public relations officer for Enugu State, Ebere Amaraizu could not speak on the status of the matter, claiming to have just returned from official trip outside the state.

Today In History: Deputy Inspector General of Police, 3 Others Killed in Helicopter Crash

On February 14, 2012, a Police helicopter carrying the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, John Haruna and three other senior officers burst into flames and crashed killing everyone on board.

The tragic incident occurred in Kabong,Jos South Local Council of Plateau state..

It was gathered that the helicopter crashed into a building injuring an unspecified number of people including a baby. The casualties in the building were taken to the Air Force Military Hospital in Jos. Their injuries were not so serious and they survived.

According to reports, the police officers were on a routine aerial patrol of the city when the crash happened.

Chief Executive Officer of the Accident Investigation Bureau, Akin Olateru stated that while the cause of the accident could not be conclusively decided, investigation revealed some discrepancies and non-compliance with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations. He noted that the pilot's medical had expired at the time of accident and the simulator recurrence had elapsed. He also revealed that the co-pilot was not type-rated on the Bell 427 helicopter. He further stated that the engineer that released the helicopter prior to the flight had no type training and type rating on the aircraft model.

BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo Coronavirus Test Result Is Out

BREAKING: Ronaldo coronavirus test result is out

The president of the Portuguese islands has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has not been infected with the coronavirus despite being held in quarantine in his native Madeira.

But report says the Juventus star will remain at home while the fear of infection is still at large, with Italy on lockdown. Ronaldo’s team-mate Daniele Rugani became the first Serie A player to contract the illness with Paulo Dybala also reported to have tested positive – information Juventus have reportedly denied.

The Italian club confirmed 121 players and staff have gone into self-isolation. Ronaldo initially flew home to Madeira to visit his mother Dolores, who suffered a stroke earlier this month.

He is now unable to return to Italy due to strict mobility restrictions across the continent. There were reports in Italy that the former Real Madrid superstar had contracted the coronavirus but these have been confirmed to be false.

President of the Madeira regional government Miguel Albuquerque said: ‘I cannot speak of this issue for data protection reasons, but I want to say that the situation has been properly analysed and it is, at this time, guaranteed that there is no possibility of infection.’

Regional health secretary Pedro Ramos confirmed: ‘Both the athlete and his family are asymptomatic.’

Despite remaining in his homeland, Ronaldo is in daily contact with Juventus medical staff and is training in his personal gym.

All Serie A matches have been suspended until at least April 3, with Sampdoria striker Manolo Gabbiadini the second player in the top flight to have been confirmed to have contracted the illness.

13-year-old boy stabs his elder brother, 20, to death during an argument

13-year-old boy stabbed his elder brother to death while they were engaged in an argument.

 

Ebikari Andrew, 13, stabbed Tarikebina Andrew, 20, to death at Jehovah Witness Road, off Goodnews Street in Azikoro, Bayelsa State.

 

The brothers were at a friend's house at about 9pm on Saturday, March 7, when Tarikebina noticed Ebikari was falling asleep already. He asked him to go back home, since their house is only a few meters away. However, Ebikari refused.

 

His refusal led to a disagreement between them and, in anger, Ebi went into their friend's kitchen and brought out a knife with which he stabbed his elder brother.

 

Tarikebina was rushed to the Federal Medical Center Yenagoa where he was confirmed dead due to internal bleeding. 

 

Consequently, their father reportedly took his son's corpse home and hurriedly buried him to avoid a police investigation that could lead to the arrest of his younger son.

 

However, neighbours contacted the police and they responded to the scene and arrested the suspect and the boys' father.

 

The police also ordered the body of the murdered boy to be exhumed, and it was later taken to the hospital. 

 

The suspect and his father are in police custody for interrogation and possible prosecution on the matter.

Breaking: Kano state government announces Aminu Ado Bayero as new Emir of Kano

The Emir of Bichi, Aminu Ado Bayero has been announced as the new Emir of Kano.

The announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Usman Alhaji a few hours after the removal of Muhammadu Sanusi II.

According to the SSG, the appointment takes immediate effect.

Breaking: Sanusi removed as Emir of Kano

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II has been dethroned. This was announced at a special sitting of the Kano executive council chaired by Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of the state today Monday March 9th.

 

Usman Alhaji, secretary to the state government, who announced the dethronement, said it is with immediate effect. He added that a new emir will be announced shortly.

ASUU commences nationwide strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun a two- week warning strike which begins today Monday, March 9th.

 

National President of ASUU, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, announced this at end of the National Executive Council meeting(NEC) held at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT).

 

He said the strike action was to compel Federal government to implement the agreements and resolutions of Memorandum of Action discussed in the 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement, the 2013 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the 2017 Memorandum of Action (MoU), all of which have not been implemented.

Nigerian League player dies on the pitch after ambulance refuse to start

Chieme Martins of Nassarawa United has reportedly died after a collision with a Katsina United player in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match. The player who slumped on the pitch was unable to get immediate Medical attention as the ambulance at the Stadium reportedly refused to start. Efforts to revive him by the medics at the stadium failed and he was subsequently rushed to the hospital in a press crew vehicle but it proved unhelpful as he died on arrival at the hospital. His teammates where seen in a video crying on the pitch after he passed. Nigerians have taken to Social Media to mourn his death with many blaming the lack of readiness for emergencies for his death.

Wolexis.com@wolexis

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There was reportedly no ambulance at the stadium. After Chieme collapsed, it took some minutes before they got a private car to convey him to the hospital where he was confirmed to be dead.@LMCNPFL really needs to do better in enusring the safety of our players.

Wolexis.com@wolexis

None of the personnels who attended to Chieme Martins had an idea of how to arrest the situation. They were all clueless.

This is appalling and shouldn't be happening in a Professional league!

BREAKING: Gov Uzodinma Attacked

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, was attacked Sunday afternoon.

The incident occurred at Ohaji area of the state.

Upon the governor’s arrival at the area, youths of Mmahu community repeatedly shouted “Onye Oshi Vote, Onye Oshi Vote” (meaning “stolen votes” in Igbo language).

They threw bottles and sticks at the convoy.

Uzodinma’s bulletproof vehicle was damaged.

The governor could not attend the function he went for at Ohaji.

His security details stopped him from alighting from his vehicle due to the tensed atmosphere.

The operatives then made a detour and whisked Uzodinma away to safety.

Meanwhile, former Imo governor, Emeka Ihedioha of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has spoken on the Supreme court

reaffirmation of Uzodinma as the duly elected governor.

The apex court, last Tuesday, dismissed Ihedioha’s application which urged it to review its earlier judgment in favour Uzodinma.

Ihedioha, in his reaction, quoted the words of the late journalist, Dele Giwa, that “No evil deed will go unpunished”.

18 year old lady stabs boyfriend to death in Ogun

An 18-year-old lady, Idowu Abosede, has been arrested by men of the Ogun state police command for stabbing her boyfriend, Aliyu Ibrahim, to death over N3,000.

 

A statement released by the state Police command spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the lovers were involved in an argument when the unfortunate incident happened. Abosede was arrested following a distress call from the Seriki Hausa in Sagamu area of the state.

 

The Divisional Police Officer in Sagamu, SP Okiki Agunbiade, was said to have detailed his detectives to the scene of the crime, where a blood-stained knife was recovered.

“On interrogation, the suspect claimed that she came to pass the night with the deceased and when it was morning, she took the sum of N3,000 from the deceased which he was not ready to part with. This led to an argument between them.

She further stated that it was the deceased who brought out the knife and in the cause of dragging it with him, the knife stabbed him on his chest.” Oyeyemi said in his statement

 

The police spokesperson said the body of the deceased has been handed over to his relations on demand for burial according to Islamic injunctions.

Soldier kills four of his colleagues and then commits suicide in Borno

A Corporal of the Nigerian Army serving at the Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Borno state, opened fire killing 4 of his colleagues before shooting himself in the early hours of today February 26th.

 

A statement by Colonel Acting Director of Army Public Relations,Sagir Musa, said the unfortunate incident happened at the Army Super Camp 15, located at Malam Fatori in Borno. According to Musa, two other soldiers were  injured during the incident and are currently in stable condition in our hospital in Maiduguri.

 

“A corporal of the Army serving at the Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole, Army Super Camp 15, located at Malam Fatori went berserk in the early hours of Wednesday and opened fire, killing four of his colleagues before shooting himself.

Two of his colleagues were also injured during the incident and are currently in stable condition in our hospital in Maiduguri. Efforts are ongoing to contact the families of our gallant colleagues who paid the supreme price in the line of duty. May their gentle souls rest in peace.

Meanwhile, an investigation into the case has since been instituted to determine the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.” the statement read