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Uzor Kalu’s mission suspicious. We will hold him responsible if anything happens to Kanu in DSS custody – IPOB
The Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, have vowed to hold former Abia state Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu responsible if anything happens to its leader, Nnamdi Kanu in DSS custody.IPOB lamented that Kalu’s unsolicited visit to Kanu while in detention was worrisome, adding that the purpose of his visit was unknown and suspicious.This was according to a statement by Emma Powerful, spokesman of IPOB. He said: “We the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of our great leader Mazi Nnamdi KANU is raising alarm over the unsolicited visit of Orji Uzor…
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COVID-19 affected my fight against corruption, insecurity – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed his inability to tackle efficiently the issues of corruption and insecurity on the Covid19 pandemic Buhari disclosed this at the United Arab Emirates, during Nigeria Day at the EXPO DUBAI 2020 on Friday.This was contained in a statement signed by his spokesman, Femi Adesina.He stressed the need for world leaders to work together and reinforce partnerships to limit the catastrophic consequences of the pandemic.“The concerted efforts by world leaders, working together, enabled us to limit the catastrophic consequences of this pandemic.“Nigeria, like other countries in the world, was impacted negatively by the COVID-19 pandemic, compounding…
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Sylvester Oromoni: Our colleague owns Dowen College – Ubi Franklin reveals
Nigerian music manager, Ubi Franklin has disclosed that one of his colleagues in the entertainment industry is the owner of Dowen College, Lekki.Ubi made this known in a post shared on his official Twitter page while seeking justice for 12-year-old, Sylvester Oromoni who died from internal injuries after he was assaulted by some students.According to him, some of his colleagues in the industry wouldn’t speak up because they are covering the owner.He however urged them to reveal the truth and seek justice for Oromoni“I know some of my colleagues or Abi some celebrities will not speak up about this “Dowen…
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Dowen college: ”We are determined to pursue this case to the end”- Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, speaks on death of Sylvester Oromoni
Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, who has reacted to the tragic death of 12-year-old Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni. Oromoni who is from Delta State was bullied and beaten by fellow students which led to his death. In a statement released on social media today, Governor Okowa said he spoke with Sylvester’s father last night. He said as a government that places priority on the lives of its citizens, the government will ensure they pursue the case to the end. ”Last night, I spoke to Mr. Sylvester Oromoni, the father of late Sylvester Oromoni Jr., the Dowen College student who…
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Sylvester Oromoni: Shutting school isn’t enough – Kanayo O. Kanayo warns Gov Sanwo-Olu
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has sent a very clear message to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the death of Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos State.The death of Oromoni Jnr has sparked agitations from Nigerians who are demanding justice for the junior secondary school boy.Oromoni was said to have been bullied and beaten by fellow students and later died of supposed injuries from the beating.The school has, however, continued to deny all the allegations, stating that Oromoni was neither bullied nor beaten but only complained of hip pain after playing football.The victim’s…
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”Mummy, I didn’t play ball. I didn’t fall”- Father of late Dowen College student reveals what his son said before he died
Mr. Sylvester Oromoni, the father of the 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos, who died after allegedly being tortured by fellow students for refusing to join their cult group in school, has broken his silence. In an interview with The Cable, Mr Oromoni was said to have betrayed his emotions while he spoke. He said his family watched their last child die in their presence. He said the students whose names his son mentioned before he died were reported to the school authorities for bullying the last term but that the alleged bullying continued afterwards. “My son suffered. His birthday…
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Dowen College: Atiku demands justice for Sylvester Oromoni
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has demanded justice for Sylvester Oromoni, the 12-year-old Secondary School student, who was allegedly assaulted at Dowen College Lagos State.Sylvester died from internal injuries he sustained after an assault by fellow students.The school Principal, Mrs. Adebisi Layiwola has however denied any form of bullying or attack on the student.This led the Lagos State government to shut down the school and ordered an investigation into the incident following the outrage on the case.Reacting on Twitter, Atiku urged the the authorities to bring the culprits to book.He wrote, “We shall be failing in our duties as parents/guardians,…
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“We will move online” Dowen College tells parents after the Lagos State Government shut school following death of student
Dowen College has assured parents and students that they will continue the academic session online following the Lagos State Government order that the school be closed indefinitely. The state government said the school will remain closed pending the outcome of the investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jr. allegedly tortured in school by other students. Dowen had initially asked students to stay at home for two days, adding that school will resume next week for exams. This led to outrage as Nigerians asked why the school is carrying on with exams when a student died due to an incident…
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Doctor defiles his 15-year-old maid while checking her Virginity, offers N1 Million to keep It Secret
Nigerian activist, Harrison Gwamnishu has rescued a 15-year-old girl that was allegedly defiled by a medical doctor under the guise of checking if she’s still a virgin.He added that the medical doctor offered him N1 million to bury the case. Harrison wrote, “CASH OF ONE MILLION NAIRA BRIBE TO CLOSE A SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE. Last two weeks, we received a complaint from an anonymous caller and pleaded we help handle a case of Child Sexual abuse. We immediately activated our intervention team led by Harrison Gwamnishu to investigate the complaint. FINDINGS: A medical doctor under the guise of checking the…
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Dowen shuts down over death of 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni
Dowen College has shut down over controversy surrounding the alleged death of a 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni.The school in a statement on Friday, said it will be closed for two days over the current situation.The statement read: “In view of the situation concerning the school and considering the emotions of our students we have advised that our students stay home tomorrow Friday 3rd and Monday 6th December 2021.“This will also afford the students opportunity to revise for their forthcoming examination starting next week”.Oromoni’s death became public knowledge after a family member, identified as Perri, on Thursday posted about the incident…
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Zamfara government bars MDAs from speaking to media, says it is to control misinformation
Zamfara state Government has barred Officials of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the state from speaking to the media. This was made known in a statement by Zamfara Commissioner for Information Ibrahim Dosara, on Thursday December 2. He said the decision is in a bid to control misinformation. Dosara added that only the ministry of information or the commissioner for information is allowed to speak on behalf of the government, while the special adviser on media to the governor is the only person allowed to speak on behalf of the governor adding that any information from any other party…
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Poverty will multiply if Nigeria breaks up – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that poverty will be on the increase if Nigeria breaks up. Osinbajo said this while receiving a delegation of the Muhammadu Buhari Osinbajo (MBO) Dynamic Support Group at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday December 2. He reiterated that the security challenges in the country would be resolved in due course and that Nigeria would be stronger and greater and noted the need to maintain unity in the country. He said; “We must never relent in ensuring that we keep to the ideals of the country and we don’t lose sight of what we…
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