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Tragic Accident Claims Two University Students in Cross River State
Six university students were traveling to their hometown in Ogoja following their institution’s two-week closure to prevent participation in the August 1 hardship protest.
A source confirmed to Punch that two students, from the Departments of Guidance and Counselling, and Biochemistry, lost their lives in the accident at Ikom.
“Yesterday, some of the students finished their exams and were heading to Ogoja. At Ikom, their vehicle had an accident. About six of them were involved. Two girls and one boy were brought in unconscious, and sadly, one girl and the boy died this morning,” the source said.
Two students remain hospitalized, while the other two sustained minor injuries.
The university announced the break to ensure student safety amid the planned nationwide protest. Academic activities are set to resume on August 12, 2024.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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