Kazeem Adebola Abdur-Rahmon, a recent graduate from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), has become an inspiration after achieving an impressive 4.88 CGPA out of 5.0 and receiving a ₦500,000 cash reward from the Ogun State government.

In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Kazeem shared his academic journey and recognitions from OOU’s 33rd Convocation (2022/2023).

Kazeem earned titles including:

Second Overall Best Graduating Student

Overall Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Engineering

Best Graduating Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Expressing gratitude after receiving the prize from Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Kazeem wrote, “Received my prize today as promised by the Governor…

Thank you, Ogun State Government ❤️.” His posts quickly went viral, with congratulatory messages and admiration pouring in from social media users.

Lagos State Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has expressed relief that Stephen Abuwatsaye, the cab driver allegedly assaulted by House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, did not issue an apology at a police station or before the case went to court.

The incident in Abuja, which occurred two weeks ago, drew public attention when Stephen recently released a video offering an unreserved apology to the lawmaker for “provoking” him.

Stephen’s apology video, in which he cited personal forgiveness and a desire for God’s mercy, sparked mixed reactions online, with some speculating that he may have been pressured.

In response on X (formerly Twitter), Hundeyin acknowledged the speculation but noted he was grateful the video wasn’t made under police involvement, as it would likely have led to criticism against the police force.

A recent Cadre Harmonisé report, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has projected a looming hunger crisis in Nigeria, estimating that 133.1 million people could face severe food insecurity by the 2025 lean season.

The report, prepared with the federal government and partners like the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF, highlights an alarming increase of seven million people at risk compared to last year.

The surge in food insecurity is attributed to economic hardships, record-high inflation, climate change, and ongoing violence, particularly in northeastern and northwestern states.

The number of people at emergency food insecurity levels (Phase 4) is expected to nearly double from one million in 2024 to 1.8 million in 2025.

Additionally, about 5.4 million children and 800,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women are at risk of acute malnutrition, with 1.8 million children possibly facing severe acute malnutrition and needing urgent care.

The report underscores Nigeria’s struggle with high inflation, especially in food prices, as a critical driver of this crisis.