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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.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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