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LASPOTECH Staff School Student’s death: three workers of the institution remanded

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3 years ago

December 9, 2022

Following the death of Abdulrahman Dauda, the student of Lagos State Polytechnic, now Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Staff Secondary School recently killed by a speeding vehicle, three workers of the institution have been remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Prison pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), Lagos State.

Mr. Kuye Lanre, the public relations officer of the institution, revealed this to FIJ on Thursday.

When further asked to provide more details on the case, Lanre declined on the premise that the matter was being handled by a court of law.

“As I speak with you, three of our colleagues are in Kirikiri prison awaiting the DPP’s advice. So, I cannot comment on that,” Lanre told FIJ on the phone.

During FIJ’s visit to the school on Wednesday, Fagbenro Ibrahim, the acting principal of the school, simply told our reporter that the matter was in court, adding that “the Lagos State Government has taken over the case”.

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MORE DETAILS ON THE INCIDENT

A security guard who refused to mention his name explained to FIJ that on the day Dauda’s mother came to organise a solo protest in front of the staff school’s gate, the management drafted him and others to the scene to ensure orderliness.

He said, “The day his mother came, the university management deployed us to the scene. As a father, I pitied the woman. As a result of the incident, the management had directed us to join the secondary school security team,” he told FIJ.

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“Let me also tell you that the school was immediately closed down when the event happened. They just resumed last week to allow the students continue their examinations.

“I do not know at what point he died. But he was rushed to a hospital,” he said, believing this reporter was a student of the institution.

He was unable to provide a response to our reporter’s question on how Dauda could run pass both the staff school’s gate and the university’s main gate without being stopped by either of the teams of armed and unarmed security personnel stationed at both gates.

A female security guard at the institution said until the incident, the security guards manning the university were never posted to the staff school.

“As you can see, our uniforms are different; ours is orange while the staff school’s is black with white stripes. However, the incident prompted the management to ask us to join them (staff school) in manning their gate,” she explained to FIJ.

A campus driver also explained to FIJ that Dauda was said to have given his fellow student a chemical substance when they were in the school’s laboratory.

His words, “They were in the laboratory on that day and they said he gave his friend a chemical solution. His friend consumed it and went unconscious. He’s now fine.”

“With fear, and in an attempt escape a reprimand, he ran out of the school. As his his teacher was chasing him, he was crushed to death on the expressway in front of the university.

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“He was not a small boy. He was in Senior Secondary School 2 and was about 18 years old. Unfortunately, the driver who killed him sped off.”

Our reporter observed a heavy presence of a joint team of security agents, such as policemen and soldiers, on the campus during his visit.

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A video clip of Dauda’s mother, which was posted by a tweep who identifies as Nifemi with the handle @slaywithadmiral, went viral after she staged a one-man protest to demand justice for her son.

Nifemi had tweeted the video with a hashtag, #Justiceforabdulrahmon, on November 30.

#Justiceforabdulrahmon
The young boy was killed by a moving vehicle when his teacher was chasing him
Laspotech Secondary school ikorodu pic.twitter.com/a2oc8SD2Hp

— nifemi (@slaywithadmiral) November 29, 2022

Efforts to contact Dauda’s mother for comments had not been successful at press time.

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NGE, SERAP, NUJ Petition Tinubu to Investigate Wike’s Threat Against TV Journalist

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6 minutes ago

April 7, 2026

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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike

NGE, SERAP, NUJ Petition Tinubu to Investigate Wike’s Threat Against TV Journalist

The Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), the Socio‑Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have petitioned President Bola Tinubu to investigate a controversial remark by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which was interpreted as a threat against Channels Television presenter Seun Okinbaloye.

The groups, in a joint statement, condemned Wike’s comment and urged the federal government to conduct a thorough, transparent, and effective investigation. They emphasized the need to ensure the safety and protection of journalists against intimidation and harassment while carrying out their duties.

Wike’s controversial statement came during a media interaction in Abuja last Friday. Responding to comments made by Okinbaloye on Politics Today regarding concerns over the 2027 elections and the potential dominance of a single party, Wike said: “If there was any way to break the screen, I would have shot him.” The remark sparked nationwide criticism, with media groups describing it as a threat to press freedom.

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Although Wike later clarified that his comment was figurative and expressed regret, NGE, SERAP, and NUJ warned that such rhetoric is dangerous and undermines the constitutional rights of journalists. They highlighted growing pressures on press freedom in Nigeria, noting that the country dropped ten places to 122nd in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, amid increasing reports of assaults, arrests, and intimidation against journalists.

The organisations also called on the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to work with relevant agencies to investigate threats against media practitioners and hold perpetrators accountable. They stressed that public officials must remain open to scrutiny and criticism and that journalists must be able to perform their duties without fear.

In addition, the groups cautioned against the use of lawsuits to intimidate journalists, known as strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), and urged the government to publicly reaffirm its commitment to media freedom and the protection of press rights.

The petitions reflect a broader concern over escalating threats to journalists in Nigeria and signal a call for decisive government action to safeguard democratic accountability and freedom of expression.

NGE, SERAP, NUJ Petition Tinubu to Investigate Wike’s Threat Against TV Journalist

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BREAKING: Kebbi Assembly Speaker Muhammad Ankwai Dies in Egypt

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April 7, 2026

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Muhammad Usman Ankwai, the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly

BREAKING: Kebbi Assembly Speaker Muhammad Ankwai Dies in Egypt

Muhammad Usman Ankwai, the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, has died in Egypt following a brief illness, sending shockwaves across political and public circles in the state. He reportedly passed away on Monday while seeking medical treatment abroad.

Ankwai, who represented the Zuru Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was elected Speaker of the 10th Assembly on June 8, 2023. In his role as Speaker, he was instrumental in legislative oversight, policy formulation, and governance initiatives in Kebbi State.

Details surrounding his illness remain undisclosed, but reports indicate he had traveled to Egypt for treatment. The sudden news of his passing has triggered an outpouring of grief from lawmakers, party officials, and residents, many of whom described him as a dedicated and committed public servant.

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Political analysts note that Ankwai’s death comes during a critical period in Kebbi State politics, as party realignments and preparations for the 2027 general elections are underway. His leadership and influence in the House of Assembly had been significant in shaping legislative agendas and state governance.

Tributes are already flowing on social media, with colleagues and political figures lauding his contributions to the state legislature. Details regarding burial arrangements and official funeral protocols are expected to be released by his family and the Kebbi State Assembly in the coming days.

Ankwai’s passing marks a significant loss for the political landscape in Kebbi State, where his work as a legislator and Speaker had earned him respect across party lines.

BREAKING: Kebbi Assembly Speaker Muhammad Ankwai Dies in Egypt

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Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty in US to $5 Million Illegal Money Transfer Scheme

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April 7, 2026

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Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty in US to $5 Million Illegal Money Transfer Scheme

A Nigerian-born US resident, Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ugwu, has pleaded guilty to running a $5 million illegal money transfer scheme linked to fraud and cybercrime, in a case that underscores growing international efforts to combat financial crimes.

The guilty plea was announced by US Attorney Eric Grant in Fresno, California. Ugwu, 49, who lives in Bakersfield, California, admitted to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business between December 2020 and August 2023.

According to court documents, Ugwu used his company, Franklin Finance Inc., to open and control about 20 bank accounts across nine financial institutions, receiving approximately $5 million from over 100 individuals in the United States.

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Authorities revealed that at least $580,000 of the funds were proceeds of fraud, sent by victims of cybercrime, including business email compromise (BEC) scams and other online fraud schemes. Ugwu then transferred the money to individuals in countries such as China and Nigeria, effectively facilitating money laundering operations.

Prosecutors said the business operated without the required licences, and Ugwu used false representations to banks and customers to conceal the illegal nature of his activities, allowing the scheme to run for nearly three years.

The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations, reflecting intensified US crackdowns on international fraud networks and financial crimes.

Ugwu is scheduled to be sentenced on July 27, 2026, by Jennifer L. Thurston. He faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, although the final sentence will be determined based on federal guidelines.

The US fraud case involving Ifeanyi Ugwu highlights the critical role of intermediaries in enabling global cybercrime and the increasing cooperation among law enforcement agencies to dismantle such networks.