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Japa: Leaders won’t run away when things are tough, Fashola tells youths
Japa: Leaders won’t run away when things are tough, Fashola tells youths
Babatunde Fashola, former Minister of Power, Works and Housing, has asked Nigerian youths to stay back in the country rather than seeking green pasture abroad amid the economic hardship.
Fashola, who said youths must be able to do something better for themselves, noted that an end must be put to the mass exodus of the country.
The two-term Lagos governor spoke on Saturday at the combined 8th and 9th convocation ceremonies of the Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo state.
Fashola, who admitted that things were tough in Nigeria, advised young people in the country to push their way through to get into a place of decision-making.
“Why did Mrs Folorunso Alakija not run away? Why did Chief Tunde Afolabi who have contributed to Nigeria not run away ? Why are they still here? Times were equally tough in their younger days that propelled the popular musician Dr Victor Olaiya’s song Ilu le o, ko s’owo l’ode…. (sics) in the 60s.
“The youths have become leaders in the Nigerian household, and therefore, they must embrace that responsibility. Do leaders also run away when it is difficult? There were tough times when Chief Ade-Ojo was at the University of Nigeria (UNN), but Ade-Ojo didn’t leave. If he had left, there would be no Elizade University.” he said.
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On his part. Michael Ade-Ojo, founder of the University, said he was fulfilled with the vision of the institution producing world-class graduates and supporting the education system in the country.
Ade-Ojo explained that despite the lack of financial returns on his investments in the university, he was happy that institution’s graduates are competing globally.
“I have been intentionally sacrificial with my investment in the university. It, therefore, gladdens my heart to see the seeds I sowed to humanity, already bringing forth useful fruits. My vision has always been to provide world-class education right here in Nigeria, and while there’s still work to be done, I am pleased with how far we have come,” he said.
He urged the university to always place greater emphasis on research and entrepreneurship training, noting that it will equip students to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Prof. Kayode Ijadunola, Vice-Chancellor of the university, said the institution was committed to producing well-rounded graduates who would be equipped with skills to solve the nation’s numerous economic and technology challenges.
“With new developments, a growing research portfolio, and strong community ties, Elizade University is poised to continue its upward trajectory in Nigerian higher education,” Ijadunola added.
Japa: Leaders won’t run away when things are tough, Fashola tells youths
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Oyo Boxer Stabbed to Death with Broken Bottle After Street Fight in Ibadan
A young amateur boxer identified as Kehinde, popularly known as KBlaq, has been stabbed to death during a violent incident at Olodo Garage in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, sparking outrage among residents and social media users who have called for justice for the deceased.
According to accounts circulating online, Kehinde was allegedly not among those initially involved in the street confrontation, which had reportedly ended before the fatal attack.
Witnesses claimed that the suspected assailant arrived after the initial fight had been brought under control and attacked the boxer with a broken bottle, stabbing him in the neck.
The victim reportedly sustained severe injuries and later died.
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An account shared on social media suggested that the alleged attacker was a commercial motorcycle operator who was not part of the original confrontation.
Another social media user, who described Kehinde as the younger brother of a friend, said the deceased was a twin and described him as a gentle person who rarely got into trouble.
The killing has generated widespread reactions, with several people demanding that the circumstances surrounding the incident be thoroughly investigated and those responsible brought to justice.
Confirming the incident on Monday, the spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the police had commenced an investigation.
Ayanlade confirmed the development during a telephone conversation with journalists but did not provide further details about the circumstances of the killing.
As of the time of filing this report, the police had not publicly disclosed whether any suspect had been arrested or established the motive behind the attack.
The incident has renewed concerns about street violence in Ibadan and the danger of confrontations escalating into fatal attacks.
Oyo Boxer Stabbed to Death with Broken Bottle After Street Fight in Ibadan
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Terrorists Kill Five Police Officers in Deadly Convoy Ambush on Sokoto-Zamfara Highway
Terrorists Kill Five Police Officers in Deadly Convoy Ambush on Sokoto-Zamfara Highway
Five police officers have been killed after suspected terrorists ambushed a convoy conveying security personnel from Sokoto State to Zamfara State for a special duty assignment.
The attack occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when the officers, travelling in a three-vehicle convoy, came under heavy gunfire from armed assailants.
The attackers reportedly opened fire on the vehicle bringing up the rear of the convoy, killing five officers in the process.
A police officer who was part of the team but survived the attack confirmed the incident, saying the assailants struck suddenly and targeted the vehicle behind the other two.
“We were travelling in three vehicles when they suddenly opened fire on the third vehicle behind us. Five of our members were killed in the process,” the officer said.
The personnel were reportedly travelling to Zamfara State for a special assignment when the incident occurred.
Further reports by Anadolu Agency indicated that the officers were deployed to provide security during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Zamfara North Senatorial District in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
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The convoy was reportedly travelling along the Sokoto-Gusau highway when the assailants intercepted the vehicle conveying the officers.
Confirming the deaths, the spokesperson for the Office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 10, Sokoto, DSP Abdullahi Faruk, said the remains of the five officers had been deposited at the morgue of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto.
He confirmed the incident during a telephone interview but promised to provide further details later.
Videos and photographs circulating on social media after the attack reportedly showed the bodies of some of the slain officers inside a vehicle, with their hands and legs tied.
The footage also showed personal belongings scattered around the scene and bloodstains inside the vehicle conveying the personnel.
The circumstances surrounding the reported tying of the victims’ hands and legs have not been independently established.
The latest killings add to growing security concerns in Nigeria’s North-West, particularly in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna and Kebbi states, where armed groups have continued to attack communities, abduct residents and target security personnel.
The attack has again highlighted the dangers confronting security operatives deployed to tackle armed groups across the region.
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Three Homeless Men Shot Dead in Midnight Attack at Lagos Bus Stop
Three homeless men have been shot dead by unidentified assailants while sleeping at the Post Office Bus Stop on Adeola Odeku Street in the Victoria Island area of Lagos State.
The victims were reportedly among about 10 homeless persons who regularly sleep at the bus stop when two unidentified men riding power bikes arrived and attacked them.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning, November 1, 2026, triggering police investigations after a concerned resident alerted security operatives to the discovery of the bodies.
According to a report by PUNCH, a police source in the community said an anti-crime patrol team was immediately deployed to the scene following the report.
The officers reportedly found the three men lying lifeless in pools of blood and commenced preliminary investigations, including enquiries among residents and other members of the public.
A second source familiar with the incident disclosed that closed-circuit television footage from the area allegedly captured the attackers arriving on two power bikes, each carrying a white delivery-style box.
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The suspects reportedly parked across the road before crossing to the bus stop, where the homeless persons were sleeping.
The CCTV footage allegedly showed the attackers inspecting the faces of some of the people at the location before approaching the victims and opening fire.
The assailants were also said to have inflicted machete wounds on different parts of the victims’ bodies during the attack.
One of the victims reportedly pleaded with the attackers to spare his life, appealing to them to resolve whatever differences they might have had peacefully. However, the assailants allegedly shot him dead.
The three victims were said to be relatively new faces at the location, having recently joined other homeless persons who regularly spend the night at the bus stop.
Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, said the bodies had been evacuated and deposited at the Lagos State Government’s Mainland Hospital, Yaba, for autopsy.
She added that preliminary investigations were ongoing to identify the deceased and trace their families, as well as establish the circumstances surrounding the killings.
The police spokesperson did not disclose whether any arrests had been made or establish a possible motive for the attack.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of vulnerable people sleeping in public spaces, particularly those without access to secure accommodation.
Three Homeless Men Shot Dead in Midnight Attack at Lagos Bus Stop
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