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Nigerian youths celebrate Ooni’s achievements on fifth anniversary
A young Nigerian entrepreneur, Chukwuebuka Obidike, has joined other Nigerian youths to celebrate the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and his many achievements on his fifth year on the throne.
The Abuja-based Youth Ambassador to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said during a visit to the monarch in his Ile Ife palace that he was thrilled by the numerous achievements of the monarch, adding that these had further endeared him to the people and increased their respect for the Ooni.
He said he had “a wonderful time celebrating the most youth-friendly and peaceful traditional leader in Nigeria, and I believe in the whole of the African continent too.”
Obidike who hails from Nnewi in Anambra State, said, “In an era where people do not believe in leadership, they see it as an opportunity to siphon funds but the Ooni’s innovative ideas have made an indelible imprints in Nigeria, especially among the youths, and he’s indeed a positive influence to younger generation.”
He further stated, “His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Oguwunsi Ojaja II is a lover of youths and is always empowering young people individually and collectively through one of his outstanding innovative ideas “Grass to Grace (G2G) Foundation.
“A lot of young people who are undergraduates are also in his scholarship scheme through the foundation where he’s also making young graduates millionaires. It’s always very difficult to know his biological children because of his love for the people especially young Nigerians. He doesn’t segregate and most importantly he is humble.”
Obidike restated his usual position that Nigerian youths must believe in the vision of their founding fathers, even as he urged them to ensure that their faith is reinvigorated towards the actualisation of the Nigerian dream.
He also enjoined the youths to be proactive and creative using the platform and opportunities available to them to create the enabling environment for other young persons to thrive and live their dreams.
Obidike said it was a memorable experience being part of the activities in honour of the monarch on his fifth anniversary on the throne, which featured cocktail, a lecture, panel discussions and dinner with the monarch.
The celebration attracted very important personalities from within and outside the country.
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Lagos resident remanded in prison for illegal dumping of waste
Lagos resident remanded in prison for illegal dumping of waste
A Lagos resident, Olawale Ogunbadejo, has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre by a Magistrate’s Court for illegal waste disposal on a public road.
The court ordered his remand on Wednesday, pending a trial scheduled for June 26. This was disclosed on social media by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Wale Ajetunmobi.
“Mr Olawale Ogunbadejo, caught disposing of refuse on the road, has just been remanded in Kiri-Kiri Prison by the Magistrate’s Court till June 26,” he wrote on X
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Ogunbadejo, who resides at No. 25, Ajiboye Street, Alapere, in the Ketu area of Lagos, was caught on camera on dumping waste on the Alapere Link Bridge on Wednesday, May 21.
The state government earlier on Wednesday called for help in locating Ogunbadejo and promised a reward for anyone that can help with useful information that can lead to his arrest.
He was later apprehended in a joint operation carried out by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as KAI.
Lagos resident remanded in prison for illegal dumping of waste
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Gunmen abduct medical doctor in Zamfara
Gunmen abduct medical doctor in Zamfara
In yet another troubling incident of insecurity in Nigeria’s northwest, gunmen have abducted Dr. Abdullahi Dangulbi, a medical doctor serving at the Anka General Hospital in Zamfara State.
The abduction was revealed on Thursday by security analyst Zagazola Makama via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
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According to the report, Dr. Dangulbi was kidnapped around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday while traveling from Anka to the state capital, Gusau. He was reportedly ambushed by armed men at Tashar Kalgo village, just after Jangebe town in Talata Mafara Local Government Area.
So far, there has been no official statement from the authorities, and it remains unclear whether the kidnappers have established contact or made any ransom demands.
Gunmen abduct medical doctor in Zamfara
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Suspected herdsmen kill newlywed soldier, many others in Benue community
Suspected herdsmen kill newlywed soldier, many others in Benue community
A wave of sorrow has swept through Benue State following a deadly nighttime attack on Ikobi-Ochekwu community in Apa Local Government Area.
The brutal assault, carried out by suspected herdsmen late Wednesday night, left several residents dead—including a soldier who had reportedly just gotten married.
Eyewitness accounts reveal that the assailants stormed the village under the cover of darkness, unleashing hours of terror. Gunshots rang out as the attackers fired indiscriminately at helpless villagers. Homes were also set ablaze, leaving survivors devastated and homeless.
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A resident identified as Ochofie said that the village was caught completely off guard. “They came in the night, shooting everywhere and burning our homes. It was like a nightmare,” he said.
“In the early hours of Thursday, two more bodies were discovered in nearby Ijaha, identified as Sani Ngbede and Aduba Paul Ogboyi,” a source said.
The identities of other victims, including the slain soldiers who was said to have recently tied the knot, are yet to be officially confirmed by authorities
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