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Over 100 Students Hospitalised as Fresh Suspected Gas Leak Hits Ogun Schools
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun

Over 100 Students Hospitalised as Fresh Suspected Gas Leak Hits Ogun Schools

Fear and confusion gripped residents of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State on Friday after a fresh suspected gas leak affected more than 100 students and teachers across multiple schools, forcing many victims into hospitals for emergency treatment.

The latest incident occurred less than two months after a similar environmental scare in the town, raising fresh concerns over public safety and air quality in the area.

Among the affected schools are Anglican Girls’ Grammar School, Obalende, and Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Epe Garage, alongside other nearby public schools reportedly impacted by the strange emission.

Witnesses said students suddenly began experiencing symptoms including stomach pain, dizziness, breathing difficulty, weakness and fainting during school hours, triggering panic among teachers and parents.

Several of the victims were rushed to the Ogun State General Hospital in Ijebu-Ode, while others were taken to private medical facilities as worried parents scrambled to rescue their children.

Videos circulating on social media showed terrified students fleeing school premises while teachers and emergency responders struggled to assist affected pupils, some of whom reportedly collapsed during the incident.

One eyewitness described the situation as worse than the previous gas leak recorded in April.

“I am presently at the Ogun State Hospital, Ijebu Ode, and I can tell you that the previous gas leak incident is nothing compared to what we are witnessing now,” the source said.

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“The hospital is overcrowded with affected students, while some parents have taken their children to private hospitals for treatment. Multiple schools were affected, and over 100 students are said to have been impacted.”

Confirming the development, Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, said the government had activated emergency response measures to contain the situation and investigate the source of the suspected emission.

According to him, officials from the Ministry of Environment, the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), security agencies and local government authorities have been mobilised to assess the affected areas and coordinate emergency response efforts.

The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, alongside OGEPA Managing Director, Kenny Bello, were also seen visiting affected communities and hospitals to monitor the situation and ensure victims receive proper medical attention.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Ogun State Government disclosed that an Air Quality Monitoring Device installed at Ijebu-Ode Grammar School detected elevated methane gas levels in parts of the town.

The Commissioner revealed that methane concentration peaked at about 13,500 parts per million in some locations.

He explained that although the concentration remains below the lower explosive limit, it is still environmentally significant and requires urgent technical investigation.

The government has now activated a multi-agency environmental and public health assessment team made up of environmental regulators, emergency personnel and air quality experts.

The team is expected to determine the exact source of the emission, evaluate the level of exposure risk and investigate the possible presence of other hazardous gases, including hydrogen sulphide and volatile organic compounds.

Residents have also been advised to avoid open flames and ignition sources in areas where unusual gas odours are noticed until investigations are concluded.

The latest incident has renewed public anxiety in Ijebu-Ode following a similar case in April at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, where dozens of students and a teacher were hospitalised after inhaling a strange chemical substance during morning assembly.

The repeated incidents have intensified calls for a comprehensive environmental investigation into possible industrial pollution, underground gas seepage or other environmental hazards threatening schools and residential communities in the area.

As investigations continue, concerned residents and parents are demanding urgent and lasting solutions to prevent another recurrence of the frightening situation.

Over 100 Students Hospitalised as Fresh Suspected Gas Leak Hits Ogun Schools

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I Caught My Husband in Our Matrimonial Bed With Another Woman, Waited for Them to Finish – Wife

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I Caught My Husband in Our Matrimonial Bed With Another Woman, Waited for Them to Finish – Wife

 

KUMASI, GHANA — A woman has sparked widespread reactions after recounting how she caught her husband allegedly having an affair with another woman in their matrimonial bedroom but chose to wait until they were done before confronting him.

 

The woman made the revelation during an interview on Nhyira 104.5 FM, where she narrated the shocking experience and her unusual reaction to discovering her husband’s alleged infidelity.

 

According to her account, she returned home unexpectedly and discovered that her husband was in their bedroom with another woman.

 

Rather than immediately confronting the pair, creating a scene or attempting to force her way into the room, she decided to remain calm and wait for them to finish.

 

“I caught my husband in our bed with another woman, so I waited for them to finish,” she reportedly told the programme’s presenters.

 

Her revelation has since generated considerable attention on social media, with clips from the interview circulating across various online platforms and triggering heated discussions about marriage, betrayal and relationships.

 

The woman’s unusual decision to wait instead of immediately confronting her husband has particularly divided social media users.

 

Some commentators expressed admiration for her composure, arguing that she demonstrated remarkable self-control in a situation that could easily have resulted in a heated confrontation.

 

Others, however, questioned how she managed to remain calm after discovering such an intimate betrayal, with some suggesting that the shock of the discovery might have left her temporarily speechless.

 

Some social media users also wondered what happened after the couple allegedly finished, particularly how the woman confronted her husband and what explanation he offered for the incident.

 

Others turned the story into a broader discussion about the importance of faithfulness and respect in marriage, insisting that no spouse should have to endure the humiliation of discovering an affair in their matrimonial home.

 

The account also attracted humorous reactions from some online commentators, who described the woman’s patience as extraordinary, while others said they would have reacted very differently if they had found themselves in a similar situation.

 

However, the circumstances surrounding the alleged affair, including the identity of the other woman and what happened after the discovery, have not been independently established.

 

As the interview continues to circulate online, the woman’s account has added another chapter to ongoing social media conversations about marital infidelity, trust, emotional control and the painful consequences of betrayal.

 

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Court Admits Supreme Court Judgment Against Emefiele in $4.5bn, N2.8bn Fraud Trial Despite Defence Objection

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Court Admits Supreme Court Judgment Against Emefiele in $4.5bn, N2.8bn Fraud Trial Despite Defence Objection
Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele in court

Court Admits Supreme Court Judgment Against Emefiele in $4.5bn, N2.8bn Fraud Trial Despite Defence Objection

LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Ikeja Special Offences Court has overruled an objection by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, and admitted a certified true copy of a Supreme Court judgment into evidence in his ongoing $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud trial.

Justice Rahman Oshodi, who presided over the proceedings on Friday, admitted the judgment as Exhibit L, ruling that it was a public document admissible in evidence.

The document reportedly concerns multiple properties forfeited to the Federal Government and allegedly linked to the former CBN governor.

The prosecution had sought to tender the Supreme Court judgment through its eighth witness, Alvan Gurumnaan, the lead investigator in the case.

However, Emefiele’s defence counsel opposed its admission, questioning its relevance and legal admissibility in the ongoing criminal proceedings.

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Emefiele is facing a 19-count charge bordering on alleged gratification, corrupt demands and abuse of office involving $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion.

He is standing trial alongside Henry Omoile, who faces a separate three-count charge over the alleged unlawful acceptance of gifts.

During Friday’s proceedings, the defence challenged the prosecution’s attempt to introduce the Supreme Court judgment, raising concerns about its relevance to the criminal trial and the circumstances surrounding the document’s presentation.

The defence also questioned the prosecution’s reliance on the judgment, which arose from a forfeiture-related matter.

In his ruling, Justice Oshodi dismissed the objections, holding that a certified true copy of a court judgment qualifies as a public document that can be admitted in evidence.

The judge explained that judgments are tendered in subsequent proceedings to establish what a court had previously decided, not to automatically import the evidence presented in the earlier case into a fresh trial.

He cited several judicial authorities, including David v. Friyisi Akperen (2000), Egwu v. Ezeubu (1992), Okoye v. Ogoji (1991) and Ademba v. Odizi (1999), in support of his position.

Justice Oshodi further held that the omission of certain ancillary details did not make the certified judgment incomplete or inadmissible.

Following the ruling, the court admitted the document as Exhibit L, with its use restricted to establishing the decisions previously reached by the Supreme Court concerning the disputed assets.

The development marks another stage in the prosecution’s presentation of evidence against the former CBN governor.

The court subsequently adjourned the case until December 17, 2026, for the continuation of cross-examination and further proceedings.

 

Court Admits Supreme Court Judgment Against Emefiele in $4.5bn, N2.8bn Fraud Trial Despite Defence Objection

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[ICYMI] Mohbad Was Killed Over DNA Dispute, His Friend Told Me – Father Alleges

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[ICYMI] Mohbad Was Killed Over DNA Dispute, His Friend Told Me – Father Alleges

 

LAGOS, Nigeria — Joseph Aloba, father of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has alleged that his son was killed over issues surrounding DNA testing and paternity.

 

Aloba made the startling allegation during an emotional interview, claiming that a close friend of the late singer told him that the controversy over paternity was connected to his son’s death.

 

” Mohbad was killed because of DNA. I’m saying it now for the whole world to hear. Mohbad was killed because of DNA, his friend told me. He was killed because of paternity,” the bereaved father declared.

 

His claim has introduced another dimension to the controversy surrounding the circumstances of the singer’s death and the prolonged dispute within his family.

 

DNA Controversy Deepens

 

Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27, under circumstances that have continued to generate public debate and calls for justice.

 

Since his death, a protracted disagreement has emerged between his father and widow, Omowunmi Aloba, over the paternity of their son, Liam.

 

The dispute has also fuelled demands for a DNA test to establish the child’s biological paternity.

 

The controversy took another turn following reported court-ordered DNA sample collection involving parties connected to the dispute in October, although the outcome of the process remains a subject of public interest.

 

Father Seeks Public Support

 

During the interview, Joseph Aloba appealed to Nigerians and other well-meaning individuals to support his demand for justice and transparency over his son’s death.

 

He maintained that there were deeper issues surrounding the events that preceded the singer’s demise, pointing specifically to the alleged connection between the DNA controversy and the circumstances of his death.

 

However, his latest allegation has not been independently substantiated, and no official investigative finding has established that a DNA or paternity dispute was responsible for Mohbad’s death.

 

The allegation is therefore expected to generate further reactions as Nigerians continue to demand answers over the circumstances surrounding the death of the former Marlian Records singer.

 

Mohbad’s death remains a subject of public interest, with his family and supporters continuing to seek clarity and justice.

[ICYMI] Mohbad Was Killed Over DNA Dispute, His Friend Told Me – Father Alleges

 

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