Friday 29 April 2016
Oba of Benin is Dead
The Great Oba of Benin, Omo n'Oba n'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa I, has
died. The monarch's death was announced by the Prime Minister and Iyase
of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe, in company of other traditional
Chiefs today April 29th.
“Osorhue Bunrun. Oba Erediauwa of Benin Kingdom, the Prince if Peace, Ebo, Ayemwirhe, emini mini mini, has returned with his ancestors. May he find perfect peace with God.”the Iyase saidThe late monarch ascended the throne in March 1979. May his soul rest in peace... Amen.
Wizkid Verified By Instagram After Drake Recognised Him (PHOTO)
Wizkid Gets Verified By Instagram – Superstar singer Wizkid has finally
had his personal Instagram account verified by the photo-sharing
website.
The Ojuelegba singer recently became the first Nigerian singer to appear in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This was thanks to his feature on Drake’s One Dance alongside Kyla.
Wizkid has become a global superstar. He is establishing himself in the American industry while remaining a dominant force in his native Africa. The singer is currently in Sierra Leone for the country’s Independence celebrations. He was personally received by President Ernest Bai Koroma, a show of Wizkid’s influence around the continent.
Only a few Nigerian celebrities have been verified on Instagram, and Wizkid now joins elite company that includes Davido, Don Jazzy and Genevieve Nnaji.
The Ojuelegba singer recently became the first Nigerian singer to appear in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This was thanks to his feature on Drake’s One Dance alongside Kyla.
Wizkid has become a global superstar. He is establishing himself in the American industry while remaining a dominant force in his native Africa. The singer is currently in Sierra Leone for the country’s Independence celebrations. He was personally received by President Ernest Bai Koroma, a show of Wizkid’s influence around the continent.
Only a few Nigerian celebrities have been verified on Instagram, and Wizkid now joins elite company that includes Davido, Don Jazzy and Genevieve Nnaji.
Mercy Aigbe- "I Was Never Arrested In Oshogbo"
The sultry actress has responded to reports that she was arrested yesterday at Olaiya Junction,Osogbo. She wrote on instagram;
“Morning
Fam, it has come to my attention that news has been flying around that I
was arrested by the police in Osogbo. ..For the records I was never
ARRESTED! I was shooting a movie in osogbo and was going for a break
with my PA and Driver when we saw a police van chasing us, they later
double crossed us, came out of their van and started banging the bonnet
of my car asking us to come down. I was shocked and scared because I
didn’t know what was going on.
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See Photos Of Boko Haram Leaders Captured By The Nigerian Army «
The Nigerian army this evening posted photos of cattle rustlers and boko haram terrorists they captured in recent raids.
Below is an Official press release from DHQ;
In a renewed onslaught on the leadership of Boko Haram
terrorists, troops have earlier today, Thursday 28th April 2016, again
made an unprecedented catch.
The gallant troops tracked and arrested 6 terrorists kingpins who
sneaked into Kala Balge as a result of the onslaught of our heroic
troops on the terrorists in Sambisa.
The 6 notorious Ameers (leaders), noted for getting logistics
support and information for the Boko Haram terrorists, were arrested in a
swift military operation by troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade.
The unrepentant and hardened insurgents which include Musa Kalile
Sabakara (an Ameer), Babagana John (an informant and also seller of
foodstuffs), Isah Abakar (an Ameer) and Usman Abasa, (who specializes on
cattle rustling and selling of food stuffs), as well Bukar Gujja (a
tailor who prepare clothes for the terrorists) and Bukar Kahalifa (also a
tailor who prepares the dress for the Boko Haram terrorists), are
presently undergoing interrogation.
Kindly disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations
See List Of States In Nigeria Owing Workers' Salaries & Those Not Owing (Snapshot)
Here is a list of states in Nigeria owing workers' salary and those not owing.
Lagos is working.
Long Live Lagos
Love Live APC
Long Live Akinwunmi Ambode
Thursday 28 April 2016
PHOTOS: Kidnapped Upcoming Artists, DNA Twins, Regain Freedom
Upcoming musicians, Blair and Clinton Robert aka DNA twins who were kidnapped on their way to Lagos last Sunday April 24th, have regained their freedom. Their brother, Quincy Robert, announced on his IG page that they have been released. He shared the photos above this afternoon and wrote;
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PHOTOS: Gov. Ambode Attends The Funeral Service of Dr.. Tunji Braithwaite
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday eulogized the
life and times of the late activist and foremost lawyer, Dr. Tunji
Braithwaite, saying he had always been fascinated about his disposition
towards the masses and the people of Nigeria.
Governor Ambode, who spoke at the burial service, held in honour of late Braithwaite at Reverend Braithwaite Memorial Anglican Church, Epe, said he was a beneficiary of the kindness of the Braithwaite family, saying the late nationalist fought for good causes and for Nigerians throughout his lifetime.
He said: "I never thought I would ever be a politician but I have always been very excited about the things Dr. Braithwaite used to propagate and it appears that I have a personal connect around the issues that relate to people and to the masses and that is why we decided, on behalf of the good people of Lagos, that we must honour this very good man and to also immortalize him in a way that people can come to understand those who actually stood for true democracy and also fought for the masses but they never had the opportunity to do what it is that I have a chance to replicate.”
Governor Ambode, who spoke at the burial service, held in honour of late Braithwaite at Reverend Braithwaite Memorial Anglican Church, Epe, said he was a beneficiary of the kindness of the Braithwaite family, saying the late nationalist fought for good causes and for Nigerians throughout his lifetime.
He said: "I never thought I would ever be a politician but I have always been very excited about the things Dr. Braithwaite used to propagate and it appears that I have a personal connect around the issues that relate to people and to the masses and that is why we decided, on behalf of the good people of Lagos, that we must honour this very good man and to also immortalize him in a way that people can come to understand those who actually stood for true democracy and also fought for the masses but they never had the opportunity to do what it is that I have a chance to replicate.”
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Man Receiving Fresh Air Outside His House Set On Fire In Katsina (Graphic Pics)
Mr Muhammed Lawal is currently in critical condition at the Katsina General Hospital after he was set ablaze. Narrating
how it happened, Lawal said that he was sleeping outside his house at
night due to the oppresive heat when he fet someone pour gasonline on
him and set him on fire. He is asking the
public to assist him as he can't afford his medical bills. He can be
reached at Lawan Katsina General Hospital, patients group room 3, bed
11.
"How Peter Okoye & BankyW Saved Teebillz From Suicide At Lekki Toll Bridge"
When Teebillz shared his suicide note this morning on IG while pouring
his heart out about the demise of his marriage to Tiwa Savage, many of
us thought/hoped he was just talking, but he wasn't. Tunji 'Teebillz'
Balogun tried to commit suicide this morning by jumping off the Lekki-
Ikoyi toll bridge.
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Mercy Aigbe-gentry Arrested By Policemen In Osogbo (photo)
Star Yoruba movie actress, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Wednesday had a bruise
with some armed policemen in Osogbo when the vehicle she was traveling
with was impounded by them.
It was gathered that while a minor misunderstanding between the actress and the policemen that impounded her vehicle appeared settled, and her seized vehicle particulars released, some armed policemen suddenly appeared and rearrested the actress and her driver.
Eyewitnesses said that the actress who was travelling in gold-colour Honda end-of-discussion, was flagged down while driving towards Olaiya Junction in Osogbo.
It was gathered that while a minor misunderstanding between the actress and the policemen that impounded her vehicle appeared settled, and her seized vehicle particulars released, some armed policemen suddenly appeared and rearrested the actress and her driver.
Eyewitnesses said that the actress who was travelling in gold-colour Honda end-of-discussion, was flagged down while driving towards Olaiya Junction in Osogbo.
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Wednesday 27 April 2016
Photos From The Fire Disaster At The Popular Kurmi Market In Kano State
The incident which occurred around 10pm yesterday night to the early
hours of today was brought under control by men of the state fire
service. The cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be known...
No fewer than 95 shops were razed by fire that gutted the famous Kurmi
market in Kano metropolis on Tuesday night. According to the National
Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), one Person died due to suffocation
and another injured following the fire outbreak.
MORE PHOTOS AFTER THE CUT..................................
Buhari Orders Chief Of Defence Staff And IGP Arase To Go After Killer Herdsmen
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Chief of Defence Staff, Major
General Abayomi Olonishakin and the the Inspector General of Police,
Solomon Arase to go after the herdsmen that are terrorizing people in
some parts of the country.
Buhari who gave the directive this afternoon also asked the security Chiefs to secure areas where the suspected killer herders are operating.
Speaking during a public presentation of a book authored by the Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, he condemned the recent attacks by suspected headers.
Buhari who gave the directive this afternoon also asked the security Chiefs to secure areas where the suspected killer herders are operating.
Speaking during a public presentation of a book authored by the Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, he condemned the recent attacks by suspected headers.
"Saraki, Other Senators Avoid Main NASS Gate As #OccupyNASS Protests Grow In Number"
OccupyNass protesters continued their protest today April 27th. They are
demanding for the resignation of Senate President Bukola Saraki who is
standing trial for alleged false declaration of assets.
Saraki, Other Senators Avoid Main NASS Gate As #OccupyNASS Protests Grow In Number
University Of Ibadan Students Cook Outside School Gate Following School Closure
A student sent these photos in and wrote;
"Since the school management told us to vacate the halls of residence for staging a very peaceful protest against the rustification of a student (Mote) because he participated in a peaceful protest in one of the halls (independence hall) and poor state of electric and water supply, uites have also decided to stay back in school, we don't have any plan of going anywhere!.In fact we re currently at the school gate where we are actually cooking something really delicious ... Tell the VC to join us , there's always love in sharing,...you are also invited, don't miss out .lol" Lol.
See more photos after the cut...
Lawyer allegedly assaulted by soldiers in Festac town (photos)
"On the 26th of April Barrister Olajide Sipe went to get water for his family at home. At about 3:30pm a solider had blocked part of the road at Mobil filling station, thereby causing traffic for the cars coming from the other part of the road. Barrister Jide came down from his car and said to him...
"Oga this thing you are doing is causing hold up, why don’t you take the bus out of the road so we can move. The solider replied saying who are you and what nonsense are you talking and he replied Oga no I am not trying to teaching you what to do. I am only telling you that if you do this thing it will be better for us using the road. The next thing he said was, you must e a useless man. When he saw that the soldier was already taking that tone, Sipe decided to move his car.
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Photos Of Some Of The Victims Of Fulani Herdsmen Attack In Enugu
Pictured above is one of the victims of the attack carried out by Fulani herdsmen in Nimbo community in Enugu state on Monday April 25th.
Actress Uche Elendu And Husband Welcome 2nd Baby This Morning (Photo)
The popular actress and wealthy husband Walter Prince Igweanyiba who got
married in the year 2012 welcomed a cute baby girl early this morning. This is their second child
See the photo below..
Lady Hangs Self After Her Family Members Allegedly Squandered Her Life Savings. Graphic Photos
According to reports, this young girl by name Jessica from Uganda
decided to end her life after finding out that people she had trusted
with her money -betrayed her. The said girl used to work in another
country and send her savings to her people -only for her to discover on
her return that the money had been squandered.
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CCT Trial: Saraki Arrives Tribunal In Company Of Only Two Senators (Photo)
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki has just arrived the Code of Conduct
Tribunal, CCT, for his ongoing trial in company of just two senators.
Saraki who is currently standing trial on a 13 count charge bordering on false declaration of assets arrived the tribunal in company of Senator, Tayo Alasoadura of Ondo State while the other Senator is yet to be identified.
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Flavour Unveiled As Ambassador For Life Beer
Highlife Singer, Flavour Nabania has been unveil as the ambassador for Life Beer.
He announced the deal some minutes ago with the caption.
Life is good! Golibe !!So happy to be a Brand ambassador for Life Beer.
Man Finds Lizard In Ice Block He Bought (photos)
A man experienced a nasty shock recently when he bought a block of ice
to cool drinks.....after purchasing the block, he opened the nylon
covering it only to discover a FULL GROWN LIZARD frozen and entombed in
the block of ice.
New Photos of Young Boy Whose Eyes Were Removed By Ritualists in Zaria
Here are recent photos of three year old Abubakar
Usman whose eyes were plucked out by some ritualists in Zaria, Kaduna
state in January this year. After the attack, Usman was admitted to the Ahmadu
Bello University where he was treated for the severe injuries he
sustained. He appears to be well now but sadly, he has lost his eyes
forever.
Lady Flaunts Cash Made From Sex With 3 Men In An Hour
This is some serious thing.
What do you think?
Toyin Aimakhu's Fan Roast Her for Wearing Suicidal 'Waist Trainer' (pics)
Nollywood actress Toyin Aimakhu is currently in Rhode Island for an
event. Look at the hilarious mess that happened on her IG page after she
shared new pictures of herself and her sexy coke figure.
An unbothered Toyin shared more pics though and fans dropped more comments.
An unbothered Toyin shared more pics though and fans dropped more comments.
See them all after the cut.
Foluke Daramola & Feminists Fight Dirty 4 Saying Men Shld Be Ahead Of Women
Over
the weekend, actress Foluke Daramola granted media house New Telegraph
an interview where she aired her opinion on the raging conversation
about the Gender Equality Bill.
According to the actress, men deserve more rights than women, she said,
making it known that she has no qualms with the Nigerian Senate voting
against the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill which specifically sought
to guarantee women’s right to movement, access to education and
participation in economic activity.
Now, this has ticked off a group of women who are quite popular on
social media. The women are deeply upset by the actress’ statement,
especially because Daramola said this:
“I’m sorry I don’t think men and women should have equal rights in this case. I think the male should have more than the female, but it should be with proportion, maybe on a ration of 60 to 40.”
In their exchange, the actress attempted to clapback at the women who
also chose to attack her marriage and family, and this messy drama has
really set Instagram on fire.
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Tuesday 26 April 2016
University Of Ibadan Closed Over Rusticated 500l Student
Report reaching us here in UI is that, the management had ordered all
students to vacate all Hall of residences and academic activities should
be suspended till further notice.
It will be recalled that, Tunji Epketi Micheal, a 500L student of the department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Technology and a resident of Independence Hall,was recently rusticated from University of Ibadan for been part of those who protested over light and water issue that occurred on the 18th of November last year, 2015.
Now UI has finally joined the likes of Unilag and OAU, suspending academic activities.
SEE THE PRESS RELEASE AFTER THE CUT...........................
Comedienne Lolo 1 Dazzles In Pre-birthday Photos
Radio/TV host, actress and comedienne, Omotunde Adebowale David aka
'Lolo 1' would be turning a year older tomorrow and she's sharing some
beautiful photos to celebrate.
More photos after the cut..
PHOTOS-Pro-Saraki Group Clashes With Anti Saraki Occupy NASS Protesters (Photos
Pro-Saraki group clashed with members of the
Occupy National Assembly Protesters who are calling for the resignation
of the Senate president. Both groups met at the entrance of the National Assembly and
they began arguing over who should stay at the entrance
and who should leave.
See more photos after the cut...
IGP Orders The Arrest and Prosecution of Persons Selling Petrol in Jerry-cans
Concerned by untold suffering as well as hazard emanating from the
activities of black marketers, especially those who sell petroleum
products inside plastic containers/jerry-cans, the Inspector-General of
Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, has directed all Zonal Assistant
Inspectors-General of Police and FCT/State Commands Commissioners of
Police to arrest anybody found selling petrol and other petroleum
products in plastic container.
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Housemaid Caught On Camera Pouring Urine In Her Employer's Orange Juice. See Photos
A maid was allegedly caught pouring urine
into a cup of juice. The drink was requested by the head of the family
the woman works for in what is believed to be Kuwait. According to local
media reports the family had become suspicious of the maid, for
undisclosed reasons, and installed a secret camera in the kitchen.
Speaking to local news outlets, the head of the family, who chose to
keep the identity of his employee secret, revealed his shock when
watching the footage back. He also sent a message of warning for other
local people to be cautious of the behaviour of their maids.
IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Arrives Federal Court In Handcuffs. See Photos
Here are photos of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of
Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court today for
continuation of his ongoing
trial. Mr Kanu who is standing trial for treasonable felony -arrived the
court in handcuffs and was led in by prison officials...
More photos after the cut.....................................
How 6 Ekiti Doctors Died, Survivor Recounts - Vanguard
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A survivor from Sunday’s accident in which six medical doctors, and a
driver from Ekiti State were killed 60 kilometres from Kaduna State,
yesterday told Vanguard exclusively on his sick bed in Kaduna how the
accident occurred.
He said the doctors would not have died had basic medical care been administered on them after the accident.
He said the incident occurred around where the late Minister of state for Labour and Productivity, James Ocholi and his family perished in an accident on March 6, 2006.
Those who lost their lives in the accident were: Dr Tunde Aladesanmi of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti, FETHI; Dr Ojo Taiwo, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital,, EKSUTH; NMA Secretary, Dr Akinyele Alex; Dr J. Ogunseye of the Health Management Board; President, EKSUTH Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Dr Olajide, Dr Adeniyi James of the FETHI and a driver identified as Mr. Ajibola.
Decrying the poor state of Doka Hospital, Senator Shehu Sani (APC, Kaduna Central), who visited some of the injured doctors at St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, Kaduna called on the Federal Government to assist the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, with enough rescue facilities.
At least four of the medical doctors, who survived the accident while travelling to attend a National Delegate Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Sokoto were at present receiving medical attention at the St. Gerard Catholic Medical Hospital, Kakuri.
One of the survivors, Dr. Stephen Ayosanmi of EKSUTH, spoke on his hospital bed exclusively to Vanguard on the accident.
How it happened
Ayosanmi said: “I am one of the delegates for the National NMA Conference taking place in Sokoto. On our way, we decided to follow through Kaduna and stop so that we would continue our journey to the conference the following day. We were about 60km to Kaduna when the accident happened. We were in a bus that seats between 15 and 16 person. But we were 13 in the bus, including the driver. Aside the driver, we were all doctors. This was on Sunday, April 24. As we were approaching Kaduna, suddenly a tire burst. The bus somersaulted. This was around 4:45pm.”
Continuing, he said “When the accident happened, some of us came out and people came and tried to help in the rescue effort. I came and I found out that I did not have any fracture or serious injury. By the time the members of the Road Safety Corps came, some doctors that were severely injured had died. Five of them! But, we have two who could still survive. So we rushed them to the nearby hospital (Doka General Hospital, about 70 km to Kaduna).
“At the hospital, I was surprised when they said that there was no doctor there. I was even telling the nurses, ‘ok give me a pain reliever and let me put you through on how to resuscitate that man that was lying near me. But none of them attended to us. They were just running around, saying there was no this, no that. They were running around looking for this and that.
Then I pleaded with the Road Safety to take us to the nearest hospital away from the one we were. I said they should take us to Suleja, Kaduna, wherever, but the Road Safety said that they didn’t even have fuel. I told them that it was ok, that I would pay for fuel. So we left the place in search for fuel and bought the fuel on the road. But, before we got to the hospital (St. Gerard, Kaduna) the other person had died. That made the number of deaths six. The other very injured person, who was in the other bus also died, making the casualty seven”, he said.
Ekiti hospitals grounded, staff Protest
Meanwhile, activities in all the major Health institutions in Ekiti State, were paralysed yesterday by the death of six doctors involved in a ghastly motor accident along Kaduna road on Sunday.
The hospitals affected by the sad development included, Federal Teaching Hospital , Ido Ekiti (FETHI), the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) and other general hospitals.
In a reaction to the sad development, doctors, nurses and other staff of FETHI trooped out as early as 7am, locked the main gate of the hospital in protest, a situation which caused serious panic to the patients and intending visitors.
The placard-carrying protesters expressed grief over the death of three doctors in FETHI out of those that lost their lives, saying they suspected that their death was diabolical and beyond human imagination.
When newsmen visited EKSUTH in Ado Ekiti, the staff were seen in clusters discussing the situation, while few colleagues of the deceased, were at hand to render medical services to patients on admission.
Speaking on the incident, the FETHI’s Chief Medical Director , Dr Lawrence Ayodele , described the death as a national disaster, saying ‘’It is not about the state, but the whole country because it involves six senior doctors and a driver.”
Ekiti govt declares 3 days mourning
Meantime, Governor Ayodele Fayose has described the death of the doctors and one driver in the State, as a monumental loss not only to the people of Ekiti State but to Nigerians, declaring three days of mourning from Monday to Wednesday.
The governor, who directed that all flags should be flown at half-mast, described the death as an eclipse of professional and intellectual figures, who lost their lives in active service to mankind, saying; “Ekiti has lost some of the best trees in its forest of medicine. I am deeply sad. This is one loss too many.”
NMA declares 7 days mourning
Also, the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, yesterday declared one week of mourning from April 26 to May 3
NMA in a statement by its National Organizing Committee of the Conference directed all doctors to put on black band on the left arm over white overall while during the conference.
The statement by NMA President, Dr. Kayode Obembe and Secretary General, Dr. Adewunmi Alayaki, equally released the names of the doctors including the driver.
Minister mourns
Reacting, Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, described the incident as a tragic loss to the Nigerian Medical community.
In a message to leadership of NMA over the loss of the doctors, he said “Our prayers is that Almighty God in his infinite mercy will give the family, friends and the entire members of NMA the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. I am using this medium thank the leadership of the NMA especially those at the scene of accident in Kaduna.”
He said the doctors would not have died had basic medical care been administered on them after the accident.
He said the incident occurred around where the late Minister of state for Labour and Productivity, James Ocholi and his family perished in an accident on March 6, 2006.
Those who lost their lives in the accident were: Dr Tunde Aladesanmi of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti, FETHI; Dr Ojo Taiwo, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital,, EKSUTH; NMA Secretary, Dr Akinyele Alex; Dr J. Ogunseye of the Health Management Board; President, EKSUTH Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Dr Olajide, Dr Adeniyi James of the FETHI and a driver identified as Mr. Ajibola.
Decrying the poor state of Doka Hospital, Senator Shehu Sani (APC, Kaduna Central), who visited some of the injured doctors at St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, Kaduna called on the Federal Government to assist the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, with enough rescue facilities.
At least four of the medical doctors, who survived the accident while travelling to attend a National Delegate Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Sokoto were at present receiving medical attention at the St. Gerard Catholic Medical Hospital, Kakuri.
One of the survivors, Dr. Stephen Ayosanmi of EKSUTH, spoke on his hospital bed exclusively to Vanguard on the accident.
How it happened
Ayosanmi said: “I am one of the delegates for the National NMA Conference taking place in Sokoto. On our way, we decided to follow through Kaduna and stop so that we would continue our journey to the conference the following day. We were about 60km to Kaduna when the accident happened. We were in a bus that seats between 15 and 16 person. But we were 13 in the bus, including the driver. Aside the driver, we were all doctors. This was on Sunday, April 24. As we were approaching Kaduna, suddenly a tire burst. The bus somersaulted. This was around 4:45pm.”
Continuing, he said “When the accident happened, some of us came out and people came and tried to help in the rescue effort. I came and I found out that I did not have any fracture or serious injury. By the time the members of the Road Safety Corps came, some doctors that were severely injured had died. Five of them! But, we have two who could still survive. So we rushed them to the nearby hospital (Doka General Hospital, about 70 km to Kaduna).
“At the hospital, I was surprised when they said that there was no doctor there. I was even telling the nurses, ‘ok give me a pain reliever and let me put you through on how to resuscitate that man that was lying near me. But none of them attended to us. They were just running around, saying there was no this, no that. They were running around looking for this and that.
Then I pleaded with the Road Safety to take us to the nearest hospital away from the one we were. I said they should take us to Suleja, Kaduna, wherever, but the Road Safety said that they didn’t even have fuel. I told them that it was ok, that I would pay for fuel. So we left the place in search for fuel and bought the fuel on the road. But, before we got to the hospital (St. Gerard, Kaduna) the other person had died. That made the number of deaths six. The other very injured person, who was in the other bus also died, making the casualty seven”, he said.
Ekiti hospitals grounded, staff Protest
Meanwhile, activities in all the major Health institutions in Ekiti State, were paralysed yesterday by the death of six doctors involved in a ghastly motor accident along Kaduna road on Sunday.
The hospitals affected by the sad development included, Federal Teaching Hospital , Ido Ekiti (FETHI), the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) and other general hospitals.
In a reaction to the sad development, doctors, nurses and other staff of FETHI trooped out as early as 7am, locked the main gate of the hospital in protest, a situation which caused serious panic to the patients and intending visitors.
The placard-carrying protesters expressed grief over the death of three doctors in FETHI out of those that lost their lives, saying they suspected that their death was diabolical and beyond human imagination.
When newsmen visited EKSUTH in Ado Ekiti, the staff were seen in clusters discussing the situation, while few colleagues of the deceased, were at hand to render medical services to patients on admission.
Speaking on the incident, the FETHI’s Chief Medical Director , Dr Lawrence Ayodele , described the death as a national disaster, saying ‘’It is not about the state, but the whole country because it involves six senior doctors and a driver.”
Ekiti govt declares 3 days mourning
Meantime, Governor Ayodele Fayose has described the death of the doctors and one driver in the State, as a monumental loss not only to the people of Ekiti State but to Nigerians, declaring three days of mourning from Monday to Wednesday.
The governor, who directed that all flags should be flown at half-mast, described the death as an eclipse of professional and intellectual figures, who lost their lives in active service to mankind, saying; “Ekiti has lost some of the best trees in its forest of medicine. I am deeply sad. This is one loss too many.”
NMA declares 7 days mourning
Also, the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, yesterday declared one week of mourning from April 26 to May 3
NMA in a statement by its National Organizing Committee of the Conference directed all doctors to put on black band on the left arm over white overall while during the conference.
The statement by NMA President, Dr. Kayode Obembe and Secretary General, Dr. Adewunmi Alayaki, equally released the names of the doctors including the driver.
Minister mourns
Reacting, Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, described the incident as a tragic loss to the Nigerian Medical community.
In a message to leadership of NMA over the loss of the doctors, he said “Our prayers is that Almighty God in his infinite mercy will give the family, friends and the entire members of NMA the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. I am using this medium thank the leadership of the NMA especially those at the scene of accident in Kaduna.”
Gov Fayose Visits Family Of One Of The Doctors Who Died Recntly In A Car Accident. Photos
Governor Ayo Fayose embarked on a condolence visit to the family of Dr.
Wale Akinyele of the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Ido Ekiti -who was
among the six doctors that died recently in a car crash.
More photos after the cut...................................
Monday 25 April 2016
Super Eagles' Striker, Odion Ighalo Loses Dad
Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo is currently in mourning over the death of his father.
The striker took to his social media to announce the death of his dad; 'RIP Daddy' he wrote alongside a black blank photo.
Accident Kills 6 Medical Doctors Along Abuja-Kaduna Highway (Graphic Pics)
The NMA President, Dr. Kayode OBEMBE and members of the National
Officers’ Committee (NOC), the Chairman, LOC Dr. Abdulgafar Jimoh and
Sokoto State NMA members, while on our journey from Tangaza and Sokoto
on free medical mission, received the sad news of accident that involved
the Ekiti State NMA delegates.
The news had it that Ekiti State NMA Bus had an accident on Abuja Kaduna highway and recorded some fatalities, the number of which is yet to be confirmed.
The news had it that Ekiti State NMA Bus had an accident on Abuja Kaduna highway and recorded some fatalities, the number of which is yet to be confirmed.
MORE PHOTOS AFTER THE CUT............................
Man Chains His Son for 2 Months, Hides Him in Their home in Dopemu (photo)
The Lagos state command operatives from Dopemu division has
arrested a man named Akanbi Lawal for chaining his son Yusuf Lawal aged 35years
for two months. When he was discovered, Yusuf's hands were already decaying due to the injury
sustained as a result of the chaining.
"She's My Jewel Of Inestimable Value"- Actress Mide's Husband, After "Running Away"
Days after Mide Funmi Martins had a public meltdown over the condition
of her marriage but later revealed that they've settled their issues,
her husband Afeez has confirmed that all is truly well with their
marriage. He took to his IG page & wrote,
'Our appreciation goes out to everyone that shows concern about us, God bless you all, now the storm is truly over, to our family and friends home and abroad, colleague and we'll wisher, for the calls and concern here on IG and other social media, may Allah bless your ways and save you all, she's still my jewel of inestimable value, God bless you all, God bless Afeez Owo, God bles mide Martins abiodun, God bless my home......@mydemartins'
'Our appreciation goes out to everyone that shows concern about us, God bless you all, now the storm is truly over, to our family and friends home and abroad, colleague and we'll wisher, for the calls and concern here on IG and other social media, may Allah bless your ways and save you all, she's still my jewel of inestimable value, God bless you all, God bless Afeez Owo, God bles mide Martins abiodun, God bless my home......@mydemartins'
Jungle Justice In Warri: Robbers Burnt To Death (Graphic Pictures + Video)
The fate of 2 robbers out of 7 were sealed yesterday in a rather gruesome fashion as their robbery operation failed. The 7 robbers had commenced a robbery operation around 6pm today at Okumagba Avenue, Delta state were they had snatched 5 Tricycles popularly known as “Keke napep”. They had started making away with the tricycles before they got held up in traffic. Other commercial tricycle riders were also in pursuit of the robbers before catching up with them in the traffic congestion. The 7 robbers abandoned the tricycles and ran for their lives. However, fate caught up with two of them as one was caught at Emibiren junction along Deco road, Warri while the other was caught at Estate Okumagba Avenue, Warri.
2 out of 7 robbers who were caught were beaten blue black by an angry mob. In addition, the ongoing fuel crisis ravaging the country did not stop the angry mob as petrol was made available to burn the alleged robbbers who got caught.
More photos and watch the video after the cut.............................
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