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Oromoni: Bereaved mother dies 7 months after dismissal of case

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Rosemary, the mother of Sylvester Oromoni, the deceased pre-teen secondary school student who was the subject of a high-profile bullying case involving Dowen College in Lagos, is dead.

The bereaved, according to a family source, passed away in late November after an intermittent blood pressure-related illness.

Rosemary’s passing comes a little over seven months after a special court in Lagos ruled against the family on the matter back in April.

Sylvester Oromoni controversially died on November 30, 2021, while still a student at Dowen College in Lekki Lagos.

 

His parents alleged that the boy, who was aged 12, was bullied, beaten up, and fed a chemical substance by five of his male colleagues.

Dowen College had dismissed the claim, stating that the late student only sustained injuries while playing football with his friends.

The Oromoni family had countered Dowen’s claim, arguing that their son had no pre-existing health challenges before the incident.

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In January 2022, an initial autopsy declared that Oromoni Junior died of “acute lung injury due to chemical intoxication”.

 

This post-mortem was discredited due to its methods and some dissatisfactions surrounding the parties who witnessed the procedure.

 

The Lagos department of public prosecution (DPP) conducted a second autopsy which ruled that Oromoni died “naturally”.

The case was under inquiry in a coroner’s court from 2022 until last April when it got a final ruling.

 

Among the defendants of the case are the five accused teenage schoolboys of Dowen College.

They include Favour Benjamin, Micheal Kashamu, Edward Begue, Ansel Temile, and Kenneth Inyang.

 

All five boys were cleared and released from the juvenile home in 2022.

Several witnesses testified during the two-year pendency of the case, including doctors, students, Dowen staff, and the principal.

 

The father of the deceased Sylvester Oromoni (Snr) and the mother Rosemary also took to the witness box on several occasions.

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Some of the Dowen employees involved in the case include Celina Uduak, Valentine Igboekweze, Hammed Ayomo Bariyu, Adesanya Olusesan Olusegun, and one Adeyemi, all of whom were initially accused of “negligent act causing harm” in the case.

 

Oromoni was buried on January 27, 2024, after the bereaved family opted to keep his corpse in the morgue as a protest gesture.

 

Mikhail Kadiri, the judge who presided over the coroner’s court, resolved that Oromoni died of sepsis emanating from an infection of the lungs and kidney caused by an ankle injury.

 

Kadiri attributed Oromoni’s death to “parental and medical negligence” and exonerated the authorities of Dowen College.

 

The coroner’s verdict also ruled that neither bullying nor chemical poisoning as alleged was responsible for the student’s death.

 

But the family and its legal representatives protested that the inquiry ignored “crucial evidence” in reaching its verdict.

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‘I apologise for my mistake’ — Sisi Alagbo Eniola Fagbemi breaks silence on leaked sex video

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Eniola Fagbemi, popular social media personality, better known as Sisi Alagbo, has apologised for the leaked threesome sex tape involving her, husband (Adesola Hakeem), and another woman.

Sisi Alagbo, popular on social media for selling herbal concoction, has received knocks from Nigerians who have condemned her for the video.

Speaking following the rains of condemnations that have trailed the video, Fagbemi revealed the struggles she’s going through, adding that she has been unable to sleep for days and that even sleeping medications had not worked for her since the video broke out on the internet.

Taking to her verified Facebook account, the internet sensation wrote, “I own my mistakes, and I apologize with all sincerity for the video circulating online. I am deeply sorry to everyone who felt disappointed in me.

“This is a great phase for me, and I pray for God’s forgiveness and my fans’ forgiveness, please let’s move on past this because this media is where I get little support to feed, pls don’t condemn me or castigate me am already passing through a lot,

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‘I can’t eat or sleep for days, even sleeping meds aren’t working for me anymore, I am deeply sorry, everyone. Please forgive me, I don’t want to injure myself, it’s only the little strength I have.”

Fagbemi broke into the internet after showcasing her craft and promoting her grandmother’s business to the world, including China and Qatar.

She again became a social media sensation after a heart-warming encounter with Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in Morocco, at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

In the short video she shared online, she respectfully knelt to greet the football star, and the video quickly went viral, sparking widespread reactions and conversations across social platforms.

Responding to critics who questioned her action at the time, she wrote, “You are dragging me because I knelt down to greet Osimhen. I did not know that being respectful is now a crime. Osimhen is wealthier and more famous than me. Do you even know how elites and influential people all over the world are eager to meet him? For Osimhen to come down to my level — me, an ordinary agbo hawker from the trenches — I need to give him maximum respect.

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“Just the video I posted, I already know what I have gained from it. People from Ibadan have told me that all the agbo in my store have been sold out. Everyone in Morocco is rushing to taste the agbo I brought. If I see Osimhen again, I will kneel down to greet him as a proper Yoruba girl that I am. I am a beautiful story.”

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SPECIAL TRIBUTE: Celebrating a rare icon, master strategist, and a true Professor of practical politics.

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At 90, Otunba Bushura Adedeji Alebiosu – “Bush of Africa” stands as a living testament to wisdom, resilience, and enduring influence.

His life has been a remarkable journey of service, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to community development and political excellence at the grassroots.

Otunba Alebiosu’s legacy is written not just in years, but in lives touched, leaders raised, and structures built. A bridge between generations, his voice has shaped conversations, guided decisions, and inspired countless individuals to embrace purposeful leadership.

Today, we celebrate not just longevity, but impact. Not just age, but relevance. Not just a man, but an institution.

May your wisdom continue to illuminate paths, and may your legacy remain evergreen.

Happy 90th Birthday, Bush of Africa

E-signed:

Oloye Salami Oluwaseun
Managing Director/CEO
Crosserlough Development Company

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Zaynab Otiti Obanor: The Queen with Uncommon Milk of Kindness Celebrates Birthday with the Needy

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In a world where birthdays are often marked by glittering parties and exclusive guest lists, Zaynab Otiti Obanor chose a different path—one paved with compassion, empathy and an uncommon milk of human kindness.

For Zaynab, philanthropy is not a seasonal obligation or a public relations gesture; it is a way of life. True to her enduring spirit of generosity, she marked her birthday not with chandeliers and champagne, but with open arms and a giving heart—celebrating with the needy, the forgotten and the vulnerable.

From distributing food items and essential supplies to sharing warm embraces and reassuring words, she turned what could have been a private celebration into a communal blessing. For many beneficiaries, her presence was more precious than the gifts she brought. She did not merely give; she connected. She listened. She cared.

Those who know her say this is vintage Zaynab—graceful yet grounded, elegant yet empathetic. A woman who understands that true royalty is not defined by status but by service. In her quiet but impactful way, she continues to demonstrate that the greatest wealth one can possess is a generous spirit.

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Her philosophy has always been clear: to change the world, we must first change our attitude toward giving. And on her special day, she once again proved that kindness, when shared, multiplies.

As she adds another year, Zaynab Otiti Obanor stands tall—not just as a celebrated figure, but as a beacon of hope. A queen, indeed, whose crown shines brightest in the lives she touches.

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