Missing varsity student found dead with eyes removed

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8 months ago

September 7, 2023

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A student of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) identified as Modupe Atanda Deborah has been found dead.

Atanda, a student in the Department of Nursing, was declared missing after she went out to study at night on September 4.

But on Thursday, Mufutau Ibrahim, the university’s registrar, confirmed that the student’s corpse had been discovered.

“Current information reaching the security outfit of the university has disclosed that the said student is dead,” Ibrahim said in a statement.

“The university management condoles with the deceased family and the generality of the University community, particularly our dear students.

“Investigation is still ongoing and this is being done in collaboration with national security agencies to get to the root of the sad development and bring to book the culprits.

“We, therefore, appeal to students and all other stakeholders to remain calm.”

There were also reports claiming Atanda’s body was found with her eyes missing.

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Foluso Ogunmodede, the varsity’s PRO, disclosed that the matter is still being investigated.

The university also directed the students to vacate the campus pending a probe into the case.

“Several arrests have been made of suspects,” the registrar had said.

“It is pertinent to promptly inform the entire university community that immediate steps have been taken in this regard, as national security personnel have been drafted to handle the situation.

“To this end, all students are hereby directed to vacate the premises with immediate effect to ensure a proper, holistic, and unimpeded thorough investigation.

“It is worthy of note that armed security personnel have been quickly deployed for patrol, surveillance and security purposes.

“A new resumption date for all students would be conveyed accordingly. We sincerely regret any inconveniences these may have caused.”

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BREAKING: Many escape death as truck rams into BRT on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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May 18, 2024

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It was a lucky escape for many commuters early Saturday morning after a truck rammed into a Lagos State BRT bus at Ibafo bus-stop along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway.

It was gathered that the accident occurred around some minutes to 6am on Saturday.

Officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Police are at the scene of the accident.

Unconfirmed reports from onlookers noted that several people on the BRT bus were injured.

Onlookers accounts noted that the BRT was parked loading its passengers at the bus stop before the truck loaded with cows heading to Lagos rammed into it, taking it off the road to destroy shops and kiosks by the roadside.

The cow truck had been towed a little away from the scene so as not to hinder traffic.

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Court convicts cosmetic surgeon over client’s death in Lagos

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16 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has convicted a medical doctor and founder of MedContour Services Ltd, Dr Anuoluwapo Adepoju, for conducting a failed plastic surgery that led to the death of one Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020.

A former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Babatunde Irukera, disclosed this on Friday via X social media.

Irukera said the cosmetic surgeon was convicted in all five counts charged by FCCPC, commending his input and the judiciary for serving justice.

FCCPC ex-boss wrote, “Today is a day of pride for me that I personally prosecuted Anu Adepoju and her medical practice. Though I’ve left, the case has ended in a conviction strengthening the accountability framework for all in society, professionals or otherwise. This is how society should work and grow.

“Dr. Anu Adepoju and her medical practice convicted in all 5 counts charged by FCCPC. The wheel of justice may grind slowly, but we must see it through. What we need are enforced with audacity and the will to prosecute competently and diligently. Good day for consumers of professional services.”

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In 2020, the FCCPC arraigned Adepoju on five counts pressed against her before Justice Mohammed Liman.

The FCCPC accused the cosmetic surgeon of shunning summons by the agency to appear and produce a certain document.

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NNPC speaks on Lagos depot fire incident

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16 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, has said that the fire incident that took place this morning was at a depot belonging to HOGL Energy Ltd (Honeywell Depot), and not an NNPC Retail Ltd.’s facility as reported.

Disclosing this in a statement on Friday, Olufemi O. Soneye. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, noted that the incident will not affect petroleum products supply and distribution across the country.

His words: “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to clarify that the fire incident at a tank farm in Marine Beach, Apapa, Lagos, was at a depot belonging to HOGL Energy Ltd (Honeywell Depot), and not an NNPC Retail Ltd.’s facility as circulated by early responders.

“The fire, which has since been extinguished, was as a result of petroleum products spillage within the perimeter of the tank farm.

“Meanwhile, NNPC Ltd and other depots in the area have resumed loading activities.

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“NNPC assures that the incident will, in no way, affect petroleum products supply and distribution across the country”.