Category: Health

13 – year old Girl Electrocuted during Dog Chase

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A tragic incident occurred in Makoko, Yaba, Lagos State, where a 13-year-old girl named Taiye Ojo lost her life due to electrocution. It happened on Saturday when Taiye was heading towards the toilet within her residence and encountered a barking dog. Frightened by the dog’s behavior, she attempted to run away from its reach. Unfortunately, while trying to escape, Taiye accidentally touched the outdoor unit of an air conditioner, resulting in electrocution. Prompt action was taken, and Taiye was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where her death was confirmed.…

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Tragic Suicide: 72-Year-Old Man Battling Ailments Takes His Own Life in Osun State

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Kareem Aderemi, a 72-year-old resident of Ede, Osun State in Nigeria, has died by suicide. He reportedly shot himself with a gun at his residence in the Ede area. This incident was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the state, Kehinde Adeleke. Adeleke mentioned that the deceased was facing various health issues, including partial blindness and Parkinson’s disease, and allegedly committed the act due to inadequate care and support. Aderemi had been living alone for some months before the incident. It…

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Lagos witnesses 1,642 fire incidents in a span of six months

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Between January and June 2023, Lagos State witnessed a total of 1,642 fire incidents resulting in the loss of N14.62 billion worth of properties and the unfortunate death of 42 individuals. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, reported that out of the 1,642 emergencies attended to, the majority (924 incidents) were fire-related. Additionally, there were 92 cases of rescue, 41 salvage operations, three explosions, two building collapses, and 400 false calls received. Adeseye emphasized that the rise in fire incidents was primarily due to…

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Collision Claims Lives on Lagos-Badagry Expressway

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In the Agemowo area of Olorunda Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, a tragic incident occurred on Sunday morning on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. It involved a collision between two tippers and an 18-passenger bus, resulting in the loss of an undisclosed number of lives. According to an eyewitness, the deceased individuals’ bodies are being transported to the morgue located at Badagry General Hospital. This facility will serve as a place where their respective families can come and identify them. Share on: WhatsApp

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Tragic Fire at Milan Retirement Home Claims Six Lives

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In the early hours of Friday in Milan, a fire broke out at a retirement home, resulting in the death of six people. The fire brigade reported that several residents were also hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. The three-story building, which housed 167 individuals, witnessed the tragic incident. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Firefighters acted swiftly to evacuate the building and managed to save numerous individuals. An AFP photographer witnessed the removal of two victims’ bodies from the scene. The area outside the retirement home…

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Police officer fired for killing generator repairer in Lagos

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In Lagos, a police officer named Kabiru Odeyemi has been dismissed by the Lagos State Police Command for his involvement in the shooting of a 24-year-old generator repairer, Idris Bakare. The dismissal was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, via a Twitter post. Odeyemi’s arraignment is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 7, 2023. The Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, has assured the people of Lagos of his commitment to uphold the rule of law, civility, and respect for human life. The incident occurred…

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Doctors in Nasarawa commence a five-day warning strike

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Nigeria Medical Association in Nasarawa State initiates a five-day warning strike due to unmet demands from the state government. The strike, which began on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 8 am, will conclude on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 8 am. Previously, the NMA had given a 21-day ultimatum to the state government to address their concerns regarding the non-implementation of promotions, salary increments, minimum wage, hazard allowance, and accrued arrears, as well as inadequate manpower and excessive taxation on doctors. The association also raised concerns about poor welfare packages…

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GTCO AUTISM CONFERENCE 2023…… EMPOWERING VOICES FOR AUTISM

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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. An offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, the GTCO Autism Conference has grown to become a reference point for autism advocacy and intervention in Africa, providing support and empowerment to thousands of people with neurodevelopmental disorders. Working with specialists and partner organisations within and outside Nigeria, the conference will feature lectures, panel…

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Former Minister Ajose-Adeogun dies at 96

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Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun, a prominent business titan and former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, has passed away at the age of 96. The news of his death was confirmed by a family member, Oluremi Ajose-Adeogun, in a statement released on behalf of the family. Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun was appointed as the FCT minister by the General Muritala Mohammed military government and played a crucial role in developing the Master Plan for Abuja during his tenure. Prior to his appointment as FCT minister, he served as a Federal Commissioner for Cooperatives…

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Abuja hotel collapse: 20 feared trapped

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A four-storey hotel building in Dape, Life Camp, Abuja, collapsed on Monday, and it is feared that more than 20 individuals are trapped in the rubble. The building was still under construction at the time of the incident and is reportedly owned by a prominent hotel in the area. Eyewitnesses have mentioned that the hotel had an underground facility where the trapped individuals may be located. Emergency responders and security personnel are being mobilized to the site. Share on: WhatsApp

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