Day: August 15, 2025

OAU: 200-Level Student Commits Suicide Over Poor Academic Result

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The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the death of a 200-level student of Dentistry, Ajibola Ibitayo, who allegedly took his own life over poor academic performance. Ibitayo, with matriculation number DEN/2021/023, reportedly ended his life after learning he would have to repeat Part Two for a second consecutive year. The tragedy occurred at his parents’ home in Ejigbo, Osun State, where he allegedly injected himself with a substance. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, confirmed the incident yesterday, noting that the…

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Apostle Babalola: How Pastor Fatoyinbo Erred, Apologized to CAC

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Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, has tendered an unreserved apology to the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) over remarks he made about its late founder, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola. The apology followed backlash from members of the CAC and other Christian faithful, who faulted Fatoyinbo’s comments in a recent sermon that appeared to cast the late revivalist in an unfavourable light. In the sermon, Fatoyinbo had reportedly made statements about Apostle Babalola’s ministry methods and personal life which many considered disrespectful to the memory of…

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N189bn Fraud Allegation: Tambuwal Accuses EFCC of Political Intimidation

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Former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of using intimidation and blackmail against him for political reasons. Tambuwal, who was detained overnight by the EFCC over alleged misappropriation of N189 billion during his tenure as governor, was released on administrative bail on Wednesday. He returned to Sokoto on Thursday to a rousing reception from thousands of supporters. Addressing the crowd at his residence, the former governor vowed to continue his political struggle despite what he described…

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