A medical doctor, identified as Idara Bassey, has been declared wanted by the Lagos State Police Command in connection with the death of a 36-year-old lady simply identified as Abiola, who passed away during a buttocks enlargement procedure at a clinic in the Lekki Phase 1 area of the state. The state police command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Thursday. The deceased was said to have visited the clinic for a buttocks enlargement procedure, which took a fatal turn after a nurse (name withheld), allegedly acting on Bassey’s orders,…
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Akwa Ibom police commissioner dies in Lagos Hospital
Waheed Ayilara, the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom Police Command, is dead. He died this morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja. Late Ayilara, a former Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, Lagos, was said to have attended his boss’s son’s wedding and a senior colleague’s retirement and birthday ceremony in Lagos. The news of his death left many in shock and disbelief, particularly his colleagues who saw him at the social gathering. According to sources, “CP Ayilara was in…
Read MoreGTCO Announces 2024 Autism Program Themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities”
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has announced dates for the 2024 GTCO Autism Program and follow-up consultations. This year’s program is themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities” to promote inclusivity, self-advocacy, and empowerment for persons on the Autism Spectrum. The theme A Spectrum of Possibilities aligns with GTCO’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and its goal of creating a society where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background or abilities. The theme acknowledges and celebrates this diversity, recognizing that each person…
Read MoreLG Electronics Takes Lead In Global Carbon Reduction Efforts On World Environment Day
LG Electronics Inc, a multinational corporation in the consumer electronics and major appliance industry, has launched its ambitious global Zero Carbon 2030 initiative, aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from its worldwide operations within 12 years. It is on this premise that LG Electronics Inc, and One Million Tree Initiative, (NGO) are collaborating in a tree planting drive. The exercise is scheduled to hold at Omole Housing Estate, phase 1, Ikeja, Lagos, in commemoration of the 2024 edition of World Environment Day, on June 5. With the Theme 2024: Land…
Read MoreHeart Attack Deaths Reported During Navratri ‘Garba’ Dance in India
Ten individuals have tragically lost their lives to heart attacks in the Indian state of Gujarat during the Navratri Hindu festival’s “Garba” dance, a celebration of feminine divinity rooted in the Sanskrit word “garbha” meaning “womb.” The victims ranged from teenagers to middle-aged, with the youngest being a 13-year-old from Dabhoi in Vadodara district. Reports indicate that over 500 emergency calls were made within 24 hours following the dance. The government has issued an alert, instructing event organizers to ensure the availability of ambulances, advising revelers to take breaks, and…
Read MoreDiphtheria Outbreak Claims 20 Lives in Kaduna State
The National Primary Health Care Department Agency (NPHCDA) revealed that 20 people in Kaduna State have lost their lives due to diphtheria. The NPHCDA also confirmed 156 cases of the disease in the state and praised the state government’s efforts in combating it. Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency and Co-Chair of the Federal Task Team on Diphtheria, expressed these concerns during a visit to the Kaduna Diphtheria Treatment Centre at the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. He noted that Kaduna is one of…
Read More90 Schoolgirls Hospitalized with Mysterious Symptoms in Kenya
Approximately 90 schoolgirls at Eregi Girls High School in Kenya have fallen ill, experiencing difficulty walking and knee pain, according to a BBC report on Wednesday. Kenyan health authorities are currently investigating this health crisis, with the affected students being admitted to hospitals. Education officials, along with the county government and public health department, have committed to providing treatment for the affected children. Samples of blood, stool, and urine from the sick students have been sent to laboratories in Nairobi for analysis. A Ministry of Education official reassured parents that…
Read MorePower Surge in Taraba Claims Family of Four, Leaves Many Injured
A tragic incident occurred in the Dinyavoh area of Jalingo, Taraba State, where a family of four, including the father, mother, and two children, suffered electrocution due to a morning power surge caused by a transformer explosion. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi, confirmed the incident but noted that the youngest child survived. Several houses in the vicinity were also affected, leading to injuries among residents who are currently receiving medical treatment. According to a resident named Boniface Musa, they became aware of the situation when a neighbor…
Read MoreFatal Blaze on Sapele-Benin Express
Tragedy struck on the Sapele-Benin express road as a petrol tanker accident at the Ologbo section claimed the lives of five individuals. According to Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bright Edafe, this horrific incident also resulted in the destruction of two tankers, five trailers, eight buses, two cars, and a motorcycle. A local resident named Moses disclosed that the accident occurred when some individuals attempted to collect spilled petrol from the fallen tanker, leading to a sudden and deadly fire outbreak. He attributed the tanker’s accident to the…
Read MoreTrailer and Bus Accident Leaves Edo Community in Mourning
In Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, a tragic accident involving a trailer and a commercial bus claimed the lives of at least five individuals on Monday evening. The incident occurred when the trailer, coming from the Lokoja-Okene road, experienced a brake failure and collided with a fully occupied Toyota bus. An eyewitness revealed that the collision resulted in the unfortunate deaths of five passengers, whose bodies were subsequently transported to the mortuary. Injured individuals were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Meanwhile, Hon. Benedicta Attoh,…
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