Last week, the DG of NYSC, addressed newsmen where he said a preliminary investigation by the scheme showed that Corps member, Ifedolapo Oladepo, who died in Kano camp on November 29th, had nursed an earlier ailment which she did not disclose to the scheme during her registration.
Well, her father, Olawale Oladepo, a retired Sanitary Inspector, has refuted this claim. Speaking to newsmen in Osogbo, Osun state yesterday, Mr Oladepo said his daughter nursed no ailment before she departed home for Kano at about 6am on Thursday, November 24th. He wondered how his daughter who participated in all the activities during her stay in camp suddenly developed kidney problems. He believes that negligence and lackadaisical attitude of the NYSC workers led to the death of his daughter.
“Dolapo nursed no ailment. She was always hale and hearty. I took her to the motor park to board a bus bound for Kano and the bus departed at 6am on Thursday November 24. ‘After a brief father-daughter talk at the park, the bus departed at 9am. She called at regular intervals along the journey till she got to Kano around 1am the following morning. ‘’At dawn of 25th, she headed straight for the NYSC Orientation Camp with two other friends she journeyed with from Osogbo. After much ordeals of registering at the camp, she called me in the afternoon to keep me abreast of developments. At 6:30am the following morning (Saturday, 26th November, 2016), she called again as usual. She reported that they were woken up by 4am and that they had finished the morning drill after which they would go for another parade and the opening ceremony later. On that Saturday, she sent home all the pictures taken with funfair with some of her friends and she looked hale and hearty that day according to the pictures as she participated in all the activities of the day. I now wonder if a person who had kidney infection as claimed by the NYSC could participate and be so radiant in all the pictures she sent. On Saturday, 27th, she reported there were no activities. Her mother even called her that Sunday to send her NYSC state code number and she did not complain of any ailment. It was on Monday she called her elder sister complaining that she felt sick and was not being attended to because they thought she was trying to avoid the day’s drill. The sister started conversations with the medical personnel on duty and begged them to attend to her. The sister’s battery went flat so she called an uncle who is a consultant. The uncle asked what she was given, they told him Placebo. After some persuasion, they agreed to give her medications. Some times later, when her sister’s phone came on, she told her they administered some drugs on her and shortly after, her speech slurred, the tongue twisted and she could not talk properly. There were visible patches of blood under her skin and rashes all over her body. She took the picture of the hand to testify to this and she sent it home. When her sister called again, the medical personnel on duty told her she reacted to the drugs given and that they had given her hydro cortisone to counter the reactions and that after one hour, if her situation did not improve, they would transfer her to a teaching hospital after much plea from the sister asking them to transfer her to the teaching hospital. The battery of the deceased phone later went off. When the younger sister called her around 4pm of that same day, she answered the phone but complaining she has not been taken to any health institution requesting that we should come by air to take her back home. It was then the sister called Ilorin and when they said the plane had departed and another wouldn’t be available till Wednesday, she travelled to Ibadan to catch the night bus to Kano. It was on their way that the sister was called around 4am on Tuesday, that she had passed on. The death certificate issued by the Gwazo General Hospital, Kano said she had sepsis that led to kidney infection. I wonder if truly she had kidney infection, did the camp have proper medical facilities to have kept her, and why taking her to the General Hospital with no facilities to treat such ailments?”he said
Mr Oladepo wondered why she was taken to a general hospital instead of a specialist hospital when it was discovered that she allegedly had a kidney injury
“My request to NYSC is to give the family and the entire world a vivid account of what happened to my daughter between 8am on Monday that she reported to the camp clinic and the time she passed on at 4am the second morning as reported by them. The doctor on duty at the Gwazo General Hospital, Kano said she had Sepsis that led to kidney infection. I wonder if truly she had kidney infection, did the Camp have proper medical facilities to have kept her; and why taking her to the General Hospital with no facilities to treat such ailments? Hence, by implication, whatever ailment may have developed when she got to camp could not have resulted to death if she had been promptly attended to and taken care of. However, she died out of negligence and lackadaisical attitude of the NYSC. Lest I forget, the NYSC may now tell me what the relationship is between the second hand knickers she was alleged to have worn, the rashes on her body, the twisted tongue, the blood patches on her skin, the fingers and toes that turned black, the slurred speech and the kidney infection that they claimed she had. Until they give answers to these questions, we have little to talk about. This is not in a way to indict anybody but to bring out the truth of the whole scenario. Apparently, she was not taken to any tertiary hospital until she died, according to the medical certificate of the cause of death issued by Gwazo General Hospital and I quote; “She died as I’m aware or informed on the 29th of November, 2016 at 4am and that the cause of death was Septic shock and kidney injury. I’m worried about this report that she had Urinary Tract Infection leading to kidney injury. Thus, I wish to state for the umpteenth time that the cause of death as claimed by NYSC is simply contradictory! ‘’May I also recall that as she conversed with me and the sister the twisted tongue showed because her speech was slurred. We have strong cause to believe their accounts were mere fabrications. People don’t mind calling white black just to cover up. All we are saying is, the NYSC negligence sent our daughter to her early grave.’’
*Jesam Michael Wins Double Honors at the Decentralized Intelligence 2024 V2 Summit*
The Decentralized Intelligence 2024 V2 Summit, a leading event in the fields of Blockchain, Web3, and AI, commenced today at the Civic Center, Lagos, drawing a large audience both in-person and online. Organized by the Blockchain Nigeria Users Group (BNUG), the two-day event was live-streamed, attracting thousands of viewers from around the globe.
The summit began with a welcome address from Mr. Chimezie Chuta, founder of BNUG. He introduced this year’s theme, “Intelligence Unleashed with Decentralization in Action,” emphasizing the transformative power of emerging technologies. In his speech, he remarked, “We live in an age where the convergence of disruptive technologies is not just changing the world – it’s rebuilding the foundation of how we interact, work, create, and exchange value. The decentralized future is not some distant dream; it’s happening now, and it’s up to all of us to be on the cutting edge of this revolution.”
He further highlighted the goals of the conference, saying, “This year, our goal is clear: to equip each of you—founders, builders, investors, and enthusiasts with actionable insights. We are diving deep into how Blockchain, Web3, and AI are transforming industries, from finance to supply chains, from digital identities to data privacy, all while making space for new business models that empower individuals over centralized institutions.”
The summit gained momentum with engaging presentations, including a notable session by Mr. David Oden and Mrs. Peace Mbui of Afriq Group of Companies. They spoke on “Real World Assets Tokenization and Economic Freedom (RWA),” delivering insights into how tokenization can enhance business transactions and economic growth. Their presentation captivated the audience, earning commendations from the event organizers.
One of the highlights of the summit was the awards ceremony, which celebrated excellence in the block chain industry. After an online voting process with 4,203 participants, Mr. Jesam Michael, CEO of Afriq Group of Companies, emerged as the winner of the “Exceptional Blockchain CEO and Team Leader of the Year” award. Additionally, Afriq Group of Companies received the “Most Impactful Crypto Community Award of the Year,” bringing the company a second prestigious accolade at the event.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Jesam Michael expressed his gratitude for the recognition, dedicating the awards to the “Spartans” a term he uses to describe the passionate supporters of Afriq Group. He thanked the BNUG and all participants, reiterating his commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in blockchain and decentralized technologies.
As the Decentralized Intelligence 2024 V2 Summit continues, industry leaders, investors, and enthusiasts are set to explore further discussions and insights into the future of Blockchain, Web3, and AI, solidifying Lagos as a hub for technological advancement and innovation.
Detained Nigerian Singer Speed Darlington Released On Bail After Burna Boy’s Petition Alleging Cyberbullying
The Nigerian police have released singer, comedian and content creator, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, on bail.
Darlington was arrested and detained following a petition from fellow musician, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, alleging cyberstalking.
The controversial Akpi musician was released to lawyer Deji Adeyanju after meeting conditions stipulated by police at the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team’s Department in the Guzape area of Abuja.
SaharaReporters learnt on Tuesday that Speed Darlington was arrested last Friday.
Adeyanju earlier on Tuesday told SaharaReporters that he had seen the petition written against Darlington by afrobeat musician, Burna Boy
Speed Darlington was arrested in Lagos and taken to various formations in the state before he was taken to Abuja and detained by the IRT team, which accused him of cyberstalking Burna Boy.
Adeyanju noted that there was nothing in the petition to warrant Darlington’s arrest.
“I have met Speed Darlington and he’s in good spirits, we are working to get him released on bail as soon as possible,” Adeyanju told SaharaReporters earlier on Tuesday.
A police ACP investigating the case told Adeyanju that the police could not release a copy of the petition to him but allowed the lawyer read and digest the content.
Nigerian Police Detain Musician Speed Darlington Since Friday In Abuja After Petition By Burna Boy
Darlington’s mother, known as Queen, had earlier alleged that Burna Boy and his team were responsible for her son’s disappearance.
In a video message, Queen narrated how her son’s gateman informed her that Speed Darlington was taken away by Burna Boy and his team.
Queen had begged Burna Boy to release her son, kneeling down in the video to show her desperation.
Her plea came after Speed Darlington was declared missing.
“Nigerians please come and help me, my son, Speed Darlington has been missing for over four days now, after he made a video about Burna Boy and Diddy.
“Burna Boy came to his house with his squad and police and they arrested Akpi. Please, Nigerians, Akpi is my only son. Please, Nigerians help me and beg Burna Boy to release my son,” she said.
*EJEMU OF IGBARA-OKE KINGDOM CONGRATULATES H.I.M OLOWA ON HIS RECENT APPOINTMENT
The Ejemu of Igbara-Oke Kingdom, Snr. High Chief (Barr.) Oyebanji Abuloye congratulates His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Francis Adefarakanmi Agbede, Ogidi lll, Ilufemiloye I, Paramount Ruler and Proscribed Authority, Olowa of Igbara-Oke Kingdom on his appointment as the pioneer Director General of Council of Traditional Rulers, South-West Nigeria.
Senr. High Chief Ejemu in his congratulatory letter dated 18th September, 2024 stated that the appointment by Arole Oduduwa, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja ll, Ooni of Ife and the Co-Chair of National Council of Traditional Rulers Nigeria is an unrestrained testament of Olowa” s resilience and versatility as a tangible force amongst the traditional rulers in Yoruba land.
He posited as well that his promotion of Yoruba tradition and culture laced with pragmatic leadership as a notable first class king is unquestionable.
He acknowledged that since ascension of H.I.M Olowa to the throne, he has displayed exceptional commitment to the projection of Yoruba tradition and culture, and he has also become a beacon of development, progress, peace and unity in his kingdom and beyond. These qualities, Aba’ Jemu said are no doubt the ultimate pivotal to his new unprecedented appointment.
He finally prayed that the God Almighty will continue to keep, uphold and sustain him as he delivers his mandate as the pioneer and pathfinder Director General of National Council of Traditional Rulers South-West, Nigeria.
E-signed
Dupe Arinye
Director Media & Publicity for S.H. C Ejemu
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