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Sad! Final Year Student Of Ogun College Of Health Crushed To Death By Truck

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8 years ago

December 7, 2016

A final year Dental Health student of Ogun State University identified as Blessing was crushed to death by a fully loaded truck allegedly belonging to Nigerian Breweries on Tuesday, December 6th. Below is the report as published on Facebook by Ibe Caleb:

“Its tragic how one loses an important person,still going through pains of the lost soul the worst happens……..Today being the 6th of December 2016 a final year student of OGUN STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL THERAPY was on her way back from the bank to withdraw her project money and the little feeding allowance attached to it, got crushed by the NIGERIAN CONSOLIDATED BREWERIES TRUCK loaded with lots of alcoholic drinks i.e 33,Goldberg…… Funny enough before the arrival of the students down to the accident scene,the Nigerian Consolidated Breweries officials had called the attention of soldiers of ILESE Barracks who shot speedily at students,as a matter of fact students got injured especially females students,as if that wasn’t enough the soldiers of ilese barracks invaded the school premises and still shot at the students….CORRUPTION which was the leading theme in Nigeria as a whole was evident in the DEAN OF STUDENT
AFFAIRS OF OGUN STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH….How much longer do we have to live like this?? As i write now 9 students of OGUN STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH ILESE IJEBU are currently in the hospital and then in tears and trauma i ask this question….WHERE IS NIGERIA GOING??WHY CANT STUDENTS HAVE A SAY??MUST CORRUPTION ALWAYS SPEAK ??………..Talking about the NIGERIAN SOLDIERS whose primary objective is to ”protect the citizens” left their duty post after being lured and bribed by the NIGERIAN CONSOLIDATED BREWERIES OFFICIALS to beat unarmed innocent students…95% of the students of OGUN STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY who are girls were serious dealt with and striped naked….Tears dropped from my eyes when an 100 level student had an asthma attack due to the shock……I Thought we had a government??why???? OGUN STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH has been the most peaceful campus for 40 years now and won several awards where holistic health is practiced Will NOT BE MUTE IN THE FACE OF INJUSTICE,IN THE FACE OF TYRANNY ..As we all know JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED …Here are our demands…..Firstly the truck driver should be produced and persecuted..Secondly the truck should be produced,thirdly an ATM machine should be provided in the school premises because if students did not have to go down to withdraw this wouldn’t have happened…for the soldiers who beat up students should also be provided….A 48HRS ultimatum has been set -….#OPERATION OCCUPY NIGERIAN BREWERIES LOADING!!!!!!!!! #CONCERNED STUDENTS FOR THE UNION……#AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL!!!!!! R.I.P BLESSING”

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From the Pulpit to the Tarmac: Televangelist Timothy Omotoso Deported After 8-Year Legal Battle

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1 day ago

May 19, 2025

Sahara Weekly

“Unwelcome Return: South Africa Deports Televangelist Timothy Omotoso After Acquittal

JOHANNESBURG — Controversial Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso has been deported from South Africa after being declared an undesirable person by the Department of Home Affairs, just weeks after his dramatic acquittal on high-profile criminal charges.

Omotoso was officially deported on May 18, 2025, with viral footage showing him being escorted by South African police and Home Affairs officials as he boarded a flight back to Nigeria at OR Tambo International Airport.

The founder of Jesus Dominion International was acquitted in April of 32 charges, including rape, human trafficking, and racketeering — allegations that had kept him behind bars for nearly eight years following his arrest in 2017. His case gripped the South African public and drew widespread international media coverage, particularly due to the graphic nature of the testimonies and repeated delays in the judicial process.

While Omotoso walked free from the courtroom last month, his legal vindication did not spare him from expulsion. According to the South African Department of Home Affairs, his presence in the country was no longer considered welcome, prompting immediate deportation proceedings.

“Mr. Timothy Omotoso has been declared an undesirable person under the Immigration Act. He was removed from the Republic on May 18, 2025,” the department confirmed in a brief statement.

The deportation has reignited debate around South Africa’s immigration and justice systems. Critics argue that Omotoso’s lengthy pretrial detention and eventual acquittal reflect deep flaws in the country’s legal machinery. Others insist his removal was necessary to preserve public trust and prevent further division.

Omotoso’s defense team, meanwhile, has decried the move as politically motivated and unjust, suggesting the televangelist is being punished despite his acquittal.

“This is not just deportation. It’s an attempt to erase a man who was never proven guilty in a court of law,” a source close to Omotoso’s ministry told reporters.

Since his return to Nigeria, Omotoso has remained out of the public eye, with no official statement yet from his church or legal representatives. Whether he will attempt to continue his religious mission from his home country — or mount a legal challenge to his deportation — remains to be seen.

His case, marked by emotional testimony, legal wrangling, and now, forced removal, is likely to be remembered as one of the most polarizing chapters in South Africa’s recent legal history.

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From ₦200 to ₦2 Million: Davido’s Barber Reveals Jaw-Dropping Haircut Fee

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1 day ago

May 19, 2025

Sahara Weekly

From ₦200 to ₦2 Million: Davido’s Barber Reveals Jaw-Dropping Haircut Fee

LAGOS — Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido is not just known for his chart-topping hits and sold-out shows — he’s also turning heads with the amount he reportedly pays for a single haircut: a staggering ₦2 million.

This surprising revelation was made by his longtime barber, Kufre Nnah, the founder of luxury grooming brand Kayz Place, in a social media post that quickly went viral.

Kufre shared photos of himself giving Davido a fresh trim, accompanied by a touching caption that traced their relationship back to the superstar’s childhood.

“I started cutting Davido’s hair when he was just 12 years old, when he used to pay me ₦200,” Kufre wrote. “Today, he’s paying ₦2 million for a haircut… what a journey! 🙌🔥 So proud to have been part of his story from the beginning.”

He continued by expressing gratitude to the music icon:

“Big thanks to you brother for trusting me all these years. Your success is truly inspiring.”

The revelation has sparked massive reactions across social media, with fans applauding Davido not just for his generosity, but for staying loyal to someone who has been part of his journey since his early days.

“This is what loyalty and gratitude look like,” one user commented. “Davido is a real one.”

Kufre’s story is being celebrated as a reminder of how humble beginnings can lead to extraordinary success, not just for celebrities, but for those who grow with them.

As the barber’s post continues to trend, it’s yet another testament to the cultural impact of Davido — both in and out of the music scene.

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Tinubu Isn’t Nigeria’s Problem — He’s the Symptom of a Rotting System

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2 days ago

May 18, 2025

Sahara Weekly

Budget Constraints, Infrastructure Woes Stall Diplomatic Deployment

…from military rule to mismanaged democracy, Nigeria’s crisis runs deeper than any one president.

By Femi Oyewale

In the flurry of discontent sweeping across Nigeria today—rising costs, worsening insecurity, and public distrust—many fingers are pointing at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. But in our desperation to find a scapegoat, we risk missing the bigger picture. Tinubu is not the architect of Nigeria’s ruin; he is the latest occupant of a broken system built on decades of policy failure, corruption, and elite impunity.

Tinubu Isn’t Nigeria’s Problem — He’s the Symptom of a Rotting System

Let’s be clear: Tinubu’s administration deserves critique—no leader is above accountability. But it is intellectually lazy and politically shortsighted to isolate him as the root cause of Nigeria’s dysfunction. Our real enemy is the structure—a web of systemic errors that has entangled Nigeria for over 60 years.

A Brief History of Institutional Collapse

Since independence: Nigeria has struggled with the ghosts of colonial division, regional distrust, and leadership that prioritized personal gain over national development. From military dictatorships to flawed democratic transitions, every administration contributed bricks to the wall of dysfunction we now face. Policies came and went, but accountability remained a myth. The oil boom brought riches, yet poverty deepened. Institutions became shells of power, riddled with incompetence and fueled by patronage.

Democracy Hijacked: Nigeria Under Tinubu and APC's Reign of Suppression By George Omagbemi Sylvester

By the time democracy “returned” in 1999, the nation had already normalized bad governance. Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari—all had chances to reverse the rot. Instead, they either sustained it or worsened it. Now Tinubu inherits a house built on sand, and we expect him to walk on water.

Structural Injustice and a Culture of Rot

The real crisis lies in how our political, judicial, and economic systems are wired. We run a federal system that behaves like a unitary state. Governors act as emperors. Elections are transactional. Justice is for sale. And our security architecture is outdated and overwhelmed.

Fueling Uncertainty: Investigating Nigeria's Subsidy Removal And Dangote Refinery Debacle* By Sylvester Audu

Tinubu did not invent fuel subsidy scams. He didn’t start the tradition of bloated governance or underfunded education. The poverty and infrastructural decay tormenting Nigerians today are the cumulative results of 60+ years of elite failure. If not him, the system would have found another operator.

A People Conditioned to Tolerate Failure

Nigerians have also been conditioned—through survivalism and repression—to accept bad leadership as fate. We cheer tribalism over merit, and we normalize inefficiency as long as it wears our ethnic or religious label. This collective silence is what emboldens political actors, not just at the top but across all tiers of government.

Nigeria: Achebe’s Warning Ignored, A Nation in Relapse By George Omagbemi Sylvester

TIME TO FIX THE FOUNDATION

Removing Tinubu won’t fix Nigeria. Electing a messiah won’t work if the system crushes reformers. What Nigeria needs is institutional restructuring, civic awakening, and a hard reboot of its political culture. We must de-emphasize personalities and focus on process. We need less of “who’s in power” and more of “how power works.”

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Blaming Tinubu alone is like blaming the final domino in a long-fallen chain. He is a reflection, not the cause. If Nigerians want a better future, we must stop hacking at branches and start digging out roots. This is not just Tinubu’s mess—it is ours too. And until we fix the system, no president, saint or sinner, will save us.