A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalised with a severe infection of avian influenza, marking the first serious human case in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday. The case brings the total number of avian influenza infections in the United States during the current 2024 outbreak to 61. According…
Organisers of a childrenโs funfair where many were feared dead following a stampede on Wednesday, at the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State capital, have been arrested. The state governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed that the organisers are in custody as investigations continue to determine the cause of the stampede. He made this known in…
An as-yet-uncertain number of children have reportedly lost their lives in a stampede that occurred during a childrenโs carnival in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday. However, The PUNCH Online gathered that over 30 children lost their lives, with many others injured during the incident. In a statement released on Wednesday, the state Commissioner for…
The management of Agidigbo FM, Ibadan, Oyo State, has expressed grief over the tragic incident that occurred during a childrenโs funfair at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. Agidigbo FM also clarified that the station did not organise the event but only served as a media partner for its promotion. This clarification was issued in a…
The Oyo State Government has mourned the tragic loss of lives at the children funfair carnival tragedy in Ibadan. A stampede occurred at the private childrenโs fun fair held at Basorun Islamic High School, organised by Queen Silekunola Naomi Ogunwusi, leading to loss of lives, mostly children, with some others injured in the early hours…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Oguduokwor Ward in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has announced the expulsion of the suspended National Vice Chairman (NVC) of the party in the Southeast, Mr. Ali Odefa from the party. Ali Odefa was suspended from the party on September 11, 2024 by the Ward Executives of the…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed the administrationโs commitment to ensuring fair practices in the state’s mining sector, stating that he has no witch hunting agenda against any individual or businesses. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum held today, the governor represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye, highlighted the…
Upholding the Integrity of the Judiciary and Setting the Record Straight on the Conviction of Olowookere Segun and Morakinyo Sunday By, Akinwole Olasubomi A. The Osun State Government’s recent consideration of the prerogative of mercy for convicted individuals has drawn significant attention and have invariably stirred public opinion based on incomplete or misleading narratives. While…
Director General of SMEDAN, Charles Odi, presented made in Osun MSME Kits to Governor Ademola Adeleke at Osogbo on Tuesday.
The parents of Segun Olowookere, a young man reportedly arrested at the age of 17 in 2010 for allegedly stealing a fowl and eggs in Osun State, recently shared their journey and continued hope for justice after a decade of legal battles. In an interview on the Talk To B show, hosted by actress Abiola…
