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No death or Injury Recorded in Unibadan Hostel Fire Incident
A devastating fire outbreak has gutted a section of the iconic Queen Elizabeth II (Queen’s Hall) at the University of Ibadan (UI), leaving students and staff in shock as authorities assess the extent of the damage.
We gathered that the incident occurred late Wednesday night, disrupting the lives of residents and raising concerns over campus safety measures.
We understands that the fire, which started around 11 p.m., consumed parts of the hall’s residential block, with students forced to flee for safety. Eyewitnesses report that the flames quickly spread, fueled by strong winds, before campus security and firefighters intervened to bring the situation under control.
According to source no casualties have been reported, but several students lost personal belongings, including academic materials, gadgets, and other valuables. The affected area has been cordoned off as university authorities investigate the cause of the fire. Preliminary reports suggest the blaze might have been triggered by an electrical fault, but this is yet to be confirmed.
We gathered that the incident has sparked frustration among students, who have long complained about inadequate safety measures in the halls of residence. “We’ve been raising concerns about faulty electrical wiring and outdated fire safety equipment, but nothing was done,” a resident of Queen’s Hall lamented to us
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, visited the scene early Thursday morning to assess the damage. He assured students of the institution’s commitment to addressing the safety lapses exposed by the incident. “This is an unfortunate event, but we will ensure that affected students receive support, and we will intensify efforts to prevent future occurrences,” he said, according to us
We understands that displaced students are being temporarily relocated to alternative accommodations while cleanup and repair work begins. The university has also set up a committee to investigate the fire and recommend measures to enhance safety across all halls of residence.
Social media has been flooded with messages of support for the affected students, with alumni and stakeholders urging the university to prioritize infrastructure upgrades.
As the University of Ibadan comes to terms with this tragic event, questions remain about the adequacy of safety protocols in one of Nigeria’s leading academic institutions. Students and staff now look to the administration for swift action to prevent future tragedies.
Rainstorm has destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Kwara State.
Tribune Online gathered that the heavy downpour, which began early Saturday morning, was accompanied by strong winds that wreaked havoc across the camp premises.
According to a source, the extent of the damage was significant, as key structures affected included the multipurpose hall, the administrative block, the camp mosque, and several hostel blocks housing corps members and camp officials.
The rainstorm also left a trail of destruction on the camp’s saluting dais and the newly constructed volleyball court, which had been one of the major attractions within the camp.
In addition, two vehicles belonging to camp officials were completely destroyed when a big tree, uprooted by the strong wind, crashed down on them, rendering them beyond repair.
An official of the NYSC in the camp suggested that relevant authorities should take steps to assess the extent of the damage for necessary repair work, in order to restore affected facilities and ensure the continuity of activities in the orientation camp.
A 37-year-old woman, Linda Stephen, on Tuesday, approached a Kaduna Customary Court, seeking divorce over her husband, Felix Stephen’s excessive sexual demands.
In her petition, Mrs Stephen, a resident of Ungwan Sunday in Kaduna, also accused her husband of beating her whenever she rejected his sexual advances. They have been married for six years.
She told the court that she was no longer interested in the marriage as she can no longer cope with the husband’s excessive demand for sex.
“I urge the court to dissolve this marriage because I can’t stand his excessive sexual urge. He likes sex too much, and I can’t bear it.
“Most times, he would have sex with me from midnight till early hours of the morning. Even when I am crying, he will not stop.
“It has been three months since I moved out of his house, his relatives have been pleading with me to go back to him, but they do not know what I am facing,” she said.
She further said that her husband does not control himself whenever he needed sex, and that whenever she refused his sexual advances, he would beat her up, even in front of their two kids.
‘I’m ready to control my urge’ -Husband
Stephen, in his response, told the court that he is in love with his wife.
He pleaded with the court to help him pacify her, and not to grant her wish.
Stephen said he had been pleading with her wife not to seek for divorce, as he was now ready to control his sexual urge.
“I took my uncles and friends to her parents house to plead with her. But she refused to listen to us instead she walked out on us,’’ Stephen said.
He further pleaded with the court to give him time to sort things out and reconcile with his wife.
The judge, John Dauda, adjourned the matter until May 6 for a feedback and outcome of the reconciliation, while advising them to maintain peace.
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued 84 Congolese from a human trafficking syndicate operating in Ibadan, the state capital.
The victims were allegedly held captive for an unknown period in a building located in the Orogun area of Ibadan.
Sunday PUNCH gathered that the victims were trafficked to Nigeria under the pretence of providing employment opportunities for them.
According to reports, the human traffickers had extorted large sums of money, reportedly in US dollars, from the victims’ families and relatives as part of their scheme to lure the victims into the country.
In a video shared by Channels TV, the rescued individuals, including a baby, were seen being escorted to police vans and buses.
The victims were later transported to the Police Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, where they are currently being held while investigations continue.
However, attempts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer of Oyo State Command, Adewale Osifeso, for comment on the development were unsuccessful, as calls and messages to his phone were not responded to at the time of this report.
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