Author: Daily Monitor

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan There was pandemonium at the Osun State University Teaching Hospital on Thursday morning, as fire reportedly broke out at the new Accident and Emergency unit of the hospital. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained at the time of filling this report but the medium gathered that efforts were on to put off the fire. According to a source who spoke with newmen, patients were running out of the unit to avoid being caught in the fire. The source said, “I can confirm to you that there is a fire outbreak at the new Accident…

A customer has filed a lawsuit against the fast casual chain Chopt over a salad that she says contained a piece of the manager’s finger. The lawsuit filed Monday by Allison Cozzi of Greenwich, Connecticut, alleges that she bought a salad at a Chopt location in Mount Kisco, New York, on April 7, 2023, and realized while eating it that “she was chewing on a portion of a human finger that had been mixed in to, and made a part of, the salad.” According to the suit, a manager at the restaurant accidentally severed a piece of her left…

The Living Perfect Master and Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji has called in Federal government to investigate and sack the President of the Nigeria Football federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau and the Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro over what he called ‘the poor performance of the national team’. He continued, “I cannot see why Super Falcons players will be sleeping on bare floors and while the Super Eagles players are being denied their allowances when billions in cash are coming in. What are they using the money generated for? This was contained in a statement…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the posting of Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) to various State Commands and Formation to strengthen community engagement and communication. The newly Police officers are tasked with fostering positive relationships between the Police Force and the communities they serve. A statement on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said: “The newly posted officers and their respective portfolios include SP Ayuba Tunni Umma to PPRO Zone 2, Lagos; SP Hauwa Idris Adamu to PPRO Nigeria Police Cooperative; DSP Ejire Adetoun Adeyemi to PPRO…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned drivers to desist from making or receiving phone calls while on the road. The FRSC stated that anyone found making phone calls or answering calls with any ear gadget while driving risks five years in jail. The Corps insisted that it is illegal to receive calls while driving, regardless of any wireless gadget used for such communication. The Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem said driving requires total concentration and road users should not take any risk on their lives Kazeem said “It is illegal. Driving entails 100 percent…

An unsuccessful coup attempt unfolded in Sierra Leone, targeting the main military barracks and prisons, leading to the apprehension of 13 military officers, as disclosed by the government’s spokesperson on Tuesday. During a press briefing, Information Minister Chernor Bah revealed that the assailants aimed to “overthrow the elected government of Sierra Leone.” The coordinated attacks occurred early Sunday in Freetown, the typically tranquil capital, catching security forces and residents off guard. Bah confirmed, “Thirteen military officers are currently in custody, and one other civilian… in this incident, we are now calling a failed coup.” This incident comes a few…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, told Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, how the inability of a defunct commercial bank (Diamond Bank) to disburse huge sums of money prompted the airlifting of N1.219billion cash to former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose for the governorship election in the state. Fayose is facing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside his firm, Spotless Investment Limited, following their alleged involvement in N6.9 billion money laundering. When prosecution counsel, Wahab Shittu, SAN, asked him to…

An Ogun State Government accountant, Taiwo Oyekanmi, was shot dead by daredevil armed robbers on Wednesday, who carted away government’s funds in Abeokuta, the state capital. It was learnt that Oyekanmi had picked up an undisclosed amount of money from a branch of Fidelity Bank in Abeokuta and was heading back to the office when he was waylaid by the gunmen numbering about five. It was gathered that the armed robbers were said to have intercepted the homemade bullion van while ascending the overhead bridge at Kuto, opened fire on the accountant, broke the bullion van door with a sledgehammer…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan One of the newly refurbished  ‘Imole De’ Bus was reportedly involved in an accident around Capital area of the state on Wednesday afternoon, BEYOND AFRICA gathered. The driver of the bus according to eyewitnesses blamed brake failure for the accident. Recalled that the state government had last week Tuesday announced that it spent a total sum of Twenty-Five Million, Two Hundred and Seventy Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Eighty Eight Naira to refurbish 19 Omoluabi buses which will serve as palliative to cushion the effect of petroleum subsidy for the people of the state. The refurbished vehicles…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan A video footage of her excellence Senator Oluremi Tinubu, now First Lady, goes viral online. The video showed Mrs Remi Tinubu telling Ndi Igbo in Lagos State during 2019 general election if they refuse to vote the APC, they will be left with no option than to be chased away and inherit both their houses and business. According to the investigative journalist, Mr Jackson Ude, who shared this on his social media handles, stated that in the recent development in Nigeria, Lagos to be precise it’s happening already. Igbos are presently losing their properties and businesses for…