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Ex-Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Shikemi, and an Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat have been accused of sponsoring the tragic Ibadan funfair that caused the death of several children. DAILY POST gathered that about 32 children were reportedly killed in a stampede that occurred during the event in Ibadan the Oyo State capital.
Ooni’s ex-wife, others in trouble over alleged sponsorship of Ibadan funfair as 32 children die

Ex-Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Shikemi, and an Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat have been accused of sponsoring the tragic Ibadan funfair that caused the death of several children.

DAILY POST gathered that about 32 children were reportedly killed in a stampede that occurred during the event in Ibadan the Oyo State capital.

The incident occurred in the Bashorun area of the city, early hours of Wednesday.

The State Governor, Seyi Makinde had in his reaction, said that the organizers are already in custody.

“While investigations are ongoing, the primary organisers of the event that led to this stampede have been taken into custody“, he said.

Although the governor failed to reveal the identities of the organizers, emerging reports said Prophetess Naomi and Hamzat sponsored the event.

However, reacting to the unfortunate incident, the management of Agidigbo FM, owned by Oriyomi Hamzat, said the radio station was only a media partner to the event.

“Amidst the tragedy, the news making the rounds is that Agidigbo FM is the organiser of the children’s funfair.

“However, the management wishes to state that Agidigbo FM is not the organiser of the event but one of the media outfits used to promote the event”, management of Agidigbo FM said in a statement.

According to reports, the victims were stampeded to death while trying to break through the main gate of Islamic High School, Bashorun, where the event took place.

Ooni’s ex-wife, others in trouble over alleged sponsorship of Ibadan funfair as 32 children die

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The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has said the Monday sit-at-home is gradually diminishing across the Southeast. Musa said under Operation Udoka, the Army is picking up leaders of the armed groups causing mayhem in the Southeast. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) had initiated the sit-at-home order to push for the release of
Biafra: Monday sit-at-home gradually diminishing in Southeast – Defence Chief

The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has said the Monday sit-at-home is gradually diminishing across the Southeast.

Musa said under Operation Udoka, the Army is picking up leaders of the armed groups causing mayhem in the Southeast.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) had initiated the sit-at-home order to push for the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

However, the sit-at-home order was hijacked by unknown gunmen who used the situation to wreak havoc in the Southeast.

Musa said the Nigerian Army is working with political leaders in the Southeast to put an end to the sit-at-home order.

Musa spoke while appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence to defend the 2025 budget proposal on Tuesday.

According to Musa: “Also, with Operation Udoka, we’re picking up most of the leadership of these groups, taking them out, and making sure that the place is peaceful.

“The sit-at-home on Mondays is gradually diminishing. We’re also working with the political leaders there because we understand, like I always say, that we need local support because without it, it’s difficult.

“You know, the terrain is very challenging, so we need to work together. It is improving.”

The Defence Chief also declared that the Army would continue deploying non-kinetic approaches to tackle insecurity in the Southeas

Biafra: Monday sit-at-home gradually diminishing in Southeast – Defence Chief