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Whitney Inquest Begins April 4th, Chrisland Seeks Autopsy Review
The inquest hearing to determine the cause of death of 12-year-old Whitney Adeniran, a student at Chrisland International School who died during the school’s inter-house sports activities at Agege Stadium, Lagos on February 9, 2023, is set to begin on April 4th.
The Coroner Magistrate, Olabisi Fajana, set the date on Monday after hearing submissions from all the lawyers who appeared before the Magistrate Court in Ogba.
Femi Falana (SAN), the counsel for the deceased family, informed the court that they were unable to file a witness statement as instructed by the court on the last adjourned date.
During the hearing, both the counsel for Chrisland School, Olukayode Enitan (SAN), and the Lagos State lawyer, Akin George, concurred with Falana’s statement and sought the court’s directives on how to file their processes.
However, Magistrate Fajana informed the lawyers that she would consult with the Chief Magistrate to ensure that the processes were filed before the Coroner.
In the meantime, Enitan informed the court that he had filed an application seeking samples and materials to carry out an independent evaluation of the autopsy report.
Falana countered the application by stating that they have not been served and reminded the court that the autopsy of the deceased was conducted in the presence of the school representatives and other concerned parties.
However, in response to the application, the state counsel, George, clarified that the state only received a letter, not an application, and assured the court that the state would respond at the appropriate time.
As a result, Magistrate Fajana adjourned the trial’s commencement until April 4th and directed all lawyers to ensure that their processes were filed and confirmed by April 3rd.
On March 2nd, the Lagos State Government disclosed that Adeniran died from asphyxia and electrocution.
On March 1st, Whitney’s mother, Blessing, shared via an Instagram live video that the autopsy conducted on her daughter showed that she died from electrocution during the school’s sports activities.
However, the school management had released a statement after her death, claiming that she had slumped in public view and not under any hidden circumstances.
The deceased was laid to rest on March 2nd.
Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa has been signed up by Jaiz Bank as a brand ambassador.
An elated Musa made the disclosure in a statement on his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X on Thursday.
The Kano Pillars striker urged his fans to troop to Jaiz Bank to do business for trusting him with the new role.
He exclaimed, “And to my amazing fans – if you want to support me, make sure to head over to Jaiz Bank and open your accounts with them today! ”
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He wrote, “✨Alhamdulillah✨ I am SO excited to announce that I’ve officially joined Jaiz Bank as their newest ambassador! 🎉💼
“A huge thank you to @JaizBankNG for trusting me and allowing me to be a part of this amazing journey! 🙏🏼💚 It’s an honor to represent a brand that believes in growth, security, and financial empowerment.
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And to my amazing fans – if you want to support me, make sure to head over to Jaiz Bank and open your accounts with them today! Let’s grow together! 💪🏼🔑
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On November 20, 2024, Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto, celebrated her 56th birthday and her husband President William Ruto publicly expressed his love and appreciation for his wife on this special day, wishing her well.
The birthday celebrations were marked by an outpouring of goodwill from political figures, media, and citizens across Kenya, who praised her for her grace, leadership, and significant contributions to society, particularly through initiatives like the Joyful Women Organisation, which aims to empower rural women.
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The day was characterized by a collective acknowledgment of her role as a national figure dedicated to community upliftment.
In a heartfelt message, President William Ruto took to social media, writing, “Happy birthday my love, @MamaRachelRuto. Continue being a blessing to me and our children. Mungu akubariki sana,” which translates to “God bless you abundantly.”
Other prominent leaders also extended their wishes to the First Lady, with Anne Waiguru, EGH, OGW, Governor of Kirinyaga County, tweeting, “Happy Birthday First Lady,” further showing the respect and admiration for Rachel Ruto’s leadership and impact.
A gas cylinder explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in significant damage to six vehicles, according to a statement from the Katsina State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Friday, November 15, 2024.
He explained that a loud explosion alerted police operatives from the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters. Responding promptly, the Divisional Police Officer led a team to the site, supported by military personnel.
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“Upon arrival, operatives found a truck loaded with gas cylinders engulfed in flames at Tamal filling station, along Kagadama-Magamar Jibia Road,” Sadiq-Aliyu stated. The joint team acted swiftly, deploying measures to protect lives and limit property damage. Their efforts successfully extinguished the fire.
The spokesperson added, “Six motor vehicles were significantly affected by the fire incident, but fortunately, no life was lost.”
State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Abubakar-Musa, has directed a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Updates on the findings will be provided as investigations progress.
This incident highlights the need for heightened safety measures at gas filling stations to prevent such occurrences.
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