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Thousands of Nigerian have begun to sign a petition demanding the prosecution of persons responsible for the death of a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Sylvester Oromoni. Point News247 reports thatSylvester was said to have been assaulted by some of his classmates who wanted to initiate him into a cult group. The 12-year-old, who was bullied, died from the injuries he sustained from the hands of this fellow students. Since news of the incident, Nigerians, including celebrities and politicians, have joined forces in demanding justice over the gruesome death of Sylvester. A family member of the deceased, Tim Oromoni, created…
The Delta State Police Command has recorded yet another breakthrough in its fight against crime and criminality in the state with the rescue of a kidnap victim and the arrest of members of an armed gang and recovery of large cache of arms and ammunition in some parts of Isoko area of the state. Point News247 reports that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Mohammed Ali, in a statement signed by the PPRO of the Command, DSP Bright Edafe, expressed appreciation over the effort and contributions of major stakeholders towards the fight against crimes, just as he admonished law-abiding…
Kingsley Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and former presidential aspirant, has said African countries including Nigeria and South Africa should issue reciprocal travel restrictions on the United Kingdom, and other Western nations that have placed Nigeria on red list due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Point News247 reports that the World Health Organisation had two weeks ago designated the omicron variant as a variant of concern. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had last week announced that the country had reported three cases of the variant. Before this, the Canadian government had announced…
With so much controversy surrounding the death of Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr), who was allegedly tortured to death by his colleagues, the Delta State governor,Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has vowed to ensure justice is served in the case of the 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos. Point News247 reports that the governor explained in a Facebook post on Saturday, that the Delta State Government will work in partnership with the Lagos State Government to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the young boy. He also stated that all perpetrators in the case must be apprehended, punished and made…
World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned countries to prepare for the possible spread of Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant. Point News247 reports that the WHO says it would take two weeks before more is known about how transmissible and how dangerous the Omicron variant is. WHO Spokesman, Christian Lindmeier who spoke in Geneva on Friday, advised against the implementation of blanket travel bans, except for countries whose health systems are unable to withstand a surge in infections. Lindmeier said, “It is much more preferred to prepare your country, your health system for possible incoming cases because we can be pretty…
The UK Government has said Nigeria will be added to the countries on its red list. This is due to the discovery of COVID-19 Omicron cases linked to Nigeria. Point News247 reports that the decision was announced in a tweet by the UK on Saturday. According to the new protocol, non-UK and non-Irish citizens who are travelling in from Nigeria will not be allowed entry into the UK. Although the ban is described as temporary, the UK said the new protocol does not apply to persons “staying airside and only transiting through”.
The Lagos State Police Command says investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni, who was formerly a student of Dowen College, is ongoing. Point News247 reports that the Police stated this via a press release on Saturday, December 4. The statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, indicates that the Police is carrying out a series of investigations.’ The statement reads in part; “The Lagos State Police Command is not unaware of the reported death of one Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos which is currently going viral on…
A former Supreme Court judge, Justice Oyegoke Bolarinwa Babalakin is dead. Point News247 reports that the retired Justice died on Saturday morning at the ripe age of 94. A source close to the family said the late Justice passed on earlier today and will be buried at his Gbongan, Osun State, country home by 4 pm today in accordance with Islamic rites. A devout Muslim, the late Justice Babalakin was an active member of the Muslim Association Of Nigeria, Ansarudeen Society.He was also a former president of the Muslim Ummah of South-West Nigeria (MUSWEN). He is survived by many children…
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Yusuf Jamoh, has baged award of Best Performing Maritime CEO of the year which he dedicated to the maritime industry. Point News247 reports that the award was bestowed on him by the Association of Maritime Journalists of Nigeria (AMJON) for his exemplary leadership. Receiving the award in his office Friday night, Jamoh, said his loves for the maritime industry is responsible for the passion he exudes basically, to see the industry change for the better. “This award should be given to the Nigeria Maritime Industry and…
Dubai-based airline, Emirates, will resume its flights between Dubai and Nigeria from December 5, 2021. Point News247 reports that the airline made this announcement on Thursday. Flights will be operated from Lagos and Abuja, thus ending months-long standoff with Nigerian authorities. “Emirates will operate to and from its Nigerian gateways with daily flights, providing travellers from Nigeria convenient access to Dubai. It will also enable travellers to connect via Dubai to the Emirates network of over 120 global destinations. Emirates Airline statement reads in part; “Emirates will operate to Abuja with EK 785 and 786. EK 785 will depart Dubai…