Queen Naomi The Oyo State Police Command has disclosed the arrest of the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola; the Principal of Islamic High School, Ibadan, Fasasi Abdulahi; and six others in connection to the death of some children during a stampede at a funfair in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday. The ex-queen was named as the main sponsor of the event. More so, the number of children who have died from the stampede has risen to 35 while six others are critically injured, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso. The event which was held at the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, was made available to 5,000 children but the number that turned up was reportedly over 7, 500, according to investigations by  PUNCH Metro. Osifeso noted that the event was organised by Wings Foundation, in collaboration with an Ibadan-based radio station — Agidigbo FM, which acts as the event’s media partners. According t...

Don Jazzy, the renowned Nigerian music producer and CEO of Mavin Records, has made headlines once again with his philanthropic endeavors. Recently, he generously donated N100 million to support the NGO founded by the talented artist Verydarkman. This significant contribution aims to bolster the organization’s ongoing projects and initiatives focused on uplifting underprivileged communities. Verydarkman’s NGO has been working tirelessly to address various social issues, including education, health care, and youth empowerment. With Don Jazzy’s substantial financial backing, the NGO is poised to expand its reach and impact even more lives. In a statement, Don Jazzy expressed his commitment to giving back to the community and supporting causes that resonate with him. His donation not only highlights the importance of corporate social responsibility among celebrities but also serves as an inspiring example for others in the industry to follow suit. The collaboration between Don ...