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How Five-year-old Pupil Drowned During Swimming Training

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2 years ago

May 19, 2022

NewTimes

How Five-year-old Pupil Drowned During Swimming Training

Chidera Eze, a five-year-old pupil of the Redeemers Nursery and Primary School, Ogba, Lagos State, has drowned during a swimming training held by the school.

It was learnt that some teachers and caregivers of the school took Chidera and his colleagues for the swimming lesson at the Ivory Health Club, Ogundana Street, Ikeja.

During the training, Chidera and his colleagues were said to be playing at the tip of the pool when he slipped into it.

His father, Anthony, said the teachers, caregivers and lifeguards were not aware that his son had fallen into the pool until he drowned.

He said, “I dropped my children at the Redeemers Nursery and Primary School on Acme Road, Ogba, on Monday morning, and I went to work. At 10:52 a.m., I got a call from their head teacher, Mrs Adeola Oladipo, and she told me that my son was involved in an accident and that he had been rushed to the Ikeja Medical Centre.

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“I rushed down there, but what I saw was the lifeless body of my son. I asked the head teacher what happened and she said she did not know. I asked the doctor what happened and he said he was brought in dead. I asked the teachers, caregivers and workers at the club what happened and they gave no explanation.

“As I was crying, my wife came in; I was trying to manage the information, but the head teacher also informed her and as she ran into the hospital, I became totally confused. I went to the Area F Police Station and after the policemen took pictures of my son’s corpse, we went to the club.

“When we got there, we discovered that it was the adult swimming pool section that they took the pupils to. I was alarmed and while the policemen were investigating, we realised that a CCTV was installed at the club. So, we demanded to check the CCTV footage and it revealed everything.”

Anthony claimed that the footage revealed that his son was in the pool for over 30 minutes before he died, adding that his son’s corpse was discovered by another person, who came to swim in the pool.

He said, “In the footage, we saw that the school brought more than 15 children, took them to the adult side of the swimming pool and made them sit at the tip with their legs in the water and without wearing any kits. We saw only one caregiver in the video and she was just going in and coming out, leaving the children unmanned.

“My son was at the tail end of the line when he slipped into the pool the first time but he was able to bring himself out of the pool. But the second time he slipped into the water, he could not come out. All these happened and none of the teachers, caregivers, and lifeguards took notice of what was happening.

“My son was under the water for over 30 minutes and we were all shouting as we watched the video. Another pupil also fell into the water, but her colleagues raised the alarm and they pulled her out and while this was going on, nobody noticed my son was inside the water.

“My son died because of the recklessness of these people who were supposed to take care of him. I want justice to forestall this kind of thing happening again. The caregivers, lifeguards, school management and the Ivory Health Club can’t go unpunished. My son’s corpse has been deposited in the morgue.”

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Calls made to Oladipo for a reaction were unanswered. She had yet to respond to a text message sent to her mobile number as of the time this report was filed.

The spokesperson for the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Olaitan Olubiyi, did not take his calls and had yet to respond to a text message sent to his mobile number as of press time.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said some members of staff of the school and the club had been arrested.

“A thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the drowning of the boy is ongoing,” he added.

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Pastor Evelyn Joshua Crusade Lightens Latin America

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1 week ago

October 3, 2024

NewTimes

By Dare Adejumo

People of Latin America are eagerly waiting with intense interest, excitement and high expectations for Pastor Evelyn Joshua Crusade of Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) scheduled to hold on 11th and 12th of this month at the city of Resistencia in Chaco province of Argentina.

The Argentines are particularly elated for hosting the crusade. This could be seen in their enthusiasm to lend support for every way possible for the success of the event.

From the neighbouring countries of Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Dominican, Peru, Granada and Uruguay for instance, people are daily besieging the emergency centre at CENTRO CRISTIANO DE AVIVAMIENTO in droves for registration just as large numbers of others from the 48 nations within the Argentine Republic are not left behind in the race for salvation and deliverance.

Alejandro Paz, a teacher, culture expert and environmentalist, looking at the throng of predominantly white people at the centre said: “I am not surprised to see the massive response to the crusade because many have now come to realize the spiritual angles to many human problems.”

He added: “The ministry of TB Joshua cannot not be joked with here because we all knew the late man of God whose positive impacts in the world and among many of our people as a true man of God remain indelible and we have also seen the continued grace from God radiating from Pastor Evelyn Joshua the now SCOAN leader”.

To Dr. Ceser Joepuin Prieto, a consultant ganeacologist, “The Argentine Republic is now in the process of restoration. Our President wants to please God and do away with everything that’s antithetical and offensive to God. We Argentines are all set in this regard for a better future of our country and so you can see the congeniality of this crusade for the betterment of our country at this moment”.

It is obviously a time of good harvest for hospitality industries in Argentina. Our findings show the spring of a better business era for the hotels that are now being overbooked. Some of the hotels are: Howard Johnson, Amerian Casino Gala, Atrium, Diamante, Gran, Marconi, Amudoch Colon, Victorios, Angeluz, Alvear, Boutique Del Pomar, Huerto Ciudad de Fontana, Estancia San Alfonso and Quinta El Descanso are all having a high time of guests upsurge as a result of the crusade.

Mr. Raul Marquez from Mexico is not left behind on speaking on behalf of Mexicans: “We have high expectations coming for this crusade. People are hungry to receive anointing from Mummy Evelyn Joshua. Only the demented or satanic agents would not see the glory of God in the TB Joshua Ministry and the enduring God’s grace in Mummy Evelyn Joshua.”

Santiango Gobel Flugnen from Brazil: “You haven’t seen anything yet from the large numbers of people who I know are coming from Brazil. TB Joshua Ministry we all know and cherished; and with the grace we have continued to witness in Evelyn Joshua remains a reference point in true Christendom and God’s love for mankind to be closer and serve in spirit and truth. We in Brazil are praying to have this crusade in our country because we know it’s a blessing “.

Though more of Catholicism than pentecostal genre, residents of Chaco are all united to be part of the crusade. Dlfredo Luiz Alcaraz of Mensajero De Sion speaking on behalf of the Christian community in Argentina noted: “We the Argentines have been longing to have this crusade ever before the passing of TB Joshua. We thank God to have it now because this is God’s time for our land. We are grateful to God for the blessings and turnaround that would happen in the lives of Argentines by this crusade”.

Pastor Robert Acosta is a prominent Christian leader in Argentina. He said: ” I believe in God’s agenda and in His time everything is perfect. The man of God before his passing had spoken of this crusade in Argentina. We have been seeing miracles and healing breakthroughs, Holy Spirit and the crusade has not started yet. It’s like you are smelling the wet ground because the big rain is coming”. Pastor Acosta who described TB Joshua as an inspiration, model of love, wise counsellor and mentor, pastor and father who God used to lead him right in many decisions is in high spirit about what God is going to do during the crusade and blessings that would follow . He emphasized “spiritual open doors by the Holy Spirit that God would use Pastor Evelyn Joshua to accomplish and leave behind in the land of Argentina”.

Maria Sol, a public servant and secretary to a government minister said: “We are all excited in Argentina for the crusade. The government will ensure adequate security for the people during a two-day event”.

To hold a crusade by SCOAN in a far away country at this time is not an easy task especially for a ministry such as SCOAN which doesn’t collect any offerings or money for any support in any country where it’s holding a crusade. Rather SCOAN would go there to bless the land with landmark charity programs across the frontiers of challenges facing the people. No group of any kind in such a place is ever allowed to raise fund for any kind of support for the crusade. This has been the foundational principle of SCOAN which Pastor Evelyn Joshua would never compromise. She doesn’t want evangelism to be used as a cover of any kind for materialism or personal advantage ‘if we are following the steps of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; and the uncompromising stand of his servant TB Joshua, the extension of the grace we are under ” said Evelyn Joshua.

Speaking further on the crusade , Pastor Evelyn Joshua described the train of Crusade to Argentina as “a journey of love . It’s God’s command for this crusade to hold in Argentina and we have to move in God’s love and pleasure. It’s beyond our control because it’s a God’s project”.

PORTAL DEL CIELO (Door of the heaven) as the name implies in English, the place for the crusade at Resistencia is said to be the largest place of people’s gathering in the entire Latin America.

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Encomiums As Federal Civil Service Commissioner Madugu Clocks 80

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1 week ago

October 2, 2024

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The Chairman, the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa (left) and the Federal Commissioner representing Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau States on the commission, Dr Jonah Madugu during the celebration of the latter's birthday in Abuja on Wednesday.of the Association Of African Public Service Commissions (AAPSCOMS) and Chairman of the Civil Service Commission of the Republic of Zambia, Dr Choolwe Beyani , when the latter visited Prof. Olaopa in his office in Abuja on Tuesday.

It was a moment of a torrent of encomiums as Dr Jonah Madugu, the Federal Commissioner representing Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau States on the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC ) attained the age of 80 .

Dr Madugu was honoured at the FCSC on Wednesday , Abuja by the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, federal commissioners , prominent sons and daughters of Plateau State and others. There were also cultural dancers to honour him.

Federal Commissioners, Barrister Rufus N. Godwins, representing, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States (left); Engineer Bukar Wakili, representing Bauchi, Borno and Yobe States; Dr Ibrahim Jalo Daudu , representing Adamawa,Gombe and Taraba States; Mrs Hindatu Abdullahi, representing Kaduna and Katsina States; the Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa; Dr Jonah Madugu; Barrister Henry Omoregie Idahagbon-William, representing Edo, Ekiti and Ondo States; Dr Festus Oyebade, representing Oyo and Osun States; Dr Chamberlain Nwele, representing Anambra , Ebonyi and Enugu States; and Dr Adamu Hussaini, representing FCT and Niger State; and Director, Legal Services, Mr Zakari Abdullahi; and the Acting Permanent Secretary, Mr Ogaba Ede during the occasion.

During the celebration, Prof.Olaopa paid tribute to Dr Madugu, noting particularly his humility and his readiness to serve. He also appreciated the grace of God in his life that made him to reach the age of 80 while still enjoying good health. According to Olaopa, Dr Madugu’s age is very significant because there are some people in their 50s and 60s who are bogged down by sicknesses and who eventually die when they are not very old.

A Federal Commissioner, Mrs Odekunle Rukiyat Aduke, representing Kogi and Kwara States ( left); Dr Jonah Madugu; and a Federal Commissioner, Mrs Hindatu Abdullahi, representing Kaduna and Katsina States.

Prof. Joseph Golwa of the Abuja Leadership Centre , University of Abuja, who led a delegation of prominent Plateau indigenes to the event lauded the Dr Madugu for the various contributions he had made in the lives of his people in particular and Nigerians in general. He also noted that the accolades the commission’s leaders lavished on Dr Madugu showed that he was held in very high esteem.

Prof.Josehp Golwa of Abuja Leadership Centre, University of Abuja (third left), Mrs Odekunle Rukiyat Aduke, representing Kogi and Kwara States; the Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa (fifth, left) ; Dr Jonah Madugu; and others during the event.

While thanking the commission for his being celebrated, Dr Madugu disclosed that he had been a school teacher and that since the 60s, he had been in the service of his community, the nation and humanity.

Also present at the ceremony were some of the Federal Commissioners of the FCSC: Engineer Bukar Wakili, representing Bauchi, Borno and Yobe States; Dr Ibrahim Jalo Daudu , representing Adamawa,Gombe and Taraba States; Barrister Rufus N. Godwins, representing, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States; Barrister Henry Omoregie Idahagbon-William, representing Edo, Ekiti and Ondo States; Dr Festus Oyebade, representing Oyo and Osun States; Dr Chamberlain Nwele, representing Anambra , Ebonyi and Enugu States; Dr Adamu Hussaini, representing FCT and Niger State; Mrs Hindatu Abdullahi, representing Kaduna and Katsina States; and Mrs Odekunle Rukiyat Aduke, representing Kogi and Kwara States.