Tragedy At Federal University Lokoja As 200-Level Biotechnology Student Dies After Snake Bite, Campus Thrown Into Mourning

The Federal University of Lokoja (FUL), Kogi State, has been plunged into grief following the tragic death of Favour, a 200-level Biotechnology student, who reportedly died after being bitten by a snake. The incident occurred on Thursday night at Itakeate Isao, under circumstances still being discussed within the university community. According to the Students’ Union Government (SUG), the student was immediately rushed to Isanlu General Hospital for emergency treatment but sadly did not survive. The heartbreaking news spread rapidly across campus, triggering shock and an outpouring of condolences from students, staff, and university officials. The SUG described the loss as devastating, extended sympathies to the bereaved family, and urged university authorities to urgently address safety concerns around student residential areas to prevent similar tragedies.

ARMY, EFCC in Fresh Synergy against Graft in Edo

The Commander, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General A. O. Balogun has pledged the support of the Nigeria Army to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes.

Balogun made this pledge on Monday December 8, 2025 while on a courtesy visit to the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission. According to the General, who recently assumed office as the Commander of 4 Brigade, Benin City, the EFCC needs the support of every Nigerian given its role as the foremost anti-corruption agency in Nigeria.

The General further noted that the Commission needed the support of critical stakeholders to successfully block or trace the movement of funds to nip financial offences in the bud. "If we can detect the flow of funds, we can nip such crimes in the bud."

He disclosed that the Commission and the military has had a long history of collaboration, including training of personnel, curtailing illegal oil bunkering and a host of others . "One of the reasons for our visit is to familiarise ourselves with the leadership of the Commission so that we can build on the existing relationships between the two institutions. It is not about competition but about collaboration. It doesn't matter who kills the snake as much as the snake is killed."
He revealed the military is willing to collaborate and offer any kind of support to the Commission whenever it is called upon to do so.

Responding, the Acting Zonal Director of the Benin, Deputy Commander of the Commission, DCE Sa'ad Hanafi Sa'ad commended the army general and his men for their visit. He noted that synergy and collaboration were crucial as no single agency or institution can effectively eliminate crimes and criminality in the society. 'We build synergy and collaborate with relevant stakeholders and the Nigeria Army is a critical stakeholder. Our interest and your interest are the same, which is to have a better Nigeria and so we are willing to collaborate with you."

Snakes, Bushes Take Over Enugu Agriculture Ministry Office as Staff Raise Safety Fears

The South-East Regional Office of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture in Enugu has fallen into severe neglect, with overgrown weeds and snakes overrunning the premises. Staff say the facility has become unsafe, with snakes roaming freely and no intervention from the Zonal Directorate or sanitation contractors despite months of complaints. Workers now fear a dangerous incident is imminent and are appealing to the Ministry of Agriculture, the Enugu State Government, and environmental agencies to urgently clear the premises and restore safety.

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Resident Doctors in FCT Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike

The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT), has embarked on a seven-day warning strike to protest unresolved issues in the health sector.

Announcing the action in Abuja, ARD-FCT President, Dr. George Ebong, said the decision followed resolutions at an emergency meeting on Friday, September 5. He explained that despite several rounds of dialogue, the FCT Administration had failed to address long-standing concerns.

Issues raised include lack of manpower, poor welfare, unpaid salaries, unexplained deductions, and the psychological toll of long working hours. Ebong noted that no new employment has taken place since 2011, leaving doctors to cover multiple departments. He recalled that the pressure of excessive workload recently led to the death of a doctor in Port Harcourt.

The association also cited unsafe conditions, pointing to a nurse who died from a snake bite in Abaji General Hospital. “The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has been notified severally of the issues affecting doctors but has allegedly turned a blind eye,” Ebong said. He urged the administration to declare a state of emergency across the 14 district and general hospitals in the FCT.

The strike, he stressed, will be uninterrupted. “If after seven days the issues raised are not resolved, the doctors will embark on an indefinite strike,” he warned, adding that decision-making must include frontline health professionals.

Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Isaq Salako, expressed optimism that ongoing talks with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) could avert a nationwide strike. “The National Association of Resident Doctors has issued an ultimatum, but I believe with the level of conversation ongoing, we had a meeting on Monday; we are making progress,” he said on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.

He explained that the main issue remains the residency training allowance, about 40 percent of which for 2025 is yet to be paid. “That is my hope, and that is what we are working on,” he said.

JUST IN: Terrorist Bello Turji surrenders arms, releases captives after Islamic clerics’ intervention.

Mr Yusuf said the residents of Shinkafi engaged his team (clerics) to dialogue with Mr Turji on behalf of the residents of Shinkafi to allow them to return to the farm in the forest. He said the meeting took place three times in July in the Fakai forest.
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Bello Turji
Zamfara terrorism kingpin, Bello Turji, has released 32 kidnapped persons and agreed to stop attacking farmers following a series of meetings with some Islamic clerics in his hideout.

Musa Yusuf, a cleric popularly known as Asadus-Sunnah, disclosed the development at a religious gathering on Monday in Kaduna.

Mr Yusuf said Mr Turji also surrendered some of his arms after the meeting in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The cleric said Shinkafi residents engaged his team of clerics to appeal to Mr Turji to let them access their farms in the forest. He said the meeting took place three times in July in the Fakai forest.

“We met Mr Turji, Dan Bakkolo, Black, Kanawa and Malam Ila. The speculation that Dan Bakkolo was killed is not true. These people are the ones terrorising the axis, and they all agreed to the peace proposals, one of which is for them to surrender some of their arms to show commitment to the peace process.

“They surrendered the arms in three phases at different times, and allowed the residents of Shinkafi to access their farms in the forest across the river heading to Mr Turji enclaves. We agreed that the Fulanis must be allowed to go to town without being stereotyped or killed by the vigilante.

“He (Mr Turji) also released 32 kidnapped captives as part of the peace agreement,” Mr Yusuf said and showed the video of some of the released captives and the difficult terrain they crossed to reach Mr Turji’s camp.

He said the freed persons, including children and women, had spent about four months in captivity. He said some of the women gave birth in captivity, while one suffered a snake bite.

forgotten, never forget the day someone was your only hope and they did not fail you. Once the rain stops, the umbrella becomes a burden, that's how loyalty ends. When you have nothing left to offer. Life is circle of happiness, sadness, hard times, and good times. If you are going through hard times have faith that good times are on the way. Truth of life; Do a million good things nobody will care. Commit a single mistake and everybody will judge you. The only people who deserve to be on your life are those ones who treat you with love, kindness, and respect. Life is a game with snakes on every level. Be careful. Thanks. Have a great and blessed day.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT!!!
Look at that picture again, what do you see?

At a quick glance, you see cashew fruits.

But on a closer look, you see a snake hiding in the cashew, with it's head ready to strike.

Behind every opportunity, is hiding an adversary.

Every level has a devil.

There's no success without corresponding battle.

You must get pass the bees, to harvest the honey.

Don't give up, if there's nothing there; the devil won't be fighting it.

Fight on, don't flee for Winners never quit and Quitters never win. Remember that
1st Corinthians 16: 9 says
"For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries."

May God deliver us from all hidden enemies and unfriendly friends in Jesus name....