The parents of a four-year-old student at BrickHall Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, named Miguel Ovoke, are demanding the closure of the school after an autopsy suggested that their child died from electrocution rather than choking, as initially reported.

Reports indicate that accompanied by some enraged youths, the parents visited the school premises to express their dissatisfaction with the circumstances surrounding their child’s death. They were prompted by the autopsy findings, which contradicted the school’s assertion that the child died from choking while eating.

During the protest at the school, security personnel, including the police, intervened to prevent any potential damage or violence. Tear gas was reportedly used to disperse the angry parents and protesters, with allegations that security personnel threatened to shoot them if they did not leave.

The incident occurred in April when the four-year-old pupil passed away during the school’s feeding hours. The parents suspected foul play in their son’s death, leading them to seek legal representation from Abuja-based lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.

According to a death certificate issued by Excel Specialist Hospital, Abuja, the child was brought to the hospital in an unconscious state by his teachers, citing choking while feeding at school as the cause. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

The former deputy Senate president, Ovie Omo-Agege, asserted that President Bola Tinubu has effectively addressed a significant portion of Nigeria’s challenges. Speaking to journalists in Effurun, Delta State, over the weekend, Omo-Agege expressed his confidence in Tinubu’s capacity to improve Nigeria’s current economic situation and urged Nigerians to continue supporting him.

Omo-Agege, who was the 2023 Delta All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, urged patience from Nigerians, acknowledging that the situation might worsen before showing improvement.

He emphasized the need for continued prayers and support for the President, stating that Tinubu has demonstrated his capability to address challenges effectively. Omo-Agege cited Tinubu’s track record as a former Governor of Lagos State as evidence of his leadership abilities.

Regarding the Coastal Highway project, which he described as a crucial infrastructure development for the South-South region, Omo-Agege highlighted Tinubu’s recognition of its importance for economic growth. He defended the project’s cost, noting that its construction using cement rather than asphalt ensures long-term durability and low maintenance costs.

Omo-Agege concluded by expressing confidence that Nigerians would soon acknowledge and appreciate the positive impact of Tinubu’s leadership, emphasizing his belief in Tinubu’s ability to steer the country towards progress and development.

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed the previous administration led by Okezie Ikpeazu to prepare for the restitution of embezzled funds, including allocations earmarked for the airport project. Otti, responding to the findings of a forensic audit of the state’s finances, clarified that his administration’s objective is solely the recovery of misappropriated funds to ensure effective governance.

Addressing supporters and loyalists of Rowland Chinwendu, the legislator representing Isiala Ngwa South State Constituency, during a solidarity visit in Nvosi, Otti emphasized his commitment to the progress and development of Abia State. He asserted that since the airport project had not materialized, the funds allocated for it should be reimbursed.

Expressing disappointment at the media backlash he faced for disclosing the audit findings, Otti underscored the importance of transparency in governance. He viewed Chinwendu’s solidarity visit as a positive gesture.

Otti reiterated the necessity of recovering stolen funds to facilitate developmental projects for the benefit of the state’s residents. He emphasized the administration’s focus on infrastructure development, environmental sanitation, and job creation.

In response, Chinwendu affirmed his obligation to represent his constituents’ interests in the legislature. He expressed solidarity with Governor Otti, highlighting their shared commitment to the development of their locality.

Chinwendu acknowledged Otti’s efforts, particularly in infrastructure development such as the ongoing reconstruction of the Umuikaa-Umuene road and other projects within his constituency.