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Man dies in Osun auto crash

A man lost his life on Wednesday along the Gbongan-Ife expressway, Osun State, while another individual sustained injury in a lone auto crash involving an articulated vehicle. According to Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun State command, the accident, which occurred around the Onirin area, a few kilometres from Ile-Ife, Osun State, at about 8:45 am was caused by brake failure. The state’s sector commander, T. A. Sokunbi, in a statement, indicated none of the occupants of the white colour Foltom commercial truck, marked T-7852 LA used a seat belt or any protective gadget before the auto crash occurred. The vehicle, driven by one Akeem Are Aderinsoye, conveying carbonated drinks, spilled its contents on the expressway. Sokunbi, who cautioned drivers against excessive speed, charged them to always ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey. “The Injured victim was rushed to Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife f...

Don't Remain Silent When You're Being Oppressed -Don Tells Students

 


The Chairperson of the Anti-Cultism Campaign Committee at the University of Ibadan Centre for Social Orientation (CenSo), Professor Helen Labeodan, has advised students across the country to speak up whenever they are oppressed or intimidated by their seniors.

Labeodan made this statement while addressing students of the International School, Ibadan, at the University of Ibadan.

She advised the students to speak up whenever they are harassed, intimidated, or bullied by their seniors, classmates, or any individual. Labeodan emphasized that harassment, intimidation, and bullying typically have detrimental effects on the victim’s psyche.

She also added that perpetrators may face consequences later in life because “everything that goes around comes around.”

She cautioned the students to be vigilant as they prepare to enter higher institutions. She also advised the students to adhere to societal norms and values and to conduct themselves in a manner that brings respect and honor.

“If you are harassed, intimidated, or bullied, please speak up. I urge you to speak up whenever you are harassed, intimidated, or bullied by your seniors, classmates, or any individual. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying typically have detrimental effects on the victim’s psyche.

“Perpetrators may face consequences later in life because everything that goes around comes around. Students should be vigilant as they prepare to enter higher institutions, adhere to societal norms and values, and conduct themselves in a manner that brings respect and honor

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