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Canopy Touches Live Wire At Lagos Chieftaincy Party, Four Electrocuted
Confusion broke out in the Idimu area of Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, after three party guests and a truck motor boy were electrocuted during a chieftaincy celebration.
It was gathered that the motor boy, who has yet to be identified, was said to have died on the spot.
Residents told our correspondent that the incident occurred during a party organised by a community member who had just been honoured with a chieftaincy title.
The celebration was held on Anjorin Street, where several canopies were erected for guests.
The tragedy happened on Tuesday, November 11, when a truck attempting to navigate the street was obstructed by one of the canopies mounted across the road.
Witnesses said some party attendees, joined by one of the truck’s occupants, tried to lift the canopy to allow the vehicle to pass.
In the process of moving the structure to one side, its metal frame reportedly came into contact with an exposed electric cable.
An eyewitness, Femi Ajiboye, said the victims were electrocuted instantly.
“The coronation anniversary had been ongoing for a week, and the celebrant decided to host his own party after receiving his title. The truck carrying sand tried to access a new estate at the end of the street but was blocked by the canopy.
“When people tried to lift it, they didn’t realise a naked wire was lying on the ground. The moment the frame touched the live wire, they were shocked. People only understood what had happened when they saw them collapse,” he said.
The electrocution brought the celebration to an abrupt end, with guests scampering for safety.
Another resident, identified only as Olajide, said the four victims were rushed to the hospital, where the motor boy was confirmed dead on arrival.
“The whole place was thrown into panic. The three guests survived and are being treated, but the motor boy didn’t make it,” he added.
He said the deceased’s family later took custody of his remains for burial.
Another resident, who declined to have his name published, recalled seeing the deceased shortly before the incident.
“He had just bought diesel at the filling station. I was shocked when I heard he had died barely thirty minutes later,” he said.
When contacted on Sunday for comments after the development became known, the state Police Public Relations Officer said she had not received any briefing on the matter.
“I called the DPO in that area, and she said no such case was reported at the station,” she said.
Efforts to get further clarification on Wednesday were unsuccessful, as calls and messages to her phone were not answered at the time of filing this report.
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Ogun State Government Announces Pension, Gratuity Backlog Clearance Between 2012 and 2020
The Ogun State Government has announced the clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of retirees.
The Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a media parley organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Budget and Planning.
Okubadejo explained that the backlog was linked to the Defined Benefits Scheme, under which retirees receive monthly pension payments, stressing that the present administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun has not defaulted on pension obligations since assuming office.
“Since the inception of this administration, we have not missed a single month of pension payment. What we inherited were arrears tied to the Defined Benefits Scheme,” he said.
According to him, annual pension payments rose from ₦6.7 billion in 2019 to ₦20 billion in 2025, with projections showing a possible increase to ₦40 billion by 2029.
He disclosed that the state had so far paid ₦23.3 billion in gratuities covering retirees from 2012 to 2020, alongside ₦32.8 billion in outstanding gratuities for local government retirees inherited by the administration.
Okubadejo added that between 2019 and July 2, 2025, the state disbursed ₦93.26 billion in pensions under the Defined Benefits Scheme and ₦94.78 billion to local government pensioners.
He assured that the remaining backlog would be cleared as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) continues to improve, noting that over 300 workers who retired in July 2025 are currently receiving six-month palliatives pending the completion of their pension documentation.
The commissioner also described the newly approved Additional Pension Benefits (APB) as the first of its kind in Nigeria, adding that amendments to the state’s pension law would be pursued to formally integrate the scheme.
On the state’s fiscal outlook, Okubadejo revealed that the 2026 budget increased from ₦1.054 trillion in 2025 to ₦1.668 trillion, while Ogun’s economy expanded from ₦3.5 trillion in 2019 to ₦18.96 trillion in 2026.
He added that IGR grew from ₦50 billion in 2019 to ₦240 billion in 2025, with projections of ₦512 billion this year.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Olaolu Olabimtan, said the 2026 budget reflects strong fiscal reforms, noting an 85 per cent budget execution rate in 2024 and sustained financial stability.
Other commissioners highlighted sectoral achievements, including massive road construction, increased healthcare funding, rail extension plans, education support programmes, and expanded housing projects across the state.
African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to focus on the country’s future and vote for a change in leadership.
Obi spoke at a meeting with Hausa/Fulani chiefs in Abuja on Wednesday.
“We have to talk about the future of our country. All of you know what is happening to our country today. That’s why we are campaigning that you vote out this government,” he said.
He described the situation in Nigeria as dire, citing insecurity, hunger and hardship.
“today we have insecurity across Nigeria. We have hunger across Nigeria. We are suffering across Nigeria. The only thing that is working in Nigeria today is bad news. Every morning you wake up is bad news,” Obi stated.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate said a new administration would prioritize social services.
“We’re urging you to vote for a change and bring a new Nigeria, where our children will be in school. Our hospitals will work,” he added.
Obi also questioned government spending priorities, particularly in the health sector.
“today, if you’re sick in Nigeria you’re praying to Almighty God because we’re now in a country where our president spends 360 billion to buy and refit his plane and spends 36 million in capital vote for the Ministry of Health. There’s nothing working,” he said.
He appealed to Nigerians to use their votes to usher in what he described as a “new Nigeria” focused on improving citizens’ welfare and restoring key public services.
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