Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Buhari condoles with families of killed Ojodu Grammar School students

The president’s condolence message was contained in a statement released by his spokesman, on Wednesday.

• December 8, 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with parents, relations and friends of Ojodu Grammar School students who lost their lives in an accident on Tuesday, along Isheri Road, Ojodu, in Lagos State.

The president’s condolence message was contained in a statement released by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, on Wednesday in Abuja.

Mr Buhari also condoled with the government and people of Lagos State and the authorities of Ojodu Grammar School over the sad and painful loss of the promising lives that were cut short in the tragic incident.

He prayed that the almighty God would comfort the grieving parents and relations at this very difficult time and grant the injured quick recovery.

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat

Lagos

Eid el-Maulud: Lagos deputy governor urges Nigerians to embrace peace, unity

Mr Hamzat encouraged Muslims to use the occasion to pray for peace, stability and prosperity of Nigeria.

Rice farm

Economy

Chinese scientists ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠‌⁠‍‍‍‌‌develop gene for higher-yield rice

The researchers identified and cloned a rare gene variant that can shorten rice’s growth cycle while increasing grain yield.

The eight suspected miscreants

States

Niger police arrest eight suspected miscreants

Mr Abiodun said the suspects were arrested with dangerous weapons, including a sickle, sticks, cutlass, and a long knife.

Heirs Insurance retirees

Economy

Heirs Insurance rallies 1,000 retirees on financial well-being

The company said it provided a platform for retirees to learn, network and participate in wellness and recreational activities.