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16-Year-Old Osasere Okundaye Becomes Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant
In a remarkable feat that has captured national attention, 16-year-old student Osasere Okundaye has emerged as Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, shattering the previous record set in 2022.
Okundaye successfully completed the professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), earning widespread acclaim as a shining example of youthful excellence and determination. Her achievement comes at an age when many peers are still navigating secondary education or early university studies.
Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande congratulated the young prodigy, describing her accomplishment as an inspiring milestone. “I heartily congratulate Miss Osasere Okundaye on her outstanding achievement of becoming Nigeria’s youngest Chartered Accountant at just 16 years of age,” the minister said, highlighting her hard work and resilience as a symbol of the potential within Nigerian youth.
Okundaye’s success surpasses the record previously held by Jonathan Adewale (also known as Ojo Jonathan Adewale), who qualified as a chartered accountant at age 17 in 2022. Her qualification has sparked pride across the country and renewed focus on empowering young Nigerians in professional fields.
While full ICAN membership typically requires additional practical experience (usually three years), Okundaye’s completion of the rigorous exams marks a historic breakthrough. Details about her educational background and the journey to this achievement are still emerging, but her story is already motivating aspiring accountants and students nationwide.
This milestone underscores the growing narrative of exceptional young talent driving Nigeria forward in various sectors. Congratulations poured in from across social media and media outlets, celebrating Okundaye as a beacon of hope for the nation’s future.
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Nigerian Law school student dies after falling from hostel rooftop
The deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
•Faith Alayande
A Nigerian Law School student identified as Faith Alayande, is dead after she fell from the rooftop at Lagos campus.
In a statement on Monday, Aderonke Osho, secretary to the council and director of administration, said that the deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
Osho said preliminary findings revealed that the student died from injuries sustained after falling from the rooftop of the campus hostel around 4am on Friday.
The Nigerian Law School is deeply saddened by this tragic development.
“Management is working closely with the appropriate authorities and the family to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, ensure that all necessary procedures are duly followed, and provide further information as appropriate.”
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Ekwulobia Suspends New Yam Festival for Kidnap Billionaire Son
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
• Joseph Ezeokafor
Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has cancelled its New Yam festival celebration billed for September 4, 2026.
Ohibaba.com learned that this is because of the kidnap of billionaire businessman and owner of Jezco Group of Companies, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor.
Ezeokafor was kidnapped in Awka on Tuesday last week when he stepped out of his house without his security details to attend to his spiritual need, where he goes to offer prays.
Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the development said that serious operation is currently ongoing to save the elder statesman.
His kidnap has sent his community into mourning, causing the postponement of the new Yam festival, an annual festival which holds on a static date every year.
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
“The Igwe said the community of Ekwulobia cannot celebrate while their son remains in the custody of the kidnappers,” the source said.
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NLC disrupts Air Peace flight
The affected Air Peace flight, scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30am, could not take off as passengers waited amid the disruption.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday disrupted flight operations in Lagos, leaving passengers scheduled to travel on an Air Peace flight stranded at the airport.
Our Reporter learned that the “protest was intended to enforce Air Peace employees right to join the union.”
Zulu terminal gate was under lock and key. The protest started at about 5am.
The affected Air Peace flight, scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30am, could not take off as passengers waited amid the disruption.
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