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Oshodi High School 1996 Alumni Set for 30th Anniversary Homecoming
The event, themed “OHS ’96 Set 30 Years Homecoming & Reunion,” will take place at Sherof Hall and is expected to bring together members of the class from across Nigeria and the diaspora.
LAGOS, July 12, 2026 — Alumni of the 1996 graduating class of Oshodi High School (OHS), Oshodi, Lagos, have commenced preparations for their 30th anniversary celebration, scheduled to hold on October 1, 2026.
The event, themed “OHS ’96 Set 30 Years Homecoming & Reunion,” will take place at Sherof Hall and is expected to bring together members of the class from across Nigeria and the diaspora.
In a statement issued by the alumni executive committee, the organisers described the reunion as a milestone celebration and an opportunity for former classmates to reconnect after three decades.
“It has been a remarkable 30 years since we graduated from Oshodi High School, Oshodi. Over the decades, each of us has grown, achieved and become who we are today,” the statement said.
The committee noted that the reunion is designed to enable members to relive cherished memories, renew old friendships, strengthen professional and business networks, and celebrate God’s faithfulness throughout their individual and collective journeys.
According to the organisers, the anniversary will also serve as an avenue to reflect on the values instilled by the school and the impact they have had on the lives and careers of members over the past three decades.
The event is expected to feature networking sessions, entertainment, the recognition of distinguished alumni, and other activities aimed at strengthening the bond among members of the 1996 graduating class.
The executive committee urged all members of the set to attend the reunion and contribute to making the celebration a memorable and historic occasion.
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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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