Local and regional news updates, covering events, stories, and developments in metropolitan areas.
Indian Temple —A tragic stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, resulted in the loss of at least six lives and left several others injured. The incident occurred as a large crowd gathered to collect entrance tokens to the temple, a significant site in Hinduism. Prem Kumar Jain, a spokesperson for…
Three suspects have been arrested by Tel Aviv police in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred earlier in the week, allegedly stemming from a dispute over an electric scooter. The individuals apprehended include two 18-year-olds from Elad and a 16-year-old minor from central Israel. Following questioning at the central Tel Aviv police station, the…
Nigeria – The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has suggested that the President may accept certain conditions proposed by state governors regarding the tax reform bills currently under review in the National Assembly. The tax reform package, comprising the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria…
Nigeria – Nicolas Felix, a former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, assuring Nigerians that they are “in safe hands.” Felix, who contested against Tinubu in the APC presidential primary for the 2023 election, praised the president’s deep understanding of national issues. During a…
Anambra State, Nigeria — Unidentified gunmen have abducted two Reverend Sisters in Anambra State, sparking concern and prayers for their safe return. The victims, identified as Sister Vincentia Maria and Sister Grace Mariette, were reportedly kidnapped along Ufuma Road in Orumba South Local Government Area. They were returning from a Vocational Association meeting in…
UNILAG – A total of 16,343 students are graduating during the 55th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has disclosed. She stated this on Wednesday while briefing the press on activities lined up for the event. Among the graduating students, 561 are in the first-class…
China Development Bank, CDB, has approved the first tranche of a $255 million loan for the Nigerian government’s Kaduna-Kano railway project. This was disclosed in a statement by CDB on Tuesday. The loan, according to the China Development Bank, will provide crucial financial backing to ensure the smooth construction of the transportation…
KANO — A Special Adviser to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf on Works, Engr. Ahmad Ishaq has been confirmed dead barely a day after his appointment. Ishaq was among 13 Special Advisers, seven Commissioners and six Permanent Secretaries sworn in on Monday at the Kano State government house. In a statement by…
UKRAINE – Russian units said they have eliminated more than 290 Ukrainian fighters in the border areas of the Kursk region within the past 24 hours. Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its troops destroyed one tank, an armoured personnel carrier and four armoured combat vehicles. “During the day, the losses of…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday sealed-off a Chinese Supermarket at Wuse 2, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for allegedly selling expired products and products labelled in Chinese Language without the English translation of against NAFDAC’s regulations. https://youtu.be/uMzz8ci41sk?si=RrG9UaErfeQ9GJ41 The Supermarket, located at Azba Mall, 2 Durban Street, Wuse…
Ogbomoso, Nigeria — A container-laden truck lost control and overturned at Takie Roundabout in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, killing three people in a tricycle on Tuesday morning. The tragic accident, which occurred around 9:30 a.m., claimed the lives of two female passengers and the tricycle operator, leaving the community in shock. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck…
Nigeria – Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Hauwa’u Abubakar. In a telephone call on Sunday, Buhari described the late Hajiya Hauwa’u as an inspirational figure whose life was a testament to commitment and values….
AFRICA – Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to lead a Vatican department, naming the first woman head of the office that oversees the world’s Catholic religious orders and congregations. Francis, who has sought to reform the Catholic Church’s governance, named the nun as Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life…
Nise, Awka South LGA, Anambra State — Tragedy struck the Nise community as three siblings—a girl and two boys—were discovered dead inside a parked vehicle in their parents’ compound. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2025, while their parents were away for the day. Upon returning home in the evening, the father searched…
EKITI – A search is underway for a man who fled after buying 59.20 litres of fuel worth N58,548.4 at a filling station in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The incident, which was captured on CCTV, shows the man driving off without paying, leaving the elderly fuel attendant in tears and debt.o Social media user…
ZIMBABWE – A young boy has been found alive after surviving five days in a games park inhabited by lions and elephants in northern Zimbabwe, according to a member of parliament. The ordeal began when Tinotenda Pudu wandered at least 23 km (14 miles) from home into the “perilous” Matusadona Game Park, said Mashonaland…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old suspected burglar, David Adediji, for breaking into a home in Okorowepo, Idiroko area of the state. Adediji allegedly entered the home through a window, damaging the iron security bars, and struck the female resident on the head with an iron rod. The suspect made away with…
A fire incident occurred in the early hours of Friday at the Tollgate area along the Lagos/Ibadan expressway in Ibadan, Oyo State. The inferno ravaged four shops, destroying properties worth millions of naira. According to sources, the incident occurred around 5:50 a.m. and was reported to the Oyo State Fire Service. The General Manager of…
Ado Ekiti, Nigeria — Tragedy struck in Ado Ekiti as a young woman, Ifeoluwa Adekalu, lost her life to an accidental gun discharge by a policeman. The incident occurred on Thursday at the Okela Police Station in the Ekiti State capital. According to reports, the yet-to-be-named officer, visiting the station, fired his weapon in celebration…
United States of America–United States President Joe Biden awarded a former Republican congresswoman, Liz Cheney, with a citizens service medal on Thursday. Liz Cheney, who’s a fierce critic of President-elect Donald Trump, bagged the award after the incoming president warned she “could be in a lot of trouble” once he takes office. The ex-lawmaker from…
The founder of Abel Damina Ministries and Power City International, Pastor Abel Damina, has declared that smoking cigarette and drinking alcohol are not sins. Damina, however, said he is not encouraging people to take up the vices because they have side effects. The controversial Pastor disclosed this during his New Year’s Eve sermon on Tuesday….
Renowned preacher and founder of Eternity Network International (ENI), Apostle Joshua Selman, has released his prophetic declarations for the year 2025. Themed “The Days of His Power”, Selman urged believers to align their lives with these utterances and trust in the transformative power of God’s Word to shape their destinies. In his New…
Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. The dawn of a new year brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By the grace of God, 2025 will be a year of great…
By Damilola Adeleke The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries )MFM), Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, has called on believers across the world to connect to God’s power, saying God is the only survival strategy to scale through 2025. According to him, any individual who does not want to be oppressed,…
VeryDarkMan, has revealed that the theft of N180 million from an NGO was actually a prank. He claims he did it to demonstrate that people are not as clever as they think. Over two months after launching his self-titled NGO, ‘Martins Vincent Otse Initiative,’ VeryDarkMan (VDM) has disclosed that hackers stole N180 million from…
President Bola Tinubu has consented to a proposal to establish a federal university in Southern Kaduna. Vice President Kashim Shettima who revealed this also disclosed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. According to a statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, VP Shettima gave the…
Tech billionaire, Elon Musk has changed his name to Kekius Maximus on X. Musk effected the change on Tuesday without giving any reason for the latest development. Musk is the owner of X. News reported that Musk’s influence before and after President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory in November has become a…
The death toll from a road accident in southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 70 after a vehicle carrying a wedding party veered into a river, a local official said. The truck careered into the water at around 5:30 pm local time (1430 GMT) on Sunday some 300 kilometres (180 miles) south of capital…
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed speculations about his intention to run for Lagos State governor, emphasizing his focus on his current role. Speaking at a gathering of the Surulere All Progressives Congress (APC) held at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, Gbajabiamila attributed the rumors to those seeking…
Human rights activist Dele Farotimi has expressed his appreciation to Nigerians for their collective support during his detention over allegations of defamation. Farotimi was arrested on December 3 at his Lagos office by police officers from Ekiti Command and transported to Ekiti, where he faced charges stemming from allegations of defaming Senior Advocate of…
Embattled human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, on Sunday said he is ready to face his ongoing trial. Farotimi said his battle axes have been sharpened, and his guns primed, ready for war. Posting on X, the activist lawyer said he’s strong enough to confront principalities and powers. “I am strong enough…
