Eight persons were confirmed dead in a petroleum tanker explosion at the Ometan-Okpe community along the ever-busy Effurun-Sapele Road in Okpe local government area of Delta state on Friday. A correspondent who visited the scene of the incident gathered that a breastfeeding mother and her three-month-old baby were among the casualties. The mother was reportedly…
A Nigerian bride, Jessica Okah, recently recounted a rather unexpected incident from her church wedding ceremony, where her pastor asked her to remove her artificial eyelashes. Jessica shared this amusing yet surprising experience on TikTok, revealing that the pastor had initially raised concerns about her eyelashes before the wedding day. In her TikTok video, Jessica…
It is unknown to many speakers of the Yorùbá language that the original Yorùbá word for wife is ‘aya’ and not the commonly used ‘Ìyàwó’. Back in the early years of the Yorùbá people, the word “ Iyawo “did not have a place in the Yorùbá language not until an incident brought about its coinage…
Meet Olaniyi Israel Adewale, a talented Saki indigene and student of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, who is on the verge of making history! Guinness World Record Attempt! Israel is currently attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon drumming, promoting our rich African culture with the use of the traditional Gangan (Talking Drum)….
Edited By Margret Oshinowo The entire executive committee members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Item ward C in Bende local government area of Abia State have resigned from the party. This was disclosed in a letter addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Bende Local Government Area, copied to the Abia chairman and…
The Brazilian Civil Defence Agency disclosed that the death toll from heavy rains in the southern part of the country has climbed to 29, with at least 60 people missing. According to Brazilian authorities, a state of emergency have been declared as the rescue team intensifies search for dozens of people reported to be missing….
Former Kaduna senator and social critic, Sen. Shehu Sani, says Nigeria should not only be a giant of Africa in population, but in all sectors of the economy. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly and served as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, told the News Agency of…
A student of a public secondary school, Government Secondary School, Omu Aran, Kwara State, Olukayode Victor Olusola, scored 362 marks in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, to be among the contenders for the highest scorers in the examination. Though the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, had…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo The naira traded at a loss at the official market, depreciating to N1,402 against the dollar on Thursday. FMDQ data showed that the Naira depreciated to N1402.67 per Dollar on Thursday from N1,390.96 on Tuesday. This shows an N11.71 loss compared to the N1,390.96 recorded at the end of closing activities…
In a bid to confront the escalating threats to national security, General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, has initiated a robust partnership with the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). During his visit to the NIA Headquarters in Abuja, General Musa emphasized the imperative of a cohesive and formidable alliance to combat the pervasive insecurity…
Edited by Hannah Afolabi FCMB Group Plc has reported a considerable increase in profit before tax, demonstrating a 186% Year-on-Year growth compared to the previous year. Growth was observed across various sectors such as Banking Group, Consumer Finance, Investment Management, and Investment Banking. The company has proposed a dividend of 50 kobo per share for…
Former President Donald Trump held a major campaign rally in Wisconsin during a break in his hush money trial. He blamed his legal troubles and various issues in America on his election rival, President Joe Biden. In his speech in Waukesha, Trump emphasized the importance of winning the upcoming election, stating that he believes the…
Edited by Hannah Afolabi The Lagos State Police Command has provided an update on the gas explosion that occurred in the Alayabiagba community in the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos State. The number of injured persons in the incident has now risen to 22, according to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin. The explosion, which…
Edited by Hannah Afolabi New details have emerged on how Finidi George secured the coaching job for the Super Eagles, triumphing over well-known contenders like Emmanuel Amuneke. The Nigerian Football Federation approved Finidi’s appointment following the recommendations of its Technical Committee, which considered over 60 applicants, including local and foreign coaches such as Michael Nsien,…
Bancroft’s School in London is grieving the loss of 14-year-old British-Nigerian student, Daniel Anjorin, who tragically perished from injuries sustained in a sword attack. The United Kingdom Metropolitan Police provided particulars of the incident, which took place as Anjorin was journeying to school in Hainault. The suspect, a 36-year-old man, was apprehended on suspicion of…
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to manufacturers involved in the production of substandard water pipes. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, emphasized that stringent measures would be taken against any company found compromising quality standards in water pipe production within the nation. This warning was issued during Prof…
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface has dismissed speculation about his departure from Bayer Leverkusen, affirming his commitment to the German club ahead of the summer transfer window. Having made a remarkable impact in his debut season with the Bundesliga champions, the 23-year-old striker has amassed an impressive tally of 18 goals and 10 assists in 30…
In a devastating incident on Tuesday evening, sixteen travellers lost their lives in a motor accident in Enugu State, with two others narrowly escaping the inferno that ensued. The survivors were promptly rushed to an undisclosed hospital for urgent medical attention to treat their injuries. According to authorities, the accident involved an 18-seater white Toyota…
In a gesture aimed at enhancing the welfare of judges in the Kwara State High Court, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq marked this year’s Workers’ Day by presenting 11 top-tier Toyota Fortuner Jeeps to judges. Additionally, the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Abiodun Adebara, received a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser for official use, highlighting the administration’s…
In a bid to address the issue of unstable market prices and recurring infernos leading to property loss, the President of the National Union of Market Traders Employers of Nigeria (NUMTEN), Comrade James Ogu, has vowed decisive action. Speaking during a media interaction at the Labour House in Abuja, Comrade Ogu highlighted the pressing need…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump faced a $9,000 fine for contempt of court in his criminal hush money trial, with the presiding judge warning of potential imprisonment should he persist in defying a gag order. Justice Juan Merchan cautioned that the imposed penalty might not sufficiently deter the wealthy businessman-turned-politician and expressed regret over his…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo Organised Labour has disclosed the reason for proposing an N615,000 minimum wage. In an interview on Wednesday, the President of Trade Union, Festus Osifo, said organised labour have considered many factors before coming up with the N615,000 minimum wage. Osifo said that organised labour awaits the Nigerian federal government’s counteroffer on…
In a significant political move, Senegal has officially replaced French with Arabic as its official language. The decision, announced after a recent Cabinet meeting, reflects the evolving political landscape following the election of opposition leader Bassirou Faye as president. President Faye, in a televised address, underscored Senegal’s commitment to its international obligations while signaling a…
The son of the former US President Donald Trump was among Americans who criticised South Dakota governor, Kristi Noem for killing her dog. Kristi Noem faced revealed in a new book that she killed her 14-month-old dog Cricket, a revelation that has attracted backlash from Republican and Democratic critics. A pair of top figures in…
Despites huge investment in the fight against the endemic, malaria is still a major public health issue in Nigeria, with an estimated 68 million cases and 194,000 deaths in 2021. This is even as stakeholders, at a medical outreach, in commemoration of 2024 World Malaria Day, orgainsed by Westfield Development Initiative in partnership with Diya…
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison on charges related to money laundering, a significant deviation from the three years sought by prosecutors. The sentencing took place on Tuesday in a United States federal court in Seattle. Zhao, known as CZ, faced charges not…
The Naira on Tuesday, sustained its gain at the parallel market, and for the first time in one week gains also at the official window. At the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEM) window, Naira recorded gains as it closed at N1,380.96/$1 a N38.15 appreciation compared to N1,419.11/$1 it closed on Monday By the end of…
Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, has berated President Bola Tinubu’s administration for proceeding with the contentious Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project despite public opposition. The former governor of Anambra State in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, expressed dismay over the government’s decision to pursue…
In a statement released on Tuesday by Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Abuja, the Federal Government has officially declared Wednesday, May 1, as a public holiday to observe this year’s Workers’ Day. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, representing the government, underscored the importance of excellence, efficiency, and equity across all…
Google, the multinational American technology corporation, has revealed its intention to invest in African startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies through its Startups Accelerator Africa program. Now entering its eighth cohort, the program aims to financially support startups addressing crucial challenges and unlocking new opportunities with AI across the African continent….
