According to multiple reports US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was mistakenly shot down by the USS Gettysburg over the Red Sea in what military officials described as a rare “friendly fire” incident. Both pilots were said to have ejected safely and were recovered, with one sustaining minor injuries on Sunday, ITV reports. “The guided-missile cruiser USS…
In the early hours of Sunday, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk cemented his dominance in the heavyweight division, defeating Britain’s Tyson Fury for the second time to retain his status as the undisputed champion. The bout, held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ended in a unanimous decision after 12 intense rounds, with all…
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Reverend Ignatius Kaigama, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of more than ten lives during a stampede at Holy Trinity Parish, Maitama, Abuja. The incident occurred during a food distribution exercise organized by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Archbishop Kaigama, in a statement, extended his heartfelt…
Why Does Life Feel Hard? Many people often wonder why life seems so challenging. The feeling may arise from various factors, including family conflicts, social media bullying, work-related stress, financial issues, or health concerns. According to Asha Clark, a licensed professional counselor at Charlie Health, such struggles are common and can also be linked to…
Gender and sexuality are distinct aspects of human identity, each reflecting different dimensions of who we are as individuals. While gender pertains to one’s identity, sexuality relates to attraction. Defining Gender Gender encompasses the roles, expectations, and identities shaped by societal norms based on an individual’s assigned sex at birth. It includes behaviors, expressions,…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed sorrow over the recent stampedes in Maitama, Abuja, and Okija, Anambra State, during food distribution events aimed at providing relief during the festive season. In a statement issued on Saturday by her media team, the minister described the tragic incidents as avoidable, noting that while…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed a thorough investigation into recent stampedes linked to the distribution of palliatives and relief materials across the country during the festive season. The incidents have led to tragic losses in several states. In Ibadan, Oyo State, a children’s funfair on December 18, 2024, turned tragic when a…
By Damilola Adeleke The same old “Jingle bells! Jingle bells!! Jingle all the way!!!” is again uniting Christians and non-Christians in the ancient ritual of Christmas. Ordinarily, Christmas has become synonymous with happiness and family reunion. Kith and kin come together. Food and drinks flow in households and the grueling grind of the passing…
Three days after no fewer than 36 persons died in a stampede in Ibadan, Oyo State, many, including children, have died in similar incidents in Abuja and Anambra State while struggling for Christmas palliatives. The twin incidents, which happened, yesterday, left the nation shocked given that they came on the heels of the…
The biggest problem with resolutions is that they’re so negative,” observed Rikiat, a 43 year-old legal practitioners. “I will watch less TV” or “I will stop eating junk food” or “I work fewer hours.” While the root of these desires is perfectly worthy, the phrasing is all wrong. Telling yourself not to do something is…
The competition among stakeholders in the downstream sector has caused a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, better known as petrol, as report gained. Petrol, which sold at N1,020 per litre, dropped to N899 per litre after the Dangote Refinery in Lagos slashed the product’s price to N899.50k for marketers, last…
Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams says Yoruba race is yet to fulfil the race’s destiny because the race has failed to honour the deities and celebrate the ancestors. Adams gave the hint at the 2024 edition of the Ogun festival held at the Ikorodu Town Hall in Ikorodu, Lagos. The Yoruba generalissimo,…
In the vibrant city of Ibadan, known for its warmth and spirited community, a heart-wrenching tragedy has cast a shadow over the festive season. A victim of the tragedy, Mrs. Adijat Adewumi, affectionately known as Iya Ola, faces unimaginable grief after losing her two children in a stampede at the 2024 End of…
According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights ,UDHR, Article 25(1), everyone has the right to standard of living adequate for their health and well-being, which includes access to food, clothing, and housing. Similarly, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ,ICESCR, Article 11 emphasizes the right to an adequate standard of…
American pop singer-songwriter, Josh Rouse sang, ‘Too many things on my mind’. A line in the lyrics asked rhetorically, ‘Can we recover, what’s been lost?’. If what’s been lost is time, it may never be recovered. My thought actually is to do a review of sports events in 2024 which I term the bitter-sweet…
WE can’t go about attending to our different activities without noticing the good developments around us, even when there are so-called ominous clouds threatening to block our silver linings. I prefer to see the cup half-full than half-empty. Kemi Badenoch and Davido may feast on the imbalance of views on Nigeria; some of my compatriots…
As food-related diseases spread across the country, food experts have asserted that over 50 per cent of registered pesticides are highly hazardous and expose Nigerians to contaminated foods. The concern was raised during a one-day technical workshop on ‘Pesticide Regulatory and Agrochemicals Accountability’, held in Abuja, and organised by the Health of Mother…
Wale Igbintade writes that the Oyo State Government must thoroughly investigate the tragic death of 35 children in a recent stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan, and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. Just when many Nigerians thought that past tragedies during palliative distributions had taught Nigerians valuable lessons, a stampede…
Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate Peter Obi has attributed the recent deadly stampedes at rice distribution centers across Nigeria to the harsh economic conditions gripping the nation. The incidents, which claimed numerous lives, occurred in Okija, Anambra State, and a Catholic church in Abuja, where at least 10 people died on Saturday. Just…
Aston Villa deepened Manchester City’s struggles with a 2-1 victory on Saturday, thanks to goals from Jhon Durán and former City forward Morgan Rogers. The win propelled Villa to fifth place in the Premier League standings, while the defending champions slipped to sixth, marking their ninth defeat in 12 matches across all competitions. City’s precarious…
Fiona Wood, a forensic accountant from Kinross, has made history as the first woman to win the iconic game show Countdown in 26 years. In a gripping final on Friday, Wood clinched the championship by solving the decisive conundrum, “lassitude,” meaning physical or mental weariness, defeating her rival, Chris Kirby. Her victory makes her the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N899 per litre, down from N1,020. This adjustment, according to Dr. Joseph Obele, National Public Relations Officer of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), reflects the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended all official engagements in Lagos, including his planned attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta, to mourn victims of the recent stampedes in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State. The incidents, which occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja and a community center in Okija, resulted in multiple…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on his 57th birthday, describing him as a committed and selfless public servant. Governor Oyebanji, the helmsman of Ekiti State, turns 57 on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement made available by his Special Adviser…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathized with his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and the people of Oyo State over the tragic stampede that occurred during a children’s carnival at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, which claimed 35 lives. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a letter he personally signed and addressed to Governor…
Aliko Dangote has commended President Bola Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira-for-crude swap deal on the Nigerian economy. To provide succour to Nigerians, Dangote recently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N970 to N899.50 at its refinery loading gantry and provided generous credit terms to marketers. Dangote…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed that no fewer than 10 persons died and many others injured at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, during the distribution of free food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The incident, which occurred around 6:30am on Saturday, resulted in a stampede…
Exciting Football matches will be played in different countries this weekend. From Nigeria, where a rivalry is ignited, to Spain, where two teams battle for the top spot, fans will expect high octane action. Enugu Rangers vs Shooting Stars @Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu On 22 December @4 p.m. One of the oldest and…
Doris Ogah, a lawyer and model from the south-south region, has been crowned Miss Nigeria 2024. She emerged victorious in the 45th Miss Nigeria pageant, triumphing over four other finalists, namely Ann Eneanya, Bukunmi Ogunsanya, Diane Paul, and Divine Nelson. The event saw the unveiling of 20 semi-finalists earlier in the week. Shatu Garko, the…
The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, has successfully apprehended four suspected members of the Ambazonia rebel group in Taraba State. Alongside the arrest, troops also verified the recovery of stolen pipelines belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) within the state. According to a statement released to journalists…
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, said the 60,000 barrels per day, bpd, old Port Harcourt Refinery remains fully operational. Port Harcourt Refinery resumed operations in November 2024 after some years of rehabilitation, thus boosting domestic supply. Meanwhile, some media reports have it that the operations of the refinery have stopped, leaving…
