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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has commenced an aggressive enforcement campaign against motorists who flout traffic rules and regulations, in a bid to reduce road crashes during the ember months. The new Ogun FRSC Sector Commander, Mr. Fasakin Akinwumi, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ota on Tuesday. Akinwumi stated that the FRSC Corps Commander, Shehu Mohammed, had directed all sector commands to massively deploy personnel for a 24-hour surveillance of the exercise. Akinwumi noted that most accidents recorded in the state were due to speeding, reckless driving, wrongful overtaking, and…

The Nigerian film industry is reeling from the shocking loss of actress and producer Sharon Okpamen, who passed away on Sunday, just weeks after welcoming her second child. Fellow actor Stanley Ontop broke the news on Instagram, eulogizing Sharon as a multifaceted talent who left an indelible mark on Nollywood and the Edo entertainment industry. Ontop wrote: “Nollywood Actor and Producer Sharon Okpamen has unfortunately passed on… May her soul rest in perfect peace, Amen @sharonokpamen.” Sharon Okpamen was a rising star in the industry, known for her versatility as a filmmaker, actress, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. Her sudden departure has…

The Kogi State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate suspension of Senator Dino Melaye for declaring the party “dead”. The party’s elders, led by Alhaji Ibrahim Dansofo, stated that Melaye’s outburst was a burden to the party and hypocritical, given his own history of failing to secure even a local councilor position. The Kogi PDP attributed the party’s current struggles to Melaye’s nomination, describing it as a significant misstep. They claimed that Melaye’s inability to win even a primary election led to the party’s present predicament. The party urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Anambra Branch has called off its indefinite strike action, which began on August 22, following the release of Dr. Stephen Ezeh, a private practitioner kidnapped in Ihiala on August 15. In a statement signed by Dr. Princeston Okam and Dr. Ifeanyi Obiaeli, Chairman and Secretary of the NMA Anambra Branch, respectively, the association instructed its members to return to work, with clinical services resuming at 08:00 hours on Sunday, August 25. The NMA expressed gratitude to the people of Anambra for their understanding during the strike and commended its members for their solidarity. The association…

Grammy-winning singer Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey have announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy named Jack Blues Bieber. Justin shared the news on his Instagram account on Friday, posting a photo of the newborn with the caption, “Welcome home, Jack Blues Bieber.” Hailey also shared the same photo on her Instagram Stories, adding a teddy bear and blue heart emoji. The couple, who married in a secret ceremony in New York in 2018, first announced they were expecting a child together in May 2024. Justin, 30, has been open about his desire to start a…

Nigerian singer Omah Lay has made a shocking revelation, alleging that a fellow artist stole his idea for a new album. In an interview on the Zach Sang Show, Omah Lay explained that he shared his concept with the unnamed colleague, hoping to collaborate, but was shocked when the artist released an album with the same idea. The incident forced Omah Lay to re-record his album, which he claims will be the greatest in Afrobeats history. “My song ‘Holy Ghost’ is a new sound. I was going to make the whole album with the new sound, but along the line,…

The Federal Government has initiated efforts to recover two presidential jets seized by a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company Ltd., following a dispute with the Ogun State Government. According to Amb. Eche Abu-Ode, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, steps are being taken to retrieve the jets, but certain information remains confidential to avoid jeopardizing the process. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has commenced legal and diplomatic moves to recover the aircraft, emphasizing that they are sovereign assets immune from attachment. Fagbemi’s office stated, “The aircraft in question are sovereign…

The Osun State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Tosin Odeyemi, has lambasted the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for failing Nigeria. Odeyemi, in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Wednesday, argued that the best of the two major political parties has been seen, and it’s time to try a new competent hand to salvage the country from its present predicament. He attributed the present economic impasse to the failure of leaders to confront cabals holding the country down, stressing the need for truthful and bold leadership.…

A dramatic incident occurred on Wednesday when a gas tanker overturned along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, leaving the driver injured. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and emergency responders sprang into action, preventing a potential disaster. LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq confirmed the incident and praised the swift intervention of personnel and emergency responders. The driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, sustained hand injuries and is receiving medical treatment. Taofiq commended the coordinated response of emergency services, including the Lagos State Fire Service and LASEMA Response Unit. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, LASTMA General Manager, emphasized the agency’s commitment to road user safety. He expressed…

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for transparency regarding the new presidential jet. In a series of posts on his official X handle, Obi emphasized the need for Nigerians to know the cost, age, and operational history of the jet. Obi stressed that transparency and accountability should be the hallmark of genuine leadership, adding that the government has nothing to lose by providing adequate information to the people. He noted that a presidential jet is a symbol of national sovereignty and state power, making its cost and maintenance a public accountability issue. Obi also…