Author: Seyi Godwin

Tragedy struck in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, on Thursday when a heavy-duty truck carrying a container load fell on two small vehicles, trapping eight school children. According to eyewitnesses, the children, pupils of Kingdom Heritage Nursery and Primary School, were returning from school when the accident occurred at the popular Lokongoma market. The Nigeria Police, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and other agencies collaborated to rescue the children, who were trapped under the container. Commodore Jerry Omodara, Kogi State Security Adviser, confirmed the incident and commended the rescue efforts, saying, “Through the combined effort of the Nigeria Police, Federal Road…

A devastating building collapse in the Arowojobe Estate, Maryland area of Lagos State, has claimed the lives of three construction workers. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the tragic incident in a statement released on Thursday morning. According to LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the agency received a distress call at 3:49 a.m. regarding a collapsed building at No 13, Wilson Mba St., Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos. The response team was immediately activated, arriving at the scene at 3:58 a.m. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a set of three terraces under construction had collapsed. Search and…

Nigerian singer Khaid has finally spoken out after a recent health scare that left fans worried. In April 2024, Khaid was hospitalized due to internal bleeding, sparking concerns about his well-being. Thankfully, he has been recovering, with a visit from fellow singer Adekunle Gold in May. In a recent post, Khaid expressed his gratitude for overcoming his health challenges, saying: “Thank God for helping me overcome what many would face and die. Them no fit hold the boy; we rise again.” Khaid’s message is a testament to his resilience and determination to bounce back from adversity. Fans are relieved to…

In a development that has sparked excitement among Manchester United fans, Rasmus Hojlund has been assigned a new shirt number for the 2024/2025 season. The Denmark international will now don the iconic number 9 jersey, previously worn by Anthony Martial, who left the club after his contract expired. Hojlund joins an elite group of United legends who have worn the number 9 shirt, including Sir Bobby Charlton, Andy Cole, Dimitar Berbatov, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Hojlund’s switch from the number 11 shirt marks a new chapter in his Manchester United career. The talented striker is expected to make a significant impact…

The family of late General Sani Abacha has appealed to the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking to overturn a Federal High Court judgment that dismissed their suit challenging the revocation of a property in Maitama, Abuja. Hajia Mariam Sani Abacha and her son, Mohammed Sani Abacha, are praying the Court of Appeal to void the judgment and grant them ownership of the disputed property. The Abacha family is contesting the lower court’s decision on 11 grounds, including errors in law and miscarriage of justice. They claim that the judge erred in holding that their claim was statute-barred and that…

The Imo State chapter of the Labour Party has announced its withdrawal from the forthcoming September 21 local government election, citing concerns over the credibility and transparency of the process. Calistus Ihejiagwa, the party’s chairman, stated, “We cannot participate in any election organized by the All Progressive Congress’ State Independent Electoral Commission because it will not be fair, credible, and transparent.” Ihejiagwa revealed that the party is focusing on the Supreme Court’s decision on the November 11, 2023, governorship election, adding, “And we are hopeful that the days of Governor Hope Uzodimma in the Douglas House are numbered.” He urged…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp LLC for discriminatory practices and sanctionable offenses committed in Nigeria. Acting Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Adamu Abdullahi revealed that the penalty followed a three-year intensive investigation, which found the companies guilty of denying Nigerian data subjects the right to self-determination and unauthorized transfer and sharing of personal data. Abdullahi explained that the companies offered options to data subjects in other countries to decide whether their data would be shared or not, but not in Nigeria. He also stated that the…

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Retired Brig-Gen. Buba Marwa, has cautioned youths against the dangers of illicit drugs consumption and trafficking. Marwa, represented by Zonal Commander Zone C, Mr. Hassan Sakaba, inaugurated the agency’s new Zonal Office in Ayingba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi, to tackle drug abuses and trafficking in the North Central region. Marwa urged Kogi residents to join the agency’s fight against illicit drugs, saying, “As patriots and concerned citizens, we should rise to the occasion to ensure that we fight against the menace to keep our youths safe and sound.”…

In a significant political development, 702 members of four opposition parties in Makera Constituency, Kaduna-South Local Government Area, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, comprising former candidates, women and youth leaders, were received by the APC leadership in Kakuri Gwari on Monday. The defectors, who include Ayok Danboyi, a former State House of Assembly candidate, and Yunana Bala, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pledged to work tirelessly for the APC’s success in the October 19 local government elections. They attributed their defection to the leadership style of Executive Vice Chairman Nehemiah Baba-Karik and…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to the newly elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe (SAN). This comes after Osigwe’s victory in the 2024 NBA election, which saw him emerge as the president-elect with over 20,000 votes. Osigwe, a former NBA general secretary, defeated his closest rivals, Tobenna Erojikwe and Chukwuka Ikwuazom (SAN), who secured 10,998 and 9,018 votes respectively. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu commended the outgoing NBA President, Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), on his stewardship and assured the new leadership of his…