Author: tolu

The recent increase in petroleum pump prices has forced many residents of Borno State, including civil servants, to abandon their vehicles and opt for alternative modes of transportation such as trekking, horse riding, and cycling. A tour of Maiduguri, the state capital, on Thursday revealed a significant reduction in the number of vehicles on the road, with more pedestrians, horse riders, and cyclists taking over major roads. One of the pedestrians, Dadoon Pam, a graphic designer, lamented the impact of the fuel price hike on his business. “This price has affected me terribly because as a graphic designer, I need…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) meeting, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, has been postponed indefinitely due to increasing tension between former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and the PDP Governors Forum. The crisis began when the PDP governors took sides with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, insisting that he should be recognized as the leader of the PDP in Rivers State. Wike, who has been at odds with Fubara, warned the governors to stay out of Rivers State matters or he would ‘put fire’ in their states. The PDP Governors’ Forum slammed Wike, describing his threat…

The wait is finally over as the shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d’Or has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on October 28. The prestigious award, considered the pinnacle of individual achievement in football, has been won by the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modrić in the past. A total of 30 players have been shortlisted for the coveted prize, including Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Phil Foden (Manchester City), and Erling Haaland (Manchester City). Other notable contenders include Rodri (Manchester City), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), and Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa). The nominees were selected based…

Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish, has expressed his surprise at the lack of interest in midfielder Eberechi Eze during the summer transfer window. Despite having plenty of admirers in the Premier League, there was no concrete approach for the 26-year-old Nigerian midfielder. Parish revealed that he was worried about losing Eze, especially after Michael Olise was signed by Bayern Munich in a £50m deal. Parish told Sky Sports News that he was “astounded” by the lack of interest in Eze, praising the midfielder as an “outstanding footballer” and “outstanding person.” Palace were relieved to keep Eze, who is understood to…

The Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed a cyber security incident, prompting an investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Although TfL has not disclosed details of the incident, it has assured customers that there is currently no evidence of compromised data. The organization has introduced measures to address the incident and is working closely with the NCA and NCSC to assess the situation. According to Shashi Verma, TfL’s chief technology officer, “The security of our systems and customer data is very important to us… At present, there is currently no evidence that…

A devastating accident occurred outside a middle school in Tai’an city, Shandong province, eastern China, on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of 11 lives. According to state broadcaster CCTV, a school bus lost control and ploughed into a crowd of parents and students at 7:27 am, causing widespread destruction and chaos. Photos and videos shared on social media showed the aftermath of the crash, with people lying in the road in blood-soaked clothes. One eyewitness described the scene as “heartbreaking,” saying, “They’re all dead… I’d have been killed too if I’d stood there, but luckily I ran away fast.” The…

A devastating fire swept through a section of the Katsina State Government House on Monday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The inferno, whose cause remains unknown, has sparked concerns about the safety and security of the state’s seat of power. Emergency services are currently battling to bring the blaze under control, as firefighters work tirelessly to extinguish the flames and prevent further damage to the government house. Although the root cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be ascertained, an investigation is expected to be launched to determine the source of the inferno and prevent future…

In a shocking transfer twist, Jadon Sancho has bid farewell to Manchester United and joined Chelsea on a season-long loan deal. The 24-year-old winger was unveiled by the Blues on Saturday evening, marking a new chapter in his career. Sancho expressed his excitement about joining Chelsea, citing his childhood idols, Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard, as inspirations. “My idols growing up were Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard, and now I have the opportunity to play for this club like them,” Sancho told Chelsea’s official website. “It’s a great feeling.” Sancho promised to bring excitement to Stamford Bridge, hinting at his…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is leaving no stone unturned in its preparation for the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. The commission has announced plans to deploy over 5,000 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines across the state’s 4,519 polling units and 211 collation centres. A senior INEC official revealed that the commission is working tirelessly to ensure a seamless electoral process. “More than 5,000 BVAS devices will be deployed for the Edo State governorship election,” the official said. The BVAS machines will be used to accredit voters and upload election results electronically to the…

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University branch, to suspend its planned strike action. The governor made this plea on Thursday when he received a delegation from the ASUU National Executive Council visitation panel to Gombe State University at the Government House. The government has promised to meet the demands of the union, including the payment of Earned Academic Allowance, with a sum of N947,669,909.13 million by Monday. According to the governor, the State Executive Council will meet on Monday to approve the payment, and the union’s demands will…