Author: Yusuf Lawal

A devastating incident has occurred at Saint Academy, a two-storey school building in the Busa Buji community, Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State leaving numerous students and teachers trapped and feared dead. The catastrophic event occurred on Friday morning around 8:30 am, when classes were in session. The collapse of the building sent shockwaves through the community, with distraught parents and residents rushing to the scene to search for their loved ones. Emergency workers and security personnel are currently at the site, working tirelessly to rescue survivors from the rubble. The atmosphere is tense, with wailing residents and parents…

Mumbai, India, is abuzz with the wedding of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani’s son, Anant, to Radhika Merchant. The three-day extravaganza has attracted a long list of global celebrities, including Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Boris Johnson, and Tony Blair. The wedding celebrations have been ongoing for months, with earlier events featuring a European cruise, a purpose-built Hindu temple, and performances by Rihanna and Justin Bieber. The Kardashians, who arrived on Friday, shared their experience on social media, showing their warm welcome at the luxury hotel. This week’s celebrations promise to be even grander, with Hillary Clinton, Mike Tyson, and John…

In a shocking turn of events, Ángel Di Maria is set to bid farewell to the Argentina national team next week, according to renowned football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano took to X to announce that the former Real Madrid and Manchester United winger has agreed to a one-year deal with Portuguese giants, Benfica. “Ángel Di Maria will stay at Benfica for one more season, agreement sealed today,” Romano confirmed. The transfer expert revealed that both parties have agreed to the proposal, with Benfica eager to retain Di Maria’s services and the player accepting the offer. “Decision confirmed on both…

Senator Masaud Doguwa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued on Friday, Doguwa cited feelings of underutilization and the party’s implementation of anti-people policies as reasons for his departure. According to the statement, Doguwa and his numerous supporters were rarely involved in party forums, despite their wealth of experience in politics. “In politics, if you fail to engage highly experienced politicians by providing them with political assignments, you are making them politically redundant, and giving them room to struggle and engage themselves elsewhere,” the…

A meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Organised Labour on the minimum wage issue has ended without a resolution, Naija News reports. The meeting, called by the President, failed to yield a conclusive agreement. According to Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, the positions of both parties remain unchanged. Labour is still demanding a minimum wage of N250,000, while the Federal Government is offering N62,000. Ajaero told journalists after the meeting that consultations with the Presidency will continue next week. He also stated that Labour leaders need to report back to their organs and discuss the President’s proposals…

Popular Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, aka Basketmouth, has revealed the reason behind his controversial shade at Wizkid during Davido’s wedding. In a recent interview on Backstage Banter with Isi Ijewere, Basketmouth explained that his comment was a deliberate marketing technique to ruffle some feathers and generate buzz for his Canadian tour. “I knew it was going to be edgy. I knew it was going to hit people. I knew they were going to get upset, and they did exactly what I wanted them to do. It worked,” he said, acknowledging that his shade was a tactical move to get attention.…

In a shocking move, Democratic Senator Peter Welch of Vermont has publicly urged US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, citing concerns over his age and fitness. This makes Welch the first Democratic senator to openly call for Biden to ditch his reelection bid. In an opinion piece published in the Washington Post on Wednesday, Welch stated, “For the good of the country, I’m calling on President Biden to withdraw from the race.” Welch’s bold statement has sparked intense debate and discussion among political circles, with many wondering if other Democrats will follow suit. The call…

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has announced October 9, 2024, as the date for the conduct of local government elections in the state. According to the Chairman of PLASIEC, Plangji Cishak, the elections will hold across the 17 local government areas of the state, which are currently being managed by Transition Implementation Committee Chairmen. Cishak made the announcement on Wednesday during a meeting with leaders of political parties at the commission’s headquarters in Jos, the state capital. The election is expected to mark a significant milestone in the state’s political calendar, with various political parties and stakeholders expected…

Drake, the renowned Canadian hip-hop artist, has placed a staggering $300,000 bet (approximately N465 million) on Canada’s soccer team to emerge victorious against Argentina in the 2024 Copa América semifinal. If Canada secures a win, Drake stands to gain a whopping $2.88 million. Drake took to social media to share news of his bold wager, posting a message accompanied by a Canadian flag emoji: “This could get Messi.” Canada’s journey to the semifinals has been a remarkable achievement, with the team surpassing expectations under Coach Jesse Marsch. This marks Canada’s inaugural appearance in the prestigious tournament, with the team seeking…

The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has cautioned tertiary institutions, particularly universities, against admitting underage students, describing it as “illegal” and “irregular.” Oloyede made this assertion at the seventh biennial conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria, themed “Effective University Governance: Role of Stakeholders.” Oloyede recounted a recent incident where a 15-year-old student applied for postgraduate studies in a European country, prompting questions about the validity of their graduation from a Nigerian university. He emphasized the need for accountability, data protection, and integrity in the education system, urging state-owned…