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Sixteen persons have been burnt to death in an auto crash at Ajue community, along the Ore-Ondo highway, Ondo state. Three other persons were seriously injured while two others reportedly escaped unhurt. Reports had it that the victims were burnt beyond recognition when the two vehicles involved, a Toyota Bus and a truck, went up in flames at around 8pm. According to eyewitness, a dangerous overtaking by one of the drivers led to a head on collision that resulted in the two vehicles bursting into flames. The source alleged that one of the drivers might have kept fuel in his…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested two young ladies for allegedly selling illicit drugs online in Edo State. NDLEA’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, August 25, identified the suspects as Martha Owotorofa, 26, and Odion Uzordinma, 21. According to the statement, while Martha was nabbed at Kada Plaza, Benin city with quantities of Canadian Loud, Odion was arrested at Ugbowo area of the city with 30 cups of cookies and 17 slices of cake, all laced with illicit substances.
Nollywood actress and producer, Adanma Luke, has issued a heartfelt plea for forgiveness from Nigerians following the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of actor John Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope, and four other crew members during the production of her movie. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, Luke, who produced the movie titled The Other Side of Life, revealed that she has been battling depression since the incident occurred in April. The actress expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and acknowledged the heavy criticism she has faced online. “I’m just here to say…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment was confirmed in the early hours of Tuesday by NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi. “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect,” he said.
Robert F Kennedy Jr has said he is suspending his independent run for the US presidency and will support Donald Trump. More details to unfold.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has declared that candidates under 18 will no longer be permitted to take the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination beginning next year. The Minister announced this during an interview with Channels TV on Sunday in Abuja. Mamman noted that the minimum required for admission is 18 years according to the country’s education policy. However, he stated that the federal government has decided to allow students to take the JAMB examination this year as a form of advance notice to parents for the changes that will take effect next year. “Nothing has changed.…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has rubbished reports claiming that it directed Nigerians not to eat bread. State reporters recalls that NAFDAC south-west coordinator, Roseline Ajayi recently said some bread sold in the markets is failing laboratory tests because producers are using saccharine due to the high cost of sugar. Shortly after, a reporter made a video of Ajayi’s comment and further advised Nigerians to avoid consuming bread. However, speaking via a statement on Tuesday, NAFDAC director-general, Mojisola Adeyeye, said the video does not reflect the stance of the Agency. According to her, “At…
DSS staff reportedly seen celebrating after President Tinubu removed Yusuf Bichi as their DG and appointed Ajayi as replacement. Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). State reporters revealed that this was made known in a statement on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Tinubu appointed Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the NIA. The President also sacked Yusuf Magaji Bichi and replaced him with Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new…
The Forbes list tracks the wealth of African billionaires who reside or have their primary business in Africa. Dangote moved down to second position as his net worth dipped from $13.5 billion to $9.5 billion. Dangote moved down to second position as his net worth dipped from $13.5 billion to $9.5 billion. South African luxury goods magnate, Johann Rupert, has secured the position of Africa’s richest individual, dethroning Aliko Dangote who held the title for 12 consecutive years.
President Tinubu has welcomed the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics on the state of the economy, as the country’s Gross National Product (GDP) posted another growth. According to NBS, the real GDP grew by 3.2% year on year in Q2, higher than the 2.51% recorded in the same period of 2023. After another report on declining food and headline inflation, this latest report affirms that the economy is on the right trajectory and is indeed on the path to recovery. As the President said in his August 4, 2024 national broadcast, our economy is recovering. Sooner than…