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 A high-school quarterback has passed away after suffering a severe on-field injury.  17-year-old Adam Massman was preparing to begin his senior year at Lincoln High in Alma Center, Wisconsin.   Adam was a multi-sport athlete and was a standout at both basketball and football.  Sadly, on the night of Thursday, August 20th, during the third quarter of the school's game against Turtle Lake, Adam suffered an injury that ultimately took his life. The exact nature of the injury has not been disclosed to the public.  Adam was treated on-site by EMTs and rushed to a nearby hospital where he fought for his life, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.   The news of his passing has deeply affected the local community.  Lincoln High has opened its doors and provided grief counseling over the weekend. Upon learning of his passing, Adam's teammates descended on the school's parking lot where they painted LLA (long live Adam) over Adam's parking ...

 PRESIDENT TINUBU RENEWS THE TENURE OF DG NTA, MD NAN President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the tenure of the Director-General of the National Television Authority (NTA) and the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for another three-year term. A statement by Bayo Onanuga,  Special Adviser to the President Information & Strategy indicates that President Tinubu first appointed Abdulhamid Salihu Dembos of the NTA and Ali Mohammed Ali of the NAN on October 20, 2023. Their second term will begin on October 20, 2026. Salihu Dembos, from Yola, Adamawa State, is a former National President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Art Workers Union (RATTAWU). He previously served as the executive director of marketing at the NTA after his retirement in 2017. He joined the NTA as an announcer at the Kaduna Station after his National Youth Service in 1989. He rose through the ranks and, at various times, served as General Manager at NTA Lokoja and NTA Kano. He retired...

 Your Land Is in the Village? You Still Need a Building Permit! By Alufo Bonaventure Owning land is a valuable asset and an achievement worth celebrating. However, ownership does not give anyone the automatic right to develop the land without complying with relevant laws and planning regulations. Across Anambra, buildings are springing up daily without the necessary government approvals. Shops, houses, churches and other structures are being erected without due regard to the required planning procedures. While the desire to develop property is understandable, development must be carried out legally and in accordance with approved planning standards. Section 34(1) of the Anambra State Physical Planning Law, 2013, provides the legal framework for regulating physical development in the state. The law requires anyone intending to undertake development on land to first obtain the appropriate building permit and development approval from the relevant authority. The requirement applies wh...

 Don't Call Me 'Sis' or 'Hun': Toke Makinwa Sets Strict Boundaries on Terms of Endearment Popular Nigerian media personality and lifestyle entrepreneur Toke Makinwa has sparked widespread online debate after establishing firm boundaries regarding how acquaintances and fans should address her. The television host warned the public, particularly those significantly younger than her, against using overly familiar terms of endearment when they share no personal relationship. The Catalyst: The Viral 'Good Morning Tony' Controversy Makinwa’s public warning came in the wake of the viral 'Good Morning Tony' social media trend, which has dominated discussions across Nigeria regarding workplace etiquette, respect, and communication boundaries. Seizing the moment, Makinwa addressed her own pet peeves concerning how people communicate with her online and offline. Why Toke Makinwa Rejects 'Sis' and 'Hun' Taking to her social media platform, the me...

  Zelensky vows response after Russian strike on shopping mall in his village kills 16 A devastating Russian drone attack targeted a crowded shopping mall in President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 130 others, according to reports from CBS News and local Ukrainian authorities. The strike unfolded in two tactical waves, a signature "double-tap" maneuver in which a second wave of explosive drones struck approximately 30 minutes after the initial impact. This second strike directly targeted emergency responders, firefighters, and civilians who had rushed to the scene to rescue survivors from the flaming wreckage. Ukrainian regional officials confirmed that dozens of children were among the wounded, with several remaining in critical condition as search-and-rescue teams continue clearing debris to locate missing individuals. Zelensky forcefully condemned the attack, describing it on social media as an act of utter b...

Veteran Yoruba Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies After Battle With Stage 4 Cancer  Popular Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, professionally known as Ogogo, has been lost to the cold hands of death. His daughter, Kaira Taiwo, confirmed the development to all and sundry during a live session on photo and video-sharing app, Instagram. Recall that on Monday evening, Ogogo’s daughters, Kira Taiwo and Lima Taiwo, made emotional appeals on social media, seeking medical advice and assistance for their father, who was battling stage 4 cancer. According to Kira, doctors have said they can no longer administer chemotherapy due to his condition. The family sought urgent alternative treatment options, including specialised medical procedures or traditional remedies.