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 New bride, 5 bridesmaids killed in Niger car crash No fewer than 13 people, including a newlywed bride, five bridesmaids, her brother-in-law, and six others, have lost their lives in a tragic incident that took place near Lukoro in Edati, Niger State. The devastating accident, according to reports, took place on Friday evening and has been attributed to a combination of speeding and reckless overtaking. The collision involved two vehicles: an ash Toyota Corolla travelling from Mokwa to Bida and a commercial Nissan bus heading from Minna, the Niger State capital, to Ogbomosho in Oyo State. Tsukwan Kumar, the Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), disclosed that the crash claimed the lives of eight female adults, four male adults, and one male child. Kumar further stated that four female adults, one male adult, one male child, and one female child sustained critical injuries. He said that response teams rushed the injured victims to the Federal Medical...

 My husband usually brings his girlfriend home – Actress Victoria Inyama Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama has revealed how her ex-husband, Godwin Okrim usually come home with his girlfriend when they were married. Speaking with Chude Jideonwo, she detailed instances when her ex-husband allegedly brought other women into their home to harass her. “So your husband was bringing his girlfriends home?” Chude asked. And in response, Victoria Inyama said, “Oh wow, yes. There was even one instance where the girl was telling me what to cook. “I should not be cooking meat; I should be cooking fish. Fish is more healthy. I was just looking at this girl, and they were ‘working together.’”

 ‘I was disgusted to sign for Chelsea’ — Drogba Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has admitted he was “disgusted” to sign for the Premier League club. During his trophy-laden time at Stamford Bridge, Drogba led the Blues to four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, the Champions League and three League Cups. But the Ivorian has said he was not initially thrilled about joining the club. Jose Mourinho famously opted for Drogba over Ronaldinho, persuading billionaire Roman Abramovich to sign him from Marseille in 2005. Drogba was happy at the Ligue 1 side and didn’t want to leave. However, when a £24 million offer came in, he found himself heading to West London for a medical. “I was disgusted. I realised that signing for Chelsea was disgusting. It’s hard to explain. It’s hard to understand because, most of all, people see the financial side or even the sporting side. But I simply wasn’t happy. I said to myself, ‘I couldn’t give a damn’ (that Marseille have accepted a bid). Maybe that’s go...

 Mob nabs, beats 28-year-old suspected thief burgling shop in Delta An angry mob on Sunday apprehended and severely beat a twenty-eight-year-old suspected thief who was allegedly caught burgling a shop along Airport Road in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. A passerby witnessed the suspect in the act of burgling a woman’s shop and raised an alarm, attracting the attention of security personnel from a nearby popular hotel. The suspect attempted to flee but was chased down and captured by the mob. Following the apprehension, he was subjected to a severe beating after stealing some female slippers from the targeted shop. Speaking with our correspondent at the scene, the suspect, who claimed to be a native of Kwale Community in Delta State but resides at Mechanic Village, Army Barracks in Effurun, denied the allegations. He said, “I did not break the shop. I am not a thief. It’s a lie. I am not a thief. I was just passing by.” When asked about his presence at the sho...

 Fire guts two Anambra schools Two secondary schools in Nawfia, located in the Njikoka local government area of Anambra State were ravaged by for at the weekend. The affected institutions were Community Secondary School and Comprehensive Secondary School, both situated in Nawfia. Reports indicate that the fires, which broke out in the evening, originated from a nearby bush and spread to the school buildings. The Nation gathered that no life was lost in both fire outbreaks. Confirming the incident, State Fire Chief, Martin Agbili said his men battled the fire with assistance of some individuals who were there before their arrival. He urged school principals, headmasters, and headmistresses whose schools are near bushes to devise strategies for clearing the vegetation at a distance from their premises. He said: “At about 1849hrs (6.49pm) of Saturday 27-01-2024, Anambra State Fire Service, received a distress call of heavy fire outbreak at Community Secondary School, Nawfia. “Immediat...

6 die in Borno explosion 28th Jan 2024  An improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) detonated in the Gubio local government area of Borno state, resulting in the tragic deaths of six Quranic school pupils popularly known as Almajirai in Hausa parlance. This is even as the Chairman of Gubio Local government area, Hon Mali Gubio Mali said, seven people were killed with two unidentified mutilated bodies suspected to be suicide bombers. The incident took place on Saturday, January 27, 2023, when a metal scavenger unknowingly collected and stored various metallic items in a building near a Tsangaya school. Unfortunately, little did the scavenger know that among the collected metal was an abandoned undetonated IED, which exploded at approximately 2 pm, claiming the lives of the children and causing severe bodily harm. It is worth noting that metal scavenging had been prohibited in Borno State by Governor Babagana Zulum since July 2023, following reports of alleged vandalism of government facil...

 GOD IS SOURCE OF MY PROMOTION - GOV. FUBARA ...Seeks continuous prayer for Rivers State  Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has declared that his initial promotion,  then  elevation and eventual triumph in his current political journey was divinely made possible by God. Sir Fubara emphasised that he was first promoted by God, who later stirred the hearts of the leaders and members of his political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to agree on presenting him as their governorship candidate to win the election. Governor Fubara made this known at the 2024 Port Harcourt Holy Ghost Rally of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) with the theme : "Promotion for a purpose" which held at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Igwurutali in Ikwerre Local Government Area on Sunday. The governor, who described the theme of the rally as a personal gift because it directly reflects his own story, expressed confidence in God to make it permanent. "I was promot...

 GOD CROWNED ME GOVERNOR, HE MAKES NO MISTAKES - GOV. FUBARA ...Charges Rivers people to embrace peace for development  Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara says the battles against his tenure as governor had been fierce but that God, who rules in the affairs of men, has saddled him with the responsibility of steering the affairs of the State as its governor. Governor Fubara spoke at the special thanksgiving service organised to celebrate his successful governorship election and victory at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Opobo Town in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area on Sunday. The governor said he has returned to thank God for the victory secured during the election and at the Supreme Court of Nigeria through which it is being proven that no battle is bigger than God who alone provides the requisite guidance. "A lot of people who started this journey with us ought to have been here with us but unfortunately they are not her...

 Akpabio denies coming late to plenaries, disrupting legislative schedules Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dispelled accusations against him “as a habitual latecomer” to plenaries. He was responding to reports circulating in the media on Sunday, which alleged that he does not attend to urgent matters brought before him by his colleagues before proceeding to the plenary on each sitting day. The statement, issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Eawme Eyiboh, reads: “For some time, a false narrative has been woven around the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, all in an attempt to give it a semblance of truth. “Although we had ignored the misinformation, it has become necessary to enlighten and educate the reading public so that these stories do not gain traction. “First, as opposed to what has been bandied in the media that Akpabio is known for lateness to plenary, being an intellectual politician and leader, he believes in Benjamin Franklin’s...

ANAMBRA PROGRESSIVE AND GOOD GOVERNANCE ASSOCIATION No. 5 Igboukwu Street, Awka January 27, 2024  *PRESS RELEASE*   *RE: DESTRUCTION OF STREET HAWKERS GOODS IN AWKA BY APGA-LED GOVERNMENT/DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTMAS PALLATIVE BY PROF. LILIAN OROGBU: APGA GOVERNMENT SHOULD  STOP INTIMIDATING AND DISTRACTING PROF. LILIAN OROGBU FROM HER LEGISLATIVE FUNCTIONS.*  Our body, the *Anambra Progressive and Good Governance Association* , have observed the coordinated media attacks by APGA members against the ebullient Professor, representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency, Prof. Lilian Orogbu; the latest been an article authored by one Mr. Miracle Chukwuma.  1. Ordinarily, we would not have joined issues with the warring parties; but as an independent body, we have verified most of the allegations against her, and find them to be false. *Her only crime was speaking against the street hawkers that APGA-led Government destroyed their goods in her Constituency,...

 Hundreds march in Kenya to protest against rise in femicide At least 16 women have so far been killed in Kenya this year, according to media reports. Several hundred people marched in Nairobi on Saturday to protest against femicide in Kenya where over a dozen women have been killed this month in cases that shocked the nation. The campaigners took to the streets of the capital holding placards while others featured names and photographs of the victims. "Stop killing us," they chanted as they marched towards parliament, bringing traffic to a halt in Nairobi's central business district. At least 16 women have been killed in Kenya this year, according to media reports, shining a spotlight on violence against women which the government has described as "rising". Extortionist gang In one of the cases that gained nationwide attention, a 26-year-old woman was killed on January 4 at a short-term rental apartment by a suspect who police say is part of an extortionist gan...

 A group of St. Louis teens meet every Wednesday and have lunch with the grandmother of their deceased friend.  Sam Crowe was a sophomore at Bishop Duboug Highschool when he and his friends started a "lunch club". After trying several venues Sam decided his grandmother was a better cook than any of the places they had tried.  The group shifted gears and began eating at his grandmother's every Wednesday!  Sadly, Sam Crowe was killed by a hit and run driver in July of 2022, however his group of friends still continue to meet at his grandmother's home every Wednesday sharing lunch as well as fond memories of Sam... This is such a touching story. Rest in peace, Sam.

 Over 3m Girls Benefitted From $500m World Bank Education Grant — FG The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that no fewer than 3 million girls across the country have so far benefited from the World Bank’s $500 million loan to Nigeria, under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project.  Minister of State for Education, Honourable Yusuf Sununu, made this known at a programme marking 2023 International Day for the Girl Child celebration on Wednesday in Abuja. He noted that the AGILE project has brought about substantial increase in enrolment of girls and retention in schools across the country. He further disclosed that while more than 90,298 girls have received financial incentives (scholarships) to help them stay in school, about 199,921 girls have received scholarships in the first 7 implementing states.

 US Professor Accidentally Shot Dead By Security Bidding Him ‘Goodbye’ In Osun  A tragic incident struck in Ejigbo, Osun state when a United States Professor and politician, Richard Adeoriokin, was accidentally shot dead by a local security guard while bidding him farewell after an event. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm on Saturday along Inisha Road of Ejigbo, following the conclusion of a public function attended by Professor Adeoriokin, his political associates, and the son of Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oyeyode Oyesosi. After the meeting at the king’s residence, the son ordered the security guard to fire gunshots into the air to bid farewell to his friends. Unfortunately, one of the bullets struck the Professor, resulting in his death, and the enraged mob subsequently killed the security guard. Afeez Lawal, the personal assistant to Professor Richard who was present at the scene, recounted that his boss, a lecturer at Prairie View A&M University in Houston, Texas, and a chie...

Account For Over N40trn LGA Allocations Or Face Legal Action, SERAP Tells Govs, Wike Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the 36 state governors in the country and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike to “disclose details of federal allocations meant for local governments in your state and the FCT and the actual disbursement of the allocations to the local governments since the return of democracy in 1999.” SERAP also urged them “to promptly invite Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the actual disbursement and spending of federal allocations meant for local governments in your state and the FCT since May 1999.” Former president Muhammadu Buhari had in December 2022 stated that, “If the money from the Federation Account to the State is about N100m, N50m will be sent to the chairman but he will sign that he received N100 ...

 Boss breaks down in tears as well-behaved apprentice graduates A Nigerian boss sheds unstoppable tears during the freedom ceremony of her well-behaved apprentice whom she described as a unique and irreplaceable gem in her life. A video making the rounds on social media captured the emotional reaction of a woman who gushed over the impeccable character of her apprentice. According to the female boss, she never once received a complaint about the girl and efforts to find a replacement have since been impossible. While praying for her as she passes out to become her own boss, the apprentice could not hold back her tears either. “I looked for someone like you but I couldn’t find, I looked for a good apprentice like you, but I did not see. You always look after my things like it’s yours. I never received any complaint about you from anyone instead people tell me how good and respectful you are,” she said in part. The video has since generated a buzz on social media, garnering praises a...

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL ORIENTATION (FMINO) PRESS STATEMENT AMIDST CHALLENGES, NIGERIA WILL FORGE AHEAD 1. There is no downplaying the reality of the challenging season that we find ourselves in as a nation: the impact of inflation on personal and household budgets, and the threats to security in parts of the country. 2. But that is only part of the story. Just as important are the various bold measures that the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is taking to decisively confront all of these challenges. We fully acknowledge the duty and the responsibility of care that the Federal Government owes to every Nigerian, across the lines of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, and social class. 3. In the area of security, all threats are being boldly confronted. We are taking the fight to the criminals’ dens, with promising results. Within the last week, several bandits, kidnappers and militants have been neutralized or arrest...

Police Arrest Aba based Pastor, Peculiar Ginika, for def!ling 16-old-year Church Member. The Police Authorities in Aba have arrested the General Overseer of Liberation WordBase Assembly International Pastor Peculiar Ginika for allegedly def!l!ng a 16year old daughter of his Church member. Pastor Peculiar who is  popular within Aba for conducting family deliverance was arrested by the officers of the Rapid Response Squad of the Nigerian Police In Aba at his Church premises on Saturday.  

Super Eagles Coach  Jose Peseiro Reportedly Snubs NFF Contract Renewal Having proved critics wrong...NFF offers Peseiro a contract renewal...but he "DIDN'T WANT TO" "Am I going to continue leading the national team? I have a contract until the end of the CAN. They have already offered me a renewal, but I didn't want to." Some Nigerians have urged the football-ecclesiastic to go ahead and sign a contract extension after the AFCON.  

 My mum still calls me at 2AM for coming late from my show – Singer Ayra Starr  Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe better known as Ayra Starr has got many people talking online as she speaks about her mother’s great influence on her despite being an established artiste. Ayra Starr, the “Rush” crooner made this known while featuring as a guest on Beat FM where she talks about her Grammy nomination, teasing a new album & her spending habits. According to Ayra Starr, even though we are in the 21st century, her biological mother is still much an African mum. Speaking on one of her experience with her mother, Ayra Starr during said that there is a bag she wanted to buy and she can afford it but she ends up not buying it because her mom will complain about spending too much on luxurious items. Ayra Starr added that her mum used to call her by 2AM at her show asking if she is back home or not. The Grammy-nominated singer further added that her mot...

Actor Joseph Momodu reacts as Sam Larry storms school, donates books to pupils Nollywood actor, Joseph Momodu has reacted to the trending video of embattled aide to singer, Naira Marley doing charity work It was reported that Sam had caused a stir online as he engaged in charity work for children. In a viral video, the embattled socialite was seen in a school distributing exercise books to pupils. As expected, the video left many talking as they noted how he is only doing damage control. Taking to a blog comment section, Joseph Momodu expressed disappointment in the country as he stated that it is well. “This country tho. It is well”.  Watch video below. 

 FRC begins verification ofN2.9trn capital projects The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) is set to begin physical verification of selected Federal Government capital projects valued at N2.9 trillion across the six geo-political zones of the country. According to a NAN report, the Executive Chairman of the commission, Victor Muruako, made this known in a statement by Bede Anyanwu, Head, Strategic Communication Directorate in Abuja on Saturday. Muruako enjoined the officials who would be going for the exercise to carry out the assignments with great diligence and a sense of purpose as the exercise is one of the core mandates of the commission. “Ensure that you verify the actual existence of the projects as well as monitor the progress of the work done so far. “The verification exercise is further designed to give a fillip to President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda in the area of prudence, value-for-money and transparency. “The effort is to meet the yearnings of the people,”...

 13 important things to know about proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge By Adedamola Ogunbewon Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the long-awaited commencement of the construction of the Fourth Mainland Bridge will begin in the first quarter of 2024. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this during the Lagos West Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton, Ikeja. Emphasising a gradual construction approach, the Governor assured that tenants and landlords affected by building demolitions in the process will receive fair compensation. Here are thirteen things to know about the Fourth Mainland Bridge: 1.⁠ ⁠The bridge, when completed, would become the second longest in Africa with three toll plazas, nine interchanges, a 4.5-kilometre Lagoon Bridge and an eco-friendly environment. The project will also give birth to the longest of all the bridges connecting Lagos Island to the mainland. 2. The Fourth Mainland Bridge is a 38km-long bridge project by the Lago...

Benue Artiste Embarks On Endurance Trek To Abuja In Honour Of SGF Akume  ***  A popular local artiste in Benue State, Anongu Data, has embarked on endurance trek to Abuja in honour of kinsman and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SGF), Senator George Akume, a former two-term Governor of the State.  Mr Data who took off on Wednesday from an unnamed location in Benue revealed that Senator Akume sponsored him abroad when he was the Governor of the State between 1999 to 2007.  He described the former Governor as naturally humble, loving and caring whose achievements remain unmatched.  Speaking at his take-off point, Data, said the endurance trek was to honor Senator Akume, whom the Lord has honoured in fulfillment to his prayer in 2007 prior to his sponsored trip abroad.  He shared a video clip of his journey on Saturday, entering Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State.  

 PRESS RELEASE  27 , January 2024 The editors, ARMED ROBBERY AND CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY  On  23rd January 2024 at about 0300hrs, a team of detectives attached to 'C’ Division Headquarters in collaboration with a quasi-security outfit on visibility policing patrol arrested the following suspects: 1. Musbahu Umar ‘m’ aged 23yrs of Tirwun area Bauchi  2. Salim Hamisu ‘m’ aged 30yrs 3. Sadiq Nura AKA Abba ‘m’ aged 22yrs  4. Abubakar Aliyu ‘m’ aged 22yrs  5. Mohammed Mohammed AKA Abba ‘m’ aged 20yrs  All of Unguwan Shongel and Tirwun areas respectively. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to the offense. Investigation revealed that the suspect was from Kano State. He rented two (2) houses at Shehu Wunti Housing Quarters after coming to Bauchi through one Jamilu Isah ‘m’ of ‘Yankaba Kano State to connive with other members of the gang and terrorize Bauchi communities, particularly Shehu Wunti Housing Quarters.  The suspects armed with dangero...

DYSLEXIA: LASODA ADVOCATES GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES  The General Manager of Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal has emphasised the need for grassroots campaigns by disability-focused NGOs towards achieving a shift in societal perceptions of Persons With Disabilities.  Speaking during a Zoom meeting with Dyslexia Nigeria, a non-profit organisation that supports individuals with dyslexia, led by its Managing Director, Dr. Adrienne Tikolo, the General Manager addressed the lack of awareness around dyslexia, stressing the importance of engaging communities for a more informed approach to cognitive conditions. Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal highlighted the common misconception of dyslexia, emphasising the necessity of community-level conversations.  She said most people do not know what Dyslexia means and how it affects children, adding that they only recognise their feelings towards a child they believe is not doing well academically and hence needs to b...

 AFCON 2023: Stop the killings – Ahmed Musa drops emotional message after Cameroon defeat Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has dropped an emotional message to Nigerians following a 2-0 win over Cameroon in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, on Saturday night.  Nigeria defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash on Saturday. Ademola Lookman scored twice in each half to hand Nigeria a famous win over the Indomitable Lions. Victor Osimhen broke free and laid off a pass to Lookman, who saw his weak finish trickle pass the line to give the three times African champions their first goal. The Atalanta forward added the second later on in the game as Cameroon looked for the equaliser. “Celebrating the Super Eagles’ journey to the AFCON quarter-finals – a testament to the power of unity on the football field. This picture shows the genuine happiness we all feel,” Musa wrote on X. “In the beautiful game, we stand united, transcending tribe and religi...