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 Two-Storey Building Collapses During Decking Process In Lagos Another two-storey building under construction have collapsed during the decking process at Craig Street in Shomolu area of Lagos. ‎ ‎The collapsed structure was one of two two buildings being constructed at the site and the cause of the incident is yet to be determined as at the time of this report.  ‎ ‎Foryunately, no life was lost and no injuries recorded as the workers escaped the scene unscathed before the arrival of emergency responders.  ‎ ‎The pillars of the collapsed building fell on a nearby church which was partially affected and miraculously, no life was lost and no injuries sustained as worshippers in the church also escaped unscathed..  ‎ ‎Coordinated search of the incident scene was conducted to ensure no victim was trapped under the collapsed building. For now, the construction yard has been cordoned off immediately and public enlightenment and sensitisation was carried out by officials of...

 BECE: Two students miss Maths paper after being locked up by Headmaster for owing school fees Two BECE candidates from Big Six International School in Meduma missed their Mathematics paper after their headmaster allegedly locked them up over unpaid fees.  The students were to write the exam at Simms High School in Fawoade but were reportedly confined and denied access to the centre. According to Citi News, the headmaster allegedly detained the candidates over unpaid school fees, barring them from leaving the school premises in time to write the exam.

 The Additional Medical Superintendent of Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital, Dr Rajnish Patel, on Monday confirmed that DNA sample matches in the Air India plane crash have reached 92, corresponding to 87 individuals due to duplication. So far, 47 bodies have been dispatched to different districts across Gujarat and Rajasthan. “Of the bodies brought to Civil Hospital, DNA matching of 92 (body remains) is completed. Of this, the number of individuals is 87 because there is duplication. 47 bodies have been dispatched from here to districts including Kheda, Ahmedabad, Kota, Mahesana, Bharuch, Vadodara, Aravalli, Anand, Junagarh, Bhavnagar, Amreli, Mahisagar and Bhavnagar,” Dr Patel said. The London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 out of 242 people onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The aircraft struck a doctor’s hostel on the hospital premises, also cl...

 BENUE: VICTIMS NAMED AS YELEWATA COMMUNITY COUNTS IT'S DEAD 16th June, 2025    A heart-wrenching list of names has emerged from the ruins of Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, following a brutal attack that left families decimated and the entire state in mourning. The massacre, which occurred days ago, is one of the deadliest in recent memory, with entire families wiped out in a wave of violence widely attributed to suspected armed herders. The victims span across more than 40 families, some losing up to seven members in a single night. According to a list compiled by Frank Utoo, the dead include men, women, and children, many of whom were reportedly asleep when the attackers struck.  Here are some of the families who suffered heavy losses: LIST OF THOSE KILLED IN YELEWATA ATTACK IN BENUE STATE  ADAM FAMILY Torsaar Adam Doose Adam Nguyilan Adam AJAH FAMILY Lydia Ajah Terdoo Ajah Iwuese Ajah AKPEN FAMILY Terzungwe Akpen Aondohemba A...

 The King and Queen, and Members of the Royal Family, at St George’s Chapel in Windsor today for the annual Garter Day service and procession. This event is one of the most traditional ceremonies in the Royal calendar. The King and the Knights process in grand velvet robes, glistening insignia and plumed hats within the grounds of Windsor Castle. The Order of Garter was created nearly 700 years ago, in medieval times, by King Edward III. King Edward was so inspired by tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table that he set up his own group of honourable knights (The Order of the Garter!).  More photos below. 

 WHATSAPP MONETIZATION FEATURES TO ROLL OUT GLOBALLY  Meta has perfected plans to roll out Whatsapp monetization globally very soon. Under the Llama impact grant, users will be able to earn money via their WhatsApp features. According to Meta, three new features will now be added to the Updates tab (which already accommodates Status and Channels) to make the monetization possible. So the Updates tab will now have Channel Subscriptions - for exclusive updates; Promoted Channels - for discoverability; and Ads in Status - for business visibility.   “We’ve been talking for years about how to build a business on WhatsApp in a way that doesn’t interrupt personal chats," Meta revealed. "We believe the Updates tab is the right place to introduce that." With more than 1.5 billion users, Whatsapp creators, organizations, and businesses will now be able to earn money on the communication platform.

Cameroon:  A 20-year-old man alleged that a man had taken his penis sparked chaos today, prompting bystanders to apprehend the suspect.  Gendarmes arrived, intervening to prevent jungle justice and taking the suspect into custody after efforts to calm the crowd.

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS BENUE VICTIMS AS HE COMMISSIONS GREATER ABUJA WATER SUPPLY NETWORK   President Bola Tinubu on Monday commissioned the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Loops 1, 2, 5, and 6, pledging his administration's commitment to sustainable infrastructure that directly improves citizens' lives.   During the commissioning ceremony on Airport Road, Abuja, President Tinubu led a moment of silence in honour of the victims of recent violence in Benue State and extended his heartfelt condolences to the affected families and communities.   "While I sympathise with the people of Benue, I've spoken to the governor. The leadership of Benue should accept our condolences and try hard—very consciously—to maintain peace and harmony among themselves. We are a huge family living in the same house, staying in different rooms, but living together in harmony," he said.   President Tinubu announced plans to visit Benue State on Wednesday to ...

 EFCC PRESS RELEASE Alleged $6bn Mambila Project Fraud: Obasanjo Didn't Approve Contract to Sunrise Power Company- Witness   The Third Prosecution Witness, PW3, Umar Babangida in the trial of the former Minister of Power and Steel Development, Olu Agunloye, on Monday, June 16, 2025, told Justice J.O. Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, that former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Federal Executive Council,  FEC,  did not grant any contract approval to  Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited, the company that lifted the Mambila Power Project contract. According to the witness, “The former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo who presided over the FEC meeting of 23 May, 2003, wrote to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on 27 November, 2023 where he provided details of what happened at the FEC meeting and confirmed that he did not give approval to the then Minister of Power and Steel to award the contra...

 PRESS RELEASE INTERNAL SECURITY: IGP VISITS BENUE, COMMISERATES WITH GOVERNMENT ON KILLINGS OF RESIDENTS Orders Deployment of Additional Tactical Teams for Effective Security Management The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., accompanied by senior officers including the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, DIG Yakubu Kwazhi, mni; the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Logistics & Supply, DIG Adebola Ayinde Hamzat, fdc; the AIG Zone 4, AIG Zachariah Fera; and the CP SIS, CP Abayomi Shogunle, today June 16 2025, arrived Benue State, following the tragic incidents that had occurred in the State, resulting in the death of scores of residents. Upon his arrival in Benue State, the IGP visited the State Government House, where he commiserated with the State Governor, His Excellency Hyacinth Iormem Alia, who expressed his ease and delight for the IGP’s visit and the deployment of ...

 Yesterday, a pregnant woman in Alabama was shot by a coworker; unfortunately taking the life of the baby she was carrying. Police were called to Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux on Tattersall Park Drive in Hoover, Alabama to the report of an employee shooting. Once on scene, the police discovered a 22-year-old female employee suffering from a single gunshot to the abdomen. The woman was rushed to UAB hospital where she was treated for the gunshot wound and is reported to be in stable condition. However, her baby was shot in utero and passed away.  A 36-year-old fellow employee was identified as the shooter. Law enforcement stated that the preliminary evidence suggests it was a case of "reckless behavior while handling a firearm". Detectives are still investigating all circumstances leading up to the alleged accidental shooting. The 36-year-old is being held in Hoover City Jail pending official charges which authorities believe will be filed tomorrow on Monday, June 16th. The suspe...

 A Texas man attacked his mother with a hammer and then talked about it on a gaming platform.  24-year-old Robert Babin carried out a brutal attack on his mother on Wednesday, June 11th. After carrying out the attack, Babin allegedly took to an online gaming platform to confess to the crime and ask for advice. According to court documents, Babin said he was "in trouble and needed help". He went on to say he hit his mother a few times on the side  of the head with a hammer and "didn't want to end up on death row".  The friend advised Babin to call the police before he presumably contacting authorities himself.  When officers arrived at the Harris County  Texas home, they discovered Babin's 64-year-old mother unresponsive and showing severe injuries on her head in the backyard. Robert was not home when police arrived but a short time later he arrived at the scene. He told police he had went to the store and his mother was napping before he left. The 64-year-o...

 Ogun launches ‘Plastic for Cash’ to tackle pollution, boost recycling The Ogun State Government has unveiled the Plastic for Cash and Blue Box initiatives to combat plastic pollution and promote recycling. Environment Commissioner Ola Oresanya announced the programs during the 2024 World Environment Day, saying residents can now exchange plastic waste for cash or other items. The Blue Box scheme introduces house-to-house waste sorting to boost recycling and ease landfill pressure. With over 1.6 million metric tonnes of waste generated annually in Ogun, Oresanya said the initiatives aim to drive a circular economy and create jobs, especially for youth and low-income earners.

 Murder Trial: Chidinma Denies Stealing Usifo Ataga's Laptop In Court Chidinma Ojukwu, the alleged killer of Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga, has denied stealing the late businessman’s phones and laptop, insisting during her testimony that the items recovered by police belonged to her. ‎ ‎The 23-year-old former Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos, who is currently standing trial for Ataga’s 2021 murder, continued her defence on Monday, before Justice Yetunde Adesanya of the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square Annex (TBS). She is being tried alongside Adedapo Quadri and her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, on charges of murder, theft, and forgery. ‎ ‎Taking the witness stand, Ojukwu told the court that while Ataga was in possession of a MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020 model), she owned a MacBook Pro 16-inch, Core i7 (2019) with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, along with an HP laptop. She confirmed one of the laptops shown in court was hers and said it was among items recovered by the ...

 Alleged ₦7.8bn Fraud : EFCC Arraigns Emefiele for Unlawful Possession of 753 Housing Units   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 16, 2025, arraigned a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,  High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on an eight-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, conspiracy, forgery, and unlawful possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime to the tune of ₦7,831,002,396 (Seven Billion, Eight Hundred and Thirty-One Million, Two Thousand, Three Hundred and Ninety-Six Naira).   Emefiele is facing trial for allegedly using his privileged position to unlawfully acquire properties and control large sums of money suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activity.   Count One reads: “That you, GODWIN IFEANYI EMEFIELE and ERIC OCHEME (at large), sometime in August 2021, in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of t...

 The Simpsons is entering a new chapter after nearly four decades on television.  The beloved animated series will significantly reduce its episode count from 22 to 17 episodes per season, with 15 episodes airing on Fox and 2 exclusive episodes available only on Disney+. Producer Matt Selman announced this change as part of a four-season renewal taking the show through 2029 and its 40th anniversary. The series has been a cultural phenomenon since 1989, spawning movies, video games, and theme park attractions while maintaining millions of viewers. This format change reflects the evolving television landscape and streaming wars. Do you think shorter seasons with streaming exclusives will help or hurt the show's legacy? 

 Heart's Nancy Wilson has issued a strong statement after President Trump's military parade in Washington D.C. used the band's iconic song "Barracuda" without permission or authorization.  The 71-year-old guitarist, who leads the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band with her sister Ann Wilson, took to Instagram to express her displeasure with the unauthorized use of their 1977 hit during Saturday's parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary. Wilson emphasized that "Barracuda" was "never intended for political use" and noted that as daughters of a U.S. Marine Corps major, they deeply respect military service but believe music used in such settings should reflect the artists' wishes. This marks the second time Heart has objected to political use of the song - they previously sent a cease-and-desist to John McCain's 2008 campaign when Sarah Palin used it. The incident raises important questions about artists' rights and polit...

 Singer Nezza created a viral moment at Saturday's Los Angeles Dodgers game when she performed the national anthem in Spanish despite being explicitly told by team officials to sing it in English.  The Latin-R&B artist, whose real name is Vanessa Hernández, sang "El Pendón Estrellado"     the official Spanish translation of "The Star Spangled Banner" that was commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945 as part of his Good Neighbor Policy with Latin America. In an emotional TikTok video that has garnered over 4 million views, Nezza explained her decision while wiping away tears: "Today out of all days... I needed to do it."    The Colombian-Dominican singer, who wore a Dominican Republic jersey during the performance, said she felt compelled to act given current tensions in Los Angeles. The Dodgers later told the LA Times that Nezza would be welcome back at the stadium, indicating no hard feelings from the organization. This incident rai...