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 FRSC CONFIRMS 20 DEATHS IN KIBO–JOS ROAD CRASH the Federal Road Safety Corps, frsc, has confirmed the death of 20 people in a multiple road traffic crash along the hawan kibo–jos route in Plateau State. the crash occurred on friday, 2 october 2026, and involved 25 people. A statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, osondu ohaeri, the frsc indicates that brake failure and subsequent loss of control may have caused the crash. Reacting to the incident, the Corps myarshal, shehu mohammed, urged motorists, particularly operators of commercial and heavy-duty vehicles, to prioritise vehicle roadworthiness, proper maintenance, speed management, and responsible driving. The statement also reiterates the importance of ensuring that vehicles are in safe operating condition before being put on the road.

    A 16-year-old Indiana teen has been sentenced to 54 years in prison for the deplorable acts he did to a voiceless 7-year-old boy on the school bus.  16-year-old Landon Doty's campaign of perversion towards a non-verbal 7-year-old boy with special needs came to an abrupt end in April 2025. The weeks-long s***** a**** was halted on April 16th, 2025, when the bus driver noticed the child sitting on Landon's lap. The driver stopped the bus, and a bus monitor went to investigate why the seven year old was on the teenager's lap.  In fact, the bus was for special needs students only. Landon was on the bus for "punishment" because he kept tearing up his regular busses seat. Landon does not have any special needs.  When Landon (who was 15 at the time) realized he was under suspicion, he quickly shoved the child off of his lap.  The monitor later testified to not being able to determine what had been going on but felt like Landon was trying to hide something....

" The sun’s out, and so are our open hearts. ☀️❤️ I wanted to make this video to set the record straight. I was the one who called my daughter, Amal, to become involved in my business because she is my first daughter, and she has always held a very special place in my heart. Sadly, I allowed myself to be misinformed and influenced. My soon-to-be ex-wife, Vivian, created unnecessary division between me and my daughter, and I deeply regret allowing that to happen. Amal, I want to publicly say I’m sorry for that previous video. It was made at a time when I was listening to someone else’s anger instead of following my own heart. The truth is, Amal and I have a wonderful relationship. She will always be my first daughter, and she will always have a place by my side, helping me with my affairs. I couldn’t be prouder of the intelligent, strong and compassionate woman she has become. What makes me even prouder is that she never chose to retaliate. As she always says, “Two wrongs don’t mak...

 Vice President Shettima Begins Two-Week Leave, Pledges Renewed Commitment To National Service Vice President Kashim Shetima is to go on a two week leave following the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Vice President will begin the  leave on Thursday, August 6, 2026 - his first since being sworn into office.  In a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha says that during the period, the Vice President will devote time to study, reflection and intellectual renewal as part of efforts to strengthen his capacity for continued service to the nation. The leave offers Senator Shettima an opportunity to review the administration’s ongoing programmes, deepen his understanding of emerging national and global policy issues, and prepare for the responsibilities ahead as the Federal Government intensifies the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, the Vice President ...

 SOUTH AFRICANS WHO TOOK OVER SPAZA SHOPS SAY THEY NEED MORE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AS THE R178 BILLION SECTOR FACES GROWING CHALLENGES  South African-owned spaza shops in KwaZulu-Natal are calling for greater government support, saying local entrepreneurs continue to face significant challenges despite the township retail sector being valued at an estimated R178 billion. During a recent engagement with the provincial government, local spaza shop owners said they need improved access to funding, business training, mentorship and other forms of support to help them compete, grow their businesses and create more jobs. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli acknowledged the concerns and pledged that the provincial government would strengthen programmes aimed at supporting South African-owned township businesses through funding opportunities, skills development and enterprise support. The discussions come as many South Africans have been encouraging consumers to support locally owned b...

 Nolan Wells funeral: 'We will miss everything about him,' mom says Family and friends gathered in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to honor 18‑year‑old Nolan Wells at his funeral service. His mother, Christine Wonsley, expressed gratitude for the years they shared with him, describing her son as gentle, protective, and full of joy.  She recalled his nurturing spirit, his dreams of having daughters, and the way his presence brought comfort to those around him. Through tears, she promised that the family would continue to fight for answers about his death. Nolan’s father, Elmore Wonsley, remembered his son’s talent and dedication to football, affectionately calling him “Mr. Cool Hands” for his consistent ability to catch touchdowns.  He spoke of the time and effort he invested in training Nolan, from workouts at the gym to drills on the beach, and how his son carried those lessons throughout high school.  He thanked the community for their support, noting how deeply Nolan’...

 No foreigner is permitted to obtain a visitor visa for the primary purpose of acquiring U.S. citizenship for a child by giving birth in the U.S.A  Under President Trump, the State Department is defending the integrity of U.S. citizenship by ending illegal birth tourism schemes. No foreigner is permitted to obtain a visitor visa for the primary purpose of acquiring U.S. citizenship for a child by giving birth in the U.S. A U.S. embassy in West Africa uncovered a sophisticated birth tourism network of more than 100 foreign nationals using fraudulent documents and visa “fixers” to get themselves visas in order to get U.S. citizenship for their children. We shut it down, revoked these foreign nationals’ visas, and are coordinating with local authorities to systematically identify and cut off any similar operations. In Europe, a U.S. embassy identified more than 400 suspected birth tourism cases since 2024. Investigators traced them to at least six companies that coached applicant...

 Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600 In its latest ​statement published on X, Congo's government said the number of confirmed Ebola cases had increased to 598, including 115 deaths. It also said that 22 patients had ​recovered from the disease and that new cases didn't spread to ​more health zones. Medics are also struggling to secure ​basic ⁠equipment to stay safe and prevent further spread of the disease, according to more than a dozen doctors, humanitarian workers and public health ⁠officials. The International ​Rescue Committee aid group on Tuesday ​called for funding needed to contain the outbreak in Ituri province before it spreads ​further.

 Kate Middleton Shares Sweet Memory Of Late Family Dog During Italy Visit Princess Kate had a touching personal moment during her visit to Italy after her late dog Lupo unexpectedly became part of a classroom activity. The Princess of Wales, 44, was visiting Scuola Comunale d'infanzia Anna Frank in Reggio Emilia on May 13 to learn more about the well-known Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education when the emotional exchange happened. While sitting with children during one of the learning sessions, Kate looked through papers featuring animal names written in Italian. One word immediately caught her attention, “Lupo,” which translates to “wolf.” The moment clearly struck a chord with the princess. “Our dog was called Lupo. We had a dog that was called Lupo,” she said warmly, placing a hand against her chest as she smiled. According to reports, someone nearby then asked whether she knew the meaning behind the name.  Kate confirmed she did, but laughed while explaining ...

 Update: Alleged $1.5m Fraud: Court Dismisses Preliminary Objections, Bail Application of Intermediate Investment Holdings Boss, Ufoma Immanuel in Lagos Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, dismissed the preliminary objections and bail application filed by the boss of Intermediate Investment Holdings Limited, Ufoma Joseph Immanuel, over an alleged $1.5 million fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, arraigned Immanuel, alongside his company, Intermediate Investment Holdings Ltd., on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence and forgery to the tune of $1.5m. Count one reads: “UFOMA JOSEPH IMMANUEL and INTERMEDIATE INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED between April 2022 and October 2023 in Lagos,  within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, induced Adebisi Adebut of R28 Holdings Limited to deposit the total sum of S1, 500, 000....

 First Lady Flags Off National Community Food Bank Program In Borno  Nigeria has hit another milestone in its campaign to provide nutrition support to women and children with the launch of the National Community Food Bank program,  starting from the North East zone of the country. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu while inaugurating the very first of the food banks in Shuwari- II Primary Healthcare Centre,  Bolori in Borno State says the intervention represents a new line of protection for Nigerian children against child malnutrition  Designed to provide vulnerable children under the age of six and pregnant women with sustainable access to nutritious food, the intervention is a multi-sectoral platform that seeks to fight child malnutrition by establishing food banks around primary healthcare centres across the country and also encouraging bio-fortification of food from source.  Among many  projects undertaken by the Borno State Governor,  Prof Babagana Zu...

 Gov. Yusuf Welcomes Sen. Shekarau to APC, Says Party Stronger in Kano The Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has welcomed former Governor and Senator, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, into the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his return as a major boost to the party’s strength in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad on Sunday  Governor Yusuf stated that a date will soon be fixed, in consultation with the national secretariat of the party, for the formal reception of the former Governor into the APC fold. He noted that the party in Kano continues to witness growing support and consolidation, positioning itself as the most dominant political force in the state. The Governor added that APC remains battle-ready to win all elective positions in the forthcoming elections, citing unity and strategic alignments as key factors driving the party’s confidence. He further assured party members and su...

 Fire Outbreak At Federal Secretariat Office In Abuja Contained A fire outbreak at the Federal Secretariat Complex Phase II Monday morning has been brought under.  control by emergency responders, with authorities confirming that no casualties were recorded. The incident, which caused concern among staff and visitors within the complex, occurred on the fourth floor of Block C, housing the National Board for Technology Incubation, an agency under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (Nigeria). Officials of the Federal Fire Service (Nigeria) and the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service swiftly responded to the emergency, working to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other sections of the building. Other emergency response teams, including personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Road Safety Corps, and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, were also deployed to the scene to support rescue operations, manage safe...

 The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) has asked to be involved in the Lagos State Government’s investigation into the alleged medical negligence surrounding the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi, son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie. In a statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, the NSA National President, Prof. Alhassan Mohammed, commended the Lagos State Government for ordering a probe into the incident. He expressed satisfaction that the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency had commenced investigations following the directive of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Prof. Mohammed noted that the allegations appeared to centre on the physician anaesthetist who was part of the medical team that carried out procedures to facilitate an MRI. He therefore recommended that a senior and experienced physician anaesthetist be co-opted into the investigative panel to ensure a thorough and professional review. Describing the incident as deeply tra...

 Germany, Nigeria trade volumes hit €3 billion Germany-Nigeria trade volume is in the region of €3 billion, the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Gunther, said. The 30% increase, Ambassador Gunther said, was attributed to Nigeria’s economic recovery. The envoy spoke with reporters ahead of the joint Nigerian-German binational commission scheduled for Berlin, in German. Gunther noted that Nigeria remains “Germany’s second biggest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa with a total trade volume of 3 billion Euros. Trade volumes have increased this year by 30 % due to Nigeria’s economic recovery.” Besides, she said more than 90 German companies are active in Nigeria, “indirectly creating about 17.000 jobs in Nigeria.” She also revealed that more investments were coming, especially in the energy and the pharmaceutical sector. On the energy sector, the envoy revealed that the Presidential Power initiative was in the second phase. In the area of Visa and Migration, the envoy said no fe...

 Sultan lauds Tinubu for promoting religious tolerance The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, has praised President Bola Tinubu for promoting religious tolerance, saying the move was responsible for the economic gains recorded across the country.  The Sultan made the commendation on Saturday at the commissioning the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Darul’Ilm Centre for Islamic Studies in Kaduna built and donated by the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Tosin Ajayi.  The Sultan, who urged Nigerians to de- emphasise religious and ethnic differences, said it was the ability of other economically successful countries to overcome these differences, that led to their greatness.  He commended Tinubu  for appointing Mr. Ajayi as DSS DG, saying the appointment has helped the President build several bridges of cooperation across the country.  The Sultan described the resolve of Ajayi, “a Christian, to build an Islamic school for orphans and...

 FG Witnesses to Testify Behind Screen in Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the Federal Government’s request for witnesses in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial to testify behind a screen for security reasons. Justice James Omotosho granted the order following an unopposed ex-parte application by FG’s counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN).  Kanu’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi (SAN), did not object but urged the government to show similar cooperation during bail proceedings. The prosecution has since begun its case, with the first witness identified as PWAAA taking the stand.

 Sanusi shouldn’t parade himself as Emir of Kano, says plaintiff Kingmaker, Aminu Baba-Dan’Agundi, on Saturday advised Muhammadu Sunusi II not to parade himself as the 16th Emir of Kano, following Friday’s Court of Appeal’s ruling on the emirship tussle. The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday stopped the enforcement of its January 10 judgment setting aside the June 20 order by Justice Abubakar Liman of the Federal High Court, Kano, nullifying the steps/actions taken by the Kano State Government pursuant to the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024, including the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano. The Appeal Court granted the order for stay of execution, pending the determination of the pending appeals before the Supreme Court, in two rulings in two applications, filed by Agundi. The plaintiff (Agundi), while briefing reporters in Kano on Saturday said: “For any other reason, Sunusi Lamido or Sunusi II should not parade himself as the Emir of Kano. ...