August 9, 2024
Plane with 62 on board crashes in Brazil
An airplane with 62 people on board crashed Friday in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, firefighters and the airline Voepass said. Although no official death toll has been given, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said during an official event that it appeared there were no survivors. “A plane just crashed in the city of Vinhedo […]
Spain beat France 5-3 to win Olympics men’s football gold
Spain, on Friday, claimed the gold medal in men’s football at the Olympics with a thrilling 5-3 victory over host nation France. In a thrilling final, Spain showcased their dominance and secured victory, leaving the home crowd disappointed but in awe of a spectacular match. The game ended 3-3 at full time after France equalised […]
PDP Appoints Prince Oyinlola as Chairman Of National Reconciliation Committee
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola as the Chairman of its National Reconciliation Committee. In a statement released on Friday, the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said that the committee would be inaugurated on a date to be communicated in due course. According to him, “Following the National Executive Committee (NEC) […]
Police invite Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh over defamation, others
The Nigeria Police Force has invited Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh to its headquarters in connection with an investigation into criminal defamation, cyberbullying, and forgery, among other charges. The invitation was issued by the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit, which is handling the case. In the invitation letter signed by the Head of the IGP Monitoring […]
Amusan fails to qualify for 100m hurdles final
The tale of woes for Team Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games continued on Friday with World Record holder, Tobi Amusan, failing to qualify for the final of the 100m hurdles event. Amusan finished third in her Heat with a time of 12.55 seconds. Having missed out on the two automatic spots, “Tobi Express”, […]
Scores killed in Benue community
No fewer than 30 people were reportedly killed in Ayati village in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State Thursday night. Sources told journalists in a telephone chat on Friday that local bandits ans suspected armed herders unleashed terror on the village. Ayati village is gradually becoming a slaughter slab in Ukum LGA. Recall that […]
State Of The Nation: Obasanjo, Ugochinyere, 5 Other NASS Members In Closed-door Meeting
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, is currently holding a very crucial closed-door meeting with six members of the House of Representatives, in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The lawmakers, led by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere (Imo – Ideato North/South federal constituency) are expected to discuss issues affecting the state of the nation with the former […]
NAPS condemns Osun poly students’ rustication
The National Association of Polytechnic Students, on Thursday, condemned the recent rustication of 12 students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State. The association also accused the Rector, Dr Sanni Yahaya, of tyranny and lack of commitment to the welfare and progress of the students, and demanded his sack. NAPS’ Vice President on Special Duties, […]
Ogun LG chairmanship candidates to pay N250,000 – OGSIEC
Ahead of the November 16 local government election in Ogun State, the state’s Independent Electoral Commission, on Thursday, announced a N250,000 administrative fee for chairmanship candidates. The Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, Babatunde Osibodu, represented by Olatunji Akoni, also announced N150,000 administrative fee for councillorship candidates. However, female councillorship candidates will pay […]
Ondo monarch bags three years imprisonment for court contempt
An Ondo State Chief Magistrates’ Court in Igbokoda has sentenced the Baale of Ebute Ipare Community in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state, Francis Ogundeji, to three years’ imprisonment for disobedience to a court order. The judgement was delivered on Monday by Senior Magistrate E.A Manuwa, but a copy of the ruling was made […]