August 2024
19 bodies recovered from Bayelsa boat mishap
Nineteen bodies have been recovered following Wednesday’s cargo boat accident along the Ezetu I community river in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The ill-fated boat conveying traders mostly women and their merchandise was said to have left the Ezetu I community on the Atlantic fringe around 3 pm on the fateful day […]
17-year-old boy electrocuted in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of a 17-year-old boy, who was electrocuted while working with his stepfather at a building construction site. The Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday. Hundeyin said that the mother of the boy, […]
Reduce cost of governance, Momodu urges Tinubu
Veteran journalist and publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop profligacy going on in his administration. Momodu said Tinubu’s government is failing because he didn’t check the profligacy, advising the President to reduce the cost of governance. The political analysts who spoke on Thursday on Arise Television, said […]
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 […]