A bus carrying dozens of primary school children has crashed and caught fire just outside Bangkok, leaving over 20 feared dead. The bus was returning from a school trip in the northern province of Uthai Thani when the tragic accident occurred. Out of the 41 passengers, 16 children and three teachers managed to escape the …
11 dead, others critically ill in Benue cholera outbreak
Eleven persons have been confirmed dead with six others in critical condition following a cholera outbreak in Apaogbozu community of Apa, in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State. This was disclosed to newsmen in Makurdi by the immediate past secretary to the Ado Local Government Council, Dr Perpetual Okafor, who hails from the area. …
Atiku Abubakar seeks six year tenure for president
A former Vice President and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has written to the National Assembly, requesting an amendment to the Constitution to allow for a six-year single term for the President and state governors. In a memorandum to the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review, …
Mohbad: Yomi Fabiyi alleges assassination attempt, flees Nigeria
Popular Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has jetted out of Nigeria after escaping an alleged assassination attempt. The actor made this known after his absence at the late singer Mohbad’s Coroner court and failure to lead a planned protest to the Lagos State Assembly on Monday September 30 2024. Fabiyi had scheduled a protest for September …
October1protest: Sowore joins protesters in Lagos
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has joined the ongoing protest in Lagos State. Sowore who is one of the key organizers of the protest arrived at the protest ground at the Ikeja Underbridge at exactly 8:50am. Addressing newsmen, Sowore said the protest was a crucial step towards taking Nigeria to …
Nigeria at 64: Marketers, refiners upbeat on fuel price drop as Nigerians groan
As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day celebration, oil marketers, and refiners have expressed optimism that with the kickoff of the Naira-for-crude sale deal between the Federal Government and the Dangote Refinery on Tuesday, the price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) will reduce in the coming weeks and months. The President of the Independent Petroleum …
1st October: President Tinubu addresses Nigerians
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure …
Man bags 14 years jail over attempted sexual assault of 12-year-old girl
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sentenced a man, Niyi Oyerogbe to 14 years imprisonment for attempted sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. Justice Rahman Oshodi sentenced Oyerogbe to 14 years imprisonment following his plea bargain agreement to the sole amended charge of attempted sexual assault. The convict was initially arraigned on Dec. …
Anthony Joshua handed boxing suspension following brutal KO by Daniel Dubois
Anthony Joshua has been issued a ban from boxing following his brutal defeat by Daniel Dubois last week. The British-Nigerian boxer was knocked out in the fifth round at Wembley in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley by the 27-year-old domestic rival this month. Dubois retained his IBF heavyweight title with an impressive victory, knocking down his challenger …
Sex Trafficking: Diddy ‘removed’ from suicide watch
American rapper and music executive, Sean Combs, aka Diddy, has been reportedly removed from suicide watch. Diddy was reportedly placed on suicide watch in prison after he was arrested on September 16, by Homeland Security on suspicion of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and interstate transportation for prostitution. In an article published on September 29, People …