The blaze quickly spread to about four parked trucks in the area. However, swift intervention by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, helped contain the situation. The agency immediately diverted off the scene and diverted traffic from Ilasa inward Oshodi, preventing further damage or potential casualties. Further investigations suggest the tanker overturned […]
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, declared the results in Port Harcourt on Sunday. The candidates of the APC for the chairmanship and councillorship elections are loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. Some of the local government won by the APC include Ahoada East with 84,125 votes, Akuku […]
Arase, Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed to the position in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. After his retirement in 2016, he continued to serve the nation in various capacities, most notably as Chairman of the Police Service Commission, PSC, a role he assumed in January 2023 under President Muhammadu Buhari. He was […]
According to a statement released by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ade Ogunyemi, Odeh was apprehended by operatives of the X-Squad Section of the Zone, led by ACP Akinloye Oyegade. He was arrested on Thursday, August 28, at a court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while appearing in court as counsel for an unsuspecting […]
The 25-year-old was announced as the winner of the national beauty pageant during the grand finale on Saturday evening in Lagos State. The new queen edged out strong competition from other top contenders. Basil outshone 21 other contestants to succeed the 2024 winner, Chidimma Adetishina.Speaking at the event, the newly crowned queen said, “I want […]
Hilary takes over the armband from long-serving defender Daniel Itodo, who departed the club during the off-season after 12 years of service. The leadership change is part of the Peace Boys’ ongoing rebuilding process as they look to bounce back from a disappointing start to the new campaign. Plateau United kicked off their season with […]
Galatasaray struck first in the 20th minute through Colombian centre-back Davinson Sánchez, who powered in a header from a Gabriel Sara corner to give the hosts early control at Rams Park. Osimhen doubled the lead in the 65th minute with a signature leap and bullet header, meeting a floated cross with precision to beat the […]
The tragic incident, which reportedly occurred on Saturday night, has sparked outrage, with relatives accusing the hospital of medical negligence. While the identity of the deceased woman has not been disclosed, the Akwa Ibom State Government confirmed the incident in a statement released on August 31. Commissioner for Health, Ekem John, noted that the state […]
The governor was on his way to Irrua in Esan Central Local Government Area when he encountered a severe traffic gridlock shortly after the bypass. Upon assessing the situation, The Governor discovered a vehicle accident scene with several victims in critical condition, many of them bleeding and receiving no immediate help. Without hesitation, the governor […]