Новости за 27.10.2024

I write this as a man who has just experienced Nigeria for myself, as opposed to the usual fare of reading about it. I confess to having engaged in intercity travel. By road. I walked streets and markets. I saw people park their cars and walk miles to work and back. I heard the frustration

About 40 persons were reportedly trapped under the rubbles of a collapsed storey building in Sabon Lugbe, a suburban community in Abuja. According to reports, the collapse occurred at about 5pm on Saturday, while the victims were still in the building. In multiple videos circulated on social media, particularly X, residents were seen attempting to

Thirteen people lost their lives, while three others sustained injuries, in an accident along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Friday. Kaduna Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the incident to journalists on Saturday. He said the accident happened around 3 pm near Olam Farm when a Toyota Hiace with 11 passengers

Rainstorm on Friday night wreaked havoc on many communities in Ado Ekiti and other towns in Ekiti State, causing damage to electricity poles which resulted in power outage. The high-tension cables on the affected poles connected the 132/133 KVA power substation in Omisanjana and neighbouring towns of Ikere, Ise and Emure, according to report. Sources

The Delta State High Court in Warri has issued an order restraining the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board from implementing its recent policy requiring a minimum admissible age of 16 years for university admissions in the country pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed against the board. JAMB, in a statement

Reverend Canon Olugbenga Gbadebo, a retired cleric of the African Church, speaks with BOLA BAMIGBOLA about his experiences as a journalist and journey to becoming a clergyman How would you describe your childhood? I am a native of Ilesa and was formerly with the African Church. I was born on Thursday, October 17, 1959. My

Some say the ghost of 6-year-old Inez Clarke roams the paths of Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum in Uptown.

Fitness reporter Rachel Hosie eats a high-protein diet with minimal effort thanks to her 4/5 rule.

The app is likely to be officially launched next week.

A kidnap victim in Plateau State, John Kwatsen, has been rescued after a fierce gun battle between operatives of the state police Command and kidnappers at a forest in Rantiya community in Jos South Local Government Area of the state. The spokesman for the State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, disclosed this in a statement in

Last week began on a trembling note for the Aso Rock community as the Commander-in-Chief took his first bite after many barks. On Monday, at about 2:00 PM local time, State House Correspondents received public confirmation of a question millions of Nigerians had been asking for days. The previous evening, President Bola Tinubu directed the

A former Big Brother Naija contestant and actor, Adeolu Okusaga, better known as Saga, has generated some online attention on account of the film reenactments he does with another BBN alumnus, Liquorose. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, he attributed the chemistry he has with Liquorose to their off-screen friendship. Liquor He said, “Liquorose is

A fire outbreak on Saturday occurred on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite the NEPA Station, near the Eko Bridge, in the Apogbon area of Lagos State. According to a post by Gboyega Akosile, the spokesman for the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the incident occurred at

Leaders of both major parties have been spotted making stops in Saskatoon, ahead of the election.

One month shy of the closure of President Bola Tinubu’s promised duty-free window on food imports, Nigerians are left with nothing but empty promises. On October 1, the President’s address confirmed the government’s duty-free policy for essential food imports. This measure, proposed to alleviate skyrocketing food prices, has become an utter disappointment. Nigeria’s inflation crisis—at

The couple sued following the devastating attack, and the matter settled out of court for $4 million.

Madhya Pradesh burning more stubble than Punjab Haryana says agricultural body

The Ogun State Government has assured residents of the state after a letter claimed a terror group allegedly planned to attack public institutions in the state. The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, said the state government would take precautions to safeguard lives and property. A memo seen by

The Delta State Police Command has launched an investigation into the tragic death of Precious Yusuf, a 23-year-old lady, whose body was discovered along DLA Road, opposite Falcon Club in the Asaba area of the state. Yusuf, reportedly last seen on October 22, our correspondent learnt, had informed a friend that she was meeting a

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of betraying him after working for his emergence as the Nigerian president in the 2023 elections. Dokubo who made the accusation in a viral video on social media, claimed that he spent money canvassing for votes for Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election,

Agriculture forms the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, providing employment for over 70 per cent of the population and contributing significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. However, despite its critical role, Nigeria faces persistent food insecurity. One of the major causes is post-harvest losses—losses that occur after crops have been harvested but before they reach

Critics ridiculed Donald Trump on Saturday after he gave a speech in Pennsylvania where, before he was finished speaking, many of his own fans had already funneled out.

Jim Donovan, the city's beloved "Voice of the Cleveland Browns,” has passed away.

Quarterback Cole Snyder was 28-of-47 passing for 346 yards and two scores in Saturday's loss to Akron. Oran Singleton had 102 yards on 10 catches.