Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

The Government of Sudan has reiterated the call for the implementation of a signed declaration between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which was held in Jeddah, to bolster peace. Dr Gebriel Ibrahim, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Sudan, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on the war situation in the country. Ibrahim spoke in view of the 2024 African Caucus Meeting of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) held between Aug. 1 and Aug. 3. The Caucus was established in 1963 to strengthen…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the alleged killing of a 16 years old teenager, Isma’il Muhammad by a soldier, during the 24 hours curfew imposed to curtail the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu while reacting to the incident said it is particularly troubling given the Commission’s previous advisory on the excesses of law enforcement agencies during the protests. He reiterated that the right to life is sacrosanct and cannot be violated under any circumstances, noting that the use of lethal force against unarmed civilians, especially minors, is…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that it is imperative that Nigerians in particular and Africans in general recognize that education plays a pivotal role in shaping attitudes, beliefs and behaviours from an early age, hence early education should be treated with utmost importance. She was speaking against the background of using education to combat child and youth violence in Africa. The First Lady who joined other African First Ladies under the auspices of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development, OAFLAD in Angola to launch the #WeAre Equal campaign noted that education remains a…

From Chuks Collins, Awka The Spiritual Head of Soul Revival Outreach Nnewi, Anambra State, Prophet Ikechukwu Uzukwu has bemoaned the sudden demise of Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, describing it as “a big blow dealt by life”. Prophet Uzukwu in an interaction with journalists at Nnewi shortly after signing the condolence register at the late Sen Ubah’s Nnewi countryhome said that the commercial town of Nnewi, Anambra South Senatorial zone, Anambra State and indeed the entire nation have lost a gem, an all-rounder. He said that the sudden exit of Sen Ubah who provided shades of comfort and sustenance to almost…

The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has pledged to collaborate and support the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in its efforts to fast-track the development of the Niger Delta region. Governor Oborevwari spoke at the Delta State Government House, Asaba, during a courtesy visit by members of the NDDC Management team, led by the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku. The NDDC team included the Executive Director Projects, Sir Victor Antai and other directors of the Commission. The Governor appealed to NDDC to urgently complete all ongoing and uncompleted projects in the state, stressing the need for a strategic…

By Oluwaseun Moyo Oloketuyi It is sad enough that Nigeria last participated in the Olympics women’s football event 16 years ago yet poor preparations, injuries, and interference from Nigeria’s highest football body, NFF marred the Super Falcons outing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. As much as Nigerians and fans of the Super Falcons were disappointed by the outing of the 18-player squad under American gaffer, Randy Waldrum, it is imperative to look inwards ahead of other challenges. Following the outing, Coach Randy Waldrum blamed the Super Falcons’ outing at the Paris 2024 Olympics on poor preparations, which saw the team…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited(NNPCL) has demanded the refund of N2.6 trillion foreign exchange differential claim for fuel importation between August 2023 to June 2024. Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun disclosed this in the recently released minutes of the June meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee. Taking the recent hike in FX which stood at N1593.62 per dollar as of Thursday, 8 August, 2024 into consideration, a document from NNPCL showed that the claim had increased to N4.71 trillion as of June 2024. Edun explained to state commissioners of finances that…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, has confirmed that at least 11 people lost their lives while four others sustained injuries in a road crash in Gwargwaje, Zaria Local Government Area. The Sector Commander, Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, 9 August, 2024 in Kaduna. “A crash involving a truck with registration number BAU 142 XA and a Golf salon with registration number FST 134 FX occurred at Gwargwaje, Zaria in the early hours of Friday, at precisely, 05:50 a.m. ” “A team of policemen attached to the Gwargwaje Division conducted…

Russia and China have agreed to strengthen coordination in the use and exploration of outer space, as well as ensuring the safety of such activities. The Russian Foreign Ministry, which made this disclosure in a statement issued on Friday, 9 August, 2024, added that the foreign ministries of Russia and China held consultations in Moscow on peaceful space issues. It was gathered that during the consultations, a number of topics in the areas of the use and exploration of outer space for peaceful purposes, international legal regulation and ensuring the long-term sustainability and safety of space activities were deliberated on.

EndBadGovernance: Organizers Plan One-million-man Protest In 36 States, FCT Saturday One of the key organizers of the EndBadGovernance nationwide protest, Take It Back Movement, has scheduled Saturday, 10 August, 2024 for a one-million-man protest in all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja. The National Coordinator of the movement, Mr Sanyaolu Juwon stated this in a statement on Thursday, 8 August, 2024 in Abuja “The Take It Back Movement (TIB), side-by-side with other organizers and organizations will on August 10, lead a monumental one-million-man protest in each of the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital…

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, has disclosed that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force invaded its national headquarters, Right House, at Ikeja, Lagos. The National President, Comrade Debo Adeniran, and National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Idris Olayinka of CDHR, made this disclosure in a statement they jointly signed and made available to newsmen on Friday, 9 August, 2024. According to the statement, the Police laid siege to the Rights House in the early hours of Friday, preventing staff and visitors from gaining entrance. The statement also added that the Police presence at the Rights House is to…

Militias on Thursday, 8 August, 2024 raided Ayati community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State killing at least 40 people. A youth leader in the area, who preferred anonymity for security reasons, confirmed the incident to an online medium. “More than 40 people were killed and many were injured. Residents of the village have fled to neighboring communities for safety, ” he said adding that the militias invaded the community on Thursday at about 5 p.m. while residents were returning from their farms and other activities. According to him, “As of yesterday, security personnel had not yet arrived…

The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Ogun Sector Command has confirmed that no fewer than least four persons died and one injured in a multiple road crash that occurred around Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The crash, which happened at about 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, 8 August, 2024 involved an Isuzu mini truck with registration number T1079L, a Toyota Camry with registration number EPE200GK, a Honda Accord, and a BUA trailer with no registration number. The spokesperson of Florence Okpe, who confirmed the accident to man online medium on Friday, 9 August, 2024, said the total number of people involved…

Nigeria’s hope of winning a medal at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games has been dashed after Tobi Amusan failed to secure a place in the final of the women’s 100m hurdles. Amusan finished third in the semi-final missing out on automatic qualification. The 27-year-old Ogun-State born athlete also finished 9th overall in the final standings. The world record holder was one of the favourites to win gold medal in the event. Amusan made it to the final three years in Tokyo. She is however still looking for her first medal in the Olympics.

Famous American rapper Cardi B has finally made public how she almost had a miscarriage following a recent “freak accident.” The hip-hop star, who didn’t specify the nature of the accident, however, said it left her paralysed. “I had a f*cking freak accident. It doesn’t really happen often, but it became something that was so big to the point I was literally paralyzed. It almost cost me my little one to come,” she said during a recent chat with fans on X. Cardi B, who recently announced her third pregnancy, said that thankfully, the incident didn’t result in a miscarriage. However,…

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, is still feeling the passing away of his late mum, Mrs Jane Morayo Balogun a year after her death, and this was evidence in his latest collaborative song with Asake, ‘MMS’. On his verse, Wizkid takes listeners on a melancholic ride as he shares how his mother’s death has transformed him. The singer disclosed that he “lost” himself after his mum died but found his purpose. “You no fit run from who you are Man, wetin go be, man, is cast in stone…. Why mama leave me, yeah, e no long Lost myself and…

Famous Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has revealed that his Grammy-winning colleague, Wizkid is one of his music inspirations. Asake made this disclosure this while relishing his collaboration with the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner in this newly-released third studio album, ‘Lungu Boy.’ On the side note of their collaborative song on the project, ‘MMS’, on digital streaming platforms, Asake revealed that he has been eager to collaborate with Wizkid. “It’s no secret that Wizkid is one of my music inspirations. As a young striving artiste in Lagos, I’ve been waiting for that right song so when the opportunity…

Legendary Hip hop sensation, Snoop Dogg, pop star Billie Eilish and iconic rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers are expected to perform at the Paris Olympic Games Closing Ceremony on Sunday, Variety reports. According to a report published by the outlet on Thursday, 8 August, 2024, the three artists will feature in the handoff of the Summer Olympic Games from Paris to Los Angeles, California, in a mix of pre-taped and live performances. Variety reported that the closing ceremony will also feature a stunt by famous Hollywood actor Tom Cruise. At the end of Sunday’s Closing Ceremony, Los Angeles…

Tragedy occurred on Thursday, 8 August, 2024 in Taura local Government, Jigawa State as at least five people died following a canoe mishap. A resident, who confirmed this sad incident to an online medium, said boat carrying passengers crossing the Gamoda River at Nahuce village capsized, just as he also added that five of the passengers were rescued while fifteen others are still missing. Jigawa Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam , also confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen. ”Information from a reliable source revealed that a canoe conveying twenty (20) passengers to cross…

The founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, dragged self acclaimed activist, VeryDarkMan to court for allegedly for criticising his miracle products. VeryDarkMan, who made this disclosure on Thursday, 8 August, 2024 in a now trending video on social media, said the pastor served him a N1 billion lawsuit and a restraining order for calling him out over his miracle soap and water. Sharing the court document, the social media critic vowed to challenge Fufeyin court. “Pastor Jeremiah has sued me with N1 billion and I should not speak about him again. We must meet in court. You…