Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, speaking after attending a Christmas service, urged Nigerians to hold onto hope amidst challenges, citing optimism for a brighter future under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In an interview with journalists, he emphasised the commitment to expedite development across Lagos. “We are undergoing a phase akin to a patient in Read More…
Day: 26 December 2023
Woman arrested in Lagos for allegedly scalding husband with hot water over wedding absence
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the arrest of Mrs. Dorcas Oluwabukola for reportedly scalding her husband with hot water after he attended a wedding without her, marking a distressing incident of domestic conflict. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s spokesperson, validated the arrest with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, affirming that the Read More…
Death toll climbs to 113 in central Nigeria clashes, official confirms
A local official in Plateau, Central Nigeria, disclosed on Monday that the death toll from weekend attacks had surged to 113, marking a distressing escalation in an area frequently plagued by conflicts between herders and farmers. Describing the attacks as “well-coordinated,” Monday Kassah, the acting chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State, highlighted Read More…
Power Minister assures Nigerians of stable power supply for festive season celebrations
The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, reaffirmed the commitment to ensure uninterrupted power supply across Nigeria during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, offering reassurance to citizens. In a statement titled “Fostering Unity and Progress,” Mr. Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser for Strategic Communication and Public Relations to the Minister, conveyed Adelabu’s message emphasising unity Read More…
Ukrainian strike damages Russian warship in Crimea, Moscow confirms
Moscow confirmed a Ukrainian attack on the Crimean port of Feodosia, revealing damage to a significant Russian landing ship and reporting a casualty, in a development escalating tensions in the region. According to the Russian defence ministry, cited by Interfax, Ukraine deployed air-launched missiles in the assault on Feodosia, resulting in damage to the ‘Novocherkassk’ Read More…
Egyptian 34-penalty-kick football drama grips global audiences: Epic Super Cup showdown!
In a nail-biting semifinal of the Egyptian Super Cup on Monday, Modern Future emerged victorious in a heart-stopping 34-penalty shootout against Pyramids, clinching a 14-13 win after a goalless draw, marking a tense climax at Abu Dhabi’s Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. According to Modern Future’s coach, “The tension was palpable with each kick, and the Read More…