A heavy-duty truck laden with sand collided with a moving vehicle along the busy Airport Road in Lugbe, Abuja, claiming the life of radio presenter, Deborah Ohamara. A Facebook user, Nten Ekpang, sharing details of the accident said, “A car hit Deborah Ohamara from behind while she was driving and she rammed into a moving trailer. She died from injuries sustained from the crash.” Sharing a video from the accident, he wrote, “The accident that claimed the life of Deborah Ohamara along Airport Road in Abuja” Nigeria Info 95.1 FM, disclosing Ohamara’s death, wrote, “We sadly announce the passing of…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Retail Supermarket Nigeria Limited (RSNL), operating as Shoprite Nigeria has announced plans to close its Ado Bayero Store in Kano from January 14, 2024, just as it hinted of the retail chain’s two to five-year bullish growth plan for the Nigerian market. While resting the Kano outlet, Shoprite optimistically mulls a bullish two to five-year growth plan to open four outlets annually across the country as bold expressions of its confidence in the Nigerian market and the Nigerian people. In a statement issued in Lagos, Friday, 12 January, 2024 and signed by company’s Chief Executive Officer, Hubertus Rick, the company…
Renowned Cameroonian artist Njang Mengu Collins, popularly known as KO-C, has teamed up with the celebrated A-list singer and songwriter, Naomi Achu, in an electrifying collaboration titled “Naomi.” The pulsating piece of work seamlessly blends amapiano and afrofusion, creating a unique and captivating musical experience. Produced by the talented Smashlazer, and expertly mixed and mastered by Mixgod Biano in Nigeria. KO-C skillfully serenades Naomi, coaxing out her feminine essence and vibrance. The track “Naomi” has a catchy and trendy composition that encapsulates the full energy and charisma that both KO-C and Naomi Achu bring to the global stage. The fusion…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has begun fabricating waste bins for Ekiti State, in a partnership aimed at tackling a myriad of waste management and environmental challenges. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who disclosed this in his office on Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, noted that LAWMA remained committed to ensuring proper waste management practices, within and outside the Lagos State, adding that Lagos was willing to support or partner other states in any area of waste management. He said, “I am happy to announce the partnership between LAWMA and Ekiti State Government, which will see us fabricate…
The scandal rocking the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has taken a new turn as the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has been alleged to have approved the suspended Minister, Betta Edu, to remove 3 billion naira from the COVID-19 Palliative Fund for the verification of the National Social Register. According to a leaked memo seen by Economic Confidential, the Minister had requested approval, which the Chief of Staff granted on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. The leaked memo with reference number SH/COS/145/A/220 and dated 18th of September, 2023, was a reply to the Minister which…
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has advised Nigerians to take advantage of the newly introduced Students Loan Scheme initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to acquire university education. He said this at the official opening and maiden matriculation of Kogi State University, Kabba, on Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, noting that his vision for the establishment of a University in Kabba had been fulfilled. The Governor said he met a state that was in a deplorable situation, but expressed gratitude to God that he would be handing over the state better than he met it. “Today I’m fulfilled. I promised…
At least three persons were said to have been seriously injured in an explosion that occurred at Adeyi Avenue in the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo state capital. Six houses are also said to have been destroyed by the explosion that happened on Dejo Oyeleye Street at Adeyi Avenue. A loud bang was heard and vibration was felt across several locations in Ibadan at about 7:45 p.m. The cause of the explosion was unknown at press time.
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that there is a strong link between the trio of fiscal federalism, restructuring and state police and running a government that places the people’s interest first. The governor stated that it has become imperative for the country to consider the path of constitutional reform to accommodate these ideas if the government would begin to benefit the people. Governor Makinde stated this on Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, at the International Conference Centre, Ibadan, where he chaired the 85th birthday lecture of a former governor of Osun State and former acting National Chairman of…
Residents of Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday evening, 16 January, 2024, said there was an explosion in parts of the state capital. There were also videos online that showed a dusty cloud and burning houses and cars. A University of Ibadan student, said “It is true. We all heard the sound and it was very loud. The cloud is cloudy with smoke. it happened at Bodija and we in the UI area could see the smoke. Even those at Sango and Ojo heard the sound. In fact, we are all in a room scared for our life”…
President Bola Tinubu, his vice, Senator Kashim Shettima, Governors including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), National Assembly members and eminent Nigerians stormed Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State on Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, for the 85th birthday celebration of former interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-Governor of Osun State, Chief Adebisi Akande. President Tinubu and other dignitaries from all walks of life, which included elder statesmen, serving and former public office holders, politicians, leaders of Civil Society Organisations and Captains of Industry, among others, converged on the International…