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…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Read More
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…
English Premier League (EPL) club side, Newcastle United, have announced the signing of Danish-born Nigerian Striker William Osula, thegazellenews.com reports. Thegazallenews.com reports that Osula was signed after a successful negotiations with Sheffield United. Newcastle made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, 8 August, 2024. Captioning Osula’s picture on its official X page, the club wrote; “We are delighted to announce the signing of William Osula from Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee.” Although the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, a long term deal is reported to be agreed with an initial fee of £10 million which…