The Philadelphia Chapter of the Black Students Union (BSU) has launched a fundraising campaign to support the burial of Olatunji Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver who was fatally shot in Centre City, Philadelphia, on Wednesday, 16 April, 2025. Bolaji, a husband, father, and grandfather, was tragically shot while waiting for a passenger outside the Byblos Hookah Lounge. Authorities have reported that the shooting occurred during a dispute when two men exited a dark-colored Jeep Grand Cherokee and opened fire, striking Bolaji in the back of the head. Bolaji later crashed his vehicle a block away on Chestnut Street. The…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has raised the alarm over the escalating insecurity plaguing the state, declaring that since the return to democratic rule in 1999, Plateau has remained under relentless attacks by bandits and terrorists. Mutfwang revealed that these criminal groups have now seized control of nearly all the state’s forests, game reserves, and grazing areas. Speaking during a crucial stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday, 21 April, 2025 with prominent citizens of the state, Governor Mutfwang expressed deep concern over the grim intelligence reports that describe key areas, such as the Wase Grazing Reserve in Wase Local Government…
At least five tourists lost their lives and eight people injured after suspected militants opened fire at them in India’s Kashmir region on Tuesday, 22 April, 2025. The attack was said to have taken place in Pahalgam, a popular destination in the scenic Muslim-majority territory that draws thousands of visitors every summer as militant violence has reduced in recent years. The injured had been reportedly rushed to a local hospital. Indian TV channels reported earlier that one person was killed and seven injured in the attack. The Himalayan region, which is claimed in full but ruled in part by both…
The Vatican is making preparations for the upcoming conclave that will choose the successor of Pope Francis, who died on Monday, 21 April, 2025 at the age of 88 years. Citing the Vatican, thegazellenews.com reports that the Pope died after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, and his funeral has been scheduled for Saturday. 26 April, 2025. It was gathered that after nine days of mourning events, cardinals from around the world would meet in the Sistine Chapel to conduct a secret vote to elect the new pope. The process generally takes two to three weeks and all ballots are burned afterward. After…
A Kano High Court presided over by Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu, on Tuesday, 22 April, 2025 sentenced one Sagiru Rijiyar-Zaki, 22, to death by hanging for killing his stepmother Rabiatu Sagir, and his sister, Munawara. Rijiyar-Zaki, who lives in Kutama Village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano, was convicted of culpable homicide. Delivering judgment, Adamu-Aliyu, who held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt, therefore sentenced the convict to death by hanging. Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Mr Lamido, informed the court that the convict committed the offence on January 7, 2023, at Rijiyar Zaki Quarters Kano. According to Abba-Sorondinki, at…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Barr. Adeniji Kazeem, on his unanimous election as the President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Worldwide at the society’s triennial delegates conference in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Kazeem, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, was a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State between 2015 and 2019. President Tinubu described Kazeem’s emergence as the leader of the Ansar-ud-Deen Muslim group as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the Islamic faith and values. “It also indicates the readiness of the over 100-year-old Islamic group to hand the baton to its younger elite, who…
The Chairman of Leadership Newspaper, Mrs. Zainab Nda-Isiah, has commended the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the less privileged across the country. Mrs Nda-Isiah said this when she led the management team of the newspapers on a courtesy visit to the First Lady at the State House, Abuja. She pointed out that she had been closely observing the First Lady’s humanitarian efforts nationwide and felt it was both timely and important to express heartfelt gratitude for her service as the “Mother of the Nation.” During the visit, the Vice Chairman of…
Instagram model and TikToker, Sandra Benede has admitted that she is the mother of famous Nigerian singer, Naira Marley’s twin daughters, Aishat and Simiat Fashola. During a recent livestream with popular streamer, Peller, Benede admitted to sharing twin daughters with Marley after the streamer brought it up. She, however, clarified that they are not married. Peller said: “Let me tell you something, Naira Marley posted your daughters today. Sandra Benede has twins and didn’t tell anyone on social media. You kept it away from Jarvis and I despite the fact that we tell you everything about us. It’s a good…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has flagged off the construction of a 7.1 kilometres terminus junction to Molai express road with a 6-span bridge and the state’s fourth flyover along the busy Post Office area in Maiduguri on Tuesday, 22 April, 2025. The projects, designed to address increasing vehicular traffic, aim to provide a seamless route for commuters and goods and significantly enhance access to key economic zones, schools and healthcare facilities. With an estimated completion timeline of 8 and 10 months, the projects are expected to create hundreds of jobs for skilled and unskilled workers, further contributing to…
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is expanding its international network in West Africa by opening a regional office in Accra, the capital of Ghana. According to a statement, the DAAD regional office in Accra, has recently started work. It was initially responsible for Ghana, Cameroon and Nigeria, as it is strengthening its network in an important region for Germany and Europe. “By 2050, the share of African countries in the global population will rise to an estimated 25 per cent. The number of students and doctoral candidates in West Africa will also increase in the medium…