A pregnant woman in labour has tragically passed away after allegedly being denied treatment at a hospital due to her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit. The heartbreaking ordeal was first shared on Instagram in February by her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, and recently gained widespread attention on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video, the expectant mother is seen inside a car with her husband, visibly weak as he desperately tries to keep her conscious. He repeatedly called her name and urged her to stay strong for their children. “My goodness, Kemi, look at me. Stay strong, look at…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Ogun State Government has unveiled additional toll-free lines to enhance access to support services for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. The Commissioner for Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, in a press statement on Wednesday, 2 April, 2025, said that the additional lines were to ensure improved response time and provision of immediate medical, psychosocial, and legal assistance to victims through the Sexual Assault Referral Centres. “This intervention again underscores the state government’s strong commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all residents in the face of gender-based and sexual violence “The expanded toll-free…
The Nigerian Army has commenced the enlistment of tradesmen, non-tradesmen, and women for its 89th regular recruits intake. The NA made this known on its X handle on Tuesday, 1 April, 2025 The statement read, “The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for 89 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women will commence for all interested candidates. “Application is free for interested candidates. Applicants are advised to apply once, as multiple applications will lead to disqualification. Interested applicants can log on to http://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from March 31 to May “Shortlisted candidates are expected…
At least two persons lost their lives, while 13 are still missing following a head-on collision of two boats at Akede community waterfront in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area (LGA) of Bayelsa State, reports Daily Trust. According Daily Trust, a source said the incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, 1 April, 2025 which involved a speedboat carrying passengers and a fishing boat. The source said some divers are already in the water to see if any of the missing passengers could be rescued. He said a speed boat named Meeting Marine, powered by a 115HP engine and operated by…
Inmates awaiting trial have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to put an end to their endless stay in prison without trial by setting a time-limit on court cases in the country as it is in the developed countries. Speaking during a visit to the Kaduna Medium Custodial Center by the Ansar-ud-deen Society Kaduna Branch, the inmates said they have been in prison for several months, while their cases have stagnated, and their trials have stopped. They urged the President and the National Assembly to set time-limit on court cases to enable quick dispensation of cases,…
The most senior councillor and oldest member of the Kano Emirate Council, Abbas Sanusi, has passed away at the age of 92. Abbas, who held the esteemed title of Galadiman Kano, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 after a prolonged illness. The late prince, a prominent figure in the emirate had been a member of the Kano Emirate Council since the late 1950s. He was first appointed as Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida and district head of Ungogo by his father, Emir Sanusi I, in 1959. In 1962, during the reign of Emir Muhammadu Inuwa, he was elevated to the position…
Popular Nigerian music star, Innocent Idibia, addressed as Tuface, made a surprise appearance at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, 2 April, 2025. He arrived at the tribunal with his new lover, Natasha Osawaru, who is the Deputy Majority Leader of Edo State House of Assembly. The duo appeared in court, spent some minutes, before heading out as the tribunal is set to deliver judgment on the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that it took Nigeria nearly 40 years to increase its power generation by 2,000 megawatts from 2,000mw in 1984 to 4,000mw by 2022. Adelabu said this feat has been achieved in less than two years of the current administration, with the country experiencing a remarkable surge in power generation, to an impressive 6003 megawatts. Adelabu made this known when he was paid a courtesy visit by members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, led by its President, Margret Oguntala, to discuss areas of collaboration between the NSE and the ministry. A statement by…
Fifteen years old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a Nigerian autist, on Wednesday, 2 April, 2025, received the Guiness Works Record certificate for the largest artwork ever. Kanyeyachukwu had on 24th November 2024 broken the Guiness World Record for the largest canvas painting, when he painted on 12,303.87 square metres canvas to dust the previous record of 9,632 square metres. The project is meant to promote campaign in support of autism and mental health awareness. Speaking at the unveiling of the largest ever artwork by an individual and presentation of certificate by Guiness World Record Organisation, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative…
The Oke Ode Community Development Association in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has congratulated Engr Bashir Bayo Ojulari on his appointment by President Bola Tinubu as the new Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) The National Chairman of the Community Association, Alhaji Nasrudeen Salaudeen, described the appointment as “well-merited and a round peg in a round hole”. In a press statement issued on his behalf by the National Publicity Secretary of the Community Association, Mr Kunle Akogun, the Community Chairman also commended President Tinubu for seeking out Engr Ojulari, who is a seasoned technocrat…