Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

An eyewitness has narrated how some eyewitness saw a man with a rifle on the rooftop of a building close to the campaign rally venue and reported the unusual sight to the police but “they were slow to respond and they allow Trump to speak.” A man with a rifle could be seen on a rooftop minutes before shots were fired at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania, but police were slow to respond after being alerted, according to an eyewitness.” Greg, the witness, told the BBC the man was armed with a rifle and had crawled on top of…

Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel on Saturday after an Israeli air strike that according to a Lebanese security source killed two civilians in the country’s south. The Israeli military, whose forces have been trading regular cross-border fire with Hezbollah since early October, said its raid had targeted two operatives from the Iran-backed group. The Shiite Muslim movement said it had retaliated by launching dozens of rockets at the border town of Kiryat Shmona, in Israel’s north. The Israeli military said four soldiers were wounded including one “severely”, after air defences intercepted most of the “approximately 15 launches… identified crossing…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated veteran journalist and former Ogun Governor Chief Olusegun Osoba, on his 85th birthday, praising his dedication to progressive ideals and passion for Nigeria’s development. Tinubu’s birthday message to Osoba was contained in a statement on Saturday evening by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Osoba, a renowned journalist and elder statesman, served twice as Governor and set a high standard of excellence in journalism, inspiring generations of media practitioners. Tinubu, a long-time friend ofOsoba, commended him for launching his new book, “Segun Osoba: My Life in the Public Eye,” and trusts…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Senator Bashir Lado Mohammed as Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters (Office of the President). Mr. Mohammed is an experienced politician and businessman from Kano State. He is a former Senator representing Kano Central and former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The President expects that the new Special Adviser on Senate Matters will deploy his immense experience for enhanced synergy between the Executive and the Legislature and for improved government performance.

Nigerian-born Bayo Dosunmu, Lambeth Council’s chief executive, has quit after being charged with drink-driving and drug possession offences. Dosunmu is accused of fleeing the scene of a car crash in Westminster at the end of June. The 46-year-old from Hammersmith was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, possession of class A drugs, and driving without insurance. Following the arrest, Lambeth Council stated that Mr. Dosunmu would be taking some time “away from work.” On Wednesday, a town hall spokesman confirmed that he will officially leave the £185,000-a-year…

In response to the tragic collapse of the Saint Academy School building in the Busa Buji area on Friday, July 12, 2024, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation. In a statement by Mark Chieshe, SA Media & Strategy to Minister, FMHUD, the Plateau State Controller of the Ministry has been tasked with determining the cause of the collapse and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable. Minister Dangiwa expressed deep sorrow over the incident, attributing it to the negligence and unethical practices of certain individuals during the construction process.…

Four persons have been rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed two-storey building located beside Cupid Hotel,Sultan Dansuki Road, Phase 2, Site 2, Kubwa, Bwari Area Council. The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) confirmed the incident occurred around 6:45am. Two of the rescued victims, FEMD said have been taken to the Kubwa General hospital. Efforts are on going to search for any other person that may be trapped in the collapsed building. The FCT Emergency Management Department, National Emergency Management Agency, FCT Fire Service, Federal Road Safety Corps, the Civil Defense Corps, and the Nigeria Police are on the…

Controversial relationship therapist Blessing Okoro popularly known as Blessing CEO has explained why she dislikes actress Nkechi Blessing. In a podcast with Uriel Oputa, Blessing CEO shared that her dislike stemmed from a past encounter where Nkechi Blessing admired her body after liposuction surgery and asked about the procedure. However, during a subsequent feud, Nkechi Blessing allegedly used the before-and-after photos sent to her as a threat, which led to Blessing CEO’s hostility towards her. “Whe I had my liposuction, Nkechi Blessing reached out to me saying ‘Babes your body is looking so natural…. “When this girl started dragging me,…

President Bola Tinubu says plans are underway to complete the rehabilitation of the East-West Road connecting Bayelsa, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom. Tinubu said this on Friday at the end of a three-day Stakeholders Summit, organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt. Represented by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu said that his administration was supporting NDDC to deliver his Renewed Hope Agenda for the Niger Delta people. “The NDDC board will work to deliver my Renewed Hope Agenda, ranging from food security, poverty alleviation, inclusivity, job creation, anti-corruption, and rule of law, among others.…

A section of a two-storey residential building in Abuja collapsed on Saturday morning, trapping several people in the rubble. The building, located beside the well-known Cupid Hotel on Cupid Road (Sultan Dasuki Way) in Kubwa, was formerly a hotel named Al-Hilal. It later became a hospital before being converted into a residential apartment. Emergency responders and security personnel were on the scene, but rescue efforts were delayed as the necessary cranes had not yet arrived by 8:45 am, nearly two hours after the collapse. Reports indicate that two individuals were rushed to a nearby hospital, while a few others managed…