Author: Alade Adisa

A Nigerian-American Democrat, Oye Owolewa, has been re-elected as the shadow representative for the District of Columbia (DC). Born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, Owolewa attended Boston Latin School, graduating in 2008. His academic journey led him to Northeastern University, where he earned his PhD in pharmacy in 2014 before relocating to Washington, DC, to pursue a career in pharmacy. Owolewa, who earned a doctorate in pharmacy from Northeastern University, first made headlines in November 2020 as the first Nigerian-American to be elected to Congress. This year, he was re-elected with a remarkable 164,026 votes, capturing 82.84% of the total…

Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law has recalled an interesting story about how he found out that he was being spiritually monitored through a pair of shoes that someone gifted him. On November 6, 2024, an X user posted a warning to the public to refrain from accepting mirrors as gifts, stressing that people use them to spiritually monitor others. “One of the gifts you should never accept from anybody is MIRROR.. Yes, you heard me… Whether small, big or fancy ones.. DO NOT ACCEPT MIRROR AS A GIFT!”Her post was meant with scepticism from other social media users who did not…

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the demise of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who died on November 5, 2024, from a protracted illness. The Chairman of the forum, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State, described the late COAS as a distinguished officer, who served the nation with remarkable courage and dedication. Governor Yahaya remarked, “General Lagbaja’s life and career were defined by a commitment to the Nigerian Armed Forces and an exceptional dedication to safeguarding…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group known as ‘Lukarawas,’ heightening security challenges in the northwestern region of Nigeria. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this during a military operations briefing on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the newly formed terror group reportedly infiltrated northern Sokoto and Kebbi States from the Republic of Niger, following the breakdown in military cooperation caused by Niger’s recent coup. Buba explained that prior to the coup, joint border operations between Nigerian and Nigerien security forces had successfully kept terrorist activities in check. He…

In a decisive effort to combat terrorism in Nigeria’s North-East, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has released a fresh list of wanted terrorist leaders. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, made the announcement during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. The list features several high-profile figures accused of masterminding attacks and spreading insecurity across the region. Major names include Abdurraman, Dadi Gumba (also known as Abbu Muhammel), Usman Kanin Shehu, Abu Yusuf, Abu Khadijah, Musa Wa’a, , Ba Sulhu, Idris Takleksa and Ibrahim Suyeka. Urging the public to assist in identifying and reporting information about these…

Bandits numbering about 50 have killed no fewer than 10 residents, including women and children at an agrarian community in Niger State. Riding on motorcycles, the bandits were said to have slaughtered some of the women who refused to be raped by the gunmen. According to The Punch, the incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday when the residents were preparing for their farms. A source who did not want to be identified because of fear of attack by the bandits, said the incident occurred in the Wayam community of Sabon-Gari District in the Rafi Local Government Area of…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has said that a fatal accident involving multiple vehicles on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed one life. Kehinde Hamzat, the Corps Commanderof FRSC Lagos State Sector Command, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. He said the crash involved a White Volvo Truck (Reg. No: FKJ 484 YA), a White Toyota Hummer Bus (Reg. No: BWR 372 XC), a Benz Bus (Reg. No: GNL 630 XC), and an unregistered Black Boxer Motorcycle.According to Hamzat, the incident tragically highlights the catastrophic consequences of reckless driving.…

An aide to the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has dispelled the rumours of his boss’ death, stressing that “the immediate past Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District is hale and hearty.” Ebere Nzeworji, in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, said, “a fake viral message has circulated on social media since the early evening of Wednesday, November 6, alleging that Okorocha had passed away in a London hospital.” Nzeworji clarified that Okorocha was seen at his Unity House office in Garki, Abuja, around the same time the rumour began to spread and that he had recently…

Nigeria was on Thursday plunged into darkness as the country’s national grid collapsed again. According to reports, the bulk power supply was disrupted around 11:20am on Thursday. This was confirmed on X by Nigeria National Grid via @NationalGridNgIt tweeted: “BREAKING: Another Grid Setback Experienced.” This is the second time the grid has collapsed this week and the twelveth time in the last eleven months. The development has stirred mixed reactions on social media among Nigerians. Meanwhile, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has not issued an official statement on the reason the grid collapsed again on Thursday. However, recall that TCN…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved N80,000 minimum wage for those in the state workforce. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the technical committee set up by the state government recommended the N80,000. He said, “The recommendation of the committee got approval from the governor for the implementation of the new salary scale. “This new scale will be implemented as soon as the consequential adjustments process is completed by the committee, which comprises government and top labour officials.” The commissioner said an agency of the federal government…