Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

At least 38 passengers have died as an Azerbaijan plane carrying 67 people crashed on Christmas day in Kazakhstan, local authorities have confirmed. According to the emergency ministry, preliminary reports indicate that 25 people survived the crash, with 22 of them taken to the hospital for treatment. The Embraer 190 aircraft, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, reportedly caught fire upon crashing near Aktau city on Wednesday. Officials have confirmed that the fire has since been extinguished. The transport ministry disclosed that the flight, identified as Azerbaijan Airlines J2-8243, was en route Baku, Azerbaijan to Grozny, Russia, carrying 62 passengers and five…

A 10-year-old boy, Tasi’u Abdullahi, was brutally murdered by his kidnappers at the Rikkos community in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Abdullahi was said to have been killed after his parents paid N150,000 as part of the ransom demanded. The lifeless body of the boy was, however, discovered in a sack on Friday near his family’s house. The deceased’s uncle, Aliyu Muhammad, told newsmen on Tuesday that the boy was kidnapped in front of his family house on Monday, December 16, after he was lured away by unknown individuals. According to him, the abductors contacted the…

An unnamed top Catholic priest and several officials of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, were on Tuesday arrested following a tragic stampede that claimed 10 lives during a charity food distribution event. The incident, which occurred at the church’s premises, has led to widespread criticism with sources confirming that those detained will remain in custody and could spend Christmas behind bars. The arrests follow demands by the Islamic activist group, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), which called for similar action against organizers of the Abuja event and a separate tragedy in Okija, Anambra State, where 22 people lost their…

Sussex near London City is an ideal environment for relaxation with its nature’s gift of Halnaker tree tunnel which beautifies the village a great deal. London’s sprawling metropolis is said to boast of a remarkable 21% tree coverage, with renowned green havens such as Hyde Park and Richmond Park offering sanctuaries of tranquillity amidst the urban rush. According to MyLondon, a walk under West Sussex’s enchanting tree tunnel might just be the perfect antidote, sitting merely 90 minutes away from the bustle of the capital. Halnaker Tree Tunnel in Sussex (Image: Jeff Overs/BBC News & Current Affairs via Getty Images)…

The Oshodi-Isolo Local Government is set to rename Liverpool Road in Oshodi-Isolo after Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. Chairman of the council, Kehinde Oloyede, explained that the decision was “borne out of his immense contributions to youth and community development.” According to Oloyode, in a statement shared on the LG’s X handle by his media aide on Tuesday, “All is now set for the renaming of Liverpool Road in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government after the son of Nigeria’s President, Amb. Seyi Tinubu.” When contacted to confirm the claim, one of media aides to the Chairman of Oshodi –Isolo…

The International Police (INTERPOL) has declared 14 Nigerians wanted for offences ranging from human trafficking, drug trafficking, robbery, cheating, and forgery, among others. Red Notices published on the INTERPOL website on Tuesday stated that the 14 Nigerians were wanted by different countries where they had allegedly committed the crime. According to the notices, the wanted persons were identified as Felix Omoregie, Jessica Edosomwan, Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, Chinedu Ezeunara, Benedict Okoro, Ikechukwu Obidiozor, and Alachi Stanley. Others are Bouhari Salif, Timloh Nkem, Austine Costa, Okromi Festus, Akachi Vitus and Mary Eze. According to the notices, Omoregie is wanted by the…

…South African ex-wife seizes corpse Chinedu Stanley Asuzu, a Nigerian national, has been brutally murdered by armed men in South Africa. The brother of late Nollywood actor, Ernerst Asuzu, was shot dead by the assailants at his residence in Johannesburg on December 16, 2024. The tragic incident was confirmed by the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) in a statement on Monday, December 23. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, NUSA condemned the murder of the father of four, adding that the organisation is actively supporting the family and working with authorities. According to the statement,…

Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun (AY) has addressed the controversy surrounding his social media statements, which some interpreted as a dig at his female colleagues, including Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. The misunderstanding arose after AY, who recently released his highly anticipated film “The Waiter,” took to social media to lament the lack of support from his male colleagues in promoting the movie. In his post, he expressed frustration over the industry’s perceived bias, claiming that men often prioritize supporting women over their fellow men, despite the hard work put in by male filmmakers.However, the post was widely misinterpreted…

A legal practitioner, Oluwatobi Fatoki, has urged authorities to prosecute parents who threw their children over a fence to collect palliatives during a recent funfair tragedy in Ibadan, which resulted in the deaths of 35 children. Fatoki emphasized that such parents are culpable in the death of their children and should be held accountable. The incident, which occurred at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater accountability and safety measures at public events. According to eyewitnesses, parents threw their children over the fence in a desperate bid to collect palliatives, leading to a stampede…

Dele Farotimi, a prominent human rights advocate, has regained his freedom after meeting the stringent bail conditions set by an Ado-Ekiti magistrate court. Farotimi was released from the Ekiti State correctional facility on Tuesday morning, following his arrest on December 3 for alleged defamation against renowned legal luminary Afe Babalola. The controversy surrounding Farotimi’s arrest stems from his book, “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System,” which was released on July 2. In the book, Farotimi accused Babalola and other Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) of corrupting Justices of the Supreme Court. Babalola’s team subsequently filed a petition against Farotimi, leading…