Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

In a tragic incident that marks 2024 as the deadliest year since 2018 for migrants attempting the dangerous English Channel crossing, a baby died, while 65 other persons were rescued after an overloaded migrant dinghy headed for the UK from France capsized and sank on Thursday night. According to AFP reports, French maritime authorities managed to save the survivors, but the baby, found unconscious, was later declared dead. According to the maritime authority overseeing the Channel and the North Sea, the accident occurred near the French town of Wissant. “65 people were rescued but a baby was found unconscious and…

A 70-year-old man Identified As Malam Abu Yusuf has died after he was hit by lightning in Angwa Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to Linda Ikeji’s blog, the incident happened at about 5:40 pm on Thursday, October 17, 2024, following a heavy downpour in the community. It was gathered that the deceased was outside when the incident happened. He fell and died on the spot. Malam Yusuf will be laid to rest on Friday morning.

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has said that some soldiers and police officers sell arms from their security formations to criminals. He spoke during the arms destruction exercise organized by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), which took place at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment Giri, Abuja on Thursday. The NSA condemned security personnel who facilitate the movement of arms to terrorists and other non-state actors, adding that some illicit arms being used to commit crimes in the country originally belonged to the government. He said the destruction of the recovered and…

With the casting of a British actor, Idris Elba as Okonkwo in the forthcoming adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s classic novel, ‘Things Fall Apart’ generating diverse reactions, a Nollywood great, Bob Manuel Udokwu has said Nigerian actors can play the role better. Udokwu was a guest on The Morning Brief podcast on Tuesday. The actor said Nigeria has top-class actors who can play the Okonkwo role better than Idris Elba, especially because they know where the story is coming from. Adding that Nollywood has come of age, he said, ”We no longer have to do much to prove anything to the…

Following the collapse of the national grid on Monday, and the attendant power outages witnessed nationwide, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has restored power in some parts of its franchise areas. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), places like Deidei, Suleja, Lugbe, Kuje, and other areas had their light restored on Tuesday at about 5:15 am. AEDC on Monday, pleaded with customers that the disruption in power supply was caused by the collapse of the national grid and that it would soon be rectified. AEDC had stated on its Twitter handle on Monday that the collapse occurred…

The Canadian government has expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, following evidence of violent criminal activities linked to the Indian government. According to Associated Press reports, this development was confirmed by a senior Canadian government official. The official, who did not want to be identified, disclosed this on Monday, stating that he was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. However, India had announced the withdrawal of its diplomats after rejecting Canada’s claim that the Indian ambassador was a “person of interest” in an assassination case. Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau had previously mentioned credible allegations linking…

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has condemned the decision of the Super Eagles to withdraw from the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier and consequently vowed to take legal action to seek redress and defend its national team’s interests. Nigeria’s men’s national team withdrew from playing the match, scheduled for today (Tuesday), citing inhuman treatment and safety concerns after being abandoned at the Al Abaq Airport for almost 20 hours due to an unexpected flight diversion on Sunday. The LFF has now accused the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) of not cooperating in the organization of the match, threatening to…

Maverick Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun has broken his silence over the death of his daughter, Zeenat. Zeenat died on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The fair-skinned thespian, in a recent Instagram post, expressed gratitude to those who sent condolences to his family since the demise of his daughter. He wrote, “We extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who reached out to my family during this difficult time. We have been deeply moved by the overwhelming care, the heartfelt messages, and the many condolence visits.” Balogun noted that the messages received thus far have been a source of comfort for the family…

A two-storey building has reportedly collapsed at Amusu Street in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State. An eyewitness said the incident happened at about 8: am and did not record any casualty. In a video shared on X, as the building collapsed, residents scampered in different directions. At the time of filing this report, the number of casualties is not known. Confirming the incident, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, explained that evacuation of the debris was ongoing without any casualty recorded yet. …More details later.

About nine people were killed, and several others critically injured at Oke-Elesin, Amuloko, in the Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State on Monday. The victims included a primary school pupil and her mother. The accident involved two trucks loaded with soda drinks and tiles, and two commercial tricycles popularly known as “Keke Marwa.” According to Tribune, the accident occurred when one of the trucks lost control while descending the popular Oke-Elesin hill and ran the tricycles over. Six of the victims reportedly died on the spot, while the injured were taken to a nearby hospital where they are receiving…