Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan was nearly mobbed by his fans as he entered the streets of Lagos. The activist was seen trying to make his way through a crowd that quickly gathered around him. This incident clearly shows that he has a loyal fanbase, not only online but also in real life. At this point, it seems that he may need bodyguards or security to accompany him, especially in public places like this.

Dallas police are investigating after a Southwest Airlines flight was struck by a bullet as it was preparing to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas Friday evening, authorities said. The bullet apparently struck the right side of the plane just under the flight deck as the plane was taxiing for takeoff from Dallas to Indianapolis just before 10 p.m., according to Southwest Airlines. No injuries were reported and the flight safely returned to the gate, where passengers deplaned, according to authorities. “Southwest will accommodate our customers on another flight,” the airline said. “Law enforcement authorities have been notified…

No fewer than six graduands, who scored perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 7.0 at Master’s degree level, were awarded their certificates at the 76th convocation ceremony of the University of Ibadan on Friday. The six students were among the 2,450 graduands from different disciplines that received their Master’s degree certificates. This was on the third day of the institution’s convocation ceremony and76th founder’s day. One of the six graduands, Abiodun Oyeleye, who completed her Master’s degree programme in Wood Production, Faculty of Technology, attributed the success to God and the help received from family and tutors. Oyeleye said:…

Godwin Emmanuel, a 23-year-old armed robbery suspect, has confessed to stealing a police officer’s phone from a patrol van while being transported to the Osun State Police Command. According to Punch, Emmanuel was arrested along with two other suspects, Olajide Kareem, 28, and 33-year-old Emmanuel Mike, who allegedly robbed residents along the Ilesa-Osu Expressway. The spokesperson of the state Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, disclosed during the parade of the suspects on Friday that, “The three suspects rob motorists and passengers of their belongings. In one of the incidents, a bus driver was shot in his leg and was subsequently rushed…

A former councillor of Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Mutiu Akinbami, was shot dead by gunmen suspected to be cultists around Brewery in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital on Friday. According to a reliable source, Akinbami, popularly known as Egor, was reportedly shot in the head while on a motorcycle with his son. The source said, “This incident happened at about 6.30 pm in between the popular Brewery Bust Stop and Olomoore Junction. “It appears the assailants suspected to be cultists have been on the trail of their target from his house inside the Olomoore Federal Housing Estate. “They came in…

Five Nigerians in Angeles City, Pampanga, who allegedly abducted a fellow Nigerian, Kingsley Ikeagwuana have been arrested by the Philippine authorities.The suspects, Evans Chinemerem, David Ibegbulamo, Nwokeke Ihechukwu, Nwokeke Chinemmerem, and Okonkwo Kosiso, were arrested last Thursday, local media, PhilStar has reported. This is as three Nigerian nationals were arrested in Las Piñas City over allegations of extortion and involvement in scams in September. On the kidnapping, Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, the Central Luzon Police director, said the suspects would face criminal charges of kidnapping for ransom and violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation…

Pete Hegseth, the Army veteran turned Fox News host selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be defence secretary during his second term, was investigated for an alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, California, confirmed. In response to multiple public record requests to the city, including one from CBS News, officials released a public statement late Thursday evening about a 2017 police investigation into Hegseth. The statement from the City Manager’s Office and Monterey Police Department contained few details about the case and said they would not make any other public statements related to the investigation. The incident allegedly…

The United States (US) Embassy in Nigeria and Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film & Television Academy have entered into a capacity-building partnership on vast areas of interest. Afolayan announced the partnership at the launch of a workshop for the upcoming directors and cinematographers, which kicked off on November 12 and which will run till November 16 at the KAP Hub, Lagos. The thespian added that the workshop is aimed at developing the next generation of Nigerian filmmakers and creators by providing direct, hands-on experience with top U.S. industry professionals. The event, which was attended by the Consular General of the United…

A first-class graduate from Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University in Katsina State, Sham’unu Ishaq, has resorted to selling sachet water on the streets to make a living, over a year after his graduation. Despite earning top honours in his Bachelor of Science in Education, Biology, Ishaq has struggled to secure meaningful employment since completing his degree on July 5, 2023. In a video clip circulating online, Ishaq shared his story of disappointment and hardship. He explained how his academic achievements have yet to translate into job opportunities, forcing him to become a street hawker to survive. His plight has drawn attention…

Some fans at Stade de France booed during the Israeli national anthem, and minor altercations erupted at a UEFA Nations League game between the two countries Thursday. Increased security and police presence was set up before the match due to attacks on Israeli supporters in Amsterdam when Maccabi Tel Aviv faced Ajax last week. About 4,000 French security personnel patrolled inside and outside the stadium and on public transit. The Israeli government also warned its citizens about attending sporting and cultural events due to the attacks in Amsterdam, knowing the soccer match was upcoming. Reuters reported around 100 Israeli fans…