Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

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…

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), a unit under the Lagos State Police Command, have arrested three suspected thieves for allegedly stealing two phones from accident victims on Governor’s Road in Alausa, Ikeja. The suspects, identified as Isaiah Adegbenro, 38; Edet Johnson, 30; and Efe Sowemimo, 28, reportedly took advantage of the accident scene to commit the crime. It was gathered that the accident occurred while the victims were heading towards Ikeja, and the driver lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a road divider. However, rather than assist the injured victims, the suspects allegedly began ransacking the victims’…

South Africa’s Mia le Roux has pulled out of the Miss Universe finals in Mexico, citing health concerns, the organizers have announced. Due to her last-minute withdrawal, South Africa will not be represented at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. In a statement, Miss South Africa Organization said le Roux’s health and well-being are “top priority”, and it would support her until she was “back to full health.” Emphasizing Le Roux’s resilience and prioritizing her health, the organization stated, “Mia has shown incredible courage and grace throughout this difficult period. “Her health and well-being are our utmost priority, and we stand…

At least 10 people have been killed after a fire broke out at a retirement home in northern Spain in the early hours of Friday morning, Fernando Beltran, the national government’s top official in the Aragon region, told reporters. According to the Spanish news website, Diario Sur, a further two people were seriously injured in the blaze at the residence in the town of Villafranca de Ebro in Zaragoza. They remain in a critical condition, while several others received treatment for smoke inhalation. Firefighters were alerted to the blaze at the residence – the Jardines de Villafranca – at 5am…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has shared the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing. Taking on Instagram on Friday, Nwabali posted a brief but poignant message, “Rest in peace, dad,” accompanied by a tearful emoji. The footballer chose to keep the cause of his father’s death private, focusing instead on expressing his grief and paying tribute to his late father. Fans and well-wishers have since flooded his post with messages of condolence and support during this difficult time. Nwabali’s loss serves as a reminder of the human side of athletes beyond their professional careers.

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has announced the indefinite suspension of the Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday evening. While no reason was given for the decision, Ahmad was directed to hand over to the Director, Engineering Services in the FCDA. The statement read, “The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, has been suspended indefinitely.” According to the statement, the suspension of Ahmad is with immediate effect.…

A 12 years old Nigerian girl from Connecticut, USA, Eniola Shokunbi has designed an air filter to reduce spread of air-borne diseases in US schools. The design targets creating low-cost air filters for classrooms. The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved $11.5 million in funding for the design. In her fifth grade at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, they were tasked with creating a solution to enhance safety in schools during potential future pandemics. Therefore, to combat airborne viruses like COVID-19, she developed a simple but effective air filter system. Shokunbi’s air filter design showcases both innovation and cost-effectiveness. The…

It was chaos in Utu Etim Ekpo, Akwa Ibom State, as a flour-filled truck, fleeing military officers, veered off course and smashed into shops. The collision, which struck at the heart of the Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, left three dead—including a lawyer—and several others wounded. The incident, as described by locals, occurred around 8 p.m. on Monday when the truck, having jumped the military checkpoint at Nkwot Ikot Ebo along the Iwukem-Etim Ekpo-Abak Road, was chased by a military patrol team before crashing. An eyewitness, Eno Umanah, who was also a motorcyclist, recounted that the truck, loaded with flour…