Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The popular fitness centre, Eco Fitness Hub, in Gwarinpa, Abuja was Wednesday morning razed by fire . TVC reports that the fire, which erupted on Wednesday, has engulfed large portions of the facility, though the cause remains unknown. No casualties have been reported as of the time of filing this report.

Incoming US President, Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Fox News host, Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defence. The president-elect said, “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First. “With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice – Our Military will be Great Again, and America will Never Back Down.” Hegseth is a veteran of the Army National Guard, where he did tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay as an infantry officer. During his military service, he was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge. Hegseth ran…

At least 11 people were reported injured in an explosion at a manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, police said. A “hazardous materials incident” was reported Tuesday afternoon at the address of a Givaudan Sense Colour facility, according to the Louisville Metro Emergency Services. The University of Louisville Hospital said it received seven patients from the explosion, including two in critical condition. Injuries have included burn and blast wounds, a hospital official said. The cause of the explosion, which occurred around 3 p.m. local time, is unknown at this time, officials said. Authorities respond following an incident at a manufacturing plant…

Donald Trump announced Tuesday that tech billionaire, Elon Musk will lead a new U.S. government efficiency group tasked with cutting federal waste, as the Republican president-elect added a series of seasoned figures and hardliners to his incoming administration. Musk became a key ally to Trump during his campaign, reportedly spending over $100 million to help the Republican win and repeatedly boosting Trump’s candidacy on X, the platform he owns. Trump said Musk and another stalwart ally, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, would lead a “Department of Government Efficiency (‘DOGE’)” a tongue-in-cheek reference to an internet meme and cryptocurrency. “Together, these two wonderful…

A false alarm of bomb threats in Jos, Plateau State’s capital, sent residents into a frenzy early this morning. Rumors of explosives planted in key locations within the city’s business district spread rapidly, causing widespread panic. However, the Plateau State police command swiftly intervened, dismissing the claims and reassuring residents of their safety. According to DSP Alfred Alabo, spokesperson for the police command, a report of a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a shallow hole, at Ahmadu Bello Way, beside the Old JUTH fence, prompted the swift response. Upon receiving the report, the State Commissioner of Police, CP…

A devastating mining site collapse in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State has claimed the lives of at least 13 people. Dr. Joshua Riti, Chairman of the LGA, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Jos on Monday, expressing deep sadness over the loss of life. The collapse occurred last Saat a mining site located at the boundaries between Bassa, Jos South, and Jos North LGAs. Seven of the deceased hailed from Bassa LGA, with most of the victims being youths between 18 and 30 years old. Dr. Riti described the incident as “unfortunate,” stating that the young people…

The United Nations climate chief, Simon Stiell, has reaffirmed the global commitment to combating climate change, despite Donald Trump’s re-election and pledge to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. At the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP29) talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Stiell urged nations to demonstrate their solidarity on climate issues, stressing that “global cooperation is the only way humanity survives global warming”. Stiell emphasized that global action on climate change “is robust and will endure” The ongoing talks focus on securing finances to aid developing countries in adapting to climate change and transitioning their economies away from fossil…

Two months have passed since the devastating flooding that destroyed the medium security custodial centre in Maiduguri, resulting in the escape of 281 prisoners. Despite efforts to recapture the convicts, 278 of these convicts remain unaccounted for. The flooding that happened on the 10th of September brought down the walls of the correctional facilities and staff quarters, forcing the prisoners to flee for their safety. Abubakar Umar, spokesperson for the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), attributed the challenge to the destructive impact of the flood on the facility. “We are working tirelessly with sister security agencies to rearrest the escaped inmates,”…

In another fresh appointment coming after that of the ‘border czar’ Tom Homan, President-elect, Donald Trump has selected Rep. Elise Stefanik to be his U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Trump said in a statement to ABC News on Monday afternoon, “I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.” Stefanik, a Republican congresswoman from New York’s 21st District, was elected last week to her sixth term in the House. Born in 1984, she was at time of…

…After sharing anti-Trump posts on social media A Minnesota, United States (US) man, Anthony Nephew, who shared anti-Trump posts and struggled with mental health issues, killed his ex-partner, wife, two sons, and then himself. Anthony Nephew wrote several posts against President-elect Donald Trump, shot dead four members of his family and died by suicide later. According to a report with the New York Post, the incident came to light on November 7 after authorities in the state recovered the bodies of the man’s ex-partner Erin Abramson (47) and their son Jacob Nephew (15) from an apartment.Later, the bodies of the…