Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The China Development Bank (CDB) has approved a loan of $254.76 million (€245 million) to support the construction of Nigeria’s Kano-Kaduna railway project. The loan is aimed at providing financial support for the smooth progress of the project, which is expected to enhance regional connectivity and stimulate economic activity. The Kano-Kaduna railway, with a total length of 203 kilometers, is a standard-gauge railway that will provide direct rail connectivity between Kano and Abuja. Once completed, the railway will offer residents a safe, efficient, and convenient transportation alternative, significantly enhancing regional connectivity. According to the CDB, the loan is part of…

The Ogun State Police Command has expressed concerns over a significant surge in reports of missing persons across the state. According to Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, the rise in missing persons cases is unprecedented, affecting individuals across all age groups. Odutola revealed that only a small fraction of missing persons have been found, while many others remain unaccounted for. This disturbing trend has prompted the police to urge residents to be more vigilant and security-conscious, prioritizing their safety above all else. As a proactive measure, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has outlined essential guidelines to keep residents informed…

A shocking discovery was made at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday night when two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue Airways plane. The incident has left authorities and passengers stunned, and an investigation is underway to determine how the individuals accessed the aircraft. According to JetBlue, the bodies were discovered during a routine inspection after the plane landed. “The circumstances surrounding how they accessed the aircraft remain under investigation,” the airline said in a statement. “This is a heartbreaking situation, and we are committed to working closely with authorities to support their efforts to…

Ghana’s newly sworn-in President, John Mahama, has sparked a social media frenzy after mistakenly referring to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu as the “President of Ghana” during his inauguration speech. The error occurred while Mahama was acknowledging dignitaries at the event, saying, “Your excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, president of the Federal Republic of Ghana.” The audience was taken aback, and the slip-up quickly went viral on social media. Reactions poured in, with some users defending Mahama and others ridiculing the mistake. @DONMICHAEL007 joked, “Abeg give the man his flowers he knows what he’s saying. In government we have direct and indirect…

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has sacked five commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle aimed at enhancing governance and ensuring optimal service delivery. The affected commissioners are Dr. Jamila Dahiru (Education), Abubakar Bununu (Internal Security and Home Affairs), Usman Danturaki (Information and Communication), Prof. Simon Yalams (Agriculture), and Yakubu Hamza (Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation). According to Mukhtar Gidado, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the cabinet reconstitution aligns with the Governor’s vision of addressing emerging challenges and injecting fresh ideas into the government. The move reflects the governor’s commitment to injecting new ideas and energy into governance, strengthening…

A popular businesswoman and socialite, Princess Kadijat Adebisi Edionseri, widely known as Cash Madam, has died, aged 89. Edionseri, who was the Iya Sunnah of Egbaland, Yewaland, and Ogun State died after a brief illness on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Her death was announced in a statement on behalf of the family by one of her children, Dr Adebayo Adebowale. The statement noted that the renowned businesswoman touched many lives in her family and community, as she was a “shining example of grace, dignity and unwavering faith.” “With deep gratitude to Allah for a…

The police have deployed operatives to find assailants who killed three children of a native doctor murdered at their home in Nise community in the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, the spokesman for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, has said. Reports say the yet-to-be-identified killers scaled the fence of the building where they gained entry into the compound to carry out the act and subsequently left the compound unnoticed. The report added that after killing the children, the perpetrators dumped the corpses in a Mercedes Benz car parked in the compound before leaving the vicinity.…

Popular socialitePascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has denied being related to Bethel Okechukwu, a phone repairer who recently gained attention after being promised money by Grammy award-winning Afrobeats star, Damini Ogulu, AKA Burna Boy. Cubana Chief Priest, in his Instagram story on Sunday, clarified that the man in the viral video, who was alleged to be his brother, has no ties whatsoever to him. The Grammy award winner had pledged and reportedly given $30,000 to Bethel, sparking widespread interest and speculation about the socialite’s connection to the young man. However, Cubana wrote, “Alleged brother! Skit makers f**kin…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has detained a woman, Khadija Ali for allegedly abandoning her one-day-old baby along a bush path in Abuja. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. She said the abandoned one-day-old baby was recovered and rescued along a bush path near Crush Rock, behind an uncompleted Red Bricks Market in Mpape area. The PPRO stated that Ali would be charged to court for allegedly violating Sections 14 and 16 of the Child Rights Act, 2003 Explaining further, the police spokesperson said the…

The Authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have released three Nigerian women who were arrested and detained for possession of illicit drugs. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Kimiebi Ebienfah disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Ebienfa said the release followed high-level diplomatic engagement between the Nigerian government and Saudi authorities. He listed the released Nigerians as Hadiza Abba, Fatima Malah and Fatima Gamboi. They were arrested for alleged possession of substance suspected to be cocaine while on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The Nigerians were apprehended on March 5, 2024 at Prince Mohammad bin Abdul…