Author: Tobi Oluwaseun Adesanya
Early on Tuesday morning, a cargo ship collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, nearly destroying it and stopping vessel movement into and out of the Port of Baltimore. Officials indicated that a search and rescue operation for six persons who are thought to have fallen into the icy Patapsco River from the crumbling bridge has been halted and will be replaced with a recovery mission. According to Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld, a local pilot was piloting the ship at the time. According to authorities, two persons were saved from the Patapsco River, but at least six…
Today, March 25, at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna State, Uba Sani, the state governor, met with the 137 Kuriga pupils who were saved over the weekend from the bandits’ camp. The Nigerian Army’s Major General Mayirenso Saraso, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of One Mechanized Division, and other Army officers escorted the pupils. The Governor of Kaduna State, Sani Kila, and the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, received them as Chief of Staff. While presenting the children to Governor Sani, the GOC said six out of the 137 rescued students are hospitalized…
Three women, dressed in bright workout attire, pause abruptly and look about in shock. A young woman pushing a baby in a stroller takes out her phone and takes a photo. An old man with a thick mustache stops to clean his spectacles. The image of twelve men hunched next to a vehicle in the bright morning sun, trying—with differing degrees of success—to change diapers on baby dolls is what has caught their attention. The majority are middle-aged folks, although one youngster and a few seniors are also trying it. As he examines a doll that one of the men…
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, or IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, failed his attempt to be released from the Department of State Services’ (DSS) custody on Tuesday. Instead, the seven-count terrorism allegation that was preferred against Kanu was given an expedited hearing by the sitting court, Justice Binta Nyako. His attorney, Aloy Ejimakor, accused President Bola Tinubu of being responsible for Kanu’s prolonged detention in an exclusive conversation with the reporters just after the court session. He expresses his complete unhappiness with the court’s ruling, the upcoming plan, and other matters. Take-outs: Could you please let us…
Due to his disagreement with the French Football Federation’s (FFF) new policies prohibiting Muslim players from fasting during Ramadan while working with the national squad, midfielder Mahamadou Diawara has departed the French Under-19 squad. According to ESPN, Diawara chose to quit and head back to his club, Lyon, because he did not feel comfortable with the new regulations, which are in place for all levels of competition, from the U16 to the senior squad. The Nantes player Dehmaine Tabibou Assoumani has been called up by the FFF to replace Diawara, who has confirmed his return to his club. In an…
On Friday, President Bola Tinubu wished Mr. Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of the Board of the United Bank for Africa, a happy 61st birthday. The congratulations were included in a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity. “President Tinubu celebrates top business leader Tony Elumelu on his birthday,” reads the statement. Part of the statement said, “President Tinubu wishes Mr. Elumelu many more years in good health and strength as he persists in his endeavour to contribute substantially to national and continental development.” The President praised Elumelu for his commercial acumen and the exceptional work…
According to a group in Delta State, the government’s indifference and insensitivity caused the conflict between the Okuama and Okolo communities in Delta State and resulted in the recent deaths of sixteen soldiers who were purportedly on a peacekeeping assignment. In a statement, the No Justice, No Peace Initiative group’s national coordinator, Derrick Oritsematosan Agberen, charged governor sheriff Oborevwori with taking decisive action to end the issue, which has also resulted in the soldiers’ retaliatory attack destroying the Okuama Community. The group denounced the horrific killings of troops in the Delta, saying that “the Nigerian Army’s leadership and presidency shouldn’t…
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha is a name that resonates with hope for a better Nigeria. As the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, she stands out as a dynamic leader who is committed to delivering sustained and inclusive economic growth and upholding her mandate to work towards a better future for the youth and Nigeria as a whole. It is evident that she is different from most politicians, who are known for their broken promises and lack of action. The Minister Nkeiruka is a beacon of hope in the country, working tirelessly towards a better future for Nigeria. Hon. Nkeiruka has…
With billion-dollar orders, Airbus and Boeing will build 32 new aircraft. On the first day of the International Paris Air Show, an Airbus A380 is seen doing a flight show at Le Bourget airport in this file photo obtained on June 19, 2017. AFP/ERIC PIERMONT On the first day of the International Paris Air Show, an Airbus A380 is seen doing a flight show at Le Bourget airport in this file photo obtained on June 19, 2017. AFP/ERIC PIERMONT In an effort to expand both its local and international operations, Japan Airlines announced on Thursday that it is purchasing 42…
The investigation into the deaths of 17 troops in the Delta State town brought service chiefs before the Senate Joint Committee, which is made up of the Army, Navy, Defense, and Air Force committees, on Wednesday. As you may recall, on Thursday, a group of military personnel on a peacekeeping assignment in the state were ambushed and killed in the Okuama hamlet located in the Ughelli South Local Government Area. The joint committee chairman, Ahmed Lawan, revealed that the investigative hearing will take place behind closed doors due to the delicate nature of the subject. Details to follow.