Author: Olakunle Oke
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A devastating fire has engulfed a four-story building in Lishi District, Luliang City, Shanxi Province, China, claiming the lives of 11 people and injuring 51 others. The fire broke out at the Yongju coal company’s premises at approximately 6:50 am. Authorities have confirmed the tragic loss of 11 individuals, with the exact number of casualties […]
The World Bank has initiated the disbursement of the $800 million loan approved for the National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up. Under this program, the World Bank has already released approximately $299.99 million to Nigeria, as per the approval granted on December 16, 2021. This information was confirmed by documents obtained from the World Bank, […]
In a decisive move to eradicate street trading, the Lagos State Government has launched a crackdown, dislodging and arresting street traders operating along major roads, including the Oshodi-Agege Motor Road, Ikeja GRA, and the Old Secretariat area. Acting on the directives of Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, a joint […]
The Labour Party (LP) has categorically denied rumors of ongoing merger talks with any political party, specifically the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Earlier reports suggested that Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s presidential candidate in the previous election, had proposed a merger of opposition parties to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, in a resolute […]
Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips is dead. The rapper passed away yesterday evening, sending shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry and his fan base. Sources claim that Oladips had been battling undisclosed issues privately for over two years. His family has reportedly taken custody of his remains, with funeral arrangements pending. The family has […]
Dr Onaolapo Soleye, a former finance minister of Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 90. He marked his 90th birthday last Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and died in the early hours of today at a specialist hospital in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta. Soleye served in various capacities throughout his career, including as an […]
In a year where he has recorded unprecedented international success for an African, Nigerian music sensation Rema sold out the O2 Arena as he announced himself on the storied stage that has serially commissioned the international ascension of Nigerian superstars. The superstar aided by a live band opened the concert with a rendition of the […]
Tope Maggie commenced his quest for the longest cooking marathon on Nov 9, 2023. In June, prior to the cook-a-thon’s kickoff, Tope Maggie announced that his application to break this cooking record had been approved, revealing his initial plan to cook for 140 hours and 20 minutes. However, with Alan Fisher breaking Hilda Baci’s record, […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been slated to tackle Lesotho and Zimbabwe on the 16th and 19th of November for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification tie. Super Eagles players have been spotted preparing for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Jose Peseiro’s team will first face Lesotho on […]
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has expressed interest in strengthening the relationship between Ukraine and African nations, noting that six African leaders who visited the country earlier this year left with different impressions about the Russian invasion of Ukraine . Speaking yesterday during a meeting with a group of African journalists in Kyiv, the […]
