Again, Tanker Explosion Destroys Shops, Vehicles In Oyo
Properties worth several millions of naira were destroyed on Saturday, following a tanker explosion along Lead City University Road, near the Ibadan Toll Gate in the Oyo State capital. According to findings, the explosion occurred around 2:45 p.m., causing significant damage to nearby shops, vehicles, and motorcycles. One of the affected shops reportedly housed computer…
Residents Flee As Suspected Herdsmen Launch Fresh Attack On Benue Community
Several persons have been feared killed and many houses set ablaze in Benue State following a fresh wave of violent attacks allegedly carried out by suspected armed herdsmen in the early hours of Saturday. Reports have it that several communities in Tombo Mbaya, located in Buruku Local Government Area, as well as neighboring Mbachoughu and…
Retrospect: Review Of Biggest Sports Stories That Made Headlines During The Week
It was a crazy week in sports. From the unthinkable to the bizarre, the past seven days did not lack any action on and off the sporting arenas. Arsenal’s masterclass against Real Madrid, the clash between Andre Onana and Nemanja Matic, and Nigeria’s quest to host the Commonwealth Games all featured in a thrilling week…
”One Of The Best” Sports Administrators Mourn Ex-Super Eagles Coach Chukwu
Christian Chukwu, former Super Eagles captain and head coach, has died at 74. Segun Odegbami, a former teammate and close friend, confirmed Chukwu’s death to TheCable on Saturday. “I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00 this morning, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, MFR, my bosom friend and team mate, one of the greatest football…
Traders Count Losses As Fire Razes Shops In Another Ibadan Market
At least 12 shops have been razed in a late night fire at Araromi Market, Agodi gate Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The fire which reportedly started around 11pm Thursday night, happened within the Cement trading section of the market It affected at least 12 shops before it was put out by men of the…
I’ll Sponsor Video Shoot Of Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song Banned by NBC – VDM
Controversial activist, VeryDarkMan, has pledged to sponsor the video shoot of new protest song, ‘Tell Your Papa,’ which was recently banned by the Nigerian government. Hifox News reported that the Federal Government, through the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, bnned the song on Thursday, describing it as inappropriate and offensive. In a twist of fate, the…
Tell Your Papa’: Amnesty International Blasts Nigerian Govt Over Ban Of Song
Amnesty International Nigeria has slammed the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, for banning the broadcast of Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’, describing the move as a violation of freedom of expression and the right to access information. In a statement released on its official Facebook page, the organization said that the ban, which categorized the…
Eedris Abdulkareem Fumes As NBC Bans His Song
Legendary Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, has reacted to the Federal Government’s ban on his newly released anti-Tinubu song, Tell Your Papa. FG, through the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, banned the Tell Your Papa song on Thursday, labelling it “offensive”. Reacting to the ban in an Instagram post, Abdulkareem described the Nigerian government’s actions as an…
Maritime Journalist & Broadcaster, Joshua Yousouph Bags Master’s Degree in Communication Studies
A distinguished maritime journalist and communications professional, Joshua Yousouph has added a significant milestone to his academic and professional journey by earning a Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Communication Studies from Lagos State University (LASU). Yousouph, who currently serves as a News Reporter with Shipping Position Daily—Nigeria’s first and only maritime daily newspaper, successfully…
VIDEO: Peter Obi Pushes For New National Chair As LP Squashes Merger Talks With SDP
Leaders of the opposition Labour Party on Wednesday marched to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Led by the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, the members were received by INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun. They asked the electoral body…