Author: Akintayo Adams

A devastating plane crash, early Sunday morning, in South Korea has resulted in the loss of multiple lives. The incident involved a Jeju Air flight that veered off the runway at Muan International Airport and burst into flames. The plane was carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea. The death toll has tragically risen to 179, with only 2 survivors rescued from the wreckage. The plane was almost completely destroyed, making the search for bodies slow and challenging. Emergency responders swiftly deployed fire trucks and helicopters to contain the fire and rescue any survivors. The cause of the crash…

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou and undisputed heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk have both expressed their support for Anthony Joshua in a potential fight against Tyson Fury. Ngannou, who has faced both Joshua and Fury in his boxing career, believes Joshua would come out on top. Usyk, who recently defended his titles with a victory over Fury, also backs Joshua to win on points. The highly anticipated clash between Joshua and Fury is being targeted for Wembley Stadium in 2025, with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn describing it as “the biggest fight probably in the history of British boxing.” Get instant and…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that troops on internal security operations arrested two terrorist ammunition couriers and 256 other suspects, and neutralized 148 terrorists within one week. Maj Gen Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to Buba, the troops also rescued 291 hostages, arrested 51 suspected oil thieves, and recovered stolen crude oil worth N798.1 million. The suspected ammunition couriers, identified as Danweri and Abubakar Hamza, were apprehended in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Buba reported that troops recovered 146 assorted weapons and 2,599 rounds of assorted…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has denied any involvement in the investigation of an alleged ₦180 million fraud case linked to an NGO owned by popular social media commentator Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). When contacted on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, stated that the FCT Police Command has no information about the case and has not launched any investigation into it. Adeh said, “The FCT Police Command is not aware of any case involving VDM’s missing funds and is not conducting any investigation into it.” “The individual in question should be contacted to clarify…

Several airlines have cancelled flights to Russian cities following the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane, which Western experts and the US suggest may have been caused by a Russian anti-aircraft missile. Moscow has declined to comment on the reports, instead stating that Grozny, the Chechen capital where the plane was supposed to land, was under attack by Ukrainian drones that day. The crash near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of 38 of the 67 people on board. In response to the incident, Turkmenistan Airlines, the national carrier of the Central Asian state, announced…

Mali’s authorities have confirmed that at least 69 people, including 25 Malians, have died after a makeshift boat attempting to reach Spain from West Africa capsized off the coast of Morocco. The boat carried approximately 80 people, but rescuers saved only 11 survivors. Of the survivors, at least nine are from Mali. The tragedy occurred last week, but the ministry formally confirmed the incident on Thursday. A crisis unit is monitoring the situation and assisting those affected. Mali has faced years of political and security instability, including jihadist violence and separatist uprisings, which have led to two military coups in…

China’s central bank announced on Friday that it has renewed a bilateral currency swap agreement with Nigeria’s Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The People’s Bank of China disclosed the renewal in a statement on its website, with the total value of the agreement set at 15 billion yuan (approximately 2.09 billion U.S. dollars or 3.28 trillion Nigerian naira). President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, shared the report on his official X handle, noting that the agreement is valid for three years and can be renewed upon mutual consent. The renewal of the currency swap arrangement should strengthen financial cooperation…

President William Ruto of Kenya has promised to put an end to the recent spate of abductions, which have been condemned by rights groups, lawyers, and politicians. Security agencies in the country have been accused of carrying out dozens of illegal detentions since youth-led anti-government demonstrations in June and July. The latest disappearances involved young men who have allegedly criticized Ruto online. Kenya’s police have denied involvement in the recent abductions targeting government critics. Speaking to a crowd in Homa Bay, a town in western Kenya, Ruto promised to stop the abductions and urged parents to take responsibility for their…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri, have reiterated their commitment to fostering peaceful coexistence between the two states amid the controversies over the ownership of the Soku Oil Wells and Bayelsa State’s landed properties in Port Harcourt. The governors made this pledge when Governor Diri led a delegation of Bayelsa State officials on a Christmas visit to Governor Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt, reciprocating an earlier visit by the Rivers State Governor to Yenagoa. During the meeting, Governor Diri expressed gratitude for Governor Fubara’s peaceful approach to resolving the long-standing…

Substance abuse among children is a significant concern, often beginning in adolescence. Factors influencing drug use in children include peer pressure, mental health issues, and accessibility to substances. Early exposure can lead to dependency and long-term health consequences. Addressing your child’s substance abuse can be one of the most challenging experiences a parent or caregiver faces. A recent study in Nigeria showed a rapid increase in drug misuse among teenagers, with over 66.50 per cent engaging in substance misuse. To solve this problem, understanding addiction’s complexities and its impact on a young person’s life is crucial. Experts emphasize approaching the…