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President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has directed an immediate investigation into the tragic stampede that occurred at the Ìbàdàn Carnival funfair. The incident, which took place during the festivities, resulted in several casualties and injuries. The President expressed his condolences to the families affected and emphasized the need for a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the stampede and prevent future occurrences. He has instructed relevant authorities to provide support to the victims and their families and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Federal Government has announced a significant reduction in interstate transport fares by 50% to assist Nigerians traveling during the Christmas and New Year holidays. This initiative, led by President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR, aims to alleviate travel expenses and make it easier for people to reunite with their loved ones. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Transportation, Olujimi Oyetomi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. “To commence the 2024 Yuletide road transportation, passengers will board buses to their destinations for only 50% of fares, as declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the statement…

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has revoked land titles belonging to several prominent Nigerians, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Onnoghen, and the current Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume. This action affects 762 land plots in the Maitama 1 District of Abuja due to unpaid Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) fees. Additionally, 614 landholders have been given a two-week ultimatum to settle their outstanding Rights of Occupancy (R-of-O) fees or face similar revocations. This enforcement is based on Section 28 of the Land Use Act…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his readiness to hold talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at his annual end-of-year press conference, Putin mentioned that he is open to meeting with Trump “at any time” and believes they would have much to discuss. Putin reiterated that Russia’s objectives in Ukraine remain unchanged and stressed that any negotiations must address Russia’s security concerns. He also noted that he has not been in contact with Trump for over four years but is ready to engage in discussions and seek potential compromises. Get instant and latest…

Mathias Pogba, the brother of French footballer Paul Pogba, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in an extortion attempt against his brother. The Paris court handed down the sentence, with two of the three years suspended. Instead of serving his sentence in jail, Mathias will wear an electronic bracelet for one year. The case stemmed from an incident in March 2022, when Paul Pogba reported that he was being extorted by childhood friends demanding €13 million. Paul Pogba paid €100,000 to secure his release. Mathias Pogba was one of six individuals convicted in connection with…

A Nigerian woman has been arrested in Bengaluru in one of India’s largest drug seizures. The Central Crime Branch (CCB) recovered MDMA crystals worth approximately Rs 24 crore from her possession. The woman, identified as Roseline, was running a confectionery shop in TC Palya, KR Puram, serving Africans and other foreign nationals, where she allegedly sold the drugs. Roseline had been in India on a business visa for about five years, but had overstayed after her visa expired. She was apprehended following a raid on her shop, during which authorities also recovered 70 SIM cards and a mobile phone. Investigations…

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, in connection with the tragic stampede at a children’s carnival she organized. The incident occurred on December 18, 2024, at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, resulting in the death of 35 minors and leaving six others critically injured. Police spokesperson Adewale Osifeso stated that eight individuals have been arrested in relation to the event. Among those detained are Silekunola, aged 31, and Abdullahi Fasasi, the 56-year-old principal of the school. The other individuals arrested include…

Members of the House of Representatives are preparing to present their salary donations to President Asíwájú Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú. The total amount is ₦704.91m This initiative follows their pledge to donate half of their monthly salaries for six months to support the government’s efforts in tackling economic challenges and food insecurity in Nigeria. Related || Reps give up 50% salary to fight hunger The decision to donate half of their salaries was made during a plenary session in July 2024, where lawmakers unanimously agreed to the salary reduction as a demonstration of solidarity with the Nigerian people. The move aims…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has confirmed that its official website has been hacked by unknown cybercriminals. In a statement released on its official social media account, the bureau urged the public to disregard any information or reports attributed to it from unofficial sources until the website is fully restored. The NBS assured citizens that its technical team is working diligently to resolve the issue and restore the website to normal operations. The compromised website currently displays a “Page Hacked” message, and attempts to access it result in an “Internal Server Error.” Get instant and latest news updates via…

The principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi, has been arrested in connection with the tragic stampede at the children’s carnival held at the school. Related || Ibadan Radio station clarifies Role in Ibadan Carnival Tragedy The Oyo State Police Command detained Mr. Fasasi following the incident, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The stampede occurred during an event organized by Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. Related || Ibadan Carnival stampede leaves many Children feared dead The police were informed about the incident and promptly invited the…