Author: Akintayo Adams

Adeleye Ayomide, a 200-level Philosophy student of Olabisi Onabanjo University, has been arrested for allegedly killing a student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Christiannah Idowu, marking a disturbing pattern of behavior linked to previous deaths. According to reports from various sources, Christianah was declared missing on August 19, 2024, after her abductors used her WhatsApp account to contact her family, demanding a ransom of N1,500,000. Despite efforts from her parents to pay part of the ransom, communication from the kidnappers abruptly stopped on August 23, 2024. Investigations led authorities to link the suspect through financial transactions, including money…

France Football has unveiled the nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards, celebrating the best players in world football. Below are the nominees across various categories: 2024 Ballon d’Or Nominees (Men’s) 2024 Ballon d’Or Feminin Nominees (Women’s) 2024 Kopa Trophy Nominees (Best Under-21 Player) 2024 Yashin Trophy Nominees (Best Goalkeeper) These nominations showcase some of the best talents in the football world across various categories. The winners will be revealed at the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday, October 28 2024. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Victor Osimhen has completed a loan move to Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray. The Nigerian international will earn a net salary of €6 million at the club, where he will don the number 45 jersey. Napoli retains an option to extend Osimhen’s contract until June 2027, giving them a stronger position if no sale occurs by next summer. However, his release clause is expected to decrease next year from €130 million to around €75-80 million. Osimhen, who joined Napoli from Ligue 1 side Lille in 2020, scored 76 goals and provided 18 assists in 133 competitive appearances for the Partenopei.…

Nigerian actor and emerging filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji is reflecting on his successful career as he prepares for the release of his new film, “Lisabi – The Uprising,” which will be available on Netflix starting September 27th. Sharing the official trailer on Instagram, Adedimeji expressed his excitement and gratitude, highlighting both the challenges and triumphs during the production. He wrote, “I can go on and on to tell you what we went through to make this happen but, today is about counting my blessings. I went from being the boy backstage to leading a galaxy of stars in bringing you this…

A recent incident at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) saw a parent faint after discovering that their son, who was expected to graduate, was still in his second year. This revelation occurred during the university’s graduation ceremony in the office of the Dean of Students. In response, the University Relations Officer at KNUST, Dr. Norris Bekoe, advised parents to be proactive in monitoring their children’s academic progress. He urged parents to request proof of school fees payment from their wards and regularly check on their academic performance and behavior while in school to avoid such situations.…

Nigerian Paralympic powerlifter Esther Nworgu expressed immense joy after claiming a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, describing the achievement as “like heaven.” Nworgu, who lost the use of her legs as a child, was competing in the up to 41kg bench press category. Despite a shoulder dislocation just two days prior to the event, she narrowly missed out on gold, lifting only one kilogram less than defending champion Cui Zhe from China. “I was so emotional because I never expected any medal from this competition,” Nworgu said. “I had an injury two days ago, and the doctors…

The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the construction of the Lekki-Epe Link Bridge, aimed at improving infrastructure and transportation in the Lekki-Epe axis of the state. This was revealed in a statement from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his social media platforms. Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the construction of the bridge aligns with the state’s broader vision to enhance road networks, reduce traffic congestion, and support economic growth as part of Lagos’ strategic transport master plan. He also noted that discussions have taken place about awarding the Engineering,…

A faction of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has dismissed claims that the group is planning a massive shutdown of major cities across Nigeria to protest the recent hike in fuel pump prices. Earlier on Wednesday, a notice attributed to Okunomo Henry Adewumi, the Senate President of NANS, announced that a protest would take place on September 15, 2024 if the fuel price hike was not reversed. However, this was countered by a statement from another NANS Senate President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, who clarified that the student body had neither announced nor endorsed any such protest. He…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a notification about a planned massive shutdown of major cities across Nigeria, set to begin on September 15, 2024. This protest is a response to the recent hike in fuel prices and a call for the removal of Mele Kyari, the Director General of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), due to perceived incompetence. The notice, signed by Okunomo Henry Adewumi, President of the Senate (NANS), expressed dissatisfaction with the hardship caused by the continuous increase in fuel prices. NANS demanded an immediate reversal of the fuel price hike and the…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has assured corps members that their monthly stipends of N33,000 will be increased once the Federal Government implements the new minimum wage. This was confirmed by NYSC Director General, Yusha’u Ahmed, during his visit to Kebbi and Sokoto on Tuesday, where he addressed the 2024 Batch ‘B’ stream two corps members at their respective orientation camps. Ahmed acknowledged the significant contributions corps members make to Nigeria’s socio-economic development and encouraged them to utilize their service year for personal growth and future planning. He highlighted the importance of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development…