Author: Akintayo Adams

The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board has reported the passing of one of its pilgrims, Tawalkatu Busare Alako, from Jega Local Government Area. Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo, the Executive Chairman of the board, announced this in a statement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. He mentioned that the deceased passed away on Saturday after a short illness, and her funeral prayer and burial were conducted at the Al-Masjid Al-Haram (Ka’aba) in accordance with Islamic customs on the same day. The chairman, on behalf of the Kebbi State Government, expressed his deepest sympathies to her immediate family, Kebbi pilgrims, and all the people…

A train heading to Abuja from Kaduna derailed halfway to the nation’s capital on Sunday. The train, which had dozens of passengers on board, left Kaduna at approximately 8:05 a.m. but derailed in Jere about an hour later. Currently, efforts are being made to repair the train, with about three carriages off the tracks. Security personnel, such as soldiers and police officers, are on site prevent ambush. Join our WhatsApp community via https://t.ly/16Hkn for instant and latest news updates. Photo Credit – Daily Trust

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has praised Kobbie Mainoo for his performance in the 2-1 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final. The 19-year-old scored the decisive goal at Wembley Stadium, capping off an impressive breakthrough season. He has quickly become a key player in Erik ten Hag’s starting lineup, earning comparisons to former midfielders like Scholes. Writing on Instagram after the FA Cup final, Schole said: “Read a few comparisons between me and this kid last week… don’t waste your time, he is 10 times the player I was at 19. “Just love the way he receives…

Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, has passed away at the age of 61. Mr. Lamorde, who was the third Executive Chairman of the anti-corruption agency, reportedly died on Sunday morning in Egypt, where he had gone for medical treatment. Confirming Lamorde’s death in a statement, EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, described it as sudden and shocking. He said Lamorde served the nation actively as a focused and gallant anti- graft fighter. “He will be sorely missed both at the EFCC and the nation at large. The Commission prays for the repose of his…

The costs of basic foodstuffs -rice, garri, beans, and yam- skyrocketed by more than 130 percent in April 2024 compared to the previous year, making Nigeria’s economic hardship even worse. This was made known by the National Bureau of Statistics in its selected food prices watch for April. According to the report, the price of a one-kilogram bag of rice jumped by 155.93 percent to ₦1,399.34 in April 2024, up from ₦546.76 in April 2023. The report also noted that on a month-to-month basis, the price increased by 3.47 percent from ₦1,340.74 in March. Similarly, the average price of 1kg…

A fire erupted in a baby care center in India’s capital on Saturday night, resulting in the deaths of seven infants, according to a fire service officer. Rescuers transported 12 newborns from the center to a nearby hospital, but five of them died from smoke inhalation, said fire officer Atul Garg. The remaining five infants survived and are receiving treatment for smoke inhalation, he added. The fire, which started on the first floor of the center, was extinguished in about an hour, reported another fire officer, Suresh Kumar. The cause of the fire in Vivek Vihar district of east Delhi…

American rapper Nicki Minaj announced on social media on Saturday that she was detained at Amsterdam Schiphol airport for allegedly carrying soft drugs. Minaj, 41, was stopped just hours before she was scheduled to perform a concert in Manchester, England. Dutch military police confirmed that a 41-year-old American woman was held for possessing soft drugs on Saturday, stating that it is illegal to take such substances out of the Netherlands. Police did not name the suspect, but later posted on social media platform X that the woman was fined and released around 19:45 GMT. This was 45 minutes after Minaj…

The Saudi film ‘Norah,’ the country’s first-ever entry into the Cannes Film Festival, was shown to international viewers for the first time on Thursday at the 77th edition of the festival. The movie was featured in Cannes’ respected Un Certain Regard, or “a particular glance,” section. This marks an important milestone for Saudi Arabia’s quickly expanding film industry since the 35-year ban on cinemas was lifted in 2017. “Norah,” a drama directed by Tawfik al-Zaidi and set in the 1990s, had its local debut at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah last December. The film follows an illiterate, orphaned…

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has warned that Nigerian children risk losing their identity if necessary actions are not taken to address the issue. She issued this warning at an event titled “Celebrating the Organized,” part of the activities marking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first year in office. The event was organized to honor women who have made significant contributions in their various fields, communities, and the nation at large. Mrs. Tinubu emphasized the importance of women as the foundation of the home and society, highlighting the need to continue nurturing children, instilling good morals, and preserving cultural and traditional…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has stated his dedication to finishing the projects he inherited from past administrations in the state. He made this commitment during the 67th birthday celebration of former governor Rauf Aregbesola on Saturday. Represented by Teslim Igbalaye, the Secretary to the State Government, Adeleke praised Aregbesola’s legacy of service and emphasized the principle that government is a continuum. “On this occasion of your birthday, I am happy to report to you that our government is completing many projects you initiated that were abandoned by your successor. From roads to housing projects, we are building on…