Author: Akintayo Adams

Severe flooding from days of torrential rain has forced over 122,000 people to evacuate their homes across Malaysia. Disaster officials have confirmed three fatalities, and authorities warn that the numbers could rise as heavy rain and storm warnings persist. Thousands of emergency personnel have been deployed to assist with rescues, and 679 shelters have been set up to accommodate those displaced. Videos circulating online show cars and homes submerged in floodwaters, with residents wading through waist-deep water to reach safety. The northeastern state of Kelantan, bordering Thailand, is the most affected, accounting for 63 percent of the displaced population. Other…

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has revealed how he pleaded with the late Gen. Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the alleged coup plot in 1995. Gowon shared this during the first edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organized by the Plateau Government. Obasanjo was arrested in 1995 by Gen. Sani Abacha and convicted of being part of a planned coup to overthrow Abacha’s government. He spent three years in prison before being released in 1998 following Abacha’s death on June 8 of that year. Gowon recounted, “I wrote a…

FC Barcelona has finally lost to UD Las Palmas. This happened thanks to a 2-1 defeat against Las Palmas at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The hosts found themselves behind early in the second half as Las Palmas did a beautiful job building from the back on a goal-kick, breaking the Barça high press and finding Sandro all alone on the right wing, and the forward fired a rocket into the bottom corner to score against his former club just four minutes into the half. Barça’s urgency and intensity escalated, and their relentless pressure finally paid off at the hour…

The Lagos State Task Force has dismissed two personnel, Fatai Yusuf and Hammed Garuba, for their involvement in theft during a recent raid. This announcement was made in a statement by the task force’s spokesperson, Mr. Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, on Friday in Lagos. According to Gbadeyan, the officials were caught stealing phones during an operation at a hotel in Gowon Estate, which is notorious for harboring drug users and traffickers. The raid resulted in numerous arrests. He explained that the integrity of the raid was compromised by the actions of the two officials, whose misconduct was captured on Closed Circuit Television…

Fisayo Soyombo, the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), shared some revelations in his first interview since his release by the Nigerian Army. Speaking on Arise TV on Saturday morning, Soyombo disclosed that he was conducting an undercover investigation at the time of his arrest. “It would shock you the kind of people who escort illegal oil bunkerers out of Port-Harcourt,” he revealed. “The Army spokesman already compromised my security by going online to say that they found illegal bunkerers. “There are clean men in the military but we need to clean up the saboteurs who enable oil…

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly undergone a significant leadership reshuffle. This information was shared by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, on his X handle. Makama revealed that over 30 fighters have volunteered to become suicide bombers among ISWAP members. This development is potentially linked to the recent surge in attacks on military locations across the Lake Chad region. According to intelligence sources cited by Makama, the position of overall commander for the Southern Lake Chad Basin Region Authority (LCRBA) was recently declared vacant, prompting a leadership change. Abu Usman, also known…

The Police in Ogun State have confirmed the death of Fatai Hamzat, who allegedly hanged himself in the Ijeun Tuntun area of Abeokuta. Hamzat was found hanging from a rope tied to a ceiling fan in his apartment on Oremeji Street. Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, stating that the deceased was discovered by a neighbor around 7 a.m. on Friday. According to Odutola, a neighbor noticed Hamzat’s motorcycle parked in the compound and, upon checking on him, found the door locked from the inside. After repeated knocking with no response, the neighbors, including one identified as…

Players and officials of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club, El-Kanemi Warriors, were attacked by armed robbers along the Jos-Bauchi road on Saturday morning. The team was returning to Maiduguri from Lagos after a 2-0 loss to Ikorodu City in a matchday 14 fixture on Wednesday. The attackers left several players and officials injured and made away with valuables, including phones and cash. The injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital in Bauchi. El-Kanemi Warriors are scheduled to host Bayelsa United in Maiduguri on Sunday, but the encounter is expected to be postponed by the NPFL.…

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has urged Nigerians, particularly the youth, to reconsider leaving the country, also known as “japa.” Speaking at the 59th annual Bankers Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos, he assured that the apex bank is dedicated to building an economy where everyone and businesses can prosper. “It is not a good idea to japa at this stage. Two reasons. One, those who may decide they are going to do that, they will sell and get rid of their assets. “You’ll be doing it for cheap. Predators,…

A local herbalist in the Federal Capital Territory, Ismail Usman, has shot himself while attempting to test the effectiveness of a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm. The incident, which occurred on November 23 in Kuchibuyi Village, was confirmed by Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, on Saturday. According to Adeh, Usman used a shotgun to test his bulletproof charms. Upon receiving a distress call from Shandam Michael, officers from the Byazhin Division responded swiftly and found Usman in critical condition. He was immediately transported to Kubwa General Hospital for emergency treatment and later transferred to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital for…