Author: Akintayo Adams

Popular Nigerian actress Funke Akindele is set to feature the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service in her upcoming film, honoring a promise she made during a visit to the agency last month. The news was shared by Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Lagos State Governor, in a post on X.com on Saturday. During a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service at its Alausa office in July, Akindele expressed her desire to collaborate with the agency and announced plans to incorporate fire prevention themes in her film. This collaboration aims…

On Saturday, Kano observed a national special prayer and Qur’anic recitation session aimed at seeking relief from hardship and hunger in the country. The session was held at various decentralized locations across the state, including notable areas such as Yankaba, Daurawa, Gyadi-Gyadi, Hausawa Sabon Titi, Panshekara, and Tudun Murtala. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Tottenham Hotspur have secured the signing of Dominic Solanke for an initial fee of £55 million, with an additional £10 million in potential add-ons. The 26-year-old striker has signed a contract with Spurs that runs until 2030. Solanke, who has one cap for England, becomes Tottenham’s fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Yang Min-hyuk, Lucas Bergvall, and Archie Gray. Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has been keen to bolster his attacking options after the departure of England captain Harry Kane to Bayern Munich last summer. Solanke originally joined Bournemouth from Liverpool in 2019 for £19 million. It’s reported…

Tony Elumelu, the 61-year-old founder of Heirs Holdings, recounted how the previous administration under President Muhammadu Buhari allegedly prevented him from acquiring an oilfield. He made this known in an interview with Financial Times. Elumelu revealed that since 2017, Heirs Holdings had been trying to purchase the oilfield, even raising $2.5 billion for a different acquisition. However, he claimed that former President Buhari, along with his late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, blocked the deal. Elumelu was reportedly told that the Nigerian government could not permit such a strategically important asset to be controlled by a private operator. He found…

Nigerian businessman and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called on the government and security agencies to identify those responsible for stealing the country’s crude oil, particularly using vessels that navigate through Nigeria’s territorial waters. Elumelu emphasized that authorities should have the capacity to track and expose those involved in such large-scale theft. Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, highlighted the severe impact of oil theft on Nigeria’s economy in an interview published by the Financial Times on Friday. Elumelu, who has been vocal about the issue, pointed out that the theft of crude oil contributed to the divestment…

President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will persist in its efforts to persuade Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to rejoin the bloc. These countries severed ties with ECOWAS after facing sanctions due to military coups. Tinubu, who also serves as ECOWAS Chairman, emphasized the importance of enhancing regional security and upholding constitutional governance. Speaking in Abuja during a meeting with ECOWAS defense chiefs, he expressed determination to restore unity within the bloc. Tinubu acknowledged the challenges of his tenure, noting the exit of three member states, but stressed the importance of extending…

According to a new survey from CNBC and Generation Lab, young Americans are banking on Kamala Harris, US VP and Presidential Candidate of the Democratic Party to fix the economy of the country. A recent Youth & Money Survey, conducted after Biden exited the race in July, shows that 69% of Americans aged 18-34 believe the economy worsened under his presidency. However, when asked who could best improve the economy, 41% favored Harris, compared to 40% who supported Trump. Another 19% believed someone else, like third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., would be better. This marks a seven-point swing in…

The first step to healthy eating is stocking your kitchen with the right foods. Many foods contain hidden sugars and sodium, so it’s important to know what’s in your refrigerator. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the top causes of kidney disease, but managing these conditions can help prevent or slow it down. By making healthy food choices and controlling your intake of sugar, fat, sodium, and salt, you can reduce the risk of kidney disease and protect your kidneys. To keep your kidneys healthy, avoid these five foods in your daily diet: 1) Soda: Avoid soda! It offers no…

Officials in Valinhos have confirmed that there were no survivors in the plane crash that occurred earlier today. The aircraft crashed into a residential area, damaging only one home in a local complex. Fortunately, no residents were injured. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had also said earlier that it appears that all passengers are presumed dead. “I must be the bearer of very bad news, and I wanted all to stand up so we can take one minute of silence because a plane just fell in the town of Vinhedos in Sao Paulo with 58 passengers and four…

A plane carrying 62 passengers has crashed. It happened in Brazil’s São Paulo state, according to the airline VoePass. The ATR-72 aircraft was traveling from Cascavel in Paraná to Guarulhos in São Paulo. São Paulo’s state fire brigade confirmed that the crash occurred in the city of Vinhedo and dispatched seven crews to the site. Video footage captured the plane descending rapidly into a wooded area, followed by a large plume of black smoke. GloboNews aired scenes of a significant fire and smoke emerging from what appeared to be the plane’s fuselage. Additional footage showed the aircraft spiraling downward before…