Author: Akintayo Adams

President Asíwájú Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR on Saturday announced the cancellation of all his official events in Lagos State, where he is spending the end of the year holidays, over the death of several Nigerians in stampedes in Abuja and Anambra State. Earlier today, a tragic stampede occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, while another occurred in the Okija community, Anambra State, simultaneously during a rice distribution event. Related || 20 feared dead in Okija Rice distribution stampede Reacting, Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, sympathized with…

United States Senator for Kentucky, Rand Paul, has endorsed Elon Musk as the next Speaker of the House. Paul made this suggestion in a statement on his official X account on Thursday, noting that the Speaker of the House does not need to be a member of Congress. He stated, “Nothing would disrupt the swamp more than electing Elon Musk . . . think about it . . . nothing’s impossible. (not to mention the joy at seeing the collective establishment, aka ‘uniparty,’ lose their ever-lovin’ minds).” This endorsement comes amid growing GOP backlash against House Speaker Mike Johnson over…

Mexican wrestling legend Rey Mysterio Sr., whose real name was Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, has passed away at the age of 66. The news was confirmed by his family and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide, a prominent Mexican wrestling promotion. Rey Mysterio Sr. began his wrestling career in January 1976 and officially retired in 2009, although he made a few appearances in the ring after his retirement. Rey Mysterio Sr. was the uncle of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio Jr. and the great-uncle of WWE superstar Dominik Mysterio. He was known for his incredible skill and charisma in the ring,…

Chelsea winger Jadon Sancho revealed that he has always been a fan of the Blues, crediting his childhood admiration to Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League match against Everton, Sancho shared his excitement about being back at the club where he spent his early years supporting. Sancho joined Chelsea on loan from Manchester United after struggling to secure regular playing time at Old Trafford. He expressed his feelings about returning to Chelsea, saying, “It’s still a bit weird to me… but it’s always good to be home. My family is close.” He also mentioned his…

A tragic stampede occurred in the Okija community, Anambra State, on Saturday morning, December 21, 2024, during a rice distribution event. At least 20 residents are feared dead, with many others injured. Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene, noting that the victims were predominantly women. Multiple social media videos show lifeless bodies scattered on the ground after the incident. Charles Aburime, the Chief Press Secretary to the Anambra governor, confirmed the occurrence and stated that the state government is closely monitoring the situation. He mentioned that the government would soon release an official statement. This heartbreaking incident comes just days after…

A tragic stampede occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning, December 21, 2024. The incident took place as thousands of residents gathered to receive palliatives distributed by the church. Sadly, at least 10 people, including children, are feared dead, with many others injured. Eyewitnesses described the chaotic scene, noting that many arrived as early as 4:00 AM to secure their share of the palliatives. The stampede happened between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM when the crowd surged forward. Padre Mike Nsikak Umoh, the National Director of Social Communications at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has denied recent reports suggesting that the newly revived Port Harcourt Refinery has been shut down again. According to Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, the refinery remains fully operational and continues to load petroleum products as usual. He emphasized that these shutdown claims are false and urged the public to disregard them. Soneye also highlighted that a group of former Group Managing Directors of NNPC recently visited the refinery and verified its operational status. Currently, the refinery operates at 70% capacity, producing substantial quantities of diesel, kerosene, and low-pour fuel…

A woman named Olamide Thomas has been arrested and arraigned at a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly threatening Seyi Tinúbú and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The charges stem from a viral social media post in which Thomas made threatening remarks in Yoruba, stating that Seyi Tinúbú would die this year and that misfortune had befallen the Tinúbú family. She also made threats against the IGP and the Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi. Thomas was charged with three counts of transmitting threatening communication through a computer system or network. She pleaded not guilty to all charges.…

Oyo State Governor Sèyí Mákindé has decided to cancel his birthday celebrations, which were scheduled for December 25th, in a gesture to honor the victims of a tragic stampede in Ibadan. Related || Police arrest Ooni’s ex-Wife over Ibadan carnival stampede The incident occurred at a children’s carnival at Islamic High School in the Basorun area of Ibadan, resulting in the loss of 35 children’s lives. Describing the event as “painful, unfortunate, and preventable,” Governor Makinde announced that he would spend the day alone indoors instead of celebrating. The announcement was made during a visit from a delegation of the…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered MTN Nigeria Communications Limited to pay ₦15 million in damages for violating a customer’s privacy through unsolicited messages and caller tunes. This ruling came after public interest lawyer Ezugwu Anene appealed, arguing that MTN’s actions infringed on his right to privacy and disrupted his use of airtime. Justice Okon Abang, delivering the judgment, described MTN’s unsolicited services as a breach of Anene’s rights, stressing that telecommunications providers must respect customers’ preferences and avoid imposing unwanted services. The court found that the sending of unsolicited text messages violated subscribers’ rights under Section 37…