Author: Akintayo Adams

A 25-year-old Indian man named Rohitash Kumar narrowly escaped being cremated alive when he regained consciousness on a funeral pyre moments before it was set alight. The alarming incident occurred in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, raising serious concerns about medical negligence. Kumar, who had hearing and speech impairments, was admitted to a local hospital after suffering an epileptic seizure. Astonishingly, a doctor declared him dead upon arrival without performing the required postmortem examination. His body was subsequently sent to the mortuary and prepared for cremation following Hindu customs. Singh, the hospital’s chief medical officer, admitted that the postmortem report was falsified. “A…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited additional foreign schools to conduct the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This was announced in a statement by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Azeez Sani. The newly accredited schools are located in the Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea. “NECO Accreditation Team visited the Schools to assess their readiness to write the SSCE and BECE. “The Accreditation Team inspected classrooms, laboratories, libraries, computer laboratories, workshops, examination halls and sport facilities to determine their adequacy and suitability for NECO Examinations. “After a thorough evaluation…

New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has expressed his admiration for Mason Mount. Since joining from Chelsea in the summer of 2023, Mount has had limited playing time with the Red Devils. However, it seems the England midfielder will have a fresh start under Amorim, who plans to utilize him in two different positions within his tactical setup. Speaking before United’s match against Ipswich Town, Amorim stated: “Mason Mount… I have to say, I love that kid. You can see in his eyes how much he wants this, and that’s the most important thing. He has played in this system…

An Israeli airstrike on November 23, 2024, targeted central Beirut, destroying an eight-story residential building. The attack killed at least 11 people and injured dozens more. Rescue workers are still searching for survivors amidst the rubble. This strike is part of a series of airstrikes on Beirut over the past week, escalating the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The airstrike occurred around 4 a.m. local time, shaking the Lebanese capital and leaving a deep crater at the site. The Israeli military stated that the strikes were intelligence-based and targeted Hezbollah strongholds. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties and…

In 2024, several African nations are grappling with economic challenges stemming from a limited money supply, which significantly impacts their economic stability and growth potential. According to a recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), these countries have the lowest money supply as a percentage of their GDP: A low money supply often means there is not enough liquidity in the economy, which can deter both local and international investors. This lack of liquidity makes it challenging for these countries to implement effective economic policies, especially in times of economic downturns. Moreover, a reduced money supply can lead to…

Boosted by a 3.8% rise in Tesla’s stock on Friday and a new funding round that valued his AI startup, xAI, at $50 billion, Elon Musk, the world’s richest person now has a net worth of $347.8 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This surpasses Elon Musk’s previous record of around $340.4 billion set in 2021. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has seen his net worth increase by an unmatched $117.8 billion this year, putting him over $128 billion ahead of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who is currently worth $219 billion. Tesla’s stock has surged since Donald Trump’s victory…

A fire incident at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has resulted in the destruction of property worth millions of naira. The incident occurred early on Saturday, with sources within the hospital indicating that the fire gutted the Emergency and Accident Unit. Office equipment, books, engines, electronic gadgets, as well as the roof and ceiling, were among the items destroyed. The fire reportedly began at around 5 am in a pediatrics consultant’s office and an electrical spark is suspected to have started it. The fire caused the quick evacuation of about 16 patients…

Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has stated that he doesn’t smoke, even though he is often seen with cigarettes in his photos and videos. He explained that the cigarettes are purely for aesthetic purposes. The ‘Oba Pluto’ artist shared this in a recent interview with Soundcity. “One thing that my fans don’t know about me is that I don’t smoke. It’s just aesthetics,” he said. On what inspired him to do music, Shallipopi said, “What influences me to do music is hardship. You don’t want to go through hardship in this country.” Get instant and latest news…

In an extraordinary tale of survival and human ingenuity, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over six months. Originally planned as an eight-day mission, the astronauts found themselves in an extended stay due to significant technical issues with their return spacecraft. With their stay unexpectedly prolonged, Williams and Wilmore have had to adapt to the limited resources aboard the ISS. Their diet now consists of carefully rationed food supplies, including dehydrated casseroles and freeze-dried soups. The latter is particularly remarkable as it involves water sourced from the station’s advanced…

A recent survey by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has highlighted a concerning issue: two-thirds of Nigerian households cannot afford healthy and nutritious food. The “Nigeria General Household Survey–Panel (GHS-Panel) Wave 5 (2023/2024)” report found that 71 percent of households were struggling with the rising costs of major food items, leading to significant food shortages. This issue was particularly severe during June, July, and August, exacerbating the country’s food insecurity crisis. “Approximately two out of three households indicated being unable to eat healthy, nutritious or preferred foods because of lack of money in the last 30 days”, the survey…