Author: Akintayo Adams

A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while preparing for departure at Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday night. The incident occurred around 9:50 PM local time, as Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was set to depart for Indianapolis. A bullet struck the right side of the plane, just below the flight deck, prompting the aircraft to return to the gate. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and all passengers were safely deplaned. The plane has been removed from service, and law enforcement authorities are investigating the incident. The runway was temporarily closed but has since reopened. Further details about the…

Trump has been active since being declared the President-elect, making several high-profile appointments that have garnered significant attention. His latest moves include the historical appointment of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General and Karoline Leavitt as the youngest White House Press Secretary in history. These appointments reflect Trump’s continued influence and his commitment to bringing in loyalists and fresh faces to his administration. Secretary of State: Mike Pompeo Secretary of the Treasury: Steven Mnuchin Secretary of Defense: James Mattis Attorney General: Matt Gaetz Secretary of the Interior: Ryan Zinke Secretary of Agriculture: Sonny Perdue Secretary of Commerce: Wilbur Ross Secretary of…

PDP Candidate Agboola Ajayi Wins Polling Unit in Ondo Governorship Election In a notable development during the ongoing Ondo State governorship election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Agboola Ajayi, has emerged victorious in his polling unit. At the conclusion of voting at the polling unit, Ajayi secured 194 votes, decisively defeating Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered only three votes. This result marks an early victory for Ajayi in his bid to unseat the incumbent governor, though the overall outcome of the election will depend on votes from other polling units across the state. Ondo…

Nigerian billionaire Geoffrey Ogunlesi, son of Adebayo Ogunlesi, recently proposed to American jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer with a dazzling $500,000 diamond engagement ring. The couple made their first public appearance together at the Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday. Meyer, who was previously married to actor Tobey Maguire, proudly showcased her engagement ring, which drew considerable attention at the event. The ring, estimated to be worth around $500,000 according to The Diamond Bank in Los Angeles, glittered under the lights and perfectly complemented Meyer’s elegant ivory minidress. The couple, who announced their engagement in September, have been a topic…

Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in an eight-round heavyweight match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night. Paul won by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight in his favor: 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73. The fight was sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and featured 2-minute rounds with both fighters using 14-ounce gloves, as opposed to the usual 10-ounce gloves for heavyweight bouts. Originally scheduled for July 20, the match was postponed due to Tyson’s medical attention during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles in May for an ulcer flare-up. Tyson, now…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will shut down the power supply to the International Terminal 2 (ITZ-2) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, from 1:00 AM to 4:30 AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This is for the replacement of the Bus Riser 11KVA high tension panel. FAAN has assured that this maintenance will cause minimal disruption to flight operations and passenger facilitation. Airlines, security agencies, and concessioners have been notified, and Royal Air Maroc will be relocated to International Terminal 1 during this period. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

President Bola Tinubu has posthumously awarded the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, with the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR). The announcement was made during the burial ceremony at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja on Friday. Tinubu praised Lagbaja’s invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s security and described him as a “Soldier’s Soldier.” The President also highlighted that his appointment of Lagbaja as COAS was one of his best decisions. Mrs. Maria Lagbaja, the widow of the late General, was present to receive the award medal on behalf of her late husband. The ceremony…

Nigeria’s inflation rate has surged to 33.88% in October 2024, up from 32.70% in September, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a significant increase and continues the upward trend observed over the past few months. The month-on-month inflation rate also rose to 2.64% from 2.52% in September. Food inflation, a major component of the overall inflation, saw a sharp rise to 39.16% in October, compared to 37.77% in September. Energy prices, particularly petrol, have also increased, with prices climbing to over ₦1,030 per litre from ₦617 in August. The rising cost of living continues to put…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the Atiku Campaign, as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. This announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, on Thursday. Bwala, a lawyer and notable public affairs analyst, previously served as a key aide to Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election. His appointment marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, as Bwala had been a vocal supporter of Atiku during the campaign. In addition to Bwala’s appointment, President Tinubu also named three…

A youth corps member was left in tears after her Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) was unexpectedly changed to a prison, just five months before completing her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the young lady expressed her shock and frustration, revealing that her PPA had been transferred to a correctional facility. She wrote: “Five months to finish NYSC, and they changed my PPA🤣😭 to correctional service. Omo!!! I cried and crodeee.” Her post quickly garnered attention, with concerned individuals flooding the comments section to share their thoughts and offer support. See some…