Author: Akintayo Adams

A fuel station, Pinnacle Oil, owned by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, was reportedly set ablaze by unknown arsonists early Friday morning. Witnesses say the attackers arrived in a Toyota Corolla and carried out the operation, causing significant damage. At least four cars in the vicinity were affected by the fire. In response, firefighters and security personnel swiftly arrived at the scene, barricading the Agbani Road axis leading to the station. The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the incident but suggested that a fuel leak from one of the vehicles in line to purchase fuel may have caused…

A last-minute attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to disqualify Asue Ighodalo, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from the Edo State governorship election has been dismissed by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Peter Lifu dismissed the APC’s suit, agreeing with Ighodalo’s lawyer, Chief Akinlolu Kehinde, who argued that the suit was baseless and unwarranted. The APC had sought to disqualify Ighodalo based on a prior judgment by Justice Inyang Ekwo, which questioned the exclusion of 378 delegates from the PDP primary that produced Ighodalo. However, the court did not declare the primary invalid.…

The University of Ibadan has confirmed that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has approved loan applications for 3,283 students. However, the funds have not yet been received by the institution. In an internal memo signed by the Registrar, G. O. Salisu, the university instructed department heads to allow these students to sit for the 2023/2024 first-semester examinations. The approval of these loans follows protests by students over the recent tuition fee hike endorsed by the university’s governing council. Demonstrations began after a circular announced the approval of revised levies for the current academic session, urging students to complete their registration…

Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, a federal lawmaker representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State, reportedly survived an assassination attempt on Friday morning. Okojie, who is married to Nollywood star Mercy Johnson, was attacked by armed men suspected to be political thugs at his residence in Uromi. Okojie’s media aide, Michael Ihaza, confirmed the incident, revealing that the attackers arrived in a Lexus GX 470 with a Rivers State registration number (PHC 253 FF). The thugs, disguised as police officers, attempted to carry out the attack but were thwarted by the lawmaker’s security team. Two of the attackers fled,…

British-Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza, who narrowly escaped death following his rescue from solitary confinement in a Siberian penal colony, has declared that Vladimir Putin’s downfall is “inevitable.” After serving two years of a 25-year sentence for opposing the war in Ukraine, Kara-Murza was freed in a historic U.S.-brokered prisoner swap in August. In an exclusive interview with The Independent, Kara-Murza emphasized that even if opposition leaders like himself or Alexei Navalny are killed, new leaders will rise to challenge Putin’s regime. He spoke passionately about the resilience of younger generations who continue to defy the Kremlin, insisting that they will…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed hope that U.S. President Joe Biden will support his “victory plan” to end the war with Russia, ahead of an upcoming visit to Washington. Speaking at a press conference with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv, Zelensky said the plan outlines key decisions that should take place between October and December, with the goal of halting the conflict that has claimed thousands of lives. Zelensky’s visit comes after a summer of heavy fighting, with Russian forces advancing in eastern Ukraine and Ukrainian troops holding parts of Russia’s Kursk region. The Ukrainian leader…

Hezbollah has launched more than 140 rockets into Israel following Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The rocket attacks targeted areas along the Lebanon-Israel border, in response to Israeli military strikes that destroyed over 100 Hezbollah rocket launch sites. Lebanon’s economy minister, Amin Salam, warned that the situation is spiraling out of control, with conflict intensifying by the hour. This escalation comes as Israel continues its war on Hezbollah’s ally, Hamas, in Gaza. The conflict has already resulted in the destruction of Hezbollah’s radio and communication equipment, causing 37 deaths and over 3,000 injuries.…

UFC star Israel Adesanya has placed a $10,000 bet on Anthony Joshua for his upcoming IBF heavyweight title fight against Daniel Dubois on September 21, 2024, at Wembley Stadium, England. Adesanya shared the stake on Instagram, predicting Joshua will win between the 10th and 12th rounds, with a potential payout of $50,000. The all-British clash, set in front of 96,000 fans, will be Dubois’ first fight at Wembley, adding to the pressure. Despite Adesanya’s confidence in Joshua, Dubois has boldly declared his intention to knock out the two-time former champion.

Revenue from Rail transport increasedto ₦1.69bn in Q2 2024, a 53.14% rise from ₦1.10bn in the same period of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The report shows that 689,263 passengers used the rail system in Q2, marking a 45.38% growth from 474,117 in 2023. Freight transport also saw growth, with 143,759 tons of goods moved by rail in Q2 2024, up from 56,936 tons the previous year. Revenue from goods conveyed via rail surged by 206.68%, reaching ₦537.36m, while pipeline transport contributed ₦42.08m. Other revenue sources saw a massive increase, hitting ₦994.68m. Despite this progress, Nigeria’s railway…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has emphasized the importance of maintaining romance in marriage, even amid spiritual duties. In a recent message, Adeboye revealed that he and his wife, Foluke, still use pet names in private, underscoring that “anointing does not reduce romance.” “Don’t let romance die,” he counselled. “Have a pet name that you call each other behind closed doors. Up until today, there is a pet name my wife calls me when we are alone. I equally have a pet name that I call her, and every time I call her…