Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde  A two storey building has collapsed at the Iganmu area of Lagos Monday morning. The building came down heavily to the surprise of many who were not expecting the fall. The incident, captured in a video shared on X, saw residents fleeing to safety as the old building collapsed. Meanwhile, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed that there was no casualty in the building collapse. According to report, the agency’s Head of Public Affairs Unit, Mr Nosa Okunbor, who confirmed this in a statement, said that the building collapsed on its own at about 8:45am. “LASEMA Response…

Super Eagles to Boycott Match as Captain Narrates Ordeal Safiu Kehinde In the wake of the disturbing report of Nigerian National team getting locked up in an abandoned airport in Libya, the Federal Government has made move towards monitoring the situation and eventual return to the country. The minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has reached out to the Nigerian Mission in Libya and the authorities of the North African country over the situation. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Olusegun Dabiri-Erewa, on his official X handle on Monday.…

Safiu Kehinde Popular ex-Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Fregene has passed away after protracted illness. This was announced in a tribute on Instagram by fellow colleague, Segun Odegbami, who disclosed that the late goalkeeper has been on life support for the past one week. According to Odegbami, the Green Eagles goalkeeper, famously dubbed as ‘the cat’, reportedly died in the presence of his family on Sunday. “A few minutes ago, Peter ‘APO’ Fregene, OLY, former goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Green Eagles, who has been on life-support for the past one week, passed on to meet his Creator. “He died quietly in the presence…

Safiu Kehinde  Sequel to Israeli airstrike leaving on Gaza School leaving 15 dead, Hezbollah has, on Sunday night, retaliated with drone attack that killed four Israeli soldiers. The reprisal attack was targeted at an Israeli army base south of Haifa. According to report, it is the deadliest attack on an Israeli base since Israel stepped up attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon last month. Meanwhile, Lebanese health ministry says 51 people were killed across the country on Sunday by Israeli air strikes. Another 174 were injured, the ministry adds. Twenty-two of those killed were in the Mount Lebanon region, in the…

An Israeli attack on a school used to shelter displaced Palestinians has killed at least 15 people in central Gaza, officials say. Gaza’s Hamas-run Civil Defence Agency said the site in Nuseirat camp was struck by a volley of artillery on Sunday, killing entire families and wounding dozens more. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it was looking into the reports. Earlier, five children were reportedly killed by a drone strike while playing on a street corner in northern Gaza. The five children in northern Gaza were reportedly killed in an Israeli air strike while playing on a street corner…

Agency Report The Managing Director of Operations for Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade), Mr Celestine Anere, has vowed to eradicate fake drink production across all Anambra markets. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Sunday, Anere assured residents that individuals involved in producing fake drinks would face arrest and prosecution. He said seven suspects were arrested during a recent raid on fake manufacturing facilities in Nkpor, Idemili North LGA, and Onitsha, where hundreds of fake wines and other drinks were discovered. Anere noted that the state government, in collaboration with the Federal Government’s…

Safiu Kehinde  The International Press Centre (IPC) has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to foster citizens’ trust in the electoral process through transparent and accurate communication ahead of Ondo state gubernatorial election. IPC made the call on Sunday at a two-day workshop organised for Ondo State INEC staff ahead of the 2024 governorship election. According to the Executive Director of IPC, Lanre Arogundade, INEC could build trust by conveying accurate, timely, and accessible messages. “Clear and transparent communication is essential for building trust with the electorate, ensuring citizens are well-informed and addressing concerns,” he stated. He further urged…

Safiu Kehinde The Edo State Government has written to governor-elect,Monday Okpebholo, requesting for  establishment of his transition team. This was contained in a letter dated Oct. 10, 2024, and issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Joseph Eboigbe. Eboigbe stated that forming the team would facilitate meaningful discussions and vital information sharing between the team and that of the  outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki, in order to ensure seamless transfer of power. He said the move followed Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s inauguration of a 20-member transition committee in July, chaired by Eboigbe, to oversee the smooth transition of power and knowledge.…

Safiu Kehinde  At least three passengers have been confirmed dead in Lagos road accident. The accident, as disclosed by Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), occured after the fully loaded tanker experienced brake failure, resulting in the loss of three lives. According to LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at Second Rainbow, inward Mile 2 along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. A statement signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, revealed that the tanker collided with two Volkswagen Commercial buses and a Honda car (KTU 223 GH). “The victims,…

Safiu Kehinde  Nasarawa State Police Command has detained two suspects over alleged abduction and murder of their creditor in Obi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. This was confirmed by the Command’s spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel, during an address to newsmen on Sunday in Lafia. According to the PPRO, the two suspects from Shember community, Agwatashi village in Obi murdered one Mrs Felicia Namkywa, a petty trader whom one of them owed N44,000. He explained that the suspects were arrested by police detectives attached to Obi Division based on intelligence, following a complaint lodged at the station. “We received a…