Author: Safiu Kehinde

Agency Report The menace of underage driving in Nigeria is a significant concern that poses risks to the safety of the underage drivers, passengers, and other road users. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the menace is aggravated by the seeming lack of enforcement of age restrictions for driving. NAN also reports that other factors causing it included accessibility of vehicles to underage individuals. Other causes are peer pressure and thrill-seeking behaviour and economic necessity, as some underage individuals may drive for livelihood The obnoxious trend often leads to Increased risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities as well…

As Eddie Howe Becomes First English Manager in 17 Years to Win Domestic Cup Safiu Kehinde Newcastle United has ended their 70 years of trophy draught as Dan Burn and Aleksander Isak fired the Magpies to League Cup final victory over Liverpool on Sunday. Local boy Burn headed the Magpies into the lead on the stroke of half-time, and Isak’s 23rd goal of the season seven minutes after the restart secured a first domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup. Prior to last night’s historic moment, Newcastle last tasted piece of silverware at the 1969 Inter Cities Fairs Cup. Eddie…

Safiu Kehinde Lagos State government has alerted residents across the state of imminent flash floods and strong wind ahead of the rainy season. The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Sunday. According to the post, the state is anticipated to experience above normal rainfall amounts in the first peak of the rainy season while normal rainfall amounts are expected in the second peak of the 2025 rainy season. Wahab raised the alarm while speaking during the press briefing of the Seasonal Climate Predictions (SCP) held at Alausa on Wednesday.…

Safiu Kehinde Fatai Odunsi, father of Nigerian music artist, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has disclosed that the rift between him and his son has been resolved. He also confirmed that the singer is currently looking for a house to buy for him. NPO reported that the musician came under spotlight after the viral video of a stroke-ladened Odunsi begging for financial assistance surfaced on social media last week. Amid the controversies, the singer’s paternal family would also call him out in another video, urging him to take care of his father as well as his 11-year-old daughter he…

Safiu Kehinde Nigerian entertainer, Kehinde Ganiyu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has settled his rift with fellow entertainer and Nollywood actor, Babatunde Tayo (Baba Tee). Both men appeared to have sorted their differences days after Ijoba Lande accused Baba Tee of having sexual affair with his estranged wife simply identified as Darasimi. Recall that Ijoba Lande had in a viral video recounted how his wife had cheated on him with other men in the entertainment industry, including Baba Tee. Ijoba Lande Darasimi of infidelity, alleging that she had been involved with multiple men in the entertainment industry, including Baba Tee.…

Safiu Kehinde Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for allegedly threatening a Corp member who criticized President Bola Tinubu. NPO reported that the corp member identified as Ushie Rita, had taken to her tiktok page @talktoraye to express distress over the soaring cost of living particularly as a youth corper. She decried the economic condition of the country which claimed was overwhelming for her as she labelled Tinubu a “terrible President”. Rita would, in another post alleged being threatened by NYSC Board to pull down the video. Reacting in a statement issued on Sunday, Amnesty…

Safiu Kehinde The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted shipment of cocaine, opioid, tramadol, and other illicit drugs concealed in prayer beads, packs of board games and female cloths. The consignments which were bound for the United States, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Poland, and United Arab Emirates through different logistics firms were confiscated by operatives of the NDLEA. This was disclosed in a statement issued on the agency’s official website on Sunday. According to the statement, at least two suspects behind some of the aborted missions were arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos. Among the…

Safiu Kehinde The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the suspension of Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The accountability filed a lawsuit against the Senate President over failure to reverse what it described as “patently unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan”. SERAP, in a statement issued on Sunday, held that the purported suspension is based solely on the peaceful exercise of her right to freedom of expression. NPO reported that the Senate had slammed six month suspension on Akpoti-Uduaghan following her clash with Akpabio over seat arrangement last month. Natasha was alleged…

Safiu Kehinde Nigerian social media influencer, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has drummed support for the Corp Member who, in a viral video, called President Bola Tinubu a “terrible President”. NPO reported that the corps member identified as Ushie Rita, had taken to her tiktok page @talktoraye to express distress over the soaring cost of living particularly as a youth corper. The corps member, who claimed to have come under threat by National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) officials, stated that the economic condition is overwhelming for her especially as it is the first time she will be living…

Safiu Kehinde Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has emerged winner of the Independent Awards 2024 for Best Woman of the Year. Dedicating the award to Nigerian women and youth, the First Lady praised their tireless contributions towards the nation’s growth and development at the Independent Awards 2024 Gala Night held on Saturday in Lagos. Mrs Tinubu, a former Lagos Central senator, was represented by Hajia Fatima Tajudeen, wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. She said the award was dedicated to every Nigerian woman and youth contributing to the country’s progress, describing them as Nigeria’s unsung heroes. The…