Residents of Aderinola Street and Adeyi Avenue in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Thursday gathered for a candlelight procession to honour victims of the 2024 Ibadan explosion. The tragedy, which occurred a year ago in Bodija Estate, claimed at least five lives, leaving over 50 houses and several vehicles severely damaged. The explosion was caused by illegal miners storing explosive devices in a residential apartment. Governor Seyi Makinde addressed the incident, attributing it to negligence and inaugurated a 10-member committee in December to oversee the distribution of relief funds. He emphasized that the support was meant to assist the victims,…
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Tension gripped Benin City on Wednesday when suspected thugs fired sporadic gunshots near the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal premises, heightening security concerns in the area. The incident occurred on Reservation Street, near Ezoti Junction, adjacent to the High Court complex. A viral video captured a youth, wearing a cap branded with the logo of the Peoples Democratic Party loading bullets into a pump-action rifle. Emerging from an unregistered white Toyota Hilux van, he fired multiple shots into the air, causing panic among bystanders. Eyewitnesses reported that the gunshots echoed into the tribunal premises, disrupting proceedings as startled passersby stood in…
President Joe Biden is removing the US designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House said Tuesday, in a deal that will see imprisoned protesters released in the communist country. The move will likely be overturned after the return to office next week of Republican Donald Trump, who reinstated the designation in the last few days of his first term of office in 2021. “An assessment has been completed, and we do not have information that supports Cuba’s designation as being a state sponsor of terrorism,” a senior adminstration official told reporters. It was not clear…
Introduction Growth is common for most entrepreneurs, and so is success. Yet, the balance between dreams and practicality still needs proper strategization, but what kind of approach in today’s telltale market will help set you apart? Imagine that for all your efforts to innovate and expand your market reach to build a strong foundation within your industry, there is tangible success too. This article will throw light on how growth strategies can help businesses achieve the best optimization with resource allocation sustainably. Analyzing Business Growth Models Formally speaking, growth models in broad terms refer to the systematic combination an organizational…
Ahead of the local government election in Ondo State, the ruling All Progressives Congress has declared that it is determined to win the poll. PeterThe Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed Saturday, January 18, 2025, for the conduct of the poll which will take place across the 18 local government areas of the state. Speaking with journalists on Monday, at the party secretariat, Akure, the state capital, on the preparation of the party ahead of the election, the Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr Alex Kalejaiye, said the party would not be involved in electoral malpractices to win the…
The electric Kylian Mbappe sent Madrid ahead but a dominant Barcelona hit five in response before their goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off in the second half. Madrid were hoping to avenge their 4-0 defeat by Barcelona in October’s La Liga Clasico but instead were left battered and bruised by their arch-rivals in Jeddah. After Mbappe’s opener, Lamine Yamal leveled and Robert Lewandowski sent Barcelona ahead from the penalty spot, with Raphinha bagging a brace and Alejandro Balde also on target. Rodrygo Goes pulled one back for Madrid with a free-kick but they could not capitalise further on their numerical…
The Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has responded to the All Progressives Congress over rumours of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s alleged defection There had been rumours that Oborevwori was planning to join the APC, which the governor had earlier dismissed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon. Recall that the APC, in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Mr Valentine Onojeghuo, and made available to journalists in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Thursday, addressed rumours about Oborevwori’s alleged plans to join their party, labelling it as speculation. Reacting to the statement,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has come under scrutiny following its request for ₦126bn for its 2025 operations, a non-election year. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday, said that the umpire would require about N126bn to fund its activities in 2025 and begin preparation for the 2027 general elections. Mahmood stated this at the National Assembly Complex while defending the 2025 budget proposal before the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters. Reacting, a former Senator who represented Taraba State, Abubakar Yusuf, described the budget as excessive and questioned the rationale behind such a significant amount being allocated when no major…
Manchester City are reportedly closing in on a deal for young defender Abdukodir Khusanov. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed on Friday via X that the agreement with RC Lens is in its final stages, with personal terms already agreed upon. “Pep Guardiola also gave his own green light. As exclusively revealed 10 days ago, he’s the main target, and the agreement with RC Lens is at final stages now. Khusanov agreed personal terms as he wants the move,” Romano wrote. The Uzbekistan international is seen as a promising talent, with Guardiola keen on bolstering City’s defence with young prospects. In…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has criticised President Bola Tinubu, saying his economic reform policies are putting the North and Nigerians at large under strain. Mohammed said he is not on good terms with the President, whom he accused of not listening to the people. The governor made the claims when he received the National Chairman Council of Ulama Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah Wa’Ikamatis Sunnah, Sheikh Sani Jingir, who paid him a condolence visit at his office in Bauchi, the state capital. Public Affairs commentator, Abdul-Aziz Abubakar, shared a video of the Governor’s remarks on his X handle on Wednesday. “It is true…