Day: December 4, 2023

Governor Sani Orders Probe Of Kaduna Bomb Incident

Ganiyu Amodu

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has ordered a full investigation into Sunday’s military air strike at Tudun Biri village which claimed the lives of over 50 people. The villagers were observing Maulud celebration and were mistakenly killed and many others injured following a military drone attack targeting terrorists and bandits. In a statement issued to condole with the people of Tudun Biri community over the tragic incident, the governor said his administration is determined to prevent a repeat of the incident. He reassured the citizens that their security and…

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Death Toll Hits 80 As Army Apologises For Bombing Villagers In Error

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Army has claimed responsibility for the bombing of villagers during a Maulud Nabiy celebration at Tudun Biriin in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Officials of Kaduna State have said that the number of fatalities in the incident hit 80. The army, however, said the airstrikes were inadvertent, saying operatives were targeting terrorists. About 80 residents were feared dead in the airstrikes on Sunday night. Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, said in a statement on Monday that the Army…

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I’m Not Married At 34 Because Men Don’t Have Sense – Actress

Abibat Babalola

One of Nollywood’s outstanding actresses and media personality, Moet Abebe, has revealed why she is still single at 34. She spoke on the Bahd and Boujee Podcast, which she co-hosts with ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Tolanibaj. During the episode, which had Nollywood actor, Etim Effiong, as a guest, she said the main issue she has with men is that “they do not have sense”. READ ALSO: UNICAL Students Block Roads, Protest As Varsity Hikes Fees BREAKING: Many Killed As Air Force Jet Bombs Nigerian Villagers 28 Days To Go: This…

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UNICAL Students Block Roads, Protest As Varsity Hikes Fees

Abibat Babalola

Students of the University of Calabar ( UNICAL) have blocked major roads in the metropolis, in protest against the hike of tuition fees by the institution,  by over 100 per cent. Students of the University of Calabar ( UNICAL) have blocked major roads in the metropolis in protest against the hike of tuition fees by the institution by over 100 per cent. The management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) had over the weekend held a meeting when the decision to increase tuition fees was reached. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Many…

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BREAKING: Many Killed As Military Jet Bombs Nigerian Villagers

Ganiyu Amodu

“They were celebrating Maulud Nabiyy – birth of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) in Tudun Biri, a community within Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.”   There is mayhem in Kaduna where many villagers were killed on Sunday night following an alleged bomb attack by a Nigerian Air Force jet during Maulud celebration at Tudun Biri, a community within Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The bomb, which was reportedly dropped on the villagers who had gathered to commemorate Maulud at about 9:00 pm on Sunday, left about 30 people…

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28 Days To Go: This Is What Tinubu Said On PH Refinery

Damilola Olonade

Report Until Something Happens (RUSH) by Platforms Africa on 28 days to December deadline promised by Nigerian officials to complete the repair and deliver the Port Harcourt Refinery   In continuation of the countdown flagged off by Platforms Africa on the promised December date to complete and deliver the Port Harcourt refinery, which remained 28 days today (December 4), the focus is on what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on the deadline. The president declared that the Port Harcourt Refinery is to Resume Work By December in a chat with…

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Google Map: Violate Lagos Traffic Rule, Face The Law – Police To Driver

Abibat Babalola

▪️Why “I use google Maps” isn’t a defence for traffic offence – Police spokesman       The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has told a driver to face the law for violating traffic rules while being led by Google Maps on Saturday night. The driver, Oyiga Michael, had cried out on social media that he was arrested by the police at Ijesha while trying to locate his way home using the Google Map app as a guide. Immediately we got to the turn to Ijesha, they…

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47 Dead, 85 Injured In Tanzania Landslides

Ganiyu Amodu

No fewer than 47 people were killed and 85 others injured in landslides caused by flooding in northern Tanzania, a local official announced Sunday, with warnings the toll would rise. Heavy rain on Saturday hit the town of Katesh, some 300 kilometres (186 miles) north of the capital Dodoma, district commissioner Janeth Mayanja said. “Up to this evening, the death toll reached 47 and 85 injured,” the regional commissioner in the Manyara area of northern Tanzania, Queen Sendiga, told local media. Mayanja warned the death toll was “likely to increase.”…

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11 vs 11: Tottenham Holds Manchester City To Draw At Etihad

Ganiyu Amodu

Dejan Kulusevski conjured up a 90th-minute equaliser to earn Tottenham a 3-3 draw against Manchester City in a thrilling game at the Etihad Stadium. Jack Grealish had looked to have come off the bench to win it for the Premier League champions but in a game of high drama, Tottenham, who had led early on through Heung-Min Son, mustered a second equaliser to end their run of three consecutive defeats. READ ALSO COP28: Baker Hughes To Invest In Nigeria Refineries ‘Such Is Life’, DJ Cuppy Opens Up On Failed Engagement…

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COP28: Baker Hughes To Invest In Nigeria Refineries

Ganiyu Amodu

Baker Hughes, a global oil and gas giant has expressed interest and commitment to investing in Nigerian refineries, in a bid to sustain and enhance their investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Hughes’s commitment was made known during a pivotal meeting on the sidelines of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) between the Minister for State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri and Chairman, President/CEO of Baker Hughes, Mr Lorenzo Simonelli. According to a statement signed by Special Adviser to the Minister, Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor…

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