When Lt. Col. Bukar Dimka of the Nigeria Army Physical Training Corps stepped out of his official residence on Macpherson Road, Ikoyi, in the early hours of February 13, 1976, he had one agenda in mind; the killing of the then Head of State, Gen. Murtala Muhammed. He achieved that criminal act by gunning down the Kano-born head of state a few minutes after the latter left the Dodan Barracks, Obalende, the official seat of the Federal Military Government at the time. Muhammed’s official black Mercedes Benz was riddled with bullets near a petrol station on Bank Road, (now Murtala...
Five Key Details From Zelesnky’s Address In Turkey
Five key details from President Zelensky, who addressed the media after meeting Turkish President Erdogan. Here are the main points he made: —BBC
Russia ‘Ready’ To Discuss ‘Possible Compromises’ – Delegation Leader
As reported, Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinksy has been addressing the media in Istanbul. He says Russia considers the talks in Istanbul as a continuation of the last face-to-face talks held between Ukraine and Russia in 2022. Medinsky says Russia is “ready” to discuss “possible compromises” and is in a “working mood”. He adds that his delegation – which Zelensky earlier called “low-level” – consists of “chief officials of all relevant authorities”. —-REUTERS
Tottenham captain Son Files Criminal Complaint Over Alleged Blackmail Plot
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has filed a criminal complaint with the South Korean police for being the victim of an alleged blackmail plot after it was reported that a woman threatened him with a false pregnancy claim. Gangnam Police Station in southern Seoul said it had detained a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s on suspicion of extortion and attempted extortion, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported., external The woman is alleged to have approached Son last year, claiming she was carrying his child. She reportedly demanded money to stay silent. The man then allegedly followed up with...
Gambia Probes Sale Of Ex-Leader’s Luxury Cars, Cows And Boats
The Gambian government has announced an investigation into the sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh, following widespread public concern. Some of the assets, including livestock and luxury vehicles, were sold off while a panel was still investigating the wealth Jammeh amassed during his 22-year rule. A newspaper investigation exposed alleged irregularities and an apparent lack of transparency in the sale of the assets, sparking protests organised by young people. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Adama Barrow pledged “full transparency” in the probe, saying assets recovered “belong to the people”. Jammeh, who seized power in...
Lagos Government Encourage Residents To Report Tenancy Agreement Fees Higher Than 10 Percent
Lagos State Government has cautioned against the collection of tenancy agreement fees beyond the stipulated 10 per cent and has asked residents to report to the authorities, anything outside such stipulations. At the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, warned against violation of the state’s tenancy law, which caps tenancy agreement fees at 10 per cent. “We have been overwhelmed by reports of the activities of these unscrupulous elements making life hard for Lagosians with agreements and commissions that...
Edobor, Student Nurse Involved In “Na Your Mama Be This” Viral Video Failed Her Final Year Examination
Osato Edobor, The Student Nurse At Delta State College Of Nursing, Agbor, Who Gained Public Attention After Being Queried By The Institution Over A Viral Song Titled “Na Your Mama Be This” Involving First Lady, Remi Tinubu, Has Sh0ckingly Failed Her Final Year Examination
Racism: Elon Musk Claim South Africa Refuses To Grant Starlink Operating License Because He Is Not Black
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation that provided international telecommunications services owned by Elon Musk. Musk claimed South Africa has passed 142 laws that forces discrimination against the white skin Africanas The Institute of Race Relations lists 142 laws mentioning race, mostly post-1994 equity measures like affirmative action, aiming to address apartheid’s legacy, not discriminate against non-black people. Starlink’s licensing issues likely stem from non-compliance with B-BBEE’s 30% black ownership rule, not Musk’s race, as regulators say no license was applied for. Musk had posted via “Gorklon Rust”, a temporary name adopted he Elon Musk on the social media platform X...