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NIGERIA ARMY APOLOGIZE TO NPF FOR KILLING A POLICEMAN ON ROAD DUTY IN LAGOS
The Nigerian Army has commenced an investigation into an unfortunate incidence that involved an Army officer killing a policeman on road duty at Volks Bus Stop, in Ojo area of Lagos state on Wednesday.It was reported that the deceased policeman, Inspector Saka Ganiyu, was attempting to stop the army who was not in uniform from driving unlawfully against the traffic, however, he was killed unjustly in line of duty.The HEADQUARTERS 81 DIVISION whom has apprehended the accused army officer addressed the matter in a press statement released on Thursday through their Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Deputy Director, Olabisi Olalekan...
OBAMA REASONS WITH BLACK MEN TO SUPPORT HARRIS WHOSE STORY THEY CAN RESONATE WITH.
The Former president of United State, Barack Obama on Thursday made a direct appeal to Black men to support Vice President Kamala Harris.Washington Post reported that Obama gave the pep talk at an unannounced stop at a Harris campaign field office in Pittsburgh, directing his speech specifically at the black men stating he wants to “speak some truth” while addressing their hesitancy in supporting the Vice President Harris.“My understanding, based on reports I’m getting from campaigns and communities, is that we have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as...
“IT IS EVEN MORE WORRYING THAT T-PAIN IS UNDISTURBED BY THE HARDSHIP IN THE COUNTRY.” ATIKU ABUBAKAR
The former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar blamed the current economic woes on the failure of the current administration.Speaking on the fuel crisis and inflation, Abubakar opined that the situation will rather get worst over time than get better.He surmised this on this X post on Thursday afternoon.Referring to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate insinuated that tinubu feels less concerned by what the citizens are passing through.The former president post’s read: “The haphazard and disingenuous approach of the current administration to fuel subsidy management has been the reason we are...
THE FAST PACED CITY OF LAGOS AND ITS FOODSBY ADEOYE OLORUNSEUN ELIZABETH
Known as the Centre of Excellence, Lagos which translate to lakes in Portuguese, popularly called “Eko”, “Lasgidi” or “Lag” is located in the south-west part of Nigeria, with its significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion in AfricaThe official motto of Lagos State is “Justice and Peace.” “Justice” represents the importance of treating every individual fairly and without bias, while “Progress” signifies the hopes and aspirations of the people of Lagos State.Although the Lagos is the smallest state in Nigeria in terms of landmass, it is among the fastest growing states in the world.The city is known...
THE LATUKA’S PECULIAR CULTURE OF KIDNAPPING BRIDES BEFORE MARRIAGE.
The Latuka tribe are also known as the Otuho. They are a small ethnic group who practices subsistence farming. They keep large herds of cattle, sheep and goats in the mountains of south Sudan.Unlike in other part of the world where a man and a woman agrees to getting married if they are interested or have mutual feelings, however, these tribes are peculiar for kidnapping their intended before seeking the ‘to-be father of the bride’s approval.It is after this act that the suitor goes to visit the girl’s father along with his elder male relatives to ask for the blessing...
KIRK FRANKLINE, CHANDLER MOORE, KIERRA SHEARD GET DICED FOR FEATURING SONG IN A WORLDLY ALBUMBy Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth
American gospel singer, choir director Kirk Franklin Chandler David Moore, singer, pianist and worship leader, and Keirra Sheard, gospel singer and evangelist, are been thrashed on X by some set of the Christian worshippers for featuring in GloRilla new album ‘Glorious’.GloRilla, an American rapper from Memphis whose genre of music includes Hip Hop, Clunk, Trap. The rapper on Monday revealed that her new album encapsulate varieties with the inclusion of Gospel sounds.Mentioning Kirk, Moore and Sheard among the 11 musicians who joined on her new project however didn’t seat well in some Christians’ quarters.Kirk and Moore who are also members...
59 YEARS OLD TURKISH AIRLINE PILOT DIES IN MIDAIR
BBC has reported the death of a Turkish Airlines pilot who died after becoming ill on his own flight from Seattle on the north-west coast of the United States to Istanbul.According to the airline spokesperson Yahya Ustun, the 59 years old Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan reportedly collapsed mid-air and a second pilot and co-pilot took over the controls.In Ustun words: “When first aid to our captain on the plane was unsuccessful, the cockpit crew… decided to make an emergency landing, but he died before landing.”Adding that Airbus A350 plane landed in New York and plans were then made to fly the...