By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah There are days when a song drifts into your soul, rearranges your thoughts, and whispers clarity into the noise around you. Today, Burna Boy’s “For My Hand” did exactly that. I found myself replaying those lines, not for romance, but for revelation. Somewhere between the harmonies and Ed Sheeran’s soft echo, I realised the lyrics mirror the season Nigeria is walking through under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “I wanna be in your life until the night is overI wanna hold you so tight, so tight, come in closerIt’s been a hell of a ride for every single...
Abuja Man Crashes Into Trailer Packed On High-Speed Lane, Dies On Impact
Early Friday morning in A buja, at Police Signboard, Lugbe area, a man rushing his father to the hospital reportedly lost his Life instantly after running into a parked trailer, according to eyewitnesses, he was on call while driving. The driver was said to have died instantly upon colliding with a trailer parked in a high-speed lane, covered in tarpaulin.
Ogun Shuts Seven Battery Recycling Plants Over Alleged Poisoning
The Ogun State Government has shut seven used lead-acid battery recycling plants and ordered a temporary suspension of lead ingot exportation as part of urgent steps to investigate alleged lead poisoning in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, during an inspection tour in Ogijo following the circulation of a viral video highlighting potential hazardous contamination in the community. According to the commissioner, the government would not ignore any threat to public health. He explained that the suspension of lead ingot exportation is to allow for a thorough review of industrial activities. The commissioner...
Malaysia Arrests Former Top Aide To Prime Minister In Bribery Investigation
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency on Friday detained a former senior aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for further investigation amid bribery allegations. Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, who resigned as Anwar’s senior political secretary this week, was held after being questioned by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers, Chief Commissioner Azam Baki said. MACC will apply for a court order on Saturday to extend Shamsul Iskandar’s detention beyond 24 hours, Azam said in a statement. It will also apply to keep businessman Albert Tei, who says he has accused Shamsul Iskandar of bribery and was also questioned on Friday, in custody. “I have instructed my...
Nottingham Forest Dominate Malmo 3-0 in UEFA Europa League
Nottingham Forest delivered a commanding performance to defeat Malmo 3-0 in their latest UEFA Europa League clash. Ryan Yates opened the scoring in the 27th minute, giving Forest the early advantage. The Premier League side doubled their lead in first-half stoppage time thanks to Arnaud Kalimuendo, before Nikola Milenkovic put the game beyond doubt in the 59th minute. The victory marks Nottingham Forest’s second win in the Europa League this season. With eight points from five games, Forest currently sit 16th in the group standings. Manager Sean Dyche extended his unbeaten run to five games in charge of Nottingham Forest,...
Celtic Rally From Behind To Beat Feyenoord 3‑1 As O’Neill Praises Character
Celtic delivered a powerful comeback to beat Feyenoord 3‑1 in Rotterdam in their UEFA Europa League clash. Feyenoord took the early lead through Ayase Ueda in the 11th minute, but Celtic responded strongly before the break. Yang Hyun‑Jun levelled in the 31st minute and Reo Hatate put the visitors ahead with a goal in the 43rd minute. Benjamin Nygren sealed the win in the 82nd minute to complete a memorable turnaround for the Scottish side.  The result was especially significant for Celtic their first away win in Europe in more than four years and came on what could be...
Unai Emery Reacts As Donyell Malen Brace Secures Aston Villa 2 To 1 Win Over Young Boys
Donyell Malen scored a brace as Aston Villa defeated Young Boys 2 to 1 in the Europa League. The victory strengthened Villa’s position in the competition, moving them to third in the standings with four wins and one draw. After the match, head coach Unai Emery expressed both satisfaction and caution when assessing his team’s performance.“The team was very focused in the match. My first analysis is that we were consistent, but when we were winning two nil we did not use our opportunities to score a third. “We know we need the goal advantage to be in the top...
ICC Judges Reject Request To Release Duterte From Custody
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will remain in detention at the International Criminal Court after appeals judges on Friday rejected a request to release him on health grounds. The octogenarian is facing charges of crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs when in office, first as the mayor of a southern city and later as president. Duterte’s lawyers failed to show that an October decision by the lower chamber was unreasonable, Judge Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza said, addressing the full courtroom in The Hague. The former president was not in court on Friday....
Hon Yusuf Adamu Gadgi Warns House Again Nigerians Rebelling Against Their Leaders
Hon Yusuf Adamu Gadgi : “Do not hope, Mr. Speaker, that any member of a national assembly is safe to move, not by bandit, not by Boko Haram, by the people that elected you and I. “Time will come if action is not taken that Nigerians will take their destinies in their own hands.”
ICC Judges Reject Request To Release Duterte From Custody
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will remain in detention at the International Criminal Court after appeals judges on Friday rejected a request to release him on health grounds. The octogenarian is facing charges of crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs when in office, first as the mayor of a southern city and later as president. Duterte’s lawyers failed to show that an October decision by the lower chamber was unreasonable, Judge Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza said, addressing the full courtroom in The Hague. The former president was not in court on Friday....