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On November 6, nine out of three students of the Tansi International College, Awka, Anambra State were killed on the spot by lightning while playing on the school’s football pitch during a rainfall. It was reported that the students were seen ‘trembling and jerking on the turf,’ when the lighting stuck them on the field. While six were resuscitated, three unfortunately lost their lives. Lightning is an electrical discharge caused by imbalances between storm clouds and the ground, or within the clouds themselves. Most lightning occurs within the clouds. According to a Senior Registrar of Public Health, Adewale Adebanjo, “Thunderstrike…
Cooper DeJean has apparently left the notorious Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys rivalry on the gridiron after attending the 2026 Kentucky Derby alongside Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers. DeJean, 23, walked the red carpet at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, with a group of four companions. The pro athlete, fittingly, sported a pale green suit and lilac-toned sunglasses for the occasion, standing beside DCC’s Summers, 25, who stunned in a sleeveless floral sundress and an oversized hat. The rival cheerleader also snapped behind-the-scenes footage of the pair getting ready before they hit the iconic racetrack. “Derby timeeee,” Summers captioned a TikTok video,…
The Labour Party (LP) has fixed its presidential expression of interest and nomination forms for N50 million. It also pegged those of the governorship at N25 million, senatorial N10 million, House of Representatives N5 million, and House of Assembly N3 million. This is contained in a statement by the LP National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, on Sunday. Mr Asogwa also released the party’s primary election timetable and schedule of activities with the House of Assembly and governorship primaries holding on 27 May and National Assembly and Presidential primaries fixed for 29 May. He said the release of the timetable and…
The Niger State chapter of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners, NAGGMDP, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the state government to secure the release of a kidnapped doctor, warning of a total shutdown of health services if their demand is not met. The association is demanding the immediate rescue of Dr Tony Eghagagara, Head of Medical Services at New Bussa General Hospital in Borgu Local Government Area, who was abducted by bandits at his private clinic in Wawa town on April 22, 2026. In a communiqué released after an emergency general meeting, jointly signed by…
Yusuf Umar Datti, the member representing Kura/Madobi/Garun Malam Federal Constituency in Kano State, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress. In a resignation letter dated April 30, 2026, and addressed to the chairman of the party in Tanawa Ward, Kura Local Government Area, the lawmaker said his resignation takes immediate effect. The letter reads in full: “I write to formally tender my resignation as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), effective immediately from Thursday, 30 April, 2026. “It has been a privilege to be associated with the party. However, recent developments at the national level have made it…
Soldiers attached to Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, have stepped into a communal conflict involving the Agbaka and Anyiase communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Security sources revealed that troops stationed in Ukpiam were deployed around 12:10 p.m. on May 1 after reports emerged of renewed hostilities between the two communities. According to the sources, by the time the security team arrived at the troubled area, a number of houses had already been torched by the attackers, who escaped before troops could engage them. The sources further stated that the soldiers quickly launched a pursuit of the fleeing…
Popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has challenged Funke Akindele to a celebrity boxing fight. This came a few hours after Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe defeated Portable in a celebrity boxing match. Carter Efe defeated Portable on Friday to win the N50 million prize. Following Carter’s victory, E-Money, a Lagos-based socialist gifted him N50 to celebrate his win. DAILY POST reports that prior to the match, popular talent manager, and music executive, Soso Soberekon, gave N40 million to Carter Efe and Portable each. However, speaking speaking in a now viral post on her Instagram page, Eniola Badmus challenged Funke Akindele to…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle was in attendance during the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 36 encounter between Shooting Stars and Nasarawa United at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasinga, Ibadan, on Sunday. Shooting Stars won the keenly contested encounter 3-2 to move to third position on the NPFL table. Chelle was on a scouting mission ahead of this month’s 2026 Unity Cup. The Malian has promised to feature a significant number of local players in his squad for the invitational friendly tournament. Chelle will also be in attendance when Ikorodu City host Wikki Tourists at the Mobolaji Johnson…
Residents of Ekpoma in Edo State have been thrown into mourning following the killing of a businessman, Justice Oshioke, hours before his child’s dedication. Oshioke, said to be the Chief Executive Officer of a popular fast-food outlet, Principle Takeout, was reportedly shot dead by suspected kidnappers on Saturday night. Sources said the victim was attacked at Idumebo area of Ekpoma while returning home. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal, said the assailants attempted to abduct him, but he resisted. “The attackers tried to drag him into the bush, but he resisted, and he was…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun Command, has confirmed that three persons died while one other was injured in an accident that involved a Lexus Jeep and a Boxer bike along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday. The FRSC Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, confirmed the accident in a statement signed by the Command’s Spokesperson, Mr Odunsi Afolabi, in Abeokuta. Afolabi explained that the accident that involved eight male adults happened at about at 1.04 p.m. on Sunday at the Oniworo area on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. He added that the crash involved a blue Lexus Jeep with registration no GGE 18 JV…
