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A massive fire erupted on Sunday morning at the Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa, Ogun State, rapidly spreading from an industrial facility to adjacent residential areas. Eyewitness videos circulating online showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky, with intense flames engulfing factory structures. Emergency responders were seen arriving to combat the blaze amid chaotic scenes as residents evacuated the area. As of press time, authorities have not confirmed the cause of the fire, and there are no reports of casualties or injuries. However, qouting residents, Vanguard reported that the incident began around dawn and is believed to have…
Two people were injured on Sunday morning when a loaded mini truck carrying perishable goods fell on its side on the Third Mainland Bridge near the Unilag waterfront, Lagos, traffic authorities have reported. In an update on X (formerly Twitter), the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed that the vehicle had been recovered, but transloading of the goods was still ongoing. “The vehicle involved in the earlier reported accident on the Third Mainland Bridge by Unilag waterfront inward the Island has been finally recovered. “Trans loading of the goods is yet to be completed as we await another truck to…
A former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said his appointment by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 was the result of years of trust, shared convictions, loyalty, and service, rather than a single moment. Mohammed, who served as information minister for almost eight years during Buhari’s administration, disclosed this in his book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration. The book, launched in Abuja on December 17, 2025, to coincide with what would have been Buhari’s 83rd birthday, chronicles his experiences as minister under the late President. Recalling the period after Buhari’s inauguration on…
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, believes the former world heavyweight champion will return to boxing after grieving the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria, Sunday PUNCH reports. Hearn, however, insisted that Joshua needs time to process the tragedy before making any decision on his boxing future. “I’ve had a few conversations with him. It’s only now we’ve been talking more because it’s going to take you time to get over something like that. I think all you can do in this situation is let people have their time,” Hearn told The Sportsman Boxing. “It…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Yewande Adekoya, on Saturday shared a deeply personal account of a miscarriage she experienced in 2013, describing how the incident strengthened her belief in God. Adekoya spoke in an emotional video posted on her verified Instagram page, where she recounted how she was rushed to the hospital after experiencing severe bleeding during her first pregnancy. “A few years ago, I remember it was 2013. I was pregnant at the time. After some months, I started to bleed, so I was rushed to the hospital. I knew I was miscarrying, like I was about losing the baby,”…
George Clooney had a heartwarming reunion with former ER costar Noah Wyle at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards on Saturday, January 10. Wyle, 54, was chosen to present his longtime friend Clooney, 64, with the Best Actor (Movies) Award for Jay Kelly at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Reporter shared footage of the former ER castmates sharing a hug as Clooney walked on stage to pick up his award. As he stepped up to the microphone, Clooney made a joke about the age requirements for winning an award from the AARP. (The AARP Movies for…
Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle has opened up on how Nigeria secured a crucial 2-0 win over Algeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The coach praised his players’ discipline and belief, which resulted in Nigeria’s deserved 2–0 victory over the North Africans in the quarter-final clash. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria booked a record 16th AFCON semi-final appearance with the victory in Marrakech on Saturday and will face hosts Morocco in the last four. Chelle said the players executed the game plan with maturity, adding that preparation and commitment were evident throughout…
If this four‑year mark offers any takeaway, it is that public service is neither a shortcut to impact nor a refuge for complacency. It is demanding, often misunderstood work that benefits from thoughtful participation. Imo State, like Nigeria more broadly, needs more professionals willing to come closer, not to seek validation, but to help strengthen decision‑making from within. Judgment, ultimately, belongs to citizens and history. Participation, however, remains a choice. My thoughts and experience! The 5th of January, 2026 makes it exactly four years since I was sworn in as Chief Economic Adviser to the Imo State Government by…
Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt absorbed holders Cote d’Ivoire’s pressure to secure a thrilling 3-2 quarter-final victory at the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. The win booked Egypt a semi-final clash with Senegal’s Lions of Teranga on Wednesday in Tangier. Morocco will meet Nigeria in the other semi-final in Rabat, setting up a mouth-watering conclusion to the tournament’s last four. Omar Marmoush opened the scoring in the 4th minute, finishing a precise pass from Emam Ashour to give Egypt an early advantage. Ramy Rabia doubled Egypt’s lead in the 32nd minute with a perfect header from a…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday attended a special church service to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Port Harcourt. The governor was accompanied by his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, alongside other senior government officials. The service marked the first public outing of Governor Fubara and his Deputy since the Rivers State House of Assembly initiated fresh impeachment proceedings against the governor on Thursday. This latest development represents the third impeachment attempt against Governor Fubara in less than three years, further heightening political tension in the state. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day service…
