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A male pedestrian has been killed in a hit-and-run accident along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway in Ogun State on Christmas Day. The incident occurred at about 8 a.m. near Odogbolu Junction, inbound Ijebu-Ode, according to the spokesperson of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, Babatunde Akinbiyi. Akinbiyi disclosed that the driver of the vehicle involved fled the scene immediately after the crash, before emergency officials could arrive. Images obtained from the scene showed the victim lying lifeless by the roadside, with visible injuries consistent with a vehicle impact, particularly to the head. Confirming the development, Akinbiyi said, “There…

Nigerian singer, Timaya fell on stage while trying to lift a plus-sized lady during performance. The incident occurred during his ‘Ukwu’ performance at the Gbaramatu Christmas Carnival in Delta State. Timaya in a now trending video on social media collapsed after the plus-sized woman jumped on him midday into his performance. The singer later got up and continued his performance amid cheers from the crowd. Watch video

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to renew their commitment to the ideals of unity, discipline, and professionalism in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. In a post obtained from the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Friday, the COAS made the call while addressing a cross-section of officers and soldiers of 81 Division Nigerian Army and Special Forces troops of Operation Restore Hope at the 243 Recce Battalion Parade Ground, Ibereko Barracks, Badagry, Lagos. Speaking through his representative, the Corps Commander Ordnance, Major General A. G. Ibrahim,…

Gunmen suspected to be fleeing an undisclosed incident on Christmas Day shot an assistant parish priest of Saint Kelvin Catholic Church, Ogbaku, in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The priest, whose identity had yet to be officially confirmed as of press time, was reportedly shot at about 8am on Christmas Day while approaching the church gate for morning Mass. A source, who pleaded anonymity, said the priest was hit in the right hand, adding that the assailant was not seen at the scene. According to the source, the gunmen appeared to have fired from a concealed…

The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sytemap Technologies Limited, marking a major step towards making land and real estate transactions safer, more transparent, and more efficient nationwide. For millions of Nigerians, buying land or property has long been a journey filled with uncertainty, as stories of disputed titles, multiple sales of the same property, and years of litigation remain common across the country. In a statement issued on Thursday, the organisations said the agreement brings together REDAN’s nationwide network of verified developers and Sytemap’s digital land and real estate infrastructure, designed to…

Tickets for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations group match against Tunisia at the Fez Stadium on Saturday have been completely sold out, in a surprise development amid concerns over low attendances at the tournament so far, The PUNCH reports. The Super Eagles will face what is expected to be their toughest test of the group stage after both sides opened their campaigns with victories. Nigeria began with a 2–1 win over Tanzania, with Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman on the scoresheet, while Tunisia impressed in a 3–1 victory over Uganda. With both teams level on three points, the winner in…

The National Executive Council of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria has announced the appointment of Mr Sydney Sparrow as the association’s Acting National President following the suspension of its substantive President, Mr Pretty Okafor. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by PMAN’s National Treasurer, Mr Baba Ojonugwa, and made available to journalists in Owerri on Friday. Ojonugwa said Sparrow’s nomination and appointment were the outcome of an emergency NEC meeting held to address what he described as serious governance and constitutional concerns within the association. He said, “The decision was reached at an emergency NEC meeting convened…

Liam Daniel/Netflix Kate and Anthony don’t need to be Bridgerton leads for fans to follow along with their love story — that’s what spinoffs are for. The hit Netflix series introduced viewers to Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate (Simone Ashley) during the second season, which was released in 2022. After meddling in his sister Daphne’s (Phoebe Dynevor) love life, Anthony got a taste of his own medicine when just about every character pushed him to act on his feelings for Kate during season 2. Kate and Anthony’s road to happiness didn’t come without its obstacles. Anthony nearly tied the knot…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with the United States of America, has conducted precision strike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements operating in parts of the North-west. The Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Mr Uba, a major general, said the operation was executed with the approval of appropriate authorities and formed part of sustained efforts to rid the country of terrorists and other criminal elements threatening national security. “The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in conjunction with the United States of America, has successfully conducted precision strike operations…

The second round of group-stage matches at the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is set to push the tournament beyond early promise and into true competitive intensity, as pedigree, pressure and psychology begin to outweigh opening-day momentum. After a first round that delivered 29 goals across 12 matches, alongside six clean sheets, AFCON has already shown its familiar balance between attacking ambition and defensive discipline. Now, with margins tightening and qualification equations beginning to form, the next set of fixtures could separate genuine contenders from early pretenders. From historic rivalries to heavyweight clashes involving Africa’s most decorated nations, the…