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Plane from Dana Air disabled following crash-landing at Lagos airport

23Apr

By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments

Press

Plane from Dana Air disabled following crash-landing at Lagos airport

Confirmation has been made by Dana Air that one of its planes slid off the runway at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport during the early morning hours on Tuesday. In a statement released the same day, Dana Air confirmed the incident. The airline acknowledged that the plane, which had flown in from Abuja, veered off the runway during its landing attempt. No casualties were reported, and Dana Air expressed its relief, informing both the Accident Investigation Bureau and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority of the occurrence. According to the statement, Dana Air stated, “Dana Air deeply regrets to inform the general public of a runway mishap involving one of our planes, with registration number 5N BKI, that was en route from Abuja to Lagos today 23/04/24." “We express our reli...

President Federation Cup Round of 64 Venues and Dates Released by NFF

23Apr

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Sports

President Federation Cup Round of 64 Venues and Dates Released by NFF

According to a report from NewsNow, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the venues and dates for the upcoming President Federation Cup Round of 64 fixtures. All participating teams and state FA secretaries received confirmation of the venues and match dates through an official letter from the NFF. The scheduled matches are set to be played on May 1st and May 2nd. On May 1st, Bendel Insurance, the current titleholders, will face off against Stormers FC of Abeokua at the Area 3 Football Pitch in Abuja. One of the most anticipated fixtures of this round will be between Kano Pillars and Rangers, taking place in Abuja on May 2nd. The ultimate victor of the tournament will secure a spot to represent Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup for the following season.

President Federation Cup Round of 64 Venues and Dates Revealed by NFF

23Apr

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Sports

President Federation Cup Round of 64 Venues and Dates Revealed by NFF

According to a report by NewsNow, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has disclosed the venues and dates for the upcoming President Federation Cup Round of 64 fixtures. All participating teams and state FA secretaries have been notified of the confirmed venues and match days through an official communication from the NFF. The matches are scheduled to take place on May 1st and May 2nd. On May 1st, reigning champions Bendel Insurance will face off against Stormers FC of Abeokua at the Area 3 Football Pitch in Abuja. One of the most anticipated matchups of the round, featuring Kano Pillars and Rangers, is set to happen in Abuja on May 2nd. The eventual winner of the competition will earn the opportunity to represent Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup during the next season.

23Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Joint Efforts by Pakistan and Iran to Combat Terrorism

An agreement has been reached between Pakistan and Iran to address the issue of terrorism, including the imposition of bans on certain organizations within their respective territories, as announced by the Pakistani Interior Ministry. The decision was made during a meeting between Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Iranian counterparts, Ahmad Vahidi and Amin-Hossein Rahimi, the Justice Minister of Iran. According to a statement by the ministry, both countries have agreed upon a collaborative action plan to combat terrorism, enhance mutual support, and facilitate the exchange of intelligence. Furthermore, it was revealed that a security agreement between the two nations will be signed promptly. In addition to these measures, both parties have agreed to lift fines on their ...

UN Reports Over 50,000 Displaced in Northern Ethiopia Due to Armed Clashes

23Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

UN Reports Over 50,000 Displaced in Northern Ethiopia Due to Armed Clashes

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), more than 50,000 individuals have been forced to flee their homes in rural areas of northern Ethiopia as a result of armed conflicts since April 13. In a recent situation report, UNOCHA revealed that the majority of those displaced are women, children, and elderly individuals who are now seeking shelter in the towns of Kobo and Sekota located in the Amhara region. The humanitarian crisis is severe, with a significant number of women and children requiring urgent humanitarian assistance for their survival. Efforts are being made by the government and humanitarian organizations to provide food and healthcare services; however, these efforts are hampered by limited resources. On April 13 and 14,...

23Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Nigeria Prime for Local Policing, Promises to Curtail Insecurity – Primate Ayodele

Emphasizing the need for state policing, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, stated on Tuesday that Nigeria is now at a stage where local policing can effectively tackle the country's insecurity challenges. This statement was in response to the comments made by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, regarding the establishment of state police units. Contrary to Egbetokun's assertion on Monday that Nigeria is not yet prepared for state policing, Primate Ayodele firmly believes that with proper implementation, local policing could significantly enhance law enforcement by providing crucial intelligence at the grassroots level to safeguard the lives of Nigerian citizens. In an announcement made by his media representative, Oluwatosin O...

Breaking News: Kid Cudi Suffers Foot Injury After Coachella Stage Jump

23Apr

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

Entertainment

Breaking News: Kid Cudi Suffers Foot Injury After Coachella Stage Jump

During his Weekend Two performance at Coachella, the renowned American rapper Kid Cudi had to cut his show short after fracturing his foot. The injury occurred when the hip-hop artist leaped from the stage at the Sahara Tent. Following the incident, Cudi was swiftly taken to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care on Sunday evening. By Monday, he took to X to inform his fans that he had been released from the medical facility. Reflecting on the mishap, he described it as an "unforeseen event," emphasizing that he had never experienced a bone fracture previously. In a message to his supporters, Cudi expressed gratitude, stating, "Today I fractured my foot during the show. Just left the hospital. This is a completely new experience for me as I've never had a broken bone before....

According to Lagos FRSC, 111 road crashes and 17 deaths were registered in three months

23Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

According to Lagos FRSC, 111 road crashes and 17 deaths were registered in three months

In the initial quarter of 2024, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Lagos State Command documented 111 Road Traffic Crashes (RTC). Babatunde Farinloye, the Sector Commander, made this revelation during a press briefing held in Lagos on Tuesday. Within the period under review, a total of 535 individuals were involved in these road accidents, with 17 fatalities reported. Farinloye noted, “We had a total of 179 casualties, comprising 162 injured persons and 17 fatalities. There were 111 total recorded cases, with 14 categorized as fatal, 65 as serious, and 32 as minor incidents.” He mentioned that the accidents involved 98 commercial vehicles, 69 privately owned vehicles, and two government-owned vehicles. Emphasizing the goal of zero fatalities, he stated, “Accidents may occur due to va...

Nasarawa Police Apprehend Alleged Kidnappers

23Apr

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Nasarawa Police Apprehend Alleged Kidnappers

In Mararaba, the Nasarawa State Police Command has successfully captured three individuals suspected of involvement in kidnapping. The arrested individuals, Babangida Abdullahi (29), Mohammed Abubakar (27), and Yakubu Sani (30), all inhabitants of Aso B Mararaba, Karu LGA, purportedly collaborated to abduct Ibrahim Idris, who happens to be an uncle to one of the suspects. According to a statement by Nasarawa's Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, the suspects menaced Idris with threats of kidnapping unless he paid a sum of N2 million. Idris, out of fear of being abducted, complied with the demand and left the specified amount at a designated location as instructed by the suspects. Following the handover, the suspects retrieved the money and split it among themselves. "Th...

23Apr

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

Entertainment

‘John Legend Labels Donald Trump as a Fundamental Racist’

Renowned American artist, John Legend, has characterized the ex-president of the United States, Donald Trump as an unequivocal racist at his core. Legend contends that Trump had consistently exhibited racist inclinations even prior to assuming the mantle as the 45th President of the U.S., highlighting incidences where he discriminated against black individuals from accessing his establishments in the past. Furthermore, Legend asserts that the Republican nominee for the forthcoming U.S. presidential elections "undeniably subscribes to the theory of genetic superiority within humanity." Legend criticized Trump's immigration policies as being steeped in prejudices. According to John Legend, as reported on Daily Loud, "He [Donald Trump] has perpetually espoused the belief that black indiv...