Author: Akintayo Adams

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its handling of subsidy removal reforms. In an interview with News Central TV on Wednesday, Obi stated that if given the chance, the government would even remove subsidies on air and charge Nigerians for it. “I’ve said it before: we need to know what is being removed and where it is being applied. Right now, no one knows the current status of the subsidy,” Obi remarked. “They’ve removed petrol and electricity subsidies. Soon, they’ll remove the air subsidy. If they could, they…

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has urged states along the Benue River to heighten their vigilance due to the planned release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam. In a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Ibrahim Mohamed, the agency identified the states likely to be impacted by the water release: Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers. NIHSA also called on all levels of government to implement preventive measures to mitigate potential flooding from rising river levels during this period. According to the statement, the water release will start…

A woman, identified as @pretty_vikkii on X, recently vented about a disappointing date experience. She shared that the man she went out with took her to an eatery and bought her a meat pie instead of a proper meal. To make matters worse, she said, he handed her exactly N300 for transportation — the precise amount required for her fare, which she promptly rejected. Recounting the incident, she said: “I went on a date yesterday with this guy, and he bought me meat pie instead of food. That wasn’t even the worst part. Do you know this guy gave me…

Former Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) has called on Nigeria’s service chiefs to decisively address the ongoing banditry and return the country to peace. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja for “Big Boots: Lessons from my military service” by retired Major-General Solomon Udounwa, Danjuma criticized the current state of insecurity and insisted that there are “no excuses” for the continued violence and abductions. Danjuma, who was the chairman of the event, emphasized the urgent need for action to end the “pandemic” of violence in Nigeria. He praised the author for his dedication and military career. In…

Al Nassr, the Saudi club of Cristiano Ronaldo, announced the departure of Portuguese coach Luis Castro on Tuesday, just a day after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Iraq’s Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League Elite stage. The result added to the club’s sluggish start to the domestic season, with Ronaldo’s current contract set to expire next summer. In a statement posted on X, Al Nassr expressed gratitude to Castro and his staff for their work over the past 14 months, wishing them success in the future. Castro, 63, is the third coach to leave the club since Ronaldo’s arrival…

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul, was arrested late Monday in New York following his indictment by a federal grand jury. Though the charges remain under seal, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams confirmed Combs is in federal custody and details will be revealed once the indictment is unsealed. Combs, 58, was taken into custody at a Manhattan hotel. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, stated that Combs had been cooperating with the investigation, relocating to New York in anticipation of potential charges. Agnifilo criticized the decision to prosecute, describing Combs as a family man and music icon, asserting his innocence and asking the…

A man suspected of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump camped outside a Florida golf course for nearly 12 hours with food and a rifle before being spotted by a Secret Service agent who opened fire, according to court documents. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, did not fire any shots and fled after the agent fired in his direction. He was later arrested in a neighboring county. Routh appeared in federal court on firearms charges, marking the start of a criminal case just weeks before the presidential election. This incident follows another attempt on Trump’s life in July, raising concerns about the…

Joyce Parker Hospital, a children’s mental health unit in the UK run by Cygnet Health Care, is set to close following allegations of staff physically abusing patients. The decision comes after multiple reports surfaced, including a Care Quality Commission (CQC) investigation that highlighted staff allegedly dragging children across the floor while restraining them. Parents have spoken out about their children’s mistreatment, including incidents of physical abuse and neglect. One mother described her daughter being “covered in bruises” and subjected to harsh treatment, while another parent shared that her son was traumatized after being “dragged by his feet” out of his…

A 51-year-old Irish Liverpool fan tragically lost his life on Monday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the A4 highway near Orio al Serio Airport in Bergamo, Italy. Reports from Italian media indicate that the fan had just arrived in Italy from Manchester and was trying to reach the NH Hotel for the night. Local authorities discovered his body near the airport, with no sign of the two companions who had traveled with him. Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera revealed that the man was a Liverpool supporter and had a ticket for the Champions…

Salisu Ahmed, a 66-year-old Nigerian man, recently shared his experience of living with HIV for 31 years after contracting the virus from his first extramarital affair. In an interview with reality star Doyin David, Ahmed opened up about the immense challenges he faced, including severe social stigma, being denied access to shared facilities, losing his teaching job, and being abandoned by his wife and children. Ahmed explained that around 85-90% of people living with HIV contract the virus through sexual intercourse. Reflecting on his personal journey, he revealed how he was ostracized, saying, “I was denied the use of the…