Author: Rashaad Harris

Residents of Oregun, Ikeja area of Lagos State were thrown into panic on Sunday when a tanker conveying 45, 000 litres of diesel fell on an electric pole. However, the incident which occurred along Etal Avenue, off Oregun Road did not result in the loss of lives. According to the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu, “On getting to the scene of the incident, it was discovered that a tanker with registration number unknown, conveying 45,000 litres of diesel fell on its side, discharging its content into the drainage. “The immediate cause of the incident could not…

Terrorists raided Bali town, the headquarters of Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Sunday killing three people. It was gathered that many other residents were kidnapped by the hoodlums after they entered the community and killed a Taraba Marshall officer. According to the Tiv central leader and Chief of Tiv in Bali, Zaki David Gbaa (Ter Tiv Bali II), the criminals who came in on motor bikes started the raid around 11pm “The attackers invaded the town at about 11pm. Two of my subjects were killed in the attack, and two others who were badly injured are receiving…

Business man and socialite Okechukwu Pascal, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, survived an armed attack in Anambra State on Sunday unhurt. Although the black pickup van he was in was shot at, Cubana Chief Priest said him and his entourage were able to escape unscathed. He said, “God Did!!! The marathon continues, all my people are safe & sound. Sh*t never happened here in Imo. It happened in Anambra on my way to work in Asaba.” [wpvideo u98rk91j]

Four Nigerian female athletes, Tobi Amusan, Favour Ofili, Rosemary Chukwuma and Nzubechi Nwokocha, won gold for Nigeria on Sunday as they managed to make it round the tracks in 42.10 seconds. Meanwhile, two of the favourites, England won silver, while Jamaica won bronze. [wpvideo nSqyQxrt]

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have nabbed two men known for causing mayhem around Apapa area of the State. The men known as Sodiq and Habeeb tried evading arrest by exchanging gun fire with the police but were subsequently subdued. According to a statement released on Sunday by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, the two were arrested in an Ajegunle hideout after police trailed them there. The statement read, “Daredevil robbers engaged operatives of Area B Apapa of the Lagos State Police Command in a gun duel in a bid to escape arrest. The…

Nigerian, Tobi Amusan has emphatically won gold in the 100m Women’s Hurdles, setting a new Commonwealth Games record of 12.30 seconds in the process. The previous record was also held by her. [wpvideo B67XWOQe]

The head pastor of Redeem Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye has said it is not wise to think there are demons only in Nigeria. The octogenarian said this during his first Sunday of the month Sermon he delivered at Redemption Camp on August 7. He noted that those who think we only have demons in Nigeria are mistaking. He added that demons are everywhere, the only difference being that Nigerian demons are not educated. He concluded by saying the only thing that keeps one safe is Jesus, not one’s geography.

The former Governor of Cross River state, Donald Duke has called stupid, anyone who will vote for a candidate they know will underperform. Duke who is now of the People’s Democratic Party fold, ran for president under the auspices of the Social Democratic Party in 2019 but lost. Duke said, “it is a very stupid statement to say ‘I am going to vote for someone I know will be a disaster but I think he would win. I mean, are you listening to yourself? “Will you do that to your family? ‘I am going to waste the vote,’ is it…

The President of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari(rtd) has sent out a warning to South Easterners that the killing of six Nigeriens in the region will not be overlooked by his government. The President said this through a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. He urged the people from the region to finger out those who killed the foreigners and attacked and killed security personnel at their outposts. According to the statement titled ‘President Buhari calls South-East killings sad and unwelcome,’ the president said his government will launch a full fledged investigation into the…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s stay at Manchester United has continued to generate more questions than answers. With United hosting Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday in their first game of the new season, there is still believe at Old Trafford that the 37-year-old may still leave. Ronaldo had told new manager, Erik ten Hag that he wants to play in the Champions League, but has since been unable to find an elite European club that can offer that. The likes of Chelsea and Bayern Munich have all refused to acquire the player. To this, Ronaldo’s former teammate, Wayne Rooney has told his…