The Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Mustapha Sego, has confirmed that the Department of State Services (DSS) invited him over allegations of incitement ahead of the 2027 election. Sego, however, denied threatening voters, saying his remark was misinterpreted. Sego was accused of incitement after a viral video showed him addressing NURTW members, warning voters that what happened in 2023 wouldn’t be allowed to repeat itself in 2027. In response, Sego claimed his comments were directed at NURTW members and not meant to intimidate voters. “I have always been a man of peace, and my messages…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Indonesia’s government has suspended TikTok’s registration status as an electronic system provider due to the company’s failure to comply with data sharing requirements. According to Alexander Sabar, an official at Indonesia’s Communications and Digital Ministry, TikTok did not provide complete data related to its live stream feature, traffic, streaming, and monetization. The ministry’s decision came after some accounts with ties to online gambling activities used TikTok’s live stream feature during recent national protests and monetized it. The protests, which rocked the world’s third largest democracy, were sparked by exorbitant lawmaker allowances and police brutality. TikTok temporarily suspended its live feature…
A devastating tanker fire accident occurred around 1 a.m. on Friday along the Abeokuta Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria, leaving an unconfirmed number of people dead. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) reported that a 33,000 litre petrol tanker overturned due to excessive speeding, spilling its contents on the highway and igniting a massive fire. The incident happened at the Abeokuta Kobape Siun Sagamu Interchange stretch of the PMB Expressway, causing a huge blaze that engulfed nearby vehicles and electric poles. TRACE spokesperson Babatunde Akinbiyi confirmed the incident, stating that rescue and emergency services were deployed…
The price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of cooking gas has jumped by 34.6% to N17,500, up from N12,750 the previous week. This significant price hike is attributed to supply disruptions caused by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) strike and delayed Dangote deliveries. According to market checks, the price of 1kg of LPG now sells between N1,350 and N1,500, depending on the location. Olatunbosun Oladapo, National President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), attributed the sharp increase to the recent industrial action by PENGASSAN, which disrupted the supply chain, particularly…
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has denied viral reports suggesting he was arrested in London after a supposed altercation with his wife, Natasha Idibia. The singer took to social media to clarify that his absence from a planned UK tour stop on October 2, 2025, was due to a sudden health issue, not a domestic dispute. 2Baba expressed gratitude to fans who attended the show despite his absence, assuring them of future performances. “First of all, I want to say everyone that came out, I appreciate you. We had a medical emergency, it was tough. To…
West Africa is facing a severe drug crisis, with rising demand and addiction rates straining public resources in some of the world’s poorest countries. The region has long been a natural stopover for drugs from Latin America and Asia, but now it’s experiencing a surge in local consumption. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, as much as 30% of Europe’s cocaine could be transiting through West Africa. The crisis is taking a devastating toll on individuals and communities. In Sierra Leone, crack cocaine and synthetic cannabis are ravaging communities, with treatment options almost non-existent. In Ghana, a…
A cyberattack has crippled Japanese beer giant Asahi Group, forcing the company to halt shipments from its breweries with no immediate recovery in sight. The attack, which began earlier this week, has resulted in the suspension of orders and shipments of various beverages, including its flagship Asahi Super Dry beer. Asahi Group’s shares have dropped almost 7% from last Friday’s close. Convenience stores and supermarkets in Tokyo still have stock, but supplies are expected to dwindle soon. The company is investigating the possibility of a ransomware attack and is working with outside specialists to restore its computer system. “We are…
Britain is on high alert following a terror attack outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, which killed two people and seriously injured three. The attacker, identified as Jihad al Shamie, a 35 year old British citizen of Syrian descent, was shot dead by armed police within seven minutes of the first emergency call. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when the assailant drove a car into pedestrians and then began stabbing them outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to “do everything in my power” to protect…
A high stakes shareholder rights battle has erupted over the 2023 acquisition of Pan African Towers, with former CEO Azeez Amida suing private equity giants Development Partners International (DPI) and Verod Capital. Amida claims the investors reneged on a binding agreement to allocate him a 5% equity stake under a management buyout arrangement. Amida’s legal team, led by Prof. Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, told the court that there was a “deliberate plan” by the defendants to offload equity in PAT Holding Limited, the vehicle used for the acquisition. Justice Akintayo Aluko ordered all parties to maintain the status quo and respect…
The Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Agun Gbenga, slumped and died on Thursday shortly after delivering a goodwill message at a public event in Benin City. The incident occurred at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre during a ceremony organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocates. Witnesses said the commandant had just concluded his address and returned to his seat when he suddenly collapsed. An attendee explained, “He finished speaking and then slumped. Efforts were made to revive him but he could not recover.” The sudden development threw the event into confusion as…
The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency has issued a fresh warning about potential flooding as four major dams prepare to release excess water. The dams identified are Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro and Zungeru, which are expected to discharge to prevent structural damage. The Director General of NIHSA, Clement Nze, said, “The release of water from these dams is a necessary measure to safeguard the facilities, but it will increase the risk of flooding downstream.” He explained that communities located along the River Niger and River Kaduna plains are most vulnerable. According to him, “Residents must take early precautions, especially those in low-lying…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for stronger regional cooperation to enhance emergency management across Nigeria. Speaking at the first National SEMA Conference in Lagos, he stressed that disasters cannot be tackled by one state alone. The governor, represented by his deputy Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said, “Emergencies such as floods, epidemics and fire outbreaks do not recognize borders. We must work together to protect our people.” Sanwo-Olu highlighted investments made by Lagos in strengthening its emergency response system. He noted improvements in LASEMA’s call center, the Lagos Rescue Unit and the use of mobile applications for quicker response. He…