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Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed a report that a boat conveying no fewer than 300 passengers capsized on River Niger upstream, Jebba Dam, at Gbajibo community in Mokwa Local Government Area. It stated that so far about 150 travellers have been rescued, while efforts are on to rescue the remaining persons. The incident occurred last night, October 1, 2024, about 8:30 pm. The agency in a statement signed by its Director General, Abdullahi Baba Arah said the boat was sailing from Mundi community with a population of almost 300 passengers. He explained that the travellers were mostly…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed Ilkay Gundogan played the “worst game” he has seen of him in the last eight or nine years against Newcastle last weekend. Gundogan failed to impress at St James Park as City were held to a 1-1 draw. However, the German midfielder was back on the score sheet, as the Premier League champions crushed Slovan Bratislava 4-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night. And Guardiola told TNT: “Ilkay Gundogan played at a level that we know he can do it. “The game in Newcastle was not really good, maybe one of the…

National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, on Tuesday held a solidarity march in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to mark the nation’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. NANS President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, who addressed journalists during the exercise, called on the Federal Government to beef up security in all campuses across the country. Emonefe noted that while the country has recorded some progress since its independence, there’s still much to be done. He also thanked the President Bola Tinubu-led government for the ongoing student loan scheme and the provision of CNG buses to ease transportation. “These events are meant to express…

Singer, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has taken a swipe at his colleague, Davido, again. Following Davido’s teasing of an upcoming single with YG Marley, Wizkid threw shade, saying some artistes are dropping “mid” songs again. It didn’t take long for fans to figure out he was referring to Davido who he had a heated exchange with on X a few months ago. On his X handle, Wizkid wrote, “P*ssy boys dropping mids again!” An X user @CulturalVoice then asked: “So if you no beef @davido your song won’t sell?” to which Wizkid replied, “I don’t beef wack niggas! We all…

No fewer than 10 passengers, including three children died in a fatal accident on Wednesday, involving a bus and stationary truck at Abule-Osun, inward Iyana-Iba, along Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Lagos. Three passengers who survived the fatal crash are said to be currently receiving treatment in the hospital where they were rushed to. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 2:15 am on Wednesday. An eyewitness identified as Anthony Ogah, said the crash happened at Abule Osun, inward Iyana Iba, along Lagos-Badagry Expressway, when a Toyota Sienna bus, registration number BDG 342 FS, laden to capacity with passengers from the…

The import of Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) into Nigeria increased by 22.66 percent to 4.94 billion liters in 2023 from 4 billion liters in 2022. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its latest Petroleum Products Distribution Data released recently. The data also showed that 109.39 million liters of Diesel were locally produced in 2023, compared to 102.47 million liters reported in 2022. This represents a 6.76 percent growth rate in locally produced diesel in Nigeria. Comparatively, Nigeria heavily depends on the import of diesel to meet its consumption demand based on the NBS data for 2023. On the…

Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, hosted its first-ever talent show on Friday, 27th September 2024, celebrating the diverse and hidden talents of its employees beyond their daily routines. The “APM Terminals Got Talent” show, themed “Lifting Industry Talents,” took place at the company’s premises at the Lagos Port Complex Apapa, bringing together employees from various departments eager to showcase their skills. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and camaraderie as colleagues cheered and supported one another. The Terminal Manager, APM Terminals Apapa, Steen Knudsen, expressed pride in the creativity and versatility of the employees. “We are celebrating our…

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen has said the conditions must be right for him to take up the role on a permanent basis. Eguavoen is currently managing the team for the fourth time. The 58-year-old, who is also the technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, stepped in to tinker the Super Eagles in last month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The former defender will also manage the team in the upcoming fixtures against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Eguavoen has however discussed the possibility of staying as the permanent head coach…

AC Milan legend, Clarence Seedorf has claimed that there is one ‘missing link’ preventing Arsenal from finding success under their manager, Mikel Arteta. Seedorf spoke following Arsenal’s Champions League 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Recall that two first half goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka gave the Gunners the victory over PSG. Speaking after the game, Seedorf insisted that Arsenal need to tweak something to get over that fear of winning under Arteta. “What’s that missing link to take that next step? Belief is one thing, but saying it is one thing and doing it is another,”…

Senior Pastor of the Dunamis International Gospel Center, DIGC, Dr Paul Enenche has ascribed the economic and other challenges bedeviling the nation to poor leadership, stating that Nigeria remains one of the most blessed nations on earth. The fiery clergy made the remark on Tuesday during a live service organized by the church to mark the nation’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. According to him, the country is endowed with several natural resources that ought to have enriched the citizens. He, however, lamented that “different levels of leadership in this country don’t care about whatever happens”. Pastor Enenche led the congregation…