Author: Opalim Lifted

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Friday that Chad performed its first evacuation flights from Sudan, taking more than 200 people, including dozens of children. Countries from all over the world have hurried to expel foreign ambassadors and residents from Sudan after a fight erupted between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, killing hundreds of people and turning residential areas into battlegrounds. The UN agency, which is aiding Chadian authorities with the arrivals, said in a statement that 226 people, including 39 children, were on board two charter planes. The aircraft landed late Thursday in…

Jerry Springer, a very prominent and contentious figure in US television history, has died. After battling pancreatic illness, the host of ‘The Jerry Springer Show,’ a popular talk show packed with crazy guests and spectacular confrontations that lasted 27 years, died quietly at his home in the Chicago region on Thursday morning. It was detected a few months ago, according to TMZ’s source. A family spokesperson, however, stated that Jerry had been suffering from a brief illness. Jerry Springer was a former politician who ran for the United States Congress in 1970, became a member of the Cincinnati City Council…

Ahmed Oloade, also known as Asake, a Nigerian artist, has stated why he prefers to sing in his native Yoruba language. The ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ singer explained that he sings largely in his own tongue because it is essential to him and many people understand it. This was revealed by Asake in a recent interview with ABC News. He added that listeners do not need to grasp the language in order to enjoy the music. He said, “Yoruba is so important to me and there are a lot of people that understand it. And to me, the way…

Taofeek Adeagbo, 18, was arrested for murdering his father in his sleep by beating him with an iron rod, and his mother, Rashidat Adeagbo, was also detained for concealing knowledge about the heinous deed. The culprit, who was presented alongside 25 other suspected criminals at the Oyo State Police Command in Ibadan, committed the terrible deed on the day of Eid Fitri at Tede, Atisbo local government. According to the police complaint, the suspect struck his father in the head with an iron rod while he was sleeping. According to the article, his father went to bed on Friday shortly…

Andrew Yakubu, former Group Managing Director, of NNPC, has sued the EFCC, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and another bank for allegedly refusing to release his $9.8 million following a court judgment. Yakubu brought the claim before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja through his counsel, Ahmed Raji (SAN). The summons was dated and filed on March 8, with the EFCC, CBN, and the bank designated as the first, second, and third defendants, respectively. On March 31, 2022, Justice Ahmed Mohammed discharged and acquitted ex-NNPC GMD on money laundering charges. The EFCC failed to establish…

IGP Usman Alkali commended Juliet Ukah, an officer of the Nigeria Police Force, after she defeated South Africa’s Crystal Van Wyk to become the African EFC Mixed Martial Arts Champion. According to Chronicle NG, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Public Relations Officer, issued the statement on Friday. Following a successful Professional Training Tour, PC Juliet Ukah of the Nigeria Police Force fought and won against South Africa’s Crystal Van Wyk, who was undefeated until the bout, in Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) 102. The fight, which took place on Thursday, April 13th, 2023, in Johannesburg, South Africa, was a three-round contest in which…

To commemorate this year’s Workers Day, the Federal Government has designated Monday, May 1, a public holiday. The proclamation was made on behalf of the Federal Government by Minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. According to a statement issued by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, the commemoration would be called “SOLIDARITY FOREVER: CELEBRATING THE COLLECTIVE STRENGTH OF NIGERIAN WORKERS.” Aregbesola used the International Trade Union Anthem to convey his great support for all. He congratulated men and women across the country on the occasion. He praised all hardworking individuals for their tenacity, hard labor, diligence, and sacrifice, emphasizing…

Meets Kenyan President Ruto, UK Minister for Africa Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, jets off for another engagement that focuses on the importance of good governance and leadership for Africa this weekend. Chronicle NG reports that Vice President Osinbajo will speak at the Ibrahim Governance Weekend (IGW) in Nairobi, according to a statement released this Friday by Laolu Akande, office of the Vice President. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will be in Nairobi, Kenya, this weekend for the 2023 Mo Ibrahim Governance Weekend, themed “Global Africa.” The annual event is organised by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, which was founded in…

In light of the energy shift, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo believes Nigeria should explore investing in green hydrogen. On Thursday, Osinbajo made the announcement while introducing a book titled “Understanding Natural Gas: A Nigerian Perspective” in Abuja. The Vice President asked the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to consider green hydrogen investments for clean energy. According to the media, the book has 12 chapters and was written and co-written by Dr David Ige and Mr Dapo Akinosun (SAN), respectively, and was evaluated by Mr Bello Rabiu and Mr Osten Olorunsola. According to news sources, worldwide demand for green…

The 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be taken by 364 visually challenged applicants at eleven different locations around the country under the supervision of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group. According to media sources, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board would offer a special test for visually impaired applicants on April 27 and 29, 2023. Professor Peter Okebukola, chairman of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group, made this known while providing the highlight of the 2023 examination on Thursday in Abuja. He commended the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for the special arrangement for this category of Nigerians, saying the…