Four persons killed in Kwara by generator fumes

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Four members of a family were reportedly killed by fumes from a generator which was left overnight in Sanmora, in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Sources said the victims, who are from Ojomu family compound, included a man, his wife, another woman and a friend of one of the children of the family. They were said to have come from Lagos to celebrate the Sallah in their town where the incident happened. Two other victims, said to be unconscious when residents went into their apartment on Wednesday, have…

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HOW N10M WINNER WILL EMERGE FROM FIRST BANK SPONSORED THE VOICE NIGERIA 3 …As The Voice Nigeria Season 3 Enters Final Stage.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjP3zwpOzJ/?utm_medium=copy_link By Bolaji Israel UN1TY Limited and Livespot360, producers of the global talents reality series, have emphasised that public voting has become very crucial at this stage to keep vocalists fighting for the grand prize on the voice Nigeria 3 series, sponsored by FirstBank, Baba Ijebu and Airtel. To keep their favourite vocalists on the show, viewers have to dial *894*7*talent’s code#. The voting code of your preferred contestant to win the competition is in the embedded Instagram post below: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjP3zwpOzJ/?utm_medium=copy_link The International talents reality series designed to discover and…

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THE VOICE NIGERIA HONOURS LATE SOUND SULTAN AS RACE FOR N10M, OTHER PRIZES ENTERS FINAL STAGE …As six vocalists battle for a chance to make the last four on The Voice Nigeria Season 3.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjP3zwpOzJ/?utm_medium=copy_link By Bolaji Israel Late legendary Nigerian rapper, singer and lyricist, Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi popularly called Sound Sultan who passed on July 11 was honoured with a medley performance of his songs by the celebrity coaches and their talents as a glowing tribute in recognition and celebration of his contribution to the music industry. Sound Sultan, a highly influential but jovial and unassuming singer is renowned to have mentored many award-winning musicians and wrote many hit songs. The grand finale of the Voice Nigeria Season 3 is billed for this…

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Emir issues 30 days ultimatum to herdsmen to leave his emirate

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Emir of Muri, Alhaji Abbas Tafida in Taraba State, has issued 30 days ultimatum to nomadic herdsmen to leave his emirate. He said this, immediately after observing this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration in his emirate. He said, “Our brothers the Nomadic herdsmen (Bororo) from neighbouring countries, you came to us to allow you stay in our forest. We allowed you because you are our brothers. When you came we welcomed you. We regarded you too as fellows Muslims. “But the question you must answer is are you Muslims? This is a…

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Woman in hijab nabbed for trafficking illicit drugs

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Chioma Afam, a 36-year-old woman who wore hijab to evade security scrutiny was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in Benue State on July 17. She was arrested with her partner, Peace Chidinma Caleb, 22, for trying to smuggle a total of 296,000 tablets of Diazepam and Exol-5 from Onitsha, Anambra State to Gombe State. Chioma, used multiple names such as Amina, Uzoamaka, and Ifunaya to cover her criminal activities was nabbed along with Peace, who also wore hijab as a cover for her nefarious…

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FirstBank Celebrates 2021 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week, Calls for All to Adopt Kindness as a Way of Life

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The best definition of kindness is not one provided by any of the world’s best dictionaries but one demonstrated by how we treat others on a daily basis. Kindness is a universal language that does not require any special knowledge, exposure, skills, training or background to understand and appreciate it as a beneficiary or observer of a kind act. Neither is any special knowledge or training required to show and extend it to others. Just as anyone and everyone can be shown acts of kindness, all persons without exception can…

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NYSC members get N1m, cows, rice as sallah gift from President Buhari in Daura

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State, received the donation of N1million, two cows, and 20 bags of rice from President Muhammadu Buhari, as sallah gift. Mr. Alex Obemeata, NYSC’s spokesperson in Katsina, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the President’s gesture was delivered to them when they visited him in Daura to celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir. “It was another joyous Sallah day for the corps members serving in Daura, the country home of Mr President, as he…

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Man commits suicide in Delta after being accused of rape

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Henry Jegbe, a middle-aged man, has reportedly committed suicide over allegation of raping a minor in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State.   It was gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Iregwa Street, off Ojeifoh Street, Upper Queen Lane, Agbor. Residents in the area raised the alarm when they woke up in the morning to see the pastor’s body dangling on the roof.   It was learnt that the act forced occupants to desert the compound for fear of the unknown. Some…

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Igboho still in Republic of Benin, lawyer refutes release rumour

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The Department of State Services (DSS), Benin’s Republican Police on Monday night reportedly nabbed popular campaigner for Yoruba self-determination, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, three weeks after he was declared wanted by Nigeria’s secret police, Igboho was arrested in neighbouring Cotonou, Benin Republic, while trying to travel to Germany. According to local reports, Beninoise authorities arrested Igboho at Cardinal Bernardin International Airport, Cotonou. He was “disembarked from his plane, arrested by the Beninoise police while he was trying to travel to Germany and then transferred to the Cotonou…

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Tiwa Savage loses Dad

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Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has lost her father to the cold hands of death. The sonorous singer took to her verified Instagram page to announce the death of her father who died yesterday (Tuesday). She wrote, “Early hours of this morning (Tuesday), you made a peaceful transition. You fought till the very end, you really fought daddy. It’s been rough for you these past couple years but you are resting now. “This is tough on me, I’m so numb, so weak. Rest In Perfect Peace my King. I love you…

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