Philippines Quake Toll Climbs to 69 as Hospitals Struggle With Influx of Victims

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At least 69 people have been confirmed dead following a powerful earthquake that struck central Philippines late Tuesday, leaving hundreds injured and overwhelming hospitals on Cebu island. The shallow magnitude 6.9 tremor, recorded near the city of Bogo by the US Geological Survey, sent residents fleeing into the streets and forced hospitals to treat patients under makeshift tents as aftershocks rattled the area overnight. Disaster officials said many victims were crushed by falling debris. “Many of them were pinned down by debris, which caused their death,” Office of Civil Defence…

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Court Orders Remand of NURTW Boss Over Alleged Murder

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The Ebute Metta Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of Shamsideen Oladiti, popularly known as Shameleon, a leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), at a correctional facility pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions. Oladiti, 55, was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command on allegations of assault and murder. According to police spokesperson Babaseyi Oluseyi, the suspect allegedly attacked a dispatch rider on Lagos Island using his fists and a helmet, inflicting serious injuries. In a separate incident reported on August 28,…

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Tinubu at 65th Independence: ‘The Worst Is Over, A New Nigeria Is Rising’

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President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day address to Nigerians, reflected on the nation’s 65-year journey since freedom from colonial rule in 1960, praising the sacrifices of the founding fathers and highlighting reforms his administration has undertaken to reset the economy. The President acknowledged Nigeria’s challenges—ranging from civil war and military rule to economic crises—but stressed that the country had survived every storm and continued to make progress in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and national unity. Tinubu said his administration chose reform over complacency, scrapping fuel subsidies and unifying foreign exchange…

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Police launch investigation into killing of ARISE TV anchor

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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the killing of an Arise News Channel anchor, Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on Monday. FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, described the attack as “a cruel and senseless act that has no place in a sane society,” while commiserating with the family, colleagues, and the media community. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh said the Commissioner has ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances…

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Teju Babyface to men: Don’t confess infidelity to your wives

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Comedian and talk show host, Teju Oyelakin, popularly known as Teju Babyface, has cautioned men against confessing to their partners if they cheat, arguing that such disclosures often cause more harm than good. Speaking in a YouTube video on Monday, Teju described confessing infidelity as “one of the most catastrophic and damaging” choices a man can make in marriage. “If you cheat on your wife, don’t tell her. Don’t confess. Do not ever do it,” he stressed, noting that many men mistake confession for honesty when, in reality, it transfers…

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Nigeria at 65: FG Cancels Independence Day Parade

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The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, October 1. A statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, confirmed the development on Monday. According to the statement, the cancellation does not diminish the importance of the occasion. Other programmes—such as the President’s nationwide broadcast, cultural activities, and the grand finale of the National Campus Debate—will still hold as planned. The government…

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I didn’t expect to be unmarried at 40 -Don Jazzy

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Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, has reflected on the personal sacrifices he may have made in his pursuit of success in the entertainment industry. Speaking on the Echo Podcast, the 42-year-old music executive was asked what part of himself he had to give up while building his career. In response, Don Jazzy admitted that marriage was the one thing he never expected to miss out on. “I never thought I would be in my 40s and not married. Maybe that’s one thing I lost along the…

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2027: Jonathan will contest, return to Aso Rock — Jerry Gana

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  Professor Jerry Gana, former Minister of Information and Orientation, has declared that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and reclaim the presidency. Speaking with journalists shortly after the PDP Niger State Congress in Minna on Saturday, Gana said Nigerians, having experienced two administrations since Jonathan left office, are now calling for his comeback. “In 2015, Jonathan said his ambition was not worth the blood of Nigerians. Since then, one president has ruled for eight years, and another for two years.…

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Security Guard Nabbed in Rivers State for Alleged Abduction, Rape of 14-Year-Old

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The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a security guard identified as Godday for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the Mothercat area of Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt. Police said the suspect was picked up last Tuesday by operatives of the Trans-Amadi Division, working in collaboration with security staff of a nearby bank. The victim’s mother, who withheld her identity for fear of stigmatisation, recounted that she had sent her daughter to withdraw money on September 20, 2025, when the incident occurred. According to her, the teenager was…

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CAN Warns Against False Prophets as Failed Rapture Prediction Shatters Lives

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  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned false preachers following the failed rapture prophecy of South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, which left many of his followers in distress. Mhlakela had boldly declared that the rapture would occur between September 23 and 24, claiming Jesus revealed the date to him in a vision. He linked the event to the Jewish Feast of Trumpets, telling a YouTube channel that he was “a billion per cent sure” the world would end on those dates. His prophecy spread quickly online, with TikTok…

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