Lagos to Divert Osborne Road Traffic Aug 15–17
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on Osborne Road in Ikoyi frThe diversion is designed to minimise disruption while linking newly constructed drains along Modupe Alakija Crescent to the existing underground drainage beneath Osborne Road’s median.om August 15 to 17 to facilitate drainage connection works. The diversion is designed to minimise disruption while linking […]
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover, Avoids Jail
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover in Nigeria, Avoids Jail A 63-year-old NHS administrator, Hyacinth Blair, stole £80,000 from her employer and funneled the money to a man she met in an online relationship—but walked away from court without a prison sentence. Blair, who worked at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, drained […]
Israel Kills Hezbollah Operative in Lebanon Strike
On Wednesday, the Israeli military announced it had killed a Hezbollah operative, Hossam Qasem Ghorab, in Lebanon’s Bekaa region. The army said he had been coordinating Syria-based cells planning rocket attacks on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The strike occurred Tuesday evening and targeted Ghorab for directing operations from Lebanon. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s cabinet has tasked its […]
FBI: Violent Crime Dropped 4.5% in 2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday released crime statistics for 2024, based on data submitted by “more than 16,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States.” The report detailed “over 14 million criminal offences, covering a combined population of 95.6 percent United States population, submitted data to the UCR Programme through the National Incident-Based […]
MTN Launches ‘Next Afrobeats Star’ with $100K Prize
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has launched a brand-new reality music competition aimed at discovering the country’s next breakout Afrobeats sensation. The show, called Next Afrobeats Star, promises a grand prize of a $100,000 music deal for the winner. Four other finalists will also receive recording deals valued between $25,000 and $75,000. MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer, […]
UNN Denies Appointment of New Vice-Chancellor
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has dismissed social media claims suggesting that a new substantive vice-chancellor has been appointed. In an official statement issued Friday night, the university’s acting public relations officer, Inya Egwu, clarified that the appointment process is still underway and no final decision has been made. Titled “No Substantive Vice-Chancellor Has […]
Joao Felix Joins Al-Nassr on Two-Year Deal
Portugal forward Joao Felix has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Club World Cup winners Chelsea on a two-year contract. Neither club disclosed any financial details of the deal, but reports said the transfer could cost up to 43.7 million pounds, consisting of an initial 26.2 million fee plus 17.5 million in potential add-ons. […]
UK May Recognise Palestinian State by September — Starmer
The United Kingdom has announced that it could officially recognise Palestinian statehood as early as September. That’s according to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who made the announcement following a cabinet meeting. However, Starmer said the recognition is conditional, adding that Israel must take “substantive steps” to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, agree to a […]
Ghanaians Protest Against Nigerians Over Crime Allegations
A group of Ghanaians staged a protest against Nigerians, accusing them of promoting prostitution, ritual killings, kidnappings, and other crimes in Ghana. In a viral video on Tuesday, protesters held placards with messages like “Nigerians are kidnapping and using people for rituals” and “Our kids are going missing because of Igbos.” They also displayed a […]
Stray Elephant Kills Farmer in Ogun Community
A farmer was reportedly killed by a stray elephant from a government forest reserve in Imobi, Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, Commissioner for Forestry Taiwo Oludotun said authorities are aware of the situation and en route to the community. READ ANOTHER STORY – https://classic97.net/edo-oil-adviser-suspended-fundraising/
