Author: Olamilekan

A Nigerian pharmacist, Musa Bello, has shared the story of a young man from Katsina State, Aliyu Ahmad, who lost both arms in a tragic work accident five days after employment. “If you’re alive, you’re prone to tests and trials! His name is Aliyu Ahmad, a young and promising guy that resides in Shagari Lowcost in Katsina. He suffered a severe trial of losing both of his arms as a result of a mechanical accident at a job he got in a company named JINYUAN Recycling Resources Company Limited located in Kano,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday,…

Mrs Blessing Adagba, Coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi has regained her freedom after spending five days in the kidnapers’ den. SP Joshua Ukandu, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO of the Ebonyi Police Command confirmed her release to NAN in Abakaliki on Wednesday.Adagba was abducted on April 3 in the Okposhi Eheku community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. Ukandu, who confirmed her freedom, said it was made possible by officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in the state.“The victim was released Tuesday night. During the tracking of the suspects,…

Afrobeats singer, Skales, has identified extrajudicial punishments as the reason Nigeria has lower crime rate compared to the United Kingdom. In a recent interview on Just Vibes, Skales said criminals in Nigeria are aware that he could bet melted extrajudicial punishments if caught so they are not as courageous as those in the UK.“There is lesser crime in Nigeria compared to UK because they know if they [criminals] get caught, there is jungle justice. They burn you alive,” he said. The singer, however, said he does not support or encourage jungle justice due to its extrajudicial nature.Elsewhere in the interview,…

Ishaya Kuka, brother to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah, on Tuesday, April 8, recounted his harrowing experience in the kidnappers’ den. LIB reported that gunmen abducted Ishaya Kuka and six others in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State on March 5, 2025. Kuka was among the 60 kidnapped victims rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division and received by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, in Abuja. The Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Maj. Gen. Adamu Laka, said the victims, comprising 35 males…

The world’s richest man and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has faced a massive financial loss, reportedly losing $100 billion in just four months.According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk’s net worth took a significant hit as Tesla shares continued to tumble amid economic uncertainty and backlash tied to his political affiliations.Just on Monday alone, he lost $4.4 billion after Tesla stock dropped by nearly 9 percent, bringing his net worth down to approximately $297.8 billion.This recent drop makes Musk the sixth-biggest loser on the Bloomberg list of the world’s 500 richest people, all of whom collectively lost…

Popular American rapper, Slim Thug, has lost valuables, including money and jewelry to robbers.The singer’s apartment was burglarized with thieves making away with his cash, and jewellery among other valuables on Monday night.The break-in was discovered at 11 pm after security personnel at the apartment complex noticed that a door had been forced open. Slim Thug, who was not at home when the incident occurred, has been contacted over the phone by the Houston Police Department.No arrests have been made as investigation is still ongoing.

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has mocked his colleague, Joeboy, after he lost a N3 million bet on Real Madrid to beat Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. Hours before the game, Joeboy shared a screenshot of a bet he placed on Madrid to beat the hosts.If Madrid had beaten Arsenal, the singer would have won N10.3 million. However, the Gunners’ 3-0 victory over the Spanish team means Joeboy lost his bet. Sharing the bet slip via X, Joeboy wrote: “Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight!”After the game, Adekunle…

The UK-based charity, Save the Children, said on Wednesday that at least eight people infected by cholera in South Sudan, including five children died on a three-hour walk to seek medical treatment after US aid cuts forced local health services to close. The deaths last month are reportedly among the first to be directly attributed to cuts imposed by US President Donald Trump after entering office on January 20.Recall that the US administration said it froze aid to review whether grants were aligned with Trump’s “America First” agenda. Meanwhile, experts have warned that the cuts, including the cancellation of more…

Nigerian singer, Joeboy, lost a N3million bet after Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday. Seven hours before kick-off, Joeboy posted a betting slip with the caption, “Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight!”The Controller crooner could have won N10,345,000 if Madrid has won at the Emirates. But Declan Rice curled in two beautiful free-kicks to give the Gunners the lead, before Mikel Merino added a third.The result left Joeboy short of words, as he could only tweet “Goodnight” at full time.Arsenal will be looking to book their place in the…

Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about his current relationship with his colleagues, Wizkid and Burna Boy. The Fem hitmaker shared that he used to have a personal relationship with the duo, but not anymore.Davido explained that the conversation surrounding Afrobeats has expanded beyond the popular belief that he, Wizkid, and Burna Boy are the “Big 3” in the genre. He noted that younger artists like Rema and Ayra Starr are also gaining significant recognition on a global scale. Speaking on The Breakfast Club, he said, “I don’t have a personal relationship with them [Wizkid…