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A Southwest Airlines flight was struck by gunfire as it prepared for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas, authorities have confirmed. Flight 2494, bound for Indianapolis, was struck by a bullet on the right side of the aircraft beneath the flight deck, a Southwest Airlines spokesperson told CBS News, the BBC’s US partner. … Read more
Eight people were killed and 17 others injured in a stabbing attack on Saturday at a college campus in Yixing, a city in eastern China, according to police. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology. A police statement confirmed that the suspect, a recent graduate, was apprehended … Read more
Live results from the governorship election in Ondo State indicate that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is maintaining a significant lead. His closest rival, Ajayi Agboola of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), trails behind. Below are the results from various polling units across the state: Akoko North East Local Government Area … Read more
The ongoing Ondo State governorship election results are starting to come in. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), seeks re-election. He faces key opponents, including Ajayi Agboola of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorunfemi Festus of the Labour Party (LP), and Abbas Mimiko of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Below … Read more
The Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has urged the newly appointed Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications Daniel Bwala to seek forgiveness from Vice President Kashim Shettima. Ndume said Shettima’s emergence as Tinubu’s running mate made him leave the All Progressives Congress, APC, because he is a Muslim. … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the Ondo State Governorship Election, Mr Agboola Ajayi, has expressed displeasure at the conduct of the election in Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area. Ajayi was said to have been accredited and cast his vote at 10:45 a.m., at Unit 4, Ward 2 Idumado in Kiribo, Ese-Odo LGA. The … Read more
Reports have emerged of sporadic gunfire in Ofosun Village, an Ondo community near the boundary with Edo State, causing panic among residents. Eyewitnesses stated that unidentified individuals fired gunshots into the air early Saturday morning, forcing villagers to stay indoors for safety. A local resident, identified as Dauda, shared, “We don’t know who they are, … Read more
The Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma has smashed a major bandits’ enclave located within Dunya Hill and Batauna Forest in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Akinboyewa said the strategic … Read more
The Governor of Ondo State and APC governorship candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, cast his vote at Polling Unit 05 in Igbo Ward 4, Obenla community, Ilaje Local Government Area, on Saturday. Aiyedatiwa arrived at the polling unit at 8:46 am, accompanied by his security aides, and voted at 8:50 am amidst cheers from his supporters. Speaking … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has stormed some parts of Akure, the Ondo State capital to prevent vote buying as the governorship election kick-starts across the state. Some of the operatives were spotted at the Sacred Heart Primary School, Cathedral, Akure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the election is expected to take place … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns over the malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) deployed for the Ondo State governorship election. BVAS, an electronic device designed to verify Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and authenticate voters, reportedly failed to function at Unit 04, Ward 7, in Akoko West Local Government Area. In … Read more
An alleged vote-buyer in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS. The alleged vote-buyer was apprehended with two bags of money believed to be aimed at inducing voters. He was arrested at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007 outside St. Stephen’s Primary School, Akure, Ondo … Read more
Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco were dashed following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Angola on Friday. The Black Stars initially took the lead with a brilliant free kick from Jordan Ayew in the 18th minute, as his perfectly executed strike flew past Angola’s goalkeeper, offering a … Read more
Paul Pogba will depart Juventus on 30 November after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract. The 31-year-old midfielder was initially handed a four-year ban in February following a doping violation. However, in October, this sentence was reduced to 18 months, beginning from his provisional ban in September 2023. According to sources close to Pogba, he … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning bicycle kick capped off Portugal’s emphatic victory over Poland, securing their place in the Nations League quarter-finals. With Portugal already leading 4-0 in the final moments, Ronaldo acrobatically struck at the far post for his second goal of the match, showcasing his trademark brilliance. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Manchester City have raised “fundamental concerns” with the Premier League, accusing it of proposing “unlawful” changes to rules governing commercial agreements. The club communicated these concerns in a letter sent to the other 19 top-flight clubs ahead of a crucial meeting next week, where the proposed amendments are set to be voted on. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okunneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has opened up about his run-in with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), revealing that his troubles started after accepting the Best Dressed Female award at the movie premiere of Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao. Bobrisky, who has recently faced backlash over claims he paid for special … Read more
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has successfully rescued and repatriated another 13 trafficked girls from Ghana. This brings the total number of trafficked victims rescued and returned to Nigeria over the past five months to 163. The recent operation, conducted over the weekend, was a result of coordinated efforts … Read more
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) is pleased to announce the resumption of production at its major waterworks in Iju and Adiyan, following the successful completion of Phase 1 of its rehabilitation project. Speaking at the Corporation’s headquarters today, the Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, expressed gratitude to Lagos residents for their patience during the recent … Read more
An armed robbery suspect, Godwin Emmanuel, has disclosed that he stole a policeman’s mobile phone on his way to the station to call his family members. The suspect, who was arrested by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Osun State Police Command along with two others over robbery, said he stole the phone inside the police … Read more