Renowned pediatrician Dr. Zamambo Siphokazi Mkhize, aged 39, was tragically murdered in South Africa. Her lifeless body was discovered crammed into the trunk of her car in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on March 22, 2024. Allegedly, Zamambo’s husband became concerned when she failed to return home from work or respond to calls. After consulting with Zamambo’s…
French President Emmanuel Macron declared on Monday that the assailants responsible for the tragic loss of 137 lives in a concert hall near Moscow were affiliated with an Islamist group known for previous thwarted attempts to target France. Macron’s assertion shed light on the French government’s decision to raise the security alert to its highest…
Senegal’s political landscape is poised for a significant shift as opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a newcomer with a strong following among disenchanted youth, is on the brink of being declared the next president after his main rival conceded defeat on Monday, March 25. According to provisional results released by the electoral commission, Faye secured…
Two initiatives aimed at promoting greater inclusivity and development opportunities for the youth population have been greenlit by the Federal Executive Council. These initiatives involve the restructuring of the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) with expanded provisions and the establishment of a 2% youth quota in all government appointments, alongside a 30% representation for women.…
A tragic incident occurred at the Bridge Head in Onitsha, Anambra State, when a trailer crushed two children to death. The accident occurred at approximately 5 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024. According to an eyewitness, the trailer, which was traveling towards Asaba, lost control and collided with a mother and her children, as well…
Suspected smugglers perpetrated a violent assault on officers stationed at the Adamawa/Taraba Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC). Naomi Titus, the public relations officer of the command, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She revealed that one officer sustained severe injuries during the attack. According to Titus, the…
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, has disclosed that a woman tragically lost her life after being struck by a 22-year-old driver. Taking to his official social media handle today, March 24, Hundeyin shared the heartbreaking details of the incident. According to his post, the woman and her three children…
Amaechi Muonagor, the renowned Nollywood actor, has passed away at the age of 61. He reportedly died today, March 24, following complications related to kidney issues, diabetes, and stroke. In 2023, Muonagor suffered a stroke that resulted in partial paralysis of his left leg. He underwent weekly dialysis and received physiotherapy to address the paralysis…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have ended their seven-day warning strike. In a circular addressed to branch chairmen across public universities nationwide, SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim instructed SSANU and NASU members to resume their duties from Monday, March 25, 2024. The strike, which commenced on Monday,…
A tragic fire outbreak occurred at the female hostel of the Federal University, Gashua, situated in Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State, resulting in the loss of life of a third-year student from the Department of Geography. Mohammed Goje, the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the incident. According to…
