JUST IN: former Nigerian Governor Loses Wife Tinuade Ladoja, wife of former Oyo State Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, has passed away at the age of 71. She died on Monday morning following a brief illness. Her death was confirmed by Adeola Oloko, media aide to former Governor Ladoja, who said, “Yes, it is confirmed. She is dead. May God repose her soul.” Tinuade Ladoja was a prominent member of the Pastor-in-Council of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), the church’s highest decision-making body. The CCC Ikeja Parish 1 Cathedral, where she worshipped, also confirmed her passing…
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BREAKING: Darkness Looms As Nationwide Power Grid Collapse Again Millions of Nigerians were plunged into darkness on Monday night after the national electricity infrastructure suffered system failure across the country. Electricity distributors said they did not receive energy from the Transmission Company of Nigeria starting at about 7:00 p.m., as millions returned home after a long day at work. Abuja Electricity said the failure started at 6:58 p.m. and assured customers that efforts had been ramped up to address the crisis. The cause of tonight’s collapse was not immediately clear. A spokesperson for the TCN was unavailable for comment. Details…
Policeman Caught Extorting Bus Drivers The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered the investigation and arrest of a yet-to-be identified policeman caught on camera extorting money from commercial bus drivers. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on X.com on Sunday. In the 15-second video which was posted by an X user, Somto Okonkwo @General_Somto, the policeman was seen collecting money from commercial bus drivers plying the road. But reacting to the tweet, Mr Okoye assured that he would personally identify these officers and share their “details here to show that…
Count Me Out Of Anything To Do With Libya Again, Says Super Eagles Star After Hours-Long Airport Delay Players of the Nigerian National Football Team, Super Eagles have continued to express frustration in Libya. In a series of tweets, Super Eagles player, Bruno Onyemaechi, said: “Me and Libya, I done washed my hands commot. Nothing concern me and una again. Thank God, going back home.” Similarly, another player who is currently trading his service in France, Moses Simon tweeted, “Me, I want to go home ooo. I no play again ooo. Abeg. Their tweets reflect the ill-treatment the players and…
Teπsion As 5 Behead€d Bodies Found By Roadside The decapitated bodies of five men have been discovered near a road in central Mexico, in a region dominated by the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The grisly find was reported on Sunday morning by drivers who spotted plastic bags containing human remains near the town of Ojuelos, Jalisco. Local police and forensic experts quickly arrived on the scene to investigate and identify the victims. The Jalisco State prosecutor’s office confirmed that the remains were wrapped in black plastic bags. National Guard troops also secured the area. So far, authorities have…
BREAKING: FG Summons Libyan Envoy Over Mistreatment Of Super Eagles Players, Officials The Nigerian government has summoned the Libyan chargé d’affaires in Nigeria over the treatment meted out to the Super Eagles team in Libya after their flight was unexpectedly diverted. Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, made this known while addressing State House correspondents on Monday, noting that efforts were underway to refuel the plane and expedite the national football team’s return to Nigeria. Ambassador Tuggar stated that the situation was being treated with urgency. Officials from the Nigerian mission in Libya were earlier dispatched to provide support to the…
BREAKING: Terrorists Attack Military Base, Kill Soldier, Girlfriend A soldier was on Monday killed after Boko Haram terrorists attacked Nigerian troops of the 112 battalion in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources said that the soldier was killed when the terrorists attacked a military base tagged Tango 19. Also killed by the gunmen was a lady identified as the girlfriend of the deceased who was reportedly sneaked into the camp the previous night. “An incident happened early this morning to our troops at 112 battalion in Mafa LGA Borno State. Boko Haram attacked our Tango 19…
BREAKING: Police Officer Killed, Another Hospitalised After Kidnappers’ Ambush The new Divisional Police Officer (DPO), posted to Agbarho police station a few days ago in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, has been reportedly killed. Ibom Focus learnt that his Orerokpo counterpart in the Okpe Local Government Area of the state simply identified as CSP Paul is currently on a life support in an undisclosed hospital. It was gathered that there were distress calls at about 1:30am on Monday to the new DPO that some persons had been kidnapped and their vehicle was trapped at the Agbarho…
Drama As NNPP Members Set Red Caps On Fire, Disown Kwankwaso Some factional members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have disowned Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as the party leader. The factional National Chairman of the party, Dr. Gilbert Agbo, who led the anti-Kwankwasiya campaign at the party secretariat in Minna, Niger State, said Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiya group were threats to the progress and existence of the party. Speaking at the North Central Zonal meeting in Minna, Dr. Agbo emphasised that Kwankwaso’s suspension by the National Working Committee in Lagos automatically terminated his membership and stake in the…
BREAKING: FG Moves To Evacuate Stranded Super Eagles Players, Officials From Libya The Nigeria Football Federation has begun plans to evacuate the players and coaches of the country’s national team, Super Eagles from Libya. Ibom Focus had reported how the team had been stranded for over 13 hours in the North African country after the host country’s authorities disrupted their travel plans. This made the players withdraw from playing their upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Libya scheduled to hold on Tuesday. In a statement on Monday, the NFF said the team was still at the Al…