Another Fire! Trailer and Fuel Tanker Collide on Suleja-Minna Road

Another fire accident has occurred this morning. This time at the Malankaro, along Minna-Suleja road involving a truck and a fuel tanker.

The spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Bisi Kazeem, said the crash happened in the morning. He added that men of fire service and officials of the FRSC were however on ground to put off the fire as vehicles were burning in the process.

~ Ng Trends

FUEL TANKER EXPLODES IN LAGOS, KILLS 9, BURNS 53 CARS (VIDEO)

A tanker caught fire in Lagos on Thursday, killing nine people and burning out 53 other vehicles. The fatal accident occurred at Lagos/Ibadan Expressway,  Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) spokesman Adeshina Tiamiyu confirmed.

Bisi Kazeem, a spokesman for the Federal Road Safety Commission, said the crash happened around Otedola bridge on the section of the road heading out of Lagos.

~ Information ng

Diego Maradona offers cash reward to identify the person who faked his death

Argentina legend, Diego Maradona is offering a four-figure reward to identify the person who tried to fool the world into believing he was dead. The football legend has promised more than £8,000 (over N4 million) to anyone who can help him unmask the man responsible for forcing him to put out a statement confirming he was alive but had overdone it on the white wine.

FIFA punishes Maradona for raising middle fingers at Nigerian fans

Diego Maradona will no longer be paid as an ambassador of world soccer governing body, FIFA.

This is following the Argentina legend’s failure to control his emotions during their 2-1 win over Nigeria in the World Cup last Group D game on Tuesday.

The football icon celebrated Marcos Rojo’s winning goal for Argentina by raising his middle finger at fans.

FIFA termed his behaviour as embarrassing and provocative hence he will no longer receive the £10,000 he was receiving from the world soccer governing body, according to OwnGoal.

Maradona also ignored doctors advise not to watch the final minutes of the clash thereby putting his health in danger.

FIFA has also warned him to be of good conduct in the remaining games he will attend at the World Cup.

A possible stadium ban await the former Napoli forward if he acts in same manner like he did against Nigeria.

~ Daily post

DRUG DEALERS SENTENCED TO DEATH AND KILLED IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF SCHOOL CHILDREN IN CHINA

A couple of drug dealers were sentenced to death then executed immediately in front of school children to serve as a deterrent to the children.

The criminals were sentenced to death by shooting and immediately marched to a firing squad as part of a government crackdown. School children were made to watch the execution.

Raped Ondo Teenage Girls Were Abducted, Slept With More Than 15 Men Daily In Lagos

The two teenage girls who were declared missing after allegedly been raped by some men in Ondo State have returned home.

The girls were declared missing after a video of their nakedness and torture was uploaded on social media platforms by five men who had been remanded in custody for the rape.

The accused – Bode Akinsiku, Olabanji Femi, Abiodun Ayodele, Fadairo Wahab, and Adedayo Adebayo – were alleged to have lured the two teenagers to the house of one of them on Kogbona Street in the town, where the victims were allegedly raped and tortured.

Defending Champions Germany knocked out of Russia 2018 World cup group stage

It was a night to forget as defending champions Germany crashed out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup after a surprise defeat to South Korea in their final Group F game on Wednesday.

Stoppage-time goals by Kim Young-gwon and Son Heung-min ensured Germany were sent out of the World Cup in utter disgrace.

The 2014 winners began their defence on a disappointing note when they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Mexico, but revived their dreams by coming from behind to snatch a 2-1 victory over Sweden in their second game.

They needed to take at least a point from the South Korea clash and hope that Mexico beat Sweden in the other group game, but results did not favour them as Sweden overcame Mexico 3-0.

The Germans failed to convert their many chances into goals, and the South Koreans inflicted them with two stoppage-time goals to ensure Germany finished at the bottom of the group.

Sweden, with 6 points – having earlier won against South Korea, emerged winners of the group, followed by Mexico also with 6 points but a lower goal difference.

Germany are leaving the World Cup in the group stage for the first time in 16 years.

It is the fourth time in 5 world cups where defending champions have been knocked out of the group stage.

In the round of 16, Sweden will battle the runners-up of Group E, while Mexico will take on the winners of the group.

The Group E final games will take place concurrently later on Wednesday, when Serbia take on Brazil,  and Switzerland battle Costa Rica.

Maradona Gives Nigeria A Middle Finger During Nigeria Vs Argentina Match

After the late goal from rojo, The argentine ex footballer celebrated by giving the Nigerians the middle finger and saying "Puta"

Recall that Nigeria fell to a 2:1 defeat by Argentina.

Goals from Lionel Messi and Marcos Rojo gave the Argentines the victory in what could be best described as a nervy game.

Victor Moses scored from the spot for Nigeria.

~ Viral mula

Adulterated Kerosene Leaves 11-Year-Old Boy Badly Burnt In Akwa Ibom. Photos

For 11 year-old Master Emmanuel Ephraim Sunday, from Ikot Iyire, Ikot Abasi LGA, life has been hell. The Primary 4 pupil of UBE Primary School, Itam, Akwa Ibom State, has been in severe pains since Sunday, 6th May, 2018, when he sustained burns as a result of fire incidents caused by a stove explosion resulting from adulterated kerosene.

The poor boy is still agonizing in pains at the St Athanasius' Hospital, Abak Road Housing, Uyo, where he was rushed to shortly after the fire incident.

Apostle Suleiman says Nigeria is running out of time; warns Buhari

General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman has warned that Nigeria was running out of time owing to the senseless killing of defenseless citizens by violent herdsmen across Nigeria.

Apostle Suleman, who was reacting to the reported killing of 120 persons in Jos South, Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen, said the culprits were determined to start an avoidable problem that will be irreversible – a crisis between Christians and Muslims.

“It is now very clear that under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari, the herdsmen are pushing the country to the precipice and are desirous to start a war that will lead to the disintegration of Nigeria—a war between Christians and Muslims,” Apostle Suleiman said in a statement signed by his Communications Manager, Mr. Phrank Shaibu.

Suleman urged the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency put in place a programme that will disarm the killer herdsmen instead of using billions of tax payers’ money to establish ranches, which amount to creating safe havens for murderers.

“Why is the Federal Government establishing ranches for private citizens? Who is Buhari establishing ranches for? Ranches for men with assault rifles and inadvertently legalising murder?” Suleman queried.

He reiterated his warning that any attempt to massacre Christians in any part of Nigeria, will precipitate a crisis of epic proportion, the end of which no one can predict.

The statement, however, commended Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State whose quick intervention by way of declaration of dusk to dawn curfew averted what would have been a crisis of huge proportion.

It said the Muhammadu Buhari led All Progressive Congress (APC) led administration should forget re-election if the serious security problems currently confronting the nation are not addressed.

It called on security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators were caught and brought to justice, to prevent a reoccurrence.

Apostle Suleman prayed God to grant repose to the souls of the deceased and also grant members of their families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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D'banj Son is Dead! Daniel D'Third drowns in Swimming Pool

Nigerian singer, D'banj has suffered a shocking loss, a year after he welcomed his son he christened Daniel III with his wife Didi. 

According to insiders, Daniel reportedly drowned in a pool yesterday. A quick check on D'banj's Instagram page showed beautiful photos of his father and son moment with Daniel. 

While we still await a statement from the singer, it should be recalled that he held a secret wedding with his girlfriend Didi, at a low key ceremony both in Lagos and Abuja.

~ Laila's news

Political Obituary of APC has begun ~ Dino Melaye

The controversial All Progressives Congress (APC) senator, who represents Kogi West senatorial district at the Senate, Dino Melaye, has said that the obituary of the party has started.

Melaye stated this in response to the national convention of the party at the Eagles Square in Abuja, where the former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, emerged unopposed as the party’s new national chairman.

Game of Thrones Stars, Kit Harrington And Rose Leslie tie the knot in Scotland

Theirs was a wedding forged in Westeros.

Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie, Game of Thrones stars got married Saturday in Aberdeen, Scotland.

CNN reports that Emilia Clarke, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, Peter Dinklage and other co-stars were in attendance.

They announced their engagement in September in The Times of London.

Daily Mail also added that Rose, 31, was a vision as she headed into the chapel on the arm of her father clad in a billowing white gown with a lace bodice and intricately beaded veil that she secured upon her tousled auburn hair.

~ Jumkye

Mo Salah gets citizenship in Russia

Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov has made Egypt’s talismanic striker Mohamed Salah an honorary citizen of the southern Russian region at a farewell banquet held for the eliminated World Cup 2018 side.

Chechnya has been hosting the Egyptian team’s World Cup training camp and Kremlin-backed Kadyrov has seized on opportunities to appear alongside Salah.

“Mohamed Salah is an honorary citizen of the Chechen Republic.

“Yes, that’s right! Tonight I signed a decree conferring this high award on the great footballer and member of the Egypt and Liverpool teams,” Kadyrov wrote on Telegram.

Reuters reports that Salah was presented with a badge and a copy of the decree at the dinner on Friday night.

Kadyrov took charge of Chechnya in 2007, backed by Kremlin to impose tight control in the Muslim region where Russia had fought two brutal and costly wars to crush separatists since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

In an interview with the BBC this week, he denied human rights abuses and laughingly rejected the idea he was using the presence of Salah for propaganda.

“We don’t use this kind of thing for politics. Our enemies are paid to write articles like that. I didn’t invite Mohamed Salah or the Egyptian team, they chose us themselves,” he said.

~ Daily Post

Super Eagles of Nigeria off the mark in Russia, beat Iceland

The Super eagles of Nigeria have recorded their first win in Russia 2018 World cup, beating Iceland 2:0.

A brace from Ahmed Musa, the obvious Man of the match and a missed penalty from Gylfi Sigurðsson handed Nigeria their first 3 points, leaving the 2nd place qualification in group D open till the last game.

Iceland would file out against highflyers Croatia while Nigeria battles Argentina in what would be an eagerly anticipated contest.

These games would be played simultaneously on Tuesday, 26th June, 2018.

NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL APPROVES USE OF HIJAB DURING CALL-TO-BAR CEREMONIES

Following the controversy that ensued late last year when Nigerian law school graduate, Amasa Firdaus Abdulsalam was denied her call to bar for refusing to take off her hijab headscarf (if you missed that ) new reports have it that the institution has now approved the use of hijabs during the call-to-bar ceremonies and has also invited Amasa to attend the ceremony this July.

According to Twitter user @za_icon, The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) released a statement giving updates on the on-going court case with the institution fighting for the rights of Muslim students.

~ Nigerian monitor

Imam tweets about '72 virgins'

Popular Australian Islamic cleric, Imam Tawhidi is never far from controversy and he's at it again with this tweet.

~ LIB

Croatia reaches last 16 as Argentina stumbles to a surprise defeat

Croatia has reached the round of 16, getting maximum points from their first 2 games.

In what could be described as a major upset, Argentina fell to an embarrassing 3:0 defeat against Croatia, leaving their hopes of qualification to the next round in uncertainty.

Goals from Ante Rebic, Luca Modric and Ivan Rakitic gave the Croatians a deserved victory.

Canada just became the 2nd country in the world to legalize marijuana

Canada is the second country in the world to legalize marijuana, paving the way for recreational sales throughout the country.

Canada's Upper House of Parliament on Tuesday evening approved the revised bill 52-29, making Canada the first G7 country to legalize marijuana. Uruguay did so in 2013.

Trudeau said on Wednesday that legalization will officially take effect on October 17, citing provincial requests for more time to develop retail infrastructure.

"It's been too easy for our kids to get marijuana — and for criminals to reap the profits," Trudeau said in a tweet on Tuesday evening. "Today, we change that. Our plan to legalize & regulate marijuana just passed the Senate."

What the bill does

Bill C-45, known as the Cannabis Act, legalizes marijuana but leaves it up to each province to decide how to sell it. Some provinces, like Ontario, are planning on provincially run outlets, while others, like Alberta, will open up marijuana retail to the private sector.

The federal government set a minimum age of 18 to purchase marijuana, though some provinces have indicated they will raise the age to 19, mirroring liquor-purchase laws. The bill makes the distribution and sale of marijuana to minors an offense.

The bill was part of a promise that Trudeau's Liberal Party made during the 2015 campaign to keep marijuana out of young people's hands and move the illicit market into a regulated framework.

"I'm feeling just great," Sen. Tony Dean, who sponsored the bill in Canada's Senate, told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. "We've just witnessed a historic vote for Canada. The end of 90 years of prohibition. Transformative social policy, I think. A brave move on the part of the government."

"Canada should be applauded for taking bold and decisive steps towards ending the failed prohibition of marijuana," Hannah Hetzer, the senior international policy manager for the Drug Policy Alliance, said in a statement. "Canada's progress will galvanize support for drug policy reforms in the US and all around the world."

Erik Altieri, the executive director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, echoed Hetzer's sentiment.

"We applaud Canada for showing federal legislators in the United States what can be accomplished with true leadership and dedication to sound public policy," Altieri said in a statement.

The Canadian Marijuana Index, an aggregate measurement of all publicly listed marijuana stocks in Canada, was up 3.3% as of 10:45 a.m. The overall North American index, which includes US stocks, was up 2.3%.

Golden Leaf Holdings, a cannabis company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, was the biggest gainer, with the stock surging 6.8%.

Legalized marijuana is expected to be a boon for Canada's economy. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, one of the country's largest banks, predicts that Canada's legal marijuana market will be a $6.5 billion industry by 2020.

Several Canadian marijuana firms, including Aurora Cannabis and Canopy Growth Corporation, are seeing a wave of investor excitement around marijuana legalization. Marijuana companies have been capitalizing on that liquidity to go on acquisition sprees.

~ Pulse

Cossy Orjiakor Beaten By Matin Obinka Maruche, Her Neighbor (Photos)

Nigerian actress, Cossy Orjiakor has taken to social media to recount her experience with her neighbour, Matin Obinka Maruche, who she claimed is a wife and child beater.

See her post below:

Jack Wilshere confirms departure from Arsenal with an emotional tribute

England and Arsenal midfielder, Jack Wilshere has confirmed that he would be leaving Arsenal Football club at the end of his contract in June.

He took his intagram handle to explain the reason behind his departure, owing it to reduced playing time, even after he had accepted reduced wages due to his love and desire to stay at Arsenal Football club.

He thanked the fans for the almost 2 decades of memories.

See the emotional post below;

HISTORY TO BE MADE AS BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY GEARS UP FOR FIRST GAY ROYAL WEDDING THIS SUMMER

Another member of the British Royal family is about to have a historic royal wedding.

Meghan Markle was the first mixed-race woman to marry into the royal family. The next member of the Royal family to get married will be the very first gay royal family member to get married.

55-year-old Lord Ivar Mountbatten (Queen Elizabeth’s cousin), came out in 2016 and announced that he was in a relationship with James Coyle, an airline cabin services director. Previously, he was married to a woman named Penelope Anne Vere Thompson and they share three daughters.

Lord Mountbatten will marry his partner this summer and his ex-wife will be walking him down the aisle.

"It was the girls’ idea,"  Penelope Anne Vere Thompson said of the new wedding details. "It makes me feel quite emotional. I’m really very touched."

Lord Mountbatten says he’s doing the wedding for his partner:

For me, what’s interesting is I don’t need to get married because I’ve been there, done that and have my wonderful children; but I’m pushing it because I think it’s important for him. James hasn’t had the stable life I have. I want to be able to give you that.

As for the plans for the big day, James revealed that the ceremony, taking place in the private chapel on Lord Mountbatten’s estate in Devon, will be small and intimate, with just close friends and family in attendance followed by a bigger reception of 120 guests.

~ LIB

Auchi Polytechnic student dies in her sleep

An undergraduate student of Auchi Polytechic, Edo State has left her loved ones in tears after succumbing to death.

Family and friends are mourning following the sad passing of Bacon Mercy, a student of Auchi Polytechnic in Edo state. According to reports, the young lady and undergraduate student of Hospitality management department died in mysterious circumstance.

It was gathered that she went to sleep and never woke up again. People are still shocked what could have caused the incident.

Her friends have taken to Facebook to mourn her death since the news broke yesterday.

~ gistmania

RUSSIA BECOMES FIRST TEAM TO QUALIFY FOR KNOCKOUT ROUND IN RUSSIA 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

Being the lowest ranked team by FIFA, Russia has, against the odds qualified for the knockout stages, beating Egypt 3:1 in the process.

Things look quite bleak for Egypt with 2 losses in the opening 2 games.

A defeat for Saudi Arabia against Uraguay would see the Egyptians head back home, in company of Saudi Arabia.

Earlier, Senegal became the first African team to win a game in the Russia 2018 FIFA world cup, defeating Poland 2:1 in their group H opener; little wonder why they are the highest ranked African nation in the Russia 2018 world cup.

Saudi Arabia Team plane catches Fire Mid air

Saudi Arabia’s official team plane caught fire in mid air, as they travelled to their next 2018 World Cup match.

Flames were seen from the engine, as the Russian Airlines Airbus was enroute to Rostov.

“The Saudi Football Federation wishes to reassure everyone about the safety of all members of the mission of the national team after a minor technical malfunction in an engine.

“The plane landed a few minutes ago at Rostov on Don Airport, and UNOMIG personnel are now safely heading to their residence,” An official statement read.

Saudi Arabia were thrashed 5-0 in the opening match of the tournament.

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