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By Peter Omopo At least 12 people have been rescued after a Nigerian tugboat, LEO, sank off the coast of South Africa late Saturday night. The vessel, which was reportedly in South Africa for repairs, had 18 persons on board at the time of the incident. It was said to have run aground in stormy waters about 18 nautical miles offshore between Cape Town and Durban while returning to Lagos. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, confirmed on Monday that one person had been declared dead, while search and rescue operations were still ongoing. In a statement…

By Peter Omopo Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has warned that the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following attacks by the United States and Israel, will have deep and widespread consequences. Araghchi made the remarks in a letter addressed to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and members of the UN Security Council, according to Iran’s official news agency, IRNA. The letter was sent a day after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities, which reportedly resulted in the death of the country’s top leader. In the correspondence, Araghchi described…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and educational development by fulfilling his promise to gift two laptops to beneficiaries of the LOK Foundation. Earlier today at the Council Secretariat, the Hon. Moyosore officially presented the laptops to the two beneficiaries, who are indigenes of Onigbongbo. The beneficiaries are Quadri Akanji and Aminat Adeleye. The Chairman congratulated the beneficiaries and commended their dedication and pursuit of personal growth. He emphasized that the gesture aligns with his administration’s continuous drive to support young…

By Peter Omopo The National Police Council has unanimously confirmed the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this after the council’s meeting held at the State House, Abuja. He stated that the council unanimously endorsed Disu’s appointment as IGP. The meeting, which lasted about 40 minutes, commenced shortly after President Tinubu arrived at the Council Chamber at about 2:15 pm. It was convened in compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the Police Council to consider and approve…

By Peter Omopo Estate surveyors under the umbrella of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Ondo State chapter, have called on governments at all levels to address the high cost of building materials, which they say is driving up house rents across the country. The Chairman of the Ondo State branch of the institution, Dr Akintomide Akinlabi, made the appeal on Monday while speaking with journalists in Akure ahead of the association’s annual NIESV Week. Akinlabi attributed the recent surge in rental prices to the rising cost of constructing houses, noting that the housing crisis is closely tied…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Sometimes, we start in the dark, moving blindly with excitement or assumption, only to find that things don’t work out. But that darkness isn’t defeat; it’s direction. It teaches us what we couldn’t see before and invites us to pause, learn, and adjust. The moment we choose clarity over impulse and wisdom over pride, it’s like flipping on a light switch suddenly. The path makes sense. Don’t be discouraged by the dark beginnings; they’re often what lead you to brighter, better steps forward. Asiwaju Cares

By Peter Omopo Multipro Enterprise Limited, manufacturer of Hypo Bleach, has cautioned Nigerians against consuming the product following a viral social media trend linked to a feud involving content creator King Mitchy and influencer VeryDarkMan. In a statement signed by its Marketing Manager, Adebayo Adeyemo, the company stressed that Hypo Bleach is strictly formulated for cleaning purposes and should not be consumed under any circumstances. The manufacturer explained that the product is designed to remove stains, whiten fabrics, deodorise and eliminate 99.9 per cent of germs, warning that it is unsafe for drinking. Multipro also condemned the circulation of AI-generated…

By Peter Omopo The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Kuwait has issued a safety advisory to Nigerian nationals residing in Kuwait and Bahrain, urging them to remain vigilant amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a circular dated March 1, the embassy advised Nigerians in both countries to adhere strictly to safety guidelines and directives issued by the host governments, while remaining calm. The mission, which has concurrent accreditation to the Kingdom of Bahrain, encouraged nationals to closely monitor official announcements and local news for updates on the evolving situation. It noted that the embassy is…

By Peter Omopo The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed Commissioners of Police across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to intensify surveillance and intelligence gathering in response to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police chief also instructed state commands to strengthen collaboration with traditional and religious leaders and increase visibility policing around worship centres and other public spaces. The directive places particular emphasis on the North West, North East and North Central zones, with orders to swiftly…

By Peter Omopo One person has died and three others sustained serious injuries following a road traffic crash involving a yam-laden truck and a commercial tricycle at Aiyetoro Junction along the traffic light corridor in the Epe area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Transport Management Authority confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq. According to the statement, preliminary findings showed that the truck, which was coming from Ijebu-Ode, attempted to make a U-turn inward Eleko at the junction when the driver reportedly lost control. The vehicle…