Author: Toptech
A tragic fire incident in the early hours of Friday claimed the lives of three family members—a husband, his wife, and their grandson—in the Ori-Eru area of Idikan, Ibadan. The devastating fire engulfed the upper floor of a residential-storey building, leaving the community in mourning. According to Mr. Yemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, the fire department received a distress call at 3:46 a.m. from a resident named Hassan. Firefighters were immediately dispatched to the scene and managed to extinguish the blaze. “On arrival, we met the upper floor of a residential storey building of…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has revealed the intense health challenges she battled while filming her latest movie, Thinline. Sharing her experience in an Instagram post today, December 20, 2024, Mercy disclosed that she was hospitalised after waking up on set with severely swollen and painful eyes. According to the veteran actress who struggled with making impressive sales on the movie’s launch, the doctors diagnosed the swelling in her eyes as a severe infection. “Throwback to the set of Thinline. I woke up one morning on set, and my eyes were like this (swollen and red). We couldn’t film,…
A Nigerian lady has sparked curiosity on social media after noticing the number “7 ” in the sky, sharing a video that has since triggered various speculations. In the video, posted on her TikTok page, the lady’s voice captures her shock as she expresses disbelief at the unusual sight in the sky. Lady sparks curiosity after spotting the number 7 in the sky. While pointing upwards, the lady repeatedly mentions seeing the number “7” and questions its significance. Her caption further added to the intrigue, reading: “What does this mean? We saw this in the sky!” The video quickly garnered…
Woman reveals what happened to her child after giving motherhood a chance A woman has taken the internet by surprise after revealing what happened to her child when she embraced motherhood. In a video shared on her TikTok page, the woman is seen cradling her child in her arms. Woman reveals what happened to her child after giving motherhood a chance. Moments later, the video transitions to a scene depicting an unexpected turn of events involving the child. Captioned, “You gave motherhood a chance,” the video sparked a wave of reactions, with many flooding the comments section to share their…
A cloth vendor broke down in tears after thieves broke into her home through her window in the middle of the night, stealing clothes that had already been paid for by a customer. The incident, captured in a viral video on TikTok, shows the distraught woman crying as she recounts her ordeal. Vendor in tears as thieves break in, steal customer’s clothes. According to her, she had brought the customer’s clothes home, placed them in a corner, and gone to bed, only to wake up and find them missing. In the video, she laments: “I woke up this morning and…
Proud parents recently broke the internet with their extravagant celebration for their 21-year-old daughter, who graduated with a first-class degree and shattered a five-year academic record. The joyous moment was shared on TikTok by the graduate herself. Parents go viral for grand celebration as 21-year-old daughter bags first class. In the viral video, the young lady is seen surrounded by a jubilant crowd, featuring drummers, trumpeters, and well-wishers, as they escorted her home in grand style. The caption revealed that she was being honored not only for achieving a first-class degree but also for emerging as the best graduating student…
Nigeria’s Supreme Court and 14 other government agencies have failed the 2024 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS), an annual evaluation conducted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC, during a presentation on Thursday at its Abuja headquarters, revealed that none of the 330 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) assessed achieved full compliance with the established standards. The Supreme Court and the other non-compliant MDAs scored zero on the scorecard, exposing systemic deficiencies in areas such as whistleblower policies, strategic planning, and financial accountability. “These agencies failed due to systemic lapses, including the absence…
Renowned activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi has been granted bail after appearing at the Ekiti Magistrate Court on Friday for the hearing on a defamation suit filed against him. The case, filed by the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police on behalf of Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), accuses Farotimi of publishing defamatory statements in his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. The court premises were fortified with law enforcement agents as Farotimi faced charges, including allegations that he falsely claimed in his book that Afe Babalola corrupted the Supreme Court to secure a fraudulent judgment for his clients. The charges,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the suspension of the tax bill currently before the National Assembly, stressing the need for broader consultations with Nigerian workers. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, NLC President Joe Ajaero and General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja expressed concerns during the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Owerri. They criticized the politicization of the bill, stating that it ignores key stakeholders and lacks the potential to positively impact the economy. “A just and equitable tax system can only be achieved through inclusive dialogue,” Ajaero stated. Bola Ahmed Tinubu The union also…
Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, has expressed concern over the 2025 budget‘s limited focus on agriculture compared to its emphasis on security. During a Senate debate on Thursday, Senator Mustapha highlighted the disparity, noting that the budget allocated ₦4.9 trillion to defence, the highest among all sectors, followed by infrastructure, education, and health. He cautioned that neglecting the agricultural sector could have serious repercussions, emphasizing that food security is just as critical as other aspects of national security. “Lack of security has brought us to this level. There are three major areas that government will always intervene. These are…