Tragedy in China: Six People Dead in Massive Sinkhole Incident (With Photos) 
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Tragedy in China: Six People Dead in Massive Sinkhole Incident (With Photos) 

A bus and pedestrians were swallowed by a massive sinkhole in the city of Xining in Qinghai province in China, resulting in at least six deaths and 16 injuries.   Emergency workers, totaling more than 1,000, responded to the scene around 5:30pm on Monday. Rescuers have been searching for four missing individuals, while the injured have been transported to hospitals for treatment.     Images of the road collapse outside a hospital depict the vehicle almost entirely submerged near a bus stop as people flee to safety.   The cause of the incident is under investigation, as stated by the state-run broadcaster, CCTV.     This is not the first sinkhole tragedy in China. In 2016, three people fell into a massive sinkhole in central Henan province, which sw...
Former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed clarifies the sale of 110 Kwara Government properties
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Former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed clarifies the sale of 110 Kwara Government properties

Former Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, has stated that the sale of 110 properties that belonged to the state's government followed due process. Ahmed responded to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazak's allegation of selling the state's properties, including a house meant for the State's Deputy Governor to friends and cronies. He clarified that the disputed properties were sold to civil servants and members of the 7th Kwara State House of Assembly on an owner-occupier basis, following approval by the state executive council. The former Governor also disclosed that the sale was motivated by the federal government's monetization policy, aimed at reducing the financial burden of maintaining government-owned properties. Additionally, he affirmed that the pro...
Iran’s Response to the Ukrainian Plane Crash in Tehran
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Iran’s Response to the Ukrainian Plane Crash in Tehran

President Hassan Rouhani of Iran has declared that the downing of the Ukrainian plane in Tehran was an "unforgivable error" and assured that "all those involved will be punished." In a televised speech on Tuesday, Rouhani emphasized that the "tragic event" would be thoroughly investigated and stressed that "one person cannot be solely responsible for the crash." Without providing further details, he expressed the need for an honest expression of the multiple factors involved. He acknowledged the Iranian armed forces' admission of their mistake as a positive first step and acknowledged the accountability of the Iranian government to the lives lost, both Iranian and from other nations. Additionally, he has ordered the establishment of a special court with a ranking judge and numerous ...
Iran Vows to Hold Accountable Those Responsible for Downing Ukrainian Plane in Tehran
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Iran Vows to Hold Accountable Those Responsible for Downing Ukrainian Plane in Tehran

President Hassan Rouhani of Iran has addressed the downing of the Ukrainian plane in Tehran, labeling it an "unforgivable error" and assuring that "all those involved will be punished." The declaration was made during a televised speech on Tuesday, with Rouhani emphasizing that the "tragic event" will be thoroughly investigated and that accountability extends beyond a single individual responsible for the crash. "There are others, too, and I want that this issue is expressed honestly," he stated, without providing further details. Rouhani also stressed the admission of mistake by the Iranian armed forces as a positive initial step and emphasized the government's accountability to both the Iranian and other affected nations. He has ordered the establishment of a special court, compr...
Pirates allegedly kill four Nigerian navy personnel in Ondo community
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Pirates allegedly kill four Nigerian navy personnel in Ondo community

A tragic incident unfolded in Gagira, a suburb of Awoye coastal community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State over the weekend as four Nigerian navy personnel were reportedly killed by sea pirates. The naval ratings met their demise during an exchange of gunfire with the pirates, which occurred after the abduction of three foreigners. Following the incident, naval personnel have been dispatched to the community to search for the sea pirates and the military rifles of the deceased ratings. Commanding Officer, Forward Operating Base in Igbokoda, Commodore Danjuma Ndanusa, imposed a curfew on the community and insisted that the four military rifles and seven magazines stolen during the gun duel must be produced. He also revealed that one of the arrested sea pirates had claimed the...
A Victory for Naira Marley as Car Theft Charge is Struck Out by Court
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A Victory for Naira Marley as Car Theft Charge is Struck Out by Court

The police's car theft charge against Nigerian rapper Adeyemi Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley, along with his two siblings Idris and Babatunde Fashola, and their cousin Kunle Obere, was struck out by a magistrate court in Lagos on Tuesday, January 14. During today's trial, Naira Marley and his co-defendants were accused of stealing a Toyota Camry with Registration No. FEE 120 AA valued at N1.8m and an iPhone X5 worth N330,000. Despite Naira Marley's absence at the trial, the court dismissed the car theft charge following the submission of a settlement agreement between the complainant Mr. Adelekan Ademola and the four defendants. This agreement was reached after Chief Magistrate Tajudeen Elias warned of issuing an arrest order for Naira Marley.
Exciting Arrival in Cape Town! Rita Daniels and Daughter Regina Daniels Make a Stylish Entrance
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Exciting Arrival in Cape Town! Rita Daniels and Daughter Regina Daniels Make a Stylish Entrance

Rita Daniels accompanied her daughter Regina Daniels on a stylish trip to Cape Town, South Africa and kept her social media followers in the loop.   The proud mother posted a video of herself walking down the runway after their plane landed. Upon arrival, both she and her daughter were warmly welcomed at the airport with flowers and a welcoming banner.   Check out more photos and a video below.               View this post on Instagram                   Living the good life! Rita Daniels updates her followers as she arrives Cape Town in style with daughter Regina Daniels. A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) on Jan 14, 2020 at 12:53am PST
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  "The dead are everywhere" Nigerian medical doctor shares spooky explanation of how dead people use bodies of humans and animals to operate
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A Nigerian medical doctor sparked a discussion on Twitter by claiming that the dead exist all around us, influencing unexplained phenomena in our environment. He went on to suggest that when dogs bark at night, it could be due to their ability to see the dead. He further elaborated that the deceased can adopt the perspective of pets, using their vision to observe the living. Additionally, he asserted that the dead can inhabit the bodies of living beings to carry out daily activities. These claims have generated debate, with some individuals requesting scientific evidence. He tweeted: "Sometimes your dogs bark at night, u look but see nothing but they see the departed souls, the dead... because dogs see at a much higher wavelength than you...
'Turkey Football Legend Hakan Sukur Drives for Uber and Sells Books After Exile from Turkey'
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'Turkey Football Legend Hakan Sukur Drives for Uber and Sells Books After Exile from Turkey'

Former Turkey football star Hakan Sukur, known for his career at Inter Milan, Torino, Blackburn, and Galatasaray, has disclosed that he now works as an Uber driver in the United States following his exile from Turkey.   The 48-year-old, who clinched 14 major titles and scored 383 goals during his club career, including the fastest ever in a World Cup in 2002, experienced a drastic change in his life after retiring. He delved into politics and became an Istanbul MP for the Justice and Development Party before later resigning in December 2013 to serve independently after a fallout with Turkish President Recep Erdogan.   Sukur has been wanted for arrest in Turkey since August 2016 for alleged ties to the Gülen movement and currently lives in the United States as an exile.   In...
'Turkey Football Legend Hakan Sukur Drives for Uber and Sells Books After Exile from Turkey'
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'Turkey Football Legend Hakan Sukur Drives for Uber and Sells Books After Exile from Turkey'

Turkey's football legend, Hakan Sukur, who played as a striker for Inter Milan, Torino, Blackburn, and Galatasaray, has revealed that he is now driving for Uber in the United States after being exiled from Turkey. The 48-year-old secured a total of 14 major titles and netted 383 goals throughout his club career, as well as achieving the fastest goal ever in a World Cup, in 2002. However, his life took a dramatic turn after retirement as he entered politics and was elected as an Istanbul MP for the Justice and Development Party. Subsequently, he resigned from the party in December 2013 and served as an independent after experiencing a bitter falling out with Turkish President Recep Erdogan. Sukur is wanted for arrest in Turkey s...