Nigeriapen: The precise cause of the accident had not been established in the reports reviewed. Motorists are advised to follow official traffic updates and obey instructions from emergency personnel.
Kingzjayzee: 23-year-old Nigerian midfielder Lasisi Adewale Adebayo, popularly known as “Waley,” has joined Spanish club Atlético Teresiano after his spell with Albanian side KF Turbina.
The move represents another step in the young midfielder’s European football journey, taking him from Nigeria to Albania and now to Spain
Adebayo was born on 25 May 2003 in Lagos, Nigeria, and is listed as an attacking midfielder, although he can also operate from the left side of midfield. Transfermarkt lists him at 1.58m and as a right-footed player.
Before moving to Spain, Adebayo had been with KF Turbina in Albania, where he joined in July 2025. His transfer to Atlético Teresiano therefore gives him an opportunity to continue developing his career in another European football environment.
Prestar: 'I have been sick since last year': Veteran actor Baba Opegbe opens up about his health struggles (Watch)
Nollywood actor Kunle Afod has paid an emotional visit to veteran Yoruba actor Yomi King, popularly known as Baba Opebe, following concerns from fans who had been unable to reach him.
Afod shared a video of the visit on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, revealing that he decided to… pic.twitter.com/Do0UdHsIvQ
ComradeIbrahimA: 🎉 HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, FORMER PRESIDENT, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR — IBB
Today, 17 August 2026, I join Nigerians and admirers of Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in celebrating 85 years of life, leadership and national service.
As Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu from Abuja, I celebrate IBB for the vision, courage, strategic thinking and nation-building ambition that characterised his years of leadership.
Whatever one's view of the controversies of his administration, history should also acknowledge the significant foundations and institutions established or advanced during his era.
85 YEARS — 85 REASONS TO REMEMBER IBB
Among the most notable legacies associated with his administration are:
1. Creation of 11 new states. 2. Relocation of Nigeria's Federal Government to Abuja in 1991. 3. Development of Abuja's major districts and federal infrastructure. 4. Construction and development of the Presidential Villa. 5. Development of the National Assembly complex. 6. Development of the International Conference Centre, Abuja. 7. Development of the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja. 8. Completion of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos. 9. Advancement of major national highways. 10. Completion and development of the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station. 11. Development of major dams and water-treatment projects. 12. Creation of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). 13. Establishment of the State Security Service (SSS/DSS). 14. Establishment of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). 15. Establishment of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). 16. Establishment of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). 17. Establishment of NERFUND. 18. Establishment of NDIC. 19. Establishment of NEXIM Bank. 20. Development of Nigeria's capital market. 21. Introduction of major financial-sector reforms. 22. Liberalisation of banking and greater private-sector participation. 23. Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme. 24. Advancement of privatisation and commercialisation reforms. 25. Development of export-processing zones. 26. Enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. 27. Advancement of rural roads and infrastructure through DFRRI. 28. Expansion of primary healthcare initiatives. 29. Development of specialist healthcare institutions. 30. Advancement of the National Eye Centre, Kaduna. 31. Support for education and mass literacy. 32. Establishment of NASENI and emphasis on science and technology. 33. Advancement of Ajaokuta Steel. 34. Advancement of the Aluminium Smelter Company, Ikot Abasi. 35. Strengthening of environmental protection through FEPA. 36. Development of federal housing estates. 37. Expansion of military infrastructure. 38. Development of naval and defence facilities. 39. Strengthening of Nigeria's intelligence architecture. 40. Support for women's rural development through the Better Life programme. 41. Expansion of local government administration. 42. Greater attention to grassroots development. 43. Development of government infrastructure for newly created states. 44. Expansion of federal secretariat infrastructure. 45. Development of courts and judicial facilities. 46. Expansion of Abuja's road network. 47. Development of Abuja's water infrastructure. 48. Development of satellite towns around Abuja. 49. Advancement of Nigeria's aviation infrastructure. 50. Strengthening of Nigeria's diplomatic presence in Abuja. 51. Strong regional leadership through ECOWAS. 52. Major Nigerian involvement in ECOMOG. 53. Support for peace efforts in Liberia. 54. Strengthening Nigeria's position as a West African power. 55. Promotion of Nigerian expertise through the Technical Aid Corps. 56. Development of institutions that survived successive governments. 57. Expansion of opportunities for private enterprise. 58. Strengthening of financial regulation. 59. Advancement of national industrialisation. 60. Greater emphasis on indigenous technological capacity. 61. Development of public housing and workers' estates. 62. Expansion of federal infrastructure nationwide. 63. Strengthening of national unity through state creation. 64. Bringing government closer to previously underserved communities. 65. Development of major public institutions in Abuja. 66. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure. 67. Advancement of water-supply infrastructure. 68. Advancement of power infrastructure. 69. Expansion of transportation infrastructure. 70. Strengthening of national security institutions. 71. Promotion of African regional cooperation. 72. Support for African peacekeeping. 73. Modernisation of aspects of public administration. 74. Greater use of technocrats in national policy development. 75. Experimentation with political reforms and a structured two-party system. 76. Introduction of political innovations such as Option A4. 77. Expansion of political participation during the transition programme. 78. Creation of institutions that became permanent features of Nigeria. 79. Transformation of Abuja into a functioning national capital. 80. Development of infrastructure that continues to serve millions. 81. Demonstration of decisive leadership during periods of national crisis. 82. A willingness to take difficult and unconventional decisions. 83. A strong emphasis on long-term national projects. 84. A leadership legacy that remains one of the most debated and studied in Nigerian history. 85. Above all, leaving an unmistakable imprint on modern Nigeria through infrastructure, institutions, state creation, economic reforms, security restructuring and regional diplomacy.
MY PERSONAL TRIBUTE
General IBB, as someone from Abuja, I have a special appreciation for the transformation of this city during your era. The roads, districts, government institutions and national infrastructure remind us of the enormous ambition behind the Abuja project.
I do not believe we should erase the controversies of your administration. Neither should we allow those controversies to erase its achievements.
History must remember both the successes and the mistakes.
What I admire most about your leadership was your boldness, strategic thinking, ability to assemble professionals and technocrats, and willingness to pursue ambitious national projects.
At 85, you remain a living chapter of Nigeria's history.
HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR! 🇳🇬🎉
May Almighty Allah grant you good health, peace, strength and many more years.
Your story is part of Nigeria's story. Your era is part of our history. Your achievements deserve to be remembered.
With deep respect and admiration,
Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu Comradeibrahimaliyu@gmail.com Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Olofofo247ng: Tonto Dikeh officially launches her own church as she preaches at her newly built ministry, New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle, in Abuja.
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Tonto Dikeh officially launches her own church as she preaches at her newly built ministry, New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle, in Abuja. pic.twitter.com/hd6vZ7TP4H
This elder bros didn't come out to expose this when Woli Agba started. Now , Woli Agba is cashing out and you are revealing family lines which is meant to be settled amicably. You guys started well but separated at a point due to whatever reason we don't know. Make una dey carry una wahala go!
Anyways,Nairaland will form committee on this issue and first sitting will be on January 5th,2027. Let's settle the case of Rudeboy and Mr P first before December 31st , 2026.
Truvelisback: Good day, fellas. I red about how a man matched to MTN office in anger over #45,000 disappearance of data within 4 day but I found it difficult to believe until I experienced the same too. MTN data plans don't last anymore and it's really annoying.
nlfpmod: Man publicly proposes to a lady he sponsored through university, only for her to reject him at her graduation amid a crowd of onlookers filming the scene.
The moment a man who trained a graduating student in the univeraity revived the shock of his life while trying to propose to her .
dominique: An entire youth football team from Ethiopia has vanished in Sweden after the culmination of the Gothia Cup youth tournament in Gothenburg, sparking an international response. The tournament ended ten days ago, but authorities say the group still remains unaccounted for and has not returned to Ethiopia.
Officers are working with the Swedish Migration Agency, border police, and authorities in other countries to locate them
According to Sweden Herald, around 20 people, mostly players aged 14-17 and also some adult supervisors, left their hotel without checking out and cannot be located.
This Mbaise man from Imo state is worst-case than a bandit.
Just because of misunderstanding with a passenger, he deliberately crashed his bus and killed his passengers then walked away from the scene and traveled to his village pic.twitter.com/brndD0HB1M
— Senior Pst Okezie James Atañi. (@Onsogbu) July 27, 2026
Very soon, Devi will charge us to court cos we are not being fair to him.
guobe: The south African female national team had a couple playing together against Tanzania in the women African nations cup today. The South African Ms eventually lost the match by two goals to one.
South Africa will always fail and loose in all sports. "There is no peace for the wicked".
As for the Couple.........they are KPEKUSPHOBIC! They can't even concentrate on the field. 😂 😂 😂
Glimpsetv: A video has surfaced online showing a police commander in the Democratic Republic of Congo losing his balance and collapsing while addressing a formation of fellow officers outdoors.
In the roughly one-minute clip, the commander, dressed in full police uniform, stands outside what appears to be a police facility, speaking to officers lined up along a dirt path. As he addresses the gathering, he repeatedly sways, shifts his weight and appears to struggle to maintain his composure.
Seconds later, the situation takes a dramatic turn. The camera suddenly drops to the ground, briefly capturing part of a leg before the recording ends, indicating that the commander had fallen while still delivering his address.
The footage was shared by the X account @SaharaWire, which claimed the commander was "extremely drunk" at the time of the incident. However, no official statement has been issued confirming that allegation, and the officer's identity, exact rank and any disciplinary action have not been publicly disclosed.
The incident has sparked a wave of reactions on social media. While some users described the moment as embarrassing for the police force, others responded with humour, posting comments such as, "That's not collapsing," alongside broader criticism of professionalism within the country's security services.
Whether the commander collapsed due to intoxication or another cause remains unconfirmed. Until authorities comment publicly, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. What is certain is that the footage has drawn widespread attention, turning an otherwise routine police assembly into a moment of intense public scrutiny.
Glimpsetv: A video has surfaced online showing a police commander in the Democratic Republic of Congo losing his balance and collapsing while addressing a formation of fellow officers outdoors.
In the roughly one-minute clip, the commander, dressed in full police uniform, stands outside what appears to be a police facility, speaking to officers lined up along a dirt path. As he addresses the gathering, he repeatedly sways, shifts his weight and appears to struggle to maintain his composure.
Seconds later, the situation takes a dramatic turn. The camera suddenly drops to the ground, briefly capturing part of a leg before the recording ends, indicating that the commander had fallen while still delivering his address.
The footage was shared by the X account @SaharaWire, which claimed the commander was "extremely drunk" at the time of the incident. However, no official statement has been issued confirming that allegation, and the officer's identity, exact rank and any disciplinary action have not been publicly disclosed.
The incident has sparked a wave of reactions on social media. While some users described the moment as embarrassing for the police force, others responded with humour, posting comments such as, "That's not collapsing," alongside broader criticism of professionalism within the country's security services.
Whether the commander collapsed due to intoxication or another cause remains unconfirmed. Until authorities comment publicly, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. What is certain is that the footage has drawn widespread attention, turning an otherwise routine police assembly into a moment of intense public scrutiny.
nlfpmod: Media Personality Mardiyyah Reveals How a ₦1.2 Million Loan She Took in 100 level to Fund a Flashy Lifestyle Grew to Over ₦9.6 million After She Stopped Making Repayments
delzbaba: Federal government needs to step into this ongoing trend before they give the country a bad name.
Aside that, Federal Government should give 30days, so that Nigerians can go for psychiatrist test. At times I feel like "How many Nigerians are mentally okay"
socoharley: South Africans are born wicked!!! How does the presence of one lady who was born in south Africa by foreign parents affect anyone? I spit on every south African...tueh!!
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