Before the abduction, the security agencies in the state have been tackling violent crimes resulting from cultism in the last two weeks- several cases of murder which led to declaring 8pm curfew. And this has not been resolved though arrests have been made. And the eatery in question which I do not want to name is in the heart of the town.
Femi Akinsanya cheated death the same way this man did many years ago in the Associated Airline crash. After walking out of the plane before the plane was engulfed in fire, he called the waiting party in Akure to broke the news to them.
Glimpsetv: The only person who survived the tragic Air India crash, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, described the terrifying moment the plane failed to take off properly—and his complete disbelief at surviving it.
Ramesh, a British citizen with Indian roots, was on board the flight bound for London. The plane crashed just moments after departing from Ahmedabad, a city in northwestern India, on Thursday afternoon. Tragically, 241 people on the aircraft lost their lives, along with at least 29 people on the ground. By late Friday, rescue workers had found 25 more bodies in the wreckage.
This crash is now considered one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters. It was also the first crash involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner since the aircraft was introduced in 2009, according to the Aviation Safety Network.
Speaking from a government hospital, Ramesh told India’s national broadcaster what he remembered. According to him, the aircraft seemed to freeze in the air just seconds after takeoff. He recalled green and white lights flashing and the engines roaring, but the plane failed to climb. It then crashed into a residential building that housed a medical college hostel.
He witnessed the horrifying sight of passengers and crew members dying around him. His own brother, who was traveling with him, was among those who didn’t survive.
Ramesh had been seated in seat 11A. That part of the plane slammed into the ground floor of the building. After the impact, he quickly unbuckled his seatbelt and managed to push himself out through a nearby open door.
“When I opened my eyes, I couldn’t believe I was still alive,” he said. He remembered seeing pieces of the destroyed plane scattered all around.
Though injured, especially with burns on his left hand, Ramesh somehow walked away from the crash site—still in shock. A few local residents saw him and helped him reach an ambulance, which rushed him to the hospital.
Back home, his family was in turmoil. His other brother, Nayan Kumar Ramesh, told Sky News that Ramesh had video-called their father shortly after the crash. “He said, ‘The plane crashed. I can’t find my brother. I don’t see any passengers. I don’t even know how I’m alive or how I got out,’” Nayan recalled.
Ramesh also contacted relatives in Leicester, UK. His cousin, Ajay Valgi, said Ramesh only told the family that he was okay. "He just said he's fine—nothing more," Valgi said. Ramesh is married and has a young son. The family, while thankful for his survival, remains heartbroken over the loss of his brother.
India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, visited the crash site on Friday. He also met Ramesh in the hospital. “I told him what I saw,” said Ramesh. “He asked me about my health.”
According to Dr. Dhaval Gameti, Ramesh had multiple injuries and was initially confused but was now stable and out of danger. He even kept his boarding pass with him while in the hospital.
“He’s recovering well and could be discharged very soon,” Dr. Gameti confirmed.
Eyewitnesses were stunned to see the lone survivor—bruised, burned, but alive—limping his way to the ambulance that carried him away from the scene of so much tragedy.
Exactly, thank you. I was about to inform the op about the dates too.
Racoon: This is so satisfying. Thank you so profoundly for this historical update. However, the Evangelical Church of West Africa officially changed its name to Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in 2011 and not 2004 as stated in the cover note to these photos.
This change reflected the denomination's broader mission and vision beyond West Africa, emphasizing its commitment to evangelism and global outreach. This historic update is one that every son and daughter of ECWA will find significant. I am particularly moved by the sentiments expressed in the comment section regarding our denomination.
They are a powerful reflection of our shared heritage. Truly, we have been entrusted with a noble legacy. May the vision and faith betrothed to us by our fathers and mothers remain alive and thriving in our generation!
He's saying the truth. I once read something similar to that in a book relating to American politics. It's all about power and interests of non-politicians who are frequent in the corridors of power. That's why you see that that in the same America, some politicians believed that global warming is real and some do not. They believe it's actually a propaganda. Infact, Presidents do not really run South America countries too.
I took about four oranges at lunch time. Immediately I finished the second one out of the four oranges, I discovered I haven't encountered any seed. In my quest to understand why, I ate the other two and I found no single seed. It's surprising to me because I'm experiencing this for the first time.
Nemesis0147: and she is still struggling to pay rent? No husband No children? She should have made plans for her retirement long time ago Even if na to come back Nigeria and set up.
Those were my thoughts yesterday before deciding to post the story. Even in Nigeria, we have retirees living in their private properties and not paying rent.
A 71-year-old Nigerian grandmother, Janet Olufunke Damiro, has been dismissed from her cleaning job at the London School of Economics after being accused of stealing a bracelet.
British tabloid newspaper, Metro UK, exclusively reports on Thursday that Damiro, who moved to the United Kingdom from Nigeria in 1971 and had worked at LSE for 13 years, said she simply forgot the gold bracelet in her purse after finding it during her shift and intending to hand it in later.
She returned it three days later when questioned by management, but was still suspended and eventually dismissed in April for gross misconduct. Damiro said, “I can’t sleep. I have never had a bad record or been to HR before in my life.
“LSE have treated me really badly. It was my only job, and I loved working there. I never expected to be suspended or dismissed.
“I did not steal this thing. If I see any items, I always hand them over.
“This is the first time in my life I have had a problem like this since I came to this country. It is really bugging me.”
Metro reports that more than 70 of her colleagues, including three supervisors, have written to LSE management in her defence, insisting on her honesty and professionalism.
“Janet has always conducted herself with integrity and consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic,” their letter read.
Her trade union, United Voices of the World, in a post on its website last month, appealed the dismissal and criticised the university’s handling of the situation.
Speaking with UVW, Damiro said, “I don’t steal. I’m not a thief. I’ve worked at LSE for over 10 years without any problems. I just forgot. At my age, you can forget like that.
“They look at me like I’m a thief. It’s unfair. I’ve not been myself at all, I don’t sleep at night. I don’t have a job now, but I have to pay my rent and bills. Who’s going to employ me at this age?” According to Metro, the university has declined to comment publicly, citing the ongoing nature of the case.
Meanwhile, LSE students have launched a petition calling for her reinstatement, describing the punishment as “deeply disturbing” for what they believe was a “minor mistake.”
An appeal hearing initially scheduled for May 22 was adjourned, and a new date has been set for later in June.
The Lagos State Government has said it is working to introduce monthly and quarterly rent payment options as part of efforts to reduce the financial pressure on residents, especially low-income earners.
The state Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, disclosed this on Tuesday during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing to mark Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second year in office.
Akinderu-Fatai said the planned policy is a continuation of the state’s drive to make housing more accessible and affordable. He recalled the government’s earlier rent-to-own scheme, which allows beneficiaries to make a five per cent initial payment and spread the balance over 10 years.
“That initiative was well-received, and its success encouraged us to explore new ways to reduce the pressure of yearly rent payment,” he said. He noted that many residents find annual rent payments difficult and that the new system is expected to provide relief.
“We believe that monthly or quarterly payment options will give people more breathing space and reduce the stress associated with sourcing lump sums,” he added.
He added that the government is currently consulting with landlords, developers, and other stakeholders to resolve potential challenges related to enforcement and payment systems before rolling out the initiative.
“Of course, there are issues to resolve — things like landlord cooperation, payment tracking, and enforcement. But discussions are ongoing, and we are listening to all sides,” he said. He revealed that a pilot phase is being planned in selected areas of the state.
“This is not just policy on paper. We are making real progress. We know what this means for many families, and we are determined to make it happen,” he stated.