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A man identified as Adamu Muhammed Tenimu, on Friday reportedly fainted at the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi State, after receiving the news that his wife had delivered a set of triplets.

The incident occurred shortly after the delivery.

Eyewitnesses said the man, upon hearing that his wife had given birth to three babies, all girls, was overwhelmed by emotion and slumped.

Hospital officials and sympathisers quickly came to his aid and successfully revived him.

The new mother and her triplets were said to be in stable condition.

Speaking to journalists shortly after regaining consciousness, Muhammed, a job seeker, expressed a mixture of joy and sadness, citing his inability to meet the financial responsibilities that now accompany the birth.

“I thank God for this miracle, but I am confused and sad. I didn’t know we were expecting triplets. Right now, we don’t even have the means and financial capacity to pay the hospital bills, let alone care for three babies at once,” he said, while shedding tears profusely.

According to him, the family had only struggled to prepare for one baby as the pregnancy had not been regularly scanned due to financial constraints.

“This blessing is huge, but so is the burden. I don’t even have money to buy diapers or baby food. I don’t know where to start,” he lamented.

Onlookers who confirmed the situation told Punch that while the birth was successful, the family was in urgent need of medical supplies, nutrition, and financial aid to support the care of the newborns.

“The babies are healthy, but this family needs help. We are calling on the government, NGOs, religious groups, and well-meaning Nigerians to support them,” a family member said.

Friends and well-wishers of the family have also begun a mobilisation drive, calling on citizens to assist in whatever capacity they can.

“We urge the Kogi State Government and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to intervene.

“The father is a law-abiding, hardworking man, and this situation deserves attention,” said Mr. Nuhu Alhassan, a colleague.

Calls have also gone out to philanthropic organisations and individuals to donate baby essentials, food supplies, and funds for hospital expenses.

“The joy of childbirth should not be overshadowed by fear of survival. We must stand together as a people and support this family,” Sikiru Olamide added.

The triplets, born weighing 1.8kg, 2.0kg, and 2.3kg, respectively, have been placed under observation at the hospital’s neonatal unit and are responding well.

At least 20 athletes from Kano Contingent have been confirmed dead following a ghastly motor accident at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura Local Government area of Kano State.

The athletes were said to be returning from from the just concluded National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Umar Fagge, who confirmed the incident, said many other athletes sustained various degree of injuries following the fatal accident on Saturday.

He explained that the bus conveying 30 athletes fell from the bridge, leading to the death of the 20 athletes.

“As I am talking to you now, we have counted 19 dead bodies,” Fagge said.

Similarly, Ado Salisu, a former Vice President of SWAN, said victims were still being conveyed to Kura General Hospital.

When contacted by Punch, the Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano Sector Command, Abdullahi Labaran, also confirmed the accident.

He however said that he could not confirm the number of deaths and injured persons.

“We just received the report of the accident, so, I cannot confirm the exact number of casualties at the moment,” he added

Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has reportedly tied the knot with a new wife named Fatima, making this his fourth marriage.

This latest union comes years after the footballer’s past relationships made headlines.

Musa’s first marriage was to Jamila in 2013. The couple, who share two children, divorced in 2017 after reported issues tied to his desire to take a second wife.

Shortly after the separation, he married Juliet Ejue, his second wife, from Ogoja in Cross River State. That marriage also ended, though the timeline of their split wasn’t publicly confirmed.

In 2021, he married Mariam, becoming his third wife.

Now, in 2025, Musa has welcomed Asmau Moriki into the family, marking his fourth known marriage. The wedding was reportedly a quiet ceremony attended by close family and friends.

The 32-year-old forward remains active in Nigerian football and continues to attract attention both on and off the pitch.

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Embattled Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called on his supporters, Rivers residents, and Nigerians to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention that helped prevent the state from sliding into chaos amid its ongoing political crisis.

Speaking on Thursday at a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Simplified Movement, held to mark his two years in office, Fubara revealed that a peace and reconciliation process aimed at restoring all executive and legislative institutions in the state is already underway.

He assured that democracy and good governance would soon return to Rivers State, with the executive and legislative arms working together for the benefit of the people.

“I want to assure you that the issues will soon be resolved, and you will come back to your offices; not just at the Executive arm, but also the Legislative arm. I also believe that the strong relationships we had before will return, and we will begin to work together again for the good and progress of the State. What is important is for us to have a forgiving spirit,” Fubara said.

The suspended governor urged Rivers people to fully embrace the peace process and show unreserved appreciation to President Tinubu for his decisive action in stabilizing the state’s fragile political environment.

“We are already in the peace process. I want you to thank Mr President for his timely intervention to salvage the situation and stabilize the polity and the State. If not for Mr President, the story today would have been different,” he added.

Fubara praised the President’s wisdom and quick response, also acknowledging other national figures who appealed to Tinubu to intervene.

“I don’t know how he gets his information, but the truth is he acted with wisdom at the right time. He is the one you should thank. And let me also thank him personally for his intervention, and the personalities across the country who moved in and appealed to him to intervene.”

He called on all stakeholders to set aside personal interests for the greater good of Rivers State.

“We have to come down from our high horses and subject ourselves to the peace process. That is what we are doing. What is important is for the State to move forward. It is not about you; the interest of the State is paramount,” he stressed.

He lamented that due to the ongoing political crisis, planned celebrations marking his two-year milestone in office were overshadowed, denying the administration the chance to showcase achievements across various sectors.

Nonetheless, he assured that the government would return stronger and more united, delivering quality dividends of democracy.

Addressing those who have expressed anger or grievances, Fubara acknowledged their rights but urged everyone to embrace peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness for the state’s progress.

He also sought forgiveness from anyone who felt disappointed in his handling of the crisis, emphasizing that his actions were meant to protect the peace and development of the State.

Fubara expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for efforts in restoring peace and good governance, and revealed that reconciliation talks with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, were ongoing and hopeful.

“There is no reason why there will not be peace between me and my Oga,” he said, referring to Wike. “There will be peace. We are meeting. We will reconcile.”

Finally, the suspended governor thanked the people of Rivers State and Nigerians who supported him during the political turmoil, pledging to continue respecting the trust they placed in him.

“One important thing in this life is respect. I want to earn the respect of the people, not force it on them…I’m with you completely,” he said, and thanked Rivers people and all Nigerians who stood by him during the period of political turbulence, acknowledging their loyalty and prayers.”

Popular TikToker and content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, aka Peller, has revealed that he and his fiancée, Jarvis, have decided to abstain from sex until marriage.

He disclosed this during a recent livestream with fellow content creator Shank Comics.

Peller also revealed that he doesn’t take alcohol or smoke.

“I don’t smoke, I don’t drink and I’m not touching Jarvis till marriage. She is not always at home. I live alone. All our vocations are mostly for content. I’m planning to marry her,” he explained.

According to report, Peller, a 19-year-old TikToker, proposed to the 23-year-old in December 2024.

Peller recently revealed that he once made Jarvis turn down a N3bn offer from Netflix to shoot a kissing scene.

He explained that he loves Jarvis so much and can not bear another man kissing her.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has acknowledged the difficulties encountered during the ongoing 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, particularly the delay in administering the English Language Paper.

In a statement by the Public Affairs Department of the exam body, the Council explained that while it prioritised maintaining the integrity and security of the examination, its strict measures to prevent any leakage of exam papers inadvertently affected the smooth and timely conduct of the exam.

WAEC noted that despite its best efforts, the process was hampered by a mix of logistical challenges, security concerns, and sociocultural factors, which disrupted operations.

The statement reads: “The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) acknowledges the challenges currently being faced during the conduct of WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025, including the delay in the timely conduct of English Language Paper 2, which was taken today.

“While maintaining the integrity and security of our examination, we faced considerable challenges primarily due to our major aim of preventing leakage of any paper. While we successfully achieved our objective, it inadvertently impacted the timeliness and seamless conduct of the examination.

“Despite our best efforts, we encountered logistical hurdles, security concerns, and sociocultural factors that negatively influenced our operations. In order to forestall future occurrences of this nature, the Council is currently collaborating with security agencies.

“We recognize the importance of the timely conduct of examinations and the impact of this decision on the candidates, their schools, and parents, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

“The West African Examinations Council appreciates the understanding and support of all stakeholders during this period.

“We remain committed to upholding the highest standard in the conduct of examinations and shall continue to promote academic excellence.”

A Nigerian lady has shared a heartbreaking account of a fatal accident involving a truck transporting cows in Osun State.

According to her narration, the driver allegedly fell asleep while driving, causing the truck to plunge into a ditch.

The incident resulted in multiple fatalities, including the driver.

The story was posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @OlaideKoleosho, who also shared a video from the scene.

In her caption, she revealed that the accident occurred in Gbongan, a town in Osun State, during her journey.

She wrote: “This happened in Gbongan yesterday while I was traveling. A very big trailer carrying cows and rams fell into a ditch with so many people on board. It was said that the driver slept off while driving May the departed souls rest in peace.”

The video shows a large crowd gathered at the scene of the crash, observing the aftermath.

Following her post, many concerned individuals flooded the comment section to express their condolences and share their thoughts on the tragic event.

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@DouglasClan47: “Driver slept off ke and people wey sit beside am no fit talk.”

@Abikethepainter: “Eee that road again, olohun sanu oo. May God rest the soul of the departed ones.”

@Maniz_PHcity: “Madam u said he was carrying cows and ram, which one departed souls again????”

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Taraba State Governor, Kefas Agbu, has spoken out regarding the circumstances surrounding the k!lling of his sister, Atsi Kefas, reportedly shot by kidnappers along Wukari-Chinkai road in 2024.

Kefas disclosed that a police escort attached to his mother’s escorts shot and k!lled his sister while travelling from Jalingo to Abuja, along the Wukari-Chinkai Road in 2024.

He stated this while speaking with journalists in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. He added that the investigation revealed it was not kidnappers, but it was a police escort that shot Atsi at close range.

He further disclosed that pellets of gun were found in the victim’s body during surgery before she succumbed to de@th

Many in Taraba State have believed that the vehicle conveying Atsi and the governor’s mother was attacked by bandits who wanted to kidnap the governor’s family members.

Kefas, while observing a minute silence for Atsi, and the over 50 people who were recently k!lled in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of the state during an attack, called on the people to embrace peace and love one another.

“Life is very precious to me. You can’t just end someone’s life and think God will be happy with you. My younger sister was shot and killed by a police escort who was inside the same bus with her.

“Investigation revealed that my sister Atsi was shot at close range. The policeman is still under investigation so that justice should prevail,” the governor said.

He stated that a commission of enquiry would soon be set up to look into the causes of Karim-Lamido crisis to bring lasting peace to the affected area

Nigerian singer, Portable, has taken to social media to drag his colleague and rival, Speed Darlington, over the video he recently released in which he seemingly confessed to sleeping with a 15-year-old girl.Local attractions

In a video shared online, Portable said that Speed Darlington is a ‘’disgrace” to Igbos.

He argued that while other Igbo men are known to spoil their women with money and gifts, Speed Darlington boasted about taking the virginity of an underage girl.

‘’This man called Speed Darling aka Akpi is a disgrace to Igbo men. He is the first Igbo man that is lazy, that r@pes. An Igbo man would pay before sleeping with you. You will eat chicken, fish, sleep well…Igbo men take care of women. They have money.

“A useless Igbo man like Speed Darlington is r@ping a girl. His mates are waiting for ships in the sea, he is crying for relationship…r@ping a child that is looking for admission.

You must go to jail.”

Speed Darlington is expected to visit the NAPTIP office today to answer questions on the controversial video he posted online, claiming he slept with a minor in a hotel.

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