Everest For tourists, thrill-seekers, traveling to unusual and perilous destinations offers an unparalleled sense of adventure. While some places are renowned for their beauty, they are equally notorious for their risks. If you’re planning an adventurous tour in 2025, consider exploring these breathtaking yet dangerous destinations there are for tourists: Mount Everest, Nepal/China Climbing the tallest mountain on Earth comes with extreme risks, including high altitude sickness, avalanches, and sub-zero temperatures. Known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Qomolangma in Tibet, Everest rises 8,850 meters above sea level. Despite modern equipment and guides, this “death zone” continues to claim numerous lives each year.…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Executive Secretary NCDMB, Felix Omatsola Ogbe (third from left) with officials of NCDMB, SPDC and Prime Sources Limited at the work yard in Warri, Delta State, where the SPM (in the background) was fabricated. The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commended The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) for the in-country fabrication of two Single Point Mooring (SPM) buoys by Prime Sources Limited (PSL,) an indigenous company based in Warri, Delta State. SPMs are floating facilities used for loading liquids and gas offshore and were first fabricated locally for the Bonga floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel of Shell Nigeria Exploration and…
Lagos fire On Tuesday, fire gutted some shops in the Ladipo market destroying goods worth millions of Naira. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. Concerning the fire outbreak, he said that the agency received distress calls through its 767 and 112 emergency toll-free lines at about 00.09hrs. Immediately,” LASEMA activated the state’s emergency response plans and response team from its Cappa Base.
Obiano The trial of Willie Obiano, former governor of Anambra State, continued on Monday, February 24, 2025 before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC presenting its 9th witness. Obiano is facing prosecution by the EFCC on nine-count charges of embezzlement and money laundering to the tune of N4 billion. At Monday`s proceedings, the EFCC called Prosecution Witness 9, PW9, Andrew Ali, a staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and Head of the License office who revealed that three companies out of the 23 company accounts connected with the alleged N4 billion fraud were not duly…
Abuja map Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Monday, February 24, 2025 arrested 59 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested at Abacha Road, Mararaba axis of Nasarawa state following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from them include 73 phones of different brands. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Tinubu President Bola Tinubu said on Monday in Abuja that the federal government will continue to prioritise the development of the digital economy to enhance youth empowerment and job creation. The President made the pledge while receiving a report titled “Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities,” presented by participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. In their eight-point recommendation, the course participants urged the Federal government to expedite the enactment of the Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill 2024 and encourage states to waive…
Aiyedatiwa President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on his fresh term in office. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who succeeded former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was sworn in today in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. President Tinubu urged him to use his overwhelming mandate to serve the good people of the state and build on the legacy of his illustrious predecessor, the Late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, by expanding economic opportunities, reducing poverty, improving security, and providing critical infrastructure. “I congratulate you for your successful inauguration today for a new term of office after an outstanding run in the…
The speakership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly might be resolved soon as the intervention of heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress may be leading to a headway. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, might be stepping aside for another lawmaker to lead the House, The PUNCH learnt. The development follows the intervention of the APC bigwigs, notably former governors of Osun, Ogun and Lagos states, namely Chief Bisi Akande, Segun Osoba, and Akinwunmi Ambode, respectively, among others. The high-powered APC delegation was directed by President Bola Tinubu to resolve the political tension…
Nollywood star Funmi Ogidan delivers a powerful performance as Adunni, the lead character in Adunni: Ogidan Binrin. Nigerian filmmaker and actor Funmi Ogidan-Bello is set to captivate audiences with Adunni: Ogidan Binrin, a gripping contemporary epic film that explores a society where ambition breeds betrayal, and justice is a hard-won prize. Distributed by Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution, the film is set to premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on April 25, 2025. Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution and Funmi Ogidan-Bello Entertainment are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Adunni: Ogidan Binrin, a powerful contemporary epic film that shows the dark side of power,…
Caroline A war of words has erupted between Nigerian actress Caroline Hutchings and celebrity interior designer Ehi Ogbebor on social media. The feud started after Caroline expressed her dislike for Ehi during an episode of Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL). She also accused her of sabotage. Ehi responded with a scathing post on Instagram, calling Caroline “stupid” and questioning her mental health. She also revealed that she had allowed Caroline to use her house for a movie shoot, a gesture that the TV star had apparently not appreciated. Ehi shared screenshots of friendly chats between her and Caroline, which seemed to contradict Caroline’s claims that she did not…