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Four Killed After Car in Malawi Vice President’s Funeral Convoy Hits Mourners
In a tragic incident in Malawi, four people were killed when a car from the Vice President’s funeral convoy collided with mourners.
This unfortunate event occurred during the state funeral procession for the Vice President, who recently passed away in a plane crash along with nine others.
The accident happened as the convoy was navigating through a crowded area, leading to the vehicle hitting the mourners who had gathered to pay their respects.
The incident has sparked widespread grief and calls for better safety measures during such events.
The Vice President’s death had already plunged the nation into mourning, with President Lazarus Chakwera declaring a period of national mourning and ordering flags to be flown at half-mast.
The loss of additional lives during the funeral procession has compounded the nation’s sorrow.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident to prevent future occurrences and to provide justice for the victims and their families.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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