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Strange: Another snake found under ambulance conveying Ifunaya’s remains back home
A London-based teacher and culture ambassador, Uche Nworah, has shared a shocking incident that reportedly occurred while the remains of late singer Ifunanya Nwangene popularly known as Nanyah, were being transported to Enugu.
Nworah, who claims to have been Facebook friends with Ifunanya’s uncle for years, revealed details he says were shared directly by her uncle during a phone conversation.
Contrary to earlier reports circulating on social media, Nworah clarified that Ifunanya did not reside on the ground floor of her Abuja apartment but on the second floor.
This, he noted, raises questions about how snakes could have accessed her living space, as ground-floor access via drains or toilets would not apply.
According to Nworah, the ambulance carrying Ifunanya’s body broke down while en route to Enugu, in line with her father’s wishes
The breakdown caused a delay as a replacement vehicle had to be called to continue the transport.
While waiting for the replacement ambulance, a snake was reportedly found under the broken-down vehicle.
Sharing the uncle’s account on Facebook, Nworah wrote:
“…Beyond social media claims, I received a call from Ifunanya’s uncle, who has been my Facebook friend for many years. During our conversation, he made disclosures that some may consider disturbing, while others may view them as mere coincidences.
He stated that contrary to widespread reports on social media, Ifunanya did not live on the ground floor of her residence but on the second floor. This raises questions about how snakes could have gained access to her apartment. Had she lived on the ground floor, one might argue that the snakes entered through drainage systems or toilets, but this explanation appears less straightforward given that she lived on the second floor.
He further recounted a strange incident that occurred while her body was being transported to Enugu State in an ambulance, in accordance with her father’s wishes. According to him, the ambulance conveying her remains broke down along the Abuja Expressway, necessitating calling for a replacement vehicle. During the wait he said, a snake was discovered beneath the broken-down ambulance and was subsequently killed.
While these incidents may be entirely unrelated and purely coincidental, they nonetheless raise questions and leave room for reflection.”
The revelation has sparked discussion online, with many questioning the unusual events surrounding the singer’s death.
Arik Air has confirmed that one of its flights W3 740 to Port Harcourt from Lagos was diverted to Benin Airport as a precautionary measure after an unusual sound from its left engine.
This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Adebanji Ola, Public Relations and Communications Manager for Arik Air, on Wednesday in Lagos.
According to the management, all 80 passengers safely disembarked .
”There were no injuries recorded.
”The operating crew of the Boeing 737-700 (5N MJF) aircraft heard a loud sound on the left engine as it decended to land in Port Harcourt.
’Arrangements have been made to transport the affected passengers to their final destinations.
”The airline extended its sincere apologies to the passengers whose journey was disrupted. The safety and well-being of our passengers remain top priority,” the airline said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that further details regarding the specific reason for the diversion have not yet been released.
The United States has deployed about 200 troops in Nigeria to train the country’s military in the fight against Islamist militants, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.
An American military official told the newspaper that the deployment comes weeks after US President Donald Trump accused Nigeria of failing to protect Christians from terrorist attacks.
The report said the troops were expected to strengthen Nigeria’s counterterrorism capacity through training and operational support.
It added that the newly deployed personnel would supplement a small number of US military advisers already in Nigeria, who assist local forces with intelligence to identify targets for military strikes, US and Nigerian officials said.
Speaking during a virtual briefing last Tuesday, the Commander of the United States Africa Command, Gen Dagvin R. Anderson, confirmed increased collaboration between both countries following high-level engagements.
He said, “I was able to meet President Tinubu. We were able to share some thoughts and agree that we needed to work together on a way forward in the region.
“That has led to increased collaboration between our nations, including a small US team that brings unique capabilities from the United States to augment what Nigeria has been doing for several years.” [The Punch]
Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with manager Thomas Frank after a disappointing run of results left the club hovering just five points above the relegation zone.
Frank’s departure comes after Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United, which saw the team slide to 16th place in the Premier League table with 29 points from 26 matches.
The decision to sack Frank was made due to the team’s poor performance, which saw them win just twice in their last 17 league games.
Despite being given time and support since his appointment in June 2025, Frank struggled to replicate his success at Brentford, where he consistently over-performed with limited resources.
Recall that Frank was appointed as the new Tottenham head coach in June 2025, succeeding Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked despite winning the Europa League.
Frank’s tenure was marked by inconsistent results and setbacks, including a notable incident where he was seen drinking from a coffee cup bearing the badge of rivals Arsenal.
Frank won just 13 of his 38 games in charge, with a Premier League win percentage of 26.9%, the lowest of any Tottenham manager in the Premier League era.
The team’s fans had been vocal about their discontent with Frank, booing him and chanting for his sacking during Tuesday’s defeat.
The club thanked Frank for his contribution and wished him well in the future.
With Frank’s departure, Tottenham are now searching for itheir sixth permanent manager in seven years, with potential candidates including Roberto De Zerbi, who recently left Marseille.
The team faces a tough challenge in the coming weeks, including a Premier League match against Arsenal on February 22.
Arik Air confirms diversion of flight to Benin over unusual noise
US deploys 200 troops in Nigeria
Tottenham fires head coach, Thomas Frank as club edges close to relegation
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