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Nigerian footballer, Onazi calls for action after sister-in-law died in auto crash
Former Nigerian international footballer Ogenyi Onazi has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Federal Road Safety Corps to intervene following a tragic accident that claimed the life of his sister-in-law and left his brother severely injured.
A post by Onazi on Friday via his Instagram noted that the incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 4 PM when Onazi’s elder brother, was driving with his wife to visit an acquaintance.
Their journey was cut short when a truck loaded with fertilizer careened out of control, crashing into more than 10 vehicles.
“On the traffic then came this truck loaded with fertilizer without control to crash more than 10 cars killed my brothers wife instantly and my brother managed to survival with several dislocated joint arranged for surgery, with other people dead,” Onazi wrote.
He added that there were other fatalities in the accident as well.
The midfielder, who currently plays for Italian Serie D club Avezzano, expressed his frustration with the circumstances surrounding the crash. “After interrogation, I got to know that the driver does not have a proper driving license and he was handed this kind of truck to destroy lives,” he revealed.
Onazi used this personal tragedy to highlight the situation plaguing the Nigerian roads.
“Driving in Nigeria, you will know that a lot of people driving on the road don’t have proper driving knowledge,” he observed.
The footballer further emphasised the danger posed by truck and tanker drivers, stating, “Lately, trucks and tank drivers have been killing a lot of people because of reckless driving.”
The 31-year-old, who was part of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad in 2013, called for stricter enforcement of driving regulations and better training for commercial vehicle operators.
……“E remain small make breeze blow am away”
By Ojomah Austin.
Nigerian singer, Zinoleesky stirs a buzz online due to a recent video of him circulating on social media.
In the video, Zinoleesky dons a white shirt alongside black trousers as he brags about being worthy to be used as a Valentine’s gift.
Reacting to the video, netizens commented on his skinny appearance.
Famous musician, Oniyide Azeez, better known as Zinoleesky trends online due to a new clip serving the rounds on social media.
In the video, the ‘Element’ hitmaker is spotted wearing a white shirt and a stylish black trouser. While being filmed, Zinoleesky bragged mightily about his looks.
He reiterated that he could be used as a Valentine’s gift to any girl.
The video generated a buzz online with a large number of netizens commenting on his thin body shape. Some swiftly leveraged it to make fun of the artiste.
One @janicekate_x wrote: “E remain small make breeze blow am away 😂.”
soromotoochukwu wrote: “I like how music can take you to another place. For example, this restaurant is playing Zinoleesky so now I’m going to a different restaurant.”
dave.dexter27 wrote: “Make breeze sha no blow as we wan deliver the valentine gift😂😂😂.”
oluwatamilore_xx wrote: “Bro,drank all the whole slimming tea and nothing is left to slim down.”
isco_west_whil wrote: “Chaii dem don set this Guy up for dragging again😂😂.”
scheargoon wrote: “Try put stone for your pocket guy”
bouncequotes wrote: “My boy 😂😂😂😂 slim daddy for dem girls.”
just_eniola_olayemisi wrote: “No be your fault zino, u no just get choice that to continue to dey craze 🥺 I feel for u my bro.”
zaza_mula112 wrote: “Zino Dey enjoy, while seyi vibe Dey cry under record label 😂😂.”
jamesmike7837 wrote: “See person be like broom stick😂.”
sheis_shuga wrote: “Who Dey decive you werey 😢😢see as u slim like who get HIV 😢😔🙄🥺Dooh.”
By Mario Deepromoter
Ukraine on Friday restricted the use of Telegram for its government, military and security officials, citing “threats” to national security on the app founded by Russian-born Pavel Durov.
“The National Security and Defence Council decided to restrict the use of Telegram in government agencies, military formations and critical infrastructure facilities,” the council said in a statement on Facebook, saying it was a “matter of national security.”
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