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REPORTS ON SOLWEZI STADIUM WERE MISLEADING – NCC

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National Council for Construction (NCC) says works at Independence Stadium in Solwezi are satisfactory as they are within the scope that was given to the contractor.

A team of NCC officials led by executive director Paul Makasa yesterday conducted an independent inspection following social media reports that the works fell short of the required standard.

Professor Makasa explained after the tour that they are satisfied with the works done so far. He said negative reports that came out of social media were misleading as most commentators spoke out of ignorance.

Two weeks ago during a Super League Week 21 match between Trident and Red Arrows, pictures of torn seats in the grand stand went viral on social media.

This prompted Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu to direct the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) to ensure the contractor does a good job.

“What we did was [that] on Thursday we went to the FAZ offices to look at the scope of work that FAZ was given by FIFA regarding works on stadiums.

“All of us, including myself, an expert in building construction, have been misinformed through various social media platforms to think that the stadium was supposed to be completely rehabilitated to the level of having a new stadium.

But when we looked at the scope of work, we found that it was only piecemeal that was supposed to be attended to,” Makasa said.

He explained that the scope of work showed that one of the important parts of the stadium was the playing surface, which has been worked on to international standards.

Other parts that needed rehabilitation included the terraces, ablution blocks, changing rooms and ticketing offices, all of which were satisfactory.

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Tragedy Strikes in Ebonyi: 18 Passengers Burnt Beyond Recognition in Fatal Bus Accident

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“Conversion to CNG May Have Contributed to Deadly Inferno”

A devastating road accident occurred on [date] at G-Hostel Junction, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, leaving multiple lives lost. An 18-seater bus caught fire, resulting in the tragic loss of passengers.

According to eyewitnesses, the bus driver had recently converted the vehicle’s fuel system from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). While the exact cause of the accident is still unknown, concerns are being raised about potential safety risks associated with the CNG conversion.

The accident resulted in the deaths of all passengers on board, with bodies burnt beyond recognition. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many offering condolences to the families of the victims.



Authorities have commenced an investigation into the accident to determine its cause and whether the CNG conversion played a role in the tragedy. The public is urged to remain vigilant and cautious when traveling.

Our thoughts are with the families of the victims during this difficult time. May their souls rest in peace.

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Boyfriend Allegedly murdered his girlfriend Investigation on-going — Police

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The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has said it’s operatives were still investigating the alleged murder of Miss Priscilla Ocheme by her boyfriend, Ekosuehi Elvis, also known as Richard at his residence in Lugbe.

The command made the disclosure, while reacting to publications circulating on social media concerning the alleged murder incident and claims that justice may be swept under the carpet.

The Police said: “The suspect was invited for questioning by operatives of the FCT Police on September 24, 2024.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, Ekisuehi Elvis, a 30-year-old man from Oredo, Benin in Edo State, met the now deceased Priscilla at Madonna University.

“He lost contact with her when he left the university until 2019 when he came to the FCT for his youth service.

“He was a well-known family friend who frequently visited the deceased at her family home, just as she visited his.

“On September 22, 2024, she had a minor misunderstanding with her mother, which led her to leave her family home in the Karu area and go to Ekosuehi’s residence to cool off.”

“She eventually left his residence later that evening and was on her way home when she was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident at the Amala Moore junction in Pyakasa.

“They rushed her to Pyakasa Health Centre for medical attention, after which she was referred to the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, accompanied by two police detectives.

“Upon arrival at the medical centre, she was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”

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Poor Masses Cried Out As Price of bag of local rice rises 152% to N95,738

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The price of a bag (50 kg) local rice rose year-on-year, YoY, by 152.9 percent to N95,738 in September 2024 from N37,853 in September 2023.

According to vanguard news, data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, ‘Selected Food Price Watch’ for September 2024 showed that the price of 1 kilogram (Kg) of local rice stood at N1,914.77 during the period.

The report also showed that the price of beans recorded higher growth rate at over 200 percent, YoY.

The NBS report stated: “The average price of 1kg Local rice sold loose went up by 152.92 percent on a year-on-year basis from N757.06 in September 2023 to N1,914.77 in September 2024, while there was an increase of 4.57 percent on a month-on-month basis.

“Also, the average price of 1kg of beef boneless increased by 99.99 percent on a year-on-year basis from N2,816.91 in September 2023 to N5,633.60 in September 2024.

“On a month-on-month basis, it increased by 1.44 percent from N5,553.80 in August 2024. The average price of 1kg beans brown (sold loose) stood at N2,738.59. This indicates a rise of 281.97% in price on a year-on-year basis from N716.97 recorded in September 2023 and a 6.37 percent rise in price on a month-on-month basis from N2,574.63 in August 2024.

“Agric eggs medium size (12 piece) experienced significant price increases year on year by N137.43 percent from N1,047.47 in September of last year (2023) to N2,487.04 in September 2024.

“On a month-on-month basis, the average price of this item rose by 8.64 prices from N 2,289.19 in August 2024. There was also a notable price increase of bread (sliced) by 115.74 percent on a year-on-year basis from N708.36 in September 2023 to N1,528.19 in September 2024.

“On a month-on-month basis, it increased by 4.68 percent from N 1,459.85 in August 2024. The state profile analysis in September 2024 revealed that the highest average price of 1kg of Bean Brown (sold loose) was recorded in Bauchi at N3,450.04 while the lowest was in Adamawa state at N1,800.”

Giving the breakdown of prices across the states, NBS added: “The highest average price of Agric eggs medium size (12 piece) was recorded in Niger State at N3,000.84 while the lowest was in Borno State at N2,075.58.

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