Balogun Market Fire Destroys Multi-Billion Naira Goods, Properties – LASEMA
The Balogun Market fire disaster that gutted a four storey plaza and later spread to other seven adjoining buildings in the heart of Lagos on Wednesday, rages on with millions of goods and properties lost while men of the state fire services are still battling to extinguish the inferno. According to the Lagos State Emergency […]
NCAC, Belgium Plan Big Cultural Exchange Program for 2020
One of the cultural programs Nigerians can expect this year is a major exchange between the National Council for Arts and Culture and the Kingdom of Belgium. The Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Daniel Dorgent categorically stated the need to come together and work on projects which will be of mutual benefit to […]
CACOL Knocks Lagos Government Over Ban on Tricycle, Okada
By Gboyega Adeoye The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has chided Lagos state government for proscribing the operations of okada and tricycle riders in some Local Government Areas (LGA) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) of the state. In a release issued by the Executive Chairman of CACOL, Mr. Debo Adeniran, he stated thus: […]
Imo Assembly: Defectors Have Lost Their Seats – PDP
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received reports that some members of the Imo state House of Assembly elected on the platform of our great party, have decided to abdicate the mandate they hold on the pedestal of our party, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ostensibly for their […]
Senate Won’t Probe Omo-Agege – Spokesman
The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, said it will not delve into the alleged indictment of the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege since it has not been brought before it formally. Spokesman of the Senate, Godiya Akwashiki, while briefing newsmen, said the case of Senator Omo-Agege was not the same as that of Senator […]
Naomi Campbell Says Burna Boy Lost Grammy To Lack of Education
Naomi Campbell says Nigerian Burna Boy lost the Grammy Awards due to lack of education. Campell disclosed this in her letter to the Grammy organizers following the loss of Burna Boy to Beninese star, Angelique Kidjo at the 2020 edition of the awards. The American supermodel praised Angelique for spreading light and opening minds through […]
Fire Guts Balogun Market Again
The popular Balogun market on Lagos island is on fire. Reports say about four buildings are currently affected. Balogun Market in flames again and four plazas have been gutted so far in Lagos Island. pic.twitter.com/g8Llw1ho3K — 𝘼. 𝙄. 𝙈. 👨🏽🚀 (@AimThaMachine_) January 29, 2020 Another fire incident at Balogun Market… Lord have Mercy pic.twitter.com/uGPvxuKDln […]
Enthronement of Justice Will Stem Violence and Killings – Atiku
Former Vice president Atiku Abubakar said the enthronement of justice will stem the violence and killings currently witnessing in some states int he country. Atiku made this known in a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe on Tuesday in Abuja. “Reports of renewed attacks at places in Plateau and Taraba states and elsewhere […]
Insurgents Strike in Abuja, Kidnap 17-Year-old Student
A student of Federal Government College, Rubochi, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has been abducted by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday. It was learnt that the 17 year male student, identified as Gift Abiikor, was abducted while he was sleeping around 1am in the residence of one Ahmed Adamu, who […]
Union Bank Sells UK Subsidiary to Consolidate Local Market
Union Bank Nigeria Plc on Tuesday said it has entered a share sale and purchase agreement with a London based firm to divest its 100 equity stake in its United Kingdom (UK) subsidiary. The bank disclosed this in a regulatory filing with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and noted that the sale is aligned with […]
