Seven Storey Building Collapses In Banana Island
A seven-storey building has collapsed in the Banana Island area of Lagos. The building which was still under construction collapsed on Wednesday evening evening The National Emergency Management Agency(NEMA) had confirmed the sad incident in a terse statement “A report of a storey building under construction was just received at Banana Island. Workers trapped. We […]
ORONTO NATEI DOUGLAS (1966 – 2015): AN EXCEPTIONAL ENTHUSIAST FOR JUSTICE AND DEVELOPMENT
By Engr. Ipigansi Okumo “Life is short. Life is short. Life is short. Make hay while the sun shines. Make hay while the sun shines. Make hay while the sun shines,” the preacher bellowed. While I was still in a state of bewilderment trying to grasp his drift, the preacher said, “Work while it is […]
Keeping up with the Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs) policy – why FG must be proactive.
By Paul Ashibel The gazetting of the National Tobacco Control Regulations in December 2019 signaled the beginning of a change in the design of cigarette packs and other tobacco products in Nigeria. Prior to the current graphic health warnings regime, cigarette/tobacco packs carried a text warning that read: ‘The Federal Ministry of Health Warns that […]
BREAKING: Joshua Defeats Jermaine Franklin to Win first Fight Since 2020
The Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua on Saturday beat US boxer, Jermaine Franklin to recliam his winning glory after two years of losing. Joshua was adjudged the winner at the O2 Arena in London after a grueling contest for 12 rounds. The three judges scored Joshua 118-111, 117-111, 117-111 to win the bout. Joshua had earlier […]
Lagos Arraigns Chrisland School Principal, Others For Manslaughter
The Lagos state government has arraigned Chrisland School Principal, vice principal and two employees over the death of one of the school’s pupils, 12-year old Whitney Adeniran The school’s workers who were arraigned before Justice Oyaindamola Ogala of the Lagos Highs Court in Ikeja are Ademoye Adewale, Kuku Fatai, Mrs. Belinda Amao, Nwatu Ugochi Victoria […]
I’m Married, Davido Confirms Marriage To Chioma
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke better known as Davido has confirmed his marriage with fiancé, Chioma Rowland. The singer had been off social media following their son, Ifeanyi, who died on October 30, 2022. He returned to social media on March 21 with the announcement of his TIMELESS album to be released on March 31. There […]
US Increases Tourist, Student Visa Fee By 15%
The United States has announced an increase in non-immigrant visa application (NIV) and study visa processing fees. In a statement on Wednesday, the US department of state said the hike was necessitated after a review of the country’s costs of providing these services. The new fee will be effective from May 30. “These increases were […]
Yul Edochie Loses First Son
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has reportedly lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie. It was gathered that Kambilichukwu died on Thursday morning His death is coming two months after Edochie celebrated his 16th birthday with his wife, May Edochie. Yul had written on Instagram, “A very happy 16th birthday to my first son, Kambilinachukwu Leo Yul-Edochie. […]
Buhari Swears In Arase As PSC Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in ex-IGP Arase Solomon as the chairperson of the Police Service Commission(PSC). Arase was sworn in on Wednesday in Abuja during the federal executive council meeting. Present at the swearing were Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo, Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation; Ibrahim Gambari, chief of staff to the […]
PDP Appoints Iliya Damagum As Acting National Chairman
The People’s Democratic Party(PDP) national working committee has appointed Iliya Umar Damagum as the acting national chairman. The spokesperson of the party, Debo Ologunagba made this at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Until his appointment, Damagum was the PDP national deputy chairman(North) His appointment is coming on the heels of the high court […]
