UK Confirms First Death From Omicron COVID-19 Variant
The United Kingdom has recorded its first death from the Omicron variant of Coronavirus. The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said this on Monday “Sadly, at least one patient has been confirmed to have died with Omicron,” Johnson, who on Sunday warned of a “tidal wave” of infection from the mutation, told reporters. UK had […]
South African President , Cyril Ramaphosa Tests Positive For Coronavirus
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for coronavirus. Ramaphosa was said to have felt unwell on Sunday after leaving a memorial service for FW de Klerk, the former South African deputy president, in Cape Town. According to a statement issued by the South African presidency , Ramaphosa is “in good spirits” and is […]
NFF Appoints Eguavoen As Super Eagles Interim Coach, Sacks Rohr
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Augustine Eguavon as the interim coach of the super eagles. Eguawon replaced Rohr Gernot who was relieved of his duties by the federation on Sunday. NFF confirmed this in a statement posted on its website on Sunday. The statement reads: “The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Mr Augustine […]
We Never Had Sex……I Had my 4 Kids Through Artificial Insemination- Fani Kayode Ex-Wife
Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of former minister of aviation, Fani Kayode says she had her four kids through artificial insemination. Fani Kayode and Chikwendu whose marriage failed in 2020 have been in a legal tussle over the custody of their four children. The former beauty queen had filed a suit before a customary court sitting […]
Buhari Condoles with Parents, Relations of Students Crushed By Trailer
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the parents, relations, and friends of Ojodu Grammar School students who lost their lives in an accident on Tuesday. Buhari disclosed this in a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina. According to Adesina “President Buhari condoles with Government and people of Lagos State […]
Truck Kills School Childen In Lagos
No fewer than 10 school children have been reported killed in Lagos after a truck was said to have suffered a brake failure and rammed into them. The students who are said to be from Omole Grammar Schoo were returning home when the incident happened. The exact number of casualties is yet to be ascertained […]
Omicron: UK To Add Nigeria To Redlist Amid Rise In Cases
The United Kingdom says Nigeria will be added to the countries on its red list for international travel to England effectively from on Monday, December 6 According to a statement from the UK embassy in Nigeria, the ban is necessitated as a result of the cases of COVID-19 variant -Omicron linked to Nigeria. “This follows […]
A yellow bus ride and musings on 2023
On Thursday, I did something I had not done in Lagos since 1999: I rode in a public bus. I had taken my car for service at Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja. I was told it would be ready “in two hours”. I thought to wait at the reception to do some office work. But as […]
Ex- Army Chief , Mohammed Wushishi Is Dead
Former chief of army staff, Mohammed Wushishi is dead. He died on Saturday at a hospital in London. His death was confirmed in a statement by the spokesperson to the governor of Nigeria, Mary Noel Berje. According to the statement, Abubakar Bello, governor of Niger, expressed sadness over the development and sympathized with the family […]
Former Supreme Court Justice Babalakin Dies At 94
Former supreme court justice, Babalakin Oyegoke is dead. He died in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 94. The deceased was the father of Wale Balakin(SAN) and chairman , Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd. According to a statement by the family, the deceased will be buried in his hometown , Gbongan, Osun State […]
