The Lagos State Government has vowed to continue demolishing illegal structures erected on drainage channels and other public spaces, despite what it termed “propaganda, blackmail, and threats” from some quarters. The government’s stance comes in response to the recent demolition of buildings in Lekki and other parts of the state, which has …
Read More »A NAF helicopter has crashed in Port Harcourt
A Nigerian Air Force helicopter has crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The crash occurred Friday morning.NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the development in a statement.He said all those onboard survived though they sustained “minor injuries”.The helicopter with the number NAF MI-35P crashed at exactly 7.45 am shortly …
Read More »D’banj cleared of fraud, ra.pe allegations by ICPC, Police
Nigerian singer, Dapo Oyebanjo aka D’banj, has been cleared of ra.pe and fraud allegations against him by the Nigeria Police Force and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The police and the anti-graft agency gave the singer a clean slate in separate clearance reports upon completion …
Read More »FAAN Bans ‘Ghana Must Go’ Sacks At Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has prohibited the use of travel sacks, ‘Ghana Must Go’ by passengers at all the nation’s airports. According to a circular by FAAN, titled, ‘Re: Prohibition of Usage Of Ghana Must Go’, signed by Manager, Airport Services, Henok Gizachew, dated November 24, the ban …
Read More »Obaseki speaks on Shuaibu’s 2024 ambition, says only PDP can choose the party’s candidate anyway
Obaseki speaks on Shuaibu’s 2024 ambition, says only PDP can choose the party’s candidate anyway. Governor Godwin Obaseki says the Peoples Democratic Party has the sole right to determine the party’s candidate for the September 21, 2024 Edo governorship election. Mr Obaseki stated this when he visited Governor Bala Mohammed …
Read More »98,960 people living with HIV/AIDS in Anambra
The Anambra State Aids Control Agency (ANSACA) says no fewer than 98,960 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Anambra.Dr Afam Obidike, commissioner for health in Anambra, gave the statistics on Thursday in Awka during a media briefing ahead of 2023 World AIDS Day, observed every Dec. 1 since 1988. World …
Read More »MC Oluomo re-elected as Lagos NURTW Chairman
Lagos Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has been re-elected for a second term in office. Alhaji Sulyman Ojora is elected the Deputy Chairman; Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle (Sego) is elected Treasurer.28 other executive members were also elected unopposed …
Read More »My wife locks me up in a room, seize my car keys and bullies me – Divorce-seeking man begs Ibadan court to dissolve his marriage
A divorce-seeking man, Kazeem Yekini told a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan on Thursday, November 30, that his wife bullies and intimidates him NAN reports He pleaded with the court to dissolve the marriage between him and his estranged wife, Opeyemi, saying the marriage had ruined his life. He …
Read More »Court Stops Lagos State Government, Federal Housing Authority From Demolition
Court Stops Lagos State Government, Federal Housing Authority From Further Demolition Of Houses A Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, on Wednesday restrained the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LSBCA) from further demolition of residential houses in 6th Avenue, Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Local …
Read More »President Tinubu meets King Charles III At COP28 Summit
President Bola Tinubu has met with His Majesty, King Charles III, today, on the sidelines of the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.In a post on X this afternoon, the President said he had a productive engagement with the 75-year-old monarch. He wrote; ”I had a productive …
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