Following an auto crash on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road on Friday morning, officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, released temporary traffic management applications around the scene of the incident. The General Manager, Mr. Olakekan Bakare-Oki, announced that vehicular movement from Lekki inward Bonny Camp has been rerouted through Akin Adeshola to IMB, Adeola […]
Ten persons, including a 17-year-old girl were rescued under the rubble of a four-storey building that collapsed at 15, Iga Idungaran Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State, yesterday. Fortunately, there was no fatality. The incident occurred near the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu’s palace, Lagos Island, at 11a.m., yesterday. It was gathered at the scene of […]
The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has recommended an exchange rate of N800 per dollar Customs import duty rate for the rest of the year. This move will be a huge departure from what obtains currently where Customs duty is changed erratically, sometime twice a day with total changes effected so far this […]
Nigerian poet, playwright, and actor, Eriwayo Oriyomi Esther, has launched her debut poem, ‘Flower Blooms’ on Amazon, making her mark in the United Kingdom’s literary scene. This autobiographical narrative poem captures the essence of the human experience through love, hope, and self-discovery. ‘Flower Blooms’ takes readers on an emotional journey, exploring themes of resilience, vulnerability, […]
For the past three years, Toyosi Etim Effiong has been the driving force behind Nollywood’s increasing presence at the Essence Film Festival, the world’s largest festival celebrating black culture, held annually in New Orleans, United States. In this interview, Etim-Effiong, wife of the respected actor, Daniel Etim-Effiong, discusses her experiences as a talent manager and […]
Niger State government has commenced the airlift of intending pilgrims from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, to Saudi Arabia for the 2024 hajj. More than 400 intending pilgrims, including State officials, were airlifted from the state capital to the holy land as the first batch. Addressing the intending pilgrims before departure, Governor Umaru […]
The Centre for Justice and Truth in Nigeria (CJTN) has welcomed a High Court ruling restraining the 27-member Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly members from parading themselves as lawmakers. Recall that Amaewhule and 24 other members of the Assembly had defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress in December. […]
President Bola Tinubu has called on state governments to prioritise the needs of local communities by ensuring accountability and effectiveness in the administration of local governments. He made these remarks on Thursday during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In his address, President Tinubu […]
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says an increase in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) must translate to job creation for youths to ensure growth on the continent. Adesina said this at a presentation on the African Economic Outlook held on the sidelines of the ongoing 2024 Annual Meetings in […]
South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, has named his final 23-man squad that will face the Super Eagles in the June 7th World Cup qualifier in Uyo. The same selection will be used for the other qualifier at home against Zimbabwe Foster in his final 23-man squad for next month’s huge 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria […]
