No fewer than 19 persons have tragically lost their lives in a stampede which occurred during the distribution of Christmas palliatives, especially rice and other consumables in the Okija community in the Ihiala local government area of Anambra State. The early morning stampede on Saturday, December 21, 2024, reportedly occurred at the residence of Chief…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has presented herself an impressive birthday gift as she turns 47 today. Taking to her Instagram page to unveil the gift she presented to herself, the mother of two shared a video of her newly rebranded and revamped lounge bar, Fespris, which is named after her two kids, Festus and Priscilla….
Tanko Yunusa, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has disclosed that the Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has come forward to fulfil the bail conditions for the release of human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi, who is facing charges of defamation preferred against him by Aare Afe Babalola over claims…
The Federal Government says the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project will be reviewed from 10 to six lanes and at a lower cost. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed during a tour of the highway on Friday. Umahi said that the review had become necessary because of variations in designs and interventions such as evacuation…
The Police Command in Cross River, on Friday, paraded Idongesit Akpan and his wife, Angela, over alleged child stealing and trafficking. The police also paraded other suspects over alleged involvement in different kinds of crime in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Grimah said that Idongesit and Angela lured their Facebook friend resident in…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to repair the stretch of Iganmu Bridge (Lagos bound), Eric Moore Road, Babs Animashaun Road and Baale Junction (Badagry bound) on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made this known in a statement on Friday. “The repair work will be done in…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Katsina State Command, has reiterated the need for passengers to speak up against dangerous driving while in transit as only the living can celebrate. The FRSC Sector Commander, Aliyu Ma’aji, stated this at a Special Marshals and Ember Months Campaign at the Katsina State Transport Authority (KTSTA) terminal, on…
The Ondo State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Dr Kayode Ajulo, has warned that any traditional rulers found culpable for land grabbing would be sent to jail. Ajulo, who was reacting to the Anti-Land Grabbing Bill before the state House of the Assembly, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure that some traditional…
Hello Lagosians! TechUnwind Fest Lagos 2024 is set to take over the city on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, with more juice and a better experience. This year’s event promises to be a unique celebration of African tech enthusiasts, and professionals, at home and abroad. For the sixth edition of TechUnwind Lagos, we’re creating six exclusive groups…
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has disclosed that some citizens have been raining curses on him and his family over the Tax Reform Bills before the National Assembly. But the tax expert said he remains undeterred by the vitriol as his assignment was a public service to engender…
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