The Federal Government through the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development have published emergency numbers for stranded Nigerians stating that “concerted efforts are being made” to evacuate Nigerians in Sudan. In a joint statement by the two Ministers, Geoffrey Onyema and Sadiya Umar Farouq, they empathized with the citizens…
Once the pride of the nation and the best in West Africa, the 51-year-old National Stadium, Lagos has been left to rot away by successive administrations, writes ‘TANA AIYEJINA’ On Friday, sports minister Sunday Dare ordered the temporary closure of the dilapidated National Stadium, Lagos after the collapse of one of the giant floodlights at…
Britain on Tuesday said it had launched “a large-scale evacuation” of its citizens trapped in Sudan, where 10 days of urban combat have led to hundreds of deaths. It comes hours after a United States-brokered 72-hour ceasefire between Sudan’s warring generals officially came into effect, and following criticism in the United Kingdom that the government…
Tinubu returns after 34 days, debunks ill-health rumours The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday, returned to the country after holidaying in Paris, France, for 34 days. Tinubu who was accompanied by his wife, Remi and son, Seyi, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 4.40 pm to a rousing welcome by All Progressives…
A consultant Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeon, Dr. Olanrewaju Idris, has advised individuals that snore to seek medical intervention, warning that it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other debilitating health challenges. He said the condition was abnormal and should not be taken for granted. The surgeon pointed out that whether asleep or…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed dissatisfaction at the poor state of the former Governor’s lodge in Lagos which was already converted to 18 self-serviced apartments. The Governor who conducted a spot assessment of the property located at 18 Femi Okunnu former Cooper Road described the housing complex as needing…
Civil rights advocacy groups made up of ten credible organisations under the aegis of HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA, (HURIWA), on Monday, backed the reinstatement of Senator Ifeanyi Araraume as the non-executive Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). They spoke on the platform of HURIWA at a press briefing in Abuja….
.. says many women are more focused on preparing for their wedding than learning how to make their marriages work. Nigerian clergyman and a Christian actor, Mike Bamiloye, has averred that many women are not ready for marriage despite nearing the age of thirty. Taking to his Instagram page on Monday, April 24, the cleric…
Lagos revellers had a blast last night as they attended Davido’s Timeless Concert. As usual, the singer pulled a mammoth crowd for the concert and he did not disappoint the attendees as he dished some of his hit songs to the excitement of his fans. Here are some highlights of the show which held at…
