A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court has arraigned Chidimnma Adaora Ojukwu, Adedayo Quadri and five others for alleged murder, obstruction of justice and failing to report a crime to the law enforcement agencies. This is in relation to the ongoing investigation of the murder of Super TV CEO, Mr Michael Usifo Ataga, in which Ms. Ojukwu Read More…
The Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja has announced the appointment of Rudi Janse Van Rensburg as its General Manager. A statement by the hotels says that Rudi arrives with a vast wealth experience, having served for 19 years in the hospitality sector, 13 of which were spent as General Manager across Hotels and Resorts in Africa. Read More…
The Lagos State Government has been given full powers to take over the ownership of the Lekki Concession Company (LCC). The powers were granted by the Lagos House of Assembly who approved Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s request for the state to assume full ownership of Lekki Concession Company (LCC) Ltd, a privately owned company. This followed Read More…
By Adenike Ayodele Ikeja, Aug. 9, 2021 (NAN) A 28-year-old driver, Sunday Okoliko, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly damaging a signal pole worth N107,000 in Oshodi area of Lagos State. Okoliko, who is a driver with Fave Pure Water Company, Lagos is also being tried for allegedly stealing N36,000 belonging Read More…
Aug 9 (Reuters) – The United Nations panel on climate change told the world on Monday that global warming was dangerously close to being out of control – and that humans were “unequivocally” to blame. Already, greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere are high enough to guarantee climate disruption for decades if not centuries, the Read More…
TOKYO, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Tokyo doused its Olympic flame on Sunday in a ceremony that echoed the restraint of a Games held without spectators and transformed by the global pandemic, dazzling sport and deeply person turmoil. After postponing the Tokyo 2020 Games for a year, organisers said the event would serve as a symbol Read More…
BARCELONA, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Lionel Messi wept on Sunday as he bade farewell to his boyhood team FC Barcelona and confirmed he was talking with French club Paris St Germain over a possible move. The 34-year-old Argentine’s emotional news conference followed Barca’s announcement last week that it could no longer afford him after a glittering Read More…
In picture above: Lagos State Tutor-General, Mrs-Margaret Titilayo Solarin receiving the care packs from OGAV President, Mrs. Busola Kolade Menstrual health and hygiene of adolescent girls were emphasised when 1000 female teenage students in Agege, on Tuesday, 27th July 2021, received free personal hygiene kits. The packs which were handed over to them at the Read More…
A mental health export has revealed that about N57billion is lost annually to mental health issues in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of Asak Wellness Centre, which is a dedicated community mental health trauma care centre in Lagos, Chief Executive Officer of JARS Education Group, Prof. Akindotun Merino, said it had become more pressing to Read More…
The quest to make the Lagos waterways a preferred alternative to the bustling Lagos commute has gained traction as the Lagos State Government has deployed more boats and increased daily trips in order to provide safe, fast and reliable alternative mode of transportation for Lagosians. Restating its commitment to the safety of passengers, the government Read More…