The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), a prominent UK-based environmental NGO, has hailed the incarceration of Teo Boon Ching, a key figure in the illegal wildlife trade in Asia, as a significant blow to the illicit trade. Paul Newman, Senior Press and Communications Officer at EIA released a statement in which the organisation expressed its satisfaction Read More…
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12-year-old boy with missing intestine dies, mourned by Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of 12-year-old Adebola Akin-Bright, a young boy afflicted with a missing intestine. Akin-Bright, who had been receiving care at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), tragically lost his battle on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu conveyed his heartfelt condolences, stating, “I am saddened by the death Read More…
Lagos BECE candidates get second chance for English and Math
The Lagos State Examinations Board has announced that candidates who did not achieve passing grades in Mathematics and English Language during the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will have the opportunity to retake these subjects. Mr. Fatai Bakare, the Board’s Public Affairs Officer, conveyed this information on Wednesday in Lagos. The resit examination has Read More…
Federal Ministry of Works addresses concerns over Dorman-Long Bridge’s condition
The Federal Ministry of Works has swiftly responded to concerns raised over the state of the Dorman-Long Bridge, following a viral video on social media suggesting that a portion of the bridge was in critical condition. In a press release dated September 18, 2023, the ministry clarified the situation. The video, which gained traction on Read More…
Bessie Head: A Literary Journey of Self-Discovery
Review by Olatoun Gabi-Williams Up until “A Woman Alone”, I had not read any of Bessie Head’s books. The image I carried of one of Africa’s finest writers was not of a producer of literary works but of a mixed-race woman in a black-and-white photograph. Her swarthy face would be matronly were it not for Read More…
Jackhammer Governance
I am not in the habit of poking my nose into affairs that don’t concern me, except that when a fart is released in one corner of the room, it will inevitably spread around in obedience to the direction of the wind. Ogun State may be comparatively small in the Nigerian community of states, but Read More…
Scented Stories: A Fragrant Journey Through Feminine Elegance
Discover the essence of femininity through a captivating array of fragrances, each a unique olfactory journey waiting to be explored. In the world of scent, a woman can evoke her innermost desires, express her mood, and leave an indelible impression. Let’s embark on a fragrant voyage through some of the most coveted fragrances, each offering Read More…
NGO emphasises access to crisis support services to prevent suicides
Lifeline International, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has underscored the critical importance of timely and accessible crisis support services in preventing suicides and saving lives. This message was conveyed by Prof. Taiwo Sheikh, the Continental Representative of the organisation, in a statement issued to commemorate the 2023 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) in Lagos on Sunday. Read More…