A survivor’s story of a pilot’s plane crash experience Who would have thought that a flight that started in a clear blue sky would end up in a crash? But thank God, I survived. It was my CPL (commercial pilot licence) qualifying solo cross-country flight on September 12, 2003. I had completed the flight from Read More…
Life
The wisdom of old age
One of the biggest mistakes that young people, especially teenagers make sometimes is to see their parents as ‘old school’ to the point that they begin to think that they do not have anything to offer in this 21st century As much as I agree that most parents do not understand the dynamism of parenting Read More…
‘Jollof Wars’ shows up at 2022 Lagos food festival as govt partners chefs
The Lagos State Government and the Culinary Arts Professionals Association (CAPA) have announced that the 2022 Lagos Food Festival will feature Nigerian and other African foods. The competition for the best “Jollof rice” among Nigeria and other African nations will also be part of the festival. At a press conference to introduce the initiative at Read More…
Abuja goes live on Saturday for massive AFAA Festival
Residents and visitors to Abuja are in for a thrill for two days when the 2022 edition of the African Fashion and Arts Vendors’ Festival (AFAA) kicks off on Saturday, November 19. The festival which will be held at the Department of Arts and Culture, Pavilion Centre, Abuja, will feature an exhibition of fashion, arts, Read More…
Kindness can be learned too!
One of the things I would encourage people, not just parents, but anyone who is saddled with the responsibility of raising a child either as a parent, guardian, caregiver, coach, teacher, or mentor is to teach the child KINDNESS. Yes!! You heard me right, kindness can also be learned from home or from anyone willing Read More…
LASG will crack down on sale of contaminated, expired items
The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to retailers and producers of perishable goods not to sell products that are out-of-date or tampered with, especially during the ember season and the upcoming holiday season. In an interview with Newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos, the general manager of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Read More…
Toyota recalls 14,799 defective Lexus cars – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has alerted car owners that the Toyota motor manufacturer in China has recalled 14,799 faulty Lexus cars. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, Kazeem said, “FRSC wishes to draw the attention of the motoring public, particularly those who are using Lexus NX260, Lexus NX3650h, and Lexus NX400h+, Read More…
The Beauty Of Youthfulness
Last year, I authored and released a book titled NOW THAT YOU ARE YOUNG. In that book, I addressed many issues that perturb young people and how they can soar above the challenges of being young to chart a new course for themselves. Do you know that youthfulness can be an advantage or a disadvantage Read More…
Amazon opens office in Nigeria
The first office of an IT company, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), has reportedly been established in Lagos, Nigeria. The company’s Regional Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, Ms. Amrote Abdella, said in a statement on Tuesday that the office was opening in order to further its commitment to Africa. According to Abdella, the opening of the Read More…
Association prevents travellers’ access to MMA2 terminal over dismissals
To the dismay of air travellers, the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) barricaded the “Terminal 2” building at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on Tuesday. As a result of the association’s action, flights were grounded and passengers were stranded. The union blocked the entrance to the terminal building to protest Read More…