Court documents from a civil lawsuit, unsealed in New York, allege that Britain’s Prince Andrew placed his hand on a woman’s breast at Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse in 2001. The woman, previously reported as a victim of Epstein, detailed the incident, contradicting Andrew’s denial of these allegations. The documents, recently unsealed, shed light on previously Read More…
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Zik’s Day Beckons
The man fondly called Zik of Africa deserves his day. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria’s foremost nationalist and first president, deserves his birthday, November 16, to be slated as a national holiday. It is a deserving honour for the pivotal leader who led the charge for Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960. As a result of Read More…
Estonian slackliner wows Lagosians with daring 66m rope walk
Lagosians were treated to a stunning display as 31-year-old Estonian, Jaan Roose, showcased his remarkable slacklining skills on a suspended 66m (217 ft) rope, spanning 350 metres between Sterling Towers and the Onome rig, Marina, Lagos. Sponsored by Red Bull, Roose’s mesmerising performance captivated Lagos residents, drawing attention to the art of slacklining—walking on a Read More…
The passing away of Nigeria’s world-class legend Prof Ben Nwabueze
They no longer make legal luminaries like the great Prof Ben Nwabueze, the legendary constitutional lawyer who passed away on Sunday, October 29. A native of Atani in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, he was born on December 22, 1931. He started from the very beginning to put his mind on the path Read More…
President Bola Tinubu commemorates 20th anniversary of Alhaji Kafaru Tinubu’s passing
President Bola Tinubu celebrated the life and legacy of the late patriarch of the Tinubu family, Alhaji Kafaru Tinubu, on the 20th anniversary of his passing. This tribute came shortly after the Nigeria Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Thursday, confirming President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory and thereby concluding the legal challenge posed by his Read More…
President Tinubu Extends Warm Birthday Wishes to Gen. Yakubu Gowon at 89
President Bola Tinubu, representing the Nigerian government and its people, extends warm birthday wishes to retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon on the occasion of his 89th birthday. In a statement issued by Presidential Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu applauds the elder statesman for his transformative leadership that has significantly impacted Nigeria’s history. He commends Gowon for Read More…
President Tinubu serenades wife Oluremi at 63 as ‘unwavering partner in life’
In a touching tribute, President Bola Tinubu has lauded his wife, Oluremi, as an unshakable pillar in his journey towards success. Reflecting on their 36 years together, he expressed heartfelt appreciation for the remarkable roles she has played in his life. “My trusted partner in every venture, and the one special person who has consistently Read More…
Pele dies at 82
The renowned Brazilian soccer player Pele, who rose from barefoot squalor to become one of the finest and most well-known athletes in contemporary history, passed away on Thursday at the age of 82. Pele passed away at 3:27 PM, according to Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital, where he was receiving medical attention “due to multiple Read More…
Brazil’s Pele returns to hospital for tumour treatment checkup
Brazilian soccer great Pele has returned to the hospital for a routine checkup, his business’s manager told Reuters on Thursday, as he undergoes treatment after having a colon tumour removed last year. Sports TV network ESPN reported earlier in the day that Pele, 81, was back at Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein hospital for new chemotherapy Read More…
Lilian Bach’s shop also looted, vandalised, creativity group calls for assistance
In picture above: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, having a close look at a damaged store at Adeniran Ogunsanya Mall in Surulere during his inspection visit, on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The Creative Industry Group (CIG) has appealed to the three tiers of government to assist people whose property were looted or destroyed by Read More…