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The Lagos State chapter of the National Conscience Party (NCP) says it is saddened by the death of the party’s National General Secretary,Mr Ayodele Akele. The state chairman of the party,Mr Fatai Ibu-Owo said in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)on Wednesday, that the party was devastated by the news of Read More…
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says one person is still missing while three rescued on Tuesday’s boat mishap at Lekki Shoreline, Lekki Phase 1, in the state. The General Manager, LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos. Emmanuel said: “At about 4.30 p.m on the June Read More…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is expecting 20 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from June 23 to July 7. The NPA made this known in its publication, `Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday. According to NPA, Read More…
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced the introduction of online verification exercise for pensioners of the state. The Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs Ajibola Ponnle, told newsmen in Ikeja on Tuesday. Ponnle said that the year 2020 edition of the state’s bi-annual verification exercise for its retired officials usually known as ”I Read More…
COVID19 notes by Azuka Jebose, Survivor THIS SHIT IS REAL! Thank you very much my people. I truly appreciate your prayers, love and affection. Please continue to listen to science and take precautions to live safely against this raging pandemic.Practice everything science recommends to keep safe. This is not about stubbornness, religion, wealth, politics or Read More…
The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) in Ogun, says two persons died while 11 others sustained injuries in a multiple accident on Lagos – Ibadan Expressway, on Monday. The Public Relations Officer of TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun, that four vehicles were involved in the Read More…
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State, have rescued two suspected burglars from being lynched by a mob on Lagos Island. The RRS Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police Tunji Disu, said this in the squad twitter handle on Monday. He said that the RRS operatives rescued and handed Read More…
A total of 45 more coronavirus patients in Lagos State have recovered and discharged after testing negative twice to the virus, according to the state government. The State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. He said that a total of 1,328 patients were now discharged from the isolation centres. Read More…
Grigor Dimitrov said on Sunday said he has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the highest profile tennis player to reveal he has the disease. The 29-year-old Bulgarian had been competing in the Adria Tour exhibition tournament in Croatia until he withdrew due to feeling ill during the weekend. The final of the Croatia event Read More…
VIEW FROM ABROAD By Jean Claude Homawoo Having grown up in Africa and Europe, the reality of life as a Black man in the U.S. did not truly hit me until I was a junior in college. As an honor student, I’d never been in any real trouble, that is until I got into an Read More…