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The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Friday advised the public to stay off Airport Road Flyover in Lagos dangerously burnt by fire, pending the determination of its structural safety. The bridge which runs over Toyota Bus Stop on the Apapa-Oshodi-Ojota-Oworonshoki Expressway being reconstructed, was engulfed by fire when a petrol Read More…
Lagos still surges with 739 cases and two deaths The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 1,544 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC, on its verified website on Friday, also confirmed additional 12 coronavirus-related deaths. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the country’s daily new infections accelerated to Read More…
The bears dominated trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday with the market capitalisation losing N246 billion in six hours of trading. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened at N21.224 trillion shed N246 billion to close at N20.978 trillion. Similarly, the NSE All-Share Index decreased by 470.64 points or 1.16 per cent Read More…
The GRAMMY Museum kicks off 2021 with new programmes released on COLLECTION:live, including a Verve Label Group takeover, programmes with 2021 GRAMMY nominees and a Cheap Trick digital exhibit New year, new GRAMMY Museum goodies! The GRAMMY Museum has announced its programming schedule for January 2021, which includes new and never-before-released digital content as well Read More…
Liverpool scored three goals in five second half minutes to reach the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-1 win at Aston Villa on Friday. This was after the home side were forced to field academy players due to a mass COVID-19 outbreak among their ranks. Sadio Mane scored twice for the English champions while Read More…
Trading activities on the nation’s bourse advanced further by N66 billion to extend gaining streak to two consecutive sessions. The price rally was driven by gains posted by Seplat and 26 other equities. Specifically, the All-Share Index gained 125.70 points or 0.31 per cent to close at 40,590.85 from 40,465.15 achieved on Wednesday. Also, the Read More…
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Wednesday mourned the death of his younger brother, Dr Haroun Hamzat. Hamzat, who made the announcement through his Instagram page (drobafemihamzat), however called on the public to be conscious of the volatility of COVID-19 pandemic. He implored everyone to obey all the rules of COVlD-19. Read More…
The Nigerian Stock Exchange market indicators on Wednesday rebounded by 0.17 per cent amid interests in some banking stocks. The All-Share Index rose by 69.01 points or 0.17 per cent to close at 40,465.15 from 40,396.14 recorded on Tuesday. Also, the market capitalisation which opened at N21.122 trillion inched higher by N36 billion or 0.17 Read More…
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN)on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of veteran veteran Nollywood actress, Folake Aremu, popularly known as ‘Orishabunmi’. Orishabunmi died late Tuesday night after a brief illness at the age of 61.Amusan, in a statement, said Orishabunmi’s demise was a big loss to the entertainment Read More…
Manchester City reached their fourth straight League Cup final after a 2-0 win over Manchester United in Wednesday’s semi-final at Old Trafford. Two second half goals from John Stones and Fernandinho gave Pep Guardiola’s side victory in the match. Manchester City will now meet Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley in the April 25 final Read More…
