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Why have standards fallen so badly?

“And now, ladies and gentlemen, please rise and give a standing ovation to welcome the re-inventor of our state, our far-sighted, God-ordained leader, the father of our civilisational aspirations, the father of infrastructural wonders, the most outstanding governor in the whole of Nigeria, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Nwamkpi State, Architect Doctor Sir Chikeson Read More…

Nigeria Oyo Top Story Tragedy

President Tinubu orders investigation into Ibadan funfair tragedy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic incident at the Children’s FunFair in Ibadan, which resulted in the loss of numerous young lives and left many injured. The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State, as well as to the grieving families who have lost Read More…

Crime Investigation Metro Top Story

Police investigate officer’s altercation with elderly woman

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into an incident involving a police officer and an elderly woman, which was captured in a widely circulated video. The altercation reportedly occurred in the Alagbado area earlier this month. The video, which went viral on social media, shows the officer manhandling the elderly woman inside Read More…

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Nigerian democracy as a pole vault

Nigerians celebrated twenty five years of Democracy  last Wednesday, June 12. I did not mean to dampen the enthusiasm. I am not a killjoy.  But democracy is not a declaration, it is  a praxis. It is not what we wish, but what we live.  Is this something  to voice out in   a country that has rolled out the drums to celebrate Democracy Day?  I remember a basic Read More…

Business Power Top Story

NERC approves electricity tariff hike for Band A customers, downgrades non-compliant areas

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given the green light for an increase in electricity tariffs, impacting Band A customers who currently receive 20 hours of power supply daily. Mr. Musliu Oseni, Vice Chairman of NERC, announced this decision during a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday. Oseni highlighted that Band A customers Read More…

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Tragedy strikes: Aid workers’ lives lost in Gaza airstrike

In a heart-wrenching incident, an Israeli airstrike claimed the lives of seven aid workers associated with the World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Gaza. The tragedy unfolded during a humanitarian mission, leaving the international community in shock and prompting urgent calls for answers and justice. The airstrike, which occurred on a WCK convoy, resulted in the Read More…

Health Metro Top Story

LASCOPA issues warning after viral video exposes unsanitary practices in plantain chips processing

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has raised an alarm regarding the safety of fried plantains, commonly known as “Plantain Chips,” urging consumers to exercise caution due to recent revelations of unwholesome practices in their processing. In a statement released today, LASCOPA expressed deep concern following a viral online video that captured a plantain Read More…