Lagos lawmakers commence screening of commissioners, SAs amid petitions
Committee members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, commenced the screening of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s nominees for post of commissioners and Special Advisers amid petitions against some of the nominees.
1,500 people trapped, houses submerged as flood ravages Delta community
NO fewer than 1,500 persons have been reportedly trapped and scores of houses submerged by the ravaging flood at Adia-Obiaka community, Ndokwa-East Local Government Area, Delta State.
Drug used to treat cancer appears to sharpen memory
New Rutgers research published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that a drug — RGFP966 — administered to rats made them more attuned to what they were hearing, able to retain and remember more information, and develop new connections that allowed these memories to be transmitted between brain cells.
39 homeless as fire razes makeshift buildings in Lagos
Lagos—Seven street hawkers, who alleged attacked two KAI officials and caused bodily injury to them, were yesterday arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court.
Bishop urges terrorists, sponsors to stop senseless killings
Members of the Boko Haram insurgents and their sponsors, have been advised to turn a new leaf and stop the senseless killing of innocent citizens.
Missing govt cheque leaflets: 10 arrested, to face court soon
IMO State government has said about 10 youths that allegedly stole some leaflets of its cheques have been arrested and will soon be charged to court.
