#ENDSARS protests: Gunshots, violence as protesters, police clash
…7 arrested, 5 exotic cars impounded …Lagos Assembly wants FSARS scrapped, replaced with new outfit …Group seeks reform of all Police Units By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Bose Adelaja, Shina Abubakar, Perez Brisibe Omeiza Ajayi and Gabriel Ewepu Gunshots and violence yesterday greeted protests and campaigns which entered its second day in various cities across the country […]
Pandemic didn’t deter me from creating great songs – Crucifix
By Ayo Onikoyi The urge to write and produce music, according to artistes, stems from many sources, ranging from personal experience to social happenings. For fast-rising act, Oscar Chibuike, popular as CrucifiX, African women are a big influence upon his music content. CrucifiX, who is an independent artiste, claimed to have started making music since […]
With 5m liters reservoir, Ishaku gives portable water to Jalingo – TIG
Following the inauguration of 5 Million liter multipurpose water reservoir in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, Taraba-based pressure group, Taraba Interest Group, TIG, has urged residents to see the development as a testimony to Governor Darius Ishaku’s commitment to healthy living.
FRSC Corps Marshal warns officers against bribery
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has warned officers of the corps to desist from collecting bribe from motorists. Oyeyemi gave the warning in Lagos on Friday during the Pulling Out Parade of an Assistant Corps Marshal and the Zonal Commanding Officer, Lagos and Ogun, Mr Imoh Etuk. The Corps […]
Franklin Amudo’s D’Luxe Management repositioned for a global target
By Ayo Onikoyi Frontline talent manager, Franklin Amudo, has taken a new initiative in positioning his D’Luxe management for a global market. With a career spanning three decades in varied sectors of the Nigerian entertainment industry, Amudo has unveiled his partnership with top agencies across the world. Amudo’s talent management outfit – with the sole […]
Uncertainty surrounds Mesut Ozil’s future at Arsenal
Arsenal are yet to meet with midfielder Mesut Özil to discuss terminating his contract, and the German has no interest in doing so. Özil was an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s team before lockdown but has tumbled down the pecking order since and is yet to play a single minute of the current campaign. Things […]
FG is making efforts to put Nigeria on world mining map – minister
Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development says the ministry is making efforts to put Nigerian mining sector back on the world mining map. Adegbite made this known during Pre-event of the 5th edition of the Nigeria Mining Week on Friday in Abuja. The Nigeria mining week digital event will hold from […]
Law, Morality, National Service of Justices Chukwudifu Oputa, Adolphus Karibi
By Amb. Godknows Igali The closing days of the month of September each year will, for a long time to come, be moments of perpetual memorial for the Nigerian Supreme Court as an institution and its members, past and present. This is understandably so, as the lives and times of two of Nigeria’s most eminent […]
Olisa Adibua, Kennyblaq, others grace Scoop Universal unveiling in Lagos
By Ayo Onikoyi As part of his plans to keep expanding his frontiers, a public relations expert and the founder of Scoop Media Concepts, Kolawole Omoboriowo has unveiled a new entertainment outfit, which he called Scoop Universal. The event which was hosted by On-Air Personality (OAP), Olisa Adibua had been the talk of the town […]
Which Chelsea players should stay & who should leave this summer
It is crystal clear that a rebuild is required if Chelsea is to mount a meaningful title chase in the 2020/2021 campaign. The youthful Chelsea team has had a couple of highs and lows in the 2019/2020 season, with a struggle for consistency being a major hurdle. There are moments when players hit the ground […]
Ned Nwoko holds talks with DG Governors Forum on Malaria Eradication in Nigeria
Prince Ned Nwoko today held valuable talks with the Director General of Nigerian Governors Forum Mr A. B Okauru on the need for Nigerian Governors across the Federation to key into the Malaria Eradication Project. Ned explained the strategies for Environmental clean up which includes setting up 3 recycling plants on each state of the […]
Gombe Gov begs Buhari to begin oil exploration in North
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, yesterday, at a closed-door with President Muhammadu Buhari, appealed to him to prevail on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, to begin oil and gas exploration in the Gongola basin. The Governor also urged the President to come to the […]
Unilag gets computer research lab to develop prototypes
The French Embassy in Nigeria on Friday donated a fabrication laboratory to the University of Lagos to drive innovation among students and staff. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the computer research laboratory has printing machines to produce objects. The digital fabrication laboratory, which is linked to other laboratories across the world, will help […]
World Sight Day: Eye-Q hospital raises alarm over rate of glaucoma in Nigeria
As the world marks 2020 World Sight Day, WSD, Friday, the Skipper Eye-Q Super Specialty Eye Hospital has raised the alarm over the rate of Nigerians coming down with glaucoma.
Spirit of David launches “Massive” project
By Ayo Onikoyi Popular gospel dance club, Spirit of David has announced a new project that comprises a movie and movement. Titled ‘Massive: The Movie and Movement’, the project follows the tradition of the 23-year-old club to host an annual show that coincides with Nigeria’s Independence anniversary. In 2007 and 2009, it held hearts spellbound […]
Bale can aid Tottenham’s league title quest, says agent
Gareth Bale could lead Tottenham Hotspur to the Premier League title, according to the player’s agent. The Welshman left Spurs at the end of the 2012/13 Premier League season. At this point, this was his best season personally. He scored 26 goals from his 44 outings in all competitions, which earned him his record-breaking £80m […]
