The House of Representatives, on Friday, summoned EFCC’s Chairperson Ola Olukoyede, social media influencer VDM (born Martins Otse) and Bobrisky over the allegations of bribery involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Nigeria Correctional Service. According to Channels TV, this was contained in a letter written by the Lead Chairperson of the joint committee, … Read more
The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene in the ongoing crisis between the management of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, and that of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja. The development led to the recent announcement of the interdiction of the … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has tipped Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to take over as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) when Olukayode Ariwoola retires from the office in a week. Mr Ariwoola, who took office as the CJN two years ago, will retire on clocking the retirement age of 70 on 22 August. To avoid … Read more
Mobad’s Father, Joseph Aloba, in a media appearance on Berekete Family (a reality radio and television programme focused on human rights) Wednesday, alleged that the late singer doubted Liam’s paternity during his lifetime. Liam is Mohbad’s only child. Over the past nine months, Mr Oloba, a singer, has advocated for justice for his late son. … Read more
The wife of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the need to adopt alternative communication methods that suit the needs of different children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mrs Sanwo-Olu, a medical practitioner, suggested adding local content, including visuals and sounds as part of communication strategies based on the unique strengths … Read more
On Friday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu caused buzz on social media with his ‘golden nuggets’ for managing retirement funds. Mr Sanwo-Olu’s viral footage, in which he offered advice to pensioners while donning an Agbada and a traditional cap, ignited social media conversations. The video was captured at the 105 Batch retirement bond certificate presentation … Read more
Seven persons have been rescued in a newly constructed two-storey building that collapsed at 12 Cameroun Street, off Ewenla, in the Mushin area of Lagos State on Wednesday. A statement by the Permanent Secretary Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, stated that the seven rescued persons, consisting of three females and four males, … Read more
Controversial singer, Portable, whom the Lagos Police arrested for allegedly buying a N27 million G-Wagon and reneging on his promise to pay the balance, has been granted bail. The singer met his bail conditions on Wednesday night and was released. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the 30-year-old singer was arrested on Tuesday following a petition from … Read more
The past week was eventful in Nigeria’s South-east, where both shocking and sad events made headlines. It was the last week of April 2024. Here are the highlights of the top stories that made headlines in the region within the past week: Ex-Imo governor, Emeka Ihedioha, dumps PDP We set off the week, on 21 … Read more
Residents of Okun-Ajah community in Lagos State on Monday protested at the State House of Assembly over the plan to demolish their properties for the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project. The protesting residents, numbering about 100, said their properties had been marked for demolition and urged the government to shelve the plan. Leading the protesters, … Read more
