After lamentations on Ikoyi building collapse

People walk to rescue workers from the rubble of a 21-storey building under construction that collapsed at Ikoyi district of Lagos, on November 1, 2021.(Photo by Pius Utomi Ekpei / AFP) The sudden termination of 44 human lives occasioned by the collapse of a 21-storey building under construction on Gerard Road, in the affluent Ikoyi […]

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Ataga: Lagos Court told how late Super TV boss’ lifeless body was found

A Lagos High Court, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), was yesterday, told how the lifeless body of Michael Usifo Ataga , the Super TV Chief Executive Officer was found in the short service apartment. Nkechi Mogbo, the prosecution witness, at on-going trial of Chidinma Ojukwu alongside her sister, Chioma Egbuchu and one Adedapo Quadri, […]

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24m people living with diabetes in Africa – WHO, IDF

Credit: https://str8talkmagazine.com • 70% of people with ailment not aware of their status • Africans suffering from disease predicted to rise to 55m by 2045 Ahead of World Diabetes Day (WDD) on November 14, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), yesterday, said an estimated 24 million people are living with […]

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Intrigues as police parade 14 alleged invaders of Odili’s home

Suspected invaders of Justice Mary Odili’s home being paraded by the police in Abuja…yesterday. Photo: Lucy Ladidi Ateko • Say journalist, lawyer, police officer, soldiers among suspects • AGF tackles fake consultant as ThisDay disowns editor • FG bullying judiciary to instill fear ahead of 2023 elections, Wike alleges The drama trailing invasion of the […]

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Resign now or get sacked, aggrieved APC stakeholders tell Buni committee

• Nabena: Only convention can dissolve caretaker committee • Those calling for Buni-led committee resignation are fuelling crisis – Bamigbetan The last is yet to be heard of the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as some stakeholders of the party have called for the immediate resignation of the Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning […]

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Troops bust 20 illegal refining sites, recover crude

Troops of Operation Delta Safe, conducting land, maritime and air operations to forestall activities of economic saboteurs and other criminal elements in the South-south zone, have demobilised over 20 illegal refining sites, 62 ovens, among others. Also uncovered during the raid were 12 cooking pots/boilers, eight cooling systems, 19 reservoirs, 18 large dugout pits and […]

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‘How my two daughters, neighbour’s pregnant wife died in kerosene explosion’

Oleru • Victims agonise as FCTA move to demolish shops Barely a week after kerosene explosion killed persons and destroyed property worth millions at Kubwa Ultra Modern Market in Bwari Area Council of Abuja, normalcy seems to have returned as business activities have peaked in the market. But, those who lost their loved ones in […]

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IPOB frowns at continued sit-at-home in Southeast region on Mondays

Deserted Coal Camp, Enugu State, during the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) recently The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has frowned at the continued compliance with the sit-at-home every Monday in the Southeast region, even after it called off the order. IPOB urged residents to go about their normal lawful duties […]

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South Africa’s last white president FW de Klerk dies

In this file photo taken on June 14, 2013 Former South African president FW de Klerk speaks during the economic forum “New York Forum Africa” in Libreville. (Photo by Steeve Jordan / AFP) FW de Klerk, South Africa’s last white president, died on Thursday aged 85, his foundation announced. De Klerk and South Africa’s first […]

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Sanwo-Olu commissions new police station in Lekki

Ise Police Station at Ibeju-Lekki, Lekki LCDA The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday inaugurated a new police station located in Ise Town, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lekki Local Council Development Area. This was made known in a statement titled ‘Sanwo-olu Commissions Ise Police Station in Lekki.’ According to the statement, the Ise Town […]

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