Another aircraft conveying 52 Passengers Skids off runway at Lagos Airport
An aircraft, Embraer 145, belonging to a premium services provider Xejet Airlines has skidded off the runway and plunged into the grass areas at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State. The aircraft with 52 passengers and the crew members on board had departed Abuja before the incident at the runway of the Lagos […]
Man City edge closer to title with a 4 nil win over Fulham
Manchester City have temporarily moved back to the top of the Premier League, putting pressure on Arsenal after beating Fulham. The visitors dominated from start to finish, opening the scoring early when defender Josko Gvardiol produced a clinical finish. Phil Foden continued his excellent form this season with a second goal after the break, sending […]
Abia Gov Otti, accuses Ikpeazu of misappropriating airport funds
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has made serious allegations against his predecessor, Okezie Ikpeazu, claiming that a forensic audit revealed the diversion of N10 billion allocated for the Abia airport project. According to Otti, the funds were transferred into 32 different company accounts before being shared, and this transfer occurred in September 2020, during […]
EFCC stops dollar transactions, asks embassies to charge in naira
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning to foreign missions in Nigeria, prohibiting them from conducting financial transactions in foreign currencies and mandating the use of the Naira. Additionally, Nigerian foreign missions abroad are required to accept Naira in their financial dealings. This move aims to combat the dollarization of […]
Lagos government continues the destruction of buildings in the state
Lagos State Government continues the removal of illegal extensions in Markets in Lagos Island to ensure safety, orderliness and opening up of Free Flow of Traffic, the ilegal extensions removed before were rebuilt by the defaulters. A Combined team of the Special Duties, Physical Planning, Environment, Urban Development, LASTMA, LASBCA, LNSC, KAI, CBD, LASURA, Lagos […]
Como gains promotion to the Serie A for the first Time In 21 Years
Como 1907 has achieved a historic promotion to Serie A after a nail-biting final match day in Italy’s second division, ending a 21-year absence from the top tier. Simone Verdi’s clutch penalty equalizer against Cosenza secured a vital point, combined with Venezia’s defeat to Spezia. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the club’s incredible […]
Prince Harry visits sick Nigerian soldiers at a hospital
Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry paid visit to sick Nigerian soldiers at the Nigerian Military Hospital, Kaduna. According to the royal personality, Prince Harry said he is in Nigeria to use the Invictus Games which he founded 10 years ago to put smiles on the faces of wounded Nigerian soldiers and their families.
Kylian Mbappe confirms PSG departure with farewell video
Kylian Mbappé has officially announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the current season. This news comes as no surprise, given the long-standing rumors of his impending transfer to Real Madrid. In a heartfelt video message shared across social media platforms, Mbappé expressed his gratitude to his former teammates, coaches, and the […]
UNILAG’s Best Graduating Student wins British scholarship award
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has reaffirmed its position as a global launchpad for success, as its Best Graduating Student, David Akanmu, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship. This achievement marks a significant milestone, as UNILAG is the only African university among the 60 institutions represented in the 2024 cohort of 90 scholars. […]
JUST IN: Senate approves death penalty for drug traffickers
On Thursday, May 9, the Senate approved a bill that introduces the death penalty for those convicted of drug trafficking in Nigeria. The existing NDLEA Act prescribes a maximum sentence of life imprisonment for such offenses. The Senate’s decision followed the consideration of a report by the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, […]