Lagos to Divert Osborne Road Traffic Aug 15–17
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on Osborne Road in Ikoyi frThe diversion is designed to minimise disruption while linking newly constructed drains along Modupe Alakija Crescent to the existing underground drainage beneath Osborne Road’s median.om August 15 to 17 to facilitate drainage connection works. The diversion is designed to minimise disruption while linking […]
FG Eases Flight Ban on Kwam 1, Restores Pilots’ Licenses
The Federal Government has withdrawn a criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and reduced penalties for Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (Kwam 1), following recent high-profile airport altercations. Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo said the decisions came after 48 hours of consultations with aviation stakeholders, noting lessons learned and remorse shown by those involved. Ibom […]
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover, Avoids Jail
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover in Nigeria, Avoids Jail A 63-year-old NHS administrator, Hyacinth Blair, stole £80,000 from her employer and funneled the money to a man she met in an online relationship—but walked away from court without a prison sentence. Blair, who worked at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, drained […]
NCAA: Ibom Air Ban on Emmanson Differs from KWAM 1 Case
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) clarified that the case of Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assaulted Ibom Air crew, differs from that of musician KWAM 1. NCAA spokesperson Mike Achimugu, during an X Space session, said the agency did not instruct Ibom Air to ban or prosecute Emmanson; the airline acted independently based on available […]
Maluma Pauses Concert Over Baby’s Safety in Crowd
During a recent performance in Mexico City, Colombian artist Maluma paused his show to address a situation in the crowd involving a young child. The 31-year-old musician noticed a baby in the audience and took a moment to express concern for the child’s well-being, particularly due to the high noise levels typical of live concerts. […]
Kathie Lee Gifford Remembers Frank Gifford 10 Years After His Passing
Kathie Lee Gifford recently reflected on a deeply meaningful day that marks both remembrance and celebration in her life. On Saturday, August 9, the former television host shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing joy for a close friend’s birthday and honoring the memory of her late husband, Frank, who passed away a decade ago. […]
Nigerian Man Segun Ogundipe Jailed in UK for Sexual Offences
A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Segun Ogundipe, has been sentenced to five years in prison in the United Kingdom for committing multiple sexual offences against a woman in Gloucester. According to a report shared on social media by Eye_opener220, Ogundipe, who resided on Tuffley Lane in Gloucester, was found guilty of rape, two counts of sexual […]
D’Tigers Land in Angola for 2025 AfroBasket Campaign
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have arrived in Angola ahead of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket tournament, which kicks off on Tuesday. The final 12-man roster, announced on Saturday, includes NBA shooting guard Josh Okogie of the Houston Rockets, veterans Stan Okoye and Talib Zanna, as well as guard Ike Nwamu. Head coach Mohammed Abdulrahman […]
Danboskid, Ibifubara Evicted from BBNaija 10/10
Two housemates have been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija 10/10 season. Daniel Olatunji, known as Danboskid, and Ibifubara Davies became the first contestants to leave the show during Sunday’s live eviction. Their exits follow a tense week that saw 27 housemates put up for possible eviction after a failed search for an immunity […]
Hon. Temitope Adewale Applauds Tinubu’s Drive for 100% Literacy by 2031
The lawmaker representing Ifako-Ijaiye constituency at the Lagos state House of Assembly Hon Temitope Adewale,has commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu determination to achieve a hundred percent literacy across the country before the end of 2031. The lawmaker made this assertion while inspecting the screening distribution of free GCE forms to prospective candidates in […]
