President Muhammadu Buhari has defeated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party at his polling unit. Wild jubilation broke out following the announcement that Mr Buhari scored 186 votes to defeat Atiku Abubakar, who got 167 votes. Atiku’s loyalists were quick to play up the figure as a remarkable showing for their candidate, despite its closeness, … Read more
The director of Africa Canada Trade Investment Ventures, Mr. Kenneth Oguzie has called on Nigeria government and business owners to explore foreign businesses especially in Canada. He said this in an interview during his visit to Nigeria in preparation for a 2 days summit that is stated to hold in Canada by 23-24th of March, … Read more
This is the 2nd part of a three part serial on the recent political development in Lagos, drawing attention to its overall implication on Epe Division: The Agenda Going Forward. It bears repetition that what happened to Epe is a call to action, a strident summon on sons and daughters of Epe irrespective of the political … Read more
A security expert has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to weed out officials responsible for the postponement of general elections. Retired Group Capt. John Ojikutu, a security expert, has said 60 per cent of INEC staff that superintended the past elections which were equally postponed might still be in the system. “It … Read more
A new study has found that artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) could lead to vascular diseases, local media reported on Saturday. According to the study published on Thursday in the journal, Stroke, drinking over two ASBs a day could increase the risk of all types of stroke. The result was based on an analysis of over … Read more
NIgerian comedian, Ali Baba in his advice to ladies today said, ‘if as a lady, you are not financially dependent, marriage should not be your priority’. He went on to say, ‘that era of being financially dependent on a man expired many years ago. Sadly, very few women started late to realise that they … Read more
On Wednesday, an Ikeja High Court sentenced Saheed Arogundade, Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Boundary/Aiyetoro Unit, Lagos State to death for the murder of a 32-year-old policeman, Gbenga Oladipupo. Justice Olabisi Akinlade discharged and acquitted Arogundade’s five co-defendants Mustapha Layeni, Adebayo Abdullahi, Seyi Pabiekun, Sikiru Rufai and Yusuf Arogundade of a two-count … Read more
By Otunba TJ Abass The ebullient, highly revered leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oshodi, M C Oluomo, was one of the victims of the recent flag-off rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC); a rally that had the opportunity of bringing about the much-needed rebirth in the party, given … Read more
The Rapid Response Squad in Lagos just arrested one Chinedu identified as the leader of a 5 man robbery gang that specialize in robbing commuters using a tri cycle around Alausa/Berger axis. According to the RRS, he robbed a lady last week & stole her phone, jewelery and money. He was tracked and arrested. CP Lagos has … Read more
Thank you for your patience, understanding and above all your loyal patronage. In the last few days, regretably, we have been experiencing an agonising downtime, from our main server which has kept us out of transmission. This however has been addressed, and we are now back bigger and better with a renew energy and commitment … Read more
On Monday, resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja embarked on a three-day warning strike, following the failure of the state government to recruit more house officers and resident doctors. The President, Association of Resident Doctors, LASUTH, Dr. Balogun Fatai said the strike was total, involving both emergency and clinical operations … Read more
Enugu state’s former governor, Sullivan Chime, has said All Progressives Congress (APC)leadership would determine the zone that gets the presidency in 2023. This he said in an interview with reporters after the campaign visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. The governor said the party would make the decision at the appropriate time, as they are currently busy … Read more
Anyone familiar with the evolutionary antecedents of the Epée division, one of Lagos’s leading geopolitical zones, would obviously be elated with current socio-political developments taking place in the town. The simple way to say it is that things are beginning to look up again, as the region has begun to gradually regain its receded glory. … Read more
Concluding part of a serial on the recent political development in Lagos, drawing attention to its overall implication on Epe Division titled: 2019, Epe Division, And The Way Forward ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ A reconciliation meeting of all the true stake holders (not just the political stake holders) with members drawn across all spheres of the community has become … Read more
This is the 2nd part of a three part serial on the recent political development in Lagos, drawing attention to its overall implication on Epe Division: The Agenda Going Forward. It bears repetition that what happened to Epe is a call to action, a strident summon on sons and daughters of Epe irrespective of the political … Read more
In this write-up, our columnist, OTUNBA T.J ABASS, the Aremo of Epeland, takes a look at the upcoming 1 million man march scheduled for Epe on June 16, in support of the second term bid of the Governor of Lagos, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, and submits that it would be epochal indeed Epe, one of Lagos’ … Read more
The 2019 political calendar is already out, and with it, the commencement of another electoral journey. Expectedly, the months following will witness a hype in political activities -candidates jostling for positions, political parties realigning their positions and seeking an advantage as they try to grab the attention of the unsuspecting electorates. The political parties have … Read more
