At least 10 persons have died after a building collapsed in the Ebute-Meta area of Lagos on Sunday evening. According to a statement signed by Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Adeseye Margaret, on Monday 24 persons have also been rescued alive with varying degrees of injury. All 24 are “in stable
FIFA Sanctions Nigeria Over World Cup Fracas In Abuja
World soccer ruling body, FIFA, has imposed a 150,000 Swiss Franc fine on Nigeria following the unruly behaviour of fans at the end of the second leg Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off between the Super Eagles and Black Stars of Ghana at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, on March 29. The match which ended in
Wole Soyinka Visits Sunday Igbogho in Benin Republic
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Sunday visited Seme border enroute Cotonou, the capital city of the Republic of Benin, to see Yoruba nation activist, Mr Sunday Adeyemo, popularly called Sunday Igboho. Igboho advocated Yoruba nation to resist tyranny of Fulani herdsmen against his people in Oyo State. Gun-toting officials of the Department of State
Workers’ Day: Obaseki Increases Minimum Wage To N40,000
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday approved N40,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state in commemoration of 2022 Workers’ Day. Obaseki, who made the announcement in Benin while delivering his 2022 Workers’ Day speech, said his government will continue to prioritise the welfare of Edo workers, equipping them with the
Government Seals Hotel Over Mysterious Death, Disappearance Of Customer
Authorities in Abia State have sealed off Merry Home Hotels over the mysterious death and disappearance of some of its clients who lodged at the facility. While the body of a yet-to-be-identified lady was recovered from the facility, several others reportedly went missing with no news of their whereabouts. Dr Eze Chikamnayo, the Commissioner of
Ancelotti sets new record as Real Madrid conquer 35th La Liga title
Real Madrid are your 2021-2022 La Liga champions after beating Espanyol this Saturday. Not only were Madrid the best team in Spanish football this season, but also the most consistent one. The fact that clinching the title was only a matter of time after the last few weeks from both Barcelona and Sevilla should not take
Days of horror in Anambra as Gunmen face soldiers in Agulu
Unknown gunmen have attacked another location in Anambra State hours after attacking another location earlier today. Another attack occurred at the hometown of the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi at about 3pm on Saturday, April 30, 2023. The gunmen attacked the community town hall in Agulu in Aniocha LGA killing one soldier and
Mino Raiola: Super agent who represented the likes of Erling Haaland and Paul Pogba dies aged 54
Mino Raiola, one of the most influential agents in football who represented the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba and Erling Haaland, has died aged 54. A statement shared by Raiola’s family on his Twitter account read: “In infinite sorrow we share the passing of the most caring and amazing football agent that ever was.
Computer Village shuts down as Peter Obi Visits (video)
The former governor of Anambra State and PDP presidential aspirant, Peter Obi received a boisterous cheer at the Computer village during his short visit. Jkcyno news gathered that the “okwute ndigbo” made a casual visit to the mobile phone hub, probably to buy another phone after his Phone was Stolen At Burial Ceremony. (jokes) The visit wasn’t
Nigerian Students fix date for Protest against ASUU strike
As the ASUU strike lingers with the government giving little or no attention to the plight of the increasingly frustrated students at home, some sets of students have decided to stage a peaceful protest starting from Unilag to remind the government that their future is more important than local politicking. The government who seems more keen