[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Eko Electricity Distribution (EKEDC) on Tuesday announced an impending power outage that would affect consumers in Lagos Island, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki and their environs. Mr Godwin Idemudia, the General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, in a statement in Lagos, said the outage is to enable Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to
Students Potest Grace Mugabe’s PhD, Varsity Shuts Down
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]HE University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has been forced to suspend examinations after students demonstrated over the PhD awarded three years ago to former First Lady Grace Mugabe. The students not only demanded an explanation from the vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura, but also wanted the degree annulled. According to Zimbabwe’s Newsday, the university came under intense
Zimbabwe’s President Mugabe Resigns
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has resigned, parliament speaker Jacob Mudenda has said. A letter from Mr Mugabe said that the decision was voluntary and that he had made it to allow a smooth transition of power. The surprise announcement halted an impeachment hearing that had begun against him. Lawmakers roared in jubilation and people
Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Time, Life & History
Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he former Vice-president of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme passed on at a London hospital by 10pm on Sunday. The great people of Anambra state mourn the demise of this great icon. However, we have decided to bring to you the biography of this great man. Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme GCON (October 21, 1932 –
Dangote Inaugurates $500M Congo Cement Plant Thursday
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]angote Cement will on Thursday in Congo inaugurate its 1.5 million metric tonnes per annum capacity Cement Plant valued at 500 million dollars. This was disclosed in a statement to newsmen on Monday in Lagos. The plant, described as the largest in Congo, rolled out its first bag of cement on Aug 7, and
Wizkid Welcomes Baby Number 3 From Babymama 3 (Pictures)
Below are pictures of Wizkid and his alleged new baby mama, Jada Pollock. She is the Singer’s US Manager and rumor has it that they’ve been having a romantic affair for a while now. Earlier today, news broke out that she gave birth few weeks ago to a baby boy in London. If the
Banky W & Adesua Etomi Are Legally Married, As They Sign Marriage Papers
[dropcap] B[/dropcap]anky W and Adesua had there traditional wedding in lagos and both couples were spotted this afternoon signing papers in the court. They are both legally married now….. Congratulations to them
Black Sunday In Awka As Trailer Crushes Okada Man & Female Passenger (Graphic Photos)
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was a black Sunday in Awka as a trailer lorry crushed to death a commercial motorcyclist and his female passenger at the Kenneth Dike Library axis of the Awka – Onitsha Expressway. The late cyclist with his passenger entered the expressway from the road leading to Teachers House beside the Library wall and
No Word Yet From Mugabe, Impeachment Looms
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he midday deadline set by Zimbabwe’s ruling party for President Robert Mugabe to resign passed Monday with no word from the 93-year-old leader, who is now set to face impeachment proceedings. Parliament is expected to vote on impeachment proceedings on Tuesday and the ruling Zanu-PF party released details of its proposed motion against Mugabe. “We
24-Year-Old Nigerian Becomes The Youngest Lecturer At A UK University
He took to his Twitter handle to share the good news. He wrote; “Immensely Grateful. BSc & MSc distinctions & PhD. A new journey now begins at 24; youngest lecturer at Edge Hill University, UK. #PhD #brunel #MDX #Bham #nigeria #proudlynigerian #PortHarcourt”