African technology giant, SystemSpecs, has supported calls for collaboration to engender the sustainability of Nigeria’s fast-growing ICT sector. According to an Executive Director of SystemSpecs, Deremi Atanda, the superstructure that holds the fabric of the society has shifted from physical…
*COVID-19 third wave: Sanwo-Olu says 135 died in Lagos, not 500 (Guardian)*Why operatives forcefully broke into BBNaija’s Dorathy’s house -EFCC (Punch)
COVID-19 third wave: Sanwo-Olu says 135 died in Lagos, not 500 (Guardian) Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, disclosed that 135 persons have died in Lagos from COVID-19 during the third wave, and not 500 as being speculated.…
Yusuf Grillo dies at 87
Contemporary Nigerian artist Yusuf Grillo is dead. He was 87. Editor and culture advocate, Jahman Oladejo, made the announcement in a post on the Arts Journo WhatsApp platform Monday, August 23 saying, “It is with heavy hearts that we receive…
US regulators give full approval of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine
Federal regulators on Monday gave full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, according to reports. The Food and Drug Administration approved the company’s two-dose shot, the Washington Post first reported, in a step that could lead more businesses and institutions…
Lagos insists on reviewed boarding fee for model colleges
The Lagos State Ministry of Education has appealed to parents of students of Model Colleges to accept the upward review of the boarding fees, saying it was in the overall interest of the students. This was contained in a statement…
Widow of Nigeria’s first military ruler, Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi, dies at 97
Widow of Nigeria’s first military ruler, Lady Victoria Nwanyiocha Aguiyi-Ironsi, is dead. A close family friend disclosed that she died at 5.00am on Monday, exactly one day after her friend, age mate and wife of the former Premier of Eastern…
MTN Nigeria presents 20 Brand New SUVs to journalist, others
Twenty Nigerians received brand new SUVs, courtesy of MTN Nigeria’s 20th Anniversary. The new car owners were awarded their gifts at an exclusive executive meet and greet media event held at the MTN Nigeria Head Office, Falomo, Ikoyi, on August…
*Drama as wanted drug dealer is arrested at Lagos Church (DailyTrust)*Lagos COVID-19 related deaths hit 506 (Guardian)
Drama as wanted drug dealer is arrested at Lagos Church (DailyTrust) Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a major drug dealer at a church in the Ojodu area of Lagos State. Spokesman of the agency,…