The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is set to captivate audiences once again as it announces the star-studded jury panel for its highly anticipated 12th edition, slated for November 5 to 11, 2023, in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria. …
*Troops kill 48 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, arrest 113 others, rescue 41 kidnapped victims in 2 weeks (Sun)*Video of Tinubu campaigning to crash fuel price goes viral amid hike (DailyTrust)
Troops kill 48 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, arrest 113 others, rescue 41 kidnapped victims in 2 weeks (Sun) The Defence Media Operations (DMO), said soldiers on internal security operations across the country have killed 48 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminals…
*5.0 CGPA: Sanwo-Olu congratulates record-breaking LASU student, Aminat Yusuf (Guardian)*Tinubu meets with Asari Dokubo in Aso Rock (Channels)
5.0 CGPA: Sanwo-Olu congratulates record-breaking LASU student, Aminat Yusuf (Guardian) Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated a law student at Lagos State University (LASU), Aminat Yusuf for obtaining a CGPA of 5.0, thereby breaking a record. Ahead of its…
*INEC postpones governorship, assembly election in 10 Lagos polling units (Guardian)*Nollywood actress flees as thugs overrun Lagos polling unit (DailyTrust)
INEC postpones governorship, assembly election in 10 Lagos polling units (Guardian) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed governorship and state assembly elections in 10 polling units in the Victoria Garden City (VGC) around the Lekki area of Lagos…
*Motorists groan as gridlock grounds Lagos-Ibadan Expressway again (Punch)*LASPA reacts to erroneous post by supermarket on ‘paying for parking’ (Independent)
Motorists groan as gridlock grounds Lagos-Ibadan Expressway again (Punch) Motorists, commuters and residents of communities in Lagos and Ogun states, on Saturday, were stranded for many hours on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway due to gridlock occasioned by the reconstruction of the…
John Boyega claims talks with Daniel Kaluuya caused a shift in career
John Boyega has dispelled rumours about a Marvel film, showing his support for indie films. The actor disclosed one of his most significant careers turning points: a conversation with fellow Brit and Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya. “I invited Daniel Kaluuya…
*Soldier kills self after killing Customs officer at Seme (DailyTrust)*3 Lagos LG traffic officers arrested for extorting motorists (Punch)
Soldier kills self after killing Customs officer at Seme (DailyTrust) A customs officer has been shot dead by a soldier at Seme border in Lagos State. A witness told Daily Trust that the incident happened on Wednesday night. The witness,…
John Boyega backs #EndSARS outcry over notorious Nigerian police unit
Street protests against a notorious Nigerian police unit have received an invaluable boost from viral campaigning and celebrity support. On Friday, the #EndSARS hashtag was trending not only in Nigeria, but in the UK and the United States. British-Nigerian actor…
*Appeal Court upholds seven-year sentence for pastor who raped 14-year-old girl (Nation) *Lagos agrees to pay new minimum wage to LASU, LASPOTECH, ACOED workers (Vanguard)
Appeal Court upholds seven-year sentence for pastor who raped 14-year-old girl (Nation) The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the conviction and sentencing of a pastor, Apostle Basil Princewill for raping a 14-year -old girl and attempting to abort…
*Teenager crushes Lagos trader with mother’s car (Punch) *Why Lagos adopted phased school reopening, by commissioner (Guardian)
Teenager crushes Lagos trader with mother’s car (Punch) An attempt by a 16-year-old boy to test his driving skills with his mother’s car at the Arena Shopping Mall, Oshodi, Lagos State, has cost a life. PUNCH Metro learnt that the…
