How unregistered tiger nut drinks caused cholera outbreak in Lagos – Official (Vanguard) The Lagos State Government has attributed the recent cholera outbreak in the state to an unregistered tiger nut drink. The cholera outbreak has impacted multiple local government…
*400-level varsity student commits suicide (Vanguard)*Protests: FG to address food shortages — Information minister (Tribune)
400-level varsity student commits suicide (Vanguard) A 400-level female student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Adaze Doris Jaja, has reportedly committed suicide. The police spokesperson in the state, Omolola Odutola, on Tuesday, said the 31-year-old died in a…
*Reduce ‘ponmo’ consumption, LASEPA urges residents (Punch)*VP Shettima announces $100m grant for women-driven businesses (Leadership)
Reduce ‘ponmo’ consumption, LASEPA urges residents (Punch) The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has urged ‘ponmo’ lovers in the state to consider reducing their consumption to keep the air quality of the state clean and healthy. Speaking exclusively with our…
*Decision day as Supreme Court rules on Atiku, Obi’s petitions against Tinubu (Sun)*Tinubu approves initiatives for improved healthcare delivery (Nation)
Decision day as Supreme Court rules on Atiku, Obi’s petitions against Tinubu (Sun) The Supreme Court will today deliver judgment in the two surviving appeals filed by former vice president Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his…
*3,298 inmates on death row in Nigeria – NCoS (DailyTrust)*NYSC presents cheques to family of Lagos corps member crushed (Vanguard)
3,298 inmates on death row in Nigeria – NCoS (DailyTrust) No fewer than 3,298 inmates across the custodial centres in Nigeria are on death row, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has revealed. Its Public Relations Officer, Mr Abubakar Umar, disclosed…
*Soldiers kill policeman for intercepting colleague with Indian hemp (DailyTrust)*Amotekun secures release of man kidnapped from Fulani settlement (Guardian)
Soldiers kill policeman for intercepting colleague with Indian hemp (DailyTrust) A police sergeant, identified as Ahmed Ali, has been shot dead by some soldiers in Benisheikh town, Borno State after his team intercepted a military man in a vehicle conveying…
*3-foot tall ex-corper not my girlfriend – Phillip (Punch)*NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to recalled eye drop (Guardian)
3-foot tall ex-corper not my girlfriend – Phillip (Punch) A sportsman, Phillip Ayobami, who was seen posing with a diminutive lady, Ruth Innocent, at the Bayelsa State orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps in photos that went viral…
*India-bound businessman nabbed with heroin at Lagos airport (Punch)*Whitney Adeniran: Chrisland School to remain shut – Lagos Govt (Channels)
India-bound businessman nabbed with heroin at Lagos airport (Punch) The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a businessman, Kingsley Celestino, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State with over 9.40kg of heroin concealed in false bottoms of…
*Court reinstates EKSU lecturer sacked over alleged sex scandal (Punch)*PDP, LP, others fault collation process, insists INEC must upload results (Guardian)
Court reinstates EKSU lecturer sacked over alleged sex scandal (Punch) The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered the reinstatement of a lecturer of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Dr Ololade Aduwo, who was dismissed in December 2019 by the…
Ron Howard and Variety’s 10 Actors to watch among honourees in Newport Beach Film Festival TV special
PBS SoCal and KCET are partnering with the Newport Beach Film Festival for a broadcast premiere of the “Newport Beach Film Festival Honours,” scheduled to air Sunday. The 30-minute special will be hosted by Jenelle Riley, Variety’s deputy awards and…