A seven-storey building under construction on Banana Island, Lagos State, has collapsed, trapping several workers. Daily Trust learnt that emergency responders have been mobilised to the scene of the building collapse. The Lagos Territorial Head of the National Emergency Management…
Nigerians have right to choose their leaders, says Boris Johnson
Former Prime Minister of Britain, Boris Johnson, yesterday, said Nigerians should have the right to choose their leaders saying that development can only thrive in a democracy. He also charged Nigerian politicians to ensure that millions of Nigerians realise their…
Do your worst, Fani-Kayode knocks British envoy afresh
A former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has again tackled the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ben Llewellyn-Jones, after the envoy faulted him on some comments he made during the just-concluded electioneering in Lagos State. Llewellyn-Jones, speaking on a current…
Lagos polls: PDP decries violence, ballot box snatching
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State chapter, on Sunday condemned violence, attacks and snatching of ballot boxes during Saturday’s Governorship/House of Assembly Elections in the state. The Party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr Hakeem Amode, in a statement in Lagos, said…
Polls: UK to shut visa application centres in Lagos over safety concerns
The United Kingdom (UK) on Friday said its visa application centres in Lagos will be closed on March 20 over likely outbreak of post-election violence in the city. Recall that the governorship and assembly elections are scheduled to hold on…
2023 Elections: Sanwo-Olu has done so well, he deserves a 2nd term – Osoba
A former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, has urged the Lagos electorate to re-elect Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the forthcoming governorship poll, saying he has done “so well”. Speaking during an interview on Sunday, Osoba said Sanwo-Olu has done “so…
Peter Obi visits woman attacked during presidential election
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has visited Mrs Jennifer Efidi, who was stabbed by political thugs during Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections in Lagos. Obi who shared pictures of his visit via his official Twitter…
Why women should dance more — Kaffy
A Nigerian dancer, Ms Kafayat Shafau, popularly known by her stage name, Kaffy, has urged women to cultivate the habit of dancing regularly. She said this was helpful in reducing stress, keeping fit and being more productive in their various…
Peter Obi defeats Tinubu in Lagos
Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos, his home state. Though Tinubu won more local governments, Obi defeated him with the majority of the…
