May 30, 2019

‘We will work for a greater Lagos’

May 30, 2019 9:49 pm

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unfolded his development agenda in his inauguration speech titled: “Awakening a greater Lagos,” and called for the cooperation of Lagosians to achieve the people-oriented programmes.

By the grace of Almighty God and Your votes, I stand before you today as your Governor.

This day marks the beginning of a new chapter in our journey to greatness. Today, I ask you to join me on this journey to awaken a Greater Lagos.

When we speak of a Greater Lagos, we speak not empty words. It is a deep and profound assertion we mean.

We intend …

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 5

May 30, 2019 9:02 pm

By Nze Ujunwa MarkAnthony

_{14. INT. KEN’S RESIDENCE. DAY}

_{KEN and LUCY in the FORMER’S BED ROOM as the LATTER is making up her FACE. The duo preparing to go to the BEACH.}

_KEN

Perhaps, we should just forget about going to the beach today and hang out somewhere within the neighborhood.

_LUCY

_{Not on your life darling, it’s the beach or no other place.}

_KEN

_{Then you hurry up, you’ve been in front of that mirror powdering your face for only God knows when.}

_LUCY

_{Calm down, darling; I’m almost through.}

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IPOB sit-at-home order shuts down South-East of Nigeria

May 30, 2019 8:35 am

The Indigenous Peoples of Biafra’s (IPOB) sit-at-home order on May 30, to honour their fallen heroes during the Nigerian-Biafran war of 1967 -1970 has completely paralysed commercial activities in all the five states namely, Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo in the South-East of Nigeria.

The people of South East adhered strictly to the order, and stayed home, this was in a bid to register their dismay at the marginalisation they have been experiencing from the Federal Government of Nigeria. The ill-treatment meted to the South – East has been on-going since over 50 years. And have been seeking their exist …

14 facts about Naira Marley’s trial

May 30, 2019 8:01 am

Nigerian musician, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, was arrested on May 10, 2019 alongside rapper, Zlatan Ibile, Rahman Jago, Guccy Branch and one other.

· He was arrested for alleged money laundering.

· Marley, known for his single “Issa Goal”, was slammed with 11- count charges.

· Marley stands risk of spending 7 years in jail if found guilty in accordance with Section 33 (2) of the Cyber Crimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015.

· Naira Marley who claimed to have been arrested 124 times in the UK appeared …

Breaking: Court grants Naira Marley ₦2m bail

May 30, 2019 7:47 am

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday granted a musician, Azeez Fashola (a.k.a Naira Marley), bail for N2millon with two sureties in like sum.

Justice Nicholas Oweibo ruled that one of the sureties must be on Grade Level 10 in the Federal or state employment.

The other surety must have a landed property within the court’s jurisdiction.

The judge directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to verify the bail terms.

Justice Oweibo adjourned until October 22 for trial.

EFCC arraigned Naira Marley for alleged credit card fraud.

He was charged with 11 counts of violating the Cyber …

Boat Mishap in Hungary: 7 dead, 19 missing

May 30, 2019 7:38 am

At least seven South Korean tourists have died and another 19 are missing after a tour boat sank on the Danube River in Budapest, according to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Thirty-four people were on board the vessel when it collided with another large tourist boat in the Hungarian capital and capsized Wednesday at around 10 p.m. local time, according to CNN affiliate ATV.

The boats collided in the center of the city, near Hungary’s riverside Parliament Building and the Elisabeth Bridge.

Of the 33 …

Husband kills HIV-positive wife in Pakistan

May 30, 2019 7:25 am

Police in southern Pakistan have arrested a man for killing his HIV-positive wife in an epidemic-hit region, officials said on Thursday.

The man in the town of Ratto Dhero strangled his wife on the suspicion of cheating on him and hanged her body on a tree to make the death look like a suicide, police official Waheed Mangi said.

Situated in the province of Sindh, Ratto Dhero is a small town where around 800 people, mostly children, have tested positive for HIV in past two months.

The man killed his 32-year-old wife because he believed that the HIV infection meant …