Akinwunmi Ambode has ordered the closure of the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota. Ambode said the site was closed because the location poses a health risk to residents of the area. He stated this on Friday, March 16, 2018, while addressing scavengers and other workers following a recent fire outbreak at the site. The governor said apart from the negative health implication, the site could cause other hazards. Ambode was visiting the site for the second time since the fire incident in which no life was lost.
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The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has commended students of the institution for conducting themselves well while the national strike by the non-teaching staff lasted. The unions comprise the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAATs). The unions, under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee (JAC), were protesting the non-implementation of an agreement they entered into with the Federal Government in 2009. They were also protesting the sharing formula of the N23 billion released by the government as part of earned allowance of workers…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the late Sen. Ali Wakili as a vibrant grassroots politician, who distinguished himself during his work in the Nigeria Customs Service and as a federal lawmaker. Malam Bolaji Abudullahi did this recently. ‘The APC family expresses deepest condolences to his immediate family, the 8th Senate, the entire National Assembly and the Government and people of Bauchi State. ‘Indeed, the country has lost one of its most vibrant and patriotic federal lawmakers whose legislative contributions and engagements in the National Assembly touched on the core needs of less privileged Nigerians,’ he said. “Creditably to…
Sen. David Mark has described the death of the Senator representing Bauchi South senatorial District, Sen. Ali Wakili as a painful exit. Mark, reacting to the demise of Wakili in a statement by his Media Assistant, Mr Paul Mumeh, said “I am shocked and saddened by the sudden demise of our colleague and friend. It is devastating. “Senator Wakili was a peace maker. He always craved for fairness, justice and national unity. “He was a principled, focused and resourceful parliamentarian who identified with the ordinary people. He fought for the welfare of citizens without compromise. “He practiced inclusive politics that…
The Joint UN Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) has appointed Wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari as UNAIDS Special Ambassador for the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Promotion of Treatment for Children living with HIV in Nigeria. Mr Charles-Martin Jjuuko, Communications and Global Outreach Officer, UNAIDS Nigeria made this known in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, Executive Director and Under Secretary General of the United Nations, Michel Sidibé, is to issue the official appointment to Aisha Buhari on Monday, March 19 in Abuja. He said the appointment to Wife of the…
Shan George who had recently taking her bedridden mother home 6 years after she stayed in the hospital has a new story to tell. Shan George, has also said that her mother’s illness inspired her new movie, ‘Grey Shadows.’ According to Shan, the movie which was recently premiered focused on how sick people are treated in the country. Read further in a recent interview. “Actually, to put it in a very simple sense, it’s about the negligence of medical practitioners towards sick people generally,” “People that are working now in the medical sector really don’t seem to bother much about…
Evicted Big Brother Naija contestants, Leo and Ifu, have said which housemate they think will leave the house this weekend. While Ifu tried to analyse the nominated housemates, Leo said he had not expected his eviction, so he is currently uncertain about how the weekend would turn out. Ifu said “I think, maybe Lolu. I mean, I saw the percentages and MITO (Miracle and Anto) got the highest votes during the last eviction show. But Lolu and… But, there’s also Alex at the bottom there. Maybe Lolu and Anto. I am not sure because you don’t know the amount of…
It’s no secret that “Game of Thrones” isn’t scared of killing off its main characters, and the upcoming final season won’t be an exception. According to HBO executive, Francesca Orsi, who got to sit in on the table read for the final episodes of the show, there would be quite a number of deaths in season eight. She revealed this during a HBO-centric panel at the INTV conference in Jerusalem on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. “It was a really powerful moment in our lives and our careers,” she said. “None of the cast had received the scripts prior, and one…
Anto, one the ongoing Big Brother Naija housemates has been evicted, becoming the 11th contestant to leave the house. Following the eviction of the pair of Leo and Ifu last Sunday, Anto is the first individual housemate to be evicted. The host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced Anto’s eviction during the live show on Sunday, March 18, 2018. However, all hope is not lost for Anto as Big Brother added another twist to this year’s show dubbed ‘Double Wahala’. This week, the viewers have the power to bring back two out of the 11 evicted housemates including Anto, who is the latest…
In an unexpected twist, Ebuka Obi Uchendu announced that this week, the public will be voting to bring back two of their favourite evicted Housemates. The eligible Housemates are: Anto, Leo, IfuEnnada, Ahneeka, Angel, Princess, Bitto, Vandora, Dee-One, Khloe and K.Brule. The two Housemates that make it back into the House next week will be returning as individuals. They will compete for the prize until they are voted out according to the normal proceedings of the season. The housemates wagered 100% this week. They were asked to create an interesting musical for their Wager Finale. The theme for the week…
Lizzy Anjorin has added another car to her garage courtesy her “Sugar Daddy” and it’s a brand new Range Rover. “That moment when your Sugar Daddy keeps surprising you with things that is bigger than you … He keeps spoiling me as if I have no rival , He loves me tori torun… When I am afraid of doing it big(because I know I’m a small girl) He loves giving it to me in a bigger form and that is why I will never hold back to give it to Him in a grand style; trust me, I will raise…
Kiss Daniel has bought himself a new car, a Chervolet Camaro for his young brother, Anidugbe Uthman as a birthday gift. An excited brother shared the good news on Instagram recently. He posted a photo of the car and captioned it “Thanks bro! @iamkissdaniel for the perfect bday gift,no need for epistle bro ..I love you too much ❤️ #mustang #grace#thankGod #Kissdaniel #march17th#iloveyou #bday @sophiecoolfm” Just on Tuesday, March 13, Kiss Daniel announced the acquisition of his second house in Lagos, thanking his fans for their support. The continued financial and career explosion of Nigerian celebrities, in spite of zero…
Wizkid has come clean about the women his life, admitting that monogamy is not for him. He said girlfriends are aware that he is not a one woman man. Wizkid made the revelation on Saturday, march 17, 2018, during an interview with On Air Personality, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi on Beat FM, Lagos. Wizkid, 27, has fathered three children with three different women – Sola Ogudugu, Binta Diallo, and Jada Pollock. In the latest interview, the Starboy record label owner made it clear that it would be difficult for him to stick to only one woman, as he proudly embraced polygamy.
Kiss Daniel has reportedly won his court case against former record label, G-Worldwide after he was sued. A source close to the “Yeba” crooner revealed that the case was settled in court with Kiss Daniel coming out as the victor. However, the singer’s team is yet to release an official statement on the new development. Recall that the former G-Worldwide artiste was hauled to court for allegedly violating the terms of his contract after he launched his own record label, Flyboy INC. On October 13, 2017, Kiss Daniel went public with his decision to exit G-Worldwide, after four years in…
Reekado Banks has decided to stay off sex for nine days and he thinks it’s worth celebrating. He shared on Twitter that he is on a celibacy journey but he did not say how long he is prepared to go. Banks, however, he celebrated himself for doing nine days without getting laid. It is a general belief that with fame and money comes a lot of women, with some just offering sex and many others lining up to become Baby mamas – the end game is often to force the celebrity into their lives. It’s not clear why the ‘Katapot’…
Jurgen Klopp has said Manchester City won’t be happy to have been drawn against Liverpool in a Champions League quarter-final showdown of Premier League rivals. The quarter-final first leg will take place at Anfield on April 4 and the decisive return is set for April 10 at Eastlands. “We’ve lost once and we’ve won once against them in the league. I don’t think they thought before the best draw they could have got is Liverpool. That’s a sign for us and how strong we can be,” Klopp told Liverpool’s website. “We are for sure not the favourites in this round,…
Jose Mourinho has warned Manchester United’s under-performing stars that they need to “grow up” after the team’s tame exit from the Champions League. Mourinho admitted his players must learn to cope with the pressure of expectations, a problem that has become all the more apparent in the wake of Tuesday’s European setback. “The fans have to be sad with being out and the players have to learn how to cope with that level of expectation and that level of pressure,” Mourinho said. “They have to survive and when they survive they become stronger. An easy life, and the fans not…
Roberto Mancini has revealed in an emotional interview how coaching his native Italy would be “extraordinary”. “When you’re abroad you always miss your country,” said Mancini in an episode of “The Lords of Football” series with Sky Sports, which will be broadcast on Saturday. “When you are in Italy, you sometimes criticise it rightly. You go abroad and you miss this feeling. “You become nostalgic for the past when we were young, in the ’70s and ’80s when we saw the Italian national team playing with great emotion. “You never know in life, I think that coaching Italy one day…
Manchester City will face Liverpool in a mouthwatering all-English Champions League quarter-final while Juventus have a chance to gain revenge on holders Real Madrid in a repeat of last year’s final. Lionel Messi’s Barcelona were paired with AS Roma in the draw made in Nyon on Friday, while Sevilla’s reward for defeating Manchester United in the last 16 is a quarter-final against five-time European champions Bayern Munich. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said City would not relish playing his free-scoring side. “We take what we’ve got. Now it’s Manchester City, let’s go,” Klopp told Liverpool’s website. “We’ve lost once and we’ve…
Jupp Heynckes has denied Bayern Munich are eyeing a move for Bordeaux winger Malcom. Heynckes also dismissed recent speculation linking them with a move for the 21-year-old Brazilian. “I have never seen him play,” Heynckes said at a news conference. “Such players are often touted around like this, but I don’t think he’s a topic [of interest]. Our scouts will probably see it similarly.” Bayern were pitted against Sevilla in the Champions League draw, and Heynckes warned against underestimating the club, who are fifth in La Liga — 27 points behind leaders Barcelona. “Sevilla are a very good team who…