Category: EDITORIAL
Letting Agents’ High-Handedness: Is Ibadan Gradually Becoming Inhabitable?
Shelter is a basic human need crucial for survival as humans go about their daily activities. Even though shelter is a necessity, it is however far becoming a very difficult thing to come by or afford in many places including one of Nigeria’s ancient cities, Ibadan. As we speak, the high-handedness of letting agents in…
Bigger Than El Clásico? Catch Up With Our Preview Of Real Madrid Vs. Manchester City Game
Following the latest captivating Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City, it is advantage Los Blancos heading into Wednesday’s playoff second leg at the Bernabeu. Despite falling behind twice at the Etihad last week, the holders showcased their perpetual Champions League mettle to somehow return to the Spanish capital with a 3-2 win…
Man City Turnaround? PSG Flawless Ride? Fall Of Bavarians? What To Expect In UCL Second Legs This Week
Following last week’s first leg fixtures in the UEFA Champions League UCL three teams now have a 90 per cent chance or better of qualifying for the last 16: Paris SG (99.1 per cent), Borussia Dortmund (97.1 per cent) and Bayern Munich (93.8 per cent). After suffering a late defeat in the first leg last…
BREAKING: Multiple People Injured in Delta Airlines Plane Crash at Toronto Pearson, Paramedics Say (VIDEO)
A plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport has left multiple people injured, according to paramedics. Paramedics told CP24 that up to eight individuals sustained injuries, though the severity remains unclear. In a post on X, Pearson Airport acknowledged an incident involving a Delta Airlines flight arriving from Minneapolis, stating, “Emergency teams are responding. All…
Chaos, Pandemonium Ensue As Lagos Assembly Holds Plenary Amid Leadership Tussle
The leadership tussle in the Lagos State House of Assembly today took a new dimension with heavy security presence at the premises during a plenary session. Security vans and personnel were spotted in and outside the premises of the Lagos Assembly complex in the Alausa Area of the commercial city. Ahead of the plenary, security…
13 protest-related deaths in Kenya
According to a representative of Kenya’s primary doctors’ union, the number of people killed in protests has increased to 13, following the violent turn of anti-tax hike rallies and the firing of police by protesters who had stormed parliament. Kenyans were stunned by the historic images on Tuesday that left portions of parliament on fire…
NANS promises that the Oyo varsity student will receive justice.
Alex Timileyin, an Ajayi Crowther University student who was tortured to death after being accused of phone theft, will receive justice, according to the National Association of Nigerian Students, Oyo Axis. The NANS Oyo Chairman, Ridwan Adegoke, revealed this to our correspondent over the phone on Wednesday. On Saturday, Timileyin’s coworkers beat him to death…
Gospel Singer Nathaniel Bassey Petitions IGP Over Defamation
Gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey has formally requested Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to investigate and prosecute four individuals whom he accuses of criminal defamation and cyberstalking. The petition was submitted to the IGP on April 1, 2024, by Bassey’s legal representatives, Peter Abraham, Uche Matthew, Gbenga Agunloye, and Anthony Abia. Recently, on social media,…
Edo State Labour Party Coalition of Support Groups Congratulates Akpata, Commends Party for Successful Primaries
The Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate in Edo state, Mr. Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, has garnered widespread congratulations following his triumph as the party’s candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for September. The most recent accolade comes from the Coalition of Labour Party Support Groups in Edo, operating under the umbrella of Repositioned Support Groups (RSG)….
JUST IN: Naira Crumbles to N1,600 Per $1 as Tinubu’s Economic Turmoil Continues
The Nigerian Naira plummeted to N1,600 against the US Dollar on Thursday, underscoring ongoing economic challenges during President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Aboki Forex reported the decline despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s efforts to stabilize the currency. Although the Naira had been weakening against the Dollar prior to Tinubu taking office last May, its decline…