Thursday, August 20, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

October 24, 2024

L.A. Times editor quits over publisher’s refusal to back Kamala Harris’ presidential bid

Ms Garza said, “I want to make it clear that I am not OK with us being silent.’’

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
October 24, 2024

Unknown white man shares bread to hungry Lagosians as hard times hit Nigerians under Tinubu

The majority of employers in the private sector demurred to the new wage.

Unknown white man shares bread
October 22, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Scandal: Journalist quits New York Magazine

It was a mutual decision for the magazine and Ms Nuzzi to “part ways,” a statement posted on New York Magazine said on Monday.

Nuzzi and Kennedy Jr
October 21, 2024

U.S. court grants Nigeria’s plea to depose businessman tortured by SSS after $21 million award

The deposition is scheduled to be held in London between December 17 and 19, a day before the court’s deadline.

SSS Officiers
October 19, 2024

UK expels over 44 Nigerians, Ghanaians in major deportation surge

The UK Home Office, responsible for the deportations, stated the action became necessary due to a “major surge in immigration enforcement and returns activity.”

Murtala Muhammed International Airport
October 19, 2024

Nigerian court awards 24-year-old man N70 million after police stray bullet killed mother in 2000

The judge also ordered that the police pay five per cent interest until the damages were fully liquidated.

October 17, 2024

Jumia exits South Africa, Tunisia to focus on Nigeria, other African markets

Mr Dufay said pulling the plug on business activities in South Africa and Tunisia will enable Jumia to concentrate on Nigeria and key African markets.

October 17, 2024

CNG cylinder explosion at Benin gas station lands three in hospital

Mr Yamu said, “It’s an Audi car whose CNG cylinder exploded at Nipco filling station.’’

Edo State
October 16, 2024

New global survey ranks Lagos high school as number one in Africa

The demand for excellent schools “remains fiercely competitive as parents strive to ensure their child receives the strongest foundations.” 

American School of Lagos
October 14, 2024

Nationwide power grid collapse plunges Nigerians into darkness again

Electricity distributors said they did not receive energy from the Transmission Company of Nigeria starting at about 7:00 p.m., as millions returned home after a long day at work.

Lantern light and Powergrid used to illustrate the story