Day: August 13, 2023

Death Toll In Hawaii Wildfire Hits 93

Ganiyu Amodu

  + Full details of the deadliest US wildfire in 100 years   People in the Hawaiian resort town ravaged by a horrific inferno have expressed anger as the death toll from the wildfires rose to 93 on Saturday, making it officially the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years. Officials said the death toll might go up further as search teams continued sifting through the ruins of Lahaina town located on Maui island. The resort town of more than 12,000 people has been reduced to ruins, its lively…

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We’re Ready For Dialogue With ECOWAS – Niger Junta

Ganiyu Amodu

The coupists have earlier threatened to kill ousted president Bazoum if ECOWAS Sends military to Niger   The leader of the Niger Junta, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, has agreed to explore diplomatic dialogue to resolve the political impasse in the country. Tchiani spoke on Saturday during a meeting with Nigeria’s intervention team comprising Islamic scholars led by the national chairman of Jamatul Izalatu Bida Waikamatu Sunnah, Bala Lau. READ ALSO: Anthony Joshua Defeats Hellenius, Secures First Knockout In Three Years We’ll Kill Bazoum If ECOWAS Sends Troops To Niger – Coup…

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Anthony Joshua Defeats Hellenius, Secures First Knockout In Three Years

Ganiyu Amodu

“He finds the measure of his right hand and he delivers one of the knockouts of the year on Robert Helenius”, Joshua promoter, Eddie Hearn boastfully gives details of how it happened    Anthony Joshua, the British boxer of Nigerian heritage, defeated Robert Helenius, his opponent, via knockout in their heavyweight boxing bout at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night. The former heavyweight champion won the fight after he handed his opponent from Finland a brutal punch in the seventh round. READ ALSO: Wear Pants, Bra Or Face…

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Wear Pants, Bra Or Face Suspension, Ilaro Poly SRC To Students

Gbenga Adeoti

Polytechnic SRC heightens campaign against female students dressing without bra, pants on campus   The Student Representative Council,Federal Polytechnic Ilaro has reminded students to wear pants and bra on campus always. This was sighted in a media release by our correspondent from the office of the speaker. READ ALSO: Nigerian Poly Turns Back Female Students With No Pants, Bras Do Not Wear Pant, Bra for More than 24 hrs — Expert Warns Women I Broke My Leg From First Action On Jagun Jagun Set – Lateef Adedimeji UI Set To…

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Insurance: NCAA Demands Compliance With Civil Aviation Regulations

Abibat Babalola

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has demanded compliance with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2022 on insurance cover to be maintained by all allied aviation services providers. This directive contained in an All 0perator Letter referenced NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/369 dated 11th August, 2023 addressed to all airlines and allied aviation services providers and personally signed by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain Musa Nuhu. READ ALSO: I Broke My Leg From First Action On Jagun Jagun Set – Lateef Adedimeji UI Set To Increase Fees For Fresh, Returning…

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Roberto Mancini Resigns As Italy Manager

Abibat Babalola

Former Manchester City boss, Roberto Mancini, has resigned as Italy manager. A statement from the Italian Football Federation on Sunday read in part: “The Italian Football Federation announces that it has taken note of the resignation of Roberto Mancini from the position of coach of the Italian national team, received yesterday late in the evening.” Mancini guided Italy’s national team to victory at Euro 2020, including a third place in the Nations League in 2021 and earlier this year. READ ALSO: I Broke My Leg From First Action On Jagun…

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I Broke My Leg From First Action On Jagun Jagun Set – Lateef Adedimeji

Damilola Olonade

“I have not told anyone this before;” What Kunle Afolayan did for me on Jagun Jagun – Femi Adebayo   Lateef Adedimeji, the star actor in a newly released Nollywood epic movie, Jagun Jagun, had disclosed that he broke his leg from first action on set. Platforms Africa reports that Adedimeji, who said this at the Premiere of the film, maintained that he suffered pains throughout the days on location, “and any time they call action, I cried.” READ ALSO: UI Set To Increase Fees For Fresh, Returning Students Ìlú…

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UI Set To Increase Fees For Fresh, Returning Students

ADEOLA YUSUF

Arrangment has been concluded by the management of the University of Ibadan to announce new fees payable by new undergraduate and returning students. Finding by SparklightNews revealed that the decision by the management generated apprehension among students and parents. The proposed fees ranges between N90,00 and N230,000 depending on the courses of study and level The mandatory charges for fresh undergraduates indicate that the university has not introduced a tuition fee while the accomodation fees for returning students has been pegged at N45,000 while fresh students are expected to pay…

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