Day: October 10, 2024

Six LASTMA Officers Fired, More On Trial + Reason

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has terminated the employment of six officials in line with the directives of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission. The sack of the indicted LASTMA officers followed the recommendations of the Personnel Management Board, a statement said. According to the statement on Thursday, formal disciplinary notices were issued to the implicated officers at LASTMA’s Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos State. In the statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, affirmed that the Lagos…

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Pilot Dies Mid-Air, Plane Makes Emergency Landing

Ganiyu Amodu

A Turkish Airlines plane heading to Istanbul made an emergency landing in New York after the captain died on board. The plane took off from Seattle on Wednesday but was forced to divert after İlçehin Pehlivan, the 59-year-old pilot, fainted. Yahya Üstün, Turkish Airlines spokesperson, said the crew gave the pilot an emergency treatment on board and tried to revive him but failed. “When the first medical intervention to our captain on the plane was ineffective, the cockpit crew consisting of 1 captain and 1 co-pilot decided to make an…

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Why I prefer Orisa worship to Christianity, Islam — Wole Soyinka

Abibat Babalola

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka says he prefers traditional Orisa worshipping to Christianity and Islam because it fascinated him more. Soyinka said this in an interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo, where he further explained that the deepness of faith in Islam and Christianity doesn’t match that of Orisa worshipping for him. According to him, Orisa worshipping eschews violence and is more creative. “I was fortunate to be born in two worlds – the Christian world and traditional Orisa worshippers. My grandfather, until he – poor man – also got converted…

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Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement From Tennis

Ganiyu Amodu

King Of Clay: What you need to know about the four-time US Open champion   Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, will retire from tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old will represent Spain in his final appearance at next month’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Nadal has barely played over the past two seasons because of injuries and suggested last year he could retire at the end of 2024. In a video message released on Thursday, Nadal said: “I am here to let you know I…

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Nigerians To Pay More For Number Plates And Driver’s License From November 1

Abibat Babalola

The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has approved new rates for the issuance of national driver’s licences and vehicle number plates, set to take effect from November 1, 2024. The revised rates aim to enhance the quality and security features of these identification documents, in line with international standards. Under the new pricing structure, Nigerians will now pay N15,000 for a three-year motor vehicle driver’s licence, while a five-year licence will cost N21,000. Motorcycle and tricycle drivers will face an increase as well, with a three-year licence priced at N7,000 and…

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UNILAG Increases School Fees By 50 Percent

Abibat Babalola

The management of University of Lagos (UNILAG) has increased the tuition fee for returning undergraduate students. According to the fresh hike, returning non-science students are expected to pay N120,250 against the previous N80,750. READ ALSO: Wife With No Flying Experience Safely Lands Plane After Pilot Husband Suffers Heart Attack Midair EXCLUSIVE: How Dangote’s N977 Per Litre Price Stirred NNPCL Price Adjustment Man Stabbed To Death By Prostitute He Brought To His Home In Lagos NLNG Commemorates Media Excellence, Bestows N5m Award on Journalist Although, the university management is yet to…

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