Month: April 2025

‘After Writing Exam For The Day,’ YABATECH Student Shot Dead, Seven Arrested

Abibat Babalola

  ‘How deceased was shot by rival cult members,’ Lagos Police spokesperson gives details     The police have arrested seven suspects after a yet-to-be-identified student of the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, was shot dead in a suspected cult-related attack. From findings, the incident occurred on Tuesday shortly after students ended their examinations for the day. Itwas gathered that the deceased was heading towards the back gate of the institution when some armed men accosted him, pulled out a gun and shot him at close range. ‘Powerful Lies,’ NLC…

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‘Powerful Lies,’ NLC Chides Minister Over 5500MW Adequate Electricity Comment

Abibat Babalola

. Everything Joe Ajaero said on Adelabu’s claim that 150 million Nigerians now enjoy “adequate electricity” with 5,500MW Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, for allegedly feeding members of the public with lies about the energy sector. Adelabu earlier said that 150 million Nigerians now enjoy “adequate electricity” with 5,500MW. READ ALSO: New WhatsApp Tool Breaks Language Barriers 135,000 People Living With HIV In Lagos – Commissioner NOG Energy Week 2025: Driving Africa’s Energy Future Through Investment, Innovation, Global Partnerships Police Inspector Commits Su!cide…

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New WhatsApp Tool Breaks Language Barriers

Abibat Babalola

WHATSAPP is beginning to roll out a long-awaited in-app translation feature, offering hope to users struggling to follow group chats in unfamiliar languages. The new tool, currently available to select Android users in beta testing, allows messages to be translated directly within the app—eliminating the need to copy and paste into external services like Google Translate. As first reported by WeBetaInfo, the feature was spotted in version 2.25.12.25 of WhatsApp on the Google Play Store. It is expected to expand to a wider user base in the coming weeks, with…

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135,000 People Living With HIV In Lagos – Commissioner

Abibat Babalola

“Six million Lagosians in a population of 30 million have estimated hypertension prevalence, and 70% of them are unaware of the disease.”   The Lagos State Government has revealed that over 135,000 residents are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, highlighting the ongoing public health challenge in Nigeria’s most populous state. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed this on Wednesday during a media briefing to mark the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. “135,224 residents are living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV),”…

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NOG Energy Week 2025: Driving Africa’s Energy Future Through Investment, Innovation, Global Partnerships

Aliyu Aliyu

As the world navigates a rapidly evolving energy landscape, NOG Energy Week 2025 will convene world leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore pathways for accelerating global energy progress through investment, partnerships, and innovation serving as a catalyst for discussions on energy security, economic resilience, and sustainable growth in Africa and beyond. Recent remarks from the United States Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, have sparked renewed conversations about Africa’s energy future. Wright underscored the urgency of pragmatic energy policies that balance economic growth with environmental considerations, emphasising the importance of…

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I Registered Fuji Music, Wrote Its Constitution — K1 De Ultimate

Ganiyu Amodu

Fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has declared himself the major promoter of the popular Yoruba music genre, Fuji. Ayinde also revealed that he registered the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission and single-handedly provided its constitution. He made this known during a pre-recorded interview with Agbaletu TV released on Wednesday. According to him, many of his critics who label him a bad person often forget the role he played in developing Fuji music to its current status, which they now…

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I’m A Bonafide Member Of Celestial Church, I Built A Parish — K1 De Ultimate

Ganiyu Amodu

Fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has exuded his love for the Celestial Church of Christ, admitting that he is a bonafide and proud member of the church. Ayinde, a Muslim, made this known during a pre-recorded interview with Agbaletu TV on Wednesday. CCC popularly called Cele is a white-garment church which was founded by late Samuel Oshoffa. Its members wear white one piece garments during worship, and must not wear their shoes whilst wearing their garments or while within the main church. According to…

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Spanish Tennis Star Alcaraz Pulls Out Of Madrid Open

Ganiyu Amodu

‘I needed to listen to my body and make the right decision,’ what the world number three said over massive setback   Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of injury – but is hopeful of being fit for his French Open title defence. The Spanish world number three said he had injured his hamstring and groin during the second set of Sunday’s Barcelona Open final. “In a week or two I shall return to training, but I will take it step by step,” Alcaraz said. “I couldn’t…

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ValueJet Mulls Inaugural Flight to Banjul

Damilola Olonade

Nigerian carrier, ValueJet has announced plans to commence direct flight operations to Banjul, The Gambia from Lagos. Platforms Africa reports that the aviation giant made this known in a statement, adding that the new Lagos to Banjul flight “offers an essential air link between two of West Africa’s most dynamic regions, providing greater access to The Gambia’s growing tourism industry and facilitating stronger economic ties between Nigeria and The Gambia.” This new service according to the airline would begin from Thursday May 15, 2025. ValueJet flights to Banjul will depart…

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Police Inspector Commits Su!cide In Port Harcourt

Abibat Babalola

A tragic incident has occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where Inspector Maxwell Zabu, a serving police officer, took his own life. The incident happened at the Eagle Island residence of a former chairman of the Port Harcourt Local Government Area on Tuesday, April 22. The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the incident and stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the inspector’s death. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said post detectives from the Azikiwe Police Division visited the scene for preliminary investigations. READ ALSO: ‘Drink…

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