Day: May 18, 2025

‘Lagos Again,’ Two Storey Building Collapses + LOCATION

Ganiyu Amodu

A two-storey building under construction has collapsed in Mushin area of Lagos with many trapped under the rubbles. It was gathered that two people have been rescued so far as at the time of filling this report. Coordinator, South West, National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed that the building located at Ishaga Road opposite Central Mosque, Idi Araba, Mushin, Lagos State, collapsed at about 3:50pm today (Sunday). ‘15.85s (2.0m/s),’ Favour Ofili Breaks 150m World Record Two Reasons Liverpool Beat Arsenal To Premier League Title – Arteta Farinloye said…

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Yabatech Bags ICAN Award For Producing Most Chartered Accountants

Abibat Babalola

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria has conferred its Corporate Merit Award on Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) for being the most producer of certified accountants and chartered accountants in Nigeria. According to the Head, Public Relations Unit of Yabatech, Mr Adekunle Adams in a statement, ICAN gave the award at its 2025 Award and Dinner Night at Lekki, Lagos State, on Saturday. According to the statement, ICAN’s first professional examination was conducted at Yabatech. Adams added that more often, the college’s products in accounting qualified as chartered accountants.…

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‘15.85s (2.0m/s),’ Favour Ofili Breaks 150m World Record

Ganiyu Amodu

. as Nigerian athletes shine in Atlanta   Nigerian sprint sensation, Favour Ofili, delivered a historic performance at the 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games on Saturday, breaking the world record in the women’s 150m with a sensational time of 15.85s (2.0m/s) at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The 22-year-old became the first woman in history to run the event in under 16 seconds, shattering the previous mark of 16.23s set by Bahamian Olympic champion, Shaunae Miller-Uibo, in 2018. Ofili’s run headlined an impressive showing for Nigerians at the high-profile street meet,…

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Two Reasons Liverpool Beat Arsenal To Premier League Title – Arteta

Ganiyu Amodu

“Would we be much closer? For me, the answer is, without question, yes.”   Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has attributed the club’s failure to win the 2024/2025 Premier League title to a spate of injuries and costly red cards. According to a post on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on Sunday, Arteta, when asked why Arsenal failed to clinch the title, replied, “Red cards and injuries – for sure.” “Would we be much closer? For me, the answer is, without question, yes,” he told Sky Sports. ‘First Time In Their History,’…

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Crisis Management Analysis of 2025 JAMB Online Exam Glitch, By Ganiu Okunnu PhD

ADEOLA YUSUF

Leaders of other public service organisations in Nigeria would be wiser to take a cue from the JAMB incident and plan very well for their own storm which will eventually happen.   Crisis constitutes a critical moment in the life of any individual, organisation or nation. It attempts to or actually threatens activities and existence of every thriving business or organisation. According to crisis management experts, though crisis comes with the intent of disrupting the existence of an organsiation, it also brings unique learning opportunities that strengthens the affected organisation.…

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Female Millionaires Offer Money, Beg Me To Sleep With Them – Gospel Singer

Abibat Babalola

Popular Nigerian gospel musician, Toluwani Sing has claimed that women offer him millions to sleep with them. The singer stated this while speaking about temptations that come with fame. Speaking in an interview with media personality, Teju BabyFace, the singer disclosed that transparency with his wife has been helping him in managing such temptations. Toluwani further warned that fame without strong moral guidance can be destructive. READ ALSO: FMC Abuja Performs First Living-Donor kidney Transplant ‘No, No,’ NLC Threatens Showdown Over 89 Labourers At Dangote Refinery ‘NOGIC Pathfinder,’ Jonathan Receives…

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FMC Abuja Performs First Living-Donor kidney Transplant

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja, has successfully performed its first living-donor kidney transplant. Living-donor kidney transplant usually involves a donated kidney from someone you know. It might be a family member, friend or co-worker. According to the statement, the surgery which was conducted on 6 May, was performed on a 69-year-old male Nigerian, who suffered from end-stage renal disease, a condition where the kidneys lose the ability to function. READ ALSO: ‘No, No,’ NLC Threatens Showdown Over 89 Labourers At Dangote Refinery ‘NOGIC Pathfinder,’ Jonathan Receives Book on Local…

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‘No, No,’ NLC Threatens Showdown Over 89 Labourers At Dangote Refinery

Abibat Babalola

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a warning to the Lagos State Government and the Dangote Refinery over the alleged recruitment of 89 unskilled labourers from Katsina State to work at the company’s $28 billion facility in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The NLC, through its Lagos State chapter, described the action as a violation of labour laws and a potential security risk to the host community. Weekend Trust reports that the arrival of the youths was captured in a viral video showing them disembarking from a truck and gathering in front…

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‘NOGIC Pathfinder,’ Jonathan Receives Book on Local Content Strategic Communication

ADEOLA YUSUF

    . The ex-president and the Symbolism of presenting to him copies of the book on local content, a brainchild of NOGIC Act he signed into law in 2010 +What to Know About the 267-Page Book Authored By NCDMB’s Spokesperson, Obinna Ezeobi, Ph.D     Former President Goodluck Jonathan was on Thursday presented with copies of the trending book “Nigeria’s Local Content: A Journey of Strategic Communication and Economic Transformation, written by Dr Obinna Ezeobi. Platforms Africa reports that Ezeobi authored the book before his promotion by the board…

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Nigerian Woman Bites Off Lover’s Manhood During Sex Dispute

Abibat Babalola

Police in Rivers have arrested a 43-year-old woman identified as Gift for allegedly biting off the tip of her lover’s penis during a domestic dispute in the Mile 3 area of Diobu, Port Harcourt, the state capital. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, caused concerns amongst residents of Bishop Okoye Street. Sources said the altercation began when Gift’s lover, simply identified as Sunday, requested to have sex with her. But Gift reportedly refused, accusing him of using sex-enhancing drugs that unnecessarily prolonged the act. READ ALSO: ‘First Time In Their…

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