A medical doctor identified as Dr. Vwaere Diaso has died after being in an elevator that reportedly cra§hed from the 10th floor of a building in Lagos. According to reports, the tragic incident happened on Monday night, August 1, 2023. A source reports, “She completed her medical degree at Babcock University and had just two weeks to completing her housemanship at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island. She had entered the elevator at the doctors’ quarters to collect her food from a dispatch rider who was waiting for her downstairs. She was in the elevator when it crashed from the…
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Wife of Delta Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori on Wednesday, introduced her pet project, ‘You Matter Charity Foundation’, with key focus on helping vulnerable individuals in the society especially children with autism. Deaconess Oborevwori who announced the project during a meeting with the wives of honourable members of the state assembly and chairpersons of the 25 local government areas at government house, Asaba, said that the non-governmental and non-profit organization was in support of her husband’s M.O.R.E Agenda for Deltans. Riding on the vision to create a society where everyone feels valued no matter their background with the motto, ‘Everybody is…
TikToker, Okoye Blessing Nwakego who was recently arrested by the police for claiming that actress Eniola Badmus is a pimp, has been arraigned and sentenced by a federal high court sitting in Lagos. Eniola Badmus who was present when the TikToker was arrested, had stated that she needs to substantiate and prove the allegation in court. Nwakego was charged to court on two-count charge bordering on cyberstalking. It was alleged that she and one Chimabia now at large “between the month of December 2022 to the month of July 2023, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of the honorable court, did…
Scores of federal civil/public servants in Ibadan on Wednesday disregarded the directive by organised labour to boycott work in protest against fuel subsidy removal and its attendant hardship on Nigerians. A NAN correspondent, who visited the Federal Secretariat Complex at Ikoloba in Ibadan, observed that workers were seen at their respective offices without any hindrance or harassment from any quarter. Although the gate of the secretariat was closed, security personnel on duty opened it only for the workers to get to their offices Some of the workers told NAN that they were federal workers and that it was only the…
Ex-international and Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje, has chided the Secretary-General of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Ms Fatma Samoura, for disparaging the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) as being dishonest. In a statement obtained from the England-born footballer on Wednesday in Warri, Delta State, the former Special Adviser to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Sports took exception to the manner Samoura went to address the Super Falcons in their dressing room as regards payment of money accruing to them from FIFA. Ms Samoura reportedly told players that FIFA has decided to pay their prize money directly to them…
Actor Yul Edochie and his second wife, Judy, have been reportedly sued by his first wife, May for alleged adultery as she files for a divorce. This was revealed by a law firm identified as DPA, in a write-up on their Facebook page on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. “For the avoidance of doubts, May Yul-Edochie filed a divorce petition against Yul. She also filed against Judy as a party cited and she is asking for 100 million naira in damages against Judy for adultery with her husband. Make no mistake about it: Yul and Judy are NOT husband and wife,…
By ENAMEGUONOR IRUOGHENE WONDERS Introduction: Nigeria, a nation known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse population, and abundant natural resources, has unfortunately been plagued by a persistent and complex security crisis. In recent years, the country has faced numerous challenges ranging from insurgency, communal clashes, banditry, and kidnapping to armed robbery, cybercrime, and ethno-religious tensions. The pervasive nature of insecurity in Nigeria has hampered social and economic development, threatened national unity, and undermined the trust of citizens in the government. This article delves into the underlying causes of insecurity in Nigeria and proposes essential measures to address this critical issue…
The head coach of the England women’s national team, Sarina Wiegman, has praised Lauren James for her “special” performance against China. James scored twice and had three assists as the Lionesses won 6-1 on Tuesday. The result saw England finish top of Group D, and they will now face Nigeria in the Round of 16 next Monday. Wiegman made three changes from her starting XI that defeated Denmark 1-0 and moved James into the No. 10 role. “[James] feels good, you can tell. She did special things today. Unfortunately, that one goal was cancelled. She flows over the pitch.…
The Secretary-General of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Ms Fatma Samoura, has told Super Falcons of Nigeria that it is because of players like them that FIFA decided to pay prize money directly to players. The FIFA secretary general who addressed the Super Falcons after their 0-0 draw with the Republic of Ireland in their dressing room, noted that she knows “it has been tough” and that they had to “face the reality of Nigeria.” She, however, added that for the first time, the prize money would be paid to them – players – because of such realities.…
Publisher of Street Journal, Mogaji Wole Arisekola, has alleged defeated politicians and subsidy thieves were inciting Organised Labour to embark on strike. He appealed to Labour to consider workers in the private sector who are yet to recover from COVID-19 and naira redesign disruptions in the quest to embark on protest over removal of fuel subsidy. Arisekola, who is the President of the Association of Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria (AMPON), added that private companies are the largest employers of workers in the country and it has not been easy to continue to be in the business judging from the…