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A tourist, Nathan Lugo, has shared his experience at Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport in the Benin Republic, comparing it with the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Nigeria. In a recent post on his Facebook page, Lugo, an American Ifa devotee noted that the Cotonou airport is better than the Lagos airport. He also stated that he was not discriminated against as an Orisa devotee at the airport in Cotonou, as opposed to the MMIA, Lagos. Sharing photos, he wrote, “I’ve been to Yorùbáland on the Benin Republic side on several occasions for several years now. My first time was…

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has reacted to the ongoing demolition in Lagos, saying that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, cannot deliberately demolish houses that belong to Igbos in Lagos. Speaking when he received the President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the Oba of Lagos urged the Igbos to abide by the rules of the land. According to the report by Vanguard, the Oba said, “We know Igbos are very hard workers, but you have to respect the owners of the land. We have identified the problem in Nigeria, and what we want is a…

You’re not alone if you and your partner are having trouble getting pregnant. Infertility is more frequent than most people realize It affects roughly one out of every six couples, with experts estimating that one out of every three occurrences is attributable to male partner fertility issues. While infertility cannot always be cured, there are certain things you may do to improve your chances of becoming pregnant. A balanced diet, vitamins, and other lifestyle measures can occasionally help with fertility. This page outlines some of the most important lifestyle variables, meals, nutrients, and supplements linked to better male fertility.…

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has issued an order freezing the accounts of the Oyo State Government in 10 commercial banks across the country. This directive came as part of a garnishee proceeding initiated by former council chiefs in Oyo State who were dismissed from their positions on May 29, 2019, by Governor Seyi Makinde. Justice A. O. Ebong issued the order, following a garnishee proceeding launched by the ex-council chiefs, led by Bashorun Majeed Ajuwon, who obtained a judgment against Makinde and other state officials/agencies in 2021 totalling N4,874,889,425. The judgment was passed…

The Nigerian Bar Association has revealed that it has initiated an investigation into the viral video depicting a lawyer assaulting his wife in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. In a statement released, the National Publicity Secretary of the Association, Akorede Habeeb Lawal says the lawyer has been identified as Ekere S. Ebong. He added that the President of the NBA, Yakubu Maikyau, has ordered the Uyo branch of the association to investigate the incident as a way of establishing a case of professional misconduct against the lawyer.

It was a gory sight on Monday morning, 18th of December, 2023, as two people reportedly lost their lives during a fire outbreak at the Ogbomoso residence of a former governor of Oyo State, late Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala. The Sector Commandant of the state Fire Service, Ogbomoso Command, Mr. Oluwaseyi Awogbile, who confirmed the incident, said the fire accident occured around 7:30. a.m. According to him, the cause of the fire could not be ascertained as at the time of filling this report, positing that the service would soon unravel what might have led to the incident, adding that the…

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, the Presidency confirmed to newsmen on Monday. This newspaper learnt that Lalong will now proceed to the National Assembly as Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial, a seat he won as affirmed by an appeal court ruling dated November 7, 2023. “Lalong has resigned. But it was not at the FEC meeting itself. It must have been after the meeting because, if it were earlier, the President or SGF would have announced it during the meeting,” a presidential aide told Journalist. The former Plateau State…

Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin is visiting Israel on Monday to get a clearer assessment from Israeli officials on their military operations, marking the latest administration to visit the country amid an intensifying rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over mounting civilian casualties in Gaza. Biden is under increasing pressure, domestically and internationally, to push Netanyahu away from the heavy bombardment of Gaza, which has sparked global outcry and calls for a sustained ceasefire. CNN reported earlier this month that US officials expected Israel could transition by January to a lower-intensity, hyper-localized strategy that narrowly targets specific…

Access Bank Head of Media Relations, Abdul Imoyo, has reportedly died. The deceased previously served as a newspaper editor in Lagos, after which he joined Access Bank in 2014 as a corporate communications manager. Imoyo is said to have played a crucial role in managing the media relations for the financial services group. Tragically, he passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the First Cardiology in Ikoyi, Lagos, after a short illness, said Tunde Imoyo who gave details of the sad development on behalf of the family. “It is with deepest sorrow that we inform you of…

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday said it has uncovered “the biggest Hamas tunnel” in Gaza, spanning a length of four kilometres (2.5 miles). The IDF said the tunnel, secured “a few weeks ago” but revealed to the public Sunday, is wide enough to drive a large vehicle through, reaches up to 50 meters underground and is equipped with electricity, ventilation and communication systems. It does not cross into Israel but ends 400 meters before the now-shut Erez Crossing on the northern Israeli-Gazan border, according to the IDF. Erez was stormed during the October 7 attacks. The tunnel was a…