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The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) has begun integrity tests on Eko, Ijora and Marine Bridges in Lagos. Mr. Olufunsho Elulade, General Manager of LSMTL, said that the checks on the three bridges were to determine their structural stability to prevent collapse. According to him, the checks were requested by contractors handling rehabilitation works on the facilities. He explained that samples were been taken from the bridges to test and ascertain if previous fires that gutted them at various times weakened any of their components or not. He explained the technicalities behind the various tests to ensure that the…
Former Governor of Lagos State, and a leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said he has a lot of respect for former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Tinubu, in his message on the occasion of Obasanjp’s 85th birthday, praised the former president for what he called his “patriotism and unfailing commitment to the unity of the country.” A statement obtained from Tinubu’s media office said Obasanjo at 85 stilled remained “strong, agile and committed to the greatness of our dear nation.” The statement noted, “President Obasanjo has made numerous useful contributions to this country. There have been instances…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday announced that Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will be in charge of the country during his medical trip to London, United Kingdom (UK). The president departed Abuja on Sunday for his routine medical checkup. Speaking to State House correspondents before his departure at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the president said he has capable hands to run the government in his absence. “Well, I cannot claim to be doing the work alone. The government is fully represented; the vice-president is there. “Constitutionally, when I’m away, he’s in charge. And the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
Former reality TV show housemate, Ka3na Jones has announced the end of her marriage and relocation to London. Ka3na revealed this on her verified Instagram page on Sunday saying that dissolving her marriage and moving abroad has been the toughest decision of her life without the support of her family and friends. She said, “It’s been 17 days since we got the keys to our new home. “Dissolving my marriage and moving abroad so far has been the toughest decision this year without the support of my family and friends. “As some women may have experienced, Pressing the RESTART button…
President Muhammad Buhari has traveled out of Nigeria to the United Kingdom where he is expected to meet his physician for medical check up. The President, who initially planned embarking London trip from Nairobi, Kenya, where he attended the United Nations Environmental Program(UNEP) meeting returned to Abuja last Friday. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, had hinted the public about the trip which will last for two weeks.
Popular actress Eniola Badmus has congratulated David Adeleke (Davido) after what she called a successful outing. Davido had thrilled fans at his show Saturday night at the O2 Arena. The show, which reportedly sold out, had seen the singer reeling out his popular tracks to the admiration of the fans who went ecstatic at the performance .
By Tunde Asaju How did Nigeria and Nigerians survive over 60 years of mental abuse by its ruiners? The answer is found in comics. We enjoyed Jossy Ajiboye in newspapers – Lagos Weekend especially where my first satiric mentor Chiji Emuchay reigned supreme. There was the strip on the back page of New Nigerian – Modesty Blaise by Peter O’donnell. At the Herald, we had incredible cartoonists – late Kayode Momolosho and Ofele Ozi Shuaib. Of course, how could we have survived the 70s and 80s without Moses Olaiya aka Baba Sala, Jesters International duo of Adẹ́rùpọkọ̀ and Jékọ́! In…
As we’ve been reporting today, Ukraine’s President Zelensky has once again called for the West to instate a no-fly zone over Ukraine. But that has been resisted by Nato. Why? A no-fly zone in a war is aimed at stopping aircraft from entering banned airspace, usually to prevent attacks or surveillance. But such a ban needs to be enforced by military means. A no-fly zone over Ukraine would mean that military forces – specifically Nato forces – would engage directly with any Russian planes spotted in those skies and shoot at them if necessary. That would effectively bring Western nations…
Sister of David Adeleke (Davido), Sharon Adeleke has been sighted turning to a prayer warrior over her brother shortly before the singer went on stage Saturday night in London. The concert which held at the popular O2 Arena, was said to have sold out completely in an arena that was packed full of audience.
Obasanjo, a Detribalised Man – PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 85th birthday anniversary. The party congratulated him in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja on Saturday. Ologunagba described Obasanjo as an exceptionally patriotic leader, courageous statesman, insightful administrator and global personality. He said that “Obasanjo had continued to play pivotal roles towards the security, unity, stability and development of our dear nation, Nigeria, Africa and indeed the world at large. “As a military leader, democratically elected President and now an elder statesman,…