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The sad announcement of the passing of popular Big Brother Naija Ex-Housemate, Patrick Fakoya, fondly known as Rico Swarvey, has left many Nigerians and celebrities devastated and in grief. The death of the 29-year old reality TV Star has drawn reactions just few hours after his death was confirmed. His management had put out a statement appealing to Nigerians to pray for him and send in donations to save his life. Recall that NPO Reported earlier Swarvey was involved in a terrible accident on Wednesday and has since been on life support. His friends said he failed to make it.…
An ex-Big Brother Naija reality show housemate, Rico Swarvey has died. He died Thursday morning after battling in vain against injuries sustained in a road accident in Lagos. His management had announced on Wednesday Rico, a music artist, was placed on life support as result of the accident. They had called for prayers. NPO Reports learnt that a GoFundme account was opened to raise money for hi treatment. He however failed to make it beyond Thursday morning. His colleagues in the House, Tobi Bakare and Alex have confirmed the death of their friend in separate posts. The artist was said…
Surveyors Seek to Ward Off Quacks With Tech; Launches App https://nporeports.com/surveyors-seek-to-ward-off-quacks-with-tech-launches-app/ As part of its effort to wield out infiltrators, the Association of Private Practicing Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN) in Lagos State on Wednesday launched a new online app for database of members. The group said the move is to ensure adequate regulation. APPSN is a subgroup of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS). The app was unveiled during the 2022 Annual Workshop and Luncheon of the association in Ikeja with the theme: “Surveying Safety; Health and Well Being of a Surveyor”. APPSN National Chairman, Mr Thomas Dabiri, said the…
Sanwo-Olu Signs Wealth Fund Bill, Unveils 30-year Development Plan https://nporeports.com/sanwo-olu-signs-wealth-fund-bill-unveils-30-year-development-plan/ The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Lagos State Wealth Fund (LSWF) and Lagos State Civil Bill yesterday which will be sent to the Lagos State House of Assembly to be passed into law. The 30-year development plan which would be implemented between 2022 and 2052 was unveiled by the Governor at the closing ceremony of 9th Edition of Ehingbeti Lagos Economic Summit at Victoria Island. According to Sanwo-Olu, the government would continue to pursue inclusive and equitable policies during the period of the development plan. He also…
Yiaga Africa, a non-governmental organisation driving youth inclusiveness in participatory democracy, has cried out that youths have been shut out in the race for 2023. The organisation listed cost of nomination forms and the heavily monetised party primaries as some of the factors that have made it impossible for a sizeable population of young persons to emerge as party candidates at various levels of electoral contest. This is contained in a preliminary report on the Youth candidacy in the 2023 elections in Nigeria presented to participants at a media roundtable on youth reporting organised by the NGO, on Wednesday in…
A former housemate in the television reality show, Big Brother Naija has been placed on life support. Rico Swarvey was seen in a hospital bed being attended to by medics after a serious road accident. Swarvey’s management who confirmed the accident via his verified Twitter account on Wednesday afternoon said the BBN star was not able to operate his social media at the moment as he is currently on life support. Calling for for prayer and support on his behalf, the statement signed by the management reads: “Hello everyone, Rico Swavey is not disposed to handle his socials right now…
As general elections slated for next year remain 136 days, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has insisted that there is no going back on the use of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in the 2023 general elections. The chairman of the commission,Prof Mahmood Yakubu gave the assurance today while delivering his address at an event organized by the National Endowment for Democracy(NED) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in Washington DC,United State. The Chairman said, the commission learnt a lot of lessons from the previous elections conducted under his watch adding that those lessons led the commission…
World Champion, Tobi Amusan, has expressed her excitement over her nomination for the World Athlete of the Year award. The 25 year old’s name was among the 10 women athletes released Wednesday morning by World Athletics as nominees for the Women’s World Athlete of the Year 2022 award. Taking to her Facebook page to express her happiness,Tobi said through the grace of God,she has achieved so many in her chosen career and looking forward to bring this home. ”Through the grace of God, I have achieved so many ‘firsts by a Nigerian’ and this is yet another one. I’m so…
Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Presidential Candidate on Wednesday, inaugurated the Lagos State Secretariat of the party. The secretariat is located at Fadeyi Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road in Lagos. Before the arrival of Kwankwaso at the location, thousands of his supporters wearing red caps had gattered at the secretariat hoisting the party’s flags and posters of the former governor of Kano State. The crowd, comprising members of Kwankwasiyya movement, obstructed the free flow of traffic along Ikorodu Road for some hours before dispersion. While inaugurating the secretariat, the elated Kwankwaso cheered at the crowd and…