Wednesday, May 15

Tragic Incident: Factory Employee Electrocuted in Lagos
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Metro

Tragic Incident: Factory Employee Electrocuted in Lagos

Confirmation has been received from the Lagos State Police Command regarding the unfortunate electrocution incident that took place at a factory in the Isolo region of the state. On Wednesday, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, verified the incident. It was disclosed that the report of the incident was made at the Aswani Police Division on Tuesday around 5:06 pm by the company’s manager. According to the manager's statement to the police, a casual worker was electrocuted while in the process of refilling an industrial chiller with water. The victim was rushed to a private hospital in Isolo immediately, and later transferred to Isolo General Hospital. Despite the efforts, the victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital by the attending doctor. Hundeyin mentio...
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List of LaLiga Nominees Unveiled: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Girona Leading the Way
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

List of LaLiga Nominees Unveiled: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Girona Leading the Way

Excitement is building as LaLiga announces the candidates for their annual end-of-season awards. This year, there are four categories up for grabs including the coveted team of the season award. The winners are set to be revealed on May 28th at the prestigious KAFD Globe Soccer European Awards ceremony in Sardinia. Front-runners for the Player of the Year accolade include Real Madrid sensations Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, alongside Girona's Artem Dovbyk and Aleix Garcia. Other notable names in the running for the prestigious award are Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, as well as Takefusa Kubo, Kirian Rodriguez, Isco, and Alexander Sorloth. In the Young Player of the Year category, talents under 23 are dominating, with Girona and Barcelona shi...
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The Naira Sees First N61 Appreciation Against Dollar Following Weeks of Decline
15May By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

The Naira Sees First N61 Appreciation Against Dollar Following Weeks of Decline

Following a continuous decline, the Naira experienced a notable appreciation of N61.38 against the Dollar in the official foreign exchange market. Data from FMDQ highlighted an increase of N1459.02 per Dollar on Wednesday, as opposed to N1520.40 on Tuesday. This signifies a 4.2% surge against the Dollar compared to the previous day. Conversely, the Naira fell to N1515 per Dollar in the parallel market from N1520. Bureau De Change operators had attributed the Naira's depreciation to inadequate foreign currency allotment by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Since mid-April 2024, the Naira has encountered a 28% decrease against the Dollar. This development follows Nigeria's inflation jump to 33.69% in April 2024.  
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Gboyega Soyannwo, Deputy Chief of Staff to Sanwo-Olu, Passes Away
15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Gboyega Soyannwo, Deputy Chief of Staff to Sanwo-Olu, Passes Away

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has confirmed the heartbreaking news of the passing of his Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo. In a statement on his X page, Sanwo-Olu expressed his condolences to Soyannwo's family and described his death as both devastating and unexpected. Sanwo-Olu praised Soyannwo for his dedication and unwavering belief in the vision of a better Lagos. "With profound sadness, I announce the untimely passing of my Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo. I am deeply saddened by his sudden departure and profoundly impacted by this news. "To me, Gboyega was more than just a Deputy Chief of Staff; he was a brother, a steadfast support, a trusted confidante, and a firm believer in our shared vision of a Greater Lagos. "His exemplary serv...
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Discussion between Tinubu and Ogoni Traditional Leaders at Aso Rock
15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Discussion between Tinubu and Ogoni Traditional Leaders at Aso Rock

Currently, President Bola Tinubu is engaged in discussions with members of the Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers of Ogoni, an ethnic group from Rivers State. According to NewsNow, the meeting is taking place in the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja. In attendance are the Minister of the Federal Capital, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Niger Delta, Abubakar Momoh, and the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri. The purpose of the meeting has not been disclosed yet.
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Breaking News: Bundesliga’s Rookie of the Season Award Goes to Boniface
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Breaking News: Bundesliga’s Rookie of the Season Award Goes to Boniface

The coveted title of Bundesliga Rookie of the Season has been clinched by none other than Victor Boniface, the talented striker from Bayer Leverkusen, according to a report by DAIlY POST. In a closely contested competition that featured three other exceptional players, Boniface emerged victorious with the highest number of votes. The nomination list included Xavi Simons, Ian Maatsen, and Maximilian Beier, all of whom displayed remarkable skills throughout the season. With an impressive record of 13 goals and three assists in the current Bundesliga campaign, the 23-year-old Boniface has proven his mettle on the field. Furthermore, Boniface secured the monthly accolade an unprecedented four times consecutively, from August to December 2023, demonstrating his consistency and exceptional p...
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15May By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

Autopsy Report Indicates Uncertainty in Mohbad’s Cause of Death

Following an autopsy conducted on the body of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, the pathologist has stated that the reason for his death remains unknown. Addressing journalists in Lagos State, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu, revealed that the pathologist informed the coroner that the body had decomposed before the examination could be completed. In Shittu's words, "The pathologist mentioned that they were unable to determine the cause of death due to the advanced decomposition of the body at the time of the examination, rendering it impossible to pinpoint the reason for his demise." He further explained that the pathologist suggested that Mohbad might have passed away as a result of a negative response to medication administered prior to his death...
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Premier League Considers Removing VAR for 2024/2025 Season
15May By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments
Sports

Premier League Considers Removing VAR for 2024/2025 Season

Ahead of the 2024/2025 season, Premier League clubs are set to vote on the potential removal of Video Assistant Referees (VAR). The proposal for this measure was put forward by Wolverhampton Wanderers, prompted by several controversial decisions that affected the Midlands club throughout the current season. In a letter addressed to the league, Wolves acknowledged that VAR was initially implemented with good intentions and the best interests of football and the Premier League in mind. However, the club expressed concern over the unintended negative consequences that have strained the relationship between fans and the sport, while also undermining the value of the Premier League brand. A minimum of 14 votes would be required for any changes to the rule to be approved. Introduced in 2019...
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Approval of N222.1bn for Trans-Kalabari Road Project by Fubara
15May By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Approval of N222.1bn for Trans-Kalabari Road Project by Fubara

The Trans-Kalabari Road project has been given the green light by the Rivers State Executive Council, led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, with a substantial budget of N222.1 billion. The Council, including Deputy Governor Prof Ngozi Odu, reached this decision during a meeting at the Government House on Wednesday. Warisenibo Joseph Johnson, the Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, revealed to reporters after the meeting that the project will be funded from the state's internally generated revenue. In a statement by Nelson Chukwudi, the Chief Press Secretary to the Rivers State Governor, Johnson stressed that 30 percent of the mobilization fee has already been paid out, and the project is expected to be completed in 32 months, with the contractor ready to initiat...
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The Nigerian Government Urged to Implement Fiscal Measures to Combat Inflation – CPPE Advises
15May By Afolake IbidunNo Comments
Business

The Nigerian Government Urged to Implement Fiscal Measures to Combat Inflation – CPPE Advises

Encouraging the activation of fiscal tools to address inflation, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) emphasized the need for immediate action by the Nigerian government. In response to the recent increase in Nigeria's headline inflation rate, Muda Yusuf, the Director of CPPE, highlighted the importance of leveraging all available fiscal measures. April 2024 recorded a rise in Nigeria's inflation rate to 33.69%, according to reports by NewsNow. CPPE further recommended that the Central Bank of Nigeria intensify efforts to tighten monetary policies, including interest rate adjustments which had reached 22.75% in March. Concerns were raised by CPPE over the persistent inflationary pressures within the Nigerian economy, citing their adverse effects on purchasing ...
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