Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has denied reports that she physically assaulted a man by slapping him for recording her on phone. In a widely circulated video by Sahara Reporters, the Commissioner was seen asking a man recording her with his phone to leave the premises but the unidentified man responded that no one will leave the venue. The commissioner who got up from her seat later approached the man and said ‘Maa fo phone owo e’ (literally translated as ‘I will smash the phone you are recording with’). An unidentified man was…

A Nigerian graduate has lamented that after spending five years at Lagos State University (LASU), she had to end up vending a local flavoured drink, zobo.. Taking to her TikTok page, she shared the disheartening story, explaining how she now works as a zobo vendor to make ends meet. She lamented that after spending half a decade pursuing her education at the university, she eventually ended up a zobo seller after graduation, Eyes Of Lagos reports. “If I had known it would be zobo I’d end up selling, I wouldn’t have wasted 5 years of my life in LASU,” she…

Lebanon’s parliament has elected the US-backed army chief to be the country’s new president, ending a years-long political stalemate and presidential vacuum. Army chief, Joseph Aoun was voted president after two rounds of voting. This came after a robust efforts by Saudi Arabia and the United States to rally support for Aoun, who is close to Washington and Riyadh. After he was declared president, Aoun effectively stepped from his military role. He arrived in parliament to be sworn in as president dressed in civilian clothing. Lebanon has been without a president since the end of the tenure of former President…

An attack on Chad’s presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded, state media reported Thursday. The attack on Wednesday night occurred while Chadian President Mahamat Deby itno was inside the palace, but authorities said the situation was quickly brought under control. “The situation is completely under control. There is no fear,” Foreign Affairs Minister Abderaman Koulamallah said while surrounded by soldiers in a live Facebook broadcast filmed inside what appeared to be a quiet presidential palace late Wednesday. In an interview with state TV, Koulamallah praised the vigilance of the…

A primary school teacher at Christ Mitots School in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has been suspended indefinitely after a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing her physically abusing a toddler in a numeracy class. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the teacher’s arrest. The video, which was shared on social media on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, shows the teacher violently smacking the toddler for failing to answer a question correctly. The child is seen crying and trying to defend themselves as the teacher continues to assault them. The Lagos police have since arrested the teacher, who…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a record-breaking budget of N3.366 trillion. The budget, themed “Budget of Sustainability,” aims to provide a blueprint for continuity, resilience, and prosperity for Lagos residents. The governor presented the Appropriation Bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly on November 21, 2024, proposing a total budget size of N3.005 trillion, comprising a total revenue of N2.597 trillion and deficit financing of N408.902 billion. The assembly later increased the budget to N3.366 trillion, which was passed into law. According to Sanwo-Olu, the budget has a recurrent expenditure…

Police have confirmed that two Catholic nuns have been abducted by gunmen along Ufuma Road in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The nuns, identified as Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette Okoli, were kidnapped on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, while returning from a vocational association meeting in Ogboji community. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the congregation to which the nuns belong, expressed sorrow over the incident and called for prayers for their safe release. The statement read, “With sadness, we write to inform the general public of the…

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State’s Special Adviser on Works, Engr. Ahmad Ishaq has been confirmed dead barely 48 hours after his appointment. Bunkure died on Wednesday, January 8, 2024, in Egypt.He was among 13 Special Advisers, seven Commissioners and six Permanent Secretaries sworn in on Monday at the Kano State government house. Governor Yusuf in a statement on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, described his death as a tragic and irreplaceable loss to the state, his family and the wider political community. Governor Yusuf described the death of Engr. Bunkure as a tragic and irreplaceable loss to Kano…

The China Development Bank (CDB) has approved a loan of $254.76 million (€245 million) to support the construction of Nigeria’s Kano-Kaduna railway project. The loan is aimed at providing financial support for the smooth progress of the project, which is expected to enhance regional connectivity and stimulate economic activity. The Kano-Kaduna railway, with a total length of 203 kilometers, is a standard-gauge railway that will provide direct rail connectivity between Kano and Abuja. Once completed, the railway will offer residents a safe, efficient, and convenient transportation alternative, significantly enhancing regional connectivity. According to the CDB, the loan is part of…

The Ogun State Police Command has expressed concerns over a significant surge in reports of missing persons across the state. According to Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, the rise in missing persons cases is unprecedented, affecting individuals across all age groups. Odutola revealed that only a small fraction of missing persons have been found, while many others remain unaccounted for. This disturbing trend has prompted the police to urge residents to be more vigilant and security-conscious, prioritizing their safety above all else. As a proactive measure, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has outlined essential guidelines to keep residents informed…