The airport authority says the plane was being transported to a new buyer. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has denied reports circulating the internet that a plane crashed in the Ikeja area of Lagos State. On Wednesday, several…
Dosunmu: Why I withdrew from Lagos guber race
Former Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Ade Dosunmu, said he decided to withdraw from the race to secure the governorship ticket of the People’s Democratic Party in Lagos State because of the manipulation of the delegates…
With when art is a big deal, Coronation Gallery enters Lagos art space
Recently, a host of art enthusiasts and entrepreneurs gathered at Coronation Art Gallery on Amodu Ojikutu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos for the facility’s launch, as well as its opening show titled, When art is a big deal. Curated by Ugomma…
Millions to travel for Memorial Day weekend amid record-high gas prices
Travel experts say two years of pent-up demand from the pandemic will spur more summer trips, even as gas prices and hotel rates rise More Americans are expected to travel for the Memorial Day weekend than last year despite record-high…
I will beat Tinubu, others: Osinbajo tells supporters in Lagos
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, met with his supporters in Lagos State, assuring them that he will beat other presidential contenders at the APC primary, which begins on Sunday. The primary is scheduled from Sunday till Monday in Abuja.…
Russia’s war in Ukraine
Leading experts accuse Russia of inciting genocide in Ukraine and intending to “destroy” Ukrainian people (CNN)Russia’s actions in Ukraine provide enough evidence to conclude that Moscow is inciting genocide and committing atrocities intended to destroy the Ukrainian people, according to the first independent…
China’s Pacific tour spurs hopes and fears in tiny island nations
Countries such as Vanuatu and Kiribati expected to seek Wang Yi’s support for development and infrastructure. At a carefully choreographed press conference in the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a promise that will be…
Eleven newborn babies die in Senegal hospital fire
President Macky Sall announces deaths of infants after blaze at hospital in Tivaouane Eleven newborn babies have died in a hospital fire in Tivaouane, western Senegal, the country’s president has said. Macky Sall tweeted on Wednesday night: “I have just…
China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea for first time since 2006
United Nations (CNN)Russia and China on Thursday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution to strengthen sanctions on North Korea in a vote the US ambassador to the UN called dangerous, disappointing and likely to fuel Pyongyang’s program to develop…
Japan to reopen to foreign tourists after two-year pandemic closure
Government to allow in tourists from 98 countries and regions next month – but only as part of tour groups. Japan has announced it will end a two-year pandemic closure and reopen to tourists from 98 countries and regions next…