General voter apathy characterized the governorship and State House of Assembly elections across Lagos. At Polling Unit 009, at INEC office in Yaba, there were 1, 842 registered voters, but only 137 voted. Aside from this, individuals who made plans to make heavy sales of their goods, particularly, consumables at polling units across the country…
Election Day Tragedy
A teenager simply identified as Lawal, 18, just died now at Little Road, Yaba. According to eyewitness, Lawal was playing football Collapsed where he was playing football on the road and died.He was rushed to the hospital, and confirmed dead. According to the doctor, that the deceased was short of blood, in fact his palm…
NUJ, Lagos Opens Situation Room for Journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ,Lagos State Council has opened an ELECTION SITUATION ROOM at the Union Secretariat, 9A,Iyalla Street, Alausa,Ikeja. The Chairman of the Union, Dr. Qasim Akinreti made this statement at an interactive session with some members of the union at the council secretariat in Ikeja. The Chairman urged all accredited members who…
Few Voters on Parade in Lagos
The polling unit at the gate of INEC office, Yaba, Lagos, started the business of the as early as 8am, no any delay as voting materials arrived earlier, and people have started coming out gradually to exercise their franchise by voting the candidate of their choice. Security personnel are on stand by, and it has…
NANS Threatens Mass Protest Over Postponement of Elections
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, on Saturday, expressed disappointment and strongly condemned the postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral commission, INEC. Azeez Adeyemi, spokesperson of the association, at a news briefing in Abeokuta, Ogun State, said that the students would organise nationwide protest against the development on Monday. He…
NUJ Expresses shock over Postponement of Elections
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has expressed concern over the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct credible elections in the country. This was contained in a statement by the union this Saturday, signed by Shuaibu Leman, its national secretary, against the backdrop of what it described as the last minute…
Thunder Kills Two in Shimawa
Two people died after being struck by thunder on Sunday at Shimawa, in Shagamu local government area of Ogun State. The incident happened at a football pitch in Kanuyi area of Shimawa. Initially, twelve people were struck by the thunder, but some Sango worshippers who were reportedly called to the scene revived 10 of the victims.…
Dignitaries To Storm Iwo For Oluwo’s Birthday, Anniversary
Come October 7, roads leading to the ancient town of Iwo, Osun State will be busy. Personalities of various status from different part of the country will be coming in to celebrate second anniversary of HRM AbddulRasheed Akanbi, as the Oluwo of Iwo land. The event is also meant to mark the 50th birthday of…
Stars Battle For AFRIMA 2017
Stars Battle For AFRIMA 2017 The contest for this year`s All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is set to get underway as many musicians across the continent jostle for one of Africa’s prestigious awards. Unlike many others, AFRIMA awards stand out for its public voting procedure that embodies fairness, authenticity, creativity, excellence, integrity and transparency, qualities…
AFRIMA Appoints 5 New Jurors
In line with its objective of an inclusive participation of African professionals in decision making, the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, has appointed five African music professionals to the AFRIMA Academy of Jury, which consists of the 13-man Jury and the 100-man College of Voters. AFRIMA made the announcement through its Associate Producer, Ms. Adenrele…
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