All over social media, in the markets, commuter buses, among workers, and ordinary Nigerians and in conversations among kith and kin, there is lamentation. And it is all centred on the terrible financial situation of the nation. Even the intellectuals and other elite are not immune from the effects of the devastating worsening impact of [&hell...
Some employees of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have kicked against plans to halt the implementation of the recently-approved Competency Based Accelerated Career Progression Plan (CBACPP) in the promotion of staff of the organisation. The concerned officers are disturbed that despite the CBACPP being approved by the federal government, som...
•Former US vice president, Mike Pence Former Vice President Mike Pence announced yesterday that he is withdrawing from the US presidential race, saying, “this is not my time.” Speaking at the annual meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, Pence — the first major 2024 candidate to suspend his campaign, said: “It’s become [&hell...
The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, yesterday, said comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometer Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos would begin on November 1 for a period of three months. Umahi said this during an inspection of the under deck, lagoon sections of the Third Mainland Bridge and other bridges, reports Channels TV. Umahi, a [&...
•Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Israel said yesterday its war on Hamas had “entered a new phase” with its massive bombardment of Gaza as the Islamist group demanded the release of all Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages it seized three weeks ago. The United Nations warned thousands more civilians could die in Gaza as […]...
•A section of Alaba International Market, Lagos The Lagos State Government has reopened the Alaba International Market and some markets in the Trade Fair Complex, all located in the Ojo Local Government Area of the state. The state government had days ago ordered the closure of the markers for improper waste disposal and other environmental [&...
•ODUMODUBLVCK Presenting, Nigeria’s Top 10 Songs for Week 43 ending Saturday October 28, 2023 as rated by MATILDA SHOWBIZ. Enjoy: 10. Tested, Approved & Trusted – Burna Boy 9. Ask About Me – Mohbad 8. COMMEND – ODUMODUBLVCK 7. My G – Kizz Daniel 6. KUBOLOR – ODUMODUBLVCK ft. Amaarae 5. Oscroh (Pepperline) – Shallipopi […]...
My relationship with my husband suddenly turned sour after he married another woman who is much older than him. He threw me and our children out in the cold and swore never to set his eyes on us again. He neglected our children’s welfare and cared less if they died. My husband despite being unkind […]
(Day-to-day experiences of a Lagos taxi driver, with Grandmaster Sunny Okim) I no know wetin dis our union chairman, Jimoh, tink say im be sef. Imagine di likeness! Since wen me and all our union member dem begin use dat our garage wey dey for Ikeja under bridge, long time ago, every time we wan […]
•Tems Hmm-hmm Yeah-eah This is my decision, decision This is my decision I don’t think you listen, you listen I don’t think you listen For me to come out it must mean I’m at the door It must mean I’m at the gate It must mean I’m on your case For me to come out […]

