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Tragedy: Boat Capsized in Lagos, Rescue Mission Underway
Breaking Not less than four persons were rescued from a boat mishap while other passengers are still missing on Lagos water Friday evening. A Nigerian local news portal MetroNews gathered that the boat was coming from Lagos island with workers inward Ikorodu. Report says another boat passing by noticed a call for emergency …
U.S. economy added 4.8 million jobs as stocks cut gains amidst Florida virus spike
U.S. payrolls grew by 4.8 million in June, the Labor Department said Thursday, New York Times reports. It was the second month of gains after a loss of more than 20 million in April, when the pandemic put a large swath of economic activity on ice. The unemployment rate fell to 11.1 percent, down from …
Good Public Health Centres, a positive outlook of Governor Seyi Makinde Administration | By Òrésanwó Abídèmí
Opnion: Good Public Health Centres, a positive outlook of Governor Seyi Makinde Administration. By Òrésanwó Abídèmí Health Worker. Primary health care (PHC) is an essential element of the new concept of public health. It’s based on a quantitative assessment of various aspects of health problems and creating effective strategies to improve the situation. Health care …
West Ham 3- 2 Chelsea [Video] : Lampard misses chance to go third with shock defeat
Frank Lampard says defeat at West Ham is ‘a sign of where Chelsea are’
UK to offer British Citizenship to Hong Kong million residents
Up to three million Hong Kong residents are to be offered the chance to settle in the UK and ultimately apply for citizenship, Boris Johnson has said. The PM said Hong Kong’s freedoms were being violated by a new security law and those affected would be offered a “route” out of the former UK colony. …
Nigeria Job Controversies: Minister, lawmakers clash over planned 774,000 new jobs
What started like a peaceful committee meeting between the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, and the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Employment and Labour on Tuesday ended in chaos as both parties began exchanging words. The meeting was aimed at discussing the progress of the planned employment of 774,000 Nigerians …
Africa Cup Postponed To 2022, Women’s Tournament Cancelled Due To Covid-19
The Africa Cup has been postponed by one year due to the coronavirus pandemic and is now to be held in Cameroon in January 2022. The African football confederation (CAF) said on Tuesday. “After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the current global situation, the tournament has been rescheduled for January 2022,” the CAF …
How to watch and listen to the on-going Premier League matches. Which games are free-to-air?
Which Premier League games are free-to-air?
Alexandra Burke displays her athletic physique in a busty sports bra and skin-tight cycling shorts
Last week she made an emotional revelation that she was told to bleach her skin after she won The X Factor in 2008. And having been praised for making the admission, Alexandra Burke posed for a snap on Monday as she headed out for some exercise. The singer, 31, looked flawless in a slate sports bra and …
OPINION: The Politics Of Ajimobi’s Death | By Reuben Abati
Except something else occurs that grabs the headlines and dominates Nigerian social media, the big news of the past week would probably be the death of Senator Abiola Ajimobi and the political drama that it has generated. Senator Ajimobi served as a Senator between 2003 -2007. He was Governor of Oyo State between 2011 – …
FG’s directive on schools: PDP commends Makinde for maintaining Oyo’s pacesetting profile
…Says FG has done well by adopting Makinde’s proposals Hours after the Federal Government directed the reopening of schools to allow the resumption of final year primary and secondary school classes, the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lauded the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for maintaining the pacesetting profile of …
Parakoyi: Ibadan Lost Another Gladiator Cum Spartan, Elder Statesman Bode Akindele, Makinde Mourns
Oyo has lost a worthy statesman, Makinde mourns Bode Akindele Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described the death of foremost Ibadan businessman and philanthropist, Chief Bode Akindele, as a great loss to Oyo State and indeed, Nigeria. Governor Makinde, who described the late Parakoyi of Ibadanland and chairman of Modandola Group, as a …
Buhari Extends Phase Two Of Eased Lockdown By Four Weeks: FG Opens Selected Classes For Schools, Inter-State Movements Outside Curfews
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended phase two of eased lockdown by another four weeks with effect from tomorrow Tuesday, June 30 through midnight of Monday, July 27, 2020. Chairman of Presidential Task Force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha in his statement received by KBJOJO.com announced on Monday resumption of inter-state movement, …
Tears as Ajimobi buried in Ibadan home amid tight security (See Photos)
The late politician was reportedly buried in strict compliance with the the COVID-19 protocols.
COVID-19: FG Makes Clarification For Another Lockdown From Next Month
“You want to hear the truth? If it were within my powers this is the time to lockdown..”