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Reacting to the collapse, the State’s Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Wasiu Anifowoshe, commiserated with the families of those that lost their loved ones to the unfortunate incident. The Lagos State Government on Sunday attributed the building collapse, which occurred at 7, Saidu Okeleji Street, Meiran in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area of the State on Saturday to heavy loads placed on the building and substandard materials used for the construction work. Reacting to the collapse, the State’s Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Wasiu Anifowoshe, commiserated with the families of those that lost their loved ones to the unfortunate incident. Anifowoshe then appealed to property owners and developers to henceforth adhere strictly to planning and building laws and regulations to forestall re-occurrence of incidents of building collapse in the State. He said the call became imperative in view of the need for prope...

Apart from winning the sum of N1 million, Obanor also won for himself a brand new GAC car and will also be representing Nigeria at the World Super Ball Championships in Prague, Czech Republic. History was made in Lagos at the weekend as McCarthy Obanor emerged the winner of the first edition of the Nigeria National Freestyle Championship, accredited by the World Federation of Freestyle Football. Apart from winning the sum of N1 million, Obanor also won for himself a brand new GAC car and will also be representing Nigeria at the World Super Ball Championships in Prague, Czech Republic. Obanor defeated 15 other contestants in the hotly contested men’s final, which clearly displayed increasing talent in the sporting industry and in the country. He defeated Mayowa Bababunmi, a medical doctor, to clinch the coveted prize. In the female category, Rasheedat Ajibade, the captain of Nigeria’s Under-17 Women National Team, clinched the title, winning the sum of N1 million. Ajiba...

Reports in the British press suggest that City are also close to finalising a deal for Benjamin Mendy from AS Monaco, completing boss Pep Guardiola's mission of completely overhauling his wide defensive options Manchester City has completed the signing of Brazilian defender Danilo from Real Madrid on a five-year deal. The Citizens are understood to have purchased the 26-year-old for a fee of £26.5 million, taking their spending on full-backs alone this summer past the £70 million mark. Reports in the British press suggest that City are also close to finalising a deal for Benjamin Mendy from AS Monaco, completing boss Pep Guardiola’s mission of completely overhauling his wide defensive options. Guardiola had been closing in on the Brazil international over the past fortnight, reportedly beating Premier League rivals Chelsea to the player’s signature. After putting pen to paper on a long-term deal and linking up with his new teammates in the United States, Danilo admitted that he ...

China's solar industry is expected to produce 25% more panels in 2017 than last year, supported by domestic sales and demand from the United States and emerging markets, the head of a Chinese industry association said. China was expected to produce solar panels with a combined capacity of 60 gigawatts (GW) this year, said Wang Bohua, secretary general of China's photovoltaic industry association. China produced panels with capacity of 48 GW in 2016. Despite growing global demand, China's solar industry faced challenges ranging from possible tariffs abroad to inadequate grid connections at home, Wang told an industry gathering. The United States has told the World Trade Organization it was considering putting emergency "safeguard" tariffs on imported solar cells, a move aimed at shielding its industry from a damaging, unforeseen surge in imports. China's solar industry is expected to produce 25% more panels in 2017 than last year, supported by do...

The NDDC Managing Director, Nsima Ekere, told newsmen in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday that the commission’s management and board took the decision to adopt a “4R” initiative as roadmap to development. The Niger Delta Development Commission says it has revoked more than 600 contracts and projects as part of efforts to restructure the commission. The NDDC Managing Director, Nsima Ekere, told newsmen in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday that the commission’s management and board took the decision to adopt a “4R” initiative as roadmap to development. According to Ekere, the commission’s 4R initiative is Restructuring the balance sheet, Reforming governance protocols, Restoring core mandate and Reaffirming commitment to doing what is right and proper. Ekere, who said that the commission’s balance sheet was over bloated with contingent liabilities in excess of N1.3 trillion, added that this justified the reform. He said: “The move became imperative looking...

Nigerian music youngster, Wizkid, has revealed that he is working to create a song with Damian Marley, son of late Jamaican legend, Bob Marley.   The ‘Starboy’ disclosed this on Thursday via his Twitter handle: @wizkidayo, and  shared a photo of himself seated with the Jamaican artist. He wrote: “Talked about working with this man. Today we dey here! Legend! To the world my friend.” The move is expected to further boost wizkid fast-rising profile of ‘collabo’ with international artistes in recent times. In 2016, he was featured by popular Canadian rapper, Drake Graham, in the song: “One Dance.” Other of his ‘collabos’ include: Like This – Dj Henry ft Wizkid; Shabba – Wizkid ft Chris Brown; Mamacita – Tinnie Tempah ft Wizkid. The Ojuelegba crooner had “sold out stadiums” all over Africa and Europe during his recent world tour and featured on several international magazines, including Vogue. His contribution to the Nigerian Music Industry has earned him seve...

Since being made surplus to requirements soon after the arrival of Pep Guardiola, Hart has had no future at the Etihad Stadium and he spent the last campaign at Serie A outfit Torino West Ham United have announced that they completed the season-long loan signing of Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart. Since being made surplus to requirements soon after the arrival of Pep Guardiola, Hart has had no future at the Etihad Stadium and he spent the last campaign at Serie A outfit Torino. However, he was always keen on returning to England and after West Ham opened negotiations with both City and the player, it appeared a matter of when, not if, the England international would sign for the Hammers. The 30-year-old told the club’s official website: “It’s important for me to play football and to get the opportunity to come here and play is absolutely awesome. To be playing in the Premier League for a big club like West Ham, I’m really looking forward to the season. “I’ve always loved...

By this remarkable feat, the 35-year-old six-time champion joins French Open winner, Rafa Nadal, in the season-ending tournament at the O2 Arena in London later in the year in London. Roger Federer has secured his place in the ATP Finals for a record 15th time after the Swiss world number three won a record eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday, the Association of Tennis Professionals confirmed on Monday. By this remarkable feat, the 35-year-old six-time champion joins French Open winner, Rafa Nadal, in the season-ending tournament at the O2 Arena in London later in the year in London. The Swiss tennis ace had played in the event for a record 14 consecutive years from 2002-15 before missing out last year through injury. “I look forward to returning to London in November,” Federer said. “I was sad not to be able to compete last year as I love playing there and had not missed the event since 2002”. The 19-times grand slam winner has won five tournaments this year, including the Australia...

Its Chairman, Shehu Wurno, announced this on Tuesday in Sokoto, when he presented the committee’s report to Governor Aminu Tambuwal. A committee set up by the Sokoto State Government to verify the actual number of students entitled to its scholarship says it has uncovered 706 “ghost” students. Its Chairman, Shehu Wurno, announced this on Tuesday in Sokoto, when he presented the committee’s report to Governor Aminu Tambuwal. Wurno said that the committee visited 40 tertiary institutions within and outside the country where it verified and confirmed 14,532 students as qualified for the scholarship. He said: “We have also confirmed that N544, 613,724 is the total cost of students registration for the year 2016/2017 academic session, while N143, 560,855 is the allowances to the verified students. “We have also verified and confirmed that N688, 174,579 is the actual amount owed as students registration and allowances for the current 2016/2017 session.” Tambuwal, who thanked t...

These disclosures were made in a statement by Prof. Jacob K. Olupona, who is championing the institute. Nigeria’s first Institute of Advanced Studies will commence operation this month at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife in Osun State. The IAS Fellows will have “access to the highest level of professional expertise, mentorship and resources essential for success in an increasingly competitive global academic arena.”. These disclosures were made in a statement by Prof. Jacob K. Olupona, who is championing the institute. Olupona said the inaugural event of the IAS is expected to be opened by the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, with the Vice Chancellor of OAU, Prof. Temitope Ogunbodede, as the chief host Olupona, who is a professor of African Religious Traditions, Harvard Divinity School and Professor of African and African American Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, also of Harvard University, said “the major focus of the pioneering institute is mentorshi...

The Chairman of the staff union, Ibrahim Kirfi, alleged that the management of CAC defaulted in the payment of salary arrears The staff union of the Corporate Affairs Commission in Abuja on Tuesday shut down bu siness activities at the commission’s headquarters as the members began warning strike over alleged non-payment of salary arrears. The Chairman of the staff union, Ibrahim Kirfi, alleged that the management of CAC defaulted in the payment of salary arrears. Kirifi told the News Agency of Nigeria that the strike was due to non-implementation of salary arrears agreement on huge disparity between the executive and non-executive staff. He said it was necessary for the management to pay the arrears from January 2014 to date, adding that if the demands were not met, the strike would continue indefinitely. Kirfi said the industrial disharmony between the management and staff dated back to October 2013, when former President Goodluck Jonathan announced an increase in emolument...

The former England captain has sealed a return to Everton and he has taken the time to issue his goodwill towards the Old Trafford club Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has thanked the club and their "amazing fans" after sealing a return to Everton. Chelsea sign £34m Rudiger The forward secured a switch back to Goodison Park on Sunday, 13 years on from his transfer to United as an 18-year-old. Manager Jose Mourinho and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward spoke in glowing terms about Rooney's achievements at Old Trafford, which included winning 12 major trophies and breaking Sir Bobby Charlton's record as the club's leading goalscorer. And the 31-year-old sent his own personal farewell to his old team-mates, coaches and fans, writing on Instagram: "Just want to say a massive thank you to everybody at Manchester United.

The Judge, Justice John Adeyeye, who handed the sentence, also slammed another 10-year jail term on the convict for unlawful possession of firearms An Ado-Ekiti High Court in Ekiti State on Thursday sentenced a 19-year-old boy, Adeolu Bamiteko, to death by hanging for armed robbery. The Judge, Justice John Adeyeye, who handed the sentence, also slammed another 10-year jail term on the convict for unlawful possession of firearms. Adeyeye held that the accused was guilty as charged having committed the offence contrary to Section 6 (b) of Robbery Firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap R11 Laws of Federation of Nigeria 2004. He said Bamiteko was arrested and arraigned alongside a 12-year-old boy, Ayobami Ojo, on a three-count charge of conspiracy, robbery and unlawful possession of firearms. The court, Adeyeye said, discharged the boy on grounds of being underage in line with Section 30 of the Criminal Code. He said Bamiteko’s charge sheet stated that he robbed one Adefunke Amir...

Orhewere, who resides at Omuwa Close, Tedi, Amuwo, Ojo, a Lagos suburb, is facing a charge of defilement. For allegedly defiling his 11-year-old daughter, a 46-year-old businessman, Oghenetega Orhewere, was on Thursday hauled up before an Ikeja, Lagos State Chief Magistrates’ Court. Orhewere, who resides at Omuwa Close, Tedi, Amuwo, Ojo, a Lagos suburb, is facing a charge of defilement. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. But the Police Prosecutor, Clifford Ogu, insisted that the accused committed the offence sometime in May at his residence. Ogu said the accused told his 11-year-old daughter to go the bathroom to bathe after returning from school. He said: “The accused shut the door after her, defiled her and used a white handkerchief to clean the blood stains.” He said the underage girl, who was bleeding and writhing in pains, cried to her mother and the accused was apprehended. The offence contravened Section 137 of the Criminal Law of La...

Omen, 32, was charged with assault, criminal intimidation and causing grievous hurt by dangerous means, punishable under sections 312, 329 and 309 of the Penal code. A Grade 1 Area Court in Karu, Abuja, on Thursday sentenced one Mayor Omen of Kugbo, Abuja to seven months imprisonment for pushing a restaurant owner into a boiling pot of soup. Omen, 32, was charged with assault, criminal intimidation and causing grievous hurt by dangerous means, punishable under sections 312, 329 and 309 of the Penal code. The Judge, Hassan Ishaq, however, gave Omen the option of N 13,000 as fine and to pay N50,000 as compensation to the nominal complainant. Ishaq also asked the convict to provide someone who will write an undertaking with the court to pay subsequent medical expenses that will be incurred by the victim. He also ordered that a reasonable amount of money be deposited by the defendant with the court, which will ensure that the victim gets proper and continued medical treatment. The ju...

Speaking at a sensitization workshop on 2017 Water Technology and Environmental Control Exhibition and Conference held at Ikeja, Governor Ambode said out of a population of 22 million, only 600,000 Lagos residents are up to date in paying their taxes and that such was not helpful to scale up provision of infrastructure and other amenities for the people The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has identified the need for residents to adopt a willful approach to the payment of taxes as a means of addressing fundamental challenges confronting the State and accelerating development in all sectors and sections. Speaking at a sensitization workshop on 2017 Water Technology and Environmental Control Exhibition and Conference held at Ikeja, Governor Ambode said out of a population of 22 million, only 600,000 Lagos residents are up to date in paying their taxes and that such was not helpful to scale up provision of infrastructure and other amenities for the people. Responding to a sugges...

From Harpers Bazaar UK We are more likely to use the left side of our face in pictures than the right and there's a scientific reason why. A theory called the "left-side bias" has been compounded by a new study conducted by Annukka Lindell, senior lecturer in experimental neuropsychology at La Trobe University in Melbourne. Lindell examined 2,000 selfies to see which side of the face featured more often and found that 41 per cent, featured the left side of the face as opposed to the right. The study explains the findings by asserting that the left side of the face is controlled by the right hemisphere of the brain, which is in charge of a person's emotions. Essentially, the left side of our faces express emotions more fully, which is why we see them as our best sides. "Given that only 8 percent of selfie- takers showed no overall bias, the tendency to repeatedly adopt a preferred pose appears to be the norm for selfie takers," Lindell wrote in the s...

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The governor gave the directive while handing over letters of recognition and staffs of office to 19 newly recognized traditional rulers on Tuesday Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has banned traditional rulers in the State from speaking in English at official functions and while conducting affairs at their palaces. The governor gave the directive while handing over letters of recognition and staffs of office to 19 newly recognized traditional rulers on Tuesday. Okorocha directed that every monarch must only speak in Igbo at functions and in their palaces, adding that interpreters could be employed if the need arises. The governor said this was in a bid to ensure that the Igbo language did not die as predicted in some quarters. He also told traditional rulers in the state to be agents of peace, progress and prosperity in their respective domains instead of being tools of disunity and destabilization. He warned that any traditional ruler who could not show genuine leadership ...

A statement by the institution’s Deputy Registrar (Academics), D.I.S. Unwuchol, said the closure was approved by the Governing Council after it reviewed the security situation The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Idah in Kogi State on Tuesday closed down the institution following students violence over the murder of their colleague, Gabriel Adiku, by unknown persons. A statement by the institution’s Deputy Registrar (Academics), D.I.S. Unwuchol, said the closure was approved by the Governing Council after it reviewed the security situation. The statement disclosed that Adiku, a Higher National Diploma student, was attacked by unknown assailants, who waylaid him on his way from class to his hostel. “The victim was stabbed several times and left in a pool of his blood. Students later rushed him to the school clinic for treatment where he died,” Unwuchol said. The situation took a negative twist, leading to the closure of the school, when angry students d...

The girl is now seven months pregnant The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested the Ward Head of Yargaya village in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State and six of his subjects for allegedly impregnating a 13-year-old girl. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Magaji Majiya, disclosed this while parading the suspects before newsmen in Kano on Tuesday. “The Police arrested the Ward Head of Yargaya village, Alhaji Saje Sani, and six of his subjects for defiling a 13-year-old girl in the village,” Majiya said. He said the girl, who had been impregnated, was now carrying seven months pregnancy as certified by medical experts. He said as soon as investigations were completed, the suspects would be charged to court for the offence they have allegedly committed. Majiya said the Police have also killed two suspected armed robbers in a fierce gun battle along Kano-Zaria road on Monday. He said the incident happened when the hoodlums opened fir...