Fashion designer allegedly brutalised by police inspector dies

A 20-year-old fashion designer identified as Ayomide Taiwo has reportedly died after allegedly being assaulted by one Inspector Ago Egharepbe attached to Ibokun Divisional Headquarters, Osun State on Tuesday August 4, around 3:30pm at Ilahun community. Taiwo’s uncle, Mr. Segun Agboola who confirmed his death said he died on Sunday August 9 at Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital,…

We are targeting electrification of five million households with solar power – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment towards making the country better for Nigerians. Speaking at a Virtual Presidential Policy Dialogue Session organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Vice President said that while the Buhari-led administration is focusing on key areas like agriculture, housing, manufacturing, they will also expand to cultivation…

Nigeria records 453 new COVID-19 cases

Nigeria has recorded 453 new cases of COVID-19. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC, the Federal Capital Territory recorded 75 new cases followed closely by Lagos with 71 cases. Benue recorded 53 new cases, Delta and Borno had 39 and 30 new cases respectively with Enugu recording 25 new cases. Plateau State had 24 new cases, Osun…

NFL star, Derrius Guice arrested for domestic violence

NFL star, Derrius Guice was arrested Friday, August 7, on charges stemming from “three domestic-related incidents.” The 23-year-old running back was taken into custody on Friday on multiple charges, including one count of felony strangulation, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Guice faces one count of strangulation, three counts of assault and battery, and…

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