Afenifere leader, Pa Fasanmi dead at 94

Senator Ayo Fasanmi, leader of Yoruba socio-cultural group ‘Afenifere’ is dead at the age of 94. The Afenifere leader died in Osogbo in the late hours of Wednesday July 29, after a brief illness. The second republic senator’s son, Afolabi who confirmed his death wrote in statement released on Thursday July 30; “With gratitude to the…

Two airplanes collide at Lagos airport

A wing tip accident was witnessed at the cargo area of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on Wednesday July 29. The accident occurred when a Middle East Airlines plane was coming to park on the apron while a Turkish Airlines aircraft was taxiing out. Passengers on the Turkish Airlines flight were made to disembark and it was…

404 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

Nigeria recorded 404 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, July 29. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Lagos, the nation’s COVID-19 epicentre, reported 106 new cases, while the FCT reported 54. Other states with new cases include Rivers – 48, Plateau – 40, Edo – 29, Enugu – 20, Oyo – 20, Kano –…

Former Minister, Sam Momah dies at 77

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Sam Momah is dead at the age of 77. Momah died on Wednesday July 29, following complications from diabetes. Lifeline Care Assocaition who announced the death of the late Minister who was their grand patron, wrote; “We regret to announce the passing of our Grand Patron, Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Sam Momah…

Why Osinbajo’s helicopter crashed – AIB

The Accident and Investigation Bureau (AIB) has released a report which explained why the helicopter conveying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to Kabba in Kogi state during the 2019 general elections crashed. In a report released by the Commissioner of AIB Akin Olateru on Tuesday July 28, it was gathered that the crew lost visual contact with the ground and…

Court orders arrest of former NASS Clerk, Sani Omolori

A federal high court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of the immediate past Clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Omolori. This is coming after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed an application before the court, alleging that the respondent had ignored its invitation for him to report to its office following…

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