British Council in Nigeria Again Hikes IELTS Fees by 29%

The British Council in Nigeria has announced another increase in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations. The new fee was increased by 29% according to the notice posted on the council’s website. Effective February 1, 2024, applicants will be required to pay N139,000 for both the Computer Academic and General Training Modules. Globally recognized […]

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Sanwo-Olu Bans Use and Distribution of Styrofoam Takeaway Plates

The government of Babajide Sanwo has banned the distribution and use of styrofoam and other types of single-use plastics in Lagos State. In a statement via his X handle on Sunday, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, noted that the ban is with immediate effect. The single-use plastic items are typically […]

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Asylum: ‘How Nigerian Man Begged Police to Declare Him Wanted’ – SP Hundeyin

SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, has told an interesting story about a Nigerian man. He shared the rather shocking story of how the Nigerian man who was seeking asylum abroad approached him and asked that the police to declared him wanted. Posting via his X handle, Hundeyin wrote; ‘Please, declare […]

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HAPPENING NOW ! Mandillas Building on Fire (video)

Fire is currently raging at the 10-storey Mandillas building on Broad Street, Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State has reportedly caught fire. The Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed this to PUNCH Online on Sunday. The fire, which cause was yet to be identified, rocked the popular Mandilas building […]

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‘Seat Na Seat’ – Isreal DMW Declares after Flying Economy Class to London

Israel DMW, the logistics manager to superstar singer, Davido recently flew Economy Class to London. He shared photos on social media stating that ‘’seat na seat.” Following the debates on flying the different classes of seats while travelling, Israel pointed out that having a flight ticket is enough regardless of the class. He also stated […]

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‘I Recall the Day Buhari Called JESUS 4 Times’ – Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, a former aide to the President, has debunked speculations of former President Muhammadu Buhari being a bigot. Adesina recalled how Buhari, who is a Muslim, called the name of JESUS four times after former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo survived a helicopter crash. He disclosed this in his recently launched book titled: ‘Working with […]

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Gunmen Abduct Travellers in Otu Town, Oyo State

Gunmen Suspected to be Kidnappers have abducted 2 people in the very early hours of today, Saturday, January 20. The incident occurred in Otu town in Itesiwaju Local Government Area in Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of Oyi state. The identities of the victims have been given as Dayo Olayanju and the wife of one Kehinde […]

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10 Children Badly Injured While Playing With an Object That Exploded

10 Children sustained serious injuries while playing with an object in Kidandan Village of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred this Saturday afternoon when the children were playing in a nearby bush. Sources said the object, believed to be a bomb, exploded suddenly. Pictures of the victims obtained by newsmen showed […]

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Fashola Reveals How Much He Receives from Lagos State as Pension (video)

Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has revealed that he only receives N577,000 monthly pension as a former Governor of Lagos State. He made the revelation today, Saturday, January 20 while appearing as a guest on Arise Television programme, Perspectives. The former minister said the pension is the only financial benefit he receives […]

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What Tinubu Said About Keyamo on 53rd Birthday

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, as he marks his 53rd birthday on January 21, 2024. The president congratulated the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and one of his staunch supporters on his special day. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President […]

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