Jakande’s tenure as Governor of Lagos state is most celebrated for his efforts in education and infrastructural development during his four-year stint particularly the numerous Jakande Estates built across the state.
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Fifty school-going children have tested positive in Zambia since the reopening of schools. The learners tested positive out of 6,500 students who were screened in the…
Twenty four pregnant ladies have been rescued by Nigerian authorities from a suspected baby factory operating in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. An official…
By 1st March 2021, SA’s National Minimum Wage per hour will increase from R20.76 to R21.69. The announcement was made by Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi on Tuesday.
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Planning, Ukur Yatani, says the East African nation has launched a 34.5 million dollar-worth project (3.4 billion shillings) to…
Kelechi Iheanacho delivered a sucker punch against Brighton & Hove Albion in the 5th Round of the Emirates FA Cup. He scored a 94th-minute winner for…
Three Ethiopian militants were killed and an unspecified number injured following a gun duel between Ethiopia-backed militants and Sudanese troops. Two others were captured in the…
Police in Ogun State have confirmed that three cows strayed into the premises of Professor Wole Soyinka at Ilugun Village, Kemta Idi-Aba, Abeokuta on Tuesday, February…
The United States Consulate, Lagos, on Wednesday, inaugurated a USA Education Advisory Centre in Ibadan to provide opportunities for Nigerian students to study in America. While…
The FCT Administration Mobile Court has convicted Ibrahim Albon, aged 37, a national of Central African Republic (CAR) who is seeking asylum in Nigeria and 34…