Category: Society

YabaTech Students Protest Death Of Colleague

Students of the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, on Wednesday, took to streets adjourning their school to protest the death of one of their colleagues. The situation caused tension in the area, especially vehicular gridlock. It was gathered that the demonstrators were angered by the demise of a female HND 2 student of the Department…

Soyinka, Gbadamosi Head Lagos At 50 Committee

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, and Rasheed Gbadamosi have been appointed as Co-Chairmen of the Lagos at 50 Planning Committee. Both men were appointed by the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday and unveiled at an event held at the Lagos House in Ikeja, the state capital. Ambode expressed optimism that the celebration will…

Umahi Suspends SA on IGR Indefinitely

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has ordered the indefinite suspension of his Special Adviser on Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, Jeremiah Oketa, for action, described as going beyond the authority and command of his office. The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Emanuel Onwe, announced this last week while briefing journalists on the outcome of this…

Doctors Protest In Imo

Members of the Nigeria Medical Association, Imo State chapter on Thursday staged a peaceful demonstration in Owerri, the state capital. The move was to kick against the condition of health care system in Imo State and the alleged use of intimidation on them by the state government. The protesting doctors carried placard with various inscriptions.…