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Protest: UNILAG delays current 2nd semester exams

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has postponed its ongoing 2023/2024 second semester examinations due to the planned nationwide protest from Thursday through August 10. Mrs. Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, Head of the Communication Unit at UNILAG, announced this in a statement issued…

Protest: Increased security measures at MMA2 access points

Security has been beefed up around the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal-II (MMA2) access points, ahead of the planned protest. Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd. is the operator of the MMA2 terminal at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. Bi-Courtney’s Head, Corporate…

Nigeria’s Onyeka Onwenu, has passed away at 72.

Nigeria’s music legend, Onyeka Onwenu, popularly dubbed as the “Elegant Stallion”, has died at the age of 72. Onwenu reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday. She…

Protest: NSCDC sends 1,000 personnel to Jigawa

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa, has deployed 1,000 personnel to protect critical national assets during the planned nationwide protest slated for Aug 1. The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Muhammad Danjuma, stated this during…