Mukaila Senwele, a Lagos-based musician of Ilorin origin, widely known for his signature phrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay,” has passed away. The celebrated artist, who hailed from Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, died on Friday night, a family source confirmed to ROYAL NEWS. Senwele was admired for his exceptional … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) rescue team safely deboarded 256 passengers from a U.S.-bound United Airlines plane which made emergency air return to Lagos on Friday. Confirming the air return, the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah, said all passengers and crew disembarked safely. She, however, said that four … Read more
The Lagos State Government has ordered immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge connecting Oshodi Bus terminals 2 and 3, citing safety concerns. over the bridge’s safety and structural integrity. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, gave the order in a statement on Friday. He expressed concerns over the bridge’s structural integrity. “The … Read more
Social media analyst Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan has said he’s willing to campaign for Seyi Tinubu if he decides to contest the governorship race in Lagos. Recall that Seyi Tinubu who is the son of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was endorsed by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders in Owerri, Imo State, … Read more
The tragic incident involving the sudden death of a two-year-old pupil at Smiley Kids Montessori School, Sangotedo, Lagos Island, has prompted a comprehensive investigation by the Lagos State Government. Henzodaily reports that the child, whose identity remains undisclosed, reportedly passed away on Wednesday, January 15. Her grieving mother, using the handle Ellla@AbiaPrincess_X on X (formerly … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has denied issuing any directive to incumbent local government chairmen, seeking reelection, to resign ahead of the 2025 council poll. The APC Spokesperson, Mr Seye Oladejo, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday evening, said that the purported directive was fake news to mislead the … Read more
World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua, visited President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence, presenting him with an autographed glove gift. This was made known by the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun on Wednesday vis his X handle. The inscription on the glove reads: “To the Great Asiwaju Borgu of Africa, Bola … Read more
A raging fire on Wednesday gutted the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos state, near Cappa Bus Stop. TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the fire which destroyed property worth millions of Naira broke out around midnight on Christmas Day, and as of 4 a.m. on Boxing Day, rescue operations were still ongoing. Men … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday described the October 2020 EndSARS protest period as one of his toughest moments as a leader. Sanwo-Olu made this known during a chat with 30 fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, in Ikeja. “One of my toughest moments as a leader was during the EndSARS … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has cancelled all his official events in Lagos on Saturday, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta in honour of the stampedes victims in Abuja and Okija, Anambra. The two tragedies claimed many lives and left many others injured. Tinubu was scheduled to watch the boat parade and other activities … Read more