Lekki Free Trade Zone MD Killed In Land Fracas In Lagos

The Managing Director of the Lekki Free Zone Ltd, Mr. Tajudeen Disu is among persons killed as Ibeju-Lekki villagers and mobile police officers clashed in  Okunraiye community near Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, this morning.

The villagers said they were on a peaceful protest against "forceful takeover" of their land by the Lagos state government on behalf of Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko  Dangote and the Lekki Free Zone Ltd when policemen  attacked them reportedly killing two of the protesters instantly.

APC CRISIS: Bukola Saraki Replies Bola Tinubu

Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday pledged that the Senate will be fair in the ministerial screening set to commence on Tuesday.

Reacting to the statement by All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaj..., Saraki’s Media Adviser Yusuph Olaniyonu, issued a statement on behalf of the Senate president.

How I Survived Pregnant In The University - Waje

Singer, Waje, went nostalgic and socially conscious on Sunday, October 11, when the ‘girl child day’ was commemorated.
In an emotional note on her Instagram page, Waje shared the tale of how her journey as a single parent has been so far.

Waje revealed that after getting pregnant in the university, she considered quitting, but her strong support system, made things easy for her.
The singer also issued a clarion call on all women, especially those in authority, to support and empower the female gender.

Russian Scientists Aim At Making Man Live Forever In The Next 10 Years

Itskov

Itskov, a 31-year-old media entrepreneur, says that he aims to transplant a human brain into a robot body within 10 years. He says his technology will be of interest at first to the ‘disabled and close to dying’

‘I understand these are some very big challenges for scientists,’ Itskov says. ‘But I believe in something you call ‘The American Dream.’ If you put all your energy and time into something, you can make it a reality.

Nigerian Man 28, Marries 71-Year-Old White Lady

In a wedding ceremony at Ikoyi registry, Lagos, a 28-year-old Nigerian man has tied the knot with a 71-Year-Old European woman. Despite the 43 years difference in their ages, the couple expressed they got married because they are deeply in love. However, many Nigerians are saying this wedding maybe for other reasons but love.

ARSENAL STRIKER WANTS STRIKING ROLE FOR THREE LIONS

Arsenal football club forward, Theo Walcott is seeking for an opportunity to be given a chance in attack for England if Wayne Rooney fails to recover from an ankle injury to face Estonia at Wembley on Friday.

Manchester United captain Rooney may be left out of the Euro 2016 qualifier after missing two training sessions. Arsenal forward Walcott, 26, has been used largely on the right by England manager Roy Hodgson. “I know everyone would like to see me up front,” said Walcott. “Playing there for England, that’s what I want to do.”

FDA WARNS ABOUT CASES OF RARE BRAIN INFECTION

The attention of the Agency has been drawn to the use of Gilenya (fingolimod) which is an immunomodulator shown to benefit patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Following recent notification from Norvatis the manufacturer of Gilenya, FDA is warning that a case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalophathy (PML) and a case of probable PML have been reported in patients taking Gilenya (fingolimod) for MS without prior or concurrent exposure to other immunosuppressant drugs.