Monthly Archives: October 2023

A ‘Japa’ asylum seeker in the UK arrested for attempted suicide and refusal to transfer to the Bibby Stockholm barge.

  “Asylum seekers have complained about the existence of Legionella bacteria, microscopic living organisms capable of inflicting serious pneumonia on victims. It was also reported that the Nigerian man arrived in the UK as an unaccompanied asylum-seeking child and lived in foster care until he turned 18.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | OCTOBER 31, 2023 An unnamed Nigerian ‘Japa’ asylum seeker ...

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‘Chase Am Make Hin Die’ – APC Deputy Governorship candidate, Maciver, caught in video fueling election violence

  “Maciver says in a blend of English and Pidgin English, “Our own is, let’s be prepared. On the 11th, don’t joke with anybody. If anybody misbehave for Twon Brass, chase am make he enter the sea, make hin die. Una de hear?” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | OCTOBER 31, 2023 The deputy governorship candidate of the All-Progressives Congress (APC)in Bayelsa ...

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NIMC: National Identity and the Social Register – By Femi Onakanren

  “This writer, however, thinks the NIMC holds the winning cards and has a unique role to play in this scenario. It is my firm belief that the institution should be empowered with the task of helping states, nay, the country, create credible social registers for the cash transfer palliative project.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | OCTOBER 31, 2023 In April ...

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Relationships: My Old School and My Old Debts – Oni Gbolabo

  “Let’s also remember our old schoolmates who are unable to meet up again. Some of them may not be able to donate because of their situations but carry them along and assist them. Some are sick and fade off life. Some old school mates began brilliantly but did not end brilliantly. The definition of life is damn too complex ...

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People & Culture: Without Yoruba, Nigeria would be a black and white television – Reno Omokri

  “And as a people, the Yoruba possess great emotional intelligence. I believe it is an ethnic trait. They know how to relate to people on a personal basis. And they are able to suppress their emotions for their peace of mind. This humility is what some people see as cowardice. They pick their battles.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | OCTOBER ...

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Recant: “I spoke in parables when I said I’ll leave the country if Tinubu won the election” – Chief Bode George

  “Continuing with a trend reminiscent of a weak approach to dealing with the political challenges his party the PDP is facing with the ruling party which swept them out of power in 2015, Bode George, full of hatred for the incumbent who is also a Lagosian like him boasted that he will not wait a minute in Nigeria if ...

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Federal govt writes UK, makes fresh demand over Diezani repatriation

  “In support of this extradition request, the office of the Attorney-General has cited Section 2 (2) of Nigeria’s Extradition Act, CAP E25, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, as well as the London Scheme of Extradition within the Commonwealth, a multilateral treaty that governs extradition between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | OCTOBER 29, 2023 ...

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Amidst Iran’s threat, Israel PM, Benjamin Netanyahu and family take refuge in a luxury mansion with a deep nuclear bunker

  “Last month, shortly before Hamas declared war, the Netanyahus moved into the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Jerusalem. At the time, the Prime Minister’s Office said there were renovations underway at the Jerusalem home to upgrade its security capability.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | OCTOBER 29, 2023 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have decamped to the luxury ...

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Palestine: Iran rehearses war with 200 attack helicopters & missiles as Israel tensions rage & US warships gather in Mediterranean

Meanwhile, fears continue to mount that Iran-backed militias are preparing to unite and invade Israel after a sinister message appeared on the Lebanese-Israeli border. A chilling mural of terrorist groups including Hamas and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah was this week painted on Lebanese side of the wall. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | OCTOBER 28, 2023 The Islamic Republic of Iran Army ...

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Diabetes: Doctors advised that Mr. Ibu two toes must be cut-off – Ex-manager Chochoo reveals

  “The decision to amputate two toes was not taken lightly, and it was made after consultations with medical professionals who determined that these toes had been severely affected by diabetes and were at risk of further deterioration.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | OCTOBER 28, 2023 The popular Nigerian actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, may have two of ...

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