Anuoluwa Ogunyinka

Gorilla

Angry 7ft tall 29st gorilla smashed window of ‘cracked’ enclosure at London Zoo

THIS is the terrifying! The moment an angry 29-stone gorilla smashed its way out of an enclosure at London Zoo after crowds were warned about taunting him – as it was revealed the glass casing may have been cracked before the primate escaped. Eighteen-year-old male silverback Kumbuka charged at the glass and managed to successfully break […]

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Makoko: Where people live on acidic water dangerous for human consumption

In Makoko area of Yaba, Lagos State, dwellers  shower and defecate on the water from which they drink. VICTOR OGUNYINKA, curious about the effect of this on their health, embarked on an investigative mission to the community and took various water samples from the community to the laboratory, and the results explain the danger which

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For the love of Olympics: US, New Zealand runners help each other finish race after fall

TWO athletes have provided one of the most inspirational moments of the Rio Olympics so far when they tripped over each other in the women’s 5,000 metres – then helped one another to carry on. American Abbey D’Agnostino and Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand were 3,000m into the race today when D’Agnostino appeared to clip

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Dokpesi has not stepped down for anybody – Media team

THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship aspirant, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, has rubbished report making the rounds that he has stepped down for Chief Olabode George. Dokpesi’s media team stated that Chief Dokpesi has no intention of stepping down for anyone, as he is busy meeting with delegates across the federation. “High Chief Dokpesi is

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PDP chairmanship: Momentum gathers for Dokpesi’s emergence

·          As S/South, S/East drum support High Chief Raymond Dokpesi DELEGATES from the six states of the South South and the five states of the South East regions have pledged support for the candidacy of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi as the national chairman of the party ahead of the National Convention billed for August 17

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Goofed! ‘Abuja State’ represented at Miss Nigeria USA 2016 •Does charity still begin at home?

The Miss Nigeria United States 2016 beauty pageant, recently held in the US, where “Abuja State” was represented as one of the contestants, VICTOR OGUNYINKA (@vogunyinka) brings to bare the undertone of the exercise, which raises the question, does charity still begin at home? Home? Gone are the days when the home is that place where

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#WorldMalariaDay: Maintain hygienic environment – Dr Adeyanju

Victor Ogunyinka (@vogunyinka) AS the world marks another Malaria Day, the Commissioner for Health in Ondo State, Dr Dayo Adeyanju charged Nigerians to maintain hygienic environment as this will go a long way in eliminating malaria fever in Nigeria. Dr Adeyanju made this statement while speaking with journalists in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Dr

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Supermart.ng launches ‘Proudly Nigerian’ drive

Victor Ogunyinka (@vogunyinka) In its bid to encourage purchase of indigenous products, Supermart.ng has officially launched a ‘Proudly Nigeria’ drive initiative on Wednesday. Supermart.ng has labeled all locally produced products with a ‘Proudly Nigerian’ stamp, making it easier for customers to identify and spend their money on local products. Speaking at the launch, co-CEO, Gbolahan

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NANS passes vote of confidence on Ondo health commissioner

Dr Dayo Adeyanju Victor Ogunyinka (@vogunyinka) THE National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has passed a vote of confidence on the Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Dayo Adeyanju, for his outstanding performance in the health sector. This was made known by the representatives of the students during the 2015/2016 matriculation ceremony of 588 students

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