Politics Top Story World

From women to migrants: What does a Biden win mean for Africa?

By Nita Bhalla Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the U.S. presidential election is set to affect Africa’s 1.3 billion people on issues ranging from climate change and immigration to women’s health and human rights, according to academics and analysts. Under the Trump administration, the United States pulled out of the landmark Paris climate accord, issued travel Read More…

Metro Top Story Tragedy

Tanker explosion claims 2 lives, destroys 23 vehicles on Lagos/Ibadan expressway

A Daf tanker loaded with 45,000 litres of petrol exploded on Saturday at World Oil Filling Station after Kara Bridge along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, claiming two lives and destroying 23 vehicles. The fallen tanker resulted in fire explosion, following the trail of the spilled petrol which affected 23 other vehicles parked close to the scene. Lagos Read More…

Featured Infrastructure Metro

LASG closes Adejobi, Adegba, Works roads for Lagos-Ibadan rail project

Lagos State Government has announced plans to close down Adejobi Street, Agege, Adegbola Level Crossing and Works Road for three days from Monday for the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway project. A statement by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation said that the road closures would begin on the 9th, 11th and 12th of Nov. Read More…

Featured Football Sports

Chelsea move up to third after 4-1 win over Sheffield United

Chelsea hit back in impressive fashion after going behind to overwhelm bottom club Sheffield United 4-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The win meant they move into third-place in the English Premier League (EPL). David McGoldrick’s neat flick gave the visitors a surprise ninth minute lead but Chelsea responded with goals by Tammy Abraham and Read More…