Celebrity Metro Top Story

Naomi Campbell, Lagos, partner on Badagry Tourism

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, has expressed the readiness of the State Government to collaborate with the private sector to revamp the tourism sites in Badagry and develop them to international standard. Bonu disclosed this during the visit of Naomi Campbell, a Black Model based in Read More…

Football Sports Top Story

Martin Odegaard could be denied Arsenal transfer wish as Zinedine Zidane sets Real Madrid stance

Real Madrid still see attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard as a key fixture within their long-term plans despite allowing him to join Arsenal on loan last month. That is according to Spanish media outlet Marca, who claim the La Liga giants still see the Norway international as an important member of the squad who will get Read More…

Golf Notes Sports

Tiger Woods in ‘good spirits’ after more hospital treatment following car crash

Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas to wear red shirt, black pants on Sunday in honor of Tiger Woods Fifteen-time major winner Tiger Woods is recovering and in “good spirits” after he received successful follow-up procedures on injuries sustained this week in a car accident, according to a statement posted to his Twitter account on Friday. Woods, Read More…

Entertainment Notes TV & Film

‘Superman’ reboot in the works at Warner Bros. produced by J.J. Abrams

A new Superman reboot produced by J.J. Abrams is reportedly in the works. According to Deadline, author Ta-Nehisi Coates is writing the film’s screenplay for Warner Bros. and DC. Abrams will produce the feature under his Bad Robot label alongside Hannah Minghella. No plot details have been shared yet and there’s no word on who will star Read More…

Celebrity Entertainment Top Story

The real reason for the Kim Kardashian/Kanye West divorce

The reason that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s are divorcing has been revealed. In the famous ex couple’s divorce papers the Keeping Up With The Kardashian’s star, 40, cited “irreconcilable differences” as the motivation for ending her marriage of seven years to the 43-year-old rapper. Her filing was viewed by The Sun and it also Read More…

Metro Notes

Lagos govt, key stakeholders agree on new e-call up system for truck operations

In continuation of efforts to finding a solution to the maritime sector activities that have plagued Apapa and its environs with daily traffic gridlock, the Lagos State Government, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and Truck Transit Park (TTP) have reached a resolution on the strategy to be adopted for the new e-call Read More…

Culture & Arts Metro Top Story

Lagos partners Ebony Life to host “Eko Culture Series”

The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with Ebony Life Place, has started a monthly series on Tourism, Arts, Creativity, Hospitality and Cultural events, tagged “EKO CULTURE SERIES”, as a way of promoting the rich diversity of what Lagos represents to both local and international communities as well as tourists. The Read More…

Business Debt Metro Notes

Proceeds from Lagos N100BN Bond utilised for capital projects – DMO

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Debt Management Office (DMO), Mr. Olujimi Ige, has disclosed that funds accessed by the State Ministries, Departments and Agencies from the proceeds of the N100bn Bond issued in January 2020, were used for developmental and capital projects across the State. Commenting on the Bond issued early last year by the Read More…

Health Metro Notes

Sesor and Edo medical women collaborate on mental wellness, host online seminar

As part of its ongoing 10th anniversary celebrations, Sesor is hosting a two-day free mental wellness seminar to address current issues including the trauma of COVID-19, social unrest, uncertainty and a worsening economy between 26th and 27th February. The seminar will provide participants with tools for coping with today’s challenges and stresses and is being Read More…

Boxing Sports Top Story

Tyson Fury casts doubts on whether Anthony Joshua fight will proceed

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury 30-0-1 (21) has cast fresh doubt on whether his mooted four-belt unification bout with WBA, WBO and IBF counterpart Anthony Joshua 24-1 (22) will ever take place. The 32-year-old self-styled Gypsy King revealed the fight is no closer to being signed than it was a year ago but insisted he Read More…