The Olumide Oyedeji Basketball Foundation on Thursday in Lagos announced that a basketball attraction for under-17 players will begin on Sept. 17. Olumide Oyedeji, an ex-international player, said the event would last for six weeks. “No fewer than 400 kids will be in attendance at basketball courts in Ilupeju, Ajegunle, Oworonshoki and Ikorodu,” he said. Read More…
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested five suspected telecommunication cable thieves in the Ikoyi area of the state. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesman, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday. He identified the detained suspects as Yekini Mohammed, 52; Mohammed Abdullahi, 37; Tukur Mukaila, 42; Abdulrazaq Abdulrahmon, 25; and Danladi Nura, Read More…
Diary of a single mum When a single woman is dressed up and out for a fun time, they say it’s okay because she could meet her potential husband at a social gathering. When it is a single mother, they ask “shouldn’t she be at home with her child/children? What is she doing going out Read More…
The Murtala Mohammed International Airport Cargo Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 7000 pieces of male donkey genitals being smuggled out of the country to Hong Kong. Sambo Dangaladima, the command’s Customs Area Controller, disclosed while addressing journalists. “The importers falsely declared these illegal wildlife parts as cow male genitals. After due Read More…
President Muhammadu Buhari says he received with immense sadness news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll of the United Kingdom. The Nigerian leader made his feelings known in a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Thursday in Abuja. He said: ”My family and I, and the more than 200 million Read More…
Britain’s new King has described the death of the Queen, who he called his “beloved Mother”, as the “greatest sadness” for his family. One of the first acts of the new monarch – whose title has been confirmed by the Prime Minister as King Charles III – was to speak of his grief and highlight Read More…
Queen Elizabeth II will be commemorated by pomp and ceremony as Britain begins a period of mourning on Friday to mark the death of its former monarch. Gun salutes will ring out in the capital and bells will toll across the country, with churches, chapels, and cathedrals encouraged by the Church of England to open Read More…
Dr. Seyi Oyesola, Chief Executive Officer/Founder of Anesthesia and Critical Care Consultants (A3C’s), says there is an urgent need for formal training for personnel in the speciality to enhance skills and medical procedures in the country. Oyesola, who is a Consultant in anaesthesia and critical care made the call during A3C’s team’s visit to the Read More…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Ministry of Health have partnered with UrbanBetter, an advocacy and research platform on the CITYZENS4CLEANAIR initiative to address various health challenges emanating from the environmental pollution in different parts of the state. ‘Cityzens4CleanAir’ is a campaign on clean air and physical activity to support evidence-informed advocacy Read More…
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, in Lagos asked Nigerians to believe in the competence of the Nigerian Armed Forces to safeguard and bring long-lasting peace and stability to the country. Proclaiming open the 12th Nigerian Navy Games, LAGOS 2022, the President in a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces Read More…