Lagos, once a modest fishing village and pepper farm, has blossomed into a bustling metropolis, becoming Nigeria’s economic powerhouse and a key player in West Africa. With unprecedented growth, it is projected to become Africa’s most populous city within the next 50 years, with a staggering rise in population from 15 million to an estimated Read More…
Day: 24 July 2023
Empowered for Global Transformation: Role of The Youth in Nation Building
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed educators, proud parents, and, most importantly, the brilliant graduating class of Newhall International School, 2023. Today, we gather here to celebrate a significant milestone in your lives. As you stand on the precipice of a new chapter, I congratulate every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. You Read More…
Lagos State Government Dismisses Allegations of Lekki Tollgate Mass Burial for #EndSARS Victims
“In the strongest terms, we refute these baseless allegations and clarify that there was no mass burial at Lekki Tollgate,” stated Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health in Lagos. He emphasised that the accusations were nothing more than deliberate attempts to misinform the public and tarnish the reputation of the Read More…
Caring Hands Empowerment Foundation Awarded 2022 UN-SDG GOAL 4: Quality Education-Champion of the Year
“Caring Hands Empowerment Foundation is the deserving winner of the 2022 UN-SDG GOAL 4: Quality Education-Champion of the Year Award,” announced Mr. Eche Munonye, the Editor-In-Chief of CSR Reporters Magazine, during the award ceremony on Tuesday, 18th July. He expressed the organization’s commitment to report on NGOs and individuals making a positive impact on society, Read More…
Red Bull Smashes Formula One Record, Max Verstappen Left with Broken Trophy
In an eventful Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, Red Bull Racing achieved a remarkable feat, securing their 12th consecutive win, breaking McLaren’s 1988 record of 11 successive victories. However, an unexpected mishap occurred amidst the celebrations, leaving Max Verstappen with a broken winner’s trophy. The double world champion, Max Verstappen, momentarily placed the delicate porcelain Read More…
Super Falcons’ Head Coach Gets Advice on Midfield Issues: Local Coach and Pundits Weigh In
Following the Super Falcons’ recent draw against Canada in the Women’s World Cup, local coach Randy Waldrum has been advised by experts to address the team’s midfield concerns in order to find their much-needed balance on the field. In exclusive interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, various pundits and coaches shared Read More…
The Writer in Kole Omotoso Never Dies
The news that came from Johannesburg, South Africa on July 19 was heartrending: Kole Omotoso is dead! The lionized writer, Kole Omotoso, was my teacher at the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, for four years of my study there in the Dramatic Arts Department with Professor Wole Soyinka as Head of Department. Read More…