Football Sports Top Story Women's World Cup

US and Netherlands Thrilling Draw in Women’s World Cup Clash

Co-captain Lindsey Horan’s second-half strike salvaged a thrilling 1-1 draw for the United States against the Netherlands in a captivating Women’s World Cup Group E match on Thursday. The much-anticipated rematch of the 2019 final lived up to expectations, with the Dutch dominating the first half while the Americans found their rhythm after the break. Read More…

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Business Top Story Transportation

Russian Electric Car Plant Expresses Interest in Nigeria’s Rail Transportation

“TMH Actively Explores New Business Opportunities in Nigeria,” says CEO Valentin Yadritsev During an exclusive tour of the Oktyabrsky Electric Car plant, CEO Valentin Yadritsev of OEVRZ, a subsidiary of TMH and renowned producer of metro trains for St. Petersburg metro, shared TMH’s strong commitment to bolster Nigeria’s transportation sector. Select journalists from Nigeria, Algeria, Read More…

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Circular Economy Metro Top Story

Lagos State Unveils Circular Economy Initiative to Create New Wealth and Sustainability

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State stated, “Implementing the circular economy initiative would create new wealth for the state.” He made this announcement on Wednesday during the Lagos Circular Economy Hotspot 2023 conference, which was organized in collaboration with the Circular Economy Innovation Partnership (CEIP) and the African Circular Economy Network. According to Sanwo-Olu, “The Read More…

Education Metro Top Story

Lagos State Education Ministry Restructured for Enhanced Service Delivery

The Lagos State Government has undergone a restructuring and renaming process for the Ministry of Education and some Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to enhance performance and improve service delivery. This announcement was made by the Head of Service (HOS), Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a circular issued on Thursday in Lagos. The changes involve the Read More…

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Niger Republic Top Story World

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum Deposed in Military Coup; West Expresses Concern

Late on Wednesday, a group of soldiers appeared on Niger’s national television, announcing the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from power. Colonel Amadou Abdramane, flanked by nine other officers, read a statement declaring that the defence and security forces had taken this action due to the deteriorating security situation and perceived mismanagement of the country. Read More…

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Health Nigeria Top Story

Frontline Nigerian Public Medics Commence Indefinite Strike Over Pay Rise Demands

On Wednesday, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced the initiation of an indefinite strike among frontline doctors in Nigerian public hospitals. The strike has been triggered by various grievances, including the call for a pay rise after the withdrawal of petrol subsidies. The doctors become the first group of public sector workers to Read More…