England forward Lauren James has been banned for two games after stamping on Nigeria player Michelle Alozie in the Women’s World Cup last 16. The 21-year-old Chelsea player received a red card for the incident in the 87th minute of Monday’s match in Brisbane, which England went on to win on penalties after the match Read More…
Day: 10 August 2023
Nigeria Draws $1.41 Billion Inflows as Naira Shifts Gears
In a notable turn of events, Nigeria’s currency market experienced a substantial inflow of $1.41 billion in June, as disclosed by the central bank on Thursday. This surge followed the dismantling of a multiple exchange rate framework that had been artificially propping up the naira’s strength. With the central bank’s June decision to remove foreign Read More…
Over Two-Thirds of Inmates Await Trial, Reveals Correctional Chief at Justice Conference
Startling statistics have emerged from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) as Controller-General Mr. Haliru Nababa disclosed that out of the total 79,076 inmates residing in correctional centres across the nation as of July 31, a staggering 54,171 are individuals awaiting trial. The revelation was made on Thursday in Abuja during an international conference focused on Read More…
Tragic Recovery: Body of Man Who Jumped into Lagoon Retrieved by Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service
A sombre update has emerged regarding the distressing incident that unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, as the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has successfully recovered the body of an adult male who tragically jumped into the lagoon from the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge. Confirmation of this heart-wrenching development came from none other than the Director of Read More…
Teen Duo Remanded at Borstal Home for Alleged Defilement of 11-Year-Old Neighbour
Two 17-year-olds were placed in the custody of an Abeokuta Borstal home (boys’ remand home) by an Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, following disturbing accusations of defiling an 11-year-old girl, their neighbour. Residing at 2, Oguntolu St., Shomolu, Lagos, the accused teenagers, both students, share the same residence with their parents. ASP Raji Akeem, Read More…
Dele Aiyenugba, Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper and Son Live Dream on Football Pitch
Dele Aiyenugba, a renowned former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has shared an extraordinary moment on the field as he played against his own son, Daniel. The heartwarming incident occurred during a thrilling semifinal match of a preseason tournament in Ikenne. Captaining their respective club sides, Dele Aiyenugba guarded the goalposts for Kwara United FC, while his Read More…
Eredo Council Launches Food Bank Amid Petrol Subsidy Removal Challenges
The Eredo Local Council Development Area in Lagos State has just launched a heartwarming food bank initiative to help soften the blow of the petrol subsidy removal for its residents. During the inauguration event held on a Thursday in Eredo-Epe, the chairman, Mr. Monsuru Akinloye, shared that the main aim of this project is to Read More…
Nigeria LNG Maintains Force Majeure Declaration Due to Persistent Disruptions
Nigeria LNG announced on Wednesday that the force majeure, initially declared in October due to extensive flooding causing supply disruptions, remains in effect. Force majeure denotes unforeseen external circumstances that hinder a contracting party from fulfilling its obligations. “The force majeure still stands due to the continued unavailability of upstream gas suppliers’ primary liquids evacuation Read More…
Lagos State Assures CAF of Premier Sporting Facilities for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
The Lagos State government has guaranteed the Confederation of African Football (CAF) cutting-edge sports facilities and a conducive atmosphere for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu conveyed this affirmation during a cordial meeting with a CAF Inspection Team on Wednesday at Alausa, Ikeja. The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Read More…
FBI Fatally Shoots Man Threatening Biden Ahead of Utah Visit
On Wednesday, a man who had posted violent threats against President Joe Biden and other officials online was fatally shot during an FBI raid. FBI agents were executing an arrest warrant on Craig Robertson at his residence in Utah, mere hours before President Biden’s scheduled visit to the state. A criminal complaint detailed Robertson’s threats, Read More…