Madonna, the iconic pop superstar, is set to kick off her highly-anticipated tour, “Madonna: The Celebration Tour,” in London’s O2 Arena this Saturday. This tour, spanning her illustrious 40-year career, was initially slated to begin in Vancouver in July but had to be postponed due to the singer’s hospitalisation for a severe bacterial infection. With Read More…
Month: October 2023
Lagos State Government shuts Mile 12 and Owode Onirin markets due to unhygienic conditions and environmental infractions
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to address deteriorating hygiene and environmental violations in Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, announcing their immediate closure. This operation, conducted jointly by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), was initiated at the directive of Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner Read More…
Nigeria’s economic woes cast shadow over diverging oil demand forecasts for 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects a more significant slowdown, while the producer organisation OPEC remains hopeful, driven by China-led growth, casting doubt on the growing gap in oil demand predictions for 2024 due to demand destruction in Nigeria. For years, OPEC and the IEA, representing industrialised nations, have been locked in disputes regarding long-term Read More…
NSSF launches WeNaija campaign to empower youth advocates for HPV vaccine uptake
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), led by GM/CEO Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, organised a virtual media briefing to introduce its 3rd WeNaija campaign, aimed at equipping and empowering Nigerian youths to drive community engagement. Journalists and news editors from across Nigeria participated in the briefing, gaining deeper insights into the Fund’s strategic initiatives, including the Read More…
Sesor initiates livelihood support programme for 78 IDP women in Lagos
Sesor, in collaboration with the Grooming Centre, has launched the first phase of its livelihood support funds disbursement programme, commencing with a pre-disbursement training event named the ‘Advanced Business & Financial Literacy Training Programme.’ The event took place at Sesor Space in Lagos and was designed for 200 displaced women. The training, conducted in English, Read More…
Nigerian Navy Ship seizes 44 bags of rice in Lagos creek
The Nigerian Navy Base (NNS) BEECROFT has intercepted a wooden fishing boat transporting 44 bags of parboiled rice within the Agbara creeks of Lagos State. Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, the Commander of NNS BEECROFT, announced this development in a statement released on Thursday in Lagos, as conveyed by Sub-Lt. Happiness Collins, the Base Information Officer. Commodore Read More…
Nigerian Sprinter Divine Oduduru receives six-year doping ban
Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru has been handed a six-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Union (AIU) for violating two doping regulations. In a statement released on Thursday, the AIU disclosed that Oduduru was penalised with a four-year ban for the possession of prohibited substances and an additional two years for “aggravating circumstances.” Furthermore, Oduduru has Read More…
Sanwo-Olu reiterates support for Africa Movie Academy Awards
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his dedication to the success of the 19th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). The announcement came through a statement signed by Tony Anih, the Chief Operating Officer of AMAA. The prestigious continental film awards ceremony is set to take place on October 29 at the Marriot Hotel Read More…
Lagos farmers and stakeholders urged to conserve water resources
In a call for greater environmental responsibility, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, has encouraged those involved in the agricultural value chain, including farmers, food processors, and marketers, to exercise judicious use of water resources. This call to action occurred during a road walk organised by the Lagos State Government as part of Read More…
2023 AFCON Draw: Nigeria’s Super Eagles placed in Group A
The draw for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) took place on Thursday night at the Parc Des Expositions in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Nigeria’s Super Eagles found themselves in Group A alongside the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, as well as Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. The event featured the participation of two legendary football figures: Read More…