Sterling One Foundation has partnered with mrh Collective, Sterling Bank Ltd., and other partners to stage a five-kilometre run to stop maternal mortality in the country. The five-kilometre run took off from I Fitness Gym located at Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1 and ended at the Munri Okunola Park. Victoria Island. Speaking to newsmen at Read More…
Month: October 2023
Israeli forces launch ground operations in Gaza amid ongoing conflict
Israeli forces have initiated ground operations against Hamas in Gaza on Sunday, marking what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has termed the second phase of a three-week-old conflict with the aim of weakening the Palestinian militant group. As Israeli warplanes continue to carry out airstrikes and Israeli troops, along with armoured units, advance into the Read More…
Onaopemipo Adegoke and Rofiat Abudulazeez clinch top honours in John Hetts Sports Foundation tournament
In a thrilling culmination of the inaugural John Hetts Sports Foundation (JHSF) tournament on Saturday, Onaopemipo Adegoke and Rofiat Abudulazeez emerged victorious in the male and female divisions, reaffirming their status as Nigeria’s top-ranked players. This exciting competition, which kicked off on October 25 and concluded on October 28 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Read More…
Knocked down Tyson Fury edges out Francis Ngannou by split decision in epic clash in Saudi Arabia
In a jaw-dropping showdown that nearly witnessed one of boxing’s most stunning upsets, WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury emerged victorious over former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in a non-title battle in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Fury, the undefeated holder of one of the sport’s most prestigious titles, narrowly dodged his first loss at the Read More…
That Abraham’s children may live together in peace
They both claim Abraham as their progenitor. Physically alike to the outside eye, it is difficult to tell one from the other but for ethnic differences such as the shape of the beard, Muslim skullcap (Taqiyah) or Jewish kippah, and other cultural peculiarities, they are cousins but can hardly tolerate each other. Providence has fated Read More…
Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings-the Example of Hannah
(1 Samuel 1:1-2:1-11, 18-22) According to Paul the Apostle, only God can supply all the needs of His children (Phil. 4:19— “19 And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus”). He went further to state that God can do exceedingly abundantly above all that we can Read More…
‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry dies at 54
Matthew Perry, the actor renowned for his iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing in the 1990s hit U.S. television series “Friends” and known for candidly sharing his battle with substance abuse in his 2022 memoir, has tragically passed away at the age of 54. The news of his demise was conveyed through a statement posted on Read More…
Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, arrested by EFCC after DSS detention
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, into custody shortly after his release from Department of State Services (DSS) detention, according to reports. Emefiele is currently undergoing interrogation at the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja. Sources suggest that the anti-graft agency is investigating Emefiele over Read More…
Lagos authorities crack down on unauthorised vehicle parking on bridges
In line with the State Government’s directives to clear vehicles from bridges in the Lagos Island business district, a coordinated operation involving operatives from the Central Business District (CBD), LASTMA, the Army, and the Police was conducted today to dislodge vehicles parked on Ebute Ero, Idumota, and Carter Bridges, all situated within Lagos Island. Not Read More…
Sanwo-Olu takes bold actions for transportation and public health: Omotoso emphasises commitment to residents’ well-being
“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has taken significant actions to improve the lives of the people of Lagos State,” Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, highlighted during his recent visit to Radio Lagos/Eko FM. One of the significant actions taken by Governor Sanwo-Olu in response to the removal of petrol subsidies was the immediate reduction Read More…