In a thrilling Champions League clash, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Sevilla. Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus found the back of the net on either side of halftime, propelling Arsenal to the top of Group B at the midpoint of the pool stage. Martinelli’s lightning-quick opener, a result of a breakaway from Read More…
Month: October 2023
Ebun Comets secure victory against Oluyole Warriors in 2023 Nigeria Basketball Premier League
In a thrilling match at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, the Ebun Comets of Lagos clinched a hard-fought victory over the Oluyole Warriors of Ibadan with a final score of 52-48. The 2023 Nigeria Basketball Premier League continues to showcase exciting talent and fierce competition, with this victory marking the second win in three Read More…
Lagos State aims to become a global tourism destination, says Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to transform the state into a renowned global tourism destination. He made this statement on Monday while hosting the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and her delegation during a courtesy visit to Lagos House in Ikeja. During the Read More…
Activists urge Governor Sanwo-Olu and security agencies to end land grabbing menace in Lagos State
Human rights activists, operating under the banner of the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights, have passionately appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and security authorities to put an end to the reign of land grabbers that have plagued Lagos State. During a joint news conference held on Monday in Lagos, the Centre for Human and Read More…
Supreme Court dismisses APM’s, reserves judgment on Atiku and Obi’s presidential election appeals
The Supreme Court has been actively addressing significant appeals related to the 2023 presidential election. In a recent ruling, the court dismissed the appeal filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), challenging the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Justice Inyang Okoro, leading a panel of seven Read More…
Nigeria’s 2022 internally generated revenue grows to N1.92 trillion
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) witnessed a 1.6 per cent year-on-year growth in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), amounting to N1.92 trillion in 2022, up from N1.89 trillion in 2021. These figures are outlined in the NBS report on Internally Generated Revenue at Read More…
76 arrested for attending birthday party and planned same-sex wedding in Northern Nigeria
In northern Nigeria, the paramilitary agency, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), disclosed that 76 individuals were arrested for participating in a birthday party for gay people, with reports that the organiser had also intended to conduct a same-sex wedding, an act deemed illegal in the country. This incident represents the latest in Read More…
Nigeria expects $10 billion inflows to alleviate forex market liquidity crunch
Nigeria anticipates the inflow of $10 billion in foreign currency over the next few weeks to alleviate the liquidity constraints in the foreign exchange market, which have hampered growth in Africa’s largest economy, according to Finance Minister Wale Edun. The West African nation has grappled with persistent dollar shortages, a consequence of foreign investors exiting Read More…
Nigeria celebrates P&ID victory as $11 Billion damages bill overturned in corruption case
Nigeria marked a historic victory on Monday as it successfully overturned an $11 billion damages ruling tied to a collapsed gas project, a case characterised by a London High Court judge as a stark example of greed and corruption. Previously, Africa’s most populous nation had been ordered to pay this substantial sum, equivalent to about Read More…
FG reaffirms commitment to insurance sector at National Insurance Conference
The Federal Government, on Monday, reiterated its unwavering dedication to the transformation of the insurance sector and the safety of Nigerian citizens. The Commissioner for Insurance (CFI) at the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Sunday Thomas, emphasised this commitment during the National Insurance Conference 2023 in Abuja, which was centred around the theme “Redefining Safety – Read More…