In a significant development, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has confirmed that Israeli troops are now “in the heart of Gaza City,” coinciding with the one-month mark since Hamas’s October 7 attack. Gallant highlighted the full coordination between land, air, and sea forces in this operation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu added to the statement, revealing Read More…
Month: November 2023
Tiger Woods takes centre stage in tech-focused golf league, launching Jupiter Links team
In a significant announcement, Tiger Woods is set to lead the ownership group of the sixth and final team in the innovative tech-focused indoor golf league, the TGL. Notably, Woods himself will be a competitor in this league, as revealed by the league on Tuesday. Named “Jupiter Links Golf Club,” this team is gearing up Read More…
Erling Haaland shines in Champions League, nears record for fastest 40 goals
Erling Haaland’s ankle injury had thrown his participation in Manchester City’s clash with Young Boys into uncertainty just three days ago. However, on Tuesday, he delivered a stellar performance, netting two goals in City’s 3-0 Champions League victory, edging closer to yet another remarkable record. In the wake of this impressive display, Haaland now boasts Read More…
Irish Chef Alan Fisher dethrones GWR champion Hilda Baci in epic culinary battle!
In a culinary showdown that will go down in history, Alan Fisher, the Irish chef and owner of a restaurant in Japan, has dethroned the reigning champion, Hilda Baci from Nigeria, by smashing two Guinness World Records titles. Alan’s first remarkable triumph was in the “longest cooking marathon (individual),” a grueling battle that stretched for Read More…
Lagos State Assembly begins review of 2022 Auditor General’s Report for MDAs
The Lagos State House of Assembly has initiated a comprehensive assessment and review of the 2022 Auditor General’s Report for the state’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The objective of this undertaking, as conveyed by Hon. Kehinde Olaide Joseph, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (State), is to employ the committee’s statutory oversight as a Read More…
LASG deploys traffic management officers for Third Mainland Bridge repairs
The Lagos State Government has taken proactive measures to ensure safe and efficient traffic management during the repair of the ramps leading to Adekunle from Oworonshoki and Lagos Island. Over 100 Traffic Management Officers have been deployed to oversee the diversion points and alternative routes, aiming to minimise disruptions and ensure the safety of motorists. Read More…
Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu advocates against quack health services for pregnant women
Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the Wife of Lagos State Governor, has cautioned pregnant women against seeking antenatal, delivery, and post-natal health services from quacks. She raised concerns over the dangers posed by such unqualified practitioners, emphasising the need to discourage pregnant women from patronising them, including those who practice orthodox medicine illegally. She commended the Traditional Read More…
U.S. foresees $100 billion revenue from Nigeria’s creative industries by 2030
Ramnin Toloui, Assistant Secretary for U.S. Economic and Business Affairs, has predicted that Nigeria’s creative industries could generate $100 billion in revenue by 2030. Speaking at the Africa Creative Market Conference in Lagos, Toloui also suggested that the industry, if properly harnessed, could create up to 2.7 million jobs by 2050. The conference, focused on Read More…
Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu extend condolences to Anambra Gov. Soludo on father’s passing
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra following the death of his father, Pa Simeon Soludo. In a statement, Tinubu described the late Pa Soludo as a dignified and charitable family man and prayed for his eternal rest. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, also expressed his sympathies, Read More…
Labour Party Leader Peter Obi criticises Supreme Court ruling, vows to fight for ‘New Nigeria’
The leader of Nigeria’s opposition Labour Party, Peter Obi, expressed his criticism on Monday regarding the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which upheld President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February elections. Obi also pledged to persist in his fight for a “New Nigeria.” The Supreme Court’s decision on October 26 dismissed the attempt to overturn the Read More…