The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has reassured the public about his safety following a recent incident near the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State. A source close to the Minister shared that Adelabu remains in good spirits and undeterred by the occurrence. The private aircraft, carrying the Minister and some of his Read More…
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressed the United States’ intention to develop a “more useful and effective” trade programme with Africa as negotiations are currently underway to revamp a two-decade-old duty-free initiative. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is set to expire in September 2025. AGOA grants qualifying countries duty-free access to the U.S. Read More…
Israeli Hostages, Humanitarian Crisis, and Diplomatic Efforts Dominate Ongoing Conflict Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Arab countries are pushing for an immediate ceasefire, while the United States expresses concerns about the potential for Hamas to regroup. The situation remains complex, with Israeli hostages, a growing humanitarian crisis, and continuous diplomatic efforts in the spotlight. Read More…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta didn’t mince words as he expressed his profound disappointment after Anthony Gordon’s controversial goal secured a 1-0 home victory for Newcastle against his side. Arteta gave a scathing assessment of the match officials and the Premier League’s standards, revealing his deep frustration. The contentious goal was allowed after an extensive triple Read More…
In a thrilling finale of the second edition of the Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament on Saturday, Onaopemipo Adegoke and Rofiat Abudulazeez emerged as the victors in the male and female categories, reasserting their dominance as Nigeria’s top-ranked players. Kicking off on October 31 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, the tournament featured players Read More…
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a public notice, signaling the conclusion of the 50% rebate on transport fares within the regulated transport system in Lagos. The announcement comes as the discount, introduced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on August 2, 2023, is set to expire this Sunday. Starting from Monday, November 6, Read More…
Lagos State Government Announces Traffic Diversion Between Costain and Alaka Descent The Lagos State Government has issued a public notification regarding emergency repairs on the Eko Bridge, situated between Costain and Alaka descent. In order to facilitate these crucial repair works, the bridge will be temporarily closed to traffic. Starting from 8 a.m. on Saturday, Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State marked an important occasion on Friday as he inaugurated a new member of the Executive Council and two Permanent Secretaries at the Lagos House in Ikeja. The governor emphasised that these appointments were aimed at expanding the scope of the state’s healthcare system. Mrs. Oluwakemi Ogunyemi, a highly trained Read More…
The Lagos State Government, under the leadership of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing access to decent work and social protection as part of its poverty reduction efforts. Mrs. Bolaji Dada, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, made this declaration during an event held Read More…
To bolster bilateral relations, France has pledged to return $150 million of the late Gen. Sani Abacha’s frozen assets to Nigeria. The commitment, announced in Abuja, is a response to a request from the Nigerian Ministry of Justice. France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ms. Catherine Colonna, stated that the returned funds would be Read More…
