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…
Year: 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta voices outrage over controversial goal in Newcastle’s victory
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…
Prime Atlantic squash tournament crowns Onaopemipo Adegoke and Rofiat Abudulazeez as champions
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…
LAMATA announces end of 50% transport rebate
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…
Emergency repairs on Eko Bridge to cause temporary closure
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…
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates new cabinet member and permanent secretaries in Lagos State
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…
Lagos State government commits to poverty reduction through decent work and social protection
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…
France commits to returning $150 million Abacha loot to strengthen bilateral relations with Nigeria
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…
Justice orders EFCC to release or produce Emefiele
Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of an FCT High Court issued an order on Thursday directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately release the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, or bring him before the court on November 6. The order was given following the court’s consideration Read More…
Global governments race to implement AI regulations amidst rapid technological advancements
In an era marked by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), governments worldwide are grappling with the task of creating effective regulations to govern the technology’s use. Notably, Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT has contributed to the complexity of this issue, prompting various national and international governing bodies to take action. Australia is addressing the prevention Read More…