On Friday, a powerful earthquake struck remote western Nepal, claiming the lives of more than 100 people and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The affected areas, Jajarkot and West Rukum, located 500 kilometres (310 miles) west of Kathmandu, are characterised by rugged terrain, where security forces have been mobilised to support rescue Read More…
Year: 2023
Governor Sanwo-Olu establishes Lagos International Financial Centre Council
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State signed Executive Order 3 on Friday in Ikeja, officially establishing the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC) Council. This council will play a crucial role in forging strategic partnerships that will enhance the economic prosperity of Lagos State and Nigeria. During the inauguration of the council, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised that Read More…
Ikeja Electric marks 10th anniversary with 830,292 meter deployments
Ikeja Electric (IE) celebrated its 10th anniversary by announcing the successful deployment of 830,292 meters to its customers over the past decade. The statement, released on Friday in Lagos by Mr. Kingsley Okotie, Head of Media Communication, quoted the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Folake Soetan, as she highlighted this achievement during the event. Soetan Read More…
Djokovic advances to Paris Masters semi-finals, setting up clash with Rublev
World number one Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a seventh Paris Masters title with a quarter-final victory over Holger Rune on Friday. Djokovic’s steady performance avenged his previous year’s defeat by the resilient young player, winning 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-4. He now prepares for a semi-final showdown against Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev, who overcame Read More…
NOC President urges sports federations to use African games as testing ground for 2024 Olympics
In a recent development, Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has urged sports federations to assess their level of preparedness for the 2024 Olympics by utilising the African Games as a testing ground. He emphasised the importance of using the African Games for both qualification and raising awareness for the upcoming Olympics. Read More…
Lagos Women Run 2023 offers increased prize money and empowerment programmes
The organisers of the 2023 annual Lagos Women Run have announced significant enhancements, including larger prize money and empowerment initiatives, to provide participants with a more enriching experience. Tayo Popoola, the convener of Lagos Women Run, revealed the prize money for this year’s event has been raised from N1 million to N1.5 million. In addition Read More…
Fear grips Ibasa Ijegun-Egba residents as police and land grabbers invade community
Residents of Ibasa Ijegun-Egba, a riverine community in Oriade Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos, expressed their distress as they reported an invasion of their community by alleged police officers and land grabbers, leading to the disruption of peace and daily life since October 27. Chief Tajudeen Ibikunle, the Traditional Ruler of the Ibasa Ijegun-Imore Read More…
Joint efforts to eliminate alcohol and drug sales at motor parks can reduce road fatalities, says FRSC Lagos Sector Commander
The Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Babatunde Farinloye, stressed the importance of collective action to eliminate the sale of alcoholic beverages and drugs at motor parks as a measure to reduce road fatalities. He made this declaration during the commencement of the 2023 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign Read More…
Nigerian Navy halts fuel thieves targetting pipeline in Lagos
“Fuel thieves targeting pipelines in Lagos were thwarted by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT,” announced Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, the Commander of NNS BEECROFT. In a statement conveyed by Sub.-Lt. Happiness Collins, Oguntuga disclosed that the siphoning of petrol from an NNPCL pipeline at Atlas Cove, Lagos, was successfully disrupted on Wednesday. This operation was Read More…
Nigeria joins overwhelming UN majority rejecting U.S. trade embargo against Cuba
Nigeria, a steadfast participant in the international arena, played a significant role in the United Nations General Assembly’s decisive stance against the United States’ prolonged economic and trade embargo on Cuba. In a remarkable show of international solidarity, Nigeria, alongside 186 other United Nations Member States, cast their votes against the longstanding U.S. policy of Read More…