Budget Business Top Story

Sanwo-Olu to present Lagos Y2025 budget to legislature on November 21

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is set to present the Y2025 Appropriation Bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at noon. This highly anticipated event will unveil the “Budget of Sustainability,” a comprehensive plan to foster continuity, resilience, and prosperity for Lagosians. The Y2025 budget, dubbed the “Budget of Sustainability,” Read More…

Education Nigeria

President Tinubu dissolves Nnamdi Azikiwe University Council, removes key officials

In a decisive move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dissolved the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and removed key officials, including the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and the Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike. This action follows reports of irregularities in the appointment process. The council, led Read More…

Domestic Economy Family & Kids Featured Joy Mfon Essien Life Notes

Personality Types and You (2)

So, in the last article, we focused on the Gamma personality. The highlights of that personality were their drive to achieve personal goals and ambition, their love for order, their organised selves, and how they can push others to succeed. Where an Alpha leads, a Gamma achieves. Success to the Gamma is personal, and they Read More…

Boxing Sports Top Story

Streaming the Future: How the Tyson-Paul fight redefined sports media

Picture this: Over 60 million viewers from around the world glued to their screens, eagerly anticipating the showdown between a boxing legend and a social media star. The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight not only broke streaming records but also ignited a firestorm of controversy. From accusations of the fight being rigged to the Read More…

Crime Drug Trafficking Metro Top Story

NDLEA seizes billions worth of drugs in major Lagos drug bust

In a significant victory against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates, seizing large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids worth billions of naira. The operation, which took place at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and various locations across Lagos, led to the arrest of six Read More…

Metro Motor Accident

Truck driver kills revenue collector in Lagos, flees scene

A tragic incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday, November 17, 2024, when a reckless truck driver crushed a revenue collector to death and fled the scene. The victim, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was reportedly collecting tolls at a toll gate when the fatal accident happened. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the Read More…

Metro Traffic

Lagos faces three-month traffic nightmare as Marine Bridge shuts down

A significant traffic disruption is looming over Lagos as the state government has announced a three-month closure of the outbound lane of the Marine Bridge, starting from November 18, 2024. The closure is necessary to facilitate urgent asphalt repairs on the bridge, a crucial link for commuters and businesses in the Apapa axis. The Lagos Read More…

Elections Nigeria Ondo Top Story

INEC Declares APC’s Aiyedatiwa Winner Of Ondo Guber Poll

In a decisive victory, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo State gubernatorial election held on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Aiyedatiwa, the incumbent governor, secured a landslide win, polling a total of 366,781 votes, significantly ahead of his closest rival, Agboola Read More…

Entertainment Media Nigeria Top Story

Federal High Court orders NBC to cease harassment of media houses

In a landmark ruling, Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to halt the use of the NBC Act and Code to impose fines, threaten sanctions, and harass broadcast stations and other independent media houses across Nigeria. The judgment, delivered on Friday, marks a significant Read More…

Life Style & Beauty Top Story

Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina shines as first runner-up at Miss Universe 2024

In a historic achievement, Nigeria’s Chidimma Adetshina has secured the first runner-up position at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant, held in Mexico City. Competing against 126 contestants from around the world, including 18 from Africa, Adetshina’s performance has brought immense pride to Nigeria. Adetshina’s journey to the Miss Universe stage began with her victory at the Read More…