Real Madrid emerged victorious in the Spanish Super Cup with an emphatic 4-1 triumph over arch-rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia. Vinicius Jr stole the spotlight, scoring a first-half hat-trick, while Ronald Araujo’s second yellow card reduced Barcelona to 10 men. Real Madrid’s dominance left Barcelona struggling to cope, and the match took a turn for Read More…
Month: January 2024
Nigeria force 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in AFCON opener; Coach Peseiro remains optimistic
Nigeria forced Equatorial Guinea to a frustrating 1-1 draw in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A at Ebimpe’s Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. Ivan Salvador’s composed finish in the 36th minute gave Equatorial Guinea the lead, but Victor Osimhen’s difficult header in an empty net levelled the score for Nigeria. Read More…
LAMATA warns commuters against unauthorised payments, clarifies rail service procedures
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a warning to commuters, emphasising the necessity of making payments for transport services only into authorised bank accounts. In a statement, Mr. Kolawole Ojelabi, a Consultant in Corporate Communications at LAMATA, stressed the importance of avoiding transfers to personal accounts under any circumstance. He addressed a Read More…
Experiencing the Blessing of Family-Lessons from Isaac and Rebecca
(Genesis 25:19-34) The family is one of the greatest blessings that God can bestow upon mankind. Every human being comes into the world through a family. The family we belong to has the primary responsibility of providing for us, protecting us, supporting us, training us on how to live and to be able to fend Read More…
Too Poor To Revolt?
Veteran politician Sule Lamido may not parade a chain of degrees, but he does appear to exercise his cerebral faculties admirably when trying to explain away the cul-de-sac to which he and his colleagues have transported Nigerians. This country, famed for having the happiest people on the planet, has always managed to step back each Read More…
De Bruyne’s late heroics propel Manchester City, Chelsea grinds out narrow win over Fulham
In a dramatic turn of events, Kevin de Bruyne orchestrated a stunning late comeback, securing a 3-2 victory for Manchester City against Newcastle United on Saturday. De Bruyne, making his first Premier League appearance since the season opener, entered as a substitute in the 69th minute and turned the tide with a clinical equaliser. His Read More…
AFCON 2023 kicks off with mesmerising opening ceremony, Côte d’Ivoire triumphs in spectacular opener
The highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) commenced with a dazzling opening ceremony at the Ebimpé Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Saturday, celebrating Africa’s rich diversity and culture. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the ceremony unfolded with a vibrant display of traditional Ivorian dances and music, featuring performers Read More…
Femi Falana berates police brutality against lawyers, calls for justice
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mr. Femi Falana has criticised the police for their inhumane treatment of lawyers and the general public. Falana, a human rights activist, expressed his dismay during a protest in Lagos where hundreds of lawyers gathered to denounce the alleged brutality by the Lagos State Police Command personnel. The peaceful protest Read More…
Ikeja Court reserves judgement in rape case against Lagos Bishop
The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has announced the reservation of judgement until Jan. 26 in a case involving Lagos Bishop Oluwafeyiropo Daniel. The Bishop, from I Reign Christian Ministry, faces charges of raping his assistant pastor and one other individual, with an additional charge of attempted rape on a separate alleged survivor. Read More…
Sanwo-Olu advocates multifaceted approach for enhanced cocoa economic growth
In a bid to maximise the benefits of cocoa production and foster economic growth, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, emphasised the need for a multifaceted approach. Speaking at the International Cocoa and Chocolate Forum (ICCF) 2024 in Lagos, he outlined key strategies for the cocoa sector’s enhancement. Represented by Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Read More…