Coronation Group Ltd, the proud title sponsor of the 2024 Lagos Polo Tournament Silver Cup, reaffirmed its dedication to fostering the growth of polo in Nigeria during the finals of the prestigious tournament held at the Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi. Wole Onasanya, the Chief Executive of Coronation Group, underscored the company’s unwavering support for the Read More…
Month: February 2024
Italy’s top court rules against sending sea migrants back to Libya, charities applaud verdict
Italy’s highest appeals court has delivered a landmark ruling, deeming the practice of returning sea migrants to Libya unlawful, a decision celebrated by charitable organisations and human rights advocates. The Court of Cassation affirmed the conviction of the captain of an Italian towboat, Asso 28, who, in 2018, rescued 101 migrants from a rubber dinghy Read More…
Ilia Topuria claims UFC Featherweight Belt with stunning knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski
Ilia Topuria orchestrated a sensational second-round knockout to dethrone Alexander Volkanovski and seize the UFC featherweight belt during Saturday’s UFC 298 event held at the Honda Centre. The triumph marked Volkanovski’s inaugural loss in the division, adding an electrifying chapter to the UFC narrative. In a highly anticipated showdown between youthful exuberance embodied by Topuria, Read More…
Olam Group cleared of $50 billion forex fraud allegations in Nigeria
Singapore’s Olam Group has emerged unscathed from a storm of allegations, as its investigation team unequivocally exonerated its Nigerian unit from any involvement in a multibillion-dollar foreign exchange fraud. The verdict was delivered on Monday, putting to rest the cloud of suspicion that hung over the company. Last year, some Nigerian media outfits sounded the Read More…
ICJ holds hearings on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories
The United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) has convened a week of hearings to deliberate on the legal ramifications of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. Over 50 states are set to address the judges during this crucial session. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki will open the proceedings, emphasising the significance of this legal forum Read More…
Enugu Rangers secure victory against Akwa United in NPFL clash
Enugu Rangers International Football Club of Enugu clinched a hard-fought victory on Sunday as they triumphed 1-0 over Akwa United FC in matchday 20 of the Nigeria Professional Football League 2023/24 season. The showdown unfolded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, where Rangers and Akwa United showcased their prowess on the field. Despite both Read More…
Beach volleyball players gear up for 13th African Games in Ghana
No fewer than 12 beach volleyball players are currently in camp at Marina Beach, Badagry, preparing fervently for the upcoming 13th African Games set to unfold in Ghana. The announcement came from Dare Esan, the media coordinator of the Beach Volleyball Federation, who disclosed this development in Lagos on Sunday. Esan emphasised, “We have a Read More…
The Road to the Country: Heart-Racing Journey Through War and Redemption
Chigozie Obioma’s “The Road to the Country” emerges as a sweeping narrative set against the backdrop of Nigeria’s civil war. The story centres on Kunle, a university student in Lagos, who embarks on a perilous journey to save his missing brother amid the chaos of conflict. Obioma’s prose, described by The Wall Street Journal as Read More…
Grime MC Skepta’s Tribal Mark: A Cinematic Universe in the Making
Review by Damilare Williams-Shires The directorial debut of renowned Grime MC and budding Renaissance Man Joseph Adenuga Jr, known professionally as Skepta, Tribal Mark, is an ambitious and gripping 24-minute short film that provocatively introduces the world to a future cinematic universe, soon to be populated by anti-heroes and action stars of the Black Secret Read More…
Embarking on My Commuter Odyssey: Navigating Lagos Metro’s Blue Line Trail
The two trains run 74 trips daily from 6.30 am to 11 pm. Mile 2 to Marina and back. No cash. Only the Cowry card is used for payment at the entry point. You swipe it on the detector for the turnstile flaps to open. It immediately shows you how much you have left. You Read More…