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…
Year: 2024
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…
Microsoft briefly surpasses Apple in market valuation amid AI dominance
In a significant turn of events, Microsoft briefly overtook Apple) as the world’s most valuable company on Thursday for the first time since 2021. This shift occurred as concerns over demand impacted Apple’s shares at the start of the year. D.A. Davidson analyst Gil Luria highlighted the inevitability of Microsoft surpassing Apple, noting, “It was Read More…
U.S. and Britain launch airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, escalating regional tensions
Responding to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, the United States and Britain carried out airstrikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen. This development marks a significant regional escalation, expanding the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. President Joe Biden emphasised the purpose of the targetted strikes, Read More…
Barcelona triumphs 2-0 over Osasuna, setting stage for El Clasico showdown
In a subdued Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal secured a 2-0 victory for Barcelona over Osasuna on Thursday. The result paves the way for a highly anticipated final clash with Real Madrid on Sunday, reminiscent of last year’s final, which Barcelona won 3-1. Barcelona struggled in the first Read More…
Nigeria unveils ambitious lineup for 13th African Games and Paris Olympics
The Federal Ministry of Sports has unveiled Nigeria’s participation plan for the upcoming 13th African Games in Ghana, set to take place from March 8 to March 23. Simultaneously, they announced the list of athletes qualified for the Paris Olympics, scheduled for July 26 to Aug. 11. Amaka Ashiofu, Acting Director, Federation, Elites and Athletes Read More…