Coventry City pulled off a stunning comeback against Wolverhampton Wanderers, securing a place in the FA Cup semi-finals for only the second time in their history. “A great occasion, the fans have been amazing and we’re just delighted,” said Ellis Simms, who scored twice for Coventry, including a crucial equaliser in the seventh minute of Read More…
Author: EditPro
Lagos Red Line rail ready for inauguration: Sanwo-Olu takes test run
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu conducted a test run of the Red Line train on Saturday, meticulously inspecting the tracks and rail corridors. This prelude comes ahead of the formal commissioning scheduled for next Thursday, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will inaugurate the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) infrastructure along with its stations and ancillary Read More…
Naira hits new record low amid dollar truggle
Despite Central Bank efforts, currency plunges below parallel market rates In a disconcerting turn of events, Nigeria’s naira has plummeted to a new record low during intraday trading on Thursday, as reported by FMDQ Exchange data. This decline occurred despite the central bank’s vigorous efforts to stabilize the currency by selling dollars and infusing liquidity Read More…
Haziness and cloudiness predicted over Lagos from Monday to Wednesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast indicating haziness and cloudiness across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, with particular implications for Lagos and surrounding areas. According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over the northern Read More…
African Development Bank reports decline in economic growth, foresees recovery
Africa’s economic growth witnessed a decline to 3.2% last year from 4.1% in 2022, as reported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Friday. Despite this setback, the bank projected higher growth rates this year for all regions except central Africa. According to the AfDB, factors such as political instability and China’s economic slowdown, compounded Read More…
Napoli’s Osimhen in low ebb, doubtful for Champions League clash with Barcelona
Napoli faces uncertainty over the availability of Victor Osimhen as they prepare to host Barcelona in the Champions League last 16, following the striker’s absence in their last-gasp 1-1 home draw with Genoa in Serie A due to fatigue. Osimhen’s return to Napoli from the Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria reached the final, has Read More…
Arsenal’s Goal Spree Continues: Premier League Roundup
Arsenal maintained their formidable goal-scoring form by routing Burnley 5-0, keeping pace with Premier League leaders Liverpool, who clinched a 4-1 victory against Brentford. Despite Liverpool extending their lead to five points with Mohamed Salah’s impactful return, Arsenal’s relentless attack propelled them to a convincing win over Burnley, following their recent 6-0 triumph against West Read More…
Enyimba triumphs over Shooting Stars: NPFL Match Day 20 recap
Enyimba International FC celebrated a hard-fought victory on Saturday, clinching a 1-0 win against the visiting Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match day 20 at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba. Chijioke Mbaoma emerged as the hero of the day with his decisive 43rd-minute goal, separating the two sides Read More…
Lagos State Government shuts Mile 12 and Owode Onirin markets due to unhygienic conditions and environmental infractions
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to address deteriorating hygiene and environmental violations in Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, announcing their immediate closure. This operation, conducted jointly by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), was initiated at the directive of Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner Read More…
Understanding Alzheimer’s: A Candid Conversation with Professor Akin Abayomi
In a society where the value of mental health and wellbeing is becoming increasingly recognised, it is critical to bring attention to conditions that affect millions of people but are rarely spoken about. In this regard, we must pay special attention to and learn about Alzheimer’s disease, a relentless neurodegenerative disorder. Professor Akin Abayomi, the Read More…