The second edition of the Prime Atlantic Squash Open commenced with great anticipation at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos on Tuesday. This tournament not only offers a substantial N2 million prize but also presents a crucial opportunity for defending champions Onaopemipo Adegoke and Rofiat Abudulazeez to compete for valuable Professional Squash Association (PSA) Read More…
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Super Falcons triumph 4-0 over Ethiopia’s ‘Lucy’ to advance in women’s Olympic football tournament qualifiers
In a thrilling encounter held in Abuja on Tuesday, the Super Falcons showcased their prowess as they outperformed Ethiopia with a 4-0 victory, securing a 5-1 aggregate score. This victory propels them to the third round of the African qualifiers for the upcoming Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. The match played out at the Moshood Abiola Read More…
Sanwo-Olu sees vast opportunities in Africa-Caribbean relationship
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has emphasised the abundant opportunities arising from the growing Africa-Caribbean relationship facilitated by the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF). Speaking on the sidelines of the 2nd AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023) in Georgetown, Guyana, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the potential for enhanced commercial collaboration Read More…
Man testifies against pastor in sexual assault case
In an Ikeja High Court, a middle-aged man, Chigozie Emmanuel, has testified against his pastor, Elijah Emenandy, who faces charges of sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault. Emmanuel alleged that the pastor introduced him to explicit content, masturbation, and anal sex in his church office. Emmanuel, led in evidence by Lagos State counsel, Mr. Read More…
Rivers Governor Sim Fubara challenges impeachment threat, calls for transparency
Amid an impeachment threat, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State called on the state House of Assembly to reveal the allegations that justify impeachment proceedings against him. Fubara issued this challenge in a statement released in Port Harcourt by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Boniface Onyedi, marking his first official response to the Read More…
Nigerian cyber threat sparks White House action against ransomware
In response to the persistent and global ransomware threat, including that from Nigeria, the White House is swiftly working to finalise a new policy, expected to be revealed as early as Tuesday, that will outline governmental responses to ransomware attacks. This policy will prioritise the sharing of critical information about attackers and the accounts used Read More…
Lionel Messi secures record eighth Ballon d’Or; Oshoala and Osimhen shine
In a stunning feat, Argentina’s Lionel Messi clinched his eighth Ballon d’Or for the world’s best player on Monday in Paris, France. He outshone Erling Haaland, the UEFA player of the year and Manchester City’s treble winner, to claim this prestigious award. Completing the top three best players in the world was France’s Kylian Mbappe, Read More…
Caster Semenya shifts focus to legal battle against World Athletics
Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya has set a new direction for her career. Her primary goal is no longer to clinch medals on the track but rather to continue her legal battle against World Athletics. She aims to challenge the regulations that require female athletes with differences in sexual development (DSDs) to medically lower Read More…
Diaspora Dollars
Nigeria’s Economic Lifeline and the Resilience of Remittances The Nigerian naira has faced persistent depreciation against the US dollar, with an accelerated decline in 2022 driven by multiple factors, including the global economic slowdown, the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign exchange shortages, inflation, and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policies. By October 2023, the naira had crossed Read More…
LASG reopens Alaba Rago Market after environmental infractions
The Lagos State Government has officially reopened Alaba Rago Market in Ojo, which was closed last week due to various environmental violations. This decision was confirmed by Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, in a statement issued on Monday. Wahab stated that the market was allowed to resume operations after Read More…