The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) unveiled a groundbreaking alliance on Thursday, as it joined forces with LaLiga, the revered Spanish league, to foster the development of Nigerian football talent. The reverberations of this momentous partnership were eloquently articulated by Gbenga Elegbeleye, the distinguished Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), during an impactful press Read More…
In a startling incident, Seplat Energy’s drilling rig, the Depthwize Majestic Rig, capsized and partially sunk during a delicate move in the swampy Delta region. This happened around 5:00 AM on a Tuesday, leading to urgent efforts to rescue the rig’s crew. The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NUPRC) quickly confirmed the news and stated Read More…
In a concerted effort to alleviate the impacts of food shortages and hardships stemming from ongoing reforms, Nigeria has sanctioned a substantial sum of 180 billion naira ($235 million) for its 36 states. This financial injection is intended to enable the procurement of rice and maize, essential staples that have witnessed escalating prices due to Read More…
The Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD) has successfully rescued four young victims from the clutches of Sunday Fatoba (41) in the Ikorodu area of the state. According to Mrs. Olubunmi Adesomoju, the Director of OPD, “the suspect is alleged to have engaged in regular sexual activity with victims aged between 11 and Read More…
Tourism finally gets its own ministry New Ministers are approved, and portfolios are assigned by President Bola Tinubu. President Bola Tinubu announced today that he had given the nomination of new ministers and their respective ministries his blessing. The Special Advisor to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, shared this information with Read More…
A 45-year-old man, Adefowora Adelaja, was brought before the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, accused of deceiving and obtaining nine million Naira through dishonest means. Adelaja, whose residence details were not disclosed, faces two charges: one for obtaining money under false pretences and another for theft. However, he entered a plea of not guilty. The Read More…
Mr. Wasiu Adesina, the Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government (LG), delivered an insightful speech on Wednesday, urging retirees to steer clear of idleness and immerse themselves in activities that would invigorate their post-service years. Adesina’s thoughtful guidance emerged during a commemorative event held at the local government secretariat in Ikorodu, aimed at honouring the esteemed Read More…
The Lagos State Government is ushering in a new era of technology-driven water transportation through the introduction of the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) Electronic Fleet (E-Fleet) Surveillance System. In a statement issued by Mr. Akeem Odusina, Director of the Public Affairs Unit of LAGFERRY, the move aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Agenda, a strategic Read More…
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has urged higher education institutions to leverage the potential of their alumni for infrastructural development. Hamzat made this call during a visit to the University of Ibadan, where he met with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kayode Adebowale and the university’s management in Ibadan, Oyo State. Highlighting the significance Read More…
Nigeria’s international dollar-denominated bonds experienced a decline on Wednesday in response to remarks from the president’s spokesperson, who emphasised that petrol prices need not escalate further. The spokesperson attributed foreign exchange shortages to what he termed “gross mismanagement” at the central bank. Of note, bonds with extended maturity dates witnessed more pronounced drops. The 2051 Read More…
