Lagos State is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak, intensified by concerns over contaminated local drinks like zobo and tigernut, as health officials urgently discuss the procurement of emergency cholera vaccines amidst rising cases. In response to a cholera outbreak declared by Lagos State on June 9, 2024, health authorities have reported 324 suspected cases, Read More…
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Nigeria gears up for roadshow to lure back oil majors to onshore drilling
Nigeria is gearing up to host a specialised oil and gas roadshow aimed at enticing back international energy companies that previously withdrew from its onshore sector, a senior government official announced on Monday. Following the departure of major players like Shell and Exxon, who shifted focus to deep offshore exploration, Nigeria has faced challenges in Read More…
Portugal advances to Euro 2024 quarter-finals after dramatic penalty shootout; France edges out Belgium
Portugal’s goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three penalties in a row, helping Portugal win 3-0 in a shootout against Slovenia after a 0-0 draw in their Euro 2024 last-16 match on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra time, adding to the drama. Portugal dominated the game but struggled to score. Costa made a crucial Read More…
Panama beats Bolivia to reach Copa America quarter-finals, US eliminated
Panama won 3-1 against Bolivia on Monday, finishing second in Group C and moving to the Copa America quarter-finals for the first time. The United States was eliminated after losing 1-0 to Uruguay, the group winners. This is Panama’s second time playing in the Copa America, and their victory gave them six points, three more Read More…
Supreme Court says Trump can’t be charged for actions as president
The U.S. Supreme Court decided that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions he took while he was president. This is the first time the court has said a president has some immunity from being charged with a crime. The justices voted 6-3, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the decision. They overturned a lower Read More…
From Preacher’s Daughter to Champion for Women: The Journey of Rantiade Benson-Idahosa
When Rantiade Evon Benson-Idahosa was growing up, she must have thought that her life was meant for the spiritual path because she was the daughter of the famous Archbishop Benson Idahosa and his equally influential wife Archbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa. However, things took another turn, and she became a lawyer of no mean repute in Read More…
FG halts compensation for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project amid plan adjustments
The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of compensation payments to property owners affected by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, specifically from Kilometre Seven onwards, due to modifications in the project plan. This decision was disclosed by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, during an inspection tour of ongoing projects on the Lagos-Calabar Read More…
Euro 2024 Day 2: A Day of High Stakes and High Scores
Saturday, 15 June 2024, was a day marked by intense competition and thrilling football as Euro 2024 continued with its group stage matches. In Group A, Switzerland made a strong statement with a 3-1 win over Hungary at Cologne Stadium. The Swiss team’s clinical finishing and solid defence set them apart, as they took an Read More…
Cholera outbreak strikes Lagos State: Urgent response underway
Lagos State is grappling with a cholera outbreak, as announced by the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi. The recent tweet revealed that 350 suspected cases have emerged across 29 wards in various Local Government Areas (LGAs), with 17 confirmed cases and a concerning death toll of 15. The outbreak has prompted an immediate Read More…
Driving Success: Strategies and Policies for Capital-Intensive Projects in Nigeria
Undertaking capital-intensive projects in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos, comes with a myriad of challenges that can impede progress and success. Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, has firsthand experience with these obstacles. His $19 billion refinery project in Lagos faced repeated sabotage attempts from local and international criminal organisations, which he described as a Read More…