In a commanding display on Wednesday, Arsenal regained their winning form with a straightforward 2-0 triumph over Sevilla, taking a significant stride towards qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds. After setbacks in the League Cup and Premier League, goals from Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka solidified Arsenal’s standing as Group B leaders. Trossard found Read More…
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Appeal Court reserves judgement in challenge to Sanwo-Olu’s re-election
The State and National Appeal Court, presiding in Lagos, has chosen to reserve its judgment in the appeal lodged by the Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Labour Party’s candidate, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and Mr. Abdulazeez Adediran of the PDP, contested the ruling of the Read More…
Nigeria launches new crude grade “Nembe” to boost production amid challenges
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd announced on Tuesday the introduction of a new crude grade named Nembe as part of Nigeria’s efforts to increase crude oil production. Africa’s largest oil producer has been grappling with declining output due to issues like crude theft, pipeline attacks in the Niger Delta, and underinvestment, leading to Read More…
Erling Haaland shines in Champions League, nears record for fastest 40 goals
Erling Haaland’s ankle injury had thrown his participation in Manchester City’s clash with Young Boys into uncertainty just three days ago. However, on Tuesday, he delivered a stellar performance, netting two goals in City’s 3-0 Champions League victory, edging closer to yet another remarkable record. In the wake of this impressive display, Haaland now boasts Read More…
Irish Chef Alan Fisher dethrones GWR champion Hilda Baci in epic culinary battle!
In a culinary showdown that will go down in history, Alan Fisher, the Irish chef and owner of a restaurant in Japan, has dethroned the reigning champion, Hilda Baci from Nigeria, by smashing two Guinness World Records titles. Alan’s first remarkable triumph was in the “longest cooking marathon (individual),” a grueling battle that stretched for Read More…
Lagos State Assembly begins review of 2022 Auditor General’s Report for MDAs
The Lagos State House of Assembly has initiated a comprehensive assessment and review of the 2022 Auditor General’s Report for the state’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The objective of this undertaking, as conveyed by Hon. Kehinde Olaide Joseph, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (State), is to employ the committee’s statutory oversight as a Read More…
U.S. foresees $100 billion revenue from Nigeria’s creative industries by 2030
Ramnin Toloui, Assistant Secretary for U.S. Economic and Business Affairs, has predicted that Nigeria’s creative industries could generate $100 billion in revenue by 2030. Speaking at the Africa Creative Market Conference in Lagos, Toloui also suggested that the industry, if properly harnessed, could create up to 2.7 million jobs by 2050. The conference, focused on Read More…
Labour Party Leader Peter Obi criticises Supreme Court ruling, vows to fight for ‘New Nigeria’
The leader of Nigeria’s opposition Labour Party, Peter Obi, expressed his criticism on Monday regarding the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which upheld President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February elections. Obi also pledged to persist in his fight for a “New Nigeria.” The Supreme Court’s decision on October 26 dismissed the attempt to overturn the Read More…
President Tinubu calls for full automation in maritime sector at PMAWCA Meeting
In a bid to enhance the competitiveness of the African maritime sector, President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the need for full automation. He made this call during the 43rd Annual Council Meeting and 18th Roundtable of Managing Directors/Exhibition of the Port Management Association of West and Central African (PMAWCA) in Lagos on Monday. The gathering, Read More…
UN Chief urges urgent action to address Gaza Crisis and humanitarian appeal
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has issued a heartfelt plea for immediate international action to address the devastating crisis in Gaza and support a critical humanitarian appeal. The UN family is in mourning as 89 staff members from the UN agency aiding Palestine refugees (UNRWA) lost their lives during the turmoil in the region. Guterres emphasised Read More…