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Sporting Lagos Junior Lokosa scores brace against former team Kano Pillars in NPFL Clash

In a thrilling encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, former Kano Pillars player and highest goal scorer, Junior Lokosa, now with Sporting Lagos FC, delivered a stunning performance on Monday. Lokosa described his two-goal feat against his former club as an emotional moment during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after Read More…

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Sanwo-Olu opens Oyingbo Overpass Bridge to enhance rail transit safety and traffic flow

The Lagos State Government inaugurated the Oyingbo Overpass Bridge on Sunday, marking the latest addition to the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line’s ancillary infrastructure. The project was officially inaugurated by Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, who was invited by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The construction was executed under the supervision Read More…

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Oyeyemi family and Oba of Lagos clash over “ancestral” property in Lagos Island

The Oyeyemi family of Lagos is embroiled in a legal dispute with the Oba of Lagos, King Riliwanu Akiolu, over the ownership of an “ancestral” property situated at 87, Docemu Street, Lagos Island. The family alleges that their efforts to access and renovate the property, which has been marked as “stressed” by the Lagos State Read More…

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Is the Nigerian really resilient or deeply seething?

Nigeria has faced a series of significant challenges that have tested the resilience of its people. These include the Biafran Civil War from 1967 to 1970, the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency that has resulted in numerous casualties and displacements, economic marginalisation of certain groups, corruption at various levels, irregularities in elections, the #EndSARS protests in Read More…

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CBN’s Dollar liquidity injection boosts Naira’s resilience, reports ABCON President

The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has unveiled the reasons behind the Naira’s resurgence against the US Dollar, highlighting the pivotal role played by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in bolstering the currency. In a statement released on Sunday in Lagos, ABCON’s President, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, pointed out that the Read More…

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Lagos leads with “Excellent” rating in ICAN’s Accountability Index for audit compliance

As of October 2023, Lagos, one of Nigeria’s 36 states, has earned an “Excellent” rating in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Accountability Index, setting the bar high for audit compliance among the nation’s states. The ICAN Accountability Index, established by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, serves as a comprehensive evaluation Read More…

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Elon Musk’s xAI set to enhance social media platform X with debut of AI model Grok

Renowned entrepreneur and innovator Elon Musk announced on Sunday that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, will soon become an integral part of his social media platform, X. Simultaneously, xAI will be offered as a standalone application, expanding its accessibility to users. Musk’s unveiling of this development came through a post on his platform. Moreover, Musk, Read More…

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Diplomatic efforts intensify in Middle East conflict as tensions escalate

The Biden administration is taking proactive steps to navigate the intricate web of diplomacy in the Middle East, where the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas remains a pressing concern. CIA Director William Burns, who brings a wealth of experience as a former US ambassador to Jordan, has arrived in Israel for critical talks with Read More…

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Key takeaways from the 11th Round of the Premier League season

In the latest round of Premier League action, several compelling storylines emerged. Here are some of the standout moments: Maguire and Fernandes answer critics Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes faced heavy criticism this season but responded in style during a crucial 1-0 victory against Fulham on Saturday. Maguire, who played a crucial role Read More…

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Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, unharmed after aircraft incident in Ibadan

The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has reassured the public about his safety following a recent incident near the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State. A source close to the Minister shared that Adelabu remains in good spirits and undeterred by the occurrence. The private aircraft, carrying the Minister and some of his Read More…