President Bola Tinubu affirmed his commitment to reforming Nigeria’s economic and business environment to enhance efficiency. He made this declaration during a bilateral meeting with the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Olaf Scholz, and his delegation at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday. Tinubu and Chancellor Scholz held three separate meetings before Read More…
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NPFL Roundup: Sporting Lagos FC triumphs in hard-fought battle on Match Day 5
Sporting Lagos FC clinched a hard-fought victory against Niger Tornadoes, securing their second home win on Match Day 5 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The showdown, a well-attended late-night football spectacle, unfolded at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Sporting Lagos FC opened the match on a positive note, asserting their dominance in the Read More…
Premier League roundup: Reality checks for Manchester United and Chelsea, Nketiah’s hat-trick heroics, Liverpool’s attack soars, and Everton’s away form shines
Manchester City Hands United a Reality Check Cautious optimism had returned to Manchester United after three successive wins in all competitions but reality hit home hard as Manchester City outclassed them in a 3-0 win on Sunday. In the words of an observer, “Those victories against Brentford, Sheffield United, and FC Copenhagen were hardly convincing, Read More…
Lagos celebrates Oba Rilwan Akiolu’s 80th birthday: Leaders extend warm wishes
Lagos State was filled with warmth and celebration as leaders extended their heartfelt wishes to Oba Rilwan Akiolu on the occasion of his 80th birthday. President Bola Tinubu expressed his admiration and respect for Oba Akiolu, describing the revered monarch as a “fountain of wisdom and knowledge” and “a dear friend” whom he holds in Read More…
Minister of Works announces rehabilitation plan for Third Mainland Bridge
The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, has revealed that comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometre Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos will commence on November 1 and is expected to last for three months. He made this announcement during an inspection of the under-deck and lagoon sections of the bridge, as well as several other bridges Read More…
Israeli forces launch ground operations in Gaza amid ongoing conflict
Israeli forces have initiated ground operations against Hamas in Gaza on Sunday, marking what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has termed the second phase of a three-week-old conflict with the aim of weakening the Palestinian militant group. As Israeli warplanes continue to carry out airstrikes and Israeli troops, along with armoured units, advance into the Read More…
Knocked down Tyson Fury edges out Francis Ngannou by split decision in epic clash in Saudi Arabia
In a jaw-dropping showdown that nearly witnessed one of boxing’s most stunning upsets, WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury emerged victorious over former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in a non-title battle in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Fury, the undefeated holder of one of the sport’s most prestigious titles, narrowly dodged his first loss at the Read More…
‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry dies at 54
Matthew Perry, the actor renowned for his iconic portrayal of Chandler Bing in the 1990s hit U.S. television series “Friends” and known for candidly sharing his battle with substance abuse in his 2022 memoir, has tragically passed away at the age of 54. The news of his demise was conveyed through a statement posted on Read More…
Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, arrested by EFCC after DSS detention
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, into custody shortly after his release from Department of State Services (DSS) detention, according to reports. Emefiele is currently undergoing interrogation at the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja. Sources suggest that the anti-graft agency is investigating Emefiele over Read More…
Justice Dattijo highlights regional representation disparity in Supreme Court bench
Justice Muhammad Dattijo, who recently marked his retirement at the Supreme Court upon reaching the statutory retirement age of 70, has voiced his concerns regarding the non-representation of the South-East and North-Central regions in the Supreme Court Bench. He believes that this disparity poses a significant threat to equitable justice delivery in Nigeria. During his Read More…