The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusola Runsewe, revealed that Dr. Awa Ibraheem, a dedicated golf enthusiast, is set to become one of the honoured inductees in the upcoming Nigeria Golf Hall of Fame. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 10th Awa Ibraheem Junior Open Golf Championship held at Ikeja Golf Read More…
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Sanwoolu reaffirms Lagos State’s vital role in AFCFTA
Lagos State is emerging as a strategic hub for economic growth, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reaffirming the state’s vital role in driving opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA). Speaking at the 51st Annual General Meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) held in Lekki, Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of Read More…
Escalating tensions in the Middle East: Israel conducts air strikes in Gaza and Lebanon
The Middle East remains in turmoil as Israel intensifies its military actions, conducting air strikes in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon. The conflict has prompted international concern and diplomatic efforts to alleviate the crisis. In the Gaza Strip, Israeli air strikes have primarily targetted the central and northern regions. Palestinian media reports that a Read More…
Premier League Weekend Roundup: Stars Shine, Managers Vent, and New Talents Emerge
Aston Villa’s Surge Towards Top Four: Unai Emery’s Impact Takes Centre Stage Unai Emery’s consistent downplaying of Aston Villa’s chances of breaking into the Premier League’s top four is starting to seem misplaced as his team continues to impress. Their 4-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday propelled them to fifth place, and while Douglas Read More…
Navigating Nigeria’s Nepotism: A Complex Landscape of Power, Politics, and Promise
Nepotism, the favouring of family members or close associates in appointments, presents a persistent challenge in Nigeria, with profound consequences for the nation’s socio-political landscape and economic development. This analysis delves into the heart of nepotism, its multifaceted implications, and recent developments that have brought this issue into sharper focus. At its core, nepotism entails Read More…
Lagos State Government demolishes illegal structure on Banana Island, warns against unlawful land reclamation
The Lagos State government took action on Saturday by demolishing an unauthorised structure on Banana Island, which was constructed on reclaimed land without permission, obstructing drainage paths. Leading the operation, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Oluyinka Olumide, also ordered the demolition of illegal fences. Accompanied by Mr Gbolahan Oki, the General Read More…
Growing concerns of broader conflict in the Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war
Rising concerns of a wider Middle East conflict sparked on Sunday as the United States dispatched additional military assets to the region, while Israel continued to strike targets in Gaza and Hamas supporters in Lebanon and Syria. Medical sources in Gaza reported that over 50 Palestinians lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes overnight, as Israel Read More…
Average petrol and diesel prices surged in September 2023, reveals NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has issued a concerning report, revealing that the average retail price of a litre of petrol in Nigeria skyrocketed from N191.65 in September 2022 to a staggering N626.21 in September 2023. This dramatic increase, amounting to a colossal 226.75 per cent surge, was brought to light in the NBS’s Read More…
Salman Rushdie to publish memoir on New York stabbing: “A Necessary Book”
Salman Rushdie, the India-born novelist who endured years in seclusion due to an Iranian call for Muslims to take his life over his writings, is set to release a memoir recounting the events surrounding his 2022 stabbing in New York, as announced by book publisher Penguin Random House on Wednesday. Rushdie’s upcoming memoir, titled “Knife: Read More…
Bobby Charlton, iconic England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend passes away at 86
Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the most cherished figures in the history of British football, breathed his last on Saturday at the age of 86. Charlton’s illustrious career included being a pivotal part of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, a feat he achieved while sharing the pitch with his brother, Jack. Over the years, he Read More…