Nigerian interest payments, along with those in many other sub-Saharan African countries, have been on an alarming rise. This surge in interest payments has outpaced critical areas of public spending, including health, education, and investment. As a result, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a strong call for African policymakers to undertake significant fiscal Read More…
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Lagos State vows prosecution for alleged night club assault on LASEPA officials
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has taken a resolute stance to prosecute all 11 employees of 10 POTS Night Club, situated at 2A Admiralty Way, Lekki. These individuals stand accused of assaulting state officials during their duty. Kunle Adeshina, Director of Public Affairs, released a statement on this Read More…
Lagos State Government shuts private hospital for unsafe blood transfusions
In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the Lagos State Government has closed down a private hospital located in Ago-Okota, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area. The hospital had been found guilty of administering unscreened and unlabelled blood to unsuspecting patients. Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), made Read More…
Sporting Lagos’ goalless draw highlights weekend NPFL fixtures
In the ongoing 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Sporting Lagos faced a disappointing day as they slipped down the NPFL table following a lacklustre display against Doma United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan. The match ended in a goalless draw, despite Sporting Lagos dominating and creating numerous opportunities. They missed over Read More…
Kicking off dreams: Lagos Street Soccer Championship ignites hope for grassroots glory
The Lagos Street Soccer Championship commenced this Sunday, sparking optimism among stakeholders about revitalising grassroots football development. Numerous stakeholders were present at the inauguration of the Lagos Championship, where Bolaji Yusuf, the chairman of the Lagos Street Soccer Championship, pledged a thrilling display of street football, with a multitude of talented players registered for the Read More…
Tragic collision claims three lives in auto crash at Charley Boy bus stop
On Sunday, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported an unfortunate auto crash resulting in the immediate deaths of three individuals. The incident involved a collision between a commercial bus and a truck at Gbagada, near the Charley Boy bus stop. In a statement released by Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the agency’s Permanent Secretary, it Read More…
Miscommunication unveiled in alleged railway coach theft incident
An incident involving the reported attempted theft of railway coaches in Maiduguri, Borno, has taken an intriguing turn, as authorities clarify a miscommunication that initially led to the arrest of six suspects. On 14 October 2023, news broke that an attempt had been made to steal train coaches from Maiduguri, leading to the arrest of Read More…
Qatari Sheikh’s Manchester United bid stalls, Ineos Chairman remains in the mix
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani of Qatar has reportedly decided not to revise his offer to acquire Manchester United Plc, despite earlier expressing interest in purchasing the iconic soccer club for over $6 billion. This development places Ineos Chairman Jim Ratcliffe, the other remaining bidder for Manchester United, in a potentially stronger position. Ratcliffe Read More…
Israeli ground assault looms amidst Gaza conflict, Iran’s warning
Israeli forces are preparing for a potential ground assault on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip in response to an unprecedented attack on Israeli territory, while Iran issues warnings of “far-reaching consequences” if Israel’s bombardment continues unchecked. Israel has vowed to retaliate against the militant group Hamas following an assault by its fighters on Israeli towns eight Read More…
NNPC shifts to cash tenders for petroleum purchases from oil swaps
The Nigerian state oil company, NNPC, has transitioned from oil swaps to cash tenders for gasoline procurement for the first time in nearly a decade, according to four reliable sources cited by Reuters. NNPC recently closed its latest tender for petroleum set for delivery in November, and two of these sources have indicated that the Read More…