In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to ban the use of single-use plastics, including PET bottles and sachet water, starting January 2025. This initiative aims to tackle the growing problem of plastic waste in the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasised the Read More…
Britain’s new King has described the death of the Queen, who he called his “beloved Mother”, as the “greatest sadness” for his family. One of the first acts of the new monarch – whose title has been confirmed by the Prime Minister as King Charles III – was to speak of his grief and highlight Read More…
Queen Elizabeth II will be commemorated by pomp and ceremony as Britain begins a period of mourning on Friday to mark the death of its former monarch. Gun salutes will ring out in the capital and bells will toll across the country, with churches, chapels, and cathedrals encouraged by the Church of England to open Read More…
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a “moment of great sadness” for him and his family and that her loss would be “deeply felt” around the world. Senior royals had Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. In October 2025, social media was awash with reports of a planned coup against President Tinubu’s administration. The DHQ initially dismissed the claims as false and misleading, urging Nigerians to ignore what it called deliberate misinformation. However, weeks later, President Tinubu announced a major reshuffle of the Armed Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. Thursday, 22 January 2026, marks the one-year anniversary of the date on which the WHO was informed that President Trump had decreed that the U.S. would terminate its membership in the organization, something he tried to do during his first term in office. According to a joint congressional Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. Congratulations, you are Officially Amazing (again)! The year is beginning on a very beautiful note for Hilda Baci. Imagine receiving an email from Guiness World Records that you broke another record same day you broke the last record. What this simply means is she’s now a 3X Guinness Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. Keeping a health journal can be a great way to keep track of your progress and motivate yourself on your wellness journey. For starters, it gives you a structured way to keep a tab on changes in diet, exercise, and mental health. By noting down daily activities and Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing, Editor Lagos Metropolitan. A nutritious breakfast is key to starting your day with energy and focus. For beginners, colorful plant based breakfast can be a fun and healthy way to boost stamina. These meals are not just visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients that help sustain energy levels throughout Read More…
Congratulations to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, all members of Nigerian academia, and the Nigerian government for finally renegotiating the conditions of service of academic staff in Nigerian universities after many years of failed government implementation of the original 2009 agreement. Maybe we can now begin to experience a return to normalcy in universities Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. If you have persistent cough, then these natural syrups can help. Persistent cough can be annoying and tiring and even embarrassing when it happens in public spaces, making it difficult to go about your daily life. While over-the-counter medicines are available, many prefer natural remedies for relief. Natural Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. Turmeric, a familiar ingredient in most kitchens is now gaining recognition as a secret weapon for skin health. Boasting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, turmeric can significantly improve your complexion. It has been utilized in Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years to treat a plethora of skin issues. Keep Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan. In June, the UAE’s higher education ministry published a revised global ranking of universities whose degrees would qualify for state support, as part of reforms designed to concentrate funding on top-performing institutions. The list included universities in countries such as France, Israel, the United States and Australia, but Read More…
By Joy Mfon Essien, Contributing Editor At age 95, legendary investor Warren Buffett stepped down on Wednesday, December 31, as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after 55 years of building the once failing textile business into one of the world’s largest and most powerful companies and one of the most successful asset managers in the world. Read More…
