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…
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…
In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy, the White House has confirmed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is in American custody following a military operation in Caracas. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the development early this morning, stating that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were extracted from Venezuela and are being transported to Read More…
VERDICT: FALSE The Claim Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp, are awash with reports claiming British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has officially retired from professional boxing effective immediately. These claims are fueled by a viral video circulating online in which Joshua appears to announce his resignation from the sport following his recent Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe As the clock strikes midnight tonight, ushering in January 1, 2026, Nigeria will technically transition into a new fiscal era. Yet, the airwaves are not filled with sensitisation campaigns, but with accusations of legislative fraud. For the average business owner in Ikeja or the corporate executive on the Island, the noise from Read More…
The cloud of grief hanging over the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has thickened as authorities identified the two victims of Anthony Joshua’s convoy accident, just as the nation recalls the similar tragedy that befell Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s convoy only days earlier. Victims of the Joshua Crash Identified The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and close associates Read More…
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has narrowly escaped death in a tragic motor accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that has claimed the lives of two of his aides. The crash, which occurred around 11:00 AM this morning at the Makun axis of the expressway, involved the boxer’s convoy and a stationary heavy-duty truck. While Joshua, Read More…
