In the sweet science of boxing, the quality of the boxer’s corner is virtually as important as the pugilist’s skill itself. There are tricks that the trainer and the cut-man know that could swing the fight one way or the other — a word of caution here on how to better handle the opponent, expert Read More…
A warehouse in a 14 storey building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, caught fire on Sunday afternoon, prompting a massive response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The fire, which started on the first floor of the Mandilas Building, spread to the fourth floor, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. The cause Read More…
(Genesis 25:19-34) The family is one of the greatest blessings that God can bestow upon mankind. Every human being comes into the world through a family. The family we belong to has the primary responsibility of providing for us, protecting us, supporting us, training us on how to live and to be able to fend Read More…
In an unfortunate incident on Monday, a truck driver lost his life in a multiple collision involving two other trucks on the Ojuelegba Bridge in Lagos, as disclosed by Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary at the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). Confirming the tragic event, Oke-Osanyintolu revealed that the collision occurred at 1:37 Read More…
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated a probe into the demise of an unidentified woman, discovered deceased in a hotel room, according to Police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin. Confirming the incident on Sunday, Hundeyin disclosed that the hotel manager reported the matter at the Trinity Police Station around 6:17 p.m. on Friday. Read More…
A gas explosion occurred on Saturday night at a gas shop near the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, Lagos State, causing damage to some sections of the iconic cultural landmark. According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the fire was caused by an exploded gas cylinder and was brought under control within Read More…
Singapore and Zurich emerged as the world’s most expensive cities this year, followed by Geneva, New York, and Hong Kong, as per the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), signalling ongoing challenges in the global cost-of-living landscape. Meanwhile, Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, remains relatively affordable in the latest survey, ranking 125th out of 172 cities. The EIU’s Read More…
In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday Ekpo, emphasised the importance of reinforcing key departments of the team with fresh home-based and foreign professionals rather than an immediate sacking of Head Coach José Peseiro. Amidst the Super Eagles’ lacklustre performance in the ongoing 2026 Read More…
In Lagos, Nigeria, an unconventional form of therapy has emerged as an outlet for pent-up frustration. The “rage room” at Shadow Rage Room allows patrons to unleash their anger by breaking glass, smashing furniture, and demolishing electronic devices in a controlled environment, free from consequences. Offering 20-minute sessions for N7,500, co-founder Banjoko Babajide James revealed Read More…
In Ikoyi, Lagos, the Environmental Special Offences Court has levied fines and community service penalties on 40 individuals guilty of indiscriminate waste disposal, highlighting the severity of their actions and their adverse effects on the environment. Each offender received a fine of ₦30,000 or an alternative sentence of six hours of community service in specified Read More…
