Football Sports Top Story

Bariga FC claims victory in 1XBET Community Football Cup final

Bariga FC secured a decisive 2-0 win over Ighalo FC in the final clash held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, marking the culmination of the inaugural 1XBET Community Football Cup. Bagging the championship title, Bariga FC clinched a prize of N1 million, while the valiant runner-up, Ighalo FC, took home N500,000. The Young Read More…

Health Metro

HPV Vaccines: Lagos administers 40% of targeted girls, battles misinformation

The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) revealed that it has provided Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to 40% of targeted girls in Lagos. Dr Ibrahim Mustafa, the Permanent Secretary of LSPHCB, disclosed the vaccination initiative to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus known for causing Read More…

Business CSR

WaterAid and PepsiCo Foundation provide clean water and toilets for 2000 Students in Lagos

A partnership between WaterAid and the Lagos State Government resulted in the unveiling of a newly installed 6,000-litre solar-powered borehole, refurbished toilets, and handwashing stations at Community and LGA Primary schools in Ijegun. Evelyn Mere, WaterAid Nigeria’s Country Director, emphasised that the commissioning, coinciding with World Toilet Day 2023, marked a significant step. The project Read More…

Environment Metro

Lagos aims to restore drainages through enhanced enforcement

The Lagos State Government is doubling down on enforcement measures to restore drainage alignments across the state. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, affirmed the government’s commitment to this cause, emphasising the goal of preventing flooding by reinstating setbacks and drainage alignments. Wahab led a high-profile delegation from the ministry on an Read More…

Entertainment Top Story

Entertainment Week Lagos: Uniting global entertainment in Africa’s creative hub

Deola Art Alade, the Co-Founder and CEO of Livespot360, announced the anticipated return of Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL) from December 13 to December 20, 2023, in Lagos. “Our aim is to convene a community of 15,000 entertainment enthusiasts during this December’s Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL),” Alade stated, highlighting the event’s vision to bring together industry Read More…

Banking Business SMEs Top Story

MTN MoMo collaborates with NASME to launch mobile money platform for SMEs

The Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), in conjunction with MTN MoMo, has introduced a mobile money platform aimed at empowering startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand their businesses. Announced at the MTN MoMo and NASME Symposium and Exhibition in Lagos, the initiative signifies a concerted effort to bolster the Read More…

Metro Motor Accident Top Story

128 lives lost in Lagos road accidents from January to October 2023, FRSC reports

The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported a staggering 128 fatalities resulting from 376 road traffic incidents documented between January and October 2023 in the state. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Sector Commander Mr. Babatunde Farinloye revealed these alarming statistics, organised in observance of the World Day of Read More…

Metro Religion

Governor Sanwo-Olu encourages religious leaders amid economic challenges

Representing Governor Sanwo-Olu at an event commemorating the 2023 International Day for Tolerance in Ikeja, Commissioner Olanrewaju Kayode emphasised the importance of religious leaders promoting tolerance, perseverance, and trust in God during these challenging times. “We urge religious leaders to advocate tolerance, perseverance, and complete trust in God amid this economic trial. ‘This too shall Read More…

Celebrities Metro

Estonian slackliner wows Lagosians with daring 66m rope walk

Lagosians were treated to a stunning display as 31-year-old Estonian, Jaan Roose, showcased his remarkable slacklining skills on a suspended 66m (217 ft) rope, spanning 350 metres between Sterling Towers and the Onome rig, Marina, Lagos. Sponsored by Red Bull, Roose’s mesmerising performance captivated Lagos residents, drawing attention to the art of slacklining—walking on a Read More…

Building Rules Disaster Metro

Fatal building collapse in Oyingbo displaces families, claims life of elderly woman

An 80-year-old woman lost her life and seven families were displaced on Thursday following a building collapse in Oyingbo. Confirming the incident, Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, Territorial Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), relayed the unfortunate development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Farinloye disclosed that the building had exhibited signs Read More…