In a bold step towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Lagos State Government has introduced a new initiative aimed at creating a resilient and sustainable future for the city. The Office of Sustainable Development Goals (OSDG) announced on Thursday the launch of the Lagos Sustainability Summit, an annual multidisciplinary forum designed to Read More…
In a crucial match-up at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, Arsenal displayed defensive prowess, securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw against reigning champions Manchester City. This stalemate allowed Liverpool to ascend to the top spot in the Premier League standings, intensifying the three-way title race. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, expressed mixed feelings about the outcome, stating, Read More…
In a heart-stopping display of grit and youthful exuberance, Liverpool defied the odds and clinched the League Cup trophy with a narrow 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. Facing a seemingly insurmountable challenge due to a long list of injuries to key players, manager Jurgen Klopp made a bold decision – he turned to Read More…
Chigozie Obioma’s “The Road to the Country” emerges as a sweeping narrative set against the backdrop of Nigeria’s civil war. The story centres on Kunle, a university student in Lagos, who embarks on a perilous journey to save his missing brother amid the chaos of conflict. Obioma’s prose, described by The Wall Street Journal as Read More…
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the resilience and talent of the Super Eagles despite their second-place finish in the African Cup of Nations 2023 held in Cote d’Ivoire. In a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu commended the team, coach, crew, and management for their tenacious performance throughout the tournament, describing their journey as Read More…
Nigeria’s journey to the Africa Cup of Nations final was punctuated with nerve-wracking moments as goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s heroics saved two crucial penalties in a shootout, securing a 4-2 triumph over South Africa after a tense 1-1 draw on Wednesday. William Troost-Ekong’s penalty midway through the second half gave Nigeria the lead, countered by Teboho Read More…
In a nail-biting semifinal of the Egyptian Super Cup on Monday, Modern Future emerged victorious in a heart-stopping 34-penalty shootout against Pyramids, clinching a 14-13 win after a goalless draw, marking a tense climax at Abu Dhabi’s Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. According to Modern Future’s coach, “The tension was palpable with each kick, and the Read More…
In a nail-biting encounter, Paris St-Germain (PSG) managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United in a Champions League showdown that kept Group F on a knife edge. The match concluded with Kylian Mbappe’s nerve-racking penalty strike deep into stoppage time, leaving PSG still in charge of their fate but with a precarious grip. Read More…
“The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Daré unfolds an arresting tale entrenched in the unyielding determination of Adunni, a young Nigerian girl navigating a life marred by poverty and societal limitations. This profound debut novel resonates with Adunni’s resolute spirit as she endeavours to transcend the confines of her circumstances and societal norms. Read More…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland made history yet again, notching up a Premier League goal-scoring record but failing to propel his team to victory as the champions were held to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. Haaland, at 23, surged City ahead after 27 minutes, reaching 50 goals in just 48 games, 17 games fewer than the Read More…
