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15/01/2025

President Tinubu Addresses Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025

At the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria delivered a powerful address titled “From Climate Imperatives to Economic Prosperity: Bringing Africa Into the Future of Global Energy.”  In his speech, the President underscored Africa’s pivotal role in the glo...

14/01/2025

How Detty December Opens Doors of Opportunities for Nigeria – Raji Fashola

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14/01/2025

$200m Loan Scandal Taints ThisDay/AriseTv Awards, Nominee Pull Out

The 2025 ThisDay/AriseTV Awards, set for January 22, is facing major setbacks as several high-profile nominees withdraw due to a controversy surrounding a $200 million loan involving Nduka Obaigbena, founder of ThisDay and AriseTV.  The situation escalated after a Federal High Court in Lagos froze ...

14/01/2025

Tinubu meets Rwandan counterpart Kagme to discuss intra-African trade

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14/01/2025

‘Shishi I didn’t make, They Used and Dump Me’ – Fish-pie Seller, Alax Evalsam Cry-Out

“I’m a celebrity, yet I’m going through a lot. You can say I’m greedy or ungrateful, but I’m saying the truth, I’m not enjoying anything.”  These words, spoken by popular internet sensation Fish pie; Alax Evalsam, offer a glimpse into the unseen struggle of fame without fortune. Alax,...

14/01/2025

Pick-pocket: Miscreants in Ikeja Under Bridge Raids – Tokunbo Wahab

In a bold move to curb the menace of pick-pocketing and other social vices, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment, led by Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab, carried out a successful raid under the bridge opposite Ayinke House, Ikeja.  According to the Commissioner via his X (formerly Twitter) handle sai...

14/01/2025

Nigeria – Saudi Arabia Sign MoU on Seamless 2025 Hajj Operations

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As preparation for the 2025 Hajj exercise gets underway, the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Arabia to facilitate seamless Hajj in 2025. A statement by the Media Aide to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulkadir Alkasim says Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf...

13/01/2025

Makinde presents staff of office to Alaafin of Oyo Abimbola Owoade

In a historic ceremony on Monday, Governor Seyi Makinde officially presented the Staff of Office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade.  The significant event took place at the Governor’s office in Ibadan, the state capital, marking a new chapter in the royal leadership of the Oy...

13/01/2025

Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has just been impeached

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office. The impeachment was reportedly due to a series of controversial financial dealings. Following his impeachment, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Lasbat Meranda, has been elected to repl...

03/01/2025

Viral Video: “We Prevent Illegal Demolition” – LASBCA Responds to Chioma Good Hair

A viral video circulating on social media shows officials from the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) enforcing building regulations at Lekki Phase 1, Eti-Osa.  In the video, an individual is seen confronting LASBCA officials, while ChiomaGoodHair shared a post on her Instagram page, accu...

22/12/2024

LASEMA Averts Potential Fire Disaster at Oshodi Market

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has demonstrated its promptness and expertise in responding to emergencies, averting a potential fire disaster at the densely populated Oshodi Market earlier today. The swift intervention of LASEMA’s emergency responders, the fire incident was c...

22/12/2024

Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Fury In Heavyweight Championship Rematch

Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision overnight on Saturday to stay unbeaten across two divisions and cement his place among the greats. The Ukrainian, who forced the pace and repeatedly tagged Fury with his accurate left hook, was awarded t...