Lagos tourism, arts and culture commissioner visits EbonyLife place
EbonyLife Place welcomed the new Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, pharmacist Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, on Thursday, February 6 2020.
Malaria Eradication: Nollywood celebrities visit Ned Nwoko
Nollywood Celebrities, Desmond Elliot, Fred Amata Segun Arinze, Bimbo Akintola, amongst others recently paid a courtesy visit to Prince Ned at the Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation ahead of Malaria Eradication in Africa project. According to reports, they used the opportunity to seek his support for DGN director guild of Nigeria at 20 and to make […]
Taraba Local Government Polls to hold May 16
By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Local government elections in Taraba state has been fixed for May 16, 2020, by the State Independent Electoral Commission. Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Philip Duwe while announcing the date, explained that previous delays in the conduct of the poll were occasioned by insecurity in some parts of the state. […]
The Book Launch of Feyi Fay by Omobola Imoisili
By Ekaette Bassey Feyi Fay: It is fascinating to see a Nigerian writer bringing out our culture to the limelight, to be embraced by other countries far and wide. With a burning desire to restore back and build the self-esteem of the black kids, Mrs Omobola Imoisili has taken it upon herself to write kiddies […]
Joe Blankson: My husband’s legacy will be preserved ― Wife
It’s been over a year since the heroics of Joe Blankson in the oil-rich state of Rivers, shook Nigeria. Mr. Blankson attained saintly status when he died; saving the lives of thirteen others by repeatedly diving into a river to rescue victims of an accident whose vehicle had plunged in. Mr. Blankson’s selfless actions […]
2020 GTBank Lagos Polo: Sao Polo win Open Cup
Leighton Sao Polo, on Sunday, edged Shoreline 9-8 to emerge champions of the Open Cup of the GTBank Lagos International Polo Tournament. The finals, which had in attendance the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Tukur Buratai among the dignitaries, marked the end of the opening week with the final week galloping off Tuesday Low […]
LeBron, Durant, Irving among 44 finalists for USA Olympic squad
The United States have several Olympic gold medal winners among their 44 finalists for the team that will compete at this summer’s Tokyo Games. Among them is LeBron James, who reached the top of the podium at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, and former FIBA Basketball World Cup MVPs Kevin Durant (2010) and Kyrie Irving […]
Moral, ethical gap responsible for corruption in Nigeria’s LG — ICPC boss
Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Independent Corrupt Practice and other Related Offences (ICPC) has revealed that moral and ethical gap in Local Government administration nationwide is responsible for corruption at the grassroots level of governance. The Commission’s Chairman, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye also disclosed that its investigation from various petitions across the country showed that abuse of […]
Buhari never promised to make public declaration of assets — Presidency
The presidency has vehemently refuted claims that President Muhammadu Buhari at any time during his electioneering campaigns in 2015 and 2019 promised to make a public declaration of his personal assets.
FA contact Tottenham’s Dele Alli over coronavirus video
The Football Association has written to Dele Alli to ‘seek his observations’ about a social media post in which he appeared to joke about the coronavirus. Alli, 23, has been contacted concerning a Snapchat video he posted on Saturday. In it, he joked about the virus outbreak and appeared to mock an Asian man. The […]
Italian trade agency opens office in Lagos
… Restates support for economic growth in Nigeria As the Federal government of Nigeria intensifies effort at driving effective economic and fiscal policies to boost the country’s solvency, the Italian Trade Agency has restated its commitment to work with the federal government of Nigeria to further ensure smooth trade relationship between both countries. The assurances […]
Court remands man, 37 for sexually assaulting girl, 12
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 37-year-old man, Afolabi Shuaib, for allegedly having canal knowledge of a 12-year-old daughter of his neighbour. Shuaib, who lives at Adebayo Salami Street, Igeshu in Ayobo Area of Lagos, is facing a two-count charge bordering on unlawful sexual assault and defilement. The defendant, however, pleaded not […]
Man United’s Odion Ighalo out to prove critics wrong
Manchester United visit Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next Monday and United’s new signing Odion Ighalo could make his debut after his loan switch from Shanghai Shenhua. The signing raised eyebrows at first but Ighalo has experience in the Premier League and, with Marcus Rashford currently sidelined with a double stress fracture in his back, reinforcements […]
WHO warns of ‘very grave’ global virus threat
The World Health Organization, WHO, warned on Tuesday that the novel coronavirus was a “very grave threat” for the planet as it hosted the first major conference on fighting the epidemic. About 400 scientists were taking part in the two-day international meeting in Geneva which will review how the virus is transmitted and possible vaccines […]
Senate suspends plenary over death of Sen. Longjan
The Senate on Tuesday suspended plenary and other legislative activities till Wednesday over the death of Sen. Ignatius Longjan. The suspension of plenary followed a point of order raised by the Majority Leader, Sen.Abdullahi Yahaya (APC Kebbi). Abudullahi cited order 43 which gave provision for personal explanation and officially announced the death of Sen. longjan. […]
Unai Emery slams Arsenal players
Unai Emery has criticised the attitude of Arsenal’s players and believes some players within the squad ‘asked for more than what they were giving back’. The Spaniard was sacked by Arsenal at the end of November, just 18 months after he was chosen to replace Arsene Wenger as manager. Emery, who was eventually replaced by […]
