Lagos introduces building insurance scheme, says safety must match development
The Lagos State Government has introduced the Lagos State Building Insurance Scheme (LAGBIS) to enforce compulsory building insurance and protect lives and property.
Adeleke’s campaign council petitions British High Commission over Osun polls
The Imole Campaign Council of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has written to the British High Commission in Abuja over developments ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state.
Police arrest 6 Liberians for alleged abduction, human trafficking
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained six Liberians over alleged human trafficking, abduction and an international visa scam luring compatriots with fake relocation promises to Canada and the United Kingdom.
Commonwealth Games: Nworgu secures gold as Nigeria sweeps medals in Para Powerlifting
Nworgu delivered a commanding performance to win Nigeria’s first gold medal of the Games, lifting her way to a new Commonwealth Games record of 119.0 points in the women’s lightweight para powerlifting event.
Enugu Air: Gov. Mbah reacts to runway incident, says safety non-negotiable
The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reacted to Thursday’s runway incident involving the state-owned airline, Enugu Air, at Benin Airport, empathising with the passengers and crew members over the traumatic experience.
LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team.
List of 8 countries already ruled out of the 2030 FIFA World Cup
Eight countries have already been ruled out of playing at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, years before the qualification campaign officially begins.
Meet Yinka Ogunbiyi, the Nigerian-American behind the world’s first braid-assist robot
Nigerian-American biomechanical engineer and Harvard graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi has secured $7 million in seed funding to commercialise HaloBraid, a patented braid-assist robot designed to help professional hairstylists cut braiding time and reduce physical strain.
IOC reject complaint against FIFA chief Infantino over ‘political neutrality’
The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed by the human rights NGO FairSquare against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged breaches of rules on political neutrality, an IOC spokesperson told AFP on Friday.
CAS schedules Oct. 8 hearing to decide 2025 AFCON champions
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has fixed October 8 as the date for a landmark hearing that could determine the rightful winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Why I limit kissing scenes in my movies — Biodun Stephen
Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has dismissed claims that romantic scenes in movies are responsible for breaking marriages, insisting that actors and their spouses understand the demands of the profession.
