Dr. Akinwumi Adesina to Keynote AgriConnect Summit 2025
We are honoured to announce that Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), will deliver the Keynote Address at AgriConnect Summit 2025, taking place on May 30th at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. A renowned agricultural economist, global development leader, and 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has consistently championed the transformation of […]
2025 African Knockout Championship Kicks Off Today in Lagos
The 2025 season of the African Knockout Championship kicks off today April 4 at The Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki, Lagos, at 6 PM. Eighteen fighters from seven African countries will compete, with the Main Event featuring Gasmire Diatta vs. Faout Youssef in a Featherweight Fight. Other key matchups include Adams Boa vs. Venatius Iyinagolu in […]
Court Clears Naira Marley, Sam Larry in Mohbad’s Death
A Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, ruled on Tuesday that musician Naira Marley and socialite Sam Larry were not involved in the death of singer Mohbad (Aloba Oladimeji Ilerioluwa). The court’s decision follows months of intense speculation and legal proceedings surrounding the case. Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje made the ruling after reviewing the legal advice […]
Lagos, Canada to Strengthen Trade Ties
Lagos State and the Canadian Government, seek deeper trade relationships between both countries especially in areas of innovation, science and technology. While receiving Canada’s new Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Carlos Roja-Arbulu, at the State House in Marina, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asked the Canadian High Commissioner to take advantage of the numerous business opportunities […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024 Into law
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Lagos State Electricity bill 2024 into law, as part of efforts to reduce the state’s dependency on the national grid. While signing the bill, the governor said it will ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity for all Lagosians, as well as promote diverse energy sources, including renewable […]
2024 AFRIFF Globe Awards Winners
The 13th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) concluded with an exciting Globe Awards ceremony at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. About 60 of the 160 films that were screened were full-length motion pictures. Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo was the night’s most notable winner, taking home the top honors for Best Director and Best Film securing a […]
Lagos Govt. Seals Ikeja Golf Club Over Public Safety Concerns
The Lagos State Government has shut down Ikeja Golf Club at Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA, over public safety concerns stemming from multiple instances of negligence. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) sealed the yesterday until the necessary safety measures are in place, citing risks to lives and property following several complaints. Its Director of […]
IGP Orders The Redeployment of CPs Rivers, Delta, FCT
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Commissioners of Police of Rivers State Command, Delta State Command and the Federal Capital territory. According to a statement by the FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, the order covers the redeployment of the CP Rivers State Command, CP Olatunji […]
Lagos Government to Shut Down Bourdillion Road
The Lagos State Government has announced that it would shut Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi for two days for construction of work. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi today said the government would be diverting vehicular traffic away from Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi between 9:00am and 5:00pm on Saturday 24th August and 9:00am […]
President Tinubu Appoints New Heads Of Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven qualified Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. According to a statement issued by the Presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale the new appointees are: Dr. Badamasi Lawal — Chief Executive Officer, National Social Investment […]
