FRSC Launches Driver’s Licence Print Farm in Lagos
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has activated a mini driver’s licence printing farm in Lagos State, in commemoration of its 37th anniversary. At the inauguration, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed optimism that the farm would help to reduce hardship experienced by motorists while acquiring drivers’ licence, and urged applicants to collect their licence […]
Portable Declared Wanted for Assaulting Officials
The Ogun State Police Command has declared singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable,” wanted for his involvement in a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties. Spokesperson of the state police command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement yesterday narrated that on February 5, 2025, three officials from the Ogun State Ministry […]
Arsenal Fined £65,000 for Player Conduct
Arsenal have been fined £65,000 after their players were deemed to have behaved in an “improper way” following Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card against Wolverhampton Wanderers last month. It was alleged that Arsenal failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper way around the 43rd minute, and the club subsequently admitted to this […]
U.S. and Russia Hold Ukraine Talks Without Kyiv
High-level delegations from the U.S. and Russia were set to begin talks in Saudi Arabia today Tuesday over the fate of Ukraine — negotiations taking place — without Ukraine. Ahead of the talks that the State Department said were aimed to discuss ending the now three-year-long war, an American delegation headed by Secretary of State […]
Sabrina Carpenter Stuns at SNL 50th Afterparty
On Sunday, February 16, Espresso singer Sabrina Carpenter captivated the audience at SNL’s 50th Anniversary Afterparty at The Plaza Hotel in New York City with a mix of classic hits across genres. Swapping her earlier glittery gown for a chic white mini-dress and fur shrug, the 25-year-old took the stage, delivering a soulful rendition of […]
Meranda Becomes Lagos’ First Female Speaker Amid Controversy
On January 12, 2025, Mojisola Meranda was elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa over allegations of financial misconduct. Her appointment marks a historic moment as she becomes the first female Speaker in the Assembly’s history. However, her tenure has faced ongoing controversy. The latest incident saw […]
Tems Makes History With 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artiste to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. Tems, the Grammy awards winner, who recently became the first African woman to co-own a US football club, achieved this milestone through her contribution to Future’s hit song ‘Wait For U’, […]
Liverpool Stays Top with Wolves Win
Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League remains seven points after a 2-1 win over Wolves on Sunday. It responded to Arsenal’s 2-0 victory at Leicester 24 hours earlier that initially cut the lead to four. Manchester City were the big winners in the race for a place in next season’s Champions League […]
Chiney Ogwumike Named First Female BAL Ambassador
Nigerian American basketball star, two-time WNBA All-Star, and ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike has been named the first female Basketball Africa League (BAL) Ambassador. The announcement was made by BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall during the NBA Africa All-Star Luncheon at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in San Francisco, USA. Chiney, who joins an elite list of […]
Tinubu Backs Africa-Led Credit Rating Agency
President Bola Tinubu says he strongly supports an Africa-led credit rating agency (ACRA), saying it will provide fairer, more transparent credit assessments for African economies. Speaking yesterday at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Tinubu explained that an independent […]