Leicester City survived a second-half Everton comeback to win 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw and set up a Carabao Cup semi-final with Aston Villa. The Foxes had raced ahead with two goals in three first-half minutes from James Maddison and Jonny Evans. But Tom Davies got Everton back into it with a volley … Read more
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism, NIJ, Ogba, has urged its students to shun anti-social behavior likely to affect their sojourn in the school. The Provost of the institution, Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye gave the advice at the 17th matriculation ceremony which took place in the institution’s hall December 18, 2019. He reminded the matriculating students of … Read more
General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, Dr Dolapo Fasawe has warned residents of the State to remain cautious and selfless while celebrating the yuletide to avoid disturbing neighbours. The Agency also announced the reopening of 26 facilities due to their compliance with the environmental laws guiding their operations. Read Also: Lagos … Read more
The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Dr. Biodun Onayele have disclosed that beneficiaries of the 2017/2018 State bursary have started receiving payment of their bursary. Onayele made this disclosure on Wednesday, 18th December 2019 while addressing newsmen in his office. He also appealed to other categories of beneficiaries yet to get their bank alert … Read more
Five-time winners Manchester United cruised to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup after defeating Colchester United 3-0 on Wednesday night. The Red Devils set up meeting with city rivals Manchester City. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side reached the last four of the competition for the first time since 2017 when they went on to lift the … Read more
Roberto Firmino scored a dramatic injury-time winner – five minutes after coming on as a substitute – to give Liverpool victory over Mexican side Monterrey and book their place in the Club World Cup final. The Brazilian striker, who replaced Divock Origi in the 85th minute, poked in fellow substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross from close … Read more
It was the first time since 17 years ago that Barcelona and Real Madrid played out a goalless draw in a largely uneventful El Clasico at the Nou Camp on Wednesday. Gareth Bale’s disallowed goal was the closest either side came to scoring, but Real left-back Ferland Mendy was judged to be offside in the … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday unveiled 39 construction companies who have expressed interest in the construction of the proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had advertised for expression of interest on the Fourth Mainland Bridge some weeks ago. The Special Adviser to … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday expressed joy at the Supreme Court verdict, which affirmed him as the duly elected Governor of the State, saying that the victory is for the people of Lagos. He said the judicial affirmation of his election victory will further reinforce his desire to vigorously pursue his vision of … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, arraigned one Gbenga Kolade before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a five-count charge. Read Also: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Babajide Sanwo-Olu His charged border on forgery, use of false document and … Read more
In order to sustain the dislodgement of squatters and illegal structures, the State Government has deployed not less than 60 operatives of the three enforcement agencies of the State to various points along Onikan and Outer Marina. The latest move was possible through the synergy between the operatives of Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), Lagos … Read more
The Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde has craved for the support of all heads of government-owned agencies and parastatals in the State towards the realization of the vision of the current administration. Ayinde made the plea at the commencement of a two-day workshop organized for the Chief Executives of … Read more
A collision has grown between two major power producers in Malawi, Egenco and Escom are on a collision course after the latter announced prolonged power blackouts just hours after Egenco said loadshedding was now over. For a week, people have been experienced prolonged power black-outs in some instances of more than eight hours a day. … Read more
United States President, Donald Trump, has said that he nothing wrong to deserve the impeachment proceedings against him. In a tweet on Wednesday, he said, “Can you believe that I will be impeached today by the radical left, do nothing Democrats, and I did nothing wrong! A terrible thing. “This should never happen to another … Read more
Zambia has legalised the production and export of cannabis for economic and medicinal purposes. The approval for the export of cannabis was granted at a special cabinet meeting, spokesperson for the government, Dora Siliya, said in a statement, SABC reports. Read Also: Lawmaker, Shina Peller Steps Down As Manager Of Quilox Night Club It was … Read more
Shina Peller, owner of Quilox night club has revealed that he has resigned from the management of the club since he became a member of the House of Representatives. The lawmaker revealed this while speaking on a motion to prevent sales of alcohol to underage. Read Also: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Babajide Sanwo-Olu Chinedu … Read more
Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie is expecting her fourth child with her husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie. The excited mother-of-four-to-be took to her Instagram page to break the good news to her followers. According to her, she had always wanted to have 4 kids but after 3 wonderful kids, she thought she had retired. Only … Read more
The Supreme Court has on Wednesday affirmed Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the Governor of Lagos State in the last gubernatorial election in the state. According to Justice Paul Galinje, the reliefs sought by the appellant did not fall within the ambit of the schedule of the electoral act. Read Also: Opinion: Impeachment of Donald Trump: To … Read more
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Wednesday sealed off four Liquefied Petroleum Gas ( LPG) plants , over non- compliance and illegal operations in Lagos. Officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC), which collaborated with the DPR in the exercise , also arrested three employees of the sealed LPG — … Read more
Chairman, Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu, All Progressives Congress, APC, Imo North is dead. The death of the Imo North Senator was confirmed to journalists outside the Senate chamber on Wednesday by the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha. Read Also: Evelyn Ngige, Others Sworn-In As Permanent Secretaries … Read more