Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has defended the state’s reputation against what he describes as “malicious narratives” and “harmful propaganda”. The commissioner’s comments come after Iguma Scott, a social media influencer, sparked a heated debate by comparing Lagos unfavorably to New York, saying the city “smells”. Wahab took to Twitter to […]
In leadership courses, there’s an aspect called servant-leader disposition. I remember the late President Umar Yar’adua emphasised this quality during his short-lived administration. Yesterday, during the meeting of President Tinubu with the Alaafin of Oyo and some Yoruba traditional rulers, this leadership concept was interestingly displayed. While the President was thanking the Alaafin for fostering […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has vowed that his team will go all out to win the FA Cup when they face Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium this weekend. Despite the FA Cup not being the club’s top priority this season, Guardiola believes that winning the trophy would be a significant achievement and a much-needed […]
A new report from the French think tank Terra Nova has sounded the alarm on the country’s looming labor crisis, warning that France will need to recruit between 250,000 and 310,000 foreign workers each year by 2040 to meet growing labor market demands. The report highlights the country’s aging population and shrinking pool of active […]
The North West region of Nigeria is grappling with a severe security crisis, with Zamfara State being one of the hardest hit. According to a Zamfara lawmaker Aminu Jaji , the state has descended into lawlessness, with bandits perpetrating heinous crimes against innocent civilians. A disturbing trend of brutality has emerged, with reports […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to expand its loan scheme to cover vocational and skills acquisition centres across Nigeria, starting with Enugu State. The initiative, which is expected to kick off within the next six to eight weeks, aims to support technical education in skills centres nationwide, including fashion design and […]
The head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Mr. Ola Olukoyede has warned that the growing trend of young people, especially males, engaging in online scams is having devastating consequences on their lives. Speaking at an event commemorating the International Day of the Boy Child, the EFCC chief expressed concern over the long-term […]
Nigerian TikToker, Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, better known as Peller, has revealed that his lover, Jadrolita, was offered a staggering N3 billion by Netflix for a kissing scene, which he claims to have rejected on her behalf. The 20-year-old social media sensation made the revelation during a recent TikTok live session, which was attended by legendary […]
The federal government has finalised plans to establish a befitting world-class arena that will host top international artists and events. According to the Minister of Culture, Art, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, the newly established Creative and Tourism Infrastructure Corporation has a projected investment of $100 billion and the potential to generate over two […]
Tottenham Hotspur has equaled the club record for the most defeats across all competitions in a single season, with 25 losses so far in the 2024/25 campaign. This unfortunate milestone matches the record set in the 1991/92 season. Tottenham Hotspur’s struggle in the 2024/25 campaign has led them to equal an unwanted club record, […]
