Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has advised Nigerian youths to invest their time, energy and resources in productive endeavours that would give their lives meaning. Speaking in a lecture…
Taylor Swift becomes first solo female artist to win the MTV 2020 VMAs Best Director Award
Taylor Swift is winning big. The star, 30, won her first best director award at the 2020 VMAs on Sunday for her music video for “The Man,” making her the first solo female artist to earn the honour. “This is…
Lagos traffic system increases routes
The Lagos Traffic Information System (LATIS), which provides real-time traffic information, has been expanded. LATIS is a state-of-the-art solution specially developed and designed by JCDecaux Grace Lake, the Nigerian subsidiary of JCDecaux. It delivers a solution that gives citizens real-time…
Rotary plants 150 trees in Lagos community
As part of efforts to set up a healthier environment, the Rotary Club of Lekki Golden, District 9110, in conjunction with Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK), has planted 150 trees at Adewumi Adebimpe Drive, Lekki Phase 1. Speaking…
Akpeyi stretchered off in Kaizer Chiefs defeat
Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi was stretchered off after he was involved in a nasty collision in Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 loss at Bidvest Wits in an ABSA Premier League clash on Sunday, The PUNCH reports. The incident happened two minutes…
Lewis Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix to secure 89th victory of career
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton dominated the Belgian Grand Prix to take his fifth victory in seven races this year and the 89th of his career. Hamilton headed team-mate Valtteri Bottas to a Mercedes one-two, from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The…
Osimhen not under pressure – Agent
Victor Osimhen’s agent William D’Avilla says his client is not under pressure at Serie A giants Napoli. Osimhen joined Napoli in an African record €80m, including add-ons, and becoming the Partenopei’s most expensive player ever. The Nigeria international started off…
Jon Rahm beats Dustin Johnson to win BMW Championship
Jon Rahm beat Dustin Johnson on the first hole of a play-off in a dramatic climax to the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields in Illinois, Chicago. Spaniard Rahm, 25, looked set to be crowned champion after a bogey-free six-under 64…
Djokovic in action on day one at US Open bubble
Overwhelming favourite Novak Djokovic begins his quest for an 18th Grand Slam title on Monday as a unique, spectator-free 2020 US Open gets underway in a COVID-19 quarantine bubble at Flushing Meadows. The world number one headlines the opening day…
Oyarzabal withdraws from Spain squad after COVID-19 diagnosis
Real Sociedad winger Mikel Oyarzabal has withdrawn from the Spain squad after testing positive for coronavirus. The 23-year-old confirmed on Sunday that he will be required to isolate at home and will miss La Roja’s upcoming Nations League matches. Spain…