West Ham have sacked head coach Julen Lopetegui after less than eight months in charge. The Hammers, who are currently 14th in the Premier League, are expected to announce former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as the Spaniard’s replacement.…
2 arrested in energy theft crackdown as Ikeja Electric battles rising vandalism crisis
In a significant development highlighting the growing challenge of infrastructure vandalism in Nigeria’s power sector, two individuals are facing criminal charges for allegedly tampering with Ikeja Electric’s equipment in Lagos State’s Ikorodu area. The case, set for trial on January…
Miracle at 75 of Mrs Agatha Nkechinyere Ezeakunne — Maxim Uzoatu
Miracle marks the phenomenon at age 75 for the lady who is the loving mother of a Reverend Sister and Reverend Father. They hardly make mothers these days like the ever personable Mrs. Agatha Nkechinyere Ezeakunne (Nne Okwukwe) who celebrated…
Remi Babalola headlines launch of nostalgic Lagos Novel by Dr Wale Adeduro
Former Minister of State for Finance, Remi Babalola, is set to chair the launch of “Obalende: A Nation in Motion,” a novel that promises to transport readers back to 1980s Lagos, a significant literary event marking the start of 2025.…
Driver dies in crash near Otedola Bridge
Tragedy struck on wednesday morning near the Secretariat inward Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when a mini bus, popularly known as “Korope,” rammed into a moving long truck. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the accident…
LASEPA shuts 619 facilities for environmental infractions in 2024
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down 619 facilities, including worship centres, hotels, and other establishments, for various environmental infractions in 2024. The General Manager of LASEPA, Dr Babatunde Ajayi, made this known during an interaction with…
NAF engineers revive aircraft grounded for 23 years
In a phenomenal display of engineering ingenuity, aircraft engineers and technicians of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have accomplished the remarkable feat of reactivating a Dornier DO-228 aircraft, which had been grounded for 23 years. Spokesman of the Air Force,…
‘It’s tricky, they fly a lot’ – Arteta on EFL Cup balls
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta still believes his side can reach the Carabao Cup final – but says his players must first master the “tricky” ball used in the competition. The Gunners were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle in Tuesday’s semi-final first…
France manager Deschamps to step down after 2026 World Cup
France’s World Cup-winning manager Didier Deschamps says he will step down after next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 56-year-old is France’s longest-serving coach, having been in charge since 2012. He led Les Bleus to victory…
30,000 told to flee homes and film premieres cancelled
A state of emergency has been declared by the governor of California as wildfires sweep through the suburbs of Los Angeles – with a hillside dotted with celebrity homes badly affected. Nearly 300,000 people have been left without power across…