European Union (EU) foreign ministers to agree on new sanctions over Russia’s alleged attempts to take political influence in Moldova, Romanian Foreign Minister Luminita Odobescu said on Monday. The EU sanctions target Russian actors and organisations accused of destabilising the…
Anambra State cracks down on fake drink production
The Managing Director of Operations for Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade), Mr Celestine Anere, has vowed to eradicate fake drink production across all Anambra markets. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Sunday,…
Man arrested near Trump rally had two guns and fake passports
A man in illegal possession of a shotgun and a loaded handgun was arrested at an intersection near Donald Trump’s rally in Coachella, California, on Saturday, police said. The 49-year-old suspect, Vem Miller, was driving a black SUV when he…
Security: Lagos charges LGs to submit 500 applicants for military enlistment
The Lagos State Government has charged Secretaries to the Local Governments (SLGs) and Local Council Development Areas (SLCDAs) to submit 500 applicants from each area for recruitment into the military. Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG),…
Canada to cover cost of contraception and diabetes drugs
Canada’s parliament has passed a bill that that will cover the full cost of contraception and diabetes drugs for Canadians. The Liberal government said it is the initial phase of a plan that would expand to become a publicly funded…
France beat Israel in Nations League match despite Mbappe absence
France shrugged off Kylian Mbappe’s absence and Antoine Griezmann’s retirement to comfortably overcome Israel 4-1 in the Nations League on Thursday. Eduardo Camavinga and Christopher Nkunku set France on their way with first-half goals in Budapest, where Israel are playing…
Sanwo-Olu woos Korean investors
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended an invitation to Korean investors to explore more opportunities in Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos. Speaking during a meeting with the Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Lee Sang Ho, and other…
Czech Republic and Poland call on EU to do more to tackle irregular migration
The prime ministers of Czech Republic and Poland said Wednesday that the European Union has to do more to tackle unauthorized migration and condemned the practice of renewing border checks among the bloc’s 27 member states. “We have agreed that…
Ayola Album Live, Christian Ladies Retreat, Business Conference, Karaoke and more
It’s another Friday and you know there is no party like a Lagos party. Thisislagos tells you where the hottest parties are, where the art exhibitions are popping and where the cognoscenti gather. Make sure you turn up! Ayola Album…
Rooney slams “crazy” decision to substitute Rashford against Porto
Wayne Rooney has ripped into Erik ten Hag’s decision to substitute Marcus Rashford during Man United’s 3-3 draw with Porto last week. Rashford had given United the lead in the seventh minute with a fine solo effort but didn’t emerge…