Nigerians blow over N68b on UK visa applications in 1 year (Sun) The British government raked in over N68 billion from processing over 225,000 UK visa applications from Nigerians between June 2023 and June 2024. During the launch of Africa’s…
Sporting Lagos’ winless streak continues with 2-2 draw against Shooting Stars
Sporting Lagos FC on Monday continued their winless streak as they played out a 2-2 draw against the five-time league champions, Shooting Stars SC of Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League…
*Prepare for above-normal rainfall, Lagos tells residents (Punch)*LASU VC advocates gender parity in leadership positions (Tribune)
Prepare for above-normal rainfall, Lagos tells residents (Punch) The Lagos State Government has advised residents to prepare for above-normal rainfall, which will start in the first week of April and cease in December. This was made known by the Commissioner…
*Transport worker stabs colleague to death in Lagos (Punch)*Denying Obi presidency if he wins will spell doom for Nigeria, says Ohanaeze (Guardian)
Transport worker stabs colleague to death in Lagos (Punch) A transport worker, Ibrahim Yahaya, has allegedly stabbed his colleague, Kabiru Abdullahi, to death during an argument at the Kanuri Motor Park, in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State. PUNCH…
NPFL: What Ogunbote’s return means for Sunshine Stars
It is seven years and 11 months since Gbenga Ogunbote departed Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Sunshine Stars for supposed greener pastures – a search that has led him back to the Akure-based club for a second stint as…
NPFL: Sunshine Stars unveil Ogunbote as new manager
Nigeria Professional Football League side Sunshine Stars on Tuesday unveiled Gbenga Ogunbote as their new manager. It’s Ogunbote’s second spell at the club, having also managed the Akure-based side in 2012, and helping them reach the semi-finals of the CAF…
NPFL players must show character to earn eagles’ call-up, says Ogunbote
Like the eagle, any Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) player that is desirous of adorning the Super Eagles jersey, must show character and strength worthy of such honour. According to Coach Gbenga Ogunbote of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi,…
Confed Cup: Ogunbote confident Rangers will advance (Punch)
December 4, 2018 Enugu Rangers coach Gbenga Ogunbote is confident the Flying Antelopes will qualify for the First Round of the 2018/19 Total CAF Confederation Cup competition ahead of their Preliminary Round opponents, Defence Force S.C of Ethiopia, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.…
Flood: Lagos Assembly tasks Ambode on drainage (Vanguard) * Minimum wage: Governors propose N22,500 (Nation)
Flood: Lagos Assembly tasks Ambode on drainage (Vanguard) Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, called on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to reactivate the Office of Drainage Service in the state in order to checkmate potential flood hazard. The lawmakers also called…