Lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, resumed at the Senate plenary on Thursday and maintained his seat at the Peoples Democratic Party row in the chamber, despite being an All Progressives Congress member. Melaye also raised a…
Electrician allegedly rapes primary two pupil at knifepoint (Punch)
An electrician on Baale Street, in the Ijora Badia area of Lagos State, has been arrested by the police for allegedly molesting his neighbour’s daughter. The suspect, Emeka Okoroafor, reportedly lured the primary two pupil into his apartment twice and…
Ooni embarks on 10-day historical visit to Brazil (Nation)
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, will embark on a 10-day historical visit to Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, in June, to strengthen the cultural ties between both countries. The visit will strengthen the…
* Lagos has the potential to become Africa’s tourism hub, says Lai Mohammed (Guardian) * Heavy security in Lagos as police take over Ojota Park (SUN)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE APRIL 17, 2018 Lagos has the potential to become Africa’s tourism hub, says Lai Mohammed (Guardian) The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has reiterated that Lagos State has the potential to become…
Tom Daley makes plea for Commonwealth LGBT rights after winning gold (Skynews)
Diver Tom Daley has made a plea for Commonwealth countries to decriminalise homosexuality after winning a gold medal in the 10m synchronised dive. The 23-year-old gay athlete is in Australia’s Gold Coast competing in the Commonwealth Games, a competition between…
Dalung promises training grants for foreign, home athletes (Independent)
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has assured Nigerian athletes currently at the Commonwealth Games village in Gold Coast, that the federal government will not discriminate against athletes during payment of training grants. “I am here to…
Miami Open: Venus Williams to meet Johanna Konta in 4th round (DailyTrust)
Venus Williams will face British number one Johanna Konta in the Miami Open fourth round. The 37-year-old world number eight defeated 26-year-old Kiki Bertens, of the Netherlands, after saving three match points. Williams came back in style against world number…