By Uche Nnadozie The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority’s (LASTMA) recent announcement that its Traffic Management Solution (TMS) devices captured 20,000 vehicles for traffic violations in 2024 is a testament to the agency’s commitment to enhancing traffic law enforcement and management. The TMS devices, which were introduced in July 2023, have been instrumental in capturing traffic infractions, including illegal parking, …

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 70 terrorists, including three of their commanders, in a clearance operation at a terrorist enclave known as Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State. Maj- Gen, Edward Buba, The Director of the Defence Headquarters Media Operations,  said in a statement on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Buba further stated that the troops had launched a …

By Ibrozano Adams Titus Okere made history as the first Nigerian to sign with a European club when he joined Swindon Town FC in February 1953. Prior to this, he had a remarkable football journey, starting with Ziks Athletic Club Bombers in 1938 and later moving to Lagos Railways, where he captained the team. Born in Owerri, Okere achieved another …

By Ibrozano Adams Former Director General of NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, will be in Sheffield forthe Sheffield Powerlifting Championshipsto cheer his son, Russel Orhii. Russel is competing as one of the elite powerlifters at this prestigious event. The Ushongo born Dr Orhii, shared details of the event which hosts 24 of the World’s Strongest Powerlifters to battle it out for the Title …

Design Week Lagos is partnering Ecobank Nigeria and the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy to present Nigeria’s inaugural Design and Innovation Exhibition 2025. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, stated: “This exhibition offers a distinctive avenue for our nation’s economic advancement. Musawa further noted “By harnessing the synergy between Nigerian creativity …

Despite Saturday’s washout against England, Nigerian’s Junior Female Yellow Greens are still in contention for a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. The Junior Female Yellow Greens were billed to begin their Super Six campaign against England at the Borneo Cricket Ground, Sarawak on Saturday, but the game was abandoned as …

  By Funke Egbemode Today I’m worried about men of God, wet matchboxes and the fire at the base of the mountains of pastors’ wives. I’m worried about pastors who leave their wives’ needs unattended in the name of doing God’s work. A pastor’s wife was caught pants down with her butt-naked brother-in-law defiling the clergy man’s marriage bed. The …

To ensure  effective implementation of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), President Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of N32.7 billion Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation made the disclosure during the launching of the State Action Plan durable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Friday, January 24, …

Ini Local Council Area, Akwa Ibom has launched a locally produced and processed rice named Arise Ini rice.  Chairman of the council, Inibehe Umah, unveiled the rice at the remodelled Ini Council hall, which coincided with a Thank-You-Get-Together for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters The chairman, who appreciated stakeholders and all party faithful for supporting him before, during and after …

The Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has been advised to stop using the appointment of Chief Ezenwo Nyesom Wike as Minister by President Bola Tinubu, as excuse for his lack of capacity to provide leadership as Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, …