Author: Akintayo Adams

The Lagos State Government has indefinitely suspended operations on its Red Line Mass Transit Train Service (LRMT) due to mechanical failures. The suspension came after the train service experienced issues during its morning operations last week. Initially, operators announced that only the afternoon services would run, but later confirmed that no trains would operate until further notice. The Red Line, which began operations on October 15, 2024, was expected to provide critical relief to Lagos commuters. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Ademola Adeleke-led Osun State Government has revealed that it has recovered ₦53,089,683.52 in pension overpayments to retirees. This disclosure was made on Monday during the annual Audit Forum held in Ede, highlighting issues uncovered through a comprehensive audit of the 2023 fiscal year. According to the Auditor-General, Kolapo Idris, the overpayments occurred between January 1 and December 31, 2023. A review of 437 pension files processed during this period revealed discrepancies in 137 cases, which were flagged for irregularities, while the remaining 300 files were cleared without incident. Penalties were imposed on the queried files in line with established…

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have initiated talks on extracting and processing iron ore into steel. This collaboration was advanced during the Resourcing Tomorrow event at the annual Mines and Money expo in London, United Kingdom. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and the Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy of Saudi Arabia, Khalid bin Saleh Al-Musdaifer, discussed plans for extracting and processing iron ore in Nigeria. Saudi Arabia currently imports iron ore from various African countries to support its solid steel industry. Dele Alake proposed that Nigeria should not only extract iron ore but also process it into…

Manchester City’s long-awaited hearing into 115 alleged breaches of Premier League rules has concluded, though a verdict is not expected until 2025. The Daily Mail reported that closing arguments in the case, which began on September 16 at London’s International Dispute Resolution Centre, were delivered to an independent panel on Friday1. City strongly deny any wrongdoing but could face severe sanctions if found guilty, including relegation from the Premier League. Last season, Everton and Nottingham Forest faced points deductions for breaching the league’s profit and sustainability regulations1. The English champions are accused of 80 financial rule breaches between 2009 and…

Airtel Nigeria has announced a new partnership with Google to bring YouTube to all television sets across the country, regardless of whether they are smart or older analogue models. This deal was signed at Airtel’s Lagos headquarters. Under the agreement, YouTube will be integrated into Airtel Nigeria’s Smart Router, a device that combines internet connectivity with the ability to transform regular TVs into smart TVs. Users can now access YouTube directly on their TVs, offering a seamless streaming experience for movies, sports, music, and educational content. Femi Oshinlaja, the Chief Commercial Officer of Airtel Nigeria, highlighted the significance of this…

Popular dancer Lil Smart has claimed that music stars Naira Marley and Zinoleesky should be held responsible if anything happens to him. Sharing disturbing photos and videos on his social media, Smart alleged that the duo were threatening his life. “If anything happens to me (missing or killed), just know it is both Naira Marley and Zino,” he said. In another post via his Instastory, he vowed to expose Naira Marley and Zinoleesky’s secrets, saying late rapper Mohbad was bullied until he died, just as he’s being threatened. “That’s the same way they bullied Mohbad till he died. I’m going…

Singer Young Jonn has expressed frustration over being excluded from discussions about the best musicians in the country. The ‘Dada’ crooner believes he is often overlooked because he started his career as a producer rather than a singer. He vowed that time will reveal those who are truly the best musicians. On his X handle, he wrote, “I see how you all leave me out of conversations prolly cos I started out as a producer. Continue! Time will tell!” Young Jonn gained prominence as one of the in-house producers of YBNL Nation, producing hit songs for Lil Kesh, Olamide, and…

Famous Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has won the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency election. Dumelo, who ran under the National Democratic Congress (NDC), defeated the incumbent Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He secured 40,561 votes, while Alhassan received 27,377 votes. This victory is particularly significant as Dumelo had previously contested for the seat in 2020 but narrowly lost to Alhassan. Dumelo began his acting career in 1991 and has since appeared in numerous Gollywood and Nollywood films. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel

German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is scheduled to visit Nigeria from December 10 to 12, 2024. This visit aims to emphasize the strong ties between Nigeria and Germany and underscore Germany’s recognition of Nigeria’s significance on the global stage. During his visit, a delegation of CEOs and senior board members from prominent German companies specializing in IT, will accompany President Steinmeier high-tech, and energy sectors. He will meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr. Alieu Omar Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In Lagos, President Steinmeier will engage with business leaders, visit a start-up…

Galatasaray confirmed on Monday that Victor Osimhen has sustained a muscle injury during their 3-2 victory against Sivasspor on Sunday. The Nigerian striker scored Galatasaray’s second goal from the penalty spot late in the first half but had to be substituted in the 74th minute due to the injury. The club revealed that Osimhen has already started treatment for the injury, but they have not provided a timeline for his return to action. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel