Nigeria’s men’s U-19 cricket team, the Junior Yellow Greens, are back in Division 1 of the African Qualifiers for the 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup, which will be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia, The Punch reports. Nigeria defeated Rwanda by seven wickets in the third-place match of the Division 2 qualifiers on Sunday in Tanzania. The Rwandans batted first during the encounter, but they were only able to put 45 runs on board for all out in 23.4 overs as Nigeria’s bowling charge was led by captain Gafar Kareem, who bowled 5.4 overs, conceded just eight runs, and got four…
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Delta State emerged champions of the First Edo State Invitational Swimming Championship concluded at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin-City on Saturday, bagging 12 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze medals. YY Swimming Club finished second with 7 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals, while host Edo came in third with 4 gold medals, 9 silver medals, and 6 bronze medals. Jimi Oshinowo Swimming Club, Bayelsa, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Aqua Swimming Club, and Kano State finished 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th, respectively. In some of the events decided, Oka Dorcas of YY Swimming Club of Lagos won…
In a remarkable display of vision, leadership, and innovation, the Lagos State Sports Commission hosted the Lagos Paris Olympics 2024 Esports and Sports Economy Roundtable at the Africa Station Doom, L’lle-Saint-Denis in Paris, France. Convened under the theme ‘Exploring New Frontiers and Business Opportunities in Sports’, the Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, who led the charge at the high-profile event, held on the sidelines of the Paris Olympics highlighted the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to sports development and its vision for sports excellence and global collaboration. “As the Paris Olympics continue to captivate the world,…
The trucks of rice given to states by the Federal Government as palliative has generated friction between the Edo State Government and the opposition All Progressives Congress in the state, writes ADEYINKA ADEDIPE No one would have thought that the idea of using rice as palliative, among other measures, to ease the hardship of Nigerians due to economic situation of the country, would generate so much discord and discuss in Nigeria. Following the 10-day protest against bad governance and hunger, which ended on Saturday, the spotlight shifted to the measures the Federal government had taken to alleviate the sufferings of…
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line will from today (Monday) upscale the number of trips from 54 to 72 per day. The Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Abimbola Akinajo, made this known in a Sunday statement published on the agency’s X handle. Akinajo said the current schedule for Sunday operations remained unchanged. “The Blue Line train riders will now travel between Marina and Mile 2 in just about 18 minutes from the previous travel time of 25 minutes. “The implication is that there will be a train every 18 minutes both ways, thus allowing commuters to…
A 41-year-old woman, Adenike Salami, was arraigned on Friday before the Ebute-Metta Magistrate Court in Lagos State on charges of forging an airline ticket and fraudulently obtaining $2,500. Salami, who appeared before Magistrate Waliu Salami, is facing three counts of conspiracy, fraud, and forgery, brought against her by the police. The prosecutor informed the court that the defendant, along with others who are still at large, conspired to commit the alleged offences. “The defendant, Adenike Salami, and her accomplices fraudulently conspired to forge an airline ticket, which they used to deceive and defraud the victim,” the prosecutor stated. According to…
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, Mr Khalil Halilu, has disclosed that the agency would offer a 50 per cent discount to drivers who want to convert their vehicles using the newly launched MY-CNG App. According to a statement by NASENI’s Director of Information, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, Halilu spoke on Saturday while presiding over the launch of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative’s Conversion Incentive Programme for the rideshare sector, alongside the introduction of the app, at NASENI’s CNG Engineering, Training, and Conversion facility in Utako, Abuja. Speaking at the event, attended…
The ruling All Progressives Congress has begun consultations with the leadership of the Senate to facilitate the reinstatement of Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip. The move comes one month after Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, was relieved of the position for repeated public criticisms of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC. The Borno lawmaker claimed that the President had been caged and shielded from feeling the hardships Nigerians were passing through, an action that irked the ruling party. Ndume was immediately replaced by the senator representing Borno North, Tahir Monguno, following a directive issued to that…
AS expected, PwC, the professional tax and advisory firm, has raised fresh concerns about the uncertainties buffeting Nigeria’s economy with negative consequences for investor confidence. Sky-high inflation and volatility in the forex market have continued defying the raft of measures adopted by the CBN to achieve stability and attract investors. “Despite the hawkish stance by the CBN to maintain stability, Nigeria’s outlook is still quite uncertain as investors remain cautious of a complex and ambiguous macroeconomic environment,” PwC said in its latest Nigeria Capital market report on August 6. The FX volatility has introduced significant risks and uncertainties into the…
Stakeholders in the built economy have emphasised the need for reliable and sustainable water supply systems in housing designs. They called for innovations in water designs for housing in the country. The founder of RitePlace Synergy Limited, Dr Chukwumezie Okolo, called for a paradigm shift in water management, emphasising the need for intentional development that prioritises health and environmental impact. “As we move forward, it is essential that we adopt a more intentional approach to development, one that prioritises the health and well-being of our citizens and considers the impact on our environment.” He advocated for smart homes that prioritise…