Lagos State Government on Thursday organised 10th year remembrance Fidau (Prayer) in memory of business magnate and President Bola Tinubu’s mother, Alhaja Abibatu Ashabi Mogaji. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his wife, Ibijoke; Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, his wife, Oluremi; Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, his wife, Falilat; Iyaloja-General, Chief (Mrs) Folasade Tinubu-Ojo; Alhaji Mutiu Aare and other members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), state officials, politicians, technocrats, friends and family of late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, among others defied the heavy rain and converged on Blue Roof, Agidingbi, Ikeja on Thursday to offer prayers…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Lionel Messi scored his fastest career goal as Argentina comfortably beat Australia in a friendly in Beijing onThursday, 15 June, 2023. Captain Messi, 35, opened the scoring after one minute and 19 seconds, curling a finish into the top left corner from the edge of the box. Substitute German Pezzella doubled the world champions’ lead with a header in the 68th minute. Australia’s Mitch Duke had a first-half effort pushed onto the post by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. But Argentina always looked comfortable in Messi’s first match since agreeing to join American side Inter Miami. Lionel Scaloni’s…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Joselu scored a late winner as Spain beat Italy to set up a Nations League final against Croatia on Sunday, 18 June, 2023. Yeremy Pino won the ball off Italy legend Leonardo Bonucci outside his own box before firing in Spain’s opener in Enschede, Netherlands. Ciro Immobile equalised for Italy with a penalty after Spain debutant Robin le Normand handled in the box. Substitute Joselu pounced from close range after Rodri’s deflected shot to send Spain to the Rotterdam final. It continues the remarkable late-career rise of Espanyol striker Joselu. The 33-year-old only made his international debut…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Gunners have seen their original offer, worth £90million, for the Hammers skipper turned down – but a new package is imminent. The rejected bid was worth £80million plus an extra £10m in performance related add-ons, just as the new offer is expected to guarantee West Ham in the region of £90million plus extra payments that will take the total deal to £100million. However, sources were indicating on Thursday, 15 June, 2023 that the total value of the bid isn’t the only remaining issue that requires ironing out before Rice can complete his move to the Emirates.…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Tottenham have submitted a joint bid for James Maddison and Harvey Barnes following Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League, Daily Mail Football reports. The duo is in demand after contributing 23 goals and 10 assists between them last term in a struggling team, with Newcastle also interested in both, and West Ham and Aston Villa keeping a close eye on Barnes. But it is thought Spurs have made the first move, with the combined offer – believed to be in excess of £50million – set to be rejected by Leicester. Mail Sport reported on June 8 that Spurs…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike with agency report Jude Bellingham has revealed what informed his decision to join Spanish La Liga giants, Real Madrid instead of English Premiership clubs such as Man City, Liverpool, Chesea, others. According to Bellingham, it was partly inspired by seeing the Spanish giants beat Liverpool in the Champions League final. Los Blancos secured their 14th UCL title thanks to a goal from Vinicius Junior in Paris last year, denying Jurgen Klopp’s side a second title in three years. Bellingham, who after months of speculation, has now revealed that seeing that final helped him make his decision a year later. “I…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Newcastle Crown Court in United Kingdom has, on Thursday, 15 June, 2023, sentenced Leighton Amies aged 15 to 12 years in prison for stabbing to death 14-year-old Tomasz Oleszak. Following the verdict, Mr Justice Martin Spencer lifted a ban on the media identifying the teenage killer, who was automatically granted anonymity due to his age. He was 14 at the time of the murder. His identity was reported because of the seriousness of the crime, in the hopes it would deter other teenagers from carrying knives. Explaining his reasoning behind lifting the ban on reporting the 15-year-old’s name, the judge…
Dr Yekinni-Agbaje Nurudeen Lanre, popularly known as ‘NERO’, was born on t4 September, 1970 in Ikorodu, Lagos, southwest Nigeria. A multifunctional administrator, Dr Agbaje can be considered a bright pace setter, whose ideal is figuring out chances and fulfilment of purposes without contemplating anxiety and condition. Growing up as a devout Muslim, he attended Muslim B’ Primary School, Ikorodu for his Primary School Leaving Certificate (1977-1983), before proceeding to the prestigious Oriwu College, Ikorodu, for his secondary education from 1983-1989. He attended the Lagos State Polytechnic, Isolo, from 1991/92-1993/94 obtaining OND in Insurance, in 1998, he acquired his HND in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday appointed eight think tanks to assist in the realisation of his renewed hope agenda towards breathing a new life to the economy and security of the citizens. One of the astute men and women appointed is Mr. Zacch Adedeji, an industrious, brilliant, vibrant, result-oriented and an accomplished professional who was prior to the appointment, the Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council. When Mr Zacch Adedeji was appointed as the fifth substantive Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council in March 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, stakeholders in the sugar sector…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned the former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Dibu Ojerinde over allegations bordering on official corruption, abuse of office and forgery. Professor Ojerinde was docked alongside his children, Mary Funmilola Ojerinde, Olumide Abiodun Ojerinde, Adebayo Ojerinde, Oluwaseun Adeniyi Ojerinde and six companies linked to him, namely: Doyin Ogbohi Petroleum Limited, Cheng Marbles Limited, Sapati International Schools Limited, Trillium Learning Centre Limited, Standout Institutes Limited and Esli Perfect Security Printers Limited. ICPC in a Charge No: FHC//ABJ/CR/119/2023, brought before Honourable Justice Inyang Ekwo of the…