Author: Lagos Brief

From Port Harcourt’s streets to Madison Square Garden’s bright lights, Precious Achiuwa’s journey to the NBA is forged in perseverance and motivation.  From the city streets of Port Harcourt to the big stage of the NBA, Precious Achiuwa’s story is a tale of willpower and grit. His rise is proof of Nigerian talent and the impact African players have on world basketball. Perseverance and hard work are defined in every station of his journey, as is the will to be the best. It is a tale of ambition and opportunity, from high school courts to Madison Square Garden and everywhere…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade claimed yesterday that he had the exclusive right to appoint the Chief Imam of Oyo town. But an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has rejected the claim. The group argued that what the Alaafin called his exclusive right is a baseless priviledge now being abused by traditional rulers in Yorubaland. MURIC’s reaction was contained in a press release issued on Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 by its executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The statement reads: “The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade claimed yesterday that he had the exclusive right…

STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE CESSATION OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE My Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the declaration. The summary of it for context is that there was a total paralysis of governance in Rivers State, which…

By Imam Talba It is always an eyesore and very troubling to watch how once-powerful men descend into the abyss of desperation, clutching at straws of irrelevance while disgracefully weaponizing the very insecurities they once ignored. The latest petition authored by Abubakar Malami, who many Nigerians know as the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, is an interesting case study of what we can term political recklessness, hypocrisy, and the dangerous misuse of national security rhetoric for personal gain. The petition which was dated 10th September 2025 and addressed to the National Security Adviser, Director General…

…Move Targets Faster Response, Better Access, and Life-Saving Interventions The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled and handed over 10 newly procured Motorcycle Response Unit (MRU) Ambulances, popularly called Ambulance Bikes, to the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), in a bold move to cut down emergency response times and improve pre-hospital care across the State. The motorcycles, purchased under the directive of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, are designed to navigate through Lagos traffic, narrow streets, and hard-to-reach areas, thereby ensuring quicker interventions in emergencies where minutes can mean the difference between life and death. The Motorcycle Response Units (MRU) Ambulance is…

By Chuka Nnabuife | ANCISRO Anambra State is quietly scripting a new chapter in youth empowerment, and the rest of Nigeria is beginning to take notice. At the heart of that change sits the One Youth, Two Skills Solution (1Y2SS) — Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s flagship enterprise program that blends cultural practice with modern training to tackle one of the nation’s most stubborn problems: youth unemployment. Launched in October 2022, 1Y2SS was conceived not as a short-term palliative but as a structured pathway to build an entrepreneurial culture; three years on, its results are hard to ignore. More than 13,000…

In a resounding celebration of African ingenuity and entrepreneurship, Roberta Edu-Oyedokun, the trailblazing founder of Nigeria-based Moppet Foods, has been honored with the Outstanding Value-Adding Enterprise award at the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA). Unveiled at the prestigious Africa Food Systems Forum (#AFSForum2025), the awards showcased six extraordinary women who are not only building thriving businesses but also actively reshaping the continent’s food landscape. The accolade for Moppet Foods recognizes its pioneering work in transforming local, biofortified crops into premium, nutrient-rich food products for children. Edu-Oyedokun’s journey, which began from a mother’s concern about chemical-laden baby foods,…

Nigeria’s track queen, Tobi Amusan, has won silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, clocking a brilliant 12.29s in the final. Amusan powered through the high-pressure final at the National Stadium, finishing just behind Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland, who struck gold in a new National Record of 12.24s. The National Sports Commission (NSC) hailed Amusan’s remarkable achievement, noting that her consistency and fighting spirit continue to inspire millions. Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General of the NSC, stated that “Tobi Amusan has made Nigeria proud once again. Winning silver at the World Championships is…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume official duties. The President departed for France on September 4, 2025, to spend part of his annual holiday and was initially scheduled to divide the period between France and the United Kingdom. Last week in Paris, President Tinubu held a private luncheon with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace. Both leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen the partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability.…

The Nigeria Football Federation has finalized arrangements for the U20 boys, Flying Eagles to sharpen their skills and competition-readiness with two friendly games against host nation Chile and Australia, ahead of this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup finals. Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor, confirmed that the two-time silver medallists of the FIFA U20 World Cup will take on host nation Chile, who play in Group A of the competition alongside New Zealand, Japan and Egypt, on Saturday, 20th September. Nigeria, who also won the bronze medals when then USSR hosted the championship in 1985, will then confront Australia,…