Author: Lagos Brief

Man Utd bidding to hijak Simons deal? Manchester United remain hopeful they can sign PSG attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, despite him reportedly already agreeing terms with Bayern Munich, say the Daily Mail. Simons impressed at Euro 2024 for the Netherlands, scoring against England. Erik ten Hag is thought to be an admirer of the 21-year-old and his versatility in either a central attacking position or out wide. Man Utd want Antony wages covered for potential loan Manchester United will only allow Antony to leave on loan if another club is prepared to cover his full pay packet, reports the Daily…

Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to Governor of Lagos on Transportation, has clarified the news regarding a ban on Danfos by Lagos State. He noted that the forthcoming initiative is designed to enhance public commuting and better serve the residents of Lagos. Key Facts about the Bus Reform Initiative: 1. The primary goal of the Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) is to restructure commercial bus operations. 2. As a pilot project, the BRI will introduce mass transit buses for the Lekki-Epe corridor. 3. Danfo buses that conform to the standards of the VIS will operate as Mid-capacity buses while Korope buses that…

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdul Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, has categorically stated that idol worship is not a part of Yoruba culture. In a sermon delivered on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Jamaat Taawunil Muslimeen Central Mosque in Iwo, the monarch asserted that the practice was a foreign import. Oba Akanbi criticised the worship of Yoruba deities, claiming they were ordinary humans with origins outside Yorubaland. He specifically mentioned Ogun, Sango, and Orunmila, asserting that their reverence as gods is unfounded and detrimental to the progress of individuals and the kingdom. The Oluwo called on his subjects to reject…

The planned All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial campaign flag-off event in Benin City, Edo State, scheduled for today, July 20th, 2024, has been overshadowed by violent clashes that occurred on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu, who was expected to attend the rally and lend his support to the APC gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has decided to skip the event. Instead, the President will be traveling directly to Ghana to attend the sixth mid-year coordination meeting of the African Union. The violence erupted on Thursday when Okpebholo and the impeached former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, arrived at the Benin City airport…

…..Environ Comm. says their will be no restriction on last saturday of July Lagos State Government on Wednesday debunked a viral fake news on social media, stating emphatically that the State has not re-introduced the monthly environmental sanitation and is not starting any movement restriction by July ending. In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, he stated that the viral news is the work of mischief makers who are keen on confusing residents. He urged all residents to disregard the content of the viral fake news and go about their lawful…

A Lagos-based barber has shaved four minutes off the world record for the fastest time to complete five skin fade haircuts. 26-year-old Owoyemi Qudus Adebayo from Lagos, Nigeria achieved a time of 14 min 56 sec, smashing the previous record of 18 min 57 sec set by South Africa’s Enrico Springfield in 2022. To achieve this record, each finished hairstyle must be cut to the skin (i.e. grade 0) at the neck and back of the head, and tapered at least three grades towards the top of the head. A minimum of three different clipper guards must used to achieve…

Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don has reaffirmed that award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, is the love of her life. It would be recalled that the duo was a couple until their relationship hit the rocks in 2021. In a recent interview, Stefflon Don was questioned concerning her romantic history and her previous relationship with the crooner known as “Twice as Tall.” She replied in the affirmative when the interviewer asked her whether she considers Burna Boy to be the love of her life. Stefflon Don also revealed that she is now in a relationship but declined…

Following the reconfiguration and commencement of the electronic central motor registry registration process (e-CMR), the Police has deemed it necessary to highlight the benefits and effectiveness of the e-CMR initiative which is designed to ensure the safety and security of all types of vehicles including motorcycles by collating data imputed into the system by vehicle owners and acting on such to flag the vehicles if reported stolen. The e-CMR will provide a firsthand database to the Force for curbing vehicular crimes as dedicated officers can access real-time comprehensive data of every vehicle on their tablets. Similarly, the e-CMR will prevent…

The Spanish national team on Sunday night defeated the Three Lions of England 2-1 to lift the Euro 2024 trophy. Details later…

Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage after shots were fired at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, today. Trump said in a social media post that he was injured when a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear. The Secret Service says Trump is now safe, and he was checked at a local hospital before leaving a few hours later. Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., told CBS News’ Robert Costa that his father is “doing fine.” The U.S. Secret Service confirmed two people are dead — the gunman and an audience member — and two spectators were critically…