Author: Lagos Brief

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…

This guide focuses on healthy communication in a relationship, moving away from the idea of “correcting” your wife. Here’s a more positive approach: 1. Speak Softly: A calm tone invites conversation, while yelling creates distance. 2. Lead with Love: Frame your message with respect and care, focusing on solutions. 3. Focus on Improvement: Instead of criticizing, suggest ways to achieve a better outcome together. 4. Positive Reinforcement: Acknowledge and appreciate her efforts, both big and small. 5. Respectful Privacy: Address concerns privately, away from children or public settings. 6. Choose Your Timing: Avoid heated moments. Wait until you’re both calm…

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has shut the job application portal opened to hire Public Primary school teachers, after it received 52,423 submitted applications. Recall that the job application portal was opened on June 25, 2024, and ran till July 9, 2024. A statement signed by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran on Thursday, said the job application portal was closed after the lapse of the deadline. “We are impressed by this response, which shows that people are truly keen and excited to work with the Oyo State Universal Basic Education…

As part of the efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D, to enhancing the security of lives and property, the Nigeria Police Force is set to commence the enforcement of the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) within the next 14 days, specifically on the 29th of July, 2024, to rejuvenate and digitalize the motor vehicle registration system, significantly bolstering our nation’s safety and security framework. The e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data, designed to support police investigations, operational activities, and combat vehicle-related crimes, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery. The…