Author: Lagos Brief

Osun State Government has started receiving the expected 43 trucks of food palliatives of Garri and Corn from the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of efforts to cushion the effects of hardships currently experienced by Nigerians across the country. Out of the total of 43 trucks being expected, 4 are Garri of 25kg with each of the trucks containing 1260 bags and another 39 trucks of 50Kg bag of Corn, containing 600 bags each. It is to be noted that, the Osun State Government is being charged the sum of #67,422,000,00( Sixty Seven Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Two…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will continue the search for their first points of the 2024 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament against Japan on Wednesday, but the nine-time African champions deserve credit for holding out for 85 minutes against world champions Spain before conceding a lone goal that handed the Europeans all the three points in Nantes on Sunday. Spain dominated possession, expectedly, and only a masterclass defensive performance by the Falcons restricted them to the odd-goal win. Yet, it could have turned out differently, had captain Rasheedat Ajibade not lose her balance when through on goal in the 36th minute, and had…

By Usman Garuba Every individual is a thread in the tapestry of creation, yet some unique individuals stand outside of the weave, directing the thread and painting pictures that become reality. Professor Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, fits into this rare illustration. A former commissioner of water resources and environment in Benue State, Professor Utsev has carved a niche for himself as a water engineer. Undoubtedly, one of the brightest but self-effacing skilled professionals in the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, Professor Utsev covets neither paeans nor rhapsodies for his unwavering commitment towards the actualization of…

…Educates Adeyanju, Other Accusers on Police’s Constitutional Responsibility in Public Order The Nigeria Police Force hereby addresses the recent accusations made by one activist, Deji Adeyanju, and others via various fora, alleging that the IGP is attempting to rewrite the Constitution by requesting the details of the organizers and leaders of the planned nationwide protests. It is vital to clarify that the IGP has never denied the constitutional right of every citizen to freedom of association and expression, but has rather, at every point, emphasized that the right is that to peaceful assembly and expression. Also, the Nigeria Police holds…

Hey everyone! I can’t believe what I just saw! Even I was shocked! 🤯 Apparently, you can grow onions directly on a fallen banana or plantain tree. Yes, you read that right – no soil needed. 🌱 Here’s how: Prep your onions: Soak the onion sets or seeds in water. Choose your tree: Select a healthy fallen banana or plantain tree. Create pockets: Make small holes in the tree trunk. Plant the onions: Place the soaked onions in the pockets. Care for your onions: Water lightly and watch them grow. Harvest: Enjoy your homegrown onions in about five months! 🧅…

For the past few days, some telecom companies have been disconnecting their subscribers for very flimsy and untenable reasons. Some allege lack of NIN registration or linking while some didn’t not give any reason at all. This action is coming on the heels of the proposed struggle of the people against hunger, poverty, suffering and the suffocating economic policies of the Tinubu administration. From all indications, it wouid seem that the underlying target of the telecom companies is to limit the reach of their customers in order to restrict access and thus frustrate the protests. The contract between a telecom…

The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, political leaders, leaders of thought, traditional leaders, trade unions, youth organizations and millions of other Nigerians in appealing to planners of the protest to shelve the plan. She urged them to give the government more time to implement all the socio-economic policies and programmes aimed at restructuring the economy for the betterment of all. The former Deputy Governor of Lagos in a release by her office in Abuja admonished that the economic reforms being implemented by the administration of President Bola Tinubu are…

Arsenal 2:1 Manchester United It’s a game of 2 halves as usual for Manchester United that showed glimpses of some good football Manchester United could be capable of in the season but something is clear from the game, Ten Hag’s style is heavily dependent on certain kind of players. Let’s look at the conclusions. 1. Injuries not coaching can still decide Manchester United’s season: The style of play is clear and depends on executing incisive one or two touch passing in the midfield in transition and building out from the back. It happens that this will need highly technical defenders…

The Nigeria Football Federation has paid glowing tributes to former football club owners, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and Senator (Dr) Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, who both passed away within two days of each other during the week. Chief Iwuanyanwu, who took over the former Spartans Football Club of Owerri (1981 WAFU Cup losing finalists) and renamed it Iwuanyanwu Nationale, died at the age of 82 on Thursday, 25th July 2024. Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Ubah, who took over the slot of Gabros International of Nnewi in the Nigeria top division, with the club renamed FC IfeanyiUbah, died in a London hospital in the…

The Hon. (Barr.) Alabi Kolade David-led Conference57, representing the 57 Council Chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State, has stated that the organizers of the planned August 1 protest do not mean well for the country. This declaration was made during a well-attended press briefing, where all 57 Council Chairmen were present. In his address, Bldr. Olusesan Daini, the Public Relations Officer of Conference57, emphasized that youths should channel their energy inward, focusing on creative and innovative contributions to support Nigeria. Daini urged young people to invest their efforts in nation-building…