Author: Lagos Brief

History was made at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships as Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi competed in the men’s 100m final, ending the nation’s 18-year wait for representation in the event’s biggest stage. Ajayi powered to an impressive 9.93 seconds in his semifinal on Sunday morning , finishing behind Olympic champion Noah Lyles and booked his place in the final. In doing so, he became the first Nigerian man since Olusoji Fasuba in 2007 to reach a World Championships 100m final. In the highly anticipated final, Ajayi delivered a strong performance on his debut, finishing sixth with a time of 10.00 seconds.…

The Niger-Delta Environmental Justice Coalition has praised Tantita Security Services Limited for its pivotal role in curbing crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, following a Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) report that revealed daily crude oil losses have dropped to a 16-year low of 9,600 barrels per day (bpd) as of July 2025. In a statement issued in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, coalition spokesman Comrade Abalagha Adawari hailed Tantita’s operatives for their bravery and dedication in safeguarding critical oil pipelines despite constant threats to their lives. “The personnel of Tantita Security Services have risked their lives to combat notorious…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended Tantita Security Services Limited for its pivotal role in safeguarding Nigeria’s oil infrastructure, following the latest report by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) which revealed that crude oil losses have dropped to their lowest level in nearly sixteen years. According to the Commission’s July 2025 data, daily crude oil losses were contained at 9,600 barrels per day, the lowest since 2009 when losses stood at 8,500 barrels per day. This is a dramatic improvement from the high-loss years that crippled Nigeria’s oil industry and significantly eroded government revenue.…

Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed confidence that his party will take over Aso Rock and the Lagos government house in 2027. He made this vow at an event in Lagos where the Conscience Forum of the Labour Party (LP) joined the ADC . Aregbesola emphasized the need for the ADC to take over the seat of power in Abuja and Lagos, stating that with the party’s resolve, it won’t be difficult to achieve. He also commended the leadership of the Conscience Forum for organizing the event and welcomed the new members into…

A massive turnout was witnessed today Saturday 13th September 2025 at the Jennifer Fans and Family Pre-Waka fitness road walk. It was a moment where strength, happiness, and togetherness mixed with a strong determination to keep fit came alive to give positive meaning to a purposeful life. The Pre-Waka road walk which commenced from the Secretariat Junction Fly-Over in Jos terminated at the Old Airport Roundabout and back to Secretariat Junction Roundabout for an amazing 45 minutes aerobics. According to the organiser of the Pre-Waka road walk, Jennifer Okoye; “the Pre-Waka road walk is meant to encourage participants on the…

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2025 *PUNCH* Council obtains GCE forms for 100 indigent students Accountant General plots to preempt Supreme Court, set to pay Osun LG funds to court-sacked APC chairmen, councillors, NULGE cries out Sanwo-Olu hails Lagos choice for Intra-African Trade Fair Lawmaker lauds Tinubu’s fight against insecurity Electoral reforms: Utomi, Jega, Ezekwesili to unveil ADD Oct 1 Adeleke reconciles deputy, angry PDP leaders Moneybags attempting to compromise Awujale selection – Ruling house Hijab-wearing gunmen kidnap two as soldiers kill Kogi bandit leader Kwara procures 30 transformers to boost power supply I’ll quit politics than align with…

By Olayinka Fafoluyi Six-year-old Abdulsalam Yusuf, a scrabble prodigy from Kwara and the youngest athlete at the ongoing 9th edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, has not only proven that age doesn’t define mastery of words but has also struck gold for Kwara State in a contest dominated by older competitors. While most children his age are just beginning to learn basic vocabulary, Abdulsalam has already mastered complex words that even seasoned scrabble players three times his age would admire. He has not only represented his state in the highest-level national youth competition but also clinched…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday at the Godwill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo defeated the Rwanda football team by a lone goal to keep hope alive for a qualification of the world cup in the Americas in 2026. Super sub, Tolu Arokodare scored in the 51st minute through a massive leg hustle for the ball and the goal was given to him. That was his 2nd goal for Nigeria since he switched allegiance to play for the African country. Rwandan Goalkeeper and Goal tender for Kaizer Chiefs of South Africa, Fiarce Ntwari stood gallantly for his country else Nigeria would…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, is under mounting pressure to resign following the circulation of a viral video in which he admitted to knowing the locations of bandits terrorising the state but claimed helplessness in tackling them. The undated clip, in which the governor spoke in Hausa, has stirred outrage across political and security circles. In it, Lawal lamented that despite procuring 150 vehicles for security agencies in Zamfara, he had no control over their deployment since directives must come from Abuja. He further claimed he could track the daily movements of bandits using devices at his disposal and insisted…

…Proposed strike, an act of economic sabotage, terrorism against the people The citizens-led group, Mass Action Against Economic Saboteurs (MAAES), has warned the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against plunging the country into crisis with threats of a nationwide strike over Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s plan to deploy 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks for fuel distribution. In a statement issued on Saturday, George Priye West, president of the coalition, said NUPENG cannot hold Nigeria hostage under the guise of defending workers’ rights, stressing that union membership is a matter of personal choice, not compulsion. “The Supreme…