Author: Lagos Brief

By Dr. Lukman Raimi Reading culture is dwindling, but wisdom is buried in books. To provide the people with the invaluable lessons in the recently launched book of the Billionaire Femi Otedola. I have provided a useful summary for social media followers. While most summaries focus on the stories and 0embellishments, my summary focuses on thematic issues. Femi Otedola’s Making It Big launched in 2025 is both memoir and business handbook. Spanning his journey from a young entrepreneur in Lagos to billionaire investor and philanthropist, the book distills the mindset, crises, and reinventions that shaped his path. It is not…

Five-time world champions, Golden Eaglets have continued their preparations ahead of the forthcoming WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament. The team played two friendly games on Friday and Saturday respectively, winning one and drawing the other. After a tough contest in the first half with Darazo Football Academy of Bauchi, Golden Eaglets showed their superiority in the second half with sublime goals to end the game 2-0 in their favour. It was a different atmosphere against the Gombe U17 team, as the game played under raining conditions ended in a stalemate. So far, the Golden Eaglets have played 11 friendly games. The…

Rwanda’s delegation to Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday afternoon. A one-man advance party will be in Lagos on Monday, but the full delegation will make landfall in Lagos on Tuesday aboard a Rwandair Airline flight at 1.15pm, and will proceed to Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State by 4pm of the same day. The Matchday 7 encounter has become very crucial to both teams as they are both wide away from group leaders South Africa, who have 13 points (prior to FIFA’s decision on their use of an ineligible player…

By: Lamara Garba Azare In the theatre of nations, where countries display what they value most, Nigeria once again played the wrong script. On the 28th of August, 2025, the Federal Government stood before the world and, with fanfare, announced a N200,000 cash reward for Nafisa Abdullahi, a 17-year-old girl from Yobe State, who had just conquered the globe at the TeenEagle Global English Championship in London. It should have been a moment of national pride the triumph of intellect, the victory of knowledge, the vindication that Nigerian children, though raised in broken classrooms with tattered textbooks, can still outshine…

By Tadé Makinwa The more money you make, the more your life changes, not just in comfort but in consciousness. Suddenly, you start thinking differently about safety, about time, about movement, and about control. The decisions you make begin to look “strange” or even “wasteful” to the average person because your priorities are no longer the same. I learned this firsthand last year when Air Peace celebrated its 10th anniversary, a grand event that brought together dignitaries, top business leaders, and industry giants from within and outside Nigeria. As an assistant to my boss, I was the point of contact…

Potassium alum, or simply alum, is a natural mineral salt with a wide range of traditional uses, from personal hygiene to minor first aid. While it has been used for centuries, it’s still a staple in many households today. Here are some of the most common ways this versatile compound can be used. Oral & Dental Care Natural mouthwash: Dissolve a small amount of alum in water and use it as a mouthwash to help fight bad breath. Sore throat relief: Gargling with a mixture of alum powder and warm water can help soothe a sore throat. Stronger gums: Rinsing…

The president of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) NigeriaandOverseas, Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele, has called on Nigerians, especially the youth, to remain faithful, prayerful and determined if they hope to achieve greatness in life. Speaking during his 70th birthday celebration and thanksgiving service on Saturday in Ibadan, Oladele urged Nigerians youths in particular to get closer to God to achieve greatness. Oladele said it is only through determination, truthfulness and God’s grace that a nation and its people could attain true greatness. While glorifying God, Mr Oladele said: “I wouldn’t have been able to achieve greatness if not for the grace…

‎The 8th Lagos International Badminton Classics (LIBC) reached fever pitch on Day Three as quarter-finals and semi-finals thrilled fans inside the Teslim Balogun Indoor Sports Hall, Surulere. With 20 matches on schedule-and one walkover in the men’s doubles—the tournament delivered world-class rallies, dramatic upsets, and unforgettable spectacles, setting the stage for a blockbuster Final Day on August 30. ‎ The ‎Walkover Drama and a Marathon Match ‎ ‎The day began with a rare walkover in the men’s doubles, as P. Ravikrishna and S. Romdtiani (UAE) advanced without lifting a racket after Kazakhstan’s D. Panarin and M. Tajibullayev failed to show.…

By Imām Kamaldeen AbdurRasaq Introduction السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Marriage is one of the greatest blessings in Islam. It is a bond of love, mercy, and tranquility between husband and wife. However, divorce, though permitted in Islam, is the most hated of the permissible acts when abused. Islam therefore lays down preventive measures to preserve marriage and reduce the causes of separation. 1. Qur’anic Guidance Allah ﷻ says: وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُمْ مِنْ أَنْفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا لِتَسْكُنُوا إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ (“And among His signs is that He created for you…

The Southern Delta University Stadium in Ozoro will be buzzing this Sunday as Warri Wolves welcome Rangers International for their NPFL26 Matchday 2 clash. Kickoff is 4pm. Fresh from their return to the top-flight, the Seasiders will be aiming to make their homecoming memorable. Captain David Joseph has already made it clear: “Wolves are not “newbies” but “returnees” determined to compete with the best. Rangers, the seasoned campaigners will be welcomed at the Wolves’ den at Ozoro. With Wolves hoping to bank on home support and reshapened squad, and Rangers relying on experience and sharpness the encounter promises to be…