Author: Lilian Azuh
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the preservation of lives and the maintenance of seamless vehicular mobility following a major multiple-vehicle collision that occurred along LASU–Isheri Road, precisely at Iyana School, inward Igando. Preliminary findings indicate that the unfortunate incident involved a MACK flatbed truck, which reportedly suffered a catastrophic brake failure, causing the driver to lose effective control before violently colliding with a Toyota Sienna and two commercial tricycles, thereby triggering a serious multi-vehicle crash. LASTMA personnel, who were on routine traffic surveillance and operational patrol within the corridor, responded…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the successful apprehension of a tanker driver who attempted to flee the scene after fatally knocking down a commercial delivery motorcycle rider along Kodesho Road, opposite Mrs Filling Station, inward Awolowo Way/Oba Akran along Maryland-Ikeja axis os the State. The tragic incident occurred when a fully laden tanker with registration number T-19089LA conveying 33-litre groundnut oil, violently struck and fatally crushed the delivery rider, resulting in his instantaneous death. In a reprehensible attempt to evade justice, the tanker driver reportedly sped away from the accident scene without rendering assistance to the…
L-R: Prof. Joe Ezigbo, Founder, Falcon Corporation and Chairman of the Occasion; Chief Ven Onwughalu, husband of the awardee; Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman, Fidelity Bank Plc; and Mr. Nosa Orumwense, Regional Bank Head, Imo, Fidelity Bank Plc, at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards, AMTY, where Mrs. Onwughalu was honoured as Woman of the Year, in Awka, Anambra State recently. Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, has been honoured as Woman of the Year at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards (AMTY) in recognition of her outstanding contributions…
JMG Limited, Nigeria’s leading integrated electromechanical solutions company, has reinforced its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) industry through its sponsorship of the inauguration of the new President of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Nigeria Chapter, Engr. Olatinwo Olatunde Lookman. The inauguration ceremony, held on Thursday, July 16, brought together engineers, consultants, manufacturers, contractors, and other key stakeholders to celebrate a new chapter of leadership while exploring opportunities to strengthen technical excellence, innovation, and sustainability across Nigeria’s built environment. JMG’s sponsorship of the inauguration highlights its longstanding commitment to supporting…
L-R: Solape Azazi, International Behaviour Analyst; Oyinade Adegite, Chief Communications Officer, GTCO Plc; and Osezusi Bolodeoku, International Behaviour Analyst, during the press briefing for the 16th Annual GTCO Autism Conference, held in Lagos on Wednesday. Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO”) has today announced full plans for its 16th Annual Autism Conference scheduled to hold on Monday, July 27th and Tuesday, July 28th, at the Muson Centre, Lagos. Themed “Acceptance in Action: From Family to Classroom to Workplace to Public Spaces,” the Conference, which will be followed by one-on-one family consultations by specialists, continues the Group’s commitment to advocating for…
Mr. Lamido Yuguda Abubakar, the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), second right, with the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, AMCON, Mr. Gbenga Alade, flanked by Head, Inter-Governmental Department, AMCON, Mr Sa’ad Ahmed (right), and Head, Corporate Communications Department, AMCON, Mr Jude Chiedozie Nwauzor (left), after the screening of the new AMCON Board Chairman at the Senate Building, National Assembly Complex, Abuja on Tuesday
A Ferran Torres strike deep into extra-time secured Spain a second World Cup crown, as they overcame Argentina 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Sunday.The European champions had created the best opportunities against the 2022 champions, who mainly resorted to spoiling tactics and had Enzo Fernandez sent off just before the game went into extra-time.Torres was the hero for Spain when he collected substitute Nico Williams’ header to beat Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez with a powerful shot from close range after 106 minutes.President Donald Trump flew in to New Jersey in one of a fleet of helicopters before…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, once declared that he had no interest in serving in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying he would rather stay at home than work under the ruling All Progressives Congress. Fayose made the remarks on October 15, 2025, during an appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. The former governor, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, disclosed that Tinubu had offered him an appointment, but he politely declined. Fayose insisted he had no desire to return to public office after serving two terms as governor. “Have you seen me taking an appointment from…
Chartmasters, a global music data platform, has ranked Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy as Africa’s best-selling artiste for recording a whopping 14.46 million Equivalent Album Units (EAS). Nigerian music news platform, The Debut Hub, announced the development in a post on its official X handle, @thedebuthub, citing data from Chartmasters. The post reads:“JUST IN! Burna Boy returns as the #1 best-selling African artist of all time with 14.46 MILLION Equivalent Album Sales globally! “It covers studio albums, other LPs (incl. compilations), physical singles, digital singles & streaming (album track equivalents).” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that EAS is…