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Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Sunday, revealed that a cyclist died along Obafemi Awolowo Way after colliding with a moving truck. In a statement, LASTMA claimed that preliminary investigations indicated that the cyclist, while attempting a maneuver from Kudirat Abiola Way towards ‘Radio’ along Obafemi Awolowo Way, collided with the moving truck. In the process, he tragically lost control, struck his head violently against the pavement, and succumbed to fatal injuries instantaneously. LASTMA operatives promptly arrived at the scene, efficiently securing the area to safeguard other road users and to maintain seamless traffic flow. Officers from the Alausa…

Former Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata has praised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following his goal for Galatasaray in their 5-1 bashing of Eyupspor on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen led the line for Galatasaray when they traveled to the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadyumu to play Eyupsor in their 31st Super Lig game of the season. Osimhen has been superb for The Lions since joining last summer, and he was expected to continue shinning. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Mario Lemina 99 , Victor Osimhen R of Galatasaray. Photo by Imago Despite their prowess, it was expected to be a tough game for…

The Executive Director (Business Development), NEXIM Bank, Stella Okotete, has expressed excitement at the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In welcoming Oborevwori and several prominent PDP leaders, including former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, into the governing party, Okotete, a former APC National Woman Leader, said this development will not only strengthen the party but also enhance its chances of achieving greater success in the coming years, particularly in the South-South geopolitical zone and beyond. Several APC leaders including Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo SAN, Delta APC Founding Leader, Olorogun Otega Emerhor; former Minister…

Lara Adejoro Nigeria is among the countries affected by the global rise in cholera infections, says the World Health Organisation. The latest data on cholera obtained from WHO showed that from January to March 2025, Nigeria recorded 1,227 cases and 28 deaths, placing it among the most affected countries in the African region, where the disease continues to spread. According to WHO’s latest situation report, the African region has recorded a total of 66,689 cholera cases and 1,336 deaths across 17 countries, making it the hardest-hit region globally. In the same period, more than 116,000 cases and over 1,500 deaths…

Nigerian Afrobeat star has sparked a heated debate online after boldly claiming that Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal is better than Lionel Messi at 17, Soccernet.ng reports. Following Barcelona’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final at Estadio La Cartuja, the musician took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to share his opinion on Yamal’s incredible performance. In a post, the “Declan Rice” crooner believes the Argentine legend was not performing at this level at the current age of the Spanish midfielder. “Yamal is better than Lionel Messi. Na me kala talk am. At 17, Messi…

A pressure group in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South West Stakeholders Forum has insisted that Senator Samuel Anyanwu is the authentic National Chairman of the party. The forum said its insistence was based on the recent Supreme Court ruling on the scramble for the national scribe seat .Alhaji Kola Ajayi, coordinator of the South West PDP Stakeholders Forum in a statement on Sunday said there is no ambiguity in the apex court ruling but blamed people with biased mind for self serving interpretation of the judgement. The forum said it does not recognize the choice of any other person…

Kaduna Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Oluwatosin Ajayi as Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), amidst a raid on terrorists’ den by men of the Service, leading to the arrest of 54 suspects in the State. According to Sani, the appointment of the Director General has helped reposition the DSS to tackle the country’s security challenges. The commendation by the Governor was coming on the heels of the Kaduna State Command of the DSS carrying out 34 successful operations in the state, leading to the arrest of 54 suspects, including serving…

Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal was spotted celebrating alongside his teammates to Skales’ hit song Shake Body following their Copa del Rey victory over Real Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2015 hit song was recently brought back to life when Yamal, while on international duty with Spain, danced to it alongside teammates Nico Williams and Samu Aghehowa. After Barcelona’s thrilling 3-2 win against Real Madrid—secured by goals from Pedri, Ferran Torres, and Jules Kounde—the 17-year-old was again seen dancing to Shake Body with the rest of the squad during their celebrations. Watch the video here: Lamine Yamal, Ronald Araujo, Ansu Fati and…

The Accord Party in Lagos State has announced free nomination forms for female aspirants and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in the July 12 local elections. The Chairman of Lagos State Accord Caretaker Executive Committee, Mr Dele Oladeji, disclosed this in the party’s Election Guidelines and Timetable, released on Sunday in Lagos. Oladeji said chairmanship and vice-chairmanship aspirants in this category would, however, pay a N100,000 administrative fee, while councillorship aspirants would pay N50,000. For male aspirants, the chairman stated that chairmanship and vice-chairmanship seekers would pay N500,000 for nomination forms and N100,000 in administrative fees. Male councillorship aspirants are required…

Agency Britain’s equality watchdog has advised that trans women should not be allowed to use women’s toilets following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on the legal definition of a woman. The Equality and Human Rights Commission issued interim guidance for organisations in response to five judges ruling earlier this month that a woman is legally defined based on their sex at birth. The decision was hailed by gender-critical campaigners and has been welcomed by the government as providing “clarity”, but transgender people have expressed concern that they will be discriminated against. Trans women “should not be permitted to…