The Lagos State Government says it is committed to improving safety by ensuring regular training for drivers operating within the metropolis. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who said this in a statement on Friday, stressed that the government would ensure effective driver education. He said the state government was dedicated to training and motivating drivers in both public and private sectors to uphold safety in their operations. “Driver education promotes awareness of vehicle positioning, the anticipation of potential collisions, and effective responses in emergencies, these are crucial in preventing fatalities caused by avoidable accidents,” he said. He also…
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The Nigerian military says its troops have foiled oil theft valued at N846m in the South-South region. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence, Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba. Buba said the troops also neutralized 171 terrorists and arrested 302 others. He added that a total of 25 perpetrators of oil theft were arrested, and 134 kidnapped hostages rescued. According to the statement, troops recovered 84 assorted weapons and 1,499 assorted ammunition consisting of one PKT gun, one G3 rifle, 3 AK-49 rifles, 44 AK-47 rifles, 10 fabricated rifles, 18 dane guns, 10 pump action…
Singer Tems has stated that there shouldn’t be a standard on how artistes dress. Speaking in her recent interview with Essence Magazine, she noted that artistes should express their individual styles, insisting that people’s uniqueness is what makes them special. Tems further explained that her choice of dressing is a representation of her sincerity, rather than an attempt to convey a certain message. “You should be yourself even if something else is expected of you. You win, automatically, when you are yourself, no matter what that looks like. That’s why there’s variety. “We are different and are not all meant…
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s availability for their upcoming Nations League clash against Croatia. Portugal will play the 2018 World Cup runners-up in Benfica on September 5. 39 years old Ronaldo was unable to score a single goal at Euro 2024. His national team crashed out of the competition in the quarter-finals against France. There have been calls from different quarters for Martinez to drop the five time Ballon d’Or winner but the head coach has described Ronaldo as the best frontman Portugal has at the moment. He said there is no reason to…
Remo Stars jetted out to Casablanca, Morocco on Friday to keep a date with AS FAR, DAILY POST reports. The Sky Blue Stars will confront AS FAR in the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat on Sunday. Daniel Ogunmodede’s side played a 1-1 draw with the Moroccans in the first leg last weekend. Twenty players made the trip to Casablanca for the game. A draw will be enough for the Ikenne club to seal a place in the first round. AS FAR knocked out Remo Stars in the preliminary…
A Russian ferry loaded with fuel has been sunk by a Ukrainian attack, the Telegraph reports. According to the report, the vessel was carrying 30 fuel tanks in the Russian port of Kavkaz in southern Krasnodar when the fire broke out. Also damaged were jetty and port structures in the area, while any potential casualties were being assessed. The report said more than 100 people were required to tackle the blaze. Photos on social media showed plumes of black smoke rising from the ship. It also emerged on Friday that Russia had lost 605,330 troops since the start of its…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reacted as one of his teammates, Facundo Pellistri announces his exit from Old Trafford. Fernandes sent a message to the player, telling him he ‘deserves the best’. Pellistri, a Uruguay international, joined Greek outfit Panathinaikos from Manchester United for a reported £6.8 million deal. The 22-year-old Uruguayan could not meet his expectations at Old Trafford and it was not surprising to see him exit the club. He could not fit in anywhere with the presence of Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, and Amad Diallo, among others. The winger took to Instagram to say his goodbye…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, said it has received an additional N50 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to enhance its efforts in providing financial assistance to students nationwide. The money, which is part of the recovered proceeds of crime by the nation’s anti-graft agency, was released to the students’ loan agency following a directive to that effect by President Bola Tinubu. This is contained in a statement by NELFUND Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, on Friday in Abuja. She said the infusion of funds will significantly boost the agency’s ability to provide much-needed financial…
Chuba Akpom was in buoyant mood after helping Ajax beat Polish club, Jagiellonia Białystok in a UEFA Europa League playoff tie on Thursday night. Ajax won the first leg fixture 4-1 with Akpom netting a hat-trick. The Nigerian-born striker equalised for the Eredivisie giants in the first half before hitting target twice after the break. The forward could not hold back his excitement after the game. “It’s amazing. I thank God. I thank my teammates and all the staff for all the support. I had my best match in an Ajax shirt today (Thursday) so I’m happy,” Akpom told Ajax…
Brazil and Barcelona legend Rivaldo has said that the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior should not be seen as better players than Rodrygo. According to him, they are all on the same level, adding that it would be wrong for the press or anyone to see the 23-year-old attacker as inferior to the other stars. Kylian Mbappe joined the club on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this summer and has stolen attention in the Spanish capital city. Rodrygo has somewhat gone under the radar and several reports have suggested that the Brazilian could leave next…