In a bid to foster positive change and community development through sports, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State chapter, and the White Collar Football League (WCFL) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony, held at the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government secretariat in Ajegunle, Lagos, was graced by prominent figures including Dave Jones, President of WCFL, Debo Oshundun, Chairman of Lagos SWAN, and Oba Moroof Amodu-Tijani Oluwa, the Olu of Iwa and Apapa Kingdom. The core objective of the MoU is to utilize sports as a vehicle for promoting sportsmanship, unity, and community development. As part of the agreement, WCFL plans to launch a football league featuring 32 teams comprising both male and female players. The matches will be hosted at the New Maracana Stadium in Ajegunle, Lagos, and are scheduled to commence in the last quarter of the year. Dave Jones, speaking on behalf of WCFL, emphasized that the partnership signifies a joint

Homicide detectives from the Lagos State Police Command have taken into custody the driver of a Toyota Camry for allegedly running over a 5-year-old girl while reversing his car in the Ijaye Ojokoro area of the state. The victim identified as Fatima was confirmed dead in a hospital where she was rushed to. Eyewitnesses revealed that the suspect knocked down the little girl unknowingly while reversing his vehicle. Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that the suspect was driving a Toyota Camry car with registration number FST 843 GY. Hundeyin explained that the driver was reversing when he accidentally hit the 5-year-old girl at Adura field. The young girl was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was confirmed dead by the attending doctor. Following the tragic incident, the corpse of the little girl was released to her family for burial according to Islamic rites. Currently, both the suspect and the vehicle involve

In a recent development, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has vehemently criticized the Nigerian government's actions. Ejimakor raised concerns over the government's decision to declare IPOB separatists wanted while simultaneously releasing hundreds of detained terrorists. The Nigerian Defence Headquarters recently issued a public declaration, identifying Chika Edoziem, the Head of the Directorate of State of IPOB, and 96 others as wanted individuals. These individuals, including other Biafra secessionists, were accused of various crimes, including terrorism, insurgency, and violent acts. Notably, the list also included Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile, and a self-proclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu. Meanwhile, reports emerged that Nigeria's Federal High Court in Borno, the Borno State capital, had ordered the immediate release of over 300 detained suspect

  The Department of State Services (DSS) has granted permission for the personal doctor of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to visit and conduct a medical examination on him. This development was disclosed by Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu's Special Counsel, via a social media post on Thursday. Ejimakor highlighted that the process of securing this visit had been ongoing since the previous year, indicating the persistent efforts made by Kanu's legal team to facilitate it. In his statement, Ejimakor expressed relief at the breakthrough, stating that a competent doctor, chosen by Kanu himself, had successfully examined him. He acknowledged the challenges faced in achieving this visitation, particularly considering the significant delay since it was initially sought. Additionally, Ejimakor mentioned that members of the legal team had also met with Kanu, conveying a message of solidarity and determination to continue advocating for his rights and fair treatme

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have apprehended 63 individuals across various locations in the state for disregarding pedestrian bridges and engaging in street trading. According to Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, the arrests were made following reports of pedestrians crossing highways without using designated pedestrian bridges. The offenders were also found involved in street trading activities. Specifically, 13 persons were nabbed for crossing the highway without utilizing the pedestrian bridge at the Oshodi Oke area. This enforcement action underscores the Lagos State Government's commitment to ensuring pedestrian safety and reducing road accidents. In February, the Lagos State Government reiterated its call for residents to utilize pedestrian bridges, emphasizing that crossing major highways poses risks and is considered a punishable offense. Offenders caught violating this directive will face prosecution u

In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked the community of Agege in Lagos, a man has been apprehended by the police for the alleged brutal beating of his wife, resulting in her tragic demise. The victim, identified as Patience Johnson, aged 40, tragically passed away at the Orile-Agege General Hospital, two days after being rushed there in critical condition. The distressing turn of events began when the deceased's son, Destiny, received a distressing phone call in the early hours of March 26, 2024. The caller informed him that his mother's husband, Emmanuel Okpara, had reportedly subjected her to a severe beating, leaving her in a critical state. Upon arrival at his mother's residence, Destiny found her grievously injured and vomiting blood. Without hesitation, he rushed her to the Orile-Agege General Hospital for urgent medical attention. Promptly responding to the alarming situation, law enforcement authorities from the Elere division were alerted. Following Destiny

About 100 inmates, including those currently facing death sentences, are appealing for clemency from the Kano state government and the Committee on Prerogative of Mercy. These inmates, housed in the Kano Correctional Centre, encompass a diverse group, ranging from individuals serving life imprisonment to those with lengthy sentences, serious medical conditions, elderly inmates, and others. The announcement came through Musbahu Mata, the Public Relations Officer of the state Correctional Centre, in a statement released on Thursday. It was disclosed that Suleiman Inuwa, the controller of the state command, submitted the comprehensive list of inmates seeking clemency to Hajiya Bebeji, Chairperson of the Prerogative of Mercy Committee, during the committee's recent visit to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre located in Janguzu, Kano. Hajiya Bebeji, while receiving the list, assured the inmates that their cases would be thoroughly reviewed by the government, taking into account their

Ikolo Clement, the King of Ewu kingdom and one of the suspects declared wanted by the Nigerian military in connection to the killing of 17 soldiers at Okuama Community, has surrendered himself to the authorities. Clement, who recently assumed the traditional rulership of Ewu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, was among the eight individuals declared wanted by the Nigerian Army Defence Headquarters. Also sought by the military is a suspected militant leader identified as Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono, alias Amagbein, whom soldiers tracked to the Igbomoturu community in Southern-Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. However, they missed apprehending him.  The list of wanted persons includes Prof Ekpekpo Arthur, the president-general of Ewu, and Reuben Baru, who gained notoriety after narrating the reasons behind the soldiers' killing in a viral video. Additionally, Igoli Ebi, believed to be the mother of one of the wanted individuals, is sought, along with