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The executive governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. [PHOTO CREDIT: Sanwo-Olu’s Instagram page | @jidesanwoolu] Sanwo-Olu noted that despite occupying a relatively small landmass within Nigeria, Lagos has grown into one of the continent’s most economically consequential urban centres. He said policy, innovation and enterprise had combined to shape not only local development but also regional and global economic conversations. Ahead of the Invest Lagos 3.0 summit holding at Eko Hotel and Suites from 8 to 10 June, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is pitching Lagos as Africa’s leading destination for investment. The target is to attract about ₦4 trillion, or roughly $2.5…

Cataracts are often associated with ageing, but eye specialists say children can also develop the condition, sometimes from birth, with delayed diagnosis capable of causing permanent vision loss. A cataract occurs when the eye’s natural lens, which is normally clear, becomes cloudy. This prevents light from passing properly into the eye, resulting in blurred or reduced vision. Although the condition is more common among older adults, experts say it can also affect babies and children. Experts warn that poor awareness, excessive screen exposure, self-medication and late hospital visits are worsening eye problems among children, even as many parents wrongly believe…

The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has been hospitalised. The actress-turned-politician confirmed she was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, in a video posted on her Instagram page on Friday night. She disclosed that she collapsed and lost consciousness during a consultation in the state. “I was rushed to FMC Umuahia. I lost consciousness. Glory to God, I am stabilised now,” she wrote. Ms Ogala, who made the video after doctors stabilised her at the facility, has not provided any updates regarding her health. AAC governorship candidate, Doris Ogala on a wheelchair (PHOTO…

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu believes Nigeria’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Senegal has provided valuable answers and raised important questions as preparations intensify for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES after the international friendly in Ikenne, Madugu described the win over the Teranga Lionesses as an encouraging step in Nigeria’s buildup campaign, while stressing that the ten-time African champions remain a work in progress. “We are happy with the result because every game is important and every team wants to win,” Madugu said. “But beyond the result, these matches are about assessing our…

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and disability advocates have expressed concern over the rising cost of assistive technologies in Nigeria. The concerns were raised during the commemoration of the 2026 World Day for Assistive Technology, organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) at the School for Arabic Studies (SAS) in Kano. They called on governments at all levels to make essential devices more affordable and accessible. Participants at the event said many persons with disabilities are unable to access education, employment opportunities and digital services because they cannot afford assistive devices such as visual aids, Braille materials and…

Main opposition party in Kwara State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has berated the recent comments by the state Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on TVC as a desperate attempt to whitewash the failures of the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Ilorin on Friday by the Assistant Publicity Secretary, Bashir Ashura, the opposition party said it was unfortunate that Fagbemi chose propaganda over facts while millions of Kwarans continue to grapple with insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, poor healthcare services, and declining living standards. The PDP noted that before the emergence…

A road accident has killed five people and injured 12 others along the Nkalagu axis of the Enugu–Abakaliki Federal Highway in Ebonyi State. The Ebonyi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Daniel Asanya, confirmed the incident and described it as a lone crash involving a commercial bus. Asanya stated that the accident occurred at Edema Bridge in Nkalagu, Ishielu Local Government Area, when a Toyota Hiace bus travelling from Abakaliki to Enugu crashed. According to him, the vehicle, bearing registration number RSH 231 XE, was carrying 17 passengers, comprising 12 males, four females and one female…

Manchester United defender, Diogo Dalot has claimed that Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo once told him that a player at Old Trafford “wouldn’t make it” at the club because he lacked “fire” in his game. Dalot revealed this in a piece for the Players’ Tribune, published on Friday. Ronaldo and Dalot played together at United after the five-time Ballon d’Or winner made a sensational return to the Premier League side. In December 2022, Ronaldo eventually departed after falling out with Erik ten Hag, who was the manager at the time. Dalot said: “That season with Cristiano was when I really started to grow…

Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has embarked on a tour of identified critical flashpoints across the state, including Edjekota Junction, Evwreni Junction, Ohoro Junction, and other stop-and-search points along the expressway, where he assessed security deployments and addressed officers on duty. During the visibility policing and supervisory tour of key formations and flashpoints on Saturday, the Commissioner of Police charged officers and operatives to “remain vigilant, observe professionalism, and engage members of the public with courtesy and respect.” He warned against any form of abuse, harassment, or incivility, stressing that policing must be carried out with a…

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho’s prospects of extending his stay at Celtic have improved significantly after the Scottish champions handed Martin O’Neill a permanent contract, with the manager who showed considerable faith in the Nigerian striker now firmly in charge of planning for next season. Iheanacho joined Celtic in September 2025 on a one-year deal after leaving Sevilla as a free agent, and his contract is due to expire on June 30. Celtic hold the option to extend the agreement by a further 12 months, and a decision is expected as the club finalises its squad for next season’s title defence…