540 World Stars to Storm Lagos for Governor’s Cup Tennis

The 2017 edition of the Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship will witness great influx of players across the world when the International Tennis Federation (ITF) approved competition gets underway from October 6 through October 21 at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos.

As at last Saturday, the ITF posted on its website that 540 emerging world tennis players have registered to participate in the pro circuit competition which will last for two weeks at Nigeria’s Centre of Excellence.

INEC officials storm NASS to serve Melaye recall notice

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday arrived the National Assembly Complex to notify the embattled lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, on the petition the commission received from his constituents to recall him.

Nigerians differ over Psquare’s breakup

After weeks of speculation, Peter Okoye finally admitted to fans that he had terminated his contract with Psquare. A letter purportedly written to their lawyer also circulated on the internet.

Elle South Africa: Fashion Editor, Dimeji Alara Presents His First Cover

Famous Nigerian stylist, journalist, and former Genevieve magazine editor, Dimeji Alara, following his appointment as Fashion Editor of ELLE Magazine South Africa has produced his first cover for the magazine.

Kim K. Covers Allure Magazine’s Special Issue

Kim Kardashian West is the big face on the cover of Allure magazine’s special issue; Best of Beauty.

Uber London ban: Ride hailing app private hire licence will not be renewed after 30 September

Transport for London on Friday announced that it was not renewing Uber’s licence to operate in the city dealing a sharp blow to the ride hailing app, tens of thousands of UK-based drivers and a sprawling customer base.

Foreign loans: Senate moves against ‘reckless spending’ state govts

The Senate, on Thursday, set machinery in motion for ensuring proper utilisation of the loans collected by respective state governors. The upper chamber’s move was sequel to the series of complaints from Nigerians across the 36 states of the federation on non utilisation of foreign loans collected by their respective state governments for projects execution with  attendant rising debt profile.

Disquiet in NAFDAC, as acting DG stays put

There was disquiet yesterday at the  National Agency for Foods and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over the continue stay in office of its Acting Director General (DG), Mrs. Yetunde Oni.

Mrs. Oni, who is presently out of the country, was due to have bowed out of office yesterday, after clocking 60 years.

France unaware of financial support to IPOB

France has expressed commitment to the unity of Nigeria and denied allegations that it is the headquarters of sources of funds of secessionists.

UN decries destruction caused by Boko Haram

The UN is unhappy with the destruction caused by Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria and Lake Chad region and is seeking more humanitarian assistance to victims.

The world body noted that millions of victims of Boko Haram were in need of emergency assistance.