A Lagos-based barber has shaved four minutes off the world record for the fastest time to complete five skin fade haircuts. 26-year-old Owoyemi Qudus Adebayo from Lagos, Nigeria achieved a time of 14 min 56 sec, smashing the previous record of 18 min 57 sec set by South Africaβs Enrico Springfield in 2022. To achieve this record, each finished hairstyle must be cut to the skin (i.e. grade 0) at the neck and back of the head, and tapered at least three grades towards the top of the head. A minimum of three different clipper guards must used to achieve…
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Following the reconfiguration and commencement of the electronic central motor registry registration process (e-CMR), the Police has deemed it necessary to highlight the benefits and effectiveness of the e-CMR initiative which is designed to ensure the safety and security of all types of vehicles including motorcycles by collating data imputed into the system by vehicle owners and acting on such to flag the vehicles if reported stolen. The e-CMR will provide a firsthand database to the Force for curbing vehicular crimes as dedicated officers can access real-time comprehensive data of every vehicle on their tablets. Similarly, the e-CMR will prevent…
The Spanish national team on Sunday night defeated the Three Lions of England 2-1 to lift the Euro 2024 trophy. Details later… The post ππππππππ: ππ©ππ’π§ Win Euro 2024, Bπππ ππ§π π₯ππ§π π-π appeared first on Lagos Brief.
Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage after shots were fired at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, today. Trump said in a social media post that he was injured when a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear. The Secret Service says Trump is now safe, and he was checked at a local hospital before leaving a few hours later. Trumpβs son, Donald Trump Jr., told CBS Newsβ Robert Costa that his father is βdoing fine.β The U.S. Secret Service confirmed two people are dead β the gunman and an audience member β and two spectators were critically…
This guide focuses on healthy communication in a relationship, moving away from the idea of βcorrectingβ your wife. Hereβs a more positive approach: 1. Speak Softly: A calm tone invites conversation, while yelling creates distance. 2. Lead with Love: Frame your message with respect and care, focusing on solutions. 3. Focus on Improvement: Instead of criticizing, suggest ways to achieve a better outcome together. 4. Positive Reinforcement: Acknowledge and appreciate her efforts, both big and small. 5. Respectful Privacy: Address concerns privately, away from children or public settings. 6. Choose Your Timing: Avoid heated moments. Wait until youβre both calm…
As part of the efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D, to enhancing the security of lives and property, the Nigeria Police Force is set to commence the enforcement of the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) within the next 14 days, specifically on the 29th of July, 2024, to rejuvenate and digitalize the motor vehicle registration system, significantly bolstering our nationβs safety and security framework. The e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data, designed to support police investigations, operational activities, and combat vehicle-related crimes, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery. The…
The Senator, representing Lagos West District, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has described the Supreme Court judgment on Local Governmentsβ financial autonomy as a step in the right direction. She said Nigeria is now set on the path to organic growth and development through the grassroots which the Local Governments serve. Senator Adebule commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his tenacity in pursuing this matter through the courts and also ensuring the rule of law reigns supreme in Nigeria. She said the apex court judgment affirming local government financial autonomy has strengthened the councils financially and enhanced their capacity to tackle…
Attention: Effective July, the Federal Government will postpone allocations of local government funds to 19 states. Reason: These states havenβt conducted elections for local government chairmen. Affected States: JigawaRiversAnambraImoKwaraZamfaraBauchiPlateauAbiaBenueKatsinaKanoSokotoYobeOndoOsunDeltaAkwa-IbomCross River Allocations to Resume: Local government funding will resume in these states once they hold the required elections.
By β Misbau Alamu Lateef, Ph.D The issues leading to yesterdayβs landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (SCN) granting financial autonomy to Local Government (LG) Administrations has sparked significant debate before and since the decision was rendered. However, this short intervention does not intend to go into the legalese of the debate. I am focusing only on the political implications of the decision. After all, the laws are made for the people and not the people for the laws. So, while some argue that direct allocation of revenue from the federation account to LGs in a federation contradicts…
Hon. Rotimi Makinde has hailed the judgment of the Supreme Court that declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for state Governors to hold funds allocated to Local Government administrations in Nigeria and also ordering immediate compliance of the judgement, stating that no state should be paid monies meant for Local Governments. Supreme Court had in its lead judgment read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, said the 774 Local Government councils in the country should manage their funds themselves without interference from the State Governors. Reacting to this popular verdict, the former lawmaker who represented Ife Federal Constituency in the House…