The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, will launch the “Q4- Lagos Initiative” meant to improve awareness of local tourism potential in the state on Sept. 21. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, in a statement on Sunday, said that the initiative would be launched in partnership with stakeholders Read More…
Day: 12 September 2022
Brokers engage Lagos in promotion of insurance education in schools
Insurance brokers, under the umbrella of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), have kicked off plans for a sustainable arrangement with the Lagos State government for the promotion of insurance among secondary school students in the state. The council took this step when its team visited the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Read More…
Five escape death as fire truck falls on SUV in Lagos
At least five persons narrowly escaped death when a Federal Fire Service truck fell on an Acura Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The survivors were taken to the hospital for treatment. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary, PS, of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, confirmed the accident. According to Oke-Osanyitolu, Read More…
LASG takes planning permit education to Agboyi, Ikosi/Ketu residents
The residents of the Agboyi and Ikosi/Ketu areas of Lagos state have been educated on the benefits of obtaining a planning permit before embarking on construction by the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA). Mrs. Abimbola Emdin-Umeh, Director of Public Affairs, LASPPPA, in a statement on Sunday, said the sensitisation was in accordance with Read More…
2023 Presidency: Tinubu Saved Atiku When PDP Witch-Hunted Him – Shettima
Senator Kashim Shettima, the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), claims that his principal Bola Tinubu saved Atiku Abubakar when he was being witch-hunted by the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. Shettima stated that it was impossible for Atiku to attempt to serve as a match for Tinubu with an excellent track record Read More…
Elizabeth II to Charles III: The sun continues setting on England
As a child growing up on Lagos Island, I frequently walked through the Race Course to school. The premises of the old House of Representatives building was in that complex. Sitting outside in a regal flowing gown was the huge bronze statue of Queen Elizabeth II. Sculptured by Nigerian artist, Ben Chukwukadibia Enwonwu, it was Read More…
Dangote group hands over unruly drivers to authorities
The Dangote Group on Sunday said its drivers’ patrol team has made several arrests of unruly drivers that engaged in illegal activities and handed them over to relevant authorities for trial. Mr. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer for the Company, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos. Chiejina also urged the Read More…
ASUU dragged to Industrial Court by FG to end strike
All efforts to resolve their differences outside of a court action having come to nought between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU), both parties are now in court. On Monday the Federal government urged the National Industrial Court to order the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call Read More…