Following the conclusion of the two-day warning strike that the Congress called, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a directive for workers to return to work on Thursday. This announcement was made in a statement released by Mr. Joe Ajaero, the President of NLC, titled “The two-day Nationwide Warning Strike: Nigerian Workers Have Spoken.” Read More…
President Bola Tinubu has achieved a momentous feat by garnering a substantial $3 billion investment commitment from Indian investors, aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s steel industry. Mr. Abdullahi Haruna, the Special Assistant for Media and Publicity to the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shauib Audu, revealed this significant development in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Read More…
Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has forged a crucial partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to combat drug abuse prevalent in various communities within its jurisdiction. The Executive Chairman of the Council, Mr. Adebayo Olasoju, made this announcement during a meeting with the newly appointed Mushin Area Commander Read More…
In a resounding verdict, the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has upheld the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s election victory. The court firmly rejected the petitions brought forth by Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party and his party, as well as Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Presiding over the proceedings, Read More…
A six-month-old baby boy miraculously survived a serious accident on Wednesday afternoon at Alaka inward CMS bridge in Lagos. The incident left six passengers with critical injuries. Eyewitness accounts report that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) promptly rescued the victims and transported them to the Primary Health Centre in Oyingbo, Lagos. Remarkably, the bus Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State reaffirmed the government’s dedication to collaborating with other nations and private sectors to advance the state’s development. Sanwo-Olu made this statement during a courtesy visit to the governor’s office in Alausa, Ikeja, by the Consul General and Head of Trade at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ms. Read More…
Mrs. Basirat Fawehinmi-Biobaku, the eldest daughter of the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), a renowned social critic and rights activist, made an impassioned appeal to President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. She called on him to prioritise the interests of the masses. Fawehinmi-Biobaku conveyed this plea while representing the Gani Fawehinmi Family during the 14th memorial Read More…
Mile 2 in Lagos State was returned to a state of tranquillity following a Tuesday morning altercation that resulted in one fatality. The incident unfolded amidst a dispute involving tanker drivers, street denizens, and personnel from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, commonly referred to as the task force. The normally Read More…
The Lagos State Government has called upon its students and educators to reciprocate the government’s unwavering dedication and enthusiasm for educational development with hard work and discipline. This exhortation came as primary and secondary schools in the state commenced the 2024/2025 academic session. Mr. Abayomi Abolaji, the Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Ministry of Read More…
On Tuesday, the Nigerian naira demonstrated a notable appreciation against the US dollar, as it reached an exchange rate of N744.97 at the Investors and Exporters window. This represented a positive increase of 0.39 per cent when compared to the N747.87 per dollar rate observed on Monday. The open indicative rate concluded at N774.99 for Read More…
