Many years ago, I read a story. It had to do with a medical breakthrough. Several centuries ago, when medicine was still at one of its crudest points, I’m talking about that era when patients were strapped to a kitchen table and operated on without anaesthesia or any form of painkiller. There was a war Read More…
Month: November 2023
Third Mainland Bridge repairs to commence in two phases, LASG advises commuters
The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge (3MB), one of the city’s critical transportation links. The repairs will be executed in two distinct phases and will impact certain sections of the bridge. Phase 1 of the repair work will begin on Monday, November 6, 2023, and Read More…
Soldiers rescue woman from committing suicide in Lagos
In a remarkable display of valour and quick thinking, soldiers from the Nigerian Army’s 81 Division saved a woman from a suicide attempt on November 6, 2023. The incident occurred when Mrs. Francesca Spark found herself on the verge of despair, leading her to plunge into the Lagos Lagoon near the 81 Division Officers’ Mess Read More…
Sanwo-Olu opens Oyingbo Overpass Bridge to enhance rail transit safety and traffic flow
The Lagos State Government inaugurated the Oyingbo Overpass Bridge on Sunday, marking the latest addition to the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line’s ancillary infrastructure. The project was officially inaugurated by Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, who was invited by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The construction was executed under the supervision Read More…
Consul General of India in Lagos celebrates Indian investors as largest group in Nigeria
Chandramouli Kern, the Consul General of India in Lagos, has highlighted the significant role of Indian investors in Nigeria, noting that they have emerged as the leading investors in the country with over a cumulative investment of $27 million and a presence of no fewer than 200 Indian companies. He made these remarks while inaugurating Read More…
Oyeyemi family and Oba of Lagos clash over “ancestral” property in Lagos Island
The Oyeyemi family of Lagos is embroiled in a legal dispute with the Oba of Lagos, King Riliwanu Akiolu, over the ownership of an “ancestral” property situated at 87, Docemu Street, Lagos Island. The family alleges that their efforts to access and renovate the property, which has been marked as “stressed” by the Lagos State Read More…
Lagos Government shuts Ogba City Mall and Ajah Market over waste disposal violations
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to address waste disposal violations by shutting down the Ogba City Mall in Ikeja and the Ajah market in Etti-Osa. This move is part of a broader effort to ensure responsible waste management and maintain a clean environment in the state. The closure of these facilities was Read More…
Is the Nigerian really resilient or deeply seething?
Nigeria has faced a series of significant challenges that have tested the resilience of its people. These include the Biafran Civil War from 1967 to 1970, the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency that has resulted in numerous casualties and displacements, economic marginalisation of certain groups, corruption at various levels, irregularities in elections, the #EndSARS protests in Read More…
CBN’s Dollar liquidity injection boosts Naira’s resilience, reports ABCON President
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has unveiled the reasons behind the Naira’s resurgence against the US Dollar, highlighting the pivotal role played by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in bolstering the currency. In a statement released on Sunday in Lagos, ABCON’s President, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, pointed out that the Read More…
Lagos leads with “Excellent” rating in ICAN’s Accountability Index for audit compliance
As of October 2023, Lagos, one of Nigeria’s 36 states, has earned an “Excellent” rating in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Accountability Index, setting the bar high for audit compliance among the nation’s states. The ICAN Accountability Index, established by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, serves as a comprehensive evaluation Read More…