The stage is set for a groundbreaking event as the inaugural UpYou Women Conference is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 26th August 2023, at the prestigious Victoria Hall, Ebony Life Place, Victoria Island, Lagos. Organised under the banner of the ‘UpYouwithEzinne’ radio show, this one-day symposium is poised to empower and uplift women, unveiling Read More…
Seven people have been rescued and two killed in a multiple road accident involving two trucks and six cars in Lagos. The accident happened on Wednesday morning at Alaka inward Stadium, when a blue articulated Mack truck with unknown registration number reportedly suffered brake failure while descending the bridge and crashed into the vehicles in Read More…
Agege Local Government Area (LGA) situated in Lagos State has taken a compassionate step towards easing the financial burdens faced by its workforce, announcing a significant reduction in its operating days to just three. This decision was unveiled on Tuesday by Chief Ganiyu Egunjobi, the Council Chairman, as part of a broader strategy to alleviate Read More…
Nigerian unions have urged the government to lead negotiations on the removal of fuel subsidies to cushion its effects on workers and other Nigerians. The unions, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said that the government had not done enough to mitigate the impact of the subsidy removal, which has led to a sharp Read More…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has been on indefinite strike since 26 July, demanding the implementation of several agreements with the government. The strike entered its 10th day on Tuesday, August 8, and has caused great hardship for patients. Many hospitals have been forced to close or operate with reduced staff, and patients Read More…
Oluwafunke Adeoye, Nigerian human rights lawyer and two Kenyan citizens have won the 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards. The award is aimed at inspiring people working within their communities to overcome challenges like air and water pollution, period poverty, unstable infrastructure and gender disparities in education. It is also to drive the mission to end Read More…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwoolu has expressed shock and sadness at the death of Pastor Daniel Taiwo Odukoya, the founding pastor of The Fountain of Life Church. In a press statement, Sanwoolu said Pastor Odukoya was a dear brother and friend, and a dedicated man of God whose faith and belief in God never wavered. Read More…
Pastor Taiwo Odukoya was a man of faith, hope, and inspiration. He was the founder and senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church in Lagos, Nigeria, and he grew the church to become one of the largest in the country. He was also a popular and respected preacher, known for his down-to-earth style and his Read More…
Sen. Abdullahi Gumel, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), has conveyed the confirmed list of 45 ministerial nominees to the Presidency, as revealed during his briefing with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday. The Senate, on Monday, had endorsed the appointments of 45 ministerial nominees while deferring the confirmation of Read More…
Here’s a recent development in the world of football that has caught our attention. Lauren James of England has taken a moment to address an incident involving Michelle Alozie from the Super Falcons. It’s a reminder of how intense the game can get, right? During England’s FIFA Women’s World Cup match against Nigeria, things got Read More…
