The Lagos State Government has commissioned the construction of what will be the largest Food Security Systems and Central Logistics Park in sub-Saharan Africa as it moves to reduce vulnerability to food shortages and guarantee uninterrupted food supplies. The groundbreaking ceremony was performed on Wednesday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the site of the facility Read More…
Abia state has recorded nine cases of monkeypox. Mrs. Peace Nwogwugwu, the state’s epidemiologist, made the announcement on Wednesday in the state capital, Umuahia. She spoke at the one-day sensitization workshop organized by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in collaboration with Abia Ministry of Health. “Currently, 40 suspected cases have been investigated and nine Read More…
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has applauded the drop in the figure of out-of-school children in Nigeria from 10.5 million to 6.9 million under President Muhammadu Buhari. The group noted that the current figure was contrary to various figures circulating the media space. The BMO Chairman, Mr. Niyi Akinsiju, and Secretary, Mr. Cassidy Madueke, said Read More…
On Wednesday, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved N11.1 billion for the reconstruction of an intra-city road in Lagos State. Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Works and Housing, divulged this while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the cabinet meeting by President Muhammadu Buhari. He said: “The council approved two memoranda presented by the Read More…
The German authorities currently are on the lookout for ways to pry open a container leaking hazardous fumes from an industrial estate in the city of Mannheim. 16 police officers have sustained injuries from the leaking fumes “The operation is ongoing, but the situation is currently stable,” a spokesperson for the operation said. Adding that Read More…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday said that 21 ships arrived at Lagos ports and were discharging petroleum products, bulk wheat, general cargo, frozen fish, container, bulk gypsum and others. The authority said 16 other ships were expected to arrive at the ports between Aug. 24 and Sept. 2. It listed the expected items Read More…
Following the Falconets’ exit from the Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has explained why Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s team overstayed for 24 hours in Istanbul. The Falconets were en route to Abuja following a 0-2 loss to the Netherlands in the quarter-finals stage of the tournament. Fans began blaming the Federation Read More…
An Oro traditional worshipper was allegedly killed in a clash with members of Truth and the Spirit Prophetic Church, Agege, Lagos state in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The traditional worshipper identified as Agboola Akeem and his group had invaded the church premises while celebrating their festival. According to reports, a fight broke out Read More…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday physically attended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo had undergone a surgical operation on July 16, at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos. The vice president was later discharged on July 25 after successful surgery and recovery. On Aug. Read More…
EIGHTY-FOUR players from 15 states will be taking part in the maiden edition of LMK Under-15 Badminton Championship in Ilorin. The competition’s local organising committee (LOC) was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Kwara State Stadium Complex in Ilorin. Bola Mogaji, Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, speaking during the inauguration, praised the Chief Executive Read More…