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…
President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a significant meeting with an investor in India as part of his official visit to the country ahead of the G20 Summit scheduled for this weekend. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, revealed in a statement that President Tinubu started talking as soon as Read More…
The Russian private military company known as the Wagner Group is slated to be designated as a terrorist organisation by the British government, the Home Office announced on Wednesday. This move will render membership in or support for the group illegal. A forthcoming parliamentary order will categorise Wagner’s assets as terrorist property, permitting their confiscation, Read More…
In a tightly secured enclave within the Three Arms Zone, along Shehu Shagari Way, nestled within the Central Business District of Abuja, the Court of Appeal Complex is abuzz with anticipation as the Presidential Election Petition Court readies itself to deliver its verdict. The judgment pertains to three pivotal cases contesting the outcome of the Read More…
Hilda Baci, the Guinness World Record Cook-a-thon champion from Nigeria, along with Gloria Michael, a Tanzanian journalist, and 98 other outstanding young Africans, have been honoured with the “100 Africa Travel under 40 awards.” The accolades were presented at an event organised by Mr. Ikechi Uko, the brain behind AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market, Read More…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has taken action in reaction to the disturbing situation of 12-year-old Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestine purportedly vanished during medical treatment. On Monday, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa formed an ad hoc committee to investigate the subject extensively. The incident came to public attention when the boy’s mother, Abiodun Deborah, expressed Read More…
