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In commemoration of the 2023 Human Rights Day, the Headfort Foundation went beyond its confines to champion the rights of drivers and motorists at Ojota Park. Mrs. Oluyemi Orija, the Foundation’s Executive Director, highlighted the purpose of the event, aiming to enlighten commercial drivers about their fundamental rights and empower them with the knowledge to Read More…
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed a heartbreaking incident on Christmas Day as two brothers lost their lives due to drowning at Ibeshe Beach. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s spokesperson, said that the distressing episode occurred around 6.00 p.m. while the brothers were enjoying a swim with friends. Identified as 26-year-old and 23-year-old siblings with Read More…
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended three individuals linked to an armed robbery incident involving the theft of N3.2 million and a vehicle from a woman. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s spokesperson affirmed that the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) successfully tracked down and apprehended the suspects. Hundeyin revealed, “The gang, led by Sheriff Owolabi, Read More…
President Bola Tinubu reiterated his commitment to overhauling Nigeria’s economy and fostering meaningful opportunities for young people during a town hall gathering at the State House in Marina, Lagos. Addressing local leaders, he emphasised the need for a labour-intensive economy that encourages widespread participation. “Our Renewed Hope Administration is steering Nigeria through financial re-engineering,” President Read More…
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has thrown his weight behind Fuad Laguda, endorsing him as the ideal successor for the Surulere 1 Federal Constituency in the upcoming re-run election. The endorsement took place during an empowerment programme organised by Gbajabiamila in Lagos, Read More…
Flytime Fest 2023, which also featured the Grammy Award-winning Wizkid, witnessed a mesmerizing performance by superstar Davido, setting the night ablaze with a string of hits and surprise appearances by BMW, Peruzzi, and Morravey. From Davido’s iconic tracks like “Aye” and “Dami Duro” to recent chart-toppers from the Grammy-nominated “Timeless” album, the crowd was treated Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, speaking after attending a Christmas service, urged Nigerians to hold onto hope amidst challenges, citing optimism for a brighter future under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In an interview with journalists, he emphasised the commitment to expedite development across Lagos. “We are undergoing a phase akin to a patient in Read More…
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the arrest of Mrs. Dorcas Oluwabukola for reportedly scalding her husband with hot water after he attended a wedding without her, marking a distressing incident of domestic conflict. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s spokesperson, validated the arrest with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, affirming that the Read More…
To enhance accessibility and restore the city’s master plan, the Lagos State Government initiated the removal of permanently closed inner road gates situated in the Lekki Phase I area. The exercise aims not only to address the challenges faced by motorists but also to revamp the overall environmental aesthetics. The decision to undertake this enforcement Read More…
Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, expressed profound appreciation to the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, for his instrumental role in converting the Femi Gbajabiamila clinic in Surulere into a cutting-edge 60-bed Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital, equipped with advanced healthcare facilities. Following an inspection tour of the newly revamped hospital, Read More…
