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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…
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…
The Lagos State House of Assembly Ad Hoc Committee has visited residents whose buildings suffered demolition by the State Task Force in the Mosafejo Oworonshoki Community of the state. The committee, led by its Chairman, Mr Nureni Akinsanya (Mushin I Constituency), conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the demolished buildings on Tuesday. Accompanying Akinsanya were committee Read More…
Gather around, ladies and gents, for a story that might just raise an eyebrow or two, all the way from Lagos. Our leading character? None other than the esteemed Mrs. Samiat Bada, the big shot at Ikosi Isheri LCDA. Now, the grapevine is abuzz with whispers as intriguing as a puzzle waiting to be solved. Read More…
In a resounding endorsement of its significance, the Africa Social Impact Summit 2023 is set to feature the presence of prominent global figures, including the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed. This revelation comes through a statement released by Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sterling One Foundation, on Tuesday in Read More…
Two Nigerian non-profit organizations, Grooming Centre and Sesor Empowerment Foundation, have renewed their partnership to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. The partnership, which has been in place since 2014, has helped to provide relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for IDPs in Benue and Lagos states. In 2023, Grooming Centre is donating N20.740 million to Read More…
The 2023 Girl’s Leadership & Mentoring (GLAM) Summer Camp in Lagos has commenced with great enthusiasm and support from two empowering organizations, the Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF) and the Ornaments of Grace and Virtues Initiative (OGAV). This year marks the 6th edition of GLAM, and the 10th anniversary of OGAV, under the theme “I’M A Read More…
