The Lagos State Government has shut down 19 patent medicine outlets around Igando-Ikotun in Alimosho Local Government Area (LGA) of the state for non-compliance with regulatory standards. Its Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi said the exercise was carried out by its Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods. The Taskforce collaborated with Read More…
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Lagosians express mixed feelings over increased BRT fares
Users of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) transport in Lagos have differed on the state government’s N100 hike in transportation fare, which took effect on July 13. While some rationalised the move in the light of high diesel costs, others demanded for better service to justify the increment. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the increase of Read More…
Isoken, the force of a city
By Nkanu Egbe Benin City was the playground of a little girl, Isoken, who was the daughter of a medical doctor and a market trader. Let us rephrase that. Benin City was the workspace of a little girl who was born to a medical doctor – Dr. Efemwenkeankean Yellow Igbinigie and his wife – Enegbegbana Read More…
As Lagos seeks to save more women from abortion-related deaths
When Cynthia was raped by her abductors, who later released her, she knew she was in for more trouble. Missing her menstrual period for two months heightened her fears. Testing positive for pregancy broke her further. She wasn’t ready to swallow another bitter pill – keeping the unwanted pregnancy from ‘evil’ men. The unpreparedness, stigmatisation Read More…
Chidubem Onyejemuo: The woman who tweeted tomorrow
By Chinagorom Okoro On 19th July 2020, Chidubem Onyejemuo tweeted: “If we had sense in this country…These two would be President and Vice president…” When Chidubem Ukamaka Onyejemuo tweeted this on the day, there were no responses, no re-tweets, and no likes. But the tweet resurfaced after the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Read More…
Lagos Police warns POS operators around police stations
The Police Command in Lagos state on Saturday warned Point of Sales (POS) operators against using their trade to promote extortion at police stations and other areas. The Command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, sounded this warning in a tweet. Hundeyin said the warning was part of directives from the Force headquarters, Abuja, against extortion and Read More…
Police intercept cannabis worth N3m in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have intercepted 10 bags of illicit drugs worth N3 million and suspected to be Indian Hemp. Lagos Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. Hundeyin said that the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) operatives on a routine patrol intercepted the vehicle Read More…
Lagos residents differ on mental evaluation in marriage counselling
Lagos residents are divided on how mental evaluation should be included in pre-marital and post-wedding counselling to prevent the rising spate of domestic violence in homes. In a study carried out by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagosians in separate interviews on Friday, however, agreed that mental and psychological evaluation before and periodically during Read More…
Grooming Centre launches inspiring photobook on 30 tenacious women
Grooming Centre CEO, Dr Godwin Nwabunka with some of the women profiled in the book STORIES OF IMPACT: Real Women, Real Lives, Real Growth launched on Thursday, 28 April 2022 at the Grooming Centre Hall, Ejigbo, Lagos. CREDIT: Grooming Centre Grooming Centre, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that focuses on enabling financial inclusion among market women Read More…
Chrisland scandal and other child sex scandals: An appeal to our TV channels, music producers, TV personalities, Nigeria Censors Board
By Prof. Remi Sonaiya, Abiodun Olowo-Ake, Betty Abah, Chido Nwakanma, Emmanuel Emeh and Ier Jonathan-Ichaver Our hearts are heavy and go out to the young children and families involved in this Chrisland VGC scandal. We pray that healing will come to them and that all involved will learn whatever lessons we can take from this. Read More…