Nigerian unions have urged the government to lead negotiations on the removal of fuel subsidies to cushion its effects on workers and other Nigerians. The unions, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said that the government had not done enough to mitigate the impact of the subsidy removal, which has led to a sharp Read More…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has been on indefinite strike since 26 July, demanding the implementation of several agreements with the government. The strike entered its 10th day on Tuesday, August 8, and has caused great hardship for patients. Many hospitals have been forced to close or operate with reduced staff, and patients Read More…
Oluwafunke Adeoye, Nigerian human rights lawyer and two Kenyan citizens have won the 2023 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards. The award is aimed at inspiring people working within their communities to overcome challenges like air and water pollution, period poverty, unstable infrastructure and gender disparities in education. It is also to drive the mission to end 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…
Sen. Abdullahi Gumel, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), has conveyed the confirmed list of 45 ministerial nominees to the Presidency, as revealed during his briefing with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday. The Senate, on Monday, had endorsed the appointments of 45 ministerial nominees while deferring the confirmation of Read More…
Here’s a recent development in the world of football that has caught our attention. Lauren James of England has taken a moment to address an incident involving Michelle Alozie from the Super Falcons. It’s a reminder of how intense the game can get, right? During England’s FIFA Women’s World Cup match against Nigeria, things got 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…
