The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has advocated for the adoption of the National Food and Nutrition Policy to ensure the healthy developmental growth of children. Mrs. Oluyemi Kalesanwo, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, made this plea on Wednesday in Lagos during a visit by the Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition Read More…
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Lagos State Advances Water Transport with Innovative E-Fleet System
The Lagos State Government is ushering in a new era of technology-driven water transportation through the introduction of the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) Electronic Fleet (E-Fleet) Surveillance System. In a statement issued by Mr. Akeem Odusina, Director of the Public Affairs Unit of LAGFERRY, the move aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Agenda, a strategic Read More…
Seven rescued, two killed in multiple Lagos road accident
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…
“All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White”: A Fearless Journey on a path most feared
“All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White” is a courageous film that fearlessly confronts Nigeria’s rigid and harsh stance against homosexuality. Set in the bustling metropolis of present-day Lagos, the movie boldly addresses the reality that being part of the LGBTQIA+ community in Nigeria means living in constant fear and hiding Read More…
Addressing Health Care Disparities in Nigeria: An Interview with Dr. Charles Ezuma-Ngwu
Amidst the intricate framework of Nigeria’s public healthcare system, significant challenges emerge, with critical issues of underfunding, limited resources, and inadequate staffing plaguing its effectiveness. At the federal, state, and local levels, the system grapples with these daunting obstacles, impacting its ability to provide accessible and quality healthcare services for the nation’s citizens. A critical Read More…
Reviving the Sports Soul of Lagos: A Path to a Sporting Renaissance
Sports hold a profound significance in the heart of Lagos and Nigeria, uniting communities and instilling a sense of national pride. Among the various sports that captivate the nation, football stands out with an ardent following that transcends generations. However, the fervent passion for sports has faced a growing disconnection between the people and the Read More…
Experts raise awareness on dangers of pollutants in plastics
Environmental experts have raised concerns on the dangers of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in plastics in the country. They said this at a programme on National Inception and Scoping Workshop on the Circular and POPs free plastics in Africa Project on Friday in Lagos. The workshop was organised by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Read More…
Muslims, pray for Nigeria’s progress – Lagos council chairmen urge
The Executive Chairman of Agege Local Government, Chief Ganiyu Egunjobi, urged Muslim believers on Friday to use the fasting month of Ramadan to pray for the stability and development of the nation. In his Ramadan greeting to Muslims in the local government area and throughout the nation on Friday, Egunjobi made the request. He exhorted Read More…
UNICEF reports 2,000 stunted and 200,000 wasted children in Lagos
Over 2,000 children in Lagos State have stunted growth as a result of malnutrition, according to Ms. Ada Ezeogu, a nutrition specialist for UNICEF, who spoke on Saturday. Because stunting has terrible effects on physical growth and cognitive development, Ezeogu stated that it was crucial to prevent the numbers from rising.Stunting and wasting are health Read More…
HATE: Not in Lagosians’ Character
Social media have their good and bad sides. If you close your eyes to avoid seeing the bad sides, chances are that your eyes will still be shut when the good sides pass you by. In the wake of the tragic loss of lives in the unfortunate accident where a train crushed a staff bus Read More…