Construction of bus stations for the take-off of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit scheme along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway axis will commence soon. The stations are to be sited within Mowe, Ibafo Arepo, and Berger axis of the ever-busy expressway. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Engr Dairo Olugbenga, while speaking on a radio programme in Abeokuta, ... Read More »
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Rite Foods Limited Drives Environmental Conservation Project to Rid Lagos Shoreline of Plastic Waste and Empower Youths
Rite Foods Limited, renowned for its commitment to eco-friendly initiatives, has joined forces with students of the University of Lagos and Nigerian Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in a groundbreaking environmental protection program. This initiative, a cornerstone of Rite Foods’ award-winning environmental sustainability partnership with Popbeach, RiteontheBeach, aims to combat ocean plastic pollution, improve literacy, and create employment opportunities by ... Read More »
Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa Requests Special Courts for Trial of Terrorists
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has lamented the delay in the trial of suspected Boko Haram members, requesting for a special court for the trial of terrorists. General Musa, who stated this when he alongside other security chiefs, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja and ... Read More »
Police Arrest Actor, Mr. Ibu’s Son, Adopted Daughter Over N300 Million Donation
The Nigeria police force have arrested ailing actor, John Okafor AKA Mr. Ibu’s son and adopted daughter, Jasmine over N300 million donations meant for the actor. According to the report, the duo withdrew the said amount out of the donations account meant for the actor. It was made known that they have been detained at Alagbon police station. Also, it ... Read More »
“We will not allow poverty” says Senator Oluremi Tinubu
As she flags-off Rebranded and Expanded Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has flagged off the Renewed Hope Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Programme in Abuja, At the well-attended flag-off, Senator Oluremi Tinubu advised the beneficiaries to plan wisely, exercise financial discipline in managing the funds, ... Read More »
TWO GRANDMOTHERS, 4,590 OTHERS GRADUATE FROM LAGOS SKILL ACQUISITION PROGRAMMES
Two retirees – Mrs. Majekodunmi Bolanle, 66, and Mrs. Kuburat Animashaun, 64 – have taken up new craft to keep their hands busy and refresh their minds. The grandmothers voluntarily enrolled at the Lagos State Skill Acquisition Centre in Agidingbi to upgrade their skill set, picking up a new vocation in computer operations and software. The senior citizens were among ... Read More »
Kwara Gov visits military camp in Oro Ago, commends improved security in region
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday visited the military troops involved in the Still Waters III exercise in Oro Ago town in Ifelodun local government where he commended the efforts of the 22 Brigade to improve security of lives and properties in the axis. The Governor also visited the palace of the Oloro of Oro Ago Oba Johnson Olanrewaju ... Read More »
SANWO-OLU AT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR Y2022 GRADUATES OF LAGOS STATE SKILL ACQUISITION PROGRAM AT DE BLUE ROOF, AGIDINGBI, IKEJA, ON WEDNESDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER 2023
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Oluyemi Kalesanwo; WAPA Commissioner, Mrs. Cecilia Dada; Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presenting a certificate to a graduand, Eniola Oshinaike and the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye during the Y2022 graduation ceremony of 19 Skill Acquisition Centres at the ... Read More »
Onaro Adaeze Chukwuzolem, 15, Triumphs as Winner of UBA Foundation NEC 2023
In a thrilling finale to the 2023 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, 15-year-old Onaro Adaeze Chukwuzolem, a student of Fountain Heights Secondary School, Surulere Lagos, triumphed as the overall winner beating the 11 other finalists. Her exuberant declaration, “Yes!!! I won!! I did it!!!,” echoed through the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre in UBA House during the Grand Finale. Adaeze’s victory marked ... Read More »
Soleye, Opaleye Contribute To Nation Building, Says Abiodun …visits families of deceased
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the former Military Governor of Ondo State, late Major General Ekundayo Opaleye, as a humble and intelligent officer who served his country and humanity diligently while alive. Governor Abiodun, who made this assertion when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late General at their Ibara GRA resident in ... Read More »