Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a new travel advisory warning its citizens against visiting several parts of Nigeria due to worsening insecurity, violent crime, terrorism, and kidnappings. In its latest Foreign Travel Advice published on GOV.UK, the FCDO said insecurity is rising across the country, noting that “kidnapping, violent crime, and intercommunal violence occur throughout all regions of Nigeria.”The UK government advised its nationals to exercise extreme caution, review safety procedures, and maintain contingency plans. The FCDO advised against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara states, citing a “high and…

The Lagos State Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has cautioned residents against the indiscriminate use of local herbal mixtures, popularly called agbo, warning that unregulated consumption poses serious health risks. The warning was issued by the Permanent Secretary of HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu, during a sensitisation campaign and town hall meeting in Somolu Local Government Area, as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to promote safe healthcare delivery across the state. Represented by Dr. Olonire Olorunfemi, Head of Research and Statistics at the agency, Dr. Idowu expressed concern over the increasing dependence on unverified herbal concoctions, many of…

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has announced a landmark partnership between the Lagos State Government and Abbey Rangers Football Club, a renowned community football institution in the United Kingdom, to revolutionise grassroots football development in Nigeria. The collaboration, the first of its kind between Nigeria and a UK community club, is aimed at nurturing young athletes and technical officials through international training, capacity building, and global exposure. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony in Lagos, the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, described the partnership as a major milestone in the State’s mission to build a…

No fewer than 200 vulnerable households across Lagos State have benefited from the Household Economic Strengthening (HES) Programme organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development. The empowerment event, held at the Assbifi Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, aimed to enhance the economic resilience of households affected or infected by HIV and other social vulnerabilities. In his keynote address, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, described the initiative as part of the State Government’s inclusive development strategy under the THEMES Plus Agenda, particularly the pillar of Social Inclusion and Gender Equality. “The Household Economic…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s safest and most attractive destination for investors, pledging continued commitment to peace, stability, and economic dynamism that drive both foreign and local investments. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Adebobo Oyekan-Ismaila, made this known while receiving members of Eko Club Atlanta on a courtesy visit to the Ministry on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Oyekan-Ismaila noted that the prevailing peace and security in Lagos have been major enablers of tourism growth, creative enterprise,…

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has intensified its enforcement drive against illegal developments, sealing several buildings under construction in the Lekki and Ikoyi areas for violating building regulations. During the operation on Thursday, LASBCA officials shut down ongoing developments along Femi Okunnu Road and Alexander Avenue, where property owners were found to have commenced construction without securing the mandatory authorisation or building approval from the Lagos State Government. The agency stated that strict compliance with building laws is crucial to curbing unauthorised structures and ensuring public safety as well as orderly urban development across the state. In the…

Tragedy struck in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Friday as three students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, two males and one female, lost their lives in a fatal multiple-vehicle accident at Powerline Junction, before Aleje, inward Ikorodu Roundabout. Seven other persons, including tricycle operators, sustained serious injuries in the crash, which involved a tipper truck laden with sand (unregistered), a Toyota Corolla (SMK 42 AJ), an MPV bus, and four tricycles. According to preliminary investigations by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident occurred when the tipper, which was reportedly speeding excessively, suffered a…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. The appointment, according to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, is part of the administration’s broader reforms to enhance transparency, fairness, and accountability in the nation’s tax and revenue administration framework. “This appointment aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to implementing far-reaching and sustainable reforms in tax and revenue management to strengthen the credibility of Nigeria’s fiscal system,” Onanuga…

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Major General Abdullahi Mohammed (rtd.), describing him as a disciplined and patriotic officer who left enduring contributions to Nigeria’s stability and governance. Adangba, a former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 86. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu lauded the late General’s pivotal role in strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture, especially in the founding of the National Security Organisation (NSO) — the precursor…

The Ondo State Government has signed a landmark $50 billion investment agreement with a consortium of international firms under the Sunshine Infrastructure Joint Venture (SIJV) for the establishment of a refinery and a free trade zone in the state. The partnership involves Backbone Infrastructure, MJ Care Investment Finance, China Harbour, and Honeywell OUP, working collaboratively under the Sunshine Infrastructure Joint Venture framework. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. According to the statement, Governor Aiyedatiwa, who met with the investors on Tuesday, described the agreement as a strategic…