Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering young people, urging them to embrace values that will make them agents of justice, equity, and innovation in society. The Governor gave the charge on Friday while presenting grants to winners of this year’s Amplifier Business Clinic at the 2025 International Youth Day Summit, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, held at the Blue Roof, Ikeja. Sanwo-Olu, represented at the event, said young people must rise to leadership by valuing time, demonstrating integrity, embracing positivity, avoiding procrastination, and seizing opportunities provided by the…

The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a flood alert for 11 states, warning that 32 locations across the country may experience heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding between September 14 and September 18, 2025. The alert was issued Sunday by the Federal Ministry of Environment, National Flood Early Warning Centre, and signed by the Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Abdullahi Bokani. Flooding remains one of Nigeria’s most pressing environmental challenges, often resulting in displacement, destruction of farmlands, and outbreaks of waterborne diseases. In recent years, heavy rains have worsened flooding across multiple…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a major consignment of 2,248,000 pills of tramadol 200mg/225mg, valued at N3.99 billion, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The shipment, disguised as multivitamins in 114 cartons, arrived on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Delhi, India, on Monday, 8th September 2025. Following days of surveillance, NDLEA operatives arrested a clearing agent and two drivers while attempting to move the consignment out of the airport on Thursday, 11th September. A follow-up operation led to the arrest of Indian businessman Gupta Ravi Kumar and three Nigerian accomplices —…

Lagos State Government has launched Eko Arts and Crafts Competition for secondary schools and tertiary institutions in the state to discover, nurture, and showcase artistic talents among young people in Lagos while also creating a platform for innovation and career development in the creative sector. The maiden edition of the competition was officially unveiled on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Alausa, by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Damilola Ayinde-Marshal, Esq. She explained that the initiative is part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda, under the pillar of Entertainment and Tourism, designed to…

The Lagos State House of Assembly is advancing a bill to establish a University of Medicine and Health Sciences as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and build human capacity in the state. A public hearing on the proposed legislation was held on Wednesday at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium, Lagos Assembly complex, with broad participation from medical professionals, academics, traditional rulers, and students. Presiding over the hearing, Deputy Speaker Hon. Lasbat Meranda stressed the importance of stakeholder contributions, noting that public input would ensure the new, multi-campus institution becomes a sustainable and impactful centre of learning. Also speaking, Deputy…

Enugu State Police Command has disclosed that it arrested 5,176 suspects for various crimes, including 98 for armed robbery, 87 for kidnapping, 50 for murder, 16 for unlawful possession of firearms, 11 for rape or defilement, 112 for cultism, and 4,792 for other serious offenses in the last six months. The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Giwa made this known during a press briefing in Enugu to mark six months in office since assuming duty on March 11, 2025. He said the command’s strategy has been anchored on professionalism, proactivity, and people-friendly policing, in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s…

The Ogun State Government has appointed 1,200 political assistants across its 236 wards as part of efforts to deepen democratic participation and strengthen civic engagement at the grassroots. In a statement announcing the initiative, the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, said the move represents a strategic effort to expand access to the dividends of democracy across every community in the state. According to him, the political assistants — five from each ward — will serve as change agents by articulating the needs of their communities to the government while also relaying government…

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has fulfilled her promise to reward the champions of the 2025 Lagos Boy Child Initiative (LBCI) Cooking Competition with professional training opportunities, shopping vouchers, and a fine dining experience. The winners were recently hosted to a celebratory luncheon at the Red Restaurant, Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, where Dr. Sanwo-Olu commended them for their outstanding performance and reaffirmed her commitment to creating platforms that empower boys in Lagos. She explained that the initiative, launched in October 2021, was designed to protect, nurture, and equip the boy child with the skills and opportunities…

Lagos State Health District II has engaged traditional rulers and community leaders in Ikorodu Local Government Area to strengthen the use of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and deepen community participation in healthcare delivery. The meeting, held at the palace of the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, HRM Oba AbdulKabir Adewale Shotobi, focused on improving health outcomes through preventive care and stronger collaboration between government and grassroots institutions. In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary of Health District II, Dr. Dayo Lajide, emphasised the importance of preventive healthcare in addressing rising cases of diabetes and hypertension. She encouraged residents to embrace healthier lifestyles, including…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has charged Border Patrol Commanders across the country to demonstrate renewed determination in safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and preventing security threats. The IGP gave the directive during a conference with commanders at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he highlighted the strategic role of the Border Patrol Unit as the nation’s first line of defence against external threats. He acknowledged the vast and complex nature of Nigeria’s land and maritime borders, commending the relentless efforts of officers in curbing crimes at the nation’s frontiers. Egbetokun, however, stressed that the Police must adapt to the evolving…