Author: Adeniyi Daniel
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion to the National Cancer Fund through her Renewed Hope Initiative to boost the agency’s fight against cervical cancer. Senator Tinubu made the announcement at the State House, Abuja during a courtesy visit by the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Adekunle Salako. Senator Tinubu urged Nigerian women to shun stigma and prioritize their health by seeking medical help early. She said, “No one chooses illness. There’s no shame in seeking help. A healthy nation is a…
The President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to fostering a Nigeria Police Force that is well-trained, well-motivated and well-equipped with modern tools and technology to effectively combat crime. Tinubu said this had become necessary to ensure the nation’s security forces are constantly “steps ahead of those who threaten the peace, welfare and prosperity” of the nation. Speaking on Monday through the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, during the maiden edition of the National Police Day celebrations, which climaxed a week-long activities to mark the 2025 Police Week at the Eagle Square in Abuja, the president formally announced the institutionalisation…
The Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has reiterated its commitment to passengers’ safety, enhanced connectivity, fleet modernisation and infrastructure development to reinforce its position as a foremost and trusted water transportation provider in the state. The Managing Director of LAGFERRY – Hon. Ladi Balogun, made this known during a media chat on the heels of the boat fire incident. “In the aftermath of the incident, our priority was ensuring the well-being of affected passengers and crew members. Prompt medical attention was administered, with all medical expenses covered by our public transportation insurance policy. This swift intervention underscores our dedication to passenger…
A private vehicle fell off the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Monday, causing panic among commuters and passersby.There are reports that the car had four occupants, all of whom sustained varying degrees of injury.However, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, which confirmed the incident in a post on X, only stated that the driver was rescued and taken to a nearby hospital.“Report of an accident of a car that fell from Otedola Bridge. The driver has been rescued and taken to the nearby hospital.”There is backlog from Otedola Bridge to Berger inward…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two brothers while attempting to board a flight to India with 5 kilograms of cocaine ingeniously concealed within the walls of their suitcases. Two brothers, John Abugu (43) and Kenneth Abugu (31) were arrested at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) on Thursday April 3. NDLEA’s Special Operations Unit, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended the duo despite their claims of travelling for medical treatment, Femi Babafemi, the agency’s spokesman said on Sunday in a statement. In the statement, on the same day, eagle-eyed officers of the MMIA Strategic Command intercepted a…
The Lagos State University, LASU, commenced its 28th convocation on Thursday with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, announcing that no fewer than 11,917 students would graduate.Olatunji-Bello made the announcement during a press conference held at the Senate Chamber, Ojo Campus, in Lagos, to commence the convocation programme.The ceremony will run from April 3 to April 10.She declared that the institution was proud to send forth another set of market-ready graduates and solution-oriented individuals.In her words: “These individuals are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in both the national and global sectors.“A total of 971 diploma students are graduating this year…
The vacuum created in the leadership of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, following demise of the chairman has been filled on Thursday.Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu appointed the Vice Chairman, Hon. Oladipupo Oluwaloni, to step in as substantive chairman of the council.Oluwaloni took the oath at a ceremony held in the Banquet Hall of the State House, Alausa, Ikeja on Thursday.The late chairman, Mrs. Bola Shobowale, died about two weeks ago, following a protracted battle with an illness.Sanwo-Olu, who extolled the late chairman’s leadership legacy, said Shobowale served residents of the council till her death, describing the deceased as…