By Opeyemi Eniola Since the turn of the century, the city of Lagos has emerged as a major economic and cultural hub in Nigeria and the African sub-region. With a population of over 20 million people, Lagos is not only…
By Isaac Olusesi The defection of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) politicians to the Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC), penultimate Thursday, got headlined, with the defection on the score sheet. But let the leadership of APC, a political party…
By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that his administration’s Project Zero initiative has successfully helped 11,957 out-of-school children return to their studies. This achievement was revealed on Monday during the Children’s Day celebration parade and rally…
The recent spate of attacks and kidnappings across the country, particularly in the South-West, has once again brought to the fore the precarious state of security in Nigeria. The gruesome account of Nurudeen Olaitan Salami, a survivor of a deadly…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has urged Nigerians to support the agency in its current war against drug abuse and trafficking, saying drug has become…
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun is set to commission the newly completed Hospital Road in Ogijo. The event is scheduled for today, May 28, 2024, at 2:00 PM. In an official invitation, Hon. Babatunde Olaotan, HBO, Special…
23 states have been identified as beneficiaries of a federal government grant to strengthen medical care services in States. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate made this known at the sectoral ministerial press briefing to…
The earnings of FBN Holdings, the parent company of Nigeria’s oldest bank, First Bank rose to the highest in at least 13 years in the first quarter of 2024, according to its latest financial statement. The group’s after-tax profit rose…
The Group Managing Director of UBA Plc, Mr Oliver Alawuba has lauded the bank’s customers in 24 countries where it operates, saying the customers provided the backbone for its success story. Alawuba gave the applause on Saturday while speaking at…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against corruption and traffic offences in the Central Business Districts (CBD). According to Hon. Bola Lawal-Olumegbon, Special Adviser to the Governor on CBD, two officers were dismissed for extorting…
