The National Primary Health Care Development Agency has said the tentative date to commence vaccination for mpox is October 8, 2024. The Head of the Public Relations Unit at the NPHCDA, Remi Adeleke, who disclosed this exclusively to our correspondent…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos State Gender Responsive Procurement Policy to promote gender equality and empower women entrepreneurs. The policy is set to correct long-standing imbalances that have marginalized women from accessing public procurement…
In fulfillment of his promise, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday paid compensation to victims of the Docemo Fire Incident at Idumagbo Avenue by Tom Jones in the Lagos Island area of the State. He said the payment…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has directed all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to complete the mandatory verification and linkage of SIMs to NINs by Sept. 14, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr Reuben Muoka,…
By Adeyanju Esther The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ondo State Command has issued a stern warning to motorists about the dangers of transporting petrol in jerrycans while travelling, citing the risk of fire hazards. The State Sector Commander, Dr.…
Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi The Emir of Ningi, an emirate in Bauchi State, Alh. Yunusa Muhammed DanYaya has been pronounced dead, according to the Secretary of the Palace, Usman Sule, Magayakin on Sunday morning. According to the Palace, the Emir died…
The French Football Federation has announced Laurent Bonadei as Hervé Renard’s successor as head coach of the France women’s team. Bonadei, who has served as Renard’s assistant since 2019, previously worked with him during his tenure with the Saudi Arabia…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the newly appointed Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, saying the appointment is well deserved. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr.…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), alongside other emergency responders, has successfully rescued a driver whose gas tanker overturned at Anthony Oke on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. According to LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the incident…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has expressed readiness to implement the Electronic Call-Up System at the Onne Port Complex as approved by the Federal Executive Council. The Managing Director/CEO of the NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, stated this…
