Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a hunter, identified as Femi, whose body was discovered with bullet wounds in a forest in Ijebu Igbo. According to Police Spokesperson Omolola Odutola, Femi, a resident of Ofemodoko village, had gone hunting with Taoreed (aka Kokoro) on Friday but failed…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s private sector is poised for growth, thanks to a landmark agreement between the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The partnership, signed by IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, aims to boost local currency financing, enabling businesses to thrive in key…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has received resounding commendations from auctioneers for its successful assets’ disposal exercise, which was deemed “transparent”. This was contained in a press statement released on Saturday by Demola Bakare, spokesperson of the commission. The exercise, held on Thursday at the ICPC…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a major breakthrough, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered large quantities of illicit substances in Lagos. The agency’s efforts led to the recovery of 2,760kg of suspected Ghanaian Loud, a strain of cannabis, from Igbo-Igunuko shrine located at Alfa Beach in Ajah, as well as…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s polio eradication efforts got a boost yesterday as Consultant Virologist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, urged the government to ensure the provision of necessary materials and a conducive environment to eradicate the disease. Tomori, also the Chairman of Biovaccines Nig Ltd., made this call in an interview with newsmen in commemoration of…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have dealt a significant blow to oil thieves in the Niger Delta region, arresting several suspects and recovering large quantities of stolen products and arms. The operations, which took place from October 21 to 27, 2024, were conducted in conjunction with other security agencies…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A devastating fire razed a building in the Ifelodun Agoka area of Abeokuta, claiming the life of 80-year-old Mariam Salako in the early hours of Saturday. According to police authorities, the blaze broke out around 1:00 a.m. at No. 28 Ifelodun Agoka. Responding promptly to a distress call, the Area Commander…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State government has launched a week-long free health screening exercise to tackle the rising prevalence of hypertension and diabetes among its residents. According to Professor Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, a staggering 30% of the state’s residents suffer from hypertension, with 70% unaware of their condition….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has secured a five-year grant worth $67 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve water infrastructure across the state. This grant will be channelled through the Lagos Urban Water Sanitation and Hygiene (LUWASH) program, which aims to scale up the capacity for…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A devastating diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria has resulted in the loss of at least 1,191 lives over the past 17 months, according to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). Since May 2023, the country has reported 38,000 suspected cases, with 23,000 confirmed cases. This bacterial infection affects the…
