Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ogun State Government has announced plans to recruit an additional 1,000 Ogun TEACh interns to fill existing vacancies in public schools across the state. This exercise is part of the Ogun State Teaching Experience Acquisition Channel, a special intervention scheme designed to address the shortage of teachers in public primary,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has cautioned state governors against neglecting the critical health sector while focusing on road infrastructure. Speaking at her 17th annual free medical outreach in Isuochi, Abia State, Onyejeocha emphasized that a healthy population is more vital than infrastructure development. “Governors should…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Sagamu, Ogun State – An angry mob has killed a suspected motorcycle thief, John Udoh, in the Ajaka area of Oke Igbo community, Sagamu Local Government Area, while another suspect, Peter Ubong, was critically injured. According to the Ogun State Police Command, the suspects were part of a five-man gang that…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Vice President Kashim Shettima has extended an invitation to global investors to capitalize on Nigeria’s burgeoning investment opportunities. Speaking at a business meeting with Swedish entrepreneurs in Stockholm, Sweden, Shettima emphasized the Federal Government’s bold reforms aimed at restructuring the nation’s economy for sustainable growth. The Vice President highlighted the administration’s…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian military has recorded significant gains in its fight against terrorism and oil theft, according to the latest reports from the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (North East). Between October 7 and 15, 2024, troops neutralized 54 terrorists, arrested 71 suspects, and rescued 39 kidnapped hostages. The information was…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made a trail-blazing announcement that his government will pay workers a minimum wage of N85,000, exceeding the federal minimum wage of N70,000. This revelation came during an interview on Channels TV’s “One-On-One with Babajide Sanwo-Olu” on Wednesday evening monitored by Africa Health Report (AHR). Sanwo-Olu…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a bid to alleviate transportation challenges in Lagos State, the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has launched 3,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) commercial tricycles worth N10.2 billion. This initiative, unveiled by Alhaji Azeez Abiola, Zonal Chairman of the Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria under the NURTW,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In an enviable achievement, Senegal has become the first African country to receive the World Health Organization’s (WHO) classification for its emergency medical team, marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare history. This classification recognizes Senegal’s Type 2 Emergency Medical Team (EMT) for meeting international EMT standards, enabling it to…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Port Command, has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against smuggling, intercepting four 40ft containers filled with illicit drugs worth N1.183 billion. This revelation was made known in a statement by the Lagos Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Usman Abubakar, a Chief Superintendent of Customs….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a significant move to address waste management challenges, the Lagos State Government has announced its collaboration with Swedish organizations to convert solid and liquid waste into energy. This partnership aims to promote sustainability by transforming waste into valuable resources that contribute to environmental and economic development. According to Commissioner for…
