The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will from Monday, 12th August 2024 increase its number of trips from 54 to 72 per day. However, the current schedule for Sunday operations remained unchanged The Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo announced this weekend that Blue Line train riders will now travel between Marina and Mile 2 in just about 18 minutes from the previous travel time of 25 minutes. According to her, the implication is that there would be a train every 18 minutes both ways, thus allowing commuters to plan their…
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The Anambra State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Comdt. Maku Olatunde, has reaffirmed the Commandant General’s dedication to the welfare of serving and deceased officers and men. Comdt. Maku stated this on Friday at the State Command Headquarters Awka while presenting NSCDC Anambra State Command welfare package to the family of the late Chief Superintendent of Corps, Dunu Grace who died in active service. He explained that the gesture underscores the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s, commitment to supporting the well-being of both serving and fallen personnel. “This welfare package is part of the…
Renowned Nigerian luxury and lifestyle journalist, Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses, has been honored with the prestigious ‘Excellence in Journalism’ award at The Headlamp Awards, held during the Afro Commerce Connect event in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The event, organized by Cross Roads of Culture, centered around the theme “African Diaspora Startups,” aiming to help entrepreneurs navigate opportunities and challenges in Canada. The award ceremony took place at The Conservatory City Hall, where Ifetayo was celebrated for his nearly two-decade-long career in journalism. The award was presented by Wale Rabiu, CEO of Grey Matlock. In his acceptance speech, Ifetayo expressed his surprise and…
Investors are literally scrambling for shares of Fidelity Bank Plc as the leading commercial bank’s capital raising continues to gather momentum among all categories of investors. Investors’ appetite for Fidelity Bank is shown in massive subscriptions to its ongoing rights and public offers and voluminous trading at the stock market. Current weekly report shows that Fidelity Bank was the most active stock at the stock market, outperforming the banking sector and the overall market. Fidelity Bank recorded a turnover of 1.73 billion shares worth N18.27 billion in 1,579 deals to emerge atop the activities chart for the week. This implies…
… Sparks Hope for Improved Services, Access at Grassroots … As State Government Officials Applaud Data-Driven Insights from Study A comprehensive study backed by the Gates Foundation has provided a roadmap for enhancing service delivery and tackling health challenges in Lagos State. The groundbreaking research, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), has revealed new opportunities for improving healthcare delivery across Lagos State. Focusing on health behaviours, access, and service utilisation across newly established health districts, the study offers a thorough assessment of the current healthcare landscape. By identifying both strengths and areas for improvement, the research paves…
In an effort to deepens and promote the rich African cultural heritage by leveraging on creative Africa fashion, the Olu of Warri Kingdom, and his wife, Olori Atuwatse III, the Queen Consort of Warri Kingdom has unveil ‘Elevate Africa’ with the aim of harnessing talents in fashion and culture. The initiative also offers a platform ‘Africa Thread’ with the sole objective of providing and encouraging talented individuals or group in showcasing their talent in fashion which the Royal couple noted has assumed global acceptance. This laudable initiative is in line with the Royal Iwere foundation to fast track social enterprise…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have agreed to strengthen their partnership in managing traffic across Lagos State. This agreement was announced by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, during a courtesy visit today by the FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Jonathan Owoade and his team to LASTMA Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos. Mr. Bakare-Oki welcomed the initiative and reiterated LASTMA’s full commitment to collaborating with the FRSC on traffic decongestion, public enlightenment, and the enforcement of traffic regulations. He expressed confidence that the partnership would bring about positive…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command has arrested a suspect impersonating Nigerian Navy personnel and engaging in fraudulent activities in Anambra State. The suspect, Chukwugozirim Christian, a 39-year-old male from Nnobi in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was apprehended at Kwata Junction in Awka on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 by NSCDC operatives on a routine visibility patrol. Preliminary investigations uncovered that the suspect, Chukwugozirim Christian, had been masquerading as a naval officer, duping innocent civilians and engaging in a string of criminal activities. The Anambra State NSCDC Commandant, Comdt.Maku Olatunde while…
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji not to embezzle the trucks of rice that the federal government distributed to states across the federation to alleviate hunger in the country. Primate Ayodele issued this warning on Wednesday at the grand finale of his charity engagements in Ikere-Ekiti, where he planted a church earlier this year. The event was attended by the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Samuel Adu Adejimi Alagbado, and his chiefs, the chairman of Ikere-Ekiti LGA, Olu Adamolekun Egbejoda, the Iyaloja-General of Ikere-Ekiti, and several other notable personalities. The…
The Registrar – General, Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies ( ICSS ), Dr Adekunle Aderemi, Dfcss has officially, made public the First Annual International Conference of the institute on National Security in collaboration with Lagos State University. The Chairman of the maiden International Conference is General Olusegun Obasanjo, former President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The keynote address speaker is Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola CON, FCA ( YAYI ), Senator representing Ogun West. Other very distinguished stakeholders set for the Conference include, the Chief Host, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji -…