The Lagos State Government on Sunday emphasized the importance of good sanitation practices amongst all residents in order to ensure a clean, flood free, safe and sustainable environment across the state. The emphasis was made by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab during the Weekly Community Based Environmental Sanitation Advocacy campaign held at Omobokun Street, Ekimogun Underbridge Iyana Oworo, Bariga Local Council Development Area adding that all residents must make good sanitation practices a daily affair. He said the Weekly Community Based Environmental Sanitation Advocacy campaign was introduced to promote good sanitation practices amongst residents…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Ordinarily, the names of highly respected prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele and that of the embattled NNPCL boss, Mele Kyari should never appear together because the former is a tested and trusted man of God while the latter is a public servant who has been enmeshed in several mind-boggling scandals but for the greater good of Nigeria, both names are appearing together for the first time. Primate Ayodele had in a video that went viral yesterday advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack Mele Kyari as NNPCL boss if he doesn’t want to experience another massive protest because according to him,…
The Ooni of Ife and Co- Chairman, National Council Of Traditional Rulers Of Nigeria(NCTRN) Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, on Friday played host to traditional rulers of Yoruba Okun origin in Kogi and Kwara states, North Central Nigeria at the ancient Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife. Led by the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Dele Owoniyi, the monarch paid the august visit to present the new Elulu of Mopa, Oba (Dr.) Muyiwa Ibeun who recently ascended the throne of his ancestors to the Arole Oduduwa. In his opening address, the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Dele Owoniyi described Ile-Ife as the…
The west Africa Spa and cosmetologists recognition Award ,the first of its kind in Africa an event collaboration with Ghana Cosmetics Association holds at the prestigious Oriental Hotel lagos An industry based award to honor legends ,stakeholders and cosmetologists in the beauty Industry ,Regulators and health Agencies The organisers of the programme is poised with the development of this sector within the west Africa region using quality , safety and Professionalism as a watchword in the quest for products promotion and distribution. The award will be used to promote individuals and brands in the Beauty Sector who have given their…
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…
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…