The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has commended Hon. Bashiru Dawodu for taking a firm stand against Nigerian ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of Government that have failed to implement the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018. This was contained in a press release issued today in Lagos by Jolomi Fenemigho, the Executive Director of CITAB. Fenemigho further praised Hon. Dawodu for courageously addressing this issue, which affects not only individuals with visual impairments but the entire community of disabled citizens. According to him: “Although belated, Hon. Dawodu’s actions are commendable. He has…
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In a collaborative effort to improve traffic management and safety, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have agreed to enhance their partnership. This cooperation aims to streamline operations, improve response times, and ensure the safety of all road users. During a recent meeting, Corps Commander Kehinde G. Hamzat and LASTMA General Manager Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki discussed strategies to strengthen their collaboration. Both agencies share the commitment to ensuring a seamless flow of traffic in Lagos. Corps Commander Hamzat emphasized, “By working together, we can address the challenges of traffic congestion and improve…
Just okay! – Hon Barrister Orji Uchenna Orji, Chief Press Secretary to Senator (Engr) David Umahi, Honourable Minister of Works, FCT, Abuja, and immediate past Governor of Ebonyi State You are a special Creature that everybody is looking forward to meet, who cares for the downtrodden and always fights for injustice. You are a factor that swings the votes and naturally determines the direction of election.Comrade, God will give you that appointment lnnsh-Allah.-Inumidun Gladdys Eshaw, former Aide to Governor Uba Sani and his Representative in this formidable June 12 Coalition of Activists This is a good movement. Good evening Sir,…
At exactly 5:20 pm on Tuesday, Lagos Red Line rail departed at Platform 2 in Oyingbo Station for Agbado – a suburb at Lagos boundary line. The inaugural ride kicked off the train’s commercial operations, seven months after the rail infrastructure was completed and commissioned. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu arrived at the Station at 5:00 pm amid jubilation by members of the public invited to take the ride. Also joining the Governor in the ride were members of the State cabinet, lawmakers, corporate executives, journalists and the public. The Governor personally made the boarding announcement, after which the train service commenced.…
The Association of Ondo Media Practitioners (AOMP) has sought a collaborative partnership with Nigeria’s Ministry of Youth Development in a bid to enhance information dissemination and promote youth development. AOMP Chairman, Sola Akingboye, led a delegation of journalists from the state on Monday, to meet with the Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, to discuss potential areas of cooperation. During the meeting, Akingboye outlined the association’s objectives, emphasizing the need for collaboration with government institutions, the private sector, and traditional institutions, particularly to contribute to Ondo State’s development. “AOMP is a dynamic association of journalists from…
It was a renewed of hope lost on Saturday, the 12th of October, 2024 as Dorcas Adeyinka Foundation officially handed over a 3bedroom duplex to Mrs Folashade Olalude, whom and her four children were deprived of their home years back. Mrs Folasade Olalude in her short emotional speech could not be showered prayers on Chief Mrs. Dorcas Adeyinka whose humanitarian foundation covered her shame and reproaches with a surprise gift of lifetime. Chief Mrs Dorcas Adeyinka ‘ The Yeye Oge of Ogudu Land is a Nigerian-born British citizen who has been putting in her very best possible in alleviating the…
A distressed storey building already marked for demolition has collapsed in Orile-Iganmu. No casualty was recorded as the building had been evacuated two weeks before the incident. In fact, it had been marked for demolition. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency(LASEMA), Fire Service, Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the Police are at the scene to ensure there are no secondary incidents. Gbenga Omotoso Commissioner, Information &Strategy
Please, klick facebook page broadcast link below X-Ray of Awa Bamiji by 8 former Governors, 3 key Traditional Rulers, Leaders of Ethnic Nationalities, Others UPDATE As Nigerians await announcement of Cabinet Reshuffle/SW Development Commission approval Tinubu 2023: Awa, A late comer, who excelled, is a Tinubu 2027 Reminder This is just a Reminder to Mr President as he sets to announce Cabinet Reshuffle and Southwest Development Commission approval on arrival in Nigeria by next week The recirculating pm news on social media with above headline has attracted several congratulatory messages, simply because People lost patience, to read the headline very…
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) urges all THE three levels of government in Nigeria to sincerely prioritize the concerns of the visually impaired within our society. This announcement was included in a press statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Mr. Jolomi Fenemigho, the Executive Chairman of CITAB, in celebration of International White Cane and Safety Day, observed annually on the 15th day of October. The group’s Executive Chairman, emphasized the importance of the celebration and the meaningful impact it has on the visually impaired community. According to Fenemigho, “White Cane and Safety Day…
Primate Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, can easily simultaneously pass as the most popular and controversial prophet in Africa but isn’t it wonderful that despite the controversies his prophecies delve into, there has never been any serious threat against his ministry? Due to his fearlessness, Primate Ayodele prophesies about subjects that many others in his ministry shy away from, he speaks about very powerful individuals that other prophets dare not talk about probably because they are scared of their responses or they prefer to hide away from the truth but for Primate Ayodele, the outcome of his…