As part of its commitment to ensure the safety of lives of citizens, the Lagos State Government has commenced the construction of a pedestrian bridge at Berger bus stop. The bridge is expected to be completed within some months and be commissioned for use by the citizens. At the moment, work is going on at…
Category: Society
Lagos Flags Off Office Of Civic Engagement
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, on Tuesday said the newly created Office of Civic Engagement, OCE, is open to all Lagosians and will on behalf of the government, listen to the people and ensure their concerns are adequately addressed. Ambode, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule at the flag off…
NDDC Fights Lassa Fever In Niger Delta
Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mrs Ibim Semenitari, has donated personal protective kits and other accessories to states in the Niger Delta region. The donation, Semenitari stressed, was part of the Commission’s collaborative action with the nine focal states’ governments to kick-out Lassa fever in the region. Recalling…
YabaTech Students Protest Death Of Colleague
Students of the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, on Wednesday, took to streets adjourning their school to protest the death of one of their colleagues. The situation caused tension in the area, especially vehicular gridlock. It was gathered that the demonstrators were angered by the demise of a female HND 2 student of the Department…
Delta Speaker Mourns Uzor, Mgbakor
Tributes have continued to be showered on Sir Benjamin Mgbakor and Chief Christiana Uzor as the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Monday Igbuya on Wednesday described them as great personalities. “Sir Benjamin Mgbakor was one of the most consistent administrators in defunct Bendel State. He served the state with distinction and integrity,”…
Soyinka, Gbadamosi Head Lagos At 50 Committee
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, and Rasheed Gbadamosi have been appointed as Co-Chairmen of the Lagos at 50 Planning Committee. Both men were appointed by the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday and unveiled at an event held at the Lagos House in Ikeja, the state capital. Ambode expressed optimism that the celebration will…
Umahi Suspends SA on IGR Indefinitely
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has ordered the indefinite suspension of his Special Adviser on Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, Jeremiah Oketa, for action, described as going beyond the authority and command of his office. The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Emanuel Onwe, announced this last week while briefing journalists on the outcome of this…
Doctors Protest In Imo
Members of the Nigeria Medical Association, Imo State chapter on Thursday staged a peaceful demonstration in Owerri, the state capital. The move was to kick against the condition of health care system in Imo State and the alleged use of intimidation on them by the state government. The protesting doctors carried placard with various inscriptions.…
Tambuwal Gives Scholarship To Car Designer
Fortune has smiled on the young and brilliant car designer from Sokoto State, Bashir Aliyu. This is because the state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Tuesday awarded him a scholarship to study automotive design in the United States of America. Aliyu became a social media sensation when his designed car driven to school got the…
Detained KASU Lecturer, John Danfulani, Denied Bail
The lecturer in the Kaduna State University, KASU, Dr John Danfulani, who was arrested by police in Kaduna over his Facebook post, has been denied bail. Magistrate Awwal Musa, during the ruling, said the police was empowered to protect, investigate and carry out the duty assigned to them, hence the court cannot deny them their…