By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has presented insurance cheques worth N2.4 billion to beneficiaries and next of kin of 1,075 deceased police officers who died in active service. Disu said the disbursement was made under the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the I-G Family Welfare Scheme.Continue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Cultural promoter, Dr Lai Labode, has announced plans to construct a N350 million world tallest drum in Ogun to boost tourism and stimulate economic growth. Labode, the founder of “Egbaliganza” made this known on Tuesday in Abeokuta. during a news conference ahead of the 2026 Egbaliganza culturalContinue Reading
Members of Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) and the leadership delegation of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) during a stakeholders engagement forum on Monday in Lagos. By Rukayat Moisemhe Residents under the Lekki Estates and Residents Stakeholders Association (LERSA) on Monday engaged the leadership of Eko ElectricityContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government is undertaking bold reforms to reposition Nigeria for sustainable growth and long-term development. Idris stated this via Zoom from London during the inauguration of the Media and Publicity Subcommittee for the 2026 APCContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Centre for School Health Education and Environmental Hygiene (CSHEEH) on Monday marked the 2026 World Oral Health Day in Abuja with awareness activities for pupils. The event was held at LEA Primary and Junior Secondary School, Sabon-Lugbe, in collaboration with the Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), FCTContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Initiative for Women’s Accelerated Development in Africa (INWOAD) has called on government at all levels and other stakeholders to take steps toward promoting the rights, welfare and empowerment of women and girls across Nigeria. The group made the call in a statement issued by its NationalContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts have emphasised that sustainable economic progress requires the full participation of women in commerce, entrepreneurship and innovation. They spoke at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) event held on Thursday in Lagos. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade andContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and deepening business collaboration between Nigeria and India. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, First Deputy President of ACCI, stated this during a courtesy visit by an ACCI delegation to the Indian High CommissionContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. John Okeniyi, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), has warned motorists against driving when drowsy. Okeniyi gave the warning at a symposium organised to mark World Sleep Day on Friday in Ile-Ife, describing drowsy driving as a serious riskContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Economic experts have called for deliberate actions, stronger policies and institutional reforms to advance women’s rights and deepen their participation in the nation’s development. They made the call at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) International Women’s Day (IWD) event on Thursday in Lagos with the theme:Continue Reading
